JANUARY 20, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Excluding Gay Spouses from Military Benefits. Impact: When the military decided to leave gay spouses out in the cold, they inadvertently set off a chain reaction of activism that led to more rainbows in the world. Who knew that denying benefits could turn into a nationwide celebration of love and equality? Thanks, military!. Fact: The only thing more outdated than this policy was my grandma trying to use a smartphone. Spoiler alert: she’s still struggling..
• Headline: Tragic Hostage Deaths in Algerian Siege. Impact: The tragic loss of hostages at the gas-production complex in Algeria triggered a global conversation about security that, like a bad penny, keeps turning up in discussions about international relations. Who knew a hostage crisis could lead to more red tape?. Fact: In a world full of chaos, the only constant seems to be that tragedies often lead to more tragedies, much like the sequel to a bad movie..
• Headline: The Star Who Stood Out by Not Standing Out. Impact: Stan Musial’s humble nature and outstanding talent changed the perception of sports icons forever. His legacy taught us that you can be a superstar without wearing a cape... or a flashy personality.. Fact: Musial’s modesty was so legendary that even his trophies looked embarrassed to be on display. They probably just wanted to blend in with the family photos..