Almanac Highlights for August 13 2021 and Birthdays
Almanac notes today Friday August 13 2021 is the 225th day of the year and 55th of summer. Includes birthdays Annie Oakley Alfred Hitchcock Fidel Castro Paul Greengrass John Slattery Shaui Davis Sebastian Stan Devin and Jason McCourty and Satchel Paige milestone. It cites Hitchcock speech and Greengrass quote on journalism. Also lists 305 women enlisted in USMC in 1918 and the moon phase between August 8 and August 15.
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Alfred Hitchcock
Fidel Castro
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Sebastian Stan
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Jason McCourty
U.S. Marine Corps
Political rift fuels COVID fight across states
The piece argues national unity is undermined by partisan divides as blue states push vaccination and mask rules while red states resist. It cites Abbott DeSantis Noem and DeSantis actions, Florida education funding, Texas bans on mandates, and political calculations shaping public health. Carl Leubsdorf offers context.
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South Dakota
Greg Abbott
Ron DeSantis
Kristi Noem
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Abbott
Asa Hutchinson
Arkansas
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Donald Trump
Trump
GOP
Biden
Cuomo fallout shows deep collateral damage across politics and media
LZ Granderson notes the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid sexual misconduct allegations and highlights the ensuing fallout. He cites Time's Up, Alphonso David, Roberta Kaplan, and Chris Cuomo, arguing that media ethics and public trust suffered as journalists blurred lines with entertainment.
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New York
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Time's Up
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Human Rights Campaign
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State Service
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CNN
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram invites brief letters under 250 words. Include signature full address and phone for verification. Submission options: by mail to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio by fax or by email to letters chroniclet com.
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Wealth tax and corporate reform to fix a rigged system
Elizabeth Warren argues for a 2 cent wealth tax on the top 100000 households, a 7 percent tax on profits above 100 million for large firms, and stronger IRS enforcement to raise trillions. She cites billionaire wealth growth, corporate tax avoidance, and public support for tax fairness as reasons to act now. The op ed, from The Washington Post, reflects Warren and Sen. Angus King's plan to fund Biden’s agenda through tax reform.
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