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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 “…

Robocall law with no teeth…
Fri, 12/22/2023

Robocall law with no teeth…

There are very few things that people agree on these days, but there is one thing we all hate — robocalls. They are annoying, intrusive, and…

Does wearing a suit make a difference?
Wed, 12/20/2023

Does wearing a suit make a difference?

That was the question Bennett Callaghan wanted to answer. As a postdoc at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality at the City University of…

Mortgages denied to over half of Black applicants
Mon, 12/18/2023

Mortgages denied to over half of Black applicants

A report from CNN has revealed that a Virginia-based credit union that offers mortgage lending to servicemembers and veterans rejects far fewer…

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...
Sat, 12/09/2023

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...

You’re online and a new gadget catches your eye. You grab your phone and get all the specs from the supplied QR code. Quick and easy, right? What…

Sleeper malware exposed at UK nuclear site
Wed, 12/06/2023

Sleeper malware exposed at UK nuclear site

A newly released Guardian investigation revealed that the UK’s most hazardous nuclear site was hacked with malware planted by groups associated…

The 1% vs Our Planet
Sat, 12/02/2023

The 1% vs Our Planet

There’s no dispute that the top 1% receive perks from the government that regular folks don’t. They pay far fewer taxes relative to their income—…

Who benefits from "Made in America"?
Wed, 11/29/2023

Who benefits from "Made in America"?

When you see the “Made in the USA” tag, do you automatically think, “Thank God, it’s not China, Bangladesh, or India”? If your answer is yes, you…

No more holiday food fights
Wed, 11/22/2023

No more holiday food fights

Most everyone seems to agree that the world is a mess, however, we may not agree on why. With Thanksgiving here and Christmas around the corner,…

Will Lethal Pathogens Be Onboard Your Next Flight?
Tue, 11/21/2023

Will Lethal Pathogens Be Onboard Your Next Flight?

Imagine boarding a flight to your next vacation spot and, unbeknownst to you, traveling with you is an icebox packed with 24 vials of Ebola virus…

Notable Quotable: Consciousness
Wed, 11/15/2023

Notable Quotable: Consciousness

Today's quote comes from Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American inspirational leader and Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation,…

Stress Can Be Very Good For You. Here’s Why.
Fri, 11/10/2023

Stress Can Be Very Good For You. Here’s Why.

In this CNN essay, Maggie Jackson provides scientific evidence that stress is a powerful cognitive benefactor during times of uncertainty and…

Meet Liberator, Justice Seeker Dewayne Lee Johnson
Wed, 11/08/2023

Meet Liberator, Justice Seeker Dewayne Lee Johnson

In the spring of 2014, Dewayne Lee Johnson, a public school groundskeeper in Vallejo, California, was routinely doing his job of spraying weeds…

War weary? Time to get high on acts of kindness.
Thu, 11/02/2023

War weary? Time to get high on acts of kindness.

There’s a lot to be down about these days. But here’s proof we can push back with acts

FDA Alert: Stop Using These Products Immediately
Sun, 10/29/2023

FDA Alert: Stop Using These Products Immediately

FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using…

Liberation in Action: Josh Paul
Fri, 10/20/2023

Liberation in Action: Josh Paul

It's unlikely that any man would stick his neck out so far as to advocate for an Israeli-Palestinian policy sea change at this tragic moment in…

Americans Who Tell The Truth Portrait Gallery
Wed, 10/18/2023

Americans Who Tell The Truth Portrait Gallery

The City of Slipstream has announced a “gallery opening” where the work of artist Robert Shetterly is now on display. Americans Who Tell The

Love Has No Labels
Mon, 10/16/2023

Love Has No Labels

The most important thing that anyone can hope for is love. This means that of all the diverse people on our planet we all share this fundamental…

Notable Quotable: This Is Not A Way Of Life At All
Mon, 10/16/2023

Notable Quotable: This Is Not A Way Of Life At All

Today’s notable quotable comes from Dwight Eisenhower, military leader and thirty-fourth President of the United States. This warning was…

An Eye For An Eye is Un-American
Mon, 10/16/2023

An Eye For An Eye is Un-American

When a Chicago landlord rented out a room to Hanaan Shahin and then built a treehouse for her six-year-old son, she was grateful. She never…

Why Are Women Still Making Less Than Men?
Mon, 10/16/2023

Why Are Women Still Making Less Than Men?

Finally, there’s an answer, thanks to Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics.

To her…

One Way to Take Part in Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, 10/09/2023

One Way to Take Part in Indigenous Peoples' Day

Native American people have long been admired and celebrated for their proud cultural traditions and their distinct skills in arts and…

A World At War Needs Reminders of Peace
Mon, 10/09/2023

A World At War Needs Reminders of Peace

In the Art of War, Sun Tzu teaches that the greatest victory is that which requires no battle. Yet 2500 years later in our present day, men…

Narges Mohammadi Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Sun, 10/08/2023

Narges Mohammadi Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

On Friday, jailed Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her incredible activism and courage to…

Today's Notable Quotable: Who's Crazy?
Wed, 10/04/2023

Today's Notable Quotable: Who's Crazy?

