AUGUST 8, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama's Tense Standoff with Pro-Israel Lobby. Impact: Obama's battle with the AIPAC created a rift that led to a more polarized political landscape. Who knew that one disagreement could lead to a future where politicians are more concerned about tweeting than actually governing? Thanks, Obama!. Fact: Did you know that the AIPAC's budget could probably fund a small country's GDP? But hey, who needs diplomacy when you can just throw money around?.
• Headline: G.O.P. Candidates' Controversial Debate on Women. Impact: The G.O.P.'s hard-line stance on women’s issues in this moment echoed through time, giving birth to an entire generation of women who are politically activated and ready to vote against them. Thanks for the motivation, guys!. Fact: Did you know that calling women 'fat pigs' is not considered a great strategy for winning hearts and minds? Apparently, some people need a crash course in Basic Human Decency..
• Headline: Katrina's Aftermath: A Learning Journey. Impact: Katrina not only reshaped Louisiana's coast but also sparked new environmental policies. In a twist of fate, it became the 'before' picture in what not to do when planning for climate change. Good job, Mother Nature!. Fact: Did you know that Hurricane Katrina was so impactful it actually inspired reality TV shows about disaster recovery? Because nothing says entertainment like watching people rebuild their lives after devastation!.
• Headline: A Master’s Degree in ... Masculinity?. Impact: This push for a master's in masculinity led to a future where men could finally analyze their emotions instead of bottling them up and yelling at sports games. Who would’ve thought academia could lead to emotional growth?. Fact: Did you know that there are still more studies on masculinity than there are men who can admit they cry during movies? Progress, folks!.
• Headline: Hand-Wringing in G.O.P. After Donald Trump’s Remarks on Megyn Kelly. Impact: Trump’s remarks about Megyn Kelly set a precedent for future political candidates to say whatever pops into their heads, regardless of logic or decency. This was the start of a glorious era of 'Did he really just say that?' moments.. Fact: Did you know that suggesting a woman’s questioning is linked to her menstrual cycle is a surefire way to ensure you’re the main character in a future history class on 'What Not To Say?'.