Why Panicked Left-Wing Ruling Elites Fear Revival of Self-Government

Plus: How Blacks’ Experience in Idaho Differs From National Narrative May 29 2023 Good morning from Washington, where the Left is trying to remake America through a full-fledged Cultural Revolution. Victor Davis Hanson breaks it down. Tyler O’Neil shares insights from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, and the highlights of Sen. Josh Hawley’s speech, which focused on the Left’s assault on God. Terris Todd rebukes President Joe Biden’s disgusting speech painting black college graduates as victims. Plus: Anthony Kim breaks down Liz Truss’ remarks on Taiwan, and Tim Graham exposes the Left’s double standard on racism. On this date in 1703, Peter the Great founds the city of St. Petersburg, giving Russia access to the Baltic Sea and paving the way for Russia’s ultimate victory in the Great Northern War. The Soviets rename St. Petersburg Leningrad for nearly 70 years, but it becomes St. Petersburg once more in 1991. COMMENTARY [Why Panicked Left-Wing Ruling Elites Fear Revival of Self-Government]() [Why Panicked Left-Wing Ruling Elites Fear Revival of Self-Government]() By Jarrett Stepman Our corrupted institutions fear that the American people are taking back their birthright—that is, taking back the concept of self-government. [More]() COMMENTARY [How Blacks’ Experience in Idaho Differs From National Narrative]() [How Blacks’ Experience in Idaho Differs From National Narrative]() By Arthur Goldberg Idaho is the only state in the nation where blacks earn more than whites, and their income also tops that of all other races and ethnic groups. [More]() COMMENTARY [In Praise of Americans Who Have Given Their All]() [In Praise of Americans Who Have Given Their All]() By Dakota Wood People are the heart of a nation’s strength, especially those comparatively few who step forward to serve their community and their country in military service. [More]() COMMENTARY [Why Junior ROTC Programs in US High Schools Are Needed Now More Than Ever]() [Why Junior ROTC Programs in US High Schools Are Needed Now More Than Ever]() By Thomas Spoehr, Isaac Tang At a time when U.S. history and civics knowledge among American teenagers is in rapid decline, the education provided through Junior ROTC is especially impactful. [More]() NEWS [Policies for Taiwan, Against Uyghur Genocide Win Bipartisan Backing in House Panel on China]() [Policies for Taiwan, Against Uyghur Genocide Win Bipartisan Backing in House Panel on China]() By Samantha Aschieris “We won’t turn a blind eye as the [Chinese Communist Party] commits genocide,” say Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. [More]() ANALYSIS [The Fight to Prevent Veteran Suicide]() [The Fight to Prevent Veteran Suicide]() By Virginia Allen Air Force veteran Jim Lorraine, founder of America’s Warrior Partnership, opens up about the scourge of veteran suicide and tells you how to fight back. [More]() NEWS [Parents Take School Board to Court for Assigning LGBTQ Books Without Their Consent]() [Parents Take School Board to Court for Assigning LGBTQ Books Without Their Consent]() By Gigi De La Torre Six Maryland parents of different religious backgrounds sue over their children being forced to read LGBTQ “pride” books without parental knowledge or consent. [More]() COMMENTARY [Kentucky Democrat Who Lost Bid to Unseat McConnell Fined $10K for Ethics Violations]() [Kentucky Democrat Who Lost Bid to Unseat McConnell Fined $10K for Ethics Violations]() By Hans von Spakovsky The commission, in a unanimous vote, fines Alison Grimes $10,000 for abusing “her position and influence” to provide 18 Democratic candidates with official, confidential voter lists. [More]() COMMENTARY [ICYMI: The Left Is Waging a Full-Fledged Cultural Revolution]() [ICYMI: The Left Is Waging a Full-Fledged Cultural Revolution]() By Victor Davis Hanson The Left is waging a full-fledged cultural revolution against traditional America. And the Maoist results are often as absurd as they are terrifying. [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.]() -