'Profound Consequences': Sen. Mike Lee Outlines How Respect for Marriage Act Will Affect People of Faith

Plus: Focus on the Family Blamed for Club Q Shooting Despite Jim Daly Condemnation, Suspect's Nonbinary Identity

November 30 2022   Good morning from Washington, where the Senate last night passed a same-sex marriage bill after rejecting an amendment protecting religious freedom. We've got a prediction from Sen. Mike Lee, that amendment's author, on what the loss could mean. LGBT activists smear a popular Christian ministry over a mass shooting, Tyler O'Neil writes. On the podcast, a new state auditor unpacks plans to challenge woke investment policies. Plus: a vigil for those suffering in China; a stark warning for illegal aliens; a top Energy Department official's baggage claims; and Balenciaga ignites outrage. On this date in 1876,  Yale defeats Princeton, 2-0, as about 1,000 fans brave rain and wind to attend the first collegiate football game played on Thanksgiving.      COMMENTARY 'Profound Consequences': Sen. Mike Lee Outlines How Respect for Marriage Act Will Affect People of Faith By Daily Signal Staff "We have current, real, sustained ongoing assaults on religious freedom," says the Utah Republican. More COMMENTARY Focus on the Family Blamed for Club Q Shooting Despite Jim Daly Condemnation, Suspect's Nonbinary Identity By Tyler O'Neil "Their blood is on your hands," vandals spray-painted at the Colorado Springs headquarters of Focus on the Family. More ANALYSIS Incoming Missouri State Auditor Outlines Plans to Combat ESG Policies By Samantha Aschieris A newly elected official says his emphasis as state auditor will be combating left-wing "environmental, social, and governance"—or ESG—policies governing investments. More NEWS At DC Candlelight Vigil, Chinese Emigres Express Fears for Relatives Under COVID-19 Lockdowns Back Home By Samantha Aschieris "If anybody gets a positive [COVID-19] testing, then the entire apartment complex are under lockdown," says Chen, adding: "I don't know if they can get enough food." More NEWS In Video, Border Patrol Warns Illegal Migrants: 'This Journey Is Deadly' By Virginia Allen Rows of unmarked graves are visible behind Chief Border Patrol Agent Jason Owens as he makes a plea to anyone seeking to cross the southern border to come to America illegally. More NEWS 6 Points on Felony Theft Case Against Biden Administration's 'Gender-Fluid' Energy Official By Fred Lucas, Roman Jankowski Energy Department official Samuel Otis Brinton has been heralded by the Biden administration and media outlets for being one of the first openly "gender-fluid" individuals in a top federal position. More NEWS Balenciaga Scandal Highlights Rampant Sexualization of Children and Larger Porn Issue, Expert Says By Virginia Allen "We have countless numbers of pornography consumers, and they're going to get desensitized to the mainstream content," warns Lisa Thompson of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. More NEWS ICYMI: Senate Passes Radical Respect for Marriage Act By Mary Margaret Olohan Despite a key religious liberty amendment failing, 12 Republican senators and 49 Democrat senators voted in favor of the same-sex marriage bill, which "puts a giant target on people of faith." 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.

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