Almanac snapshot of 2011 October 21 events and facts
Almanac notes mark October 21 with historical milestones such as the White House cornerstone in 1792 and Texas constitutional ratification in 1845. It lists birthdays like Thatcher and Simon, sports notes on NBA season delays, facts about the White House rooms, and China’s midyear population estimate.
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Italy
Germany
People’s Republic of China
Canada
Taiwan
Lenny Bruce
Margaret Thatcher
Paul Simon
Marie Osmond
Nancy Kerrigan
Sacha Baron Cohen
Ian Thorpe
Pakistan must choose halt terrorism or face isolation
Trudy Rubin discusses the Pakistan military’s role backing the Taliban and Haqqani network, urging a strategic policy shift to pressure Islamabad. She cites Adm. Mike Mullen and Defense Sec. Panetta, warns of possible civil conflict in Afghanistan, and outlines Tomsen’s recommendations to curb ISI support and compel cooperation.
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India
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Islamabad
Iran
Saudi Arabia
China
America
A modest no bank money pledge for Democrats
Harold Meyerson argues lawmakers should refuse campaign contributions from banks and financial firms to align with Occupy Wall Street aims. He cites 2008 figures, discusses fund-raising tradeoffs, and suggests groups like MoveOn.org could replace lost large donors with small online contributions. The piece weighs feasibility and implementation questions.
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Senate
Congress
Grover Norquist
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Center For Responsive Politics
MoveOn.org
When does an occupation become a movement
Connie Schultz reflects on Occupy Wall Street's rise from a Zuccotti Park sit in to a nationwide protest movement. She notes Beckoning signs and social media activity, the emergence of a dedicated Occupied Wall Street Journal, and widespread media coverage amid questions about lasting impact.
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