JULY 1, 1947

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• Headline: L G Hansen's Surrogate Bid in 1947. Impact: If L G Hansen had simply not run for Surrogate, Jersey might have avoided the whole reality TV debacle, where local politicians became the next social media influencers, forever leading us to the Kardashians of the political scene.. Fact: Did you know that running for office is basically just a glorified popularity contest? And here we thought high school was over..
• Headline: Glushien Resigns from NLRB Amid Critique. Impact: Glushien quitting the NLRB may have inadvertently opened the floodgates for a new generation of labor activists who would eventually lead to the rise of 'office coffee break' unions.. Fact: Did you know that quitting a job can sometimes feel like breaking up with someone? 'It’s not you, it’s the labor law.'.
• Headline: Stichman Would Revise Penalty For Discrimination in Housing; Commissioner of State Proposes That Its Rule Apply in City Cases of Racial and Religious Bias -- Builders' Views Cited. Impact: Stichman's proposal for revising discrimination laws may have sparked thousands of debates in coffee shops, leading to the eventual rise of hipster social justice warriors who just love to be heard.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Tenancy bias law' sounds like the title of an unappetizing dish in a trendy restaurant. 'Can I get the tenancy bias, hold the discrimination?'.
• Headline: Signs Bills Honoring Heroes. Impact: Signing bills to honor heroes might have inadvertently led to an annual superhero convention, where heroes of the past are celebrated alongside costumed enthusiasts who think they can 'become' those heroes.. Fact: Did you know that signing bills is like playing with crayons but with more paperwork and fewer art classes?.
• Headline: PREJUDICE CHARGED IN THE GARSSON TRIAL. Impact: The prejudice charged in the Garsson trial might have sparked a wave of awareness that led to more inclusive jury selections, which is great—unless you consider that one time they chose a jury based on who had the best Yelp reviews.. Fact: Did you know that juries are basically just a group of people who are constantly asked to decide the fate of others while trying to ignore their own biases? Fun times!.