‘Freedom Convoy’ Exposes Canada’s Hollow Liberal Universalism

Plus: California Suppressing Evidence That 'Would Exculpate' David Daleiden, Attorneys Say

February 19 2022   Good morning from Washington, where many eyes are on Canada's harsh crackdown on protesting truckers. Our Richard Reinsch sees a turning point for America's neighbor to the north and, in a bonus podcast, unravels the mysteries of national conservatism here. Plus: Russia plays a war game as Ukraine girds for invasion; a pro-life journalist challenges California as his trial nears; Biden's misguided minimum wage for government workers; and the legacy media tries to explain away spying on Trump. Eighty years ago today, two months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt orders the forced removal and imprisonment of Japanese and other resident "enemy aliens."  Enjoy the weekend     COMMENTARY 'Freedom Convoy' Exposes Canada's Hollow Liberal Universalism By Richard M. Reinsch II Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act to break up the truckers' protest is instructive because it reveals the underlying dynamics driving this political drama. More NEWS California Suppressing Evidence That 'Would Exculpate' David Daleiden, Attorneys Say By Mary Margaret Olohan California is hampering the legal defense of the undercover journalist and pro-life activist by requesting that evidence be excluded from his upcoming trial, his lawyers argue. More COMMENTARY Revisionist Media 'Explainer' Articles Insist Nobody 'Spied' on Trump By Tim Graham This second wave of media reaction to special counsel John Durham's recent filing on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe attempts to hem and haw defensively through the whole business. More COMMENTARY What Is National Conservatism? By Richard M. Reinsch II Chris DeMuth, former president of the American Enterprise Institute, explores the thinkers, ideas, and books that national conservatism offers amid current political challenges and debates. More COMMENTARY Russia's Nuclear Exercise a Reminder That Nuclear Deterrence Isn't Relic of Past By Patty-Jane Geller Russia's war game this weekend comes while it has over 150,000 troops amassed near Ukraine's border and appears poised to invade at any time. More COMMENTARY Biden's $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Workers, Contractors Is Futile By Rachel Greszler President Biden's executive order may provide a temporary—though limited—dose of economic reality. More COMMENTARY It's Doxxing Day in Canada By David Harsanyi In a healthy liberal media environment, reporters would demand answers from those abusing power, not work with them to inhibit political speech. 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.