History of Laura Ingraham in Timeline
Laura Ingraham is a prominent American conservative television host, best known for hosting *The Ingraham Angle* on Fox News Channel since 2017. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Prior to her television career, Ingraham hosted *The Laura Ingraham Show*, a nationally syndicated radio program, solidifying her presence as a leading voice in conservative media.
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1926: Notes on Democracy Published
The book Notes on Democracy was published in 1926.
1930: I'll Take My Stand Published
The book I'll Take My Stand was published in 1930.
1941: The Managerial Revolution Published
The book The Managerial Revolution was published in 1941.
1948: Ideas Have Consequences Published
The book Ideas Have Consequences was published in 1948.
1951: God and Man at Yale Published
The book God and Man at Yale was published in 1951.
1953: The Conservative Mind Published
The book The Conservative Mind was published in 1953.
1960: The Conscience of a Conservative Published
The book The Conscience of a Conservative was published in 1960.
June 19, 1963: Laura Ingraham Born
On June 19, 1963, Laura Anne Ingraham was born. She is an American conservative television presenter who hosts The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel and is the editor-in-chief of LifeZette.
1964: A Choice Not an Echo Published
The book A Choice Not an Echo was published in 1964.
1981: Graduated from Glastonbury High School
In 1981, Laura Ingraham graduated from Glastonbury High School.
1984: Controversial Articles in The Dartmouth Review
In 1984, while editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Ingraham wrote several controversial articles, including one that outed members of the campus Gay Students Association.
1985: Graduated from Dartmouth College
In 1985, Ingraham graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and Russian.
1987: A Conflict of Visions and The Closing of the American Mind Published
In 1987, both the book A Conflict of Visions and the book The Closing of the American Mind were published.
1991: Earned Juris Doctor Degree
In 1991, Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia.
1991: Graduated with a Juris Doctor
In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.
1991: Law Clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr.
In 1991, after graduating from law school, Ingraham became a law clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
1992: Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
From 1992 to 1993, Ingraham clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
1995: Featured on The New York Times Magazine Cover
In 1995, Laura Ingraham appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine in connection with a story about young conservatives.
1996: Organized Dark Ages Weekend
In 1996, Laura Ingraham and Jay P. Lefkowitz organized the first Dark Ages Weekend in response to Renaissance Weekend.
1996: Became Host on MSNBC
In 1996, Laura Ingraham first became a host on MSNBC.
1997: Changed Views on Homosexuality
In 1997, Ingraham wrote an essay in The Washington Post stating she changed her views on homosexuality after witnessing her gay brother's struggle with his partner's AIDS diagnosis.
April 2001: Launched The Laura Ingraham Show
In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched The Laura Ingraham Show, which was heard on 306 stations and on XM Satellite Radio.
2001: The Death of the West Published
The book The Death of the West was published in 2001.
2003: Publication of "Shut Up & Sing"
In 2003, Ingraham published her book "Shut Up & Sing", which became relevant in 2018 when she used similar language against NBA players.
2003: Advocated for the Iraq War
In 2003, Laura Ingraham advocated for the invasion of Iraq.
2004: The Laura Ingraham Show Moved to Talk Radio Network
In 2004, The Laura Ingraham Show, originally syndicated by Westwood One, moved to Talk Radio Network.
April 2005: Announced breast cancer treatment
In April 2005, Laura Ingraham announced that she had undergone treatment for breast cancer.
2008: Fox News Trial Run for "Just In"
In 2008, Fox News Channel gave Laura Ingraham a three-week trial run for a new show entitled "Just In".
2008: Adopted daughter Maria
In 2008, Laura Ingraham adopted a girl, Maria, from Guatemala.
2009: Adopted son Michael Dmitri
In 2009, Laura Ingraham adopted a boy, Michael Dmitri, from Russia.
2011: Adopted son Nikolai Peter
In 2011, Laura Ingraham adopted a second boy, Nikolai Peter, from Russia.
November 2012: Departure from Talk Radio Network
In November 2012, Laura Ingraham announced her departure from Talk Radio Network, declining to renew her contract after nearly a decade.
January 2, 2013: New Program Syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group
On January 2, 2013, Laura Ingraham's new radio program, syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group, began airing.
2013: Opposed Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan
In 2013, Ingraham opposed the proposed bipartisan US Senate comprehensive immigration reform plan.
September 2014: Claimed Obama Sent Assistance to Africa Due to Colonialism Guilt
In September 2014, Ingraham claimed that then-president Barack Obama sent assistance to Africa during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and exposed Americans to the virus because of his guilt over "colonialism".
2014: Criticized Immigration Policies and Politicians
In 2014, Laura Ingraham criticized immigration policies, denounced Eric Cantor for supporting the DREAM Act, and criticized Renee Ellmers for supporting comprehensive immigration reform.
2015: Founded LifeZette
In 2015, Laura Ingraham and businessman Peter Anthony founded LifeZette, a conservative American website.
2016: Criticized Bushism
During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, Laura Ingraham said she considered the Iraq war a mistake and criticized "Bushism" as Trump ran against Jeb Bush.
2016: Expressed support for Trump
In 2016 after Trump became the Republican nominee Laura Ingraham expressed support for Trump during her speech at the Republican National Committee.
2016: Hillbilly Elegy Published
The book Hillbilly Elegy was published in 2016.
September 2017: Criticized Trump on DREAMer Amnesty
In September 2017, Ingraham criticized Trump for considering an agreement with Democrats on amnesty for DREAMers, questioning when the American working class would get amnesty.
October 2017: Host of The Ingraham Angle
In October 2017, Laura Ingraham became the host of The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel.
