Left Leans Into Champagne Socialism

Plus: The Real Story of the California Recall September 21 2021 Good morning from Washington, where elites on the left are increasingly comfortable with advancing socialism that doesn’t demand anything from them. Jarrett Stepman spotlights the double standard. On the podcast, reporter Luke Rosiak breaks down what’s so unusual about Biden’s dismissal of Trump appointees from government boards. Plus: Cal Thomas dissects California’s recall election; Star Parker counts the costs of socialism; and Tony Perkins describes the plight of Afghan Christians. On this date in 1942, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress, the largest bomber used in World War II by any nation, makes its debut flight over Seattle. COMMENTARY [Left Leans Into Champagne Socialism]() [Left Leans Into Champagne Socialism]() By Jarrett Stepman Being aligned with socialists in 2021 apparently means looking like the decadent elite in “The Hunger Games,” dodging taxes, and stiffing workers. [More]() COMMENTARY [The Real Story of the California Recall]() [The Real Story of the California Recall]() By Cal Thomas During the boom years of 2018 and 2019, "765 commercial facilities left California” after “13,000 estimated businesses … left between 2009 and 2016,” a Hoover Institution report says. [More]() COMMENTARY [Democrats Spend Big, and We Pay, for Their Socialist Dream]() [Democrats Spend Big, and We Pay, for Their Socialist Dream]() By Star Parker In 2001, federal debt per U.S. household was $30,684. Now it’s $179,082. If Democrats succeed with their $3.5 trillion binge, federal debt per household by 2031 will be up to $288,047. [More]() ANALYSIS [In Breach of Norms, Biden Fires Trump Appointees From Government Panels]() [In Breach of Norms, Biden Fires Trump Appointees From Government Panels]() By Douglas Blair President Biden recently purged his predecessor’s appointees from government boards and commissions, in what critics call an unprecedented break with tradition. [More]() COMMENTARY [Proposal to Change Donor-Advised Funds Attempts to ‘Fix’ What Isn’t Broken]() [Proposal to Change Donor-Advised Funds Attempts to ‘Fix’ What Isn’t Broken]() By JB Horton A bill under consideration in the Senate could increase the cost and administrative burden on philanthropists and their advisers, ultimately reducing the amount that goes to charity. [More]() COMMENTARY [Deep in Hiding From Taliban, Afghan Christians Cling to Faith]() [Deep in Hiding From Taliban, Afghan Christians Cling to Faith]() By Tony Perkins “We have had people shot, beheaded … They cut off the heads of two boys that were 9 and 10,” says Jean Marie Thrower of the Afghan Rescue Crew. [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 receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to update your subscription.]()