Ocasio-Cortez’s Terrible Minimum Wage Argument

Plus: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Would Make Cops' Jobs More Difficult and Dangerous

March 6 2021   Good morning from Washington, where lawmakers on the left such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez see a big hike in the minimum wage as an easy cure-all. David Harsanyi brings some reason to the discussion. The House's so-called police reforms would imperil cops, Zack Smith writes. Plus: President Biden's dangerous sanctuary goals for illegal border-crossers, and snowflakes melt over Dr. Seuss and the Muppets. Forty years ago today, "CBS Evening News" veteran Walter Cronkite signs off for good with his trademark "And that's the way it is" after 19 years at the anchor desk. Enjoy the weekend.     COMMENTARY Ocasio-Cortez's Terrible Minimum Wage Argument By David Harsanyi "[McDonald's] workers in Denmark are paid $22/hr + 6 [weeks] paid vacation," says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "$15/hr is a deep compromise." More COMMENTARY George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Would Make Cops' Jobs More Difficult and Dangerous By Zack Smith The legislation would force police departments to consider an individual's protected characteristics, such as race or gender, when engaging in most law enforcement interactions. More COMMENTARY Biden's Sanctuary Policies Leave No Safe Haven for Victims, Federal Agents By Hans von Spakovsky The ability of federal agents to enforce our immigration laws has been all but eviscerated. More COMMENTARY Triggered by Dr. Seuss and 'The Muppet Show' By Tim Graham Dr. Seuss and Muppet creator Jim Henson weren't racist, but these controversies might imply they were. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: This High School Girl Explains Unfairness of Competing Against Biological Males By Kelsey Bolar Alanna Smith and three other female competitors in high school track are taking a stand for fairness in girls and women's sports. 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.