How Critical Race Theory Is Taught in Public Schools

Plus: 7 Ways Biden Wants to Make America More Like California

May 4 2021   Good morning from Washington, where President Biden talks like copying California on major issues is the way to go. Fred Lucas cites just seven examples. On the podcast, journalist Chris Rufo answers Rachel del Guidice's questions about the disturbing trend of racial intolerance being taught in school. Plus: Biden's sketchy policy on North Korea; Texas eyes protecing kids from transgender agenda; injustice for victims of abuse; and what's wrong with our universities. Fifty-years ago today, San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays hits his 512th career home run, breaking the National League record. May the Fourth be with you.     ANALYSIS How Critical Race Theory Is Taught in Public Schools By Rachel del Guidice "It's first graders in Cupertino, California, being forced to deconstruct their racial and sexual identities and then rank themselves according to power and privilege," says Christopher Rufo. More NEWS 7 Ways Biden Wants to Make America More Like California By Fred Lucas Despite the state's economic and population problems, President Biden used his address to a joint session of Congress to propose policies similar to those enacted in California. More COMMENTARY Texas Bill Would Rightly Ban Transgender Drugs, Surgery for Youths Under 18 By Mary Elizabeth Castle Puberty blockers have been shown to have long-lasting negative effects, such as reduced bone density and delayed brain development. More COMMENTARY Biden Administration Gives Indication of North Korea Policy, but Questions Remain By Bruce Klingner The Biden administration emphasizes that it will return to a firmer policy against North Korean human rights violations. Biden should appoint a special envoy on the subject. More COMMENTARY The Decline of American Universities By Victor Davis Hanson Just as a sermonizing Hollywood grates when it no longer can make good movies, a once-hallowed but now self-righteous university seems hollow when it charges so much for so little. More COMMENTARY Equality Act Endangers Survivors of Abuse By Craig DeRoche What do you get when you cross then-Sen. Biden's 1994 "Tough on Crime" bill with President Biden's 2021 Equality Act? Answer: spikes in sexual assault in women's shelters, prisons, and jails. More ANALYSIS ICYMI: Fact-Checking Biden's 6 Border Crisis Claims By Mark Morgan The president made false or misleading statements in his interview with NBC News, prompting The Heritage Foundation's homeland security experts to correct the record. 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.