Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. 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 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. 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.
The Anti-Indigenous Slur in the Declaration of Independence Speaks Volumes
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
The US Declaration of Independence frames Indigenous resistance as aggression and colonial violence as self-defense.
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Law & Liberty
· Jul 3, 2026
The Mirror of 1776
Unfortunately, the Declaration of Independence does not unite us today. It indicts us.
Le Monde
· Jun 23, 2026
250 years of American independence: The birth and original sin of a new world
'America 250' (2/13). The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, still stands out for its audacity. The self-determination of a people, the consent of the governed, a commitment to shared principles of equality and the 'pursuit of happiness:' It was a revolution! And a great thirst for freedom, which nevertheless stopped at the chains of slaves.
Western Standard
· Jun 24, 2026
LIVINGSTONE: Ottawa gave BC First Nations over $27 billion over 23 years — and most lacked treaties
According to an Angus Reid poll in March, 53 of British Columbians believe that the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), passed unanimously by the British Columbia (BC) legislature in 2019, “goes too far in limiting provincial authority,” up from 44 in August. Today, as concerns over property rights grow, and despite the desire of most Canadians who want indigenous Canadians to prosper, that number may be even higher.
ScheerPost
· Jul 3, 2026
America at 250: Rethinking Independence and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Joshua Scheer As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, politicians from across the political spectrum are invoking the familiar language of freedom, democracy and American exceptionalism. Fireworks, patriotic speeches and national celebrations present the nation’s founding as the birth of liberty and self-government. political leaders across the ideological spectrum []
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 29, 2026
Some Indigenous people are wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study
Some Indigenous people are wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
My mother fled Cuba and found the freedom too many Americans now forget
A heartfelt Independence Day tribute celebrating the Declaration of Independence, free enterprise, and the gratitude owed to a nation of courage.
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Related coverage for "The Anti-Indigenous Slur in the Declaration of Independence Speaks Volumes": Law & Liberty — The Mirror of 1776. Le Monde — 250 years of American independence: The birth and original sin of a new world. Western Standard — LIVINGSTONE: Ottawa gave BC First Nations over $27 billion over 23 years — and most lacked treaties. ScheerPost — America at 250: Rethinking Independence and the Stories We Tell Ourselves. Canada's National Observer — Some Indigenous people are wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study. Fox News — My mother fled Cuba and found the freedom too many Americans now forget