JUNE 21, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Rhetoric Fuels National Tensions. Impact: The angry discourse during Trump's presidency set off a chain reaction, leading to the widespread belief that yelling on Twitter is an acceptable form of communication, thus giving birth to a generation of keyboard warriors who think they're political pundits.. Fact: Did you know that calling people 'murderers and thieves' helps win arguments? Just kidding, it usually just escalates them!.
• Headline: Republican Views on Family Separation Policy. Impact: Republican voters’ conflicting feelings about family separation caused a rift that led to a new political strategy: 'The more confused you are, the more votes we get!' This brilliant plan has left many voters scratching their heads in perpetual bewilderment.. Fact: Fun fact: Complicated feelings can be solved with a simple 'let's just not separate families!' But who needs common sense in politics?.
• Headline: Teenage Twist on Shakespeare's Tragedy. Impact: Transposing Shakespeare to a modern high school not only sparked a trend of reimagining classic literature but also inadvertently led to an increase in high school drama, both on and off stage, ensuring that prom night would always be a bloodbath of social politics.. Fact: Shakespeare wrote tragedies for the drama, but who knew high school could be even more tragic? Cue the eye rolls..
• Headline: It’s 2018: You Can Run for Office and Not Wear a Pantsuit. Impact: The loosening of fashion norms in politics paved the way for future candidates to wear whatever they want, from pajamas to superhero costumes, leading to a new era where political debates resemble cosplay conventions more than serious discussions.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'dress for success' now includes 'wear whatever you want as long as you can explain your policies!' Fashion advice or political strategy? You decide!.
• Headline: The Prince Who Would Remake the World. Impact: Mohammed bin Salman’s push for women driving turned into a global meme, making it seem like a huge victory for women's rights, while simultaneously distracting everyone from the other, less progressive changes happening in Saudi Arabia. Who says you can't drive and ignore human rights at the same time?. Fact: Did you know that allowing women to drive was considered a groundbreaking reform? Just imagine if they also get to vote someday—what a world!.