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The policies directly contradict state mandates. ViralVideography company refuses to shoot same-sex couple's wedding
Kelly Roberts and Mallory Arthur, both 26-year-old residents of Woodstock, Ontario, have been trying to plan their wedding. ViralWhite woman's viral post explains what she's learned from being in an interracial relationship
Whenever they go out of town, she always drives. ViralWoman wanted to adopt an older foster kid just so she could have a 'live-in babysitter'
Foster kids are not free labor. NewsCouple points guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion
The pair are lawyers. ViralWomen formed a 'wall of moms' to protect protesters from federal police in Portland
Portland protesters are facing retaliation from unmarked federal agents who've been sent by the president. Women formed a "wall of moms" to protect protesters from the police. ViralNeighbors call cops on Asian American doctor for visiting his parents
Folks really need to find something better to do. ViralThe 'breathable' mesh face mask defeats the point of wearing a face mask
These do nothing. ViralFood service workers share the most nonsensical demands they've ever gotten from customers
The customer isn't always right. ViralSingle mom evicted during pandemic despite approval for rental assistance
She did everything right, and still she is facing homelessness. ViralFamily holds adorable gender reveal celebration for 17-year-old trans son
What looked like a traditional gender reveal party at first was flipped on its head when Grey, the couple's 17-year-old trans-masculine non-binary son, popped out of a giant cardboard box. ViralTeens are dressing up as masked old ladies to try to buy alcohol
These kids are next level. NewsIvanka Trump slammed for posing with a can of Goya beans in strange, possibly illegal photo
It's illegal for government officials to publicly endorse a product. ViralSingle mom harassed and threatened by neighbors simply because she's Black
One neighbor threatened that she can be "erased." ViralBlack teen sent to juvenile detention for not doing schoolwork during the pandemic
Most kids fell behind on their work this year — but they shouldn't be locked up for it. ViralBath and Body Works employee investigated after cursing at pro-Donald Trump customer
Was it wrong to fire the employee over this? Viral15 signs that cleverly display stores' mask policies for customers
Some shops are getting very creative. ViralIf these new moms wore masks while giving birth, you can wear one to the grocery store
Labor is a tiny bit harder than grocery shopping. ViralVendor's heroic connection to Times Square will make you fall in love with the NYC tourist hub
For many New Yorkers, Times Square is the bane of their existence. It's overcrowded, full of slow-moving tourists who have no idea where they're going, hot, stinky, and weird. ViralProfessor schools white students on how they would react if they lived during slavery
It's a challenging exercise. ViralBrutally honest obituary highlights government failings to deal with COVID-19 crisis
The family says the cause of death was not COVID-19 but poor leadership. ViralSenior care center's request for pen pals gets overwhelmed with responses
Victorian Senior Care has senior and assisted living facilities all over North Carolina. Because of COVID-19, residents at their homes have not been able to visit with friends or family. ViralBill Nye is on TikTok to prove how effective masks are at protecting others
Science. ViralTom Hanks urges you to do your part and wear a mask
You don't want to disappoint America's dad. ViralWoman kicks parents out of house mid-pandemic after her mother traumatizes her stepdaughter
This was beyond cruel. Viral10 things Americans think are normal that are so weird to the rest of the world
Some of these honestly surprised us! ViralWoman explains her horrifying struggle to beat COVID-19 in powerful viral thread
Many people who were sick in March are still experiencing horrible symptoms. ViralFlorida man at Costco charges and yells 'I feel threatened!' when asked to wear a mask
The person who made him "feel threatened" was an elderly woman. CultureJ.K. Rowling yet again spouts anti-trans beliefs even though she could just be quiet
She just keeps digging her heels in. ViralMan threw out all technology in the house without his wife's consent
It's the first in a series of red flags. ViralVintage shop posts brutally honest sign about wearing masks
They aren't playing around. CultureWhite celebs who have given up their roles voicing characters of color
Several roles, some more than 20 years old, are being recast. ViralSweet 2nd grader befriended boy with autism who was having a rough first day of school
This is how you know you did a good job raising your kid. ViralMicrobiologist shows how well masks work in gross but effective demonstration
The conclusion: masks work. ViralColumbus police needlessly tow medic's car for being 16 inches from the curb
While the medic was caring for a homeless person, the cops had his car impounded. Viral10 reasons we'll all be quarantining until 2021
We're in for a long year. ViralKim and Kanye are being roasted for flaunting their extreme wealth during a pandemic
It's completely tone-deaf. ViralMan thinks his cat jumps into his hammock to cuddle...but it's definitely not a cat
Mistakes were made. ViralParents raise their 8-year-old daughter to believe that she's a witch and 'Harry Potter' is real
Viral18 members of one Texas family contract COVID-19 after surprise birthday party
Now three of the family are in the hospital. ViralDisney is re-theming Splash Mountain due to racist context of the ride
Disney announced the classic ride would be getting a new look. ViralPeople are arguing whether tossing a baby into the pool is dangerous
A viral video of this infant water safety class has people questioning its safety. ViralPolice chief slammed for Facebook comment suggesting running over protesters
His explanation is improbably to say the least. ViralCustomer leaves negative restaurant review because server wore a 'don't be racist' shirt
The restaurant's response was fantastic. ViralAnother painting restoration has been totally botched... twice
It's REALLY hard not to laugh at this... ViralBlack kid denied restaurant entry due to 'dress code,' but a white kid wore the same thing
A white boy wearing a very similar outfit to her son ate there with no problem. ViralRoad rage 'Karen' screams 'I have a black husband!' when man alleges she called him the n-word
She freaked out when she saw he was filming. ViralDad keeps in touch with daughter by sending messages through the family's Ring doorbell
She watched for a look at life back home and got a whole lot more. ViralBrazilian nursing home builds 'hug tunnel' for residents to safely embrace relatives
This is such a good idea. ViralComedian Laurie Kilmartin live-tweets her mom dying of COVID-19 with humor and grace
It tackles the issues of dealing with death and dying head-on.