The Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Explained

Plus: Once Liberal, James Lindsay Now Fights Critical Race Theory After Seeking Truth February 23 2022 Good morning from Washington, where President Biden has imposed new economic sanctions to make Russia think twice about its invasion of Ukraine. Virginia Allen asks Heritage Foundation scholar Luke Coffey to explain why the crisis matters. The media needs to hold Democrats accountable in the spying scandal, Sen. Rick Scott tells “The Kevin Roberts Show.” Plus: commentator James Lindsay explains why he became a conservative; challenging China on crucial tech; and government bungles on COVID-19. On this date in 1954, children from an elementary school in Pittsburgh get the first injections of a polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk. ANALYSIS [The Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Explained]() [The Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Explained]() By Virginia Allen Could this conflict start another world war in Europe? How will America be affected by Russia’s invasion? What of China’s actions? Heritage Foundation expert Luke Coffey answers. [More]() ANALYSIS [Once Liberal, James Lindsay Fights Critical Race Theory After Seeking Truth]() [Once Liberal, James Lindsay Fights Critical Race Theory After Seeking Truth]() By Douglas Blair “Critical race theory is, in fact, just a reinvention … of Marxism, using race in place of class,” says James Lindsay, author of “Race Marxism.” [More]() COMMENTARY [‘Media Need to Start Showing Up’ on Evidence of Democrats’ Spying, Sen. Rick Scott Says]() [‘Media Need to Start Showing Up’ on Evidence of Democrats’ Spying, Sen. Rick Scott Says]() By Ken McIntyre Attorney General Merrick Garland must give the Justice Department’s special counsel resources for a “thorough investigation,” Sen. Rick Scott says on the second episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show.” [More]() COMMENTARY [US-China Tensions and the Fight Over Semiconductor Supply Chains]() [US-China Tensions and the Fight Over Semiconductor Supply Chains]() By Sarah Kuszynski Supply chains increasingly are at the center of the technological cold war between America and China. This is a prime opportunity for the U.S. to show leadership. [More]() COMMENTARY [Federal Government’s Long, Shameful Record of Failures in Battling COVID-19]() [Federal Government’s Long, Shameful Record of Failures in Battling COVID-19]() By Robert Moffit A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights how badly the Department of Health and Human Services has bungled handling the COVID-19 pandemic. [More]() COMMENTARY [ICYMI: Is Canada Becoming North America’s Cuba?]() [ICYMI: Is Canada Becoming North America’s Cuba?]() By Dennis Prager Canada eventually may return to Western civilization, but as of this writing, the majority of Canadians appear to have no interest in their country doing so. [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.]()