Morning Jolt: The Jussie Smollett Hoax Reaffirmed Progressive Fears

Making the click-through worthwhile: how actor Jussie Smollett's tale was tailor-made to play into the existing stereotypes of progressive minds; a look at how fear drives our political divisions; the Left and the Right react to Amazon's HQ2 incentives, and the scuttling of the deal with New York City, in different ways; and a hard truth about personal identity and social media.

If You Want to Understand Americans, Understand Their Fears

In light of the rapidly changing account of what happened to actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago, and the contention of unnamed police sources to local media that what was initially reported as a hate crime was a hoax staged by ...

February 18 2019

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The Jussie Smollett Hoax Reaffirmed Progressive Fears Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: how actor Jussie Smollett's tale was tailor-made to play into the existing stereotypes of progressive minds; a look at how fear drives our political divisions; the Left and the Right react to Amazon's HQ2 incentives, and the scuttling of the deal with New York City, in different ways; and a hard truth about personal identity and social media. If You Want to Understand Americans, Understand Their Fears In light of the rapidly changing account of what happened to actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago, and the contention of unnamed police sources to local media that what was initially reported as a hate crime was a hoax staged by ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Regular Order Kevin D. Williamson In our culture of extremes and the extraordinary, we need a return to the regular order. Rubio's Misguided Buyback Tax Jon Hartley Sen. Marco Rubio's misguided plan for a stock-buyback tax would create a triple-taxation scheme rather than spurring investment. Seven MPs Resign from Labour Party Mairead McArdle Seven members of British Parliament resigned from the Labour party Monday over concerns about Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, forming their own independent bloc. ADVERTISEMENT How Congress Can Reclaim Its Power Jay Cost The more that the majority party in Congress acts like a real team, the more it will resemble the unity of the executive branch. Otherwise, we will continue to have in Congress what we have right now: a cacophony of disparate voices. Bad Excuses for Leaving the GOP Peter J. Wallison It is hard to believe that someone with Wehner's experience in government and high-level politics could be so easily misled, or that he gained anything by this act other than the applause of the Left. Pat Caddell: The Pollster Who Foresaw and Helped Shape Trump's Victory John Fund More than most, he understood how disgusted voters were with leaders in both parties. The New, Angrier Socialism George Will Socialism in America is a watered down concept, but its advocates are energized. Sasse Warns Trump That National Emergency Could Set Dangerous Precedent Jack Crowe Senator Ben Sasse on Friday condemned President Trump for declaring a national emergency to secure border-wall funding. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING From Fire, By Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith Sohrab Ahmari "Relentlessly honest, deeply moving, Ahmari's story of his intellectual and spiritual journey from dismissive disbelief to vibrant Catholic faith is food for both mind and soul, and an important testimony to the invigorating power of truth.." — George Weigel, author, Witness to Hope LEARN MORE Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: February 18, 2019 Cartoons of the Day: February 15, 2019 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.