Today's quote comes from Lester B. Pearson who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for resolving the Suez Canal Crisis. He served as Prime Minister…

Social Pollution: A Mirror Of a Decrepit Democracy
Tue, 10/03/2023

Social Pollution: A Mirror Of a Decrepit Democracy

We’re all familiar with pollution from air, soil, water, and noise, but there is another form of pollution that may be causing us greater harm,…

Chicago Woman, 104, Skydives From Plane
Mon, 10/02/2023

Chicago Woman, 104, Skydives From Plane

You’re never too old to make a wish come true. For Dorothy Hoffner, the wish was to break the Guinness World Record for oldest skydiver. At age…

Our New Liberation Declaration
Tue, 09/26/2023

Our New Liberation Declaration

Western, democratic societies have given us our way of living. Unlike tribal communities, we pride ourselves on modern notions of rugged…

The 7 Questions Your Spirit Has For You
Thu, 09/21/2023

The 7 Questions Your Spirit Has For You

Do you ever feel like the world is growing more shallow? Less grounded in reality? More focused on trivialities, banalities, memes, and emojis? If…

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat
Sun, 09/17/2023

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat

Who would have thought that a mountain of cat fur could turn into the cutest, most clever creations of cat hats, wigs, and various other…

Meditation On The Art Of Antoni Tàpies
Tue, 09/12/2023

Meditation On The Art Of Antoni Tàpies

Yesterday, as we remembered 9/11, news stations replayed the tragedy in living color, featuring the scars inflicted by politically motivated…

Making This One Change Leads to More Happiness
Mon, 09/11/2023

Making This One Change Leads to More Happiness

If people could change one thing in their lives to feel happier, what might it be? A researcher conducted a study over the course of decades to…

Notable Quotable: As Cathedrals Were Built
Wed, 09/06/2023

Notable Quotable: As Cathedrals Were Built

Today’s notable quotable comes from Henry Ward Beecher, a brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe who was the author of Uncle Toms’ Cabin. Like…

Spyware or Spywear: Get ready for Smart Epants
Mon, 09/04/2023

Spyware or Spywear: Get ready for Smart Epants

It seems that wherever we are, be it in our car, out shopping, or nestled in the comfort of our cozy bed scrolling through social media, someone…

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos
Thu, 08/31/2023

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos

Thank you Lens for posting and sharing how you took your amazing photos. And I love the snippet of moon history as well. You can see Lens' post…

How to Avoid the Five Biggest Regrets in Life
Wed, 08/30/2023

How to Avoid the Five Biggest Regrets in Life

Throughout our lives we are apt to make lifelong mistakes that can easily be avoided. By continuing to make them, we set ourselves up for painful…

News Flash
Sun, 08/27/2023

Notable Quotable: Inequality Has Been a Choice

Today's notable quotable comes from the book Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy, written by Joseph E. Stiglitz, winner of the…

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick
Fri, 08/25/2023

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick

You may have read about the male bald eagle who was so eager to hatch an egg, he sat on a rock. Of course, nothing came of his efforts, but it's…

The End of Killer Superbugs?
Wed, 08/23/2023

The End of Killer Superbugs?

Antibiotic resistance claims more than 1.2 millions lives a year. But scientists recently put their genius to work and grew a powerful new…

Feeling angry? Sleep under a tree.
Mon, 08/21/2023

Feeling angry? Sleep under a tree.

Can trees take in the negative energy you're holding onto and put it to good use while offering you positive energy in exchange? Studies suggest,…

City Founding Announcement
Sun, 08/20/2023

Love and Light

The city of Love and Light was founded on August 20, 2023, by Sangeetha Vijayarajan. The motto for this city is "Where positivity thrives and love wins."
Meet Dolores Spangler: Liberator and Hat Maker
Wed, 08/16/2023

Meet Dolores Spangler: Liberator and Hat Maker

It’s not often that people find a new purpose in life at the age of 95, but Dolores Spangler surprised even her family. Today, you’ll find her…

Not All Hope is Lost
Mon, 08/14/2023

Not All Hope is Lost

We have just witnessed a stunning victory in a landmark climate trial brought against the state of Montana by sixteen young people age 5 to 22 who…

Why Has A Question Mark Appeared in Outer Space?
Thu, 08/10/2023

Why Has A Question Mark Appeared in Outer Space?

Nasa has discovered a question mark beaming back at us. They are trying to understand what it means. There are theories. While they speculate,…

Today’s Notable Quotable: Heat & The New Abnormal
Mon, 07/31/2023

Today’s Notable Quotable: Heat & The New Abnormal

Today’s notable quote comes from an interview with Jeff Goodell, author of The Heat Will Kill You First, hosted by Shumita Bass on Apple…

Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?
Sat, 07/29/2023

Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

There’s a marvelous world within us like a lost Atlantis that surfaces unexpectedly. With it comes a feeling of being transported through a time…

Pigs Hold Court Stirring Up Constitutional Crisis
Sat, 07/22/2023

Pigs Hold Court Stirring Up Constitutional Crisis

In 2018, California voters overwhelmingly enacted one of the strongest farm animal protection laws in the U.S., giving egg-laying hens, mother…

Oppenheimer Perpetuates a Long-standing Injustice
Tue, 07/18/2023

Oppenheimer Perpetuates a Long-standing Injustice

At the same time that Hollywood writers and actors are on strike for lack of fair and just treatment, Christopher Nolan’s movie “Oppenheimer”…

New "Cooling Trends" Around the World
Mon, 07/17/2023

New "Cooling Trends" Around the World

As world experiences another brutal heatwave impacting hundreds of millions of people, it’s a good time to wonder what we’re doing to stem the…

Teach Kids How to Think Not What to Think
Wed, 07/12/2023

Teach Kids How to Think Not What to Think

Some people think it’s okay to teach children what to think. But when it comes to the classroom, a majority of Americans disagree,…

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