May 9 2009 Today's date and scattered historical notes
A fragmented summary notes days elapsed in 2009 and milestone dates, mentions a 1950 European initiative proposal by Robert Schurran, a 2001 Ghana soccer stampede, obliquely lists several notable figures with ages, and includes misc quotes and trivia about Europe unions and TV anchors.
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Ghana
J.M. Barrie
Howard Carter
Wallace
Candice Bergen
Tony Gwynn
Obama and gay marriage in the 2009 public debate
A Washington Post columnist argues Obama should openly back full equality, including legal gay marriage, rejects civil unions as insufficient, and links repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell to a broader stance on national recognition of same sex marriages. The piece notes Obama’s past and calls for leadership on federal recognition.
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Alabama
Iowa
The Kemp I Knew and His Civil Rights Vision
A tribute to Jack Kemp highlighting his optimism and civil rights advocacy within the Republican Party. The piece notes Kemp treated civil rights as a conservative issue, supported DC voting rights, visited Cabrini Green, and sought self sufficiency over government dependence while uniting Americans beyond partisan divides.
Kemp’s civility echoed in 1996 vice presidential clash
Obituary note on Jack Kemp 1935 2009 praising his civil approach in politics and sports. It highlights his vice presidential debate with Al Gore, his funeral at Washington National Cathedral, and urges GOP to adopt his problem solving style as a future party strategy. Cal Thomas contact details included.
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Kemp
Herbert
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Washington
National Cathedral
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Jack Kemp
America
Ideology drives fights over justice nominees since Souter choice
The piece argues ideology shapes Supreme Court fights more than party labels from Souter onward. It notes earlier eras with less rigid partisanship and contrasts with modern battles, where conservative groups target Obama picks and Democrats face 60 vote dynamics and potential filibusters. Carl P. Leubsdorf notes readers can email him.
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Senate
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Iowa
Pennsylvania
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Washington
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