9 Reasons Not to Pass Yet Another Federal COVID-19 ‘Relief’ Spending Package

Plus: What the Left Will Never Understand About Capitalism

January 19 2022   Good morning from Washington, where liberals can't wait to spend billions more on pandemic "relief." Rachel Greszler has plenty of reasons to say no. The left just doesn't get this capitalism thing, Richard Reinsch writes. On the podcast, we explore whether Americans are as indifferent to the plight of China's Uyghur Muslims as an NBA investor claims. Plus: how to reform cash bail; a Christian singer says a major publisher fears the mob; and the media's false racism charges against a conservative law clerk. Seventy years ago today, the Professional Golfers Association announces a committee's vote allowing black golfers to compete in events co-sponsored by the PGA.     COMMENTARY 9 Reasons Not to Pass Yet Another Federal COVID-19 'Relief' Spending Package By Rachel Greszler Some COVID-19 relief spending is actually hurting our economy by adding to problems such as rising costs, supply chain woes, and an unprecedented labor shortage. More COMMENTARY Virtue, Liberty, and the Market: What the Left Will Never Understand About Capitalism By Richard M. Reinsch II If you assume an economy is materialistic, its evaluation and correction should take place along lines of income redistribution, government-created jobs, and a providential welfare state. More COMMENTARY Conservatives Must Lead Way on Cash Bail Reform By Doug Collins It's no secret that 2021 was one of the most violent years in recent history for many U.S. cities. As we discuss what to do, one fact is clear: The cash bail status quo is unsustainable. More ANALYSIS NBA Golden State Warriors' Co-owner Says 'Nobody Cares' About Persecution of Uyghurs. Is He Right? By Virginia Allen "He said what no business person, no venture capitalist, no investor should ever be saying … that when money is on the line, human rights don't matter," says The Heritage Foundation's Olivia Enos. More NEWS Nearly a Third of Democrats Support Unvaccinated Losing Custody of Kids By Laurel Duggan And 48% of Democratic voters say the government should be able to fine or imprison those who publicly question the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. More NEWS Christian Celeb Accuses HarperCollins of 'Bowing to the Mob' for Canceling His Book, Signs New Deal By Mary Margaret Olohan "My question to them is: What are you so afraid of?" Christian singer Sean Feucht tells The Daily Signal. More NEWS Probe Clears Law Clerk, Judge After Racism Allegation Made by Media, House Democrats By Fred Lucas An investigation of a federal judge's hiring of a law clerk rejects a "fake" narrative pushed by The Washington Post and seven House Democrats accusing the clerk of making a racist remark. More NEWS ICYMI: EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Demands HHS Rescind 'Blatantly Discriminatory' Guidance Prioritizing Race, Ethnicity in COVID-19 Treatments By Mary Margaret Olohan "This is discrimination plain and simple," says Rep. Andy Biggs. "The Biden administration cannot use race and ethnicity as a factor in how COVID-19 treatments are distributed." 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.