Where were Americans on 9/11 twenty years on
The author reflects on the 9/11 attacks and twenty years of national change. It recalls the immediate shock, the imagined apocalyptic drama, and the lasting spiritual and psychological costs. It argues the nation lost its center and unity, unraveling from the event and subsequent years.
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George W. Bush
Kathleen Parker laments U S division on 9 11 anniversary
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker argues that decades of partisan rage and tribalism have eroded national unity from Civil War roots to the Jan 6 era. She urges renewed civility, self-reflection, and a shift toward common progress as the country marks 9 11 and looks toward future milestones.
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Defying the Court from Faubus to Washington State
The piece argues that a Faubus Wallac e mindset animates U S policy with anti judicial aims from eviction moratoriums to Texas abortion laws. It highlights Washington state where a union and government collaborate to undermine court rulings on public sector unions and opt out rights, accusing SEIU and state officials of suppressing dissent and manipulating information to shield political speech. It notes parallels to past Democratic figures and cites George Will.
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George Wallace
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New York
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Not dressed up and few places to go
The piece reflects on how COVID 19 altered men's dress codes over a year and a half, noting fewer suits, altered social events, and reliance on casual wear. It mentions weddings in Columbus and jokes about attire, with a final contact line for D L Stewart.
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Notable births and a historic Senate milestone
Today marks birthdays of Milton Hershey, John Pershing, Roald Dahl, Mel Torme, Judith Martin, Jean Smart, Niall Horan, and Tyler Perry among others. Margaret Chase Smith was elected senator of Maine in 1948, the first woman to serve in both U.S. houses. Gary Muhrcke won the 1970 NYC Marathon in 2 31 38. Tyler Perry quotes a coping maxim. Moon phase is first quarter on Sept. 13.
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Sherwood Anderson
Claudette Colbert
Roald Dahl
Mel Torme
Judith Martin
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Tyler Perry
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Maine
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Gary Muhrcke
New York City
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