Almanac May 16 2024 highlights sports quotes and birthdays
May 16 2024 almanac notes 137th day of 2024 and spring release. Magic Johnson scored 42 points in Game 6 to clinch the NBA title in 1980. Includes a quote about curiosity and lists notable birthdays from Henry Fonda to Megan Fox, plus Pet Sounds ranking and 19.5 million Oscar viewers. Moon phase between May 15 first quarter and May 23 full.
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Election denial warning across party lines and media roles
A sweeping briefing outlines looming election denial risks tied to Donald Trump and MAGA allies, urging Democrats, media, and legal officials to counter false claims, protect voters, and strengthen election security ahead of the next vote. It notes threats to officials, calls for journalist standards, and cross‑party responsibility to defend democratic norms. Jennifer Rubin writes for The Washington Post.
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What happens if Democrats win the next Congress
The article outlines plausible shifts if Democrats gain seats, including potential party trifectas and major policy moves. It notes losses in key moderates Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin III but assumes remaining unified could push tax changes, ACA subsidies, voting rights, abortion rights, and equality measures. It discusses filibuster elimination as a path to federalize election law and expand rights, while acknowledging political constraints.
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The fix for Social Security lies in higher birthrates
The Social Security trustees report now estimates funds won’t run dry until 2035, up from 2023 projections, citing productivity gains and lower disability costs but offset by a lower long-term fertility rate. Birthrates have fallen in Twenties, risen in late thirties, yet overall births per woman stay below replacement, risking higher deficits. Immigration offers a partial fix but faces political resistance as birthrates fall globally.
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