Notable birthdays and historical notes for today
On this date in 1924 Adolf Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison after 264 days. In 1946 Sugar Ray Robinson claimed the welterweight title by unanimous decision over Tommy Bell. Actor Jonah Hill turns 40 today and Harvey S Firestone shares a birthday with other notable figures.
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Harvey S. Firestone
Branch Rickey
Irene Dunne
Ari Geller
Dick Wolf
Alan Parsons
Billy Bragg
Rich Gannon
David Wright
Jonah Hill
Adolf Hitler
Landsberg
Bavaria
Sugar Ray Robinson
Tommy Bell
Democracy at risk as Trump loyalists mock calls for free elections
Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty reports that in Iowa Trump supporters dismiss his threats to rule as a dictator and view warnings about democracy as political theater. Gen Z and millennial voters show growing disengagement, while some mobilize on abortion and marijuana rights, shaping 2024 dynamics.
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Donald Trump
Marianne LeVine
Trump
Iowa
White House
Biden
Liz Cheney
Matt Bennett
Third Way
U.S
Justice Department
Ohio
CNN
Supreme Court
Karen Tumulty
The
Washington Post
Post
Time Magazine
Los Angeles Times
Usain Bolt
Chronicle Telegram letter guidelines summarize editor submissions
The Chronicle Telegram explains letters to the editor are edited for brevity accuracy and taste and should be 250 words or fewer. Include signature full address and phone number for verification with mail fax or email contact details provided.
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Chronicle-Telegram
The case for having children in a social media era
The piece notes a rise in childless by choice adults amid a culture war over parenting. It cites DINKs and childfree trends, discusses stigma and politics, and asks how to avoid conflict as birth rates fall and parties diverge on policy.
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TikTok
Florida
Michigan
Children and happiness in a changing society
Ramesh Ponnuru argues parenthood brings meaning and social ties despite miseries. He cites 2022 General Social Survey showing married parents with kids as the happiest groups and notes rising social pressure to have children while acknowledging nonparents can still lead full lives.
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New York Times
America
W. Bradford Wilcox
American Enterprise Institute
Europe
Florida
DeSantis and Campaign Finance Rules in Spotlight
Matt Bai argues that DeSantis relies on super PAC funding and avoids fundraising, highlighting how lax enforcement and court rulings shaped modern politics. He warns that ignoring rules signals a selfish, entitled leader who would corrupt civility and governance.
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DeSantis
Florida
Ron DeSantis
Washington
Supreme Court
Citizens United
FEC
Iowa
New Hampshire
Associated Press
Federal Election Commission
Repub
Donald Trump
White House
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Ramesh Ponnuru
National Review
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Matt Bai
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