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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [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]() [LOGO-CHARCOAL_75percent.jpg] [Donate to The Daily Signal]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Follow us on Twitter]() [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 {EMAIL}. If you want to opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to unsubscribe from Morning Bell.]() -