Today in History 2013 Day 185 Summer Day 14
On day 185 of 2013 and day 14 of summer, notable births include Nathaniel Hawthorne Stephen Foster Calvin Coolidge Eva Marie Saint Neil Simon Al Davis George Steinbrenner Geraldo Rivera. Lou Gehrig retired in 1939 at Yankee Stadium with his famous line about luck. The quote from Hawthorne and the Koko sign language count are noted. Moon phase spans from last quarter on June 29 to new moon on July 8.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Stephen Foster
Calvin Coolidge
U.S
Eva Marie Saint
Neil Simon
al Davis
Oakland Raiders
George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees
Geraldo Rivera
New York
Yankee Stadium
Gehrig
Wendy Davis and the abortion filibuster phenomenon
Kathleen Parker critiques Wendy Davis as a national celebrity for her 11 hour Texas filibuster over abortion limits. The column questions media adulation, political narratives, and shifting views on abortion from Roe v. Wade to today, citing public opinion and terminology debates.
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Washington
Texas
Wendy Davis
Davis
America
MSNBC
Joe Scarborough
Bill Clinton
Davis Filibuster Rally Rebuffs Texas Abortion Push
Texas Senator Wendy Davis filibustered a Republican bid to restrict abortion rights, drawing 2000 supporters to the Capitol and derailing a late night vote attempt. The confrontation sparked chants, protests, and criticism of state leaders as Davis framed the moment as a citizen driven stand against anti choice policy. Public opinion cited shows broad support for women making medical decisions with doctors. Connie Schultz notes and Jim Hightower comment accompany the piece.
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Davis
Texas
Texas Senate
Wendy Davis
GOP
Rick “Oops
Perry
Dallas
Senate
Rick
Lone Star
Immigrant roots inspire Fourth of July reflections
Kathy Ko Chin discusses immigrant journeys from poverty or conflict to the American dream. She cites her father’s 40 years in academia, recalls Angel Island hardships, critiques a new point system in immigration reform, and urges broad reform and expanded citizenship ahead of next July 4. She notes Progressive Media Project affiliation and invites reader correspondence.
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Lady Liberty
United States
China
Angel Island
San Francisco Bay
America
Kathy Ko Chin
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Connie Schultz
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