Evan Porter, Upworthy

Evan Porter

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Atlanta, GA, United States

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Past:
  • Upworthy
  • AskMen

Past articles by Evan:

It's called 'delayed drowning.' Here are 4 key warning signs plus the single best way to prevent it.

First, there is a difference between dry drowning and delayed drowning. → Read More

Woman's explanation for being 'standoffish to men in public' brings up an important point about unwanted attention.

This is why talking about women's experiences is so important. → Read More

Sick of picture-perfect social media posts, a mom got real about the chaos of parenting.

Sick of picture-perfect social media posts, a mom got real about the chaos of parenting. → Read More

It's never too early to talk to your kids about sexual assault. Here's how.

It's never too early to talk to your kids about sexual assault. Here's how. → Read More

A mom told her OB she might have postpartum depression. Then they called the cops.

A mom told her OB she might have postpartum depression. Then they called the cops. → Read More

Customers demanded more women at Medieval Times. They got more than they bargained for.

Customers demanded more women at Medieval Times. They got more than they bargained for. → Read More

A school assignment asked for 3 benefits of slavery. This kid gave the only good answer.

A school assignment asked for 3 benefits of slavery. This kid gave the only good answer. → Read More

A school assignment asked for 3 benefits of slavery. This kid gave the only good answer.

A school assignment asked for 3 benefits of slavery. This kid gave the only good answer. → Read More

He just wanted to talk. Then he wanted a hug. This woman's story is a must-read for men.

A woman never knows when a simple "hi" will turn into her being followed. → Read More

A shelter made online dating profiles for 22 animals. The results are adorable.

The experiment is new, but it's showing a lot of promise. → Read More

A shelter made online dating profiles for 22 animals. The results are adorable.

The experiment is new, but it's showing a lot of promise. → Read More

A kid's hilariously morbid response to a riddle is a lesson for grown-ups.

Kids are more perceptive than we give them credit for. → Read More

A kid's wrong answer to this riddle went viral. It shows a lot about how we process death.

Kids are more perceptive than a lot of us give them credit for. → Read More

Over 300,000 babies were born on New Year's, but this one edged them all out.

New Year's is a perfect time to reflect on how we can make the world safer for all the babies just joining it. → Read More

This father-son hockey hug is going viral, and it's a great example of male affection.

This father-son hockey hug is going viral, and it's a great example of male affection. → Read More

He asked her to turn down a promotion to spare his ego. Now their story is going viral.

He asked her to turn down a promotion to spare his ego. Now their story is going viral. → Read More

He asked her to turn down a promotion to spare his ego. Now their story is going viral.

He asked her to turn down a promotion to spare his ego. Now their story is going viral. → Read More

31 Days of Happiness Countdown: a girl's super funny interview with her cat. (Day 30)

This is the cat content we all need this season. → Read More

31 Days of Happiness Countdown: 100 hilariously bad Chewbacca impressions. (Day 24)

Chewbacca's battle cry: easy to recognize, hard to duplicate. → Read More

31 Days of Happiness Countdown: A NASA GIF to melt your stress away. (Day 19)

It might not seem like much, but it's oddly calming. → Read More