The Truth About the Situation in Afghanistan

Plus: California and the West Burn Again

August 25 2021   Good morning from Washington, where Sen. Joni Ernst has a plan for what America can do as Afghanistan becomes a greater threat. She outlines it to Virginia Allen on "The Daily Signal Podcast." Are California's fires the result of climate change, or poor forest management? Jarrett Stepman looks at the facts. Plus: Vice President Kamala Harris rebukes China, David Ridenour looks at one corporation's antisemitic issues, and Bill Brewer shares why he decided to fight critical race theory in his local schools.      ANALYSIS The Truth About the Situation in Afghanistan By Virginia Allen "We've heard them say over and over again, 'Oh, Americans have safe passage to the airport. The Taliban is assisting them.' Baloney," says Sen. Joni Ernst. More COMMENTARY California and the West Burn Again By Jarrett Stepman The problem in California and throughout the West is enormous. A half-century of poor forest management will be difficult to undo. More NEWS Harris Assails China's Bid to 'Coerce,' 'Intimidate' South China Sea Neighbors By Fred Lucas "Beijing's actions continue to undermine the rules-based order and threaten the sovereignty of nations," says Vice President Harris. More COMMENTARY World Must Not Finance Taliban's Drive for Greater Power and Influence By Anthony B. Kim Identifying and blocking the Taliban from engaging in support of terrorism is a vital goal for the U.S. That will require greater oversight of formal and informal financial transactions undertaken by the... More COMMENTARY Why Unilever Should Shed Ben & Jerry's Brand By David Ridenour While Israel, the Middle East's only democracy, has been singled out for punishment, Unilever continues to do business with Iran, Iraq, and Syria—countries committed to Israel's destruction. More COMMENTARY I'm a Black Veteran, and I'm Fighting Critical Race Theory in My District By Bill Brewer As a black veteran living in a nearly all-white community for the last 18 years, my personal experience here has not been rooted in oppression, division, and racial privilege being stacked against me. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Utah Teacher's Anti-Parent Rant Exposes Broader, Disturbing Education Agenda By Kimberly Ells On the first day of school in a high school classroom, chemistry teacher Leah Kinyon had little to say about chemistry, but a lot to say about what she regards as the stupidity of parents. 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.