MAY 22, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Limitations on Direct Democracy Initiatives. Impact: This move to limit direct democracy could lead to a future where politicians are the only ones allowed to express their opinions—imagine a world where politicians are the only ones allowed to vote! Oh wait, that’s already happening.. Fact: Ballot initiatives have a long history, but let’s be real, they’re just politicians' way of saying, 'We’re not listening to you, but here’s a pretty piece of paper to fill out.'.
• Headline: Big Candy Is Angry Over THC Treats. Impact: If Big Candy's lawsuit succeeds, we could see a dystopian future where candy companies are the gatekeepers of what children can or cannot consume—welcome to the Sugar War, where gummy bears are the collateral damage.. Fact: Wrigley’s is so concerned about look-alike THC treats, they might just be preparing for a future where they start blending in some secret ingredients of their own—why not get in on the trend?.
• Headline: Inside the Secretive Legal Process That Can Shield Police From Charges. Impact: The secretive legal processes could lead to a future where police officers become untouchable icons, akin to rock stars, performing on the streets while the public watches helplessly from the sidelines.. Fact: The Grand Jury process has been around since the 12th century. So, if you think it’s outdated now, just wait another 900 years—maybe they’ll finally get it right then!.
• Headline: Life Under Occupation: The Misery at the Heart of the Conflict. Impact: The ongoing conflict could ultimately lead to a future where East Jerusalem becomes a historical relic, a case study in how not to handle conflict, much like a poorly executed reality TV show that no one wants to revisit.. Fact: The eviction at the heart of this conflict is just one of millions of stories of everyday life under occupation—imagine if we had a reality show called 'Occupation: Real Lives, Real Struggles.'.