Are Americans Becoming Sovietized?

Plus: First Trump, Then Who? Facebook Makes Wrong Call in Censoring Trump

May 6 2021   Good morning on this National Day of Prayer from Washington, where policymakers are chewing over a Facebook oversight panel's decision upholding the platform's ban of Donald Trump. The social media giant is asking for trouble, Kay C. James writes. On the podcast, we learn what Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., saw at the overwhelmed  border. "Problematic Women" welcomes pro-life crusader Lila Rose, who recalls how she first went undercover. Plus: America goes Soviet; a loss for critical race theory; and the inconvenience of due process. Thirty years ago today, pro racer Harry Gant, 52, notches his 12th victory in the Winston 500 in Talladega, Alabama, topping his own record as the oldest man to win a NASCAR event.       COMMENTARY First Trump, Then Who? Facebook Makes Wrong Call in Censoring Trump By Kay C. James Yesterday's decision concerns one individual, but we all know that if Big Tech continues to feel emboldened to silence a sitting president, they can and will silence the rest of us. More COMMENTARY Are Americans Becoming Sovietized? By Victor Davis Hanson The Soviet Union was run by a pampered elite, exempt from the ramifications of their radical ideologies. Now, Coke and Delta Air Lines CEOs who hector Americans about their illiberality make millions. More ANALYSIS Georgia Lawmaker Reflects on Trip to Southern Border By Rachel del Guidice "The taxpayers are paying for this," Rep. Andrew Clyde says of illegal immigrants flying to new homes in the U.S. with the assistance of the TSA. "Not only that, they don't even have to abide by the TSA... More NEWS Teaching Critical Race Theory to End in Arkansas Agencies Without Governor's Signature By Mary Margaret Olohan A new Arkansas law bans state agencies from teaching "divisive concepts," including anything saying that the U.S. is fundamentally sexist or racist. More COMMENTARY Due Process Is Opposite of Social Justice By Ben Shapiro It turns out that one juror lied during the selection process. In August, the juror wore a T-shirt with the words "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" as well as a "BLM" cap. More ANALYSIS How Lila Rose Challenged Abortion Industry and Became a Voice for Unborn By Virginia Allen Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, shares the inside story about how she became a pro-life activist in high school and did undercover reporting on Planned Parenthood. More NEWS ICYMI: Kenosha Residents Demand to Know Why Outsiders Helped Run Wisconsin Election By M.D. Kittle The residents allege that Kenosha violated the Constitution by signing contracts allowing third-party groups to take over large facets of election administration. 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.