Almanac entries noting birthdays and facts for today
Today marks the 119th day of 2024 and the 41st day of spring with notable birthdays including James Monroe Lionel Barrymore Harper Lee Ann-Margret Bruno Kirby Jay Leno Elena Kagan and Penelope Cruz plus a fact about Aldrich Ames funding CIA secrets. The quote from Harper Lee references To Kill a Mockingbird and the moon is between April 23 full moon and May 1 last quarter. Elena Kagan turns 64 today.
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U.S
Lionel Barrymore
Oskar Schindler
Harper Lee
Ann-Margret
Bruno Kirby
Jay Leno
Elena Kagan
Loren Scott
John Daly
Bridget Moynahan
Jorge Garcia
Penelope Cruz
Jessica Alba
Aldrich Ames
KGB
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Chroniclet.com
Campus protests over Gaza and university endowment leverage
Megan McArdle argues campus activism on Gaza and divestment is concentrated at colleges, but unlikely to shift U S policy or persuade the median voter. She notes limited impact of endowment divestment on policy, argues real change requires US government moves on weapon sales and public opinion.
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U.S
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Columbia
Palestine
South Africa
U.S. University
ExxonMobil
Boeing
Israel
Russia
Iran
Columbia Endowment
United States
Matt Yglesias
On the Lighter Side Editorial Cartoons Across the Nation
A collection of editorial cartoons from various U.S. papers offers a humorous look at politics and daily life. The panels critique social trends, government decisions, and public figures with wit and without bitterness.
Protests at Columbia Highlight Campus Crisis and Debate
Ruben Navarrette argues that university life lessons and civility matter amid widespread protests over the Israel Middle East conflict. He cites Columbia University leadership, student clashes, and calls from Rep. Ritchie Torres for strong action, urging moral clarity and accountability.
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Jonathan Haidt
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U.S
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Alexander Hamilton
America
New York
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