DECEMBER 26, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Human Costs of Forever Wars. Impact: The shelf of books documenting the Forever Wars somehow led to an increase in book sales that funded a bizarre new genre: War Poetry Slams. Now, every time someone reads a poem about conflict, a butterfly flaps its wings somewhere in the universe.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing heavier than the weight of these books is the emotional baggage of anyone who dared to read them?.
• Headline: Implications of the Affordable Care Act on Taxes. Impact: The tax implications of the Affordable Care Act inspired a new breed of tax accountants who now have PhDs in navigating the labyrinth of health insurance loopholes. As a result, tax season became the most thrilling time for accountants—rivaling even the Super Bowl.. Fact: Here’s a fun tidbit: The only thing more complicated than understanding the ACA is explaining it to your grandparents without their eyes glazing over..
• Headline: Jerry Brown, Governor of California, Takes Second Chance to Shape Court. Impact: Jerry Brown's unconventional choices for the California Supreme Court led to a series of landmark rulings, sparking a trend where all future governors were forced to pick nominees based on their social media followers rather than qualifications. Welcome to democracy!. Fact: Did you know that picking judges based on Instagram likes is a new trend? It’s called #JusticeGoals..
• Headline: U.N. Set to Cut Force in Darfur as Fighting Rises. Impact: The U.N. cutting forces in Darfur, while raising eyebrows, inadvertently led to an influx of international NGOs who decided that 'peacekeeping' now meant 'peace-keeping our social media presence alive.'. Fact: It’s a sad irony, but the only thing more difficult than keeping peace in Darfur is getting a response from U.N. officials on Twitter..