Cash-strapped white supremacists are turning to cryptocurrency and crowdfunding

It’s not easy to get paid to be a white supremacist. In fact, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League, many work pro bono. But since most of the largest payment processors now refuse to do business with them, some racist organizations have begun soliciting money in unorthodox ways. “The most significant new … Continue reading “Cash-strapped white supremacists are turning to cryptocurrency and crowdfunding”

To reassert its dominance, Kickstarter wants to take on Patreon

The woman who flipped off Trump’s motorcade has raised over $77K on GoFundMe

Last week,  Juli Briskman’s story went viral. She was biking to work, passed by President Trump’s motorcade, and flipped it off while a White House photographer snapped the picture. After informing her employer about what happened, she was let go. This, unsurprisingly, created a maelstrom of news coverage. For those wondering if Briskman is going to … Continue reading “The woman who flipped off Trump’s motorcade has raised over $77K on GoFundMe”

Americans Are Giving Less To Charity Than They Were A Decade Ago

Are they making it up by giving to crowdfunding campaigns?

A T-Shirt Company Tries On A Radical Idea: Tees That Fit Actual Women

After 300,000 limited-edition graphic tees, startup Cotton Bureau is remaking its shirts in order to serve women better.

There’s a global sock shortage. This brand wants to fix it

To the homeless, good, clean socks are crucial to being able to walk long distances without blisters and avoid athlete’s foot, frostbite, or worse. But because most of us treat socks as an afterthought or perhaps as a fashion statement, homeless shelters tend to find themselves low on good socks. Some socially minded sock companies are … Continue reading “There’s a global sock shortage. This brand wants to fix it”

This crowdfunded camera is like an offline version of Instagram

Who says your next digital detox means you can’t snap a picture of that latte? If Lomography has its way you’ll leave the phone in your bag and use its new Lomo’Instant Square film camera to capture the moments that would otherwise go tragically undocumented. The Lomo’Instant Square, a smaller version of the Lomo’Instant that even … Continue reading “This crowdfunded camera is like an offline version of Instagram”

Spend The Summer Group-Camping With This Infinitely Expandable Tent

The lightweight tents zip together to create one long super-tent.

Can This Crowdfunding Platform Help Build The Kind Of Houses Millennials Want To Buy?

And even if it can–is that the fix urban housing really needs?

This Canadian Site Lets Anyone Be A Cleantech Investor (You Can’t Do That In The U.S.)

CoPower lets people with just $5,000 help support green bonds that fund simple efficiency updates. Want to do that in the U.S.? You need to be a millionaire.

What Happens When You Kickstart The Biggest Project Of Your Career–In Your 20s

Seven years after pitching their idea, the young designers behind +Pool are ready to build. Is the city ready to let them?

Kickstarter Wants To Help Gadget Crowdfunders Keep Their Promises

Some people with nifty ideas are unprepared to bring them to market on time and within budget. But a little advice from experts might make a big difference.

The Ab Roller King Is Back, And He’s On Kickstarter

An infomercial legend on design plagiarism, inventing, and why you’ll never have a six-pack.

Here’s How Kickstarter Plans To Make Sure It’s Not Just A Gadget Marketplace

The biggest name in crowdfunding is recruiting projects that emphasize science and creativity.

Like Uber, But For Credit Card Fraud

How sharing economy sites offer credit card scammers a new opportunity.

This Childrenswear Line Is Made Entirely From Upcycled Men’s Shirts

A Google Chrome Experiment Visualizes The 36-Year Journey Of A Spacecraft

Slow Fashion That Lets You Be Involved In Designing Your Clothes

Carte Blanche gives sustainable fashion to the crowd.