2017: The Benedict Option Published
The book The Benedict Option was published in 2017.
January 2018: Sold Majority Stake in LifeZette
In January 2018, Laura Ingraham confirmed that she had sold the majority stake in LifeZette to The Katz Group, owned by Canadian billionaire Daryl Katz.
February 2018: "Shut Up and Dribble" Controversy
In February 2018, Ingraham told NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant to "shut up and dribble" after James criticized Trump. Her statement drew criticism and was followed by explanations citing her 2003 book, Shut Up & Sing.
February 2018: Warned Trump against supporting gun control
In February 2018, Laura Ingraham warned Trump not to support gun control after comments he made in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
March 2018: Show boycotted after ridiculing David Hogg
In March 2018, Laura Ingraham's show was boycotted by 27 sponsors after she ridiculed David Hogg, a 17-year-old student survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. This was followed by an apology from Ingraham.
June 18, 2018: Compared Children's Facilities to Summer Camps
On June 18, 2018, Ingraham defended the Trump administration's family separation policy, comparing children's facilities to "summer camps" and "boarding schools".
July 2018: Criticized Kevin Yoder on Asylum Policy
In July 2018, Ingraham harshly criticized Republican congressman Kevin Yoder for supporting a Democratic bill that rolled back Attorney General Jeff Sessions' order regarding asylum seekers.
August 9, 2018: Ingraham Angle Monologue
On her August 9, 2018 Ingraham Angle monologue, Laura Ingraham stated she was not talking about "race or ethnicity" and went on to say, "There is something slipping away in this country and it's not about race or ethnicity. It's what was once a common understanding by both parties that American citizenship is a privilege, and one that at a minimum requires respect for the rule of law and loyalty to our constitution."
August 2018: Comments on Changing Demographics
In August 2018, Ingraham stated that "some parts of the country it does seem like the America we know and love doesn't exist anymore" due to "massive demographic changes" related to immigration.
October 2018: Companies continued to shun Ingraham's show
As of October 2018, companies were continuing to shun Laura Ingraham's show despite the increased ratings.
October 2018: Urged Audience to Vote Republican
In October 2018, Ingraham urged her audience to vote Republican in the upcoming midterm elections, claiming Democrats want to replace American voters.
December 2018: The Laura Ingraham Show Went Off Air
In December 2018, The Laura Ingraham Show went off the air. Laura Ingraham continues to produce podcast material for Courtside's PodcastOne division.
2018: Why Liberalism Failed Published
The book Why Liberalism Failed was published in 2018.
May 2019: Showed Graphic of Censored Voices
In May 2019, Ingraham's show displayed a graphic of "prominent voices censored on social media", including Paul Nehlen, known for anti-Semitic remarks.
June 2019: Spread Claims About Asylum Seekers Carrying Ebola
In June 2019, Ingraham spread unsubstantiated claims that asylum seekers to the United States may carry the Ebola virus.
June 2019: Dismissed reports of Trump delaying D-Day commemoration
In June 2019, Laura Ingraham dismissed reports that Trump had delayed his participation in D-Day commemoration activities to sit for an interview with her as "fake news", despite video evidence to the contrary.
August 2019: Condemned China's Human Rights Abuses
In August 2019, Laura Ingraham condemned China's "brutal violation of basic human rights" and China's Xinjiang internment camps for Muslim ethnic minority groups.
2019: Questioned vaccine legitimacy
During the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2019, Laura Ingraham repeatedly questioned vaccine legitimacy.
May 2020: Criticized face mask requirements
In May 2020, Laura Ingraham criticized requirements that people wear face masks in public as a way to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
June 15, 2020: FDA revoked Emergency Use Authorization of hydroxychloroquine
On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration revoked the Emergency Approval of hydroxychloroquine (and chloroquine).
October 2020: Spread misinformation about New Zealand's pandemic response
In October 2020, Laura Ingraham and her guest Victor Davis Hanson spread misinformation about New Zealand's response to the pandemic on her show, referring to managed isolation facilities as "camps".
2020: Drew Brees Support Criticism
In 2020, Ingraham was criticized for supporting Drew Brees' statements against protesters kneeling during the national anthem, after previously criticizing African-American athletes for similar actions.
January 6, 2021: Advanced antifa conspiracy theory about Capitol attack
Following the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, Laura Ingraham advanced the conspiracy theory that people associated with antifa were responsible. She also texted Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, urging the president to tell people in the Capitol to go home, recognizing the damage it was causing to his legacy.
July 27, 2021: Ridiculed Capitol Police
On July 27, 2021, Laura Ingraham ridiculed four members of the Capitol Police and D.C. Police who had responded to the January 6th insurrection, after they testified to House lawmakers.
2021: Suggested ending unemployment benefits
In 2021, Laura Ingraham suggested getting rid of unemployment benefits for people capable of work.
September 2022: Criticized Biden's student loan forgiveness program
In September 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, stating that her mother worked as a waitress until she was 73 to pay for Ingraham's loans. This led to criticism on Twitter regarding her mother's work situation.
2022: Aired Report on Zulock Case
In 2022, Ingraham aired a report about the case of William and Zachary Zulock, two gay men convicted of abusing their adoptive children, and made controversial claims about LGBTQ+ activists.
2022: Criticized FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
In 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Justice Department and FBI for the search of Trump's private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago, over his handling of classified information.
2024: Suggested Republicans might 'turn the page' from Trump
In 2022, Laura Ingraham suggested that Republican voters might "turn the page" and back another 2024 presidential candidate "if we can get someone who has all Trump's policies, who's not Trump".
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