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City Founding Announcement
9:45 pm

Backyard

The city of Backyard was founded on April 1, 2025, by M H.
Notable Quotable: Diego Rivera on Vision Of Life
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Notable Quotable: Diego Rivera on Vision Of Life

“As an artist I have always tried to be faithful to my vision of life, and I have frequently been in conflict with those who wanted me to paint…

April skies come alive
3:08 pm

April skies come alive

April’s night sky is putting on a show, and the full moon is taking center stage on Saturday, April 12th. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s a reminder…

When one sign comes down...
Mon, 03/31/2025

When one sign comes down...

Respect, kindness, and acceptance are under attack in public schools. In a Meridian, Idaho middle school classroom, a simple sign declaring “…

USDA Recall: Cleaning Solution Taints Liquid Eggs
Fri, 03/28/2025

USDA Recall: Cleaning Solution Taints Liquid Eggs

Check your refrigerator or freezer to see if you’ve purchased any of the following liquid egg products produced on March 12 and 13, 2025. These…

These Women Enlarged the U.S. Military’s Greatness
Wed, 03/26/2025

These Women Enlarged the U.S. Military’s Greatness

Throughout the history of the U.S. armed forces, women have stepped forward with courage, skill, and determination, often without recognition or…

Zelle scam
Tue, 03/25/2025

Zelle scam

I just read a story about a local resident who escaped being scammed today. He received a legitimate sounding call from the “Fraud Department” of…

Notable Quotable: Mark O’Malley on Social Security
Sat, 03/22/2025

Notable Quotable: Mark O’Malley on Social Security

Today’s Notable Quotable is part of an interview with Mark O’Malley, former head of US Social Security Administration and former Governor of…

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants
Fri, 03/21/2025

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants

Welcome to El Manglito, a fishing village on Mexico’s coast, where the water’s beautiful, the mangroves stand tall, and life is good. But it wasn’…

Capturing the moment
Thu, 03/20/2025

Capturing the moment

Last week's Blood Moon eclipse was brilliantly captured in this composition by Long Beach photographer Corey Sandler. I'm in awe of this universe…

New Scam About Missing Jury Duty. Don’t Buy It.
Wed, 03/19/2025

New Scam About Missing Jury Duty. Don’t Buy It.

They call and claim to be a U.S. Marshall or police officer. They say you missed jury duty and it’s urgent to pay a fine. Don’t believe it. It’s…

Step Aside Girls. White Men Need To Shine.
Tue, 03/18/2025

Step Aside Girls. White Men Need To Shine.

Science has always been shaped by brilliant minds—both male and female—yet, today, one may no longer be able to find the word “women” on any…

David confronts Goliath
Fri, 03/14/2025

David confronts Goliath

Losing a job is never just about a paycheck—it’s about identity, purpose, and the ability to care for those we love. For Benjamin Vizzachero and…

Notable Quotable: Reagan On Imposing Tariffs
Thu, 03/13/2025

Notable Quotable: Reagan On Imposing Tariffs

In today’s Notable Quotable, we provide an excerpt from a radio address delivered by President Ronald Reagan to the nation on free and fair trade…

Liberator In Action: Marianne Williamson
Thu, 03/13/2025

Liberator In Action: Marianne Williamson

Courage is often depicted as something loud, bold, forceful—soldiers charging into battle, firefighters running into flames. When people think of…

A happy ending to this cat's tale
Wed, 03/12/2025

A happy ending to this cat's tale

Many of us know the sorrow of losing a beloved pet—the ache of their absence, the helplessness of not knowing where they are. But sometimes,…

Academy Award Documentary: 20 Days In Mariupol
Tue, 03/11/2025

Academy Award Documentary: 20 Days In Mariupol

In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq under the pretense it was harboring stockpiles of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. A…

Scammers Are Waiting For You. Don't Be Fooled!
Mon, 03/10/2025

Scammers Are Waiting For You. Don't Be Fooled!

The new administration has no interest in fighting illegal scams or those who engage in them, but Consumer Alerts from the FTC is providing a…

Mother Nature's creations
Thu, 03/06/2025

Mother Nature's creations

Our daily lives and all the nonsense that fills them can blind us to the beauty that surrounds us. Granted, most of us don't live in places where…

Notable Quotable: Lincoln On Loving Liberty
Mon, 03/03/2025

Notable Quotable: Lincoln On Loving Liberty

This notable quote comes from a letter Abraham Lincoln wrote to his friend, Joshua F. Speed, on Aug. 14 1855

“Our progress in degeneracy…

Stop Discussing It. Start Fixing It.
Fri, 02/28/2025

Stop Discussing It. Start Fixing It.

