Washington State, ACLU Continue Crusade Against Florist’s Marriage Beliefs

Plus: Gov. Cuomo's Shameless War on the NRA

Nov 16, 2018   Happy Friday from Washington, where conservatives in the House have an opportunity to put some points on the board before the Democrats take over. Rachel del Guidice runs down some possibilities. With President Trump's support, can Congress get prison reform done? John Malcolm and John-Michael Seibler review the plan. Plus: James Gottry on a florist's ongoing legal battle to decline certain business, Tori Whiting on the toll of the president's trade war, and Kelsey Harkness on treasuring all of our children. Have a great weekend.     Commentary Washington State, ACLU Aren't Letting Up in Crusade Against Florist's Marriage Beliefs This week, Barronelle Stutzman, a 74-year-old florist, filed her arguments with the Washington Supreme Court, asking that it reverse the government's punishment of her, just like the high court did in Jack Phillips' case. More Commentary Trump Is Leading the Way on Conservative Criminal Justice Reform. Here's the Proposal. Conservative states have led the way on similar criminal justice reforms, adopting changes that successfully increase public safety, reduce prison spending, strengthen families and communities, and offer more Americans a second chance to lead a safe and prosperous life. More News House GOP Urged to Use Lame-Duck Session to Fund Border Wall, Make Good on Other Promises Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., says he thinks Republicans' 2018 lame-duck session has the potential to be as productive as that of the Democrats in 2010. More Analysis Podcast: The Consequences of the Sexual Revolution Continue We cover the "sex recession," the fanfare surrounding former first lady Michelle Obama's new book, and the absurd new ad promoting gender-neutral clothing. More Commentary Trump's Trade War Is Causing Long-Term Damage It is time for Trump to stop harming the "patriots" in America, eliminate billions of dollars in new tariffs, and seek alternative means to address trade disputes with China. More Commentary Gov. Cuomo's Shameless War on the NRA The National Rifle Association has sued New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Financial Services for allegedly threatening banks and insurers into severing business ties with the association. More Commentary Children With Down Syndrome Are Applying to Be on the Endangered Species List The point is simple—if we care so much about endangered animals, shouldn't we also care about endangered humans, too? More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames@comcast.net. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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