Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, August 10, 2025. Today, a review of Heather Cox Richardson's classic study of Wounded Knee, Drew on Chuck Mangione, Clay on gerrymandering, and the week's obituaries.
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Sunday Books & Culture - Nonfiction
Edited by Vanessa Sekinger
Heather Cox Richardson's classic study of Wounded Knee has important lessons for our own age.
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HUMOR: Thank you, Miss Sechrist
By Drew Gallagher
Can Drew write an entire column about the Flugelhorn's greatest master? With the help an elementary school teacher, the answer is ... well, see below.
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POLITICAL CARTOON: It's All about the Gerrymander
By Clay Jones
If we're in a race to the bottom, let's go all the way!
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
The Advance is pleased to publish obituaries submitted by families who wish to provide a longer, personal tribute. For details, see our About page, or contact the editor (mdavis@fxbgadvance.com).
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All Obituaries for August 2-8, 2025
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