Almanac July Fourth 2025 Birthdays and Facts
Today marks the 185th day of 2025 with notable birthdays like George Everest and Eva Marie Saint. Twin sisters Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren were born on this day in 1918. A Hawthorne quote about happiness and NASA’s 2006 shuttle Discovery launch are noted, with the moon phase between July 2 and July 10.
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Post Malone Turns 30 As Singer-Songwriter Reaches Milestone
AP reports singer songwriter Post Malone marks his 30th birthday today. The entertainer known for hits like Circles and Rockstar hits a new decade with ongoing tours and anticipated projects.
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Pride and politics collide in Pride month op-ed
LZ Granderson argues that Richard Grenell and other conservative gay figures undermine LGBTQ unity. He cites film monologues and real political history to show how representation can be misused to gatekeep and polarize the community during Pride. He notes past advocates, Stonewall origins, and voting patterns to affirm diversity within LGBTQ activism.
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America
Hoffman
Ken Mehlman
George W. Bush
Mehlman
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J. Edgar Hoover
Roy Cohn
Jose Sarria
Public option for groceries in New York debated
Zahran Mamdani proposes five pilot government grocery stores to create a public option, arguing to lower prices and address food deserts. Critics note New York already has dense grocery access, high competition, and slim profit margins making a city run program unlikely to lower costs or achieve efficient supply.
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Megan McArdle critiques proposals from Mamdani on city grocery policy and rent controls, arguing government competition with private grocers risks losses, black markets, and higher costs. She questions rent freezes and free services while noting political reality and Albany limits.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines that letters to the editor should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and phone number for verification. Mailing address fax number and email are provided for submission.
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Conservative turn marks high court on online speech
Noah Feldman analyzes a 6 3 ruling in Free Speech Coalition v Pax ton upholding Texas age verification for porn sites. He notes a conservative shift in First Amendment doctrine, citing Ashcroft v ACLU, O'Brien, and evolving tech as justifications, while liberal dissent warns against abandoning precedent.
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