Democrats Could End Border Crisis Quickly. Instead, They’re Making It Worse.

Plus: Hidden Agenda in Left's New Hate Crime Bill

April 22 2021   Good morning from Washington, where the Biden administration insists there's nothing unusual to see at the U.S.-Mexico border. The surge of migrants not only is a crisis, but was avoidable because of what the Trump administration achieved, Mike Pence writes in an exclusive commentary. "Problematic Women" explores why we need a new law against hate crimes. Plus: the nasty fallout of the George Floyd case; Planned Parenthood's original sin; woke corporations sleep through China's threat; and, marking today's celebration, something nurturing for Earth Day. On this date in 1954, Sen. Joseph McCarthy, R-Wis., begins televised hearings investigating the Army for being "soft" on communism.     COMMENTARY Democrats Could End Border Crisis Quickly. Instead, They're Making It Worse. By Mike Pence President Biden inherited the most secure southern border in U.S. history. And yet already the Biden administration and Democrat lawmakers have unleashed the worst border crisis in the history of our country. More ANALYSIS Hidden Agenda in Left's New Hate Crime Bill By Virginia Allen Heritage Foundation's Sarah Parshall Perry outlines the similarities between the so-called COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and Democrats' hotly contested Equality Act. More COMMENTARY The Chauvin Verdict and the Damage of Political Theatrics By Cal Thomas The guilty verdict for former police officer Derek Chauvin on all counts was correct, based on the evidence, but the theatrics leading up to that trial and after the jurors had made their decision was... More COMMENTARY Sin of Planned Parenthood Is Abortion, Not Margaret Sanger By Star Parker The president of Planned Parenthood has used The New York Times as a confessional to fess up to the racist history of Planned Parenthood's founder, Margaret Sanger. More COMMENTARY On Earth Day, Let's Commit to Speeding Up Growth to Clean Up Earth By Drew Bond Economic research proves that freer economies are cleaner economies. A system rooted in economic freedom generates more wealth for individuals and societies, which they can invest in protecting the environment. More COMMENTARY Woke Corporations Adopt Hypocritical Playbook on China By Jarrett Stepman The same week that Major League Baseball announced it would move its All-Star Game out of Atlanta, it announced that it had extended a deal to get more involved in China's market. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Takeaway From Derek Chauvin Trial: Where Do We Go From Here? By Zack Smith Mob violence or intimidation tactics—especially when egged on by public leaders—are unacceptable and undermine the rule of law. More           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 letters@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.