Are These 7 LGBT ‘Kids’ Books in Your Child’s Classroom or School Library?

Government Needs to Stop Pretending It’s March 2020 Again Aug 10, 2021 Good morning from Washington, where the Biden administration’s COVID-19 messaging makes heads spin. You’d think it was 16 months ago, Katrina Trinko writes. Heard about the LGBT books for kids in local schools and libraries? Strap in as Virginia Allen samples seven. On the podcast, get a rundown on what’s in Democrats’ “infrastructure” spending from Heritage Foundation researcher David Ditch. Plus: A Kansas congressman’s antidote to inflation; a Texas state lawmaker makes an odd boast; and a university crows about moving a boulder for racial justice. Forty years ago today, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Pete Rose gets the 3,631st hit of his baseball career, breaking Stan Musial’s record for most National League hits while facing Musial’s St. Louis Cardinals. News [Are These 7 LGBT ‘Kids’ Books in Your Child’s Classroom or School Library?]() [Photo]() By Virginia Allen The rhyming story “Prince & Knight” puts a homosexual twist on the classic tale of a prince in search of his true love. [More]() Commentary [Government Needs to Stop Pretending It’s March 2020 Again]() [Photo]() By Katrina Trinko New mask mandates make little sense in a world where 90% of seniors, the Americans at greatest risk from COVID-19, have had at least one vaccine shot. [More]() Commentary [Fiscal Conservatism Is Still Best Way to Beat Inflation]() [Photo]() By Rep. Ron Estes Almost half of small businesses have said they’re raising prices to keep up with rising costs. Those higher prices are here to stay for hardworking families. [More]() News [Texas Democrat Compares DC Stay With Dangerous Civil Rights Struggle]() [Photo]() By Fred Lucas A Texas state lawmaker likens himself and fellow “fugitive” Democrat lawmakers with civil rights protesters of the 1960s. [More]() Analysis [Infrastructure or Democratic Wish List? What to Know About Those $1.1 Trillion and $3.5 Trillion Spending Bills]() [Photo]() By Virginia Allen Since 2020 began, our national debt has increased by $5.2 trillion. More massive spending could mean the kind of inflation not seen in decades, says The Heritage Foundation‘s David Ditch. [More]() Commentary [By Relocating ‘Racist Rock,’ University Fancies Itself a Social Justice Warrior]() [Photo]() By Jarrett Stepman This whole incident is a distillation of the left’s diversity, equity, and inclusion ethos in its terminal stage. [More]() Commentary [ICYMI: Look Who’s Pushing Socialist, Racist, Gender-Fluid Education]() [Photo]() By Kimberly Ells Parents who are concerned about the leftward tilt of K-12 schools should take a close look at an international organization that is influencing education systems worldwide. [More]() [LOGO-CHARCOAL_75percent.jpg] The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. [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 [comments@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 receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to update your subscription.]() -