A lot is changing in our vast world. The butterfly effect is all over us, affecting every neighborhood, every family, even children who may see…

News Flash
Fri, 02/28/2025

A little bit of heart news

One sweet experience like this multiplied over and over would create a miracle that we desperately need. When given the opportunity, let's be…

"Measure twice, cut once."
Mon, 02/24/2025

"Measure twice, cut once."

It’s a simple rule, a reminder to think before acting—to be sure a decision won’t cause more harm than good. But the current administration didn’t…

Notable Quotable: Pope Francis On The Cult of Gold
Thu, 02/20/2025

Notable Quotable: Pope Francis On The Cult of Gold

Today, our prayers go out to Pope Francis who continues to battle pneumonia in both lungs.

His quote is especially notable as it echoes…

Notable Quotable: Confucius On The Superior Leader
Thu, 02/13/2025

Notable Quotable: Confucius On The Superior Leader

Unsurprisingly, many American voters including Republicans are alarmed, stunned, and fearful of the draconian, unconstitutional steps the new…

Liberator In History: Charity Adams & The 6888
Tue, 02/11/2025

Liberator In History: Charity Adams & The 6888

Did you know that National Black History Month has been around since 1926? With the exception of its first two years, each year has focused on a…

Notable Quotable: Musk On Rockets Bursting In Air
Sat, 02/08/2025

Notable Quotable: Musk On Rockets Bursting In Air

Last month, one of Elon Musk’s rockets blew up minutes after launching, casting its debris across the Caribbean and creating mass chaos as air…

Notable Quotable: Thomas Jefferson on Friendship
Wed, 02/05/2025

Notable Quotable: Thomas Jefferson on Friendship

No one is completely wrong all of the time. Nor is anyone entirely correct all of the time. Can anyone actually discern the whole truth and…

USAID: Does It Truly Belong In Musk's Woodchipper?
Mon, 02/03/2025

USAID: Does It Truly Belong In Musk's Woodchipper?

In his post on X about USAID, Elon Musk bragged about feeding the Agency into “the wood chipper” instead of using that time to go to “some great…

Notable Quotable: Mahatma Gandhi
Thu, 01/30/2025

Notable Quotable: Mahatma Gandhi

As Americans come to grips with the stunning change in ideals and values imposed on our nation, many despair what the future will bring.

Liberator In Action: Kathy Faith
Mon, 01/27/2025

Liberator In Action: Kathy Faith

Kathy Faith is the founder of Happy Harvesters, an organization that harvests backyard fruit trees and donates their bounty to food pantries…

Trump Firebombs American Civilization!
Tue, 01/21/2025

Trump Firebombs American Civilization!

Yesterday, President Trump rescinded 76 of the Biden administration’s executive orders. According to the new order, “The previous administration…

Notable Quotable: A Bargain With The Devil
Mon, 01/13/2025

Notable Quotable: A Bargain With The Devil

Today’s Notable Quotable is from Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about the threats to…

Liberators In Action: Slaying A Raging Dragon
Fri, 01/10/2025

Liberators In Action: Slaying A Raging Dragon

We are in the midst of a climate war, though no one will call it that. Its battlefield is your backyard, the local church, a neighborhood school,…

Notable Quotable: What Can Jimmy Carter Teach Us?
Tue, 12/31/2024

Notable Quotable: What Can Jimmy Carter Teach Us?

As this year came to a close, so did the long life of former President Jimmy Carter. As news media outlets challenge the merits of his presidency…

News Flash
Thu, 12/19/2024

A Lifelong Liberator of Hearts – Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson’s story is deeply moving, not only for her immense kindness but also for her selflessness and love throughout her life. Over the…

Liberator in Action - Scott Dixon
Thu, 12/12/2024

Liberator in Action - Scott Dixon

Scott Dixon didn’t hesitate. When he saw the pickup truck veer across the lane and plunge into the flood channel, his instincts and years of…

The Pitchforks Are Coming Out
Sun, 12/08/2024

The Pitchforks Are Coming Out

Ten years ago, self-described plutocrat, Nick Hanauer, published a memo in Politico to “My Fellow Zillionnaires” entitled, The Pitchforks Are…

We’ve gone bananas. How exactly did this happen?
Sat, 12/07/2024

We’ve gone bananas. How exactly did this happen?

