JUNE 22, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Plantation Truths: Family and History Unite. Impact: Betty Hertzog’s family history of slavery could have been a reality show that highlighted the complexities of American heritage, but instead, it just adds layers to the ongoing discussions about race. Thanks, Betty, you really made history more awkward.. Fact: Slavery is not just a troublesome chapter in history; it's more like an entire volume that nobody wants on their bookshelf..
• Headline: Political Memo; For Lazio, an Uphill Route for Gay Support. Impact: Rick Lazio's uphill battle for gay support is a classic tale of trying to move a boulder uphill while simultaneously trying to convince people you're not a boulder yourself. His political career could have inspired several motivational memes about resilience... or futility.. Fact: Lazio's struggle reflects the ongoing challenge in politics where sometimes, the uphill route is just a euphemism for 'good luck with that.'.