4 Things the Liberal Media Won’t Tell You About Black Lives Matter

Plus: Is This the Stupidest Time in America's History?

Jun 26, 2020   Happy Friday from Washington, where the words Black Lives Matter emblazon a street near the White House. But many Americans will be surprised by what the organization stands for, Fred Lucas writes. House Democrats don't like a Republican measure against defunding police departments, Rachel del Guidice reports. On the podcast, a Hispanic evangelical leader shares a message about racial reconciliation. Plus: the Supreme Court boosts the LGBT agenda; two black leaders rebut the left's slavery narrative; the rise of stupid; and a way to say you're a #ProudAmerican. Five years ago today, the Supreme Court rules 5-4 in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage can't be banned and must be recognized nationwide.     News 4 Things the Liberal Media Won't Tell You About Black Lives Matter By Fred Lucas At least one self-described "trained Marxist" founded the organization behind the Black Lives Matter movement, and that organization also has called for dismantling the nuclear family. More News Are You a #ProudAmerican? Here's an Opportunity to Say Why By Ken McIntyre "As some in the media question the very core of our nation and spread the myth that America is fundamentally oppressive, we want to remind the nation that the opposite is true: We were the first country ever founded on liberty and equality," writes Jessica Anderson of Heritage Action. More News House Democrats Block GOP Resolution Opposing Efforts to Defund Police By Rachel del Guidice The Republican resolution notes that city councils, such as those in New York City; Hartford, Connecticut; Austin, Texas; Minneapolis; and Baltimore, are considering cuts to funding or even fully defunding their police forces. More Analysis Hispanic Pastor Calls on Church and Government to Bridge Racial Divide By Virginia Allen Rev. Samuel Rodriguez explains the need for a national commission to address the broken trust between the African American community and law enforcement, and the role of the church during this critical time in history. More Commentary Countering the Lethal Narrative of the 1619 Project With Robert Woodson and Kenneth Blackwell By Bill Walton "The 1619 Project is nothing but a group of apologists for the expansion of the welfare state," says Blackwell. More Commentary Supreme Court's LGBTQ Decision Is Formula for Chaos By Star Parker Justice Neil Gorsuch equates our protection from discrimination because of circumstances of birth with discrimination against the choices individuals make. More Commentary Is This the Stupidest Time in America's History? By Katrina Trinko A white woman is yelling at black cops about racism, an activist is calling for "Imagine" to be our new national anthem, and so much more. 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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