Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Jim Obergefell: ‘It breaks my heart’ that marriage equality could be overturned
More than a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex couples’ ability to marry nationwide, Jim Obergefell still sounds slightly startled when he hears his own name — especially now that conservatives are openly discussing overturning the ruling that bears it.
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 25, 2026
Did Obergefell produce the benefits that advocates predicted?
Some arguments that led to the redefinition of marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 seemed to be common-sense, practical arguments. Supporters argued that legal recognition of marriage by same-sex couples would provide greater stability for same-sex couples, encourage marriage over cohabitation, and improve the well-being of sexual minorities. Many Americans found those arguments persuasive, even some of those []
Irish Mirror
· Jul 4, 2026
"My world, my love, my everything": Grieving fiancé pays tribute to 'unforgettable' wife-to-be
She was one of kind with such a beautiful, creative and warm soul
The Daily Wire
· Jul 10, 2026
Hollywood’s Latest ‘Sex Comedy’ Has An Unexpected Conservative Message
The playwright Oscar Wilde, in “A Woman of No Importance” (1893), quipped that “One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry,” suggesting that the institution of marriage has a way of smothering romance under the weight of habit and familiarity. This same institutional cynicism animates A24’s latest comedy, “The ...
TwistedSifter
· Jul 4, 2026
An Adopted Bride Banned Her Biological Mom From Her Wedding. She Knew the Drama Wasn’t Worth the Risk.
You can't blame her one bit for making this decision. The post An Adopted Bride Banned Her Biological Mom From Her Wedding. She Knew the Drama Wasn’t Worth the Risk. appeared first on TwistedSifter.
Upworthy
· Jul 11, 2026
A bride’s divorced parents entered the reception together to ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’
I guarantee there's a very healthy coparenting relationship that led to this song choice. The post A bride’s divorced parents entered the reception together to ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ appeared first on Upworthy.
Slate Magazine
· Jun 22, 2026
The Abhorred Wedding Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—and Hopefully Never Have to Do
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