In the July 7 opinion piece “America can do much, much better,” writer Kevin Hancock, chairman of Hancock Lumber, made some astute observations about the unrepresentative nature of American politics. Unfortunately, and perhaps without intention, his implied “fie on both parties” suggested moral equivalency between a convicted criminal, his obstructionist and increasingly authoritarian party, and

Today is Saturday, July 13, the 195th day of 2024. There are 171 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 13, 1985, the “Live Aid” benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia. Also on this date: In 1793, French politician, physician