How Jefferson Lost Some Luster in His Own Hometown

Plus: The Unchanging Principles of Conservatism Defined

Aug 26, 2019   Good morning from Washington, where politicians often lose sight of ideals that drew them here. Conservatives should hold to unchanging principles, Kay Coles James writes. Liberals scorn Jefferson in his native Virginia because he fails to meet modern standards, Fred Lucas reports. On the podcast, Charlie Copeland talks about fighting the good fight on campus. Plus: Nolan Peterson on what independence means to Ukrainians, Hans von Spakovsky on requiring immigrants to be self-sufficient, and Virginia Allen on an oasis for orphans in Kenya. Eighty years ago today, a Cincinnati Reds-Brooklyn Dodgers clash becomes the first televised major league baseball game as part of a World's Fair exhibit in New York.      Special Feature How Jefferson Lost Some Luster in His Own Hometown "Removing Jefferson's Birthday [as a city holiday] is not sanitizing history," Charlottesville's mayor wrote on Facebook. "I'm sure that he's still able to celebrate his birthday in hell." More Commentary The Unchanging Principles of Conservatism Defined Good conservatives may have differing viewpoints about some aspects of conservatism, but there are certain fundamental principles where we must remain resolute. More Analysis Higher Ed Is Dominated by the Left. So Where Should Conservative Students Turn for Help? Charlie Copeland, president and CEO of Intercollegiate Studies Institute, shares how the organization works on college campuses across America to give students underpinnings of conservative thought. More Commentary Enforcing 'Public Charge' Rule in Immigration Is Common Sense The Trump administration makes a smart move by trying to ensure that new, legal immigrants are self-sufficient individuals who will be a net plus for our economy. More News Under Shadow of War With Russia, Ukraine Celebrates Independence Ukraine's new president cancels a military parade and uses over $11 million in savings as bonuses to members of the armed forces. More News Mayor Proposes Mandatory Liability Insurance for Gun Owners If private liability insurance isn't available, or if gun owners aren't able to buy coverage, the measure could impose a fee that would fund police and emergency responses to gun-related crime. More News Trump Backs Down on Rescinding $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Had the president followed through, it could have been his first victory for reining in government spending. More Special Feature Kenyan Nonprofit Discovers a Way to Curb Africa's Orphan Crisis Agape Children's Ministry says it has reunited thousands of children with their families over the past decade. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. 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 comments@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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