2 Actions US Must Take in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Crisis

Plus: Critical Race Theory Weakens Society and Breeds Hate, Minorities Say

May 15 2021     Good morning from Washington, where the Biden administration downplays the seriousness of the pipeline hacking that has sparked gas shortages. The government needs to be ready next time, Katie Tubb and Dustin Carmack write. Minorities begin to question what critical race theory means to a free country, Jarrett Stepman reports. Plus: a West Virginia Democrat questions the D.C. statehood drive; a jobs report shows what happens when you discourage work; and gun owners to the rescue. On this date in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt imposes mandatory gasoline rationing in 17 Eastern states as America gears up for World War II, a measure that expands to all 48 states by year's end. Enjoy the weekend.     COMMENTARY 2 Actions US Must Take in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Crisis By Dustin Carmack Could the hack that took down a pipeline, leaving Americans in several states with gas shortages, happen again? Absolutely. More NEWS Critical Race Theory Weakens Society and Breeds Hate, Minorities Say By Jarrett Stepman Robby Starbuck, a director and producer, discusses how critical race theory mirrors how Marxists have used racial division in other countries to empower their ideas. More COMMENTARY Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Gets It: DC Statehood Requires Constitutional Amendment By Zack Smith The 23rd Amendment would have to be repealed before the bulk of the current District of Columbia could be transformed from our nation's capital into our nation's 51st state. More COMMENTARY Liberals Should Learn From Weak Jobs Report That Incentives Matter By Larry Elder "Experts" predicted 1 million jobs would be created in April. The actual number fell far short, at 266,000. More COMMENTARY In These 11 Cases, a Firearm Saved the Owner or Others By Amy Swearer In Beech Grove, Indiana, a good Samaritan with a firearm came to the aid of a Walmart security officer after a suspected shoplifter threatened the officer with a gun 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.