In 2019, Maurizio Cattelan taped a banana to a gallery wall and unveiled it to the art world. He titled this work “Comedian” and included three…

Look Whose Fox Is In Charge Of The Hen House
Sat, 11/30/2024

Look Whose Fox Is In Charge Of The Hen House

Putting Kash Patel in charge of the FBI shouldn’t come as news to anyone but those who still kid themselves into thinking that Trump is God’s…

What's the difference…?
Sat, 11/23/2024

What's the difference…?

So much truth in such a few words.

Oops. How did I not know this?
Sun, 11/17/2024

Oops. How did I not know this?

It’s the old story of buying a pig in a poke. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This is why Americans across the country are…

How To Avoid The Inelegant Consequences of Hate
Fri, 11/15/2024

How To Avoid The Inelegant Consequences of Hate

Hate is a heavy burden to carry, yet so many of us unknowingly clutch it tightly. It starts small—an offense that lingers, a betrayal that cuts…

What's behind the TikTok addiction?
Thu, 11/14/2024

What's behind the TikTok addiction?

Many parents worry about their kids being addicted to social media, particularly TikTok. It's not by chance they spend hour after hour glued to…

Frustration cancelled
Tue, 11/12/2024

Frustration cancelled

I've been so annoyed when trying to opt out of a free trial offer or cancel a subscription or membership. Having to go through multiple steps and…

How is this possible?
Fri, 11/08/2024

How is this possible?

Patience and precision led this artist to create the impossible. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how it was achieved.

Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women
Sun, 11/03/2024

Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women

John Knox was the founder of the Church of Scotland and served King Edward VI of England as a royal chaplain. He was also a rabid misogynist who…

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace
Fri, 10/18/2024

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace

War is always about power and spoils. It is never about you or me, or who we lose. It is about them, and what they gain. If you need to reconnect…

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit
Fri, 10/18/2024

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit

Life expresses itself in beautiful ways. In this exhibit, you’ll be convinced that the intelligence that shapes life is the greatest artist of all…

News Flash
Wed, 10/09/2024

A Natural Nasal Spray Solution That Kills Viruses?

Exciting news: In a 3D model of the human nasal passage, a new drug-free nasal spray blocked and neutralized nearly 100 percent…

Rest assured, your vote is secret.
Tue, 10/08/2024

Rest assured, your vote is secret.

I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein
Thu, 10/03/2024

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein

Today’s notable quotable includes four statements from Albert Einstein, who as one of the most eminent scientists of the twentieth century brought…

Notable Quotable: Anomymous
Fri, 09/27/2024

Notable Quotable: Anomymous

This interesting quote was found scribbled on the inside cover of an old textbook. Who penned it remains a mystery. 

As we approach another…

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode
Tue, 09/17/2024

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode

Youtropolis is always on the lookout for ways to make life easier for us all. One simple tool we'd like to share with you is Reader Mode. 

The One Secret To A Happy Career
Mon, 09/16/2024

The One Secret To A Happy Career

They call her Amazing Grace and compare her to the energizer bunny, and at 97 she has drive and cherishes her purpose in life. What keeps her…

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?
Tue, 09/03/2024

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?

Did you know that 60% of our clothes are made of plastic? Fabrics made of plastic, such as acrylic, polyester, and nylon, are ubiquitous in our…

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy
Tue, 08/27/2024

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy

A strong social safety net is the lifeblood of every thriving economy. Those who enjoy the most basic financial stability also create market…

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida
Wed, 08/14/2024

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida

The CDC is reporting very high levels of COVID-19 in over half of the United States. According to their report, the pandemic is now endemic year-…

Ukrainian Skateboarders Reclaim Their Streets
Tue, 07/30/2024

Ukrainian Skateboarders Reclaim Their Streets

A photo essay by French photographer Robin Tutenges takes us on a journey through war torn Ukrainian communities where youth find solidarity and…

CarScapes: A New Postcard Series by George Brich
Thu, 07/25/2024

CarScapes: A New Postcard Series by George Brich

Pioneering photojournalist, George Brich, captured many of the most iconic moments of the 20th century for the Associated Press. Establishing his…

City Founding Announcement
Wed, 07/24/2024

Photography

The city of Photography was founded on July 24, 2024, by George Brich. The motto for this city is "Preserving Memorial Moments."
How Benevolent Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.
Tue, 07/09/2024

How Benevolent Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.

