Almanac Highlights for June 21, 2012
Today notes the first day of summer and the 172nd day of 2012. It recalls Lizzie Borden’s 1893 acquittal and Peron’s 1973 return, marks NATO's Kosovo end in 1999, lists notable birthdays, cites Thoreau’s quote, notes the Beach Boys’ 36 hits, and reports the moon phase between June 19 and June 26.
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Romney's unmade mind on immigration policy stance
Washington column argues Obama acted boldly to shield about 800000 young noncitizens from deportation while Mitt Romney dodges a clear position. The piece criticizes Romney's evasive responses on Face the Nation and notes the political stakes with Latino voters and business interests.
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The president America never had
Richard Cohen writes about his mother Pearl Rosenberg Cohen born 1921 who faced sexism but achieved much. She voted for Barack Obama and worked tirelessly from the Polish ghetto to Tin Pan Alley and hospital departments. Her perseverance framed a life near 100, embodying American opportunity and constraint.
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Obama as emperor echoes in modern critique
Cal Thomas argues Obama has surpassed constitutional limits by acting as a de facto sole legislator. He claims the president bypasses Congress, defies DOMA, and pursues DREAM Act measures to appease Hispanic voters, risking impeachment analogies to Nixon. He urges constitutional processes for immigration and denounces executive overreach.
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