Almanac highlights and birthdays for today
Today marks the 233rd day of 2021 and the 63rd day of summer. Notable birthdays include William Basie and Wilt Chamberlain, with facts on Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa, plus the first Little League Tournament in 1947 and Wilt Chamberlain’s quote on habit. The Mona Lisa draws about 6 million yearly visitors, and the moon phase runs between Aug 15 and Aug 22.
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What Drives Immigration Fears
San Diego columnist Ruben Navarrette argues the immigration debate centers on fear and racism, not law or security, noting census shifts show Latinos and Asians growing to over a quarter of the U.S. population. He cites historical waves from Germans to Irish and Italians and warns nativism persists amid demographic change.
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Mexico
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Biden defends Afghanistan pullout amid criticism and blame
Cal Thomas reports on President Biden's Camp David address blaming the prior administration for Afghanistan policy. The piece argues morale collapsed as Afghan forces faced Taliban threats, with U S officials pressing for stayed troops and contractors. It notes media forecasts and criticism of Biden's rush to withdraw.
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Readers urge electrified future and voting on war authority
A collection of letters argues for broader EV adoption with charging expansion and tax incentives from government. The writers urge Republican leaders to support electric vehicles and criticize the 2002 AUMEF repeal debate while stressing Congress must prioritize public transit funding to curb climate impacts.
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