America Both in Crisis and on Trial

Plus: California University's Mandate of Ethnic Studies Driven by Hatred of America

Jul 27, 2020   Good morning from Washington, which is named after a giant whom the left demands we no longer venerate. It's crucial to defend and explain the truth of the nation's founding, our Jarrett Stepman writes. Quick, look: Facebook is erasing the concept of conversion therapy, Fred Lucas reports. On the podcast, author and commentator Kurt Schlichter sets the record straight on President Trump. Plus: requiring anti-American college courses; speaking up when it's no longer valued; and recalling a pioneer of the pro-life movement. On this date in 1974, the House Judiciary Committee adopts the first of three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon.     Commentary America Both in Crisis and on Trial By Jarrett Stepman The war on history is not about any particular figure or statue, or correcting a past wrong. No, it's about toppling the foundation of this country. It's about sweeping away America's past, both its institutions and culture, in an effort to begin again at year zero. More Commentary California State University's Mandate of Ethnic, Social Justice Studies Driven by Hatred of America By Mike Gonzalez Ethnic studies teach minorities that they have a long list of grievances against the United States, and particularly against whites. More Analysis Kurt Schlichter Wants You to Know 'The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (and You!)' By Rob Bluey Lawyer and commentator Kurt Schlichter's new book, "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (and You!)," goes straight to the heart of why the political left has such a disdain for the president. More Commentary Remembering Pro-Life Trailblazer Mildred Jefferson By Kay C. James In 1972, after seeing Mildred Jefferson on a national television interview, then-California Gov. Ronald Reagan credited her with his pro-life conversion. More News Facebook Says Ban on Conversion Therapy to Strike 'Right Balance' on Speech, Safety By Fred Lucas "Facebook isn't targeting harmful practices, but is censoring viewpoints that it doesn't like," says Heritage Foundation scholar Ryan T. Anderson. More Commentary Standing Up to 'Wokeness' and the Intolerance of the Mob By Katharine Gorka From around the country, we are hearing stories about companies, schools, and universities that are making public confessions and flagellating themselves for America's supposed "systemic racism." 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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