In COVID-19 Era, Authorities Chose Gamesmanship Over Honesty

Plus: Swedish Hospital Bans Puberty Blockers, Cross-Sex Hormones for Gender Dysphoric Youths Under 16. We Should, Too.

May 8 2021   Good morning from Washington, where the Biden administration just can't seem to let go of its pandemic posture. Neil Patel calls out the dishonesty. Plus: A hospital in Sweden's sane policy on young people's gender confusion; at 50, NPR still hasn't grown up; and misguided revenge on drug companies. On this date in 1945, Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Don't forget, tomorrow is Mother's Day.     COMMENTARY In COVID-19 Era, Authorities Chose Gamesmanship Over Honesty By Neil Patel Mask fights, deboarding flights, and the crazy people driving alone in their cars with masks on all stem from a government that refuses to treat Americans like adults who can handle the truth. More COMMENTARY Swedish Hospital Bans Puberty Blockers, Cross-Sex Hormones for Gender Dysphoric Youths Under 16. We Should, Too. By Nicole Russell Sweden, arguably one of the most politically and socially liberal countries in the world, has taken a giant step toward protecting minors. More COMMENTARY NPR at 50 Years: Still a Liberal Sandbox By Tim Graham If you're a conservative, you see NPR as a sandbox for liberals and object to your tax dollars going to that propaganda. If you're a liberal, you love it dearly and fight attempts to cut funding. More COMMENTARY Punishing Big Pharma for Its Success Will Cost Lives By David Harsanyi Of all the cancer drugs brought to the market between 2011 and 2018, 95% were available in the United States, while only 74% were available in the U.K. and only 8% in Greece. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: 3 Things to Know About Second Amendment's Return to Supreme Court By Amy Swearer It's been well over a decade since the Supreme Court last decided a meaningful Second Amendment case. That wait is about to end. 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.