Wagatwe Wanjuki
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How Betsy DeVos Became So Unpopular (Sponsored Panel) –
Dominik Whitehead Dominik Whitehead is a political action representative for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO. Whitehead started with AFSCME as a political apprentice where he worked in Florida on political and legislative campaigns, and in Wisconsin on the recall Gov. Scott Walker campaign. As a political action representative, Whitehead is… → Read More
Why Apologies Are Powerful Tools for Combating Rape Culture
How can apologies support sexual assault survivors and challenge rape culture? A co-founder of the #JustSaySorry campaign for college campuses explains. → Read More
Folks aiming to up their money game should check out these 9 easy ways to save.
Thinking about setting some financial goals? Here are some tools that could make reaching them easier. → Read More
Move over, Tinder: 5 ways the dating game is changing for the better.
Technology is changing how we connect online and in person. Here are some ways to use it to your advantage. → Read More
This gymnast always looked up to Olympian Dominique Moceanu. Turns out they're sisters.
Moceanu's long-lost sister has no legs, but that doesn't keep her from having outstanding athletic talents, too. → Read More
Women share the reality of wearing a hijab. Their wisdom has lessons for us all.
In a powerful video, these ladies get vulnerable as they share their truths about life as a hijabi today. → Read More
Solar module prices have hit a new low. So Akon's trying to bring power to all Africans.
The Senegalese-American hip-hop star wants to solar (em)power Africans. → Read More
Foundations announced they're giving $20 million to trans issues. These stats show why.
Foundations just pledged a historic amount of money to support the transgender rights movement. → Read More
A boy told his teacher she can't understand him because she's white. Her response is on point.
What this teacher can teach us about schooling kids from all walks of life. → Read More
Drowning in empty boxes? This nonprofit's latest move helps you do good — and clear the clutter.
Here's some easy-peasy ways to spread some holiday cheer. → Read More
When a woman tweeted she was raped, this site had the perfect response.
The Frisky's swift reaction is a shining example of how to respond to rape allegations. → Read More
No peanuts? No problem. How hungry kids with allergies have nothing to fear from this pantry.
The food pantry provides allergy-sensitive foods to needy families. → Read More
Is dating officially dead for millennials? Let's take a look at the numbers.
New York magazine's "The Science of Us" gets to the bottom of that whole "hook-up culture" thing. → Read More
Finding help will get a lot easier for homeless people with this new app.
University students created Street Reach to help homeless folks get the services they need. → Read More
A French magazine made a comic to help adults talk about the Paris attacks with their kids.
Talking about tragedies with children is really difficult. This magazine hopes to make the conversation a little easier. → Read More
5 times that drug commercials were so ridiculous it was almost funny.
The American Medical Association wants to ban these ads. We don't blame 'em. → Read More
Condom company Trojan ranked college campuses for student sexual health. So, who came out on top?
Trojan's annual report lists colleges with the best and worst sexual health resources. → Read More
Many folks with HIV stay silent about their status. The reaction to Charlie Sheen's story shows why.
Here's what we can learn from the media's reaction to Charlie Sheen's HIV status. → Read More
Study finds couples who fairly share household duties have more and better sex.
Carrying your weight around the house makes everyone more satisfied. → Read More
Their kind of startup gets the least funding, so this event gathered the best for a chance to win.
Women Who Tech and Craig Newmark of Craigslist teamed up to create their own version of "Shark Tank." → Read More