JUNE 23, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Electoral College Reform Proposal Advances. Impact: By narrowly surviving this vote, the plan to end the Electoral College set off a butterfly effect that led to countless conspiracy theories about voter fraud, ultimately inspiring the creation of a popular reality TV show: 'America's Next Top Electoral System.'. Fact: Fun fact: The Electoral College was originally created to prevent people from picking the president based on who looked best in a powdered wig..
• Headline: Peruvians Protest Against Austerity Measures. Impact: These protests ignited a global awareness of austerity measures, leading to countless hashtags and social media campaigns. Little did they know, this would eventually inspire an influencer to start a line of protest-themed merch that no one wanted but everyone bought.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'austerity' comes from the Greek word 'austeros,' meaning bitter or harsh? Sounds about right!.
• Headline: Rangers Select Stanky. Impact: The selection of Stanky instead of Lucchesi led to a series of unfortunate baseball puns, which eventually resulted in local comedians making a living solely off of baseball-related humor. You'd think they'd find a better punchline by now.. Fact: The name 'Stanky' wasn't even his real name; it was a nickname given to him because he once lost a bet involving a particularly smelly cheese..
• Headline: Labor Turning From Lobbying to New Political Tactics in Growing Struggle for Influence on Legislation. Impact: This shift caused a ripple effect through Congress, leading to the infamous 'Lobbying Wars' where lobbyists began using interpretative dance to pitch their ideas. Congress still hasn't recovered from the trauma.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'lobbying' originated from people waiting in hotel lobbies to meet politicians? Talk about taking the scenic route to influence!.
• Headline: YOUNGER DEMOCRATS ARE A FORCE IN HOUSE. Impact: The emergence of younger Democrats as a force in the House led to the creation of a new political jargon where 'esprit de corps' became shorthand for 'let's post about this on social media before it’s even official.'. Fact: Interestingly, the first term used by younger Democrats was 'Let’s make Congress cool again,' but that didn’t catch on… probably because of the ties..
• Headline: Panel Backs Curb On C.I.A. Buildup Of a Secret Fund. Impact: The decision to curb the CIA's secret fund sent shockwaves through the agency, which then began to fund its operations through bake sales and car washes. The results were mixed, but at least they had cookies.. Fact: Did you know that the CIA's secret fund was eventually revealed to be used for covert operations like finding the best pizza in New York? Because, priorities..
• Headline: Mitchell Enters Alabama Camp To Serve Term. Impact: Mitchell's entry into prison marked a significant moment in history, leading to increased discussions about prison reform and the treatment of inmates, which would eventually inspire a documentary series that made everyone question their Netflix subscriptions.. Fact: Interestingly, the prison where Mitchell served his term was known for having the best library in the state. I guess reading is fundamental, even in prison..
• Headline: Article 1 ‐‐ No Title. Impact: The mysterious auction of Jackson's belongings sparked a national obsession with celebrity estate sales, paving the way for ridiculous bidding wars over items like used socks and half-eaten sandwiches. Welcome to America, where everything is a commodity.. Fact: Surprisingly, the auction item that fetched the highest bid was a pair of sunglasses that Jackson allegedly wore while contemplating life decisions. Because, obviously, sunglasses can see the future..