Almanac highlights from October days and birth anniversaries
Today marks the 280th day of 2024 and the 15th of autumn. Notable birthdays include Jenny Lind, George Westinghouse, Le Corbusier, Helen Wills, Carole Lombard, Thor Heyerdahl, Tony Dungy, Elisabeth Shue, and others. Westinghouse founded over 60 companies. the explorer Jason Lewis completed the first human powered circumnavigation in 2007 after starting in 1994. The moon sits between new moon and first quarter, and Elisabeth Shue turns 61 today.
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Vance shown as shapeshifter in debate a cautious audition for 2028
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus argues that JD Vance uses shifting images and guarded abortion rhetoric to appeal to voters. Marcus notes Vance denied a national ban while courting personal empathy, and warns his debated persona may be a long game for future elections.
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On the Lighter Side: Editorial Cartoons From Around the Country
A collage of editorial cartoons offers a humorous snapshot of national issues as seen through diverse artists. The selection highlights varied perspectives on politics, society, and culture with expressive imagery and period tone.
Free speech era turns hopeful despite campus clashes
Megan McArdle notes a shift toward defending open inquiry as Stanford’s new president frames universities as environments for learning not politics. She cites a Tewksbury library cancellation over transgender sports talk and its quick reversal, praising public pressure and officials who protect diverse viewpoints in a hopeful sign for free expression.
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