Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2006, Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Red Scare is Back
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Daily Song - Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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AllSides
· Jul 7, 2026
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Really America
· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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The Week
· Jun 24, 2026
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Hartmann Report
· Jul 8, 2026
The Red Scare Returns: Trump Is Calling Us "Communists" Because He Doesn't Want America Talking About the Real Threat
Trump's latest Red Scare recycles one of America's oldest political tricks: invent an internal enemy to distract voters from the policies reshaping the country
BOL News
· Jul 12, 2026
7 terrifying horror films you shouldn’t miss this weekend
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Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
The Coven Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches
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Metro
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Daily Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
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Jewish News Syndicate
· Jul 7, 2026
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National Republican Congressional Committee
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
Trump visits Mount Rushmore on 250th July 4th to declare communism a ‘mortal threat to American liberty’
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Townhall
· Jul 7, 2026
This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'
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Crikey
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
ABC’s ‘Bona Fide News Program’ Lies About Conservatives Committing Crimes
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Men's Health
· Jul 2, 2026
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 5, 2026
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: The new socialists — Elite, ungrateful, and toxic as ever
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DNyuz
· Jul 10, 2026
‘Cancer inside the system’: Expert sounds alarm at threat that will outlast Trump
A prominent voice on democracy and authoritarianism used a stark medical image Friday to describe the health of American elections, and the warning was aimed squarely at anyone who assumes the threat begins and ends with one man. Appearing on MS NOW’s “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, pushed []
Consortium News
· Jun 22, 2026
Chris Hedges: The Joke Is On Us
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