What Happened When 1 Government Fell Under Influence of World’s Environmental Extremists

Plus: California's Energy Grid Is a Mess. Here's How to Fix It.

September 8 2022   Good morning from Washington, where House Republicans want Americans to know how they're different than Democrats. Virginia Allen reports. What's the result when a national government goes all in for radical green policies? John Stossel shares. On the podcast, Heritage Foundation energy expert Katie Tubb assesses why California has become the land of rolling blackouts. Plus: Bob Moffit on rescuing Medicare; Ben Shapiro on the West's leadership crisis; and "Problematic Women" is out to save women's sports. On this date in 1974, President Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed before resigning the presidency a month earlier amid the Watergate scandal.      COMMENTARY What Happened When 1 Government Fell Under Influence of World's Environmental Extremists By John Stossel Environmental writer Michael Shellenberger says that if countries listened to today's green activists, mass starvation would result. More ANALYSIS California's Energy Grid Is a Mess. Here's How to Fix It. By Douglas Blair Residents of the Golden State have been forced to deal with rolling blackouts on top of skyrocketing energy prices. More NEWS For Midterms, House Republicans Preview 4-Part 'Commitment to America' By Virginia Allen Republicans outline the specific policies that GOP lawmakers will prioritize in the next Congress. More COMMENTARY Why Medicare Advantage Is the Basis for Medicare Reform By Robert Moffit Preliminary research finds that the Medicare Advantage program outperformed traditional Medicare fee-for-services in delivering higher quality care to enrollees during the pandemic. More COMMENTARY Team Biden Wants to Redefine Sex. Here's How You Can Stop It. By Virginia Allen, Lauren Evans Under the proposed change, men who identify as women would be permitted to use women's restrooms and locker rooms at school and participate on women's sports teams. More COMMENTARY Unserious Leadership in a Serious Time By Ben Shapiro The West has fallen into the self-doubt of dying civilizations, pitting its citizens against each other, labeling them "semi-fascists" and "threats to democracy." More NEWS California Politician Says State Should Imitate China, Europe, Not Texas, on Electric Vehicle Mandates By Douglas Blair While California pushes for a total shift to electric vehicle sales by 2035, its energy grid seems unable to keep up with demand for electricity. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: What Happened When Rhode Island Rushed to Make It Easier to Vote (and Cheat) By Mike Stenhouse The problem occurred when voting machines, in Spanish-language mode, listed the wrong names in at least four cities. 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.