Amazon Blocks Ad for Book Investigating Black Lives Matter

Plus: Election Panel's Giving Twitter a Pass on Hunter Biden Laptop Cover-up Is a Travesty

September 16 2021   Good morning from Washington, where Democrats pack a $3.5 trillion spending bill with wasteful programs that Americans don't need. John Goodman breaks it down. Amazon torpedoes advertising for a Heritage Foundation scholar's book exposing Black Lives Matter. Don't miss Fred Lucas' report. On the podcast, learn about a group that keeps an eye on President Biden's major nominees. Plus: the FCC takes a dive on Hunter Biden, an ethics complaint greets AOC at the Met, and the president turns his back on women. On this date in 2013, a contractor goes on a rampage at the Navy Yard in the nation's capital, killing 12 with a sawed-off shotgun before police fatally shoot him.     NEWS Amazon Blocks Ad for Book Investigating Black Lives Matter By Fred Lucas Amazon this week blocked an advertisement for a new book on Black Lives Matter leaders, claiming content that "revolves around controversial or highly debated social topics is not permitted." More COMMENTARY Election Panel's Giving Twitter a Pass on Hunter Biden Laptop Cover-up Is a Travesty By Tim Murtaugh The Federal Election Commission has cleared Twitter of violating any election laws by censoring a New York Post story about Hunter Biden's notorious laptop less than three weeks before the 2020 election. More COMMENTARY Cradle to Grave Waste Fills Democrats' $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan By John Goodman The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates the bill's true spending isn't $3.5 trillion as touted, but at least $5 trillion. More NEWS Ocasio-Cortez's Attendance at Lavish Met Gala Draws Ethics Complaint By Andrew Kerr Critics of the Democratic congresswoman lambasted her on social media for attending the lavish event wearing a dress with the slogan "tax the rich." More COMMENTARY After Biden Abandons Afghan Women, His 'Women's Rights' Rhetoric Rings Hollow By Arielle Del Turco In a bold act of defiance against the Taliban, hundreds of Afghan women took to the streets of Kabul, demanding that the Taliban respect their rights. In response, Taliban fighters beat them. More ANALYSIS Putting a Spotlight on Biden's Problematic Nominees for Government Posts By Douglas Blair As debate rages in Congress over spending packages and election reform bills, Senate confirmations for President Biden's executive branch nominees continue to move forward. More ANALYSIS Ocasio-Cortez's Met Gala Fashion Statement Is Reminder to Stand Against Socialism By Virginia Allen On today's episode of "Problematic Women," we break down why Ocasio-Cortez's fashion choice is concerning, and why taxing the rich won't actually help the poor. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Smear Campaign Against Larry Elder Reveals Fraud by California's Woke Media By Jarrett Stepman Elder, who would have become California's first black governor had he won, was smeared by the media at the behest of the left in the most absurd and offensive ways. 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.