FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Community Vigil After Florida School Massacre. Impact: The tragic loss inspired a movement that led to stricter gun control laws, which, in turn, caused a significant uptick in the popularity of yoga classes—because who doesn't need to breathe deeply after a societal meltdown?. Fact: Did you know that this incident led to more hashtags than changes in legislation? #ThoughtsAndPrayers, anyone?.
• Headline: Understanding the Parkland Shooting Tragedy. Impact: Cruz's 'red flags' ignited an avalanche of discussions about mental health, leading to the creation of a new government task force that met solely to discuss how to meet for future meetings.. Fact: Funny how 'red flags' are often just warnings that get overlooked until it's too late. Kind of like that one friend who always borrows money and never pays it back..
• Headline: Tragic Cycle of School Shootings. Impact: The cycle of gun violence and 'thoughts and prayers' has become so predictable that it could be a new Olympic sport—complete with medals for the most creative excuses from politicians.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'thoughts and prayers' is now considered an honorary member of the 'Empty Promises' club? It has a great social calendar!.
• Headline: ‘Black Panther’ Poised to Shatter a Hollywood Myth. Impact: The success of 'Black Panther' opened the floodgates for diverse storytelling in Hollywood, leading to a surprising increase in the number of superhero movies featuring cats and dogs as protagonists. Because why not?. Fact: Interestingly, 'Black Panther' was so successful that Hollywood executives considered casting a squirrel for the next big superhero flick. Because, of course, that would be a totally logical progression..
• Headline: Children’s Book Industry Has Its #MeToo Moment. Impact: The #MeToo moment in children's publishing sparked a wave of awareness that eventually led to an entire generation of authors learning that the phrase 'creative differences' doesn't mean you can treat people poorly.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'children's literature' is not only about whimsical tales but also about learning how to navigate a minefield of adult nonsense? Welcome to adulthood!.