There’s no shortage of benevolence in this world. Whether you see it in the man who rescues a hummingbird, a six-year-old who sells lemonade to…

Today Is The Other Date Which Will Live In Infamy
Mon, 07/01/2024

Today Is The Other Date Which Will Live In Infamy

July 1, 2024, is the other date which will now “live in infamy”. That it is this close to celebrating our national day of independence leaves us…

City Founding Announcement
Mon, 07/01/2024

Independence

The city of Independence was founded on July 1, 2024, by Kerri Stephens. The motto for this city is "Freedom rings where opinions clash."
Notable Quotable: Marianne Williamson
Fri, 06/28/2024

Notable Quotable: Marianne Williamson

"The universe is intentional, always bending in the direction of the next best thing, the miracle, the healing, the repairing of the wound. But by…

City Founding Announcement
Fri, 06/28/2024

Akure

The city of Akure was founded on June 28, 2024, by Nathaniel Oloruntoba.
Notable Quotable: Thomas Fuller
Wed, 06/19/2024

Notable Quotable: Thomas Fuller

This quote was penned by Thomas Fuller, a British physician, preacher, and intellectual. In 1732 he published Gnomologia: Adagies and Proverbs

Come To Daddy
Wed, 06/19/2024

Come To Daddy

Be aware!

The next cop you meet may not be who you think he is, even with that shiny badge and nice smile on his face. Under the guise of…

Liberator in Action: Influencer Jesús Morales
Tue, 06/18/2024

Liberator in Action: Influencer Jesús Morales

It’s always a surprise. They huddle in the early morning waiting for a paid day of work. Each man hopes he’ll be lucky today as he waits in the…

A Great Light In A Terrible Darkness
Sat, 06/08/2024

A Great Light In A Terrible Darkness

Protests work. This is proof of the power they hold and the place they have in changing social and political outcomes. Be grateful for Democracies…

Watch The Last Repair Shop—2024 Oscar Winner Short
Thu, 06/06/2024

Watch The Last Repair Shop—2024 Oscar Winner Short

It’s no surprise this film won an Oscar for best documentary short earlier this year. It's a masterpiece, bar none, and your ticket to go on an…

News Flash
Wed, 06/05/2024

Senate Votes Down A Woman’s Right To Contraception

A new bill that would have prevented states from outlawing hormonal birth control and intrauterine devices failed in the Senate after most…

Blow Your Mind And Live Ten Years Longer
Sun, 06/02/2024

Blow Your Mind And Live Ten Years Longer

No, we’re not talking about microdosing or doing drugs, unless you consider art to be your drug of choice.

Around the world, doctors are…

What Can We Learn From A 102-Year-Old Trailblazer?
Tue, 05/28/2024

What Can We Learn From A 102-Year-Old Trailblazer?

Earlier this month, on May 3, Deborah Szekely turned 102. For her, it was just another day in which to express gratitude for all the good things…

What's Your Kindness Reputation?
Sat, 04/06/2024

What's Your Kindness Reputation?

Have you noticed how trendy and fashionable kindness has become? You can’t walk into a clothing store or gift shop without being met with the…

Environmental Movement Liberator, Rachel Carson
Fri, 03/29/2024

Environmental Movement Liberator, Rachel Carson

We often hear, and maybe have said, “I’m just one person; there’s nothing I can do.” Well, that simply isn’t true. In 1962, one woman wrote a book…

Did Black Women Invent Anything? Yes!
Thu, 03/21/2024

Did Black Women Invent Anything? Yes!

It’s been said that need is the mother of invention, and women have long been those mothers at the forefront of birthing new discoveries and…

Who's Breathing New Life into Old Libraries?
Tue, 03/19/2024

Who's Breathing New Life into Old Libraries?

Over the past years, libraries have been thought to be on their deathbed as they tried to compete with the convenience and speed of the internet…

Liberator in action: Lunch shaming buster Jeff Lew
Sat, 03/16/2024

Liberator in action: Lunch shaming buster Jeff Lew

“Lunch shaming” happens every day in school cafeterias nationwide. The victims of this shaming are children whose parents owe a nominal sum of…

Governor Jerry Brown Issues A Warning To Us All
Tue, 03/12/2024

Governor Jerry Brown Issues A Warning To Us All

A small number of fallible human beings and a set of technical controls are all that stand between now and nuclear apocalypse.  —Jerry Brown

Liberation in History: Hero Susan B. Anthony
Fri, 03/08/2024

Liberation in History: Hero Susan B. Anthony

March is Women’s History Month, so today we celebrate Susan B. Anthony, a determined liberator who championed women’s rights and fought for women’…

Take A New City Tour To See What's New!
Tue, 03/05/2024

Take A New City Tour To See What's New!

