Fourth of July 2023: Which three US presidents died on Independence Day? US celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and remembers the Founding Fathers who made it possible The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
10 Weirdest Facts About The American Revolution: Jefferson, Betsy Ross And The Ethiopian Regiment In the classic movie “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” one of the characters offers the statement “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” Benzinga · Jul 2, 2022
Classical home listening: John Adams Collected Works Bonus extras make Nonesuch’s 40-disc box set of the prolific American composer well worth the investment The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022
Global Primordium prostate cancer trial begins with Bundaberg man the first participant When John Adams' cancer resurfaced last year, he thought he would have to travel hundreds of kilometres for treatment. But with promising early results, an Australian-first clinical trial is allowing him to receive care from the comfort of his home. ABC News · Jun 30, 2022
Mike Pence's actions on Jan. 6 were wholly unremarkable – until they saved the nation New revelations from the congressional committee investigating the events on and leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol show the crucial role then-Vice President Mike Pence played in thwarting the insurrection – and reveal the principles behind his actions. The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022
LSO/Rattle review – transatlantic glitz and lithe elegance Simon Rattle once again showed his affinity with Haydn before a distinct second half featuring a London premiere of John Adams and extrovert Gershwin works The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
Composer and performer Ingram Marshall dies at age 80 Visionary musician Ingram Marshall has died at the age of 80; a leading figure of the West Coast avant-garde music scene, Marshall forged unusual connections between minimalism and electronic music. WEKU · Jun 2, 2022
Supreme Court: "Political" since forever Politics is nothing new in the supposedly august Supreme Court — and it's often been the worst possible kind Salon · May 15, 2022
‘He’s only 12 inches tall. I found him at a car boot sale’: John Adams’s best phone picture The artist on creating a tableau with a toy and some cheap plastic plants The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022
Labour dominate in Gateshead local elections losing just one seat to the Liberal Democrats Despite hopes for the Green party in this year's local elections they failed to win a seat Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022
LaRose defeats Adams in Ohio Secretary of State Republican primary Incumbent Frank LaRose defeated John Adams in the May 3, 2022, Republican Party primary for Ohio Secretary of State. As of Wednesday morning, LaRose had received 66% of the vote to Adams’ 34%. LaRose will face Democratic primary winner Chelsea Clark (D) in the general election on Nov. 8. Ballotpedia · May 5, 2022
Ohio's GOP elections chief faces conservative foe in primary Ohio’s Republican primary for secretary of state features a matchup between incumbent elections chief Frank LaRose and conservative challenger John Adams, who has questioned the 2020 presidential election results The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
25 unknown facts about Thomas Jefferson Apparently the third president harvested opium and had a pet mockingbird named Dick Salon · Apr 30, 2022
GOP election-deniers elevate races for secretary of state Add one more group of contests to the white-hot races for Congress and governor that will dominate this year’s midterm elections: secretaries of state The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022 Community leaders kick off planning for Bronzeville Trail, a years-long project Leaders expect the trail to rival the popular 606 Trail, but fundraising is still an issue.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022 Commentary: Little boxes: The pitfalls of ideology To successfully govern, the United States, like all democracies, must effectively navigate among competing ideologies. When competition is manifested by vigorous debate leading to compromise, democracy works. If, however, ideology begets hyperpartisanship, then dysfunction, paralysis or even civil war can be the result. The inevitability and pitfalls of adversarial government…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022 ‘Clearly ludicrous’ smears fly in Republican-on-Republican attacks For the second time in two weeks, GOP lawmakers have found themselves the targets of outlandish, evidence-free attacks — lobbed by fellow Republicans.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Election skeptics roil GOP contests for secretary of state Republican state election officials in several states are having to defend their records as they face challengers from within their own party who either outright deny that Democrat Joe Biden won the presidency or raise unsubstantiated claims that elections are not secure
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Renée Fleming to portray Pat Nixon at Paris Opera in 2023 American soprano Renée Fleming is to make rare operatic appearances as Pat Nixon in a new production of John Adams’ “Nixon in China” at the Paris Opera next season
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022 SoundState: LPO/Edward Gardner review – a compelling musical journey Rebecca Saunders’ concerto was the highlight of an opening night that also included Missy Mazzoli and the last major work by George Walker
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022 ‘They’re entitled to know the world isn’t always a safe place’: how to talk to your children about the permacrisis With the Ukraine invasion still raging, Covid cases rising again and the ongoing climate crisis, young people are picking up anxieties from social media and the playground. So what’s the best way to handle it?
Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2022 Two candidates running in Ohio Secretary of State Republican primary election Incumbent Frank LaRose and John Adams are running in the Republican Party primary for Ohio Secretary of State on May 3, 2022.