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- Headline: Choate's History of Concealed Abuse Cases. Impact: If Choate had actually taken action instead of just letting it go, we might have seen a different trajectory for elite education institutions. Imagine a world where accountability was the norm and not the exception—students might have been more interested in academics than survival tactics.. Fact: Did you know that the motto of Choate is 'The Future is Now'? Ironically, they seem to have been stuck in the past when it came to addressing serious issues..
- Headline: O’Reilly’s Conduct and Megyn Kelly's Departure. Impact: O'Reilly's behavior might have indirectly led to the rise of new media personalities who are far less controversial and far more willing to speak out. This butterfly effect could mean we’re one step closer to a world where 'news' doesn’t come with a side of scandal.. Fact: Did you know that 'happy hour' at Fox News is apparently just a euphemism for avoiding sexual harassment complaints? Who knew?.
- Headline: As Atrocities Mount in Syria, Justice Seems Out of Reach. Impact: The ongoing atrocities in Syria could lead to a global awakening about the accountability of leaders everywhere. If only we could harness the collective outrage into a force for change—maybe then history would stop repeating itself.. Fact: Did you know that during the Roman Empire, war crimes were often just seen as 'business as usual'? Some things really never change, do they?.