Apr 18, 2019
Good morning from Washington as we wait for Attorney General William Barr’s scheduled release tomorrow morning of an edited version of the Mueller report on Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. As if he weren’t catching enough grief from President Trump’s opponents, Barr first announced a policy to limit “catch and release” of illegal immigrants. Fred Lucas has main points. Plus: Stephanie Curry on forcing the LGBT agenda on schoolchildren, Jim Carafano on China and the threat of terrorism, Victor Davis Hanson on how far identity politics can go, and the return of “Problematic Women.”
Colorado Sex Ed Bill Would Force Kids to Learn LGBT Ideology, Ban Talk of Abstinence
Planned Parenthood’s ready-made sex education curriculum just happens to fit the exact requirements the Colorado bill would impose on local school districts. Families in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Texas are fighting similar controversial provisions.
The Natural Limits of Identity Politics
Unchecked tribalism historically leads to nihilism. Meritocracy is abandoned as bureaucrats select their own rather than the best-qualified.
Problematic Women: What Bre Payton's Mom and Friends Want You to Know About Grief
We’ll never forget our “Problematic Women” co-host Bre Payton, who died last year.
3 Keys to Understanding the Attorney General’s Move to Curb ‘Catch and Release’
Attorney General William Barr’s new asylum policy could curb the government’s practice of catching illegal immigrants and then releasing them into the nation’s interior.
Podcast: Born at 29 Weeks, This Young American Talks About Late-Term Abortions
Zach Mettler was apparently in quite a rush to see the world—he was born unexpectedly when he was just 29 weeks old and a mere 2 pounds.
Are Chase Bank’s Account Decisions Motivated by Politics?
If you aren’t a leftist but do business with the financial giant owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co., you need to ask questions and get answers.
How China Will Make Us More Vulnerable to Terrorists
The U.S. routinely shares highly sensitive intelligence information with our allies and vice versa. But if that sharing has to be done over Chinese-facilitated networks, we can kiss even the pretense of security and confidentiality goodbye.
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