Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1947, Bo Lundgren, Swedish politician was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Want Higher Turnout? Give Workers Time To Vote
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
The 2026 midterms are well underway, and a familiar pattern is emerging: Turnout remains doggedly low. Most recently, just 21 of eligible voters participated in North Dakota's primary election, while West Virginia reported similarly low turnout despite increased early voting participation. New York City is another somber case study.
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Mwebantu
· Jul 6, 2026
Hichilema in Kapiri Mposhi: ‘Your Vote Means More Opportunities’
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has told residents of Kapiri Mposhi that voting for UPND in August will bring more jobs, infrastructure and a lower cost of living. Addressing thousands, Hichilema thanked “ba Kapiri Mposhi for turning out in numbers” and said government will continue delivering development. “Expanded CDF has helped push education, health and other infrastructures [] The post Hichilema in Kapiri Mposhi: ‘Your Vote Means More Opportunities’ first appeared on Mwebantu.
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Study shows Democrats voting in record numbers
Democrats are pointing to the higher turnout in this year’s congressional primaries and special elections as evidence that voters are increasingly frustrated with Washington and energized ahead of the 2026 midterms. A Washington Post analysis of House primary races across 25 states found Democrat turnout has risen sharply compared with the last midterm cycle. More []...Click to read more
Crikey
· Jul 7, 2026
Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end
Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms are a welcome start. But fixing housing will require broader tax reform, state cooperation and far greater investment in social housing. The post Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end appeared first on Crikey.
POLITICO
· Jun 26, 2026
Steuerreform: Merz, Klingbeil und die Milliardenfrage
Der Takt für die Steuerreform: Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz, das Spitzentreffen am Wochenende und der Koalitionsausschuss. Diese Termine entscheiden, ob die Koalition handlungsfähig bleibt. Die SPD will spürbare Entlastungen für kleine und mittlere Einkommen, die Union pocht auf Subventionsabbau. Mit Rasmus Buchsteiner geht’s um die Stimmung zwischen den Spitzen und den Reformentwurf von Lars Klingbeil, der bis kommende []
South Africa Today
· Jun 21, 2026
Youth Participation in Local Government Elections: Why It Matters for South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Driving youth participation in local government elections is essential for achieving meaningful ground-level impact, according to civic leaders analyzing the country’s democratic engagement. Mbali Ntuli, Executive Director of the Ground Work Collective, emphasizes that young voters stand to gain the most from municipal polls, even as the nation faces significant systemic []
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, described voters turnout in the local government elections as encouraging The post ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for "Want Higher Turnout? Give Workers Time To Vote": Mwebantu — Hichilema in Kapiri Mposhi: ‘Your Vote Means More Opportunities’. Off The Press — Study shows Democrats voting in record numbers. Crikey — Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end. POLITICO — Steuerreform: Merz, Klingbeil und die Milliardenfrage. South Africa Today — Youth Participation in Local Government Elections: Why It Matters for South Africa. Vanguard News — ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election