BASED: Frat Boys Cause a Sensation by Defending Old Glory

Plus: SOCIETAL ROT, Part 3: How Cities' Flouting of Federal Immigration Laws Has Proved Fatal

May 16 2024   COMMENTARY BASED: Frat Boys Cause a Sensation by Defending Old Glory By Tyler O'Neil Brave fraternity brothers show their patriotism—and become what Gen Z conservatives would call "based"—by defending the American flag from antisemitic rioters. More COMMENTARY SOCIETAL ROT, Part 3: How Cities' Flouting of Federal Immigration Laws Has Proved Fatal By Cully Stimson Does it make sense for cities and states to decide which illegal aliens may stay in the country? Should they be allowed to flout federal immigration law? Here's what happens when they do. More ANALYSIS China's Land Grab By Bryan Burack The totality of Chinese-owned real estate in the United States remains unknown and, under current law, is unknowable. America's elected leaders are starting to pay attention. More COMMENTARY More Defensive Gun Uses Undermine Government Claims About Armed Civilians By Amy Swearer A Commerce Department bureau says the quiet part out loud: It thinks that only the government really can be trusted with firearms. Here's the latest bit of evidence that simply isn't true. More ANALYSIS How Faith Guided This Trump Aide's Time in Government By Rob Bluey Cliff Sims had a front-row seat in the White House to some of President Donald Trump's biggest decisions. His new book, "The Darkness Has Not Overcome," reflects on the role of faith during his government... More NEWS 18 States Fight Federal Trans Agenda on Pronouns, Bathrooms By Fred Lucas In response to new federal rules on pronouns and bathrooms based on gender identity, 18 state attorneys general sue the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. More COMMENTARY Europe Must Stop Dragging Its Feet and Oppose Chinese Forced Labor By Jordan Embree The world no longer can deny knowledge of the Chinese Communist Party's crimes against humanity. It's time for Europe to follow the U.S. and remove the products of Uyghur forced labor from its store shelves. More ANALYSIS What Stands Between US Citizens and the American Dream Today By Kristen Eichamer, Crystal Bonham Everyday Americans struggle to pay for gas, groceries, and rent—that's Bidenomics. Still, there is a reason to be hopeful. More COMMENTARY More Public Charter Schools Are Needed Nationwide By Keri D. Ingraham Charter schools are in high demand, as evidenced by consistently long waitlists. Yet many states cap the total number of charters allowed or the number that can be opened every year. More NEWS These States Withhold Voter Registration From Public That Most States Are Federally Mandated to Disclose By Fred Lucas Public Interest Legal Foundation sues two states to bring election transparency requirements to all 50 states. 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 opt out of this newsletter, please click here to unsubscribe from Morning Bell.

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