SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reforming Brooklyn's Democratic Landscape. Impact: By challenging the Party Establishment, the New Kings Democrats inadvertently sparked a trend of rebellious hipster politicians who now believe wearing flannel and drinking artisanal coffee qualifies them for office. The next thing you know, every barista in Brooklyn thinks they can run for mayor.. Fact: In 2008, the most challenging part of politics was finding a decent wifi signal in a coffee shop. Now, it’s managing Twitter outrage..
• Headline: Hurricane Harvey's Gas Price Surge. Impact: The spike in gasoline prices post-Harvey led to a nationwide obsession with public transportation, but only for about two weeks until everyone remembered how inconvenient it is to ride the bus next to someone who smells like a soggy dog.. Fact: After Hurricane Harvey, gas prices went up so much that even your car started looking at you with disappointment for not investing in a bicycle..
• Headline: Lessons from Sandy for Houston's Recovery. Impact: New York's mistakes in recovery became the blueprint for Houston, which led to the rise of 'disaster tourism' where people visit cities post-storm to see how not to rebuild their homes. It's like visiting a museum, but with more mold.. Fact: Sandy’s legacy is that it taught Houston how to recover... because every city just wants to be the best at suffering, apparently..
• Headline: Floodwaters Inundate Beaumont as Houston Assesses Damage. Impact: As Beaumont drowned in floodwaters, the phrase 'climate change' became a trending topic on social media, leading to more people posting about their eco-friendly straws while ignoring the fact that their SUVs were parked just outside the frame.. Fact: Floodwaters can be a great equalizer, but they don’t discriminate between your fancy furniture and your neighbor's inflatable pool. Good luck with that!.