Plus: From Gender Gingerbread Persons to 'Privilege Bingo,' Feds Squander Millions on Cult of Diversity Training January 9 2023 Good morning from Washington, where the new Congress is digesting President Bidenâs belated visit to the U.S.-Mexico border and Gov. Greg Abbott's pointed response. Our Virginia Allen has the story. On the podcast, a pastor decries the devastating effects of fatherlessness in America. Plus: the 15 ballots that led to a House speaker; the governmentâs wasteful âdiversityâ crusade; good guys with guns keep saving lives; the mediaâs new favorite Democrat; and what Taiwanâs election means for us. On this date in 2001, Apple launches iTunes, a media player that will revolutionize how people consume digital media. NEWS [Greg Abbott Has Some Choice Words for Biden as the President Finally Makes His Way to the Border]() [Greg Abbott Has Some Choice Words for Biden as the President Finally Makes His Way to the Border]() By Virginia Allen Abbott hands Biden a letter as the president arrives in Texas. The governor has some choice words to say, along with some advice. [More]() COMMENTARY [From Gender Gingerbread Persons to 'Privilege Bingo,' Feds Squander Millions on Cult of Diversity Training]() [From Gender Gingerbread Persons to 'Privilege Bingo,' Feds Squander Millions on Cult of Diversity Training]() By Jarrett Stepman Stargazing has been replaced by navel-gazing at NASA, it seems. [More]() NEWS [What Happened in All 15 Rounds of Voting for the Speaker of the House]() [What Happened in All 15 Rounds of Voting for the Speaker of the House]() By Samantha Aschieris Hereâs the play-by-play of what happened in 15 rounds of voting for speaker of the House. [More]() COMMENTARY [Second Amendment a Blessing, Not a âCurse,â in End-of-Year Examples of Defensive Gun Use]() [Second Amendment a Blessing, Not a âCurse,â in End-of-Year Examples of Defensive Gun Use]() By Amy Swearer A New Jersey newspaperâs editorial board demonizes the Second Amendment and shows disdain for Americans who want to protect themselves in public places. [More]() ANALYSIS [Americaâs âPandemic of Fatherlessness' Contributes to Gender Confusion, Suicide, and More, Author Says]() [Americaâs âPandemic of Fatherlessness' Contributes to Gender Confusion, Suicide, and More, Author Says]() By Virginia Allen The U.S.â worst malady isnât a disease, itâs a lack of dads in the home. [More]() COMMENTARY [In Liberal Media, Never Is Heard a Discouraging Word About Hakeem Jeffries, Election Denier]() [In Liberal Media, Never Is Heard a Discouraging Word About Hakeem Jeffries, Election Denier]() By Tim Graham âDemocracyâ-loving Dems line up behind a man who called the 2016 election a âhoax,â said Russia âartificiallyâ placed Trump in the White House, and referred to Trump as a âfake presidentâ over 70 times. [More]() COMMENTARY [Why Local Election Results in Taiwan Have Implications for America]() [Why Local Election Results in Taiwan Have Implications for America]() By Min-Hua Chiang The party that is less hostile to the Chinese Communist Party wins local elections in Taiwan. Hereâs why it matters. [More]() COMMENTARY [The Rise of the âFauxcahontasâ]() [The Rise of the âFauxcahontasâ]() By Douglas Blair In the eyes of the modern Left, suffering is a virtue; the greatest thing a human being can achieve is to be a victim. Itâs no wonder, then, that some women falsely claim minority status to get ahead. [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
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