In 2021, Media Did More to Erode Trust Than to Repair It

Plus: Democrats Reject Work Ethic, Embrace Freeloaders

December 31 2021   Good morning from Washington. As we close out 2021, we've got a look from Ben Shapiro on the insane lawmaker responses to COVID-19 this year, and a round-up from Tim Graham on celebrities' faux pas. Tim Murtaugh, meanwhile, examines the media's behavior. He's not a fan. Plus: Sally Pipes on Obamacare's woes and Katie Tubb on the Biden administration's hostility to wise energy policies. We'll join you in raising a glass tonight: We're hoping that 2022 is a better year for our country than 2021 was.      COMMENTARY In 2021, Media Did More to Erode Trust Than to Repair It By Tim Murtaugh The media saw some favorite narratives fall apart in 2021, including the one about actor Jussie Smollett being the victim of a hate crime. More COMMENTARY Democrats Reject Work Ethic, Embrace Freeloaders By Betsy McCaughey Democratic politicians all over the nation are pushing to provide a monthly basic income to the nonworking poor, courtesy of taxpayers. More COMMENTARY Biden's Many Anti-Energy Policies Are Hurting Producers, Consumers Alike By Katie Tubb The Biden administration and its allies in Congress have made it very clear that they intend to put the oil industry in America out of business. More COMMENTARY Despite What the White House Says, Obamacare Is Deeply Troubled By Sally Pipes Rather than try to fix the problems of Obamacare, the Biden administration wants to throw more taxpayer money on the exchanges. More COMMENTARY The Year in Unhinged Liberal Celebrities' Freakouts By Tim Graham It's celebrity freakouts such as these that underline America's rich and famous actors could be nominated for the award "Most Likely to Sound Out of Touch."   More COMMENTARY The Year of Living Unreasonably By Ben Shapiro The media continue to preach that red states are the COVID-19 problem despite the fact that case counts are at record highs in states ranging from New York to New Jersey to Massachusetts. 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.