Radical Historian’s Revisionism and Lies Led to 2020’s Unrest

Plus: How a $600 Million 'Dark Money' Monster Helped Leftists Gain Power

September 14 2020   Good morning from Washington, where conservatives defend America from the left's often-ignorant calumny. Jarrett Stepman has one scholar's take on the "historian" largely responsible for today's anti-Americanism. On the podcast, a Vietnam-era communist sympathizer draws parallels between his beliefs then and those of today's left. Plus: the rise of a "dark money" machine; the Trump administration vs. the green energy mirage; Ted Cruz targets an abortion pill; and the progress of race relations in America. On this date in 1814, Francis Scott Key writes a poem that will be set to music and, in 1931, become America's national anthem under the title "The Star-Spangled Banner."     SPECIAL FEATURE Radical Historian's Revisionism and Lies Led to 2020's Unrest By Jarrett Stepman Howard Zinn distorted sources to fit his narrative, took subject matter out of context, and frequently outright lifted material from others, scholar Mary Grabar says. More COMMENTARY How a $600 Million 'Dark Money' Monster Helped Leftists Gain Power By Hayden Ludwig Arabella Advisors, the left's best-kept secret, proves something that money-in-politics reporters have failed to notice: Nonprofits, not the parties, drive our politics. More ANALYSIS Far Left Similar to Communist Movement, Former Student Radical Says By Virginia Allen "There was no counter to what the communists were putting out about the war in Vietnam," Tony Salinski recalls. "I got convinced that it was illegal and immoral. And ... one thing led to another." More COMMENTARY Despite the Pushback, Sen. Ted Cruz Is Right About Abortion Drug By Nicole Russell The Texas Republican's comments are accurate and persuasive. Abortion advocates should reconsider supporting not just abortion but their effusive praise for this particular drug. More COMMENTARY Looking Back: Combating Tyranny, Waste, and Economic Devastation of 'Green' Agenda With Free Enterprise By Nicolas Loris The Trump administration has taken productive steps to open access to energy development and reduce regulatory burdens that drove up energy costs while producing minimal to no environmental benefits. More COMMENTARY The State of Race in America Today and Yesterday By Walter E. Williams When some Americans know they can have children out of wedlock, drop out of school, and refuse employment yet suffer little consequence, one should not be surprised to see more of such behavior. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: 10 Examples of Defensive Gun Use Underscore Second Amendment's True Purpose By Amy Swearer A "legally armed citizen" intervened during an instance of domestic violence in a convenience store parking lot, police said, possibly saving a woman's life. 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.