Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1662, Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria (died 1726) was born. In 1775, Simon Boerum, American farmer and politician (born 1724) passed away. In 1806, James Smith, Irish-American lawyer and politician (born 1719) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Alabamafication of National Politics
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
What the race between Doug Jones and Tommy Tuberville says about America's past and future
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Right 67%
Fox News
· Jul 1, 2026
DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future
Socialists on the march: The Democratic Socials of America topple another Democratic incumbent, this time in Colorado, and eye national expansion
Twitchy
· Jul 10, 2026
Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video)
Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video)
Quadrant Magazine
· Jun 27, 2026
It’s Time
To my shame, I was once and briefly a Liberal. Now, like so many others in Australia's legion of the disenchanted, it is One Nation that will be getting my vote
Slate
· Jul 4, 2026
This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.
One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.
Slate Magazine
· Jul 4, 2026
Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.
One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
US political divide deepens as left’s hatred towards America grows
Heritage Senior Advisor and Research Fellow Allen Mendenhall discusses the growing political divide in the United States and the nation's changing sense of identity. “I think it’s a divided America; in fact, I think the red state blue state divide has become even more bifurcated in the last decade,” Mr Mendenhall told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “It’s not something I see easing up anytime soon, but I also see a lot more pride. “I feel as if the left has begun to sort of despise America’s traditions and despise America’s culture … a lot of them even hate America.”
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Related coverage for "The Alabamafication of National Politics": Fox News — DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future. Twitchy — Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video). Quadrant Magazine — It’s Time. Slate — This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.. Slate Magazine — Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.. Sky News Australia — US political divide deepens as left’s hatred towards America grows