Almanag June 26 2010 highlights and notes
On June 26 2010 the Almanac notes the 177th day of the year and the start of summer. It lists historical anniversaries from 1870 Christmas becoming a federal holiday to 1945 UN charter signing and 2000 genome map news. It also presents birthdays for Lord Kelvin Peter Lorre Babe Didrikson Zaharias Milton Glaser Gilberto Gil Gretchen Wilson Derek Jeter Chad Pennington Jason Schwartzman and a 1944 exhibition among the Yankees Dodgers and Giants with an unusual 18-out format. The UN has 192 members and a full moon is noted for June 26.
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Pro-life feminism sparks debate on real vs faux feminists
Kathleen Parker discusses whether a pro-life woman can be a genuine feminist, citing Jessica Valenti, Ramesh Ponnuru, and politicians like Sarah Palin Nikki Haley Carly Fiorina Susana Martinez and Sharron Angle. The piece weighs orthodoxy against reality in gender equality debates.
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McChrystal fallout and war aims in Afghanistan
Cal Thomas surveys the McChrystal incident, arguing the focus on a single quote misses broader questions of leadership and policy. He warns that losing in Afghanistan would threaten U S interests, with consequences reverberating through global security and regional dynamics.
Petraeus Chosen to Lead Afghanistan War Effort
Opinion piece argues Obama rightly ousted McChrystal and named Petraeus to oversee a narrowed mission. It notes the withdrawal goal by July 2011, contrasts Iraq and Afghanistan, and contends nation-building should be Afghan problem, not U.S. burden, with Karzai’s government and regional stability key.
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Republicans signal GOP govern to bar Obama in 2012 vote
House Republicans preview a possible Obama era with limited government and pro business policies. Rep. Joe Barton apologized for pressuring BP over the $20 billion oil spill fund, drawing GOP criticism. Rep. Darrell Issa plans investigations, signaling gridlock if they control Congress.
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