DECEMBER 11, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jersey City Rampage Leaves Community Devastated. Impact: The tragic events in Jersey City sparked a nationwide debate on gun control and anti-Semitism, leading to a butterfly effect where subsequent anti-violence legislation was passed. Ironically, this legislation was so convoluted that it required a master's degree in interpretive dance to understand.. Fact: Did you know that Jersey City has a rich history of diverse communities? Too bad some people decided to turn it into a tragic headline instead of celebrating that diversity..
• Headline: Suu Kyi's Defense at The Hague. Impact: Aung San Suu Kyi's defense of Myanmar stirred up international relations like a toddler in a toy store, causing a rift between nations and sparking worldwide protests. The long-term impact? An increase in armchair activism and hashtags that no one really understands.. Fact: Did you know that Suu Kyi was once a global icon for democracy? Yeah, turns out icons can also turn into lightning rods for controversy. Who knew?.
• Headline: This Is What Racism Sounds Like in the Banking Industry. Impact: The recording of racist conversations in banking exposed the deep-rooted issues of discrimination in finance, leading to a slow trickle of reforms that were often more about appearances than actual change. It was like putting a Band-Aid on a broken leg; it looked nice but didn’t really fix anything.. Fact: Did you know that the banking industry is often compared to a game of Monopoly? Only instead of getting sent to jail for bad behavior, you just get a promotion for it!.