4 Angles in Understanding Spread of COVID-19 in US, Europe

Plus: States Seeking Bailouts Are Making Payouts to Planned Parenthood

Jul 16, 2020   Good morning from Washington, where top health officials are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 surge. How does it compare with Europe? Fred Lucas reports. On the podcast, "War on History" author Jarrett Stepman ponders the very public resignation of a New York Times columnist. Plus: cash-strapped states give big to Planned Parenthood; AOC talks nonsense on violent crime; "Problematic Women" questions the left's assault on Goya Foods; and tips on choosing the right college. On this date in 1790, Congress picks mosquito-infested swampland on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia for the new nation's capital, calling it Washington in the District of Columbia.     News 4 Angles in Understanding Spread of COVID-19 in US, Europe By Fred Lucas Most European countries reopened schools as well as retail stores, restaurants, and bars at roughly the same time as about half of U.S. states grapple with a surge in COVID-19. More Commentary States Seeking Bailouts Are Making Payouts to Planned Parenthood By Andrea Jones Over the past four years, states have paid out more than $300 million to Planned Parenthood affiliates. Now, some of the biggest contributors are asking for federal money to cover their nonpandemic-related budget shortfalls. More Analysis A New York Times Columnist Falls to the Cancel Culture By Rachel del Guidice Jarrett Stepman discusses Bari Weiss' resignation from The New York Times, the goal of cancel culture, how you can fight it, and more. More Commentary Woke, Broke, or Worthy: How to Pick a College By Peter Wood Tip No. 1: Take a look at the past five or six commencement speakers. More Commentary Problematic Women: Cancel Culture Comes for Goya Foods and Ronald Reagan By Virginia Allen On this week's show, the hosts discuss Teen Vogue's latest article attacking former President Ronald Reagan and a "Mute White People" sticker on social media. More Commentary AOC Gets Caught Gaslighting About New York's Rising Violent Crime By GianCarlo Canaparo An astonishing increase in violent crime is ravaging New York City, and some politicians, particularly Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are offering false explanations instead of taking a serious look at the cause. 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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