Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
America at a Crossroads
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Celebration of America’s 250th anniversary has been, I think, muted. President Trump has tried to clean up Washington, D.C., for the occasion, and has sponsored various festivities. But Democrats have actively opposed his cleanup efforts, so we have the absurd spectacle of Democrats cheering on the algae in the Reflecting Pool. And they have largely boycotted the celebrations. Many have compared the enthusiasm and good cheer with which our Bicentennial
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Variety
· Jun 24, 2026
Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’ From Tom Hanks Proves the Nation Has Always Been on Shaky Ground: TV Review
On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads. For those invested in the history of our nation, it’s clear this isn’t the first time the country has stood on the edge of something unprecedented, nor will it be the last. From director Brian Knappenberger, []
POLITICO
· Jul 1, 2026
Regional solidarity and solutions in the Americas
Regional solidarity and solutions in the Americas
Liberty Nation
· Jul 2, 2026
Out of Touch – The Real Problem Facing America
Scott Rasmussen sets out the details.
Financial Times
· Jul 4, 2026
My America: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag
An irreconcilable sense of alienation and belonging has been one of America’s many gifts to me
Powerline
· Jun 27, 2026
Court Packing: A Step Toward Disunion
I have said and written many times that the United States is on a path toward disunion. We are separating ourselves into distinct zones, Red America and Blue America. Red states are getting redder (and more prosperous) and blue states are getting crazier. A nation cannot exist half slave and half free, nor can it exist half socialist and half free. Unless something changes, the road we are on leads
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 6, 2026
America's Been Deeply Divided Before. Today Is Different
America's Been Deeply Divided Before. Today Is Different
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Related coverage for "America at a Crossroads": Variety — Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’ From Tom Hanks Proves the Nation Has Always Been on Shaky Ground: TV Review. POLITICO — Regional solidarity and solutions in the Americas. Liberty Nation — Out of Touch – The Real Problem Facing America. Financial Times — My America: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag. Powerline — Court Packing: A Step Toward Disunion. Real Clear Politics — America's Been Deeply Divided Before. Today Is Different