California’s Disastrous State Illustrates Limits of Progressivism

Plus: The Truth About America's Founding and Slavery

Oct 31, 2019   Happy Halloween from Washington, where the Trump administration offers a sane alternative to liberals' scary "Medicare for All." Sen. Joni Ernst underscores some troubling facts in The Heritage Foundation's new Index of U.S. Military Strength. Civil War historian Allen Guelzo visits the podcast to challenge The New York Times' controversial 1619 Project. Plus, observations on an overrated lawyers group, House Democrats' impeachment railroad, how progressives ruined California, and Kanye West's newfound faith. On this date in 1864, Congress welcomes Nevada as the 36th state.     Commentary In Trump Impeachment Probe, Democrats Refuse to Follow Nixon and Clinton Precedents By Hans von Spakovsky Under Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership, House Democrats are breaking decades of norms on impeachment proceedings. More Commentary California's Disastrous State Illustrates Limits of Progressivism By Victor Davis Hanson Our resolute ancestors took a century to turn a wilderness into California. Our irresolute generation in just a decade or two has been turning California into a wilderness. More Analysis The Truth About America's Founding and Slavery By Daniel Davis "If I were to take The 1619 Project [from The New York Times] purely at its word ... then I would have to assume that the American experiment from the very start was a hideously flawed mistake," says Allen Guelzo, a scholar at Princeton University. More News White House Touts 'Health Care for You' as Better Option Than 'Medicare for All' By Fred Lucas The White House is laying out a "Health Care for You" agenda to boost competition and transparency, lower prescription prices, and produce greater affordability in health-related costs. More News US Military Strength Rated 'Marginal' as China, Russia on Move By Fred Lucas "While the Russia strategy is to disrupt the United States, it's China's intent to absolutely displace us. China seeks to expand everywhere America is perceived to be retreating," warns Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. More Commentary Problematic Women: Kanye West Speaks Out Against Porn and Abortion By Lauren Evans We're sharing all the news on hip-hop star Kanye West's new album, "Jesus Is King." More Commentary Senators Should Ignore Liberal Lawyers Group When Evaluating Judicial Nominees By Thomas Jipping In a hearing yesterday, a nominee for the 9th Circuit Court weeps when asked to defend himself against a liberal group's insinuation that he would not be fair to LGBT people. 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 johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. 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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