Jun 18, 2019
Good morning from Washington, where patriotism can go missing when politics and entertainment mix. Not so with singer-actress Mary Millben, who talks with our Rob Bluey as she prepares to be part of a movie soundtrack and perform at a Trump rally. The Supreme Court kicks another wedding cake case back to its state of origin, Kevin Daley reports. On the podcast, a young Venezuelan warns of the dangers of socialism. Plus commentary from Heritage Foundation policy experts on free speech for haters, how gun rights save lives, a life preserver for school choice, and the grim march of physician-assisted suicide.
Gun Rights Made All the Difference for These Intended Victims
Firearms are used far more often in self-defense than in crime. Here are some examples from news stories last month.
“Entertainment and politics are pretty much the same profession,” Mary Millben says. “Every four years a new Broadway show comes into town. Right?”
First Amendment Protects Offensive Speech. Even by This Anti-Israel Movement.
If we ban speech that we don’t like, what defense do we have when someone tries to ban ours?
He Grew Up Under Socialism. Now He’s Urging Young People to Reject It.
Daniel Di Martino grew up under Venezuelan socialism. Now he’s on a mission to persuade young people to reject the ideology that ruined his country.
Supreme Court Dodges Decision in Christian Bakers’ Refusal to Make Cake for Same-Sex Wedding
The high court lifts an order punishing a Christian couple who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, telling a lower court to reconsider the dispute.
Treasury Department Just Fixed a Situation That Threatened School Choice
The agency’s new regulations and guidance mean there is no new cost for taxpayers who donate to a state tax credit scholarship program.
Maine’s Adoption of Physician-Assisted Suicide Accelerates an Ominous Trend
Instead of promoting the health and wholeness of the patient, physician-assisted suicide promotes the dangerous idea that some lives are not worth living.
Pinterest Suspends Pro-Life Organization, Places It on Porn ‘Blocklist’
“Pinterest has targeted Live Action, I believe, because our message is so effective at educating millions about the humanity of the preborn child and the injustice of abortion,” founder Lila Rose says.
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June 17, 2019
By Jason Hopkins
Authorities catch 791 illegal migrants found among four tractor-trailers stopped in the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, indicating the Mexican government is stepping up enforcement under pressure from President Trump.
By Dakota Wood
Our military shouldn’t be committed without having been given the proper resources for equipping, training, and sustaining readiness over time.
By Rob Bluey and Virginia Allen
Tax expert Julio Gonzalez and economist Stephen Moore underline the benefits of the president’s tax cuts for both small businesses and the middle class.
By Kevin Daley
The high court leaves undisturbed a legal rule allowing state and federal officials to prosecute individuals for the same conduct, despite the Constitution’s ban on double jeopardy.
By Daren Bakst
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler has directed the agency to ensure that regulatory decisions “are rooted in sound, transparent, and consistent approaches to evaluating benefits and costs.”
By Justin Bogie and Benjamin Paris
Much of a report from the Government Accountability Office complements proposals in The Heritage Foundation’s “Blueprint for Balance” to rein in government spending and create a more accountable and effective budget process.
By Fred Lucas
“Down here, voter fraud is not all that unusual,” city planning consultant Richard Monte says. “It’s unusual when they get prosecuted.”
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