Heads up!

Last night, we introduced some upgrades to your Youtropolis city pages. Over the next couple of months, we will continue to…

Liberation in Action: Hero Lily Baker
Sat, 02/24/2024

Liberation in Action: Hero Lily Baker

Usually, men are celebrated as heroes, so chances are 18-year-old Lily Baker had never imagined that word describing her. But when she noticed a…

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor
Tue, 02/20/2024

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor

In August 2023, sixteen young Montanans sued their state over climate change and emerged victorious as a judge ruled in a first-of-its-kind…

Beware Of Scammers Posing As Deputies!
Mon, 02/19/2024

Beware Of Scammers Posing As Deputies!

People fall for scams every day. That’s why the trend is growing and becoming more malicious.

Recently, a technology reporter who was well-…

Should You Stay Home If You Have Covid?
Sun, 02/18/2024

Should You Stay Home If You Have Covid?

Several days ago, a 63-year-old man died aboard an international Lufthansa flight from Hong Kong to Munich. According to witnesses, the man…

Alexei Navalny Liberator, Freedom Champion
Sat, 02/17/2024

Alexei Navalny Liberator, Freedom Champion

It takes courage to speak out against any powerful leader these days, but it takes a true liberator to challenge Russia’s Putin.

Alexei…

Five Quotes To Love on Valentine's Day
Wed, 02/14/2024

Five Quotes To Love on Valentine's Day

Being Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. But what exactly is love? How do you know if you are loved? And have you ever wondered how well…

No Brain Is Required When It Comes To Thinking
Thu, 02/01/2024

No Brain Is Required When It Comes To Thinking

We’ve probably all been told at least once, “use your head!” The brain, of course, is presumed to be analytical and thoughtful, the be-all end-all…

Finding Beauty Here, There, and Everywhere
Wed, 01/31/2024

Finding Beauty Here, There, and Everywhere

Sometimes, we forget to see humanity’s collective beauty. Sometimes we judge that which appears to be different, out of the norm, or not connected…

Have We Finally Won The War On Poverty?
Sun, 01/28/2024

Have We Finally Won The War On Poverty?

In his State of the Union speech on January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “war on poverty” at the urging of Martin Luther King…

Will Arctic Zombie viruses spark another pandemic?
Sun, 01/28/2024

Will Arctic Zombie viruses spark another pandemic?

In 2014, scientists showed that live viruses in Siberia buried in permafrost for thousands of years could still  infect single-cell organisms…

MLK Day: Five Other Men We Should Also Talk About
Mon, 01/15/2024

MLK Day: Five Other Men We Should Also Talk About

Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of ending injustice and poverty in America, not just for the Black man, but for all Americans. As we celebrate him…

The Times They Are A-Changin!
Sun, 01/14/2024

The Times They Are A-Changin!

Despite those who fight it, the arc of history continues to bend toward justice.

Across the country, nearly 70% of all municipal offices…

You can't resist...
Sat, 01/13/2024

You can't resist...

These wildlife photos are some of the cutest ever. You just can't help but smile and say, aww. Take a break from your busy, stressful day and lift…

Ban Baby Ban...
Thu, 01/11/2024

Ban Baby Ban...

One of my favorite authors, Ann Patchett, recently announced that two of her books, The Patron Saint of Liars and Bel Canto, were banned by the…

News Flash
Fri, 01/05/2024

Our President Has Spoken

Today, in an unprecedented speech given at Valley Forge, President Joe Biden warned his fellow citizens of the peril American democracy faces in…

Renewed Hope For Democracy? Both Parties Say Yes!
Thu, 12/28/2023

Renewed Hope For Democracy? Both Parties Say Yes!

With U.S. democracy plagued by extremism, polarization and a growing disconnect between voters and lawmakers, a set of reforms that could…

A Beautiful Message From NASA's Expedition 70 Crew
Mon, 12/25/2023

A Beautiful Message From NASA's Expedition 70 Crew

In this video, NASA's International Space Station crew members each share their heartfelt holiday message and deepest wishes to us earthlings…

California: Get Ready To Drink Toilet To Tap Water
Fri, 12/22/2023

California: Get Ready To Drink Toilet To Tap Water

It’s not exactly something to celebrate. But, yes, soon California’s largest cities will be taking residential sewage and converting it into “…

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