If you find yourself in Sweden, don’t sleep on the opportunity to check the whistle in the gift shop at Fotografiska, Scandanavia’s premier photography museum. Today our Brand Liaison, Sinclair Bolden, breaks down why we’re so excited to work with Fotografiska. Fotografiska looks at the broader picture (pun!). Our partnership began because they were running… //ReadMore

On Monday our writer, Kate Morris, spoke in Philly and Newton, PA. Her advice to this generation? Don’t wait for permission. Do what you love, break the rules, and you can change the world today. Below is an excerpt of what she told students at The George School.

To the highest leadership among women it is given to hold steadily in one hand the sacred vessels that hold the ancient sanctities of life, and in the other a flaming torch to light the way for oncoming generations. — Anna Garlin Spencer To our mothers: we are here because of you. Whether you had… //ReadMore

Falling Whistles focuses its efforts in Congo’s eastern provinces. Kinshasa, the nation’s capital is on the far western end of the country, so when we’re referring to the hub of Congo’s government, it’s usually in a larger nod to big politics. A few months back, Flavorpill (Flavorwire), showcased a striking subculture in Kinshasa and we… //ReadMore

Today, BBC reports Congo’s National Army has regained control of Masisi from ICC-indicted warlord, Bosco Ntaganda, and his rebel troops. Tens of thousands Congolese civilians have fled their homes to escape this fierce fighting. Unrest in eastern Congo began last month when Congo’s president, Joseph Kabila, called for Bosco’s arrest. Kabila explicitly stated he intended… //ReadMore

A whistleblower speaks in the face of injustice. On May 1st tens of thousands of American citizens demanded their grievances be heard. Almost 70,000 New Yorkers took Broadway, from Union Square to bowling green. Thousands shut down Downtown Los Angeles and we watched the swarms of helicopters hovering outside our office all day. This was… //ReadMore