MAY 9, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fwd.Us Advocates Immigration Reform Amid Controversy. Impact: Fwd.Us' controversial tactics spark a nationwide movement of tech giants forming political action committees, resulting in a future where Silicon Valley influencers run for office, all while livestreaming their campaign events from hot tubs.. Fact: Isn't it cute how tech billionaires think they can fix politics? It's like letting a toddler handle your taxes because they can count to ten..
• Headline: Boston Bomb Inquiry and Russia Connection. Impact: The inquiry into Tsarnaev's trip to Russia leads to increased surveillance and paranoia about international travel, resulting in the future invention of the 'Travel Tinfoil Hat'—a must-have for any globe-trotting conspiracy theorist.. Fact: Fun fact: The Boston Marathon bombings changed the world’s view on security so much that now, even your grandma gets her purse checked at the supermarket..
• Headline: A Lost Generation: Young Syrian Refugees Struggle to Survive. Impact: The plight of young Syrian refugees becomes a rallying cry for humanitarian efforts worldwide, leading to an unexpected surge in 'hashtag activism'—where more people change their profile pictures than actually help. Progress!. Fact: It's heartbreaking that half of the Syrian refugees are children. But hey, at least they won’t have to deal with student loans, right? Too soon?.