Meet Larry Krasner, the Rogue Prosecutor Wreaking Havoc in Philadelphia

Plus: 6 Cases of Chinese Infiltration of Universities and Research—and What Trump Is Doing About It

October 30 2020   Happy Friday from Washington, where the Justice Department is cracking down on the suspicious activities of Chinese nationals. Fred Lucas reports. The ideological stance of Philadelphia's top prosecutor makes him less likely to go after rioters and other criminals, Cully Stimson and Zack Smith write. On the podcast, learn about the pro-police group Bolster the Blue. Plus: the economy rebounds as it reopens; suppressing a China-wary video; and deadly terrorism in France. On this date in 1938, a radio dramatization of H.G. Wells' classic "The War of the Worlds" staged by 23-year-old Orson Welles scares some Americans into thinking a Martian invasion is unfolding. Halloween is tomorrow.     COMMENTARY Meet Larry Krasner, the Rogue Prosecutor Wreaking Havoc in Philadelphia By Cully Stimson The number of homicides and other violent crimes in Philadelphia has exploded since Krasner was elected, and the vast majority of victims are black. More NEWS 6 Cases of Chinese Infiltration of Universities and Research—and What Trump Is Doing About It By Fred Lucas "We are blocking visas for certain Chinese graduate students and researchers with ties to China's military fusion strategy to prevent them from stealing … sensitive research," says acting Homeland Security... More COMMENTARY The Results Are in: Reopening Fuels Record Economic Expansion By Joel Griffith As reopening continues in states and cities across the nation, economic growth last quarter smashes all prior records—jumping by 7.4%. More NEWS Vimeo Removes Video Showing Ties Between Pro-China Group, Black Lives Matter Founder By Fred Lucas A popular video platform has removed a video critical of apparent connections between the Chinese Communist Party and a founder of the Black Lives Matter organization. More COMMENTARY Here's What You Need to Know About the Recent Islamist Terrorist Attacks in France By Douglas Blair The suspect in the killing of three in a church in Nice, France, reportedly repeated the Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greater") over and over. More NEWS Email Marketing Firm Warns It May Censor Content By Fred Lucas Mailchimp will use its "sole discretion" to determine whether messages are misleading and can be removed. More ANALYSIS How 'Bolster the Blue' Stands in the Gap for Law Enforcement By Rachel del Guidice Brenda Tillett, president of Bolster the Blue, talks about what her organization is doing to support the men and women of law enforcement. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Border Chief Morgan Is Criticized for—Wait for It—Wanting to Secure Border By James Carafano Censoring and criticizing government officials who are trying to enforce the law and ensure public safety is deeply troubling. 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.