Wyatt Closs Articles on Upworthy

A few years ago, Aaron Huey journeyed to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to photograph members of the Oglala Lakota Nation. The disarming stories of deceit, heartbreak, and violence he heard there changed his life forever. I know this is a long one, folks, but I guarantee you'll be hooked by his transformation at 4:38, the breathtaking mural at 6:03, and the devastating words of a 17-year-old at 10:36.

Would You Lie To Save The Earth? These Guys Did, Thank Goodness.

We get so much misinformation from big business it's not even funny. For BP, AIG, Goldman Sachs and more, it's like they're all in on some private joke. Well, see who's laughing in this stunt pulled off a few years ago to benefit the serious matter of climate change. The chuckling starts after the master plan is unveiled at 1:12 before a hilarious interruption takes it to the next level at 3:10.

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This is the tragic story of a mother continuing to pursue the truth about who murdered her child. I want her to find answers, not only to ease her mind, but to shine a light on the gross ignorance displayed by the police involved in such a horrific case and by the community in which such a crime was allowed to happen. The chilling voice message at 2:55 is one of the reasons why.

There is a Kickstarter campaign raising funds to complete and promote this film. Contribute if you think this story needs to be heard far and wide, which I hope you do.

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A Journalist Went Near Mount Rushmore To Take Some Photos. What He Found Changed His Life Forever.

The Men Who Hated This Law Wore White Robes. The Folks Dismantling It Wear Black Ones.

If you love big-time, epic democracy, you'll dig this. This legislation was 100 years in the making, and I probably couldn't have voted in North Carolina without it. Follow the law's journey from Lincoln to Obama, and find out the preposterous reason why you may not see it for much longer.

Here's A Very Un-Slick Answer By A Presidential Candidate About Those Well-Oiled Super PACs

In the short time this guy asks "What has America Become?," you may get an uncontrollable urge to say "Amen!"

Sexual Harassment, Exposure To Harmful Chemicals, Low Pay. Its All In A Day's Work Here.

I love the old '70s movie "Car Wash." Its theme song said, "You might not ever get rich, but it's better than digging a ditch." But that's not so true now. In fact, what's happening is pretty horrible. See these folks take great risk to tell you how they were treated.

Would You Lie To Save The Earth? These Guys Did, Thank Goodness.

What Is It To Be Free? If You Had To Make His Heartbreaking Choices, You'd Still Be Asking.

How Did It Not Dawn On The Police That This Woman Was The Victim Of A Hate Crime? Really??

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

Psychologist shares 15-second trick to make kids of any age less rude and more cooperative

This researcher asked kids what's wrong with U.S. schools. Here are their ideas.

Surprising 16-year-long ADHD study reveals opposite of what researchers expected

Robin Williams and Martha Stewart can hardly keep it together in this classic cooking segment

Millennial dad of 3 shuts down boomer parents for their 'ridiculous' holiday expectations