NR Daily: DNA Doesn’t Define Who We Really Are

Should we cast aside our family heritage because of a pie chart on a DNA test?

October 19 2018

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DNA Doesn't Define Who We Really Are Jonah Goldberg The appeals from DNA-testing services are based on the idea that your "real" culture and identity exists in your DNA. That is grotesque and profoundly illiberal. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories A Clash of Judicial Visions John Yoo and James C. Phillips It turns our constitutional system on its end to allow five Justices to overrule the will of the overwhelming majority of the people. The Poisonous Allure of Right-Wing Violence Rich Lowry Gavin McInnes might be right that he has a growth commodity. All the more reason to resist his siren call of violence. Pompeo: America Approaching Immigration 'Crisis' Mairead McArdle In Mexico City Friday, the secretary of state stressed the importance of stemming the flow of migrants and reforming American immigration law. ADVERTISEMENT The Blackface Party Kevin D. Williamson The secretary of state of the Cherokee Nation rightly rebukes her for making a "mockery" of native ancestry. Van Gogh for Beginners Kyle Smith Painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel tries to organize his movie into a burning fever, and partially succeeds. Can You Ever Forgive Me? Goes Soft on Crime Armond White McCarthy's character sneers at others, drinks to excess at a temporary job, lives in filth with her cat, steals toilet paper and a coat belonging to another guest at a party, and yet still thinks herself sinned-against. Embrace E-Verify The Editors Should the GOP gain ground next month, a serious immigration reform may again be on the table. The party will need a clear command from voters to address illegal immigration in an effective way. Cory Booker: 'Why Are Other Countries Out-Americaning Us?' Jack Crowe The New Jersey Democrat, a 2020 presidential hopeful, complained Friday that other countries are living up to American Ideals better than America. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: October 18, 2018 Fall Colors ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.