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HEADLINES ON March 12, 2022
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- Headline: Texas Supreme Court Limits Abortion Law Enforcement. Impact: In a twist of fate, the Texas Supreme Court's decision led to a nationwide trend where citizens began to take the law into their own hands, leading to the rise of amateur legal vigilantes. This resulted in a reality show called 'Citizen Justice' that was sadly canceled after one season due to lack of actual cases.. Fact: Did you know that in Texas, you can legally shoot a person for stealing your horse but apparently can't enforce basic reproductive rights? Priorities, right?.
- Headline: Democrats Urge Biden for Clear Midterm Messaging. Impact: Biden’s quest for a catchy slogan inadvertently triggered a nationwide contest. The winning entry? 'Make America Groan Again.' This has since become a popular phrase for every political campaign since.. Fact: Did you know that bumper stickers are the only place where you can find out someone’s political stance faster than you can say 'please don't talk to me'?.
- Headline: What It Was Like to Work for Russian State Television. Impact: The revelations about working for Russian state television led to an unforeseen surge in applications for journalism jobs. Ironically, many applicants mistook 'RT' for 'Real Talk' and were disappointed to find out they weren’t getting a talk show.. Fact: Did you know that many journalists on state TV still believed they were on a game show called 'Guess the Propaganda'? Spoiler: they always won..