NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Survival in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Impact: If only those hourly workers had known that their desperate attempts to get to work would one day inspire a viral TikTok challenge about risking it all for a paycheck. Who knew, right?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'work to live, not live to work' was invented right after this storm? Just kidding, it’s still a fantasy for most people!.
• Headline: Power Outages in Public Housing Struggle. Impact: The power outage sparked a movement for improved housing conditions, leading to a surge in community activism. Who knew that a little darkness could light a fire under social reform?. Fact: It's interesting to note that the phrase 'it's always darkest before the dawn' was totally not meant for public housing residents. They could really use some actual light..
• Headline: Wittenberg’s Actions Met Head On by Critics. Impact: Mary Wittenberg's decision to cancel the marathon led to a historical pivot in event planning, where sensitivity became the new cool. Future event planners now add 'don't be tone-deaf' to their resumes.. Fact: Did you know that Mary Wittenberg’s name was briefly considered for a new superhero? 'Captain Sensitivity' didn't quite catch on, though..