Why ‘Real’ Socialism Leads to Tyranny

Plus: A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020   Good morning from Washington, where President Trump seeks to reassure the nation that we will get through the crisis prompted by the coronavirus. We've got the latest news from Fred Lucas, an explainer on COVID-19 from Dr. Kevin Pham, and a proposal to help the needy from Paul Winfree and Marie Fishpaw. On the podcast, a congressman with his own health challenge dismisses "Medicare for All." Plus: debunking "nice" socialism and revealing the origins of the women's movement. On this date in 1947, President Harry Truman asks Congress to help Greece and Turkey fend off communism, a policy that becomes known as the Truman Doctrine.     Commentary Why 'Real' Socialism Leads to Tyranny By Jarrett Stepman "What happened and existed in the Soviet Union was not socialism. It was authoritarian communism," says Sen. Bernie Sanders. More Analysis A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Coronavirus By Kevin Pham COVID-19 is not "just like the flu." It may or may not ultimately infect and kill as many people as influenza viruses, but those who do contract the disease are at greater risk. More News Trump Suspends Travel From Europe, Offers Financial Aid for Coronavirus By Fred Lucas "Smart action today will prevent the spread of the virus tomorrow," says President Trump. More Commentary 3 Food Aid Steps Policymakers Can Take for Needy Hurt by Coronavirus By Paul Winfree Today, the federal government spends more than $1.1 trillion annually on welfare benefits through a system that can provide the platform for a narrow, temporary, and targeted response if one becomes necessary. More News Supreme Court Allows Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Program to Stay in Place By Jason Hopkins The Supreme Court delivers a win for the Trump administration's immigration agenda, blocking a federal court injunction that would have limited a program that requires asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico. More Analysis 'Medicare for All ... Is Going to Destroy the Quality of Medicine,' Lawmaker Says By Rachel del Guidice "Medicare for All" is "going to take money out of the system for our doctors and hospitals," says Rep. Jim Hagedorn, R-Minn. "That's going to degrade care. It's going to force people to have longer waiting systems." More Commentary Problematic Women: Uncovering the True History Behind the Women's Movement By Lauren Evans On this episode, we say goodbye to our co-host, Kelsey Bolar. Before she goes, Kelsey joins us to discuss our favorite topics: feminism and conservatism. More News National Security Adviser Blames China for Swift Spread of Coronavirus By Fred Lucas China's government initially "covered up" the new coronavirus and delayed global response to the disease by at least two months, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien says. 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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