AUGUST 29, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bush's Early Political Education in 1988. Impact: If George W. Bush had never chased after his father's political shadow, we might have avoided two wars, a housing bubble, and 43% of America collectively Googling 'Why is there a recession?'.. Fact: Fun fact: Lee Atwater later became a Republican strategist so infamous that his name is now synonymous with emotions like dread and regret in political circles..
• Headline: Compensation for Attica Uprising Victims. Impact: The compensation for the Attica uprising revealed how the justice system sometimes decides to play catch-up, leading to a slow but steady movement towards prison reform—thankfully, not too slowly for the inmates involved.. Fact: Interestingly, the Attica uprising is often cited as a pivotal moment for prison reform discussions, proving that sometimes it takes a riot to get people talking about basic human rights..
• Headline: U.S. Spy Sub Said to Record Torpedo Blast Aboard Kursk. Impact: The Kursk incident led to so much drama and conspiracy theorizing that it inspired a new genre of 'submarine disaster' films, which somehow still have not included a musical number.. Fact: Did you know that the Kursk sinking was so shocking it made the Cold War feel like a casual day at the park? Just goes to show how deep-sea disasters can overshadow even the most tense political climates..
• Headline: New Yorker Imprisoned in Peru Gets New Trial in Treason Case. Impact: Lori Berenson’s case is a reminder that justice is often a game of 'let's see how long we can keep you in legal limbo'. Who knew being wrongfully imprisoned could lead to a sequel?. Fact: Did you know that Berenson's story is so convoluted that it could be a plotline for a soap opera? Just imagine the dramatic courtroom scenes!.