Texas’ 1836 Project Aims to Promote ‘Informed Patriotism’

Plus: Why Talk Show Host Dave Rubin Walked Away From Left

June 11 2021   Happy Friday from Washington, where some lawmakers want to reduce American history to a chronology of white privilege and oppression of blacks and other minorities. In Texas, they have a better idea about teaching state history, Jarrett Stepman writes. On the podcast, talk show host Dave Rubin tells why he parted ways with the left. Plus: Star Parker isn't buying black victimhood; reasons to care about the South China Sea; and a House Republican wants to know why the Congressional Black Caucus won't seat him. On this date in 1944, five days after the D-Day landing at Normandy, France, five Allied groups totaling 330,000 troops form a solid front against German forces.     COMMENTARY Texas' 1836 Project Aims to Promote 'Informed Patriotism' By Jarrett Stepman In Texas, lawmakers are taking action to ensure that public schools teach history, not anti-America propaganda. More ANALYSIS Why Talk Show Host Dave Rubin Walked Away From Left By Virginia Allen Rubin began to question the political left when he saw that the same people who preached tolerance weren't willing to accept those who didn't embrace radical ideologies. More COMMENTARY The State of Black America By Star Parker Look at the data, not the rhetoric. Black progress and achievement since the 1960s have been substantial. More COMMENTARY Why This Dispute in South China Sea Matters to America By James Di Pane China wants to increase its dominance in the South China Sea because it is a major trade conduit where one-third of the world's shipping occurs. More NEWS Pelosi Thanks Omar for Clarifying Statement Criticized for Equating US, Israel With Terrorist Groups By Sebastian Hughes Rep. Ilhan Omar's original tweet about the "unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban" garnered bipartisan disapproval. More NEWS Rep. Donalds Spars With CNN Anchor: 'As a Black Man … I'm Allowed to Have My Own Thoughts' By Daily Signal Staff In a confrontational interview, Rep. Donalds discusses a Congressional Black Caucus decision to exclude him over his "values." More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Public School Teacher Warns Parents: Be Afraid of Kids 'Rooting for Socialism' by Middle School By Daily Signal Staff "Students, you are on the front lines of these indoctrination camps," says teacher Lilit Vanetsyan. 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.