Venezuela’s Dictator Hugo Chavez Packed the Courts

Plus: Top-Down White Penitence Is Shaking Up and Roiling the American Workplace

October 24 2020   Good morning from Washington, where it is worth remembering that Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez packed his nation's highest court to keep his hold on power. Anti-socialism activist Carlos Ron draws a parallel. Plus: a post-debate look at tax plans; marginalizing whiteness at work; and the left's pro-women rhetoric goes only so far. On this date in 1962, soul singer James Brown takes a fateful step toward national stardom by self-financing the recording of a concert at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater that will become his breakout "Live at the Apollo" album. Enjoy your weekend.     COMMENTARY Venezuela's Dictator Hugo Chavez Packed the Courts By Carlos Ron Chavez increased the number of judges on Venezuela's highest court from 20 to 32 in 2004, securing victories for himself for the remainder of his life. More COMMENTARY Top-Down White Penitence Is Shaking Up and Roiling the American Workplace By John Murawski Like a growing number of organizations around the country responding to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, Duke University adopts anti-racist advocacy as a mission. More COMMENTARY After the Final Debate, Americans Need to Know 3 Things About Their Taxes By Adam Michel Former Vice President Joe Biden says he would increase taxes only on people making more than $400,000 a year, and President Donald Trump wants to cut taxes further. More COMMENTARY Judging Amy: The Left's Proclivity for Believing and Empowering Women Is Limited to Its Own By Laura Grossberndt Not only did they often refuse to believe Barrett, but numerous journalists and political pundits also violated a list of rules for reporting on female candidates for public office. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: For 29 Years, Justice Clarence Thomas Has Been the North Star for Originalism on the Supreme Court By Mark Paoletta Thomas believes that the Constitution must be interpreted consistent with the original meaning when ratified. Liberals do not believe that a black man legitimately may hold these views. 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.