Almanac Today June 12 2024 notable birthdays and facts
Almanac notes today as the 175th day of 2024 and the fourth day of summer. It lists birthdays for Alan Turing Bob Fosse June Carter Cash Wilma Rudolph Clarence Thomas Randy Jackson Frances McDormand Joel Edgerton Jason Mraz LaDainian Tomlinson and Nik Wallenda's 2013 high-wire walk. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas turns 76. The quote from Wilma Rudolph praises learning to lose and moon phase is cited.
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Jason Mraz
LaDainian Tomlinson
Nik Wallenda
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters under 250 words and reserves editing for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and a telephone number for verification along with mailing address fax and email options for submission to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Ending the mortgage interest deduction now is the right move
Megan McArdle argues the mortgage interest tax deduction is regressive and costly. With TCJA limits and rising itemizers, eliminating the deduction would raise revenue and simplify the tax code while rates stay low. The piece cites Tax Policy Center data and NAR dynamics to urge action before broader changes.
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On the Light Side Cartoon Sampling Across the Nation
A selection of editorial cartoons from various papers showcases humor and social commentary. Cartoons highlight public figures and events with a light, satirical lens reflecting mid century topics and daily life.
Court free speech limits tested in Vidal v Elster analysis
Bloomberg columnist Noah Feldman surveys the Supreme Court term on First Amendment issues stressing social media rights. He contrasts Justice Thomas's history and tradition approach with Barrett's plain rule and notes how living persons and content based trademark rules shape the debate. Feldman links the case to broader shifts in doctrine and critiques historicist methods.
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