MARCH 25, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wisconsin Senate Race and Supreme Court Clash. Impact: The dispute over the Supreme Court nominee led to a series of political maneuverings that eventually caused the rise of viral memes about judicial appointments. Who knew that a Senate race could spark a meme revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Supreme Court justices can serve for life? That's right! Year after year, we get to watch the same folks ruling on our lives while we wonder if they ever update their opinions..
• Headline: Thompson's Triumph in Gurley Case. Impact: Ken Thompson's win in the Akai Gurley case created a ripple effect that pushed other prosecutors to grow a backbone. Now, every time a prosecutor approaches a case, they think twice, wondering if they, too, might be the next hero or villain in the ongoing saga of police accountability.. Fact: Did you know that the Akai Gurley case was a turning point for police misconduct trials? It’s like the Super Bowl for legal drama, minus the halftime show and the glittery commercials..
• Headline: From the City to the ’Burbs, Step by Step. Impact: As city folks fled to the 'burbs, it sparked a suburban renaissance. Suddenly, everyone had an opinion on lawn gnomes and backyard barbecues. Thanks to this, suburban dads everywhere started wearing cargo shorts with pride.. Fact: Did you know that the real estate market can be so dramatic that it might as well have its own reality show? Coming soon: 'Real Housewives of the Suburbs'!.
• Headline: A Mailman Handcuffed in Brooklyn, Caught on Video. Impact: The incident with the mailman became a symbol of the struggle against police overreach, eventually inspiring a wave of grassroots movements that made everyone question if their local post office was really just a front for undercover operations.. Fact: Did you know that mail carriers are often the unsung heroes of our neighborhoods? They deliver our mail and sometimes our unsolicited opinions on the police—now that's multitasking!.