NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Quiet Conversations on War and Race. Impact: This conversation sparked a viral podcast series on race and conflict, which somehow led to a nationwide trend of people yelling their opinions at barbecues. Who knew a chat could ignite a full-blown culture war over potato salad?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more divisive than politics at a barbecue is the proper way to prepare coleslaw. Spoiler alert: there is no right way..
• Headline: The Hidden Costs of War. Impact: The Pentagon's silence led to a grassroots movement of veterans creating a 'Mysterious Wounds Support Group'. This group eventually gained so much traction that it influenced a new reality TV show, 'Survivors of Silence', which ironically made a lot of noise.. Fact: It's estimated that about 20 million veterans live in the U.S. today. That's a whole lot of stories waiting to be heard... if only the Pentagon would listen..
• Headline: What the Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides. Impact: The installation of the netting became a symbol of hope and despair, inspiring a movement where people began to create 'safety art' in public spaces. This led to the world's first 'Suicide Prevention Art Festival', which ironically drew huge crowds but made attendees question their life choices.. Fact: The Golden Gate Bridge is actually the most photographed bridge in the world. Imagine all those selfies with a side of existential dread!.