The Federalist Daily Briefing for 06/12/2020

 Your daily update of new content from The Federalist Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray   06/12/2020 [To Truly Reduce Racial Disparities, We Must Acknowledge Black Fathers Matter]( Katy Faust and Stacy Manning The only institution to which today’s black children are routinely denied is marriage. Their plight won’t improve until they receive equal access. [How The Slow Spread Of Radicalism Made Portland Ungovernable]( Brian Knotts Portland, a smallish Pacific-Northwest city in a state once known for its moderate politicians, is now an epicenter of radical activism. [If Only Our Christian Leaders Had The Fiery Devotion Of The Protesters]( Christopher Bedford Christian leaders who were quick to break social distancing guidelines to stand with Black Lives Matter protesters appear loathe to fight back against the ban on church services. [In ‘The End Of October,’ A Coronavirus Thriller Hits Too Close To Home]( Clay Waters Lawrence Wright's first novel, 'The End of October,' just happens to be about a global coronavirus outbreak—it's fine thriller, if the uncomfortable resemblance to real-life events doesn't make you squirm. [Why Only Christianity, Not Identity Politics, Can Solve Racism]( Nathanael Blake In contrast to critical theory, Christianity offers an identity as children of God that transcends our differences. It is thus that the sons of slaves and the sons of slaveowners can be brothers. [This $1,500 Robot Will Talk To Kids So Parents Don’t Have To]( Joy Pullmann Perhaps expensive tech like Moxie the robot can help solve problems tech generally exacerbates, or perhaps it's time to put down the screens and start talking to our kids again. [It Might Be Short On Laughs, But ‘Space Force’ Launches The American Imagination]( Libby Emmons While 'Space Force' is definitely intended as a satire, it makes some rather compelling points about the essential nature of exploration. [The False Dichotomy On Race Is Tearing The Nation Apart]( Tristan Justice Battle lines are clearly being drawn. You’re either a racist operating to oppress black people, or you’re a repentant sinner bowing to collective groupthink. [Abolitionist Monuments Defaced By ‘Anti-Racism’ Rioters Is What Teaching Fake History Gets America]( Joy Pullmann The recent riots have given us many indications that America's education institutions do not merely keep kids ignorant, but actively teach them to hate their country. [Why Supporting Black Lives Matter Is Anti-Christian And Anti-Life]( Sarah St. Onge There's an important distinction between supporting the Black Lives Matter organization and lovingly supporting black people whose lives matter.  SIGN UP FOR A [FREE TRIAL]( HERE. The Transom is a daily email newsletter written by publisher of The Federalist Ben Domenech for political and media insiders, which arrives in your inbox each morning, collecting news, notes, and thoughts from around the web. "You must read The Transom. With brilliant political analysis and insight into the news that matters most, it is essential to understanding this incredible moment in history. I read it every day!" - Newt Gingrich      mailto:info@thefederalist.com Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( The Federalist, 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE, #247, Washington, DC 20003, United States