Today’s Top Choices:
Disinfo v. Democracy: Using accusations of ‘disinformation’ to suppress scientific criticism, steer media coverage, and silence political opponents is not part of the operating system of a free society, argues former ACLU president Nadine Strossen.
The latest data to back up what American Jews are feeling comes today from @brandeiscenter. In a poll of “openly Jewish” college students, 70% said they experienced antisemitism and 50% said they have felt the need to hide their Jewishness at school.
Thousands of dainty fruit fly wings, photographed in high resolution and analyzed by an algorithm, have provided insight into the evolutionary guardrails that prevent mutations from derailing biological functioning. @elenarenken reports:
This week, Ondrasik is going on his first major concert tour since the pandemic hit, backed by a string quartet — and while he will perform “Blood on my Hands,” he will perform it himself, after his main set.
Coronavirus:
Johnson & Johnson Says Booster Shot After Two Months Provides 94 Percent Protection Against COVID-19
BREAKING: Judge Extends Ban On NY Order Mandating Medical Workers Be Vaccinated Or Lose Their Job dlvr.it/S80cQ2
General News:
The Left Is Still Going After the McCloskeys. Here's What Consequence the Missouri Couple Could Face Now.
It Might Not Just Be Manchin and Sinema Who Sense That Their Party Is Loony | Opinion by @charlescwcooke
The Sweep, from @whignewtons, @AudreyFahlberg, & @ChrisStirewalt: In 2022, the GOP Question Is Trump vs. McCarthy
Politico Finally Acknowledges That Major Portions Of Hunter Biden Story Have Been Verified, Something Conservative Outlets Reported Long Ago dlvr.it/S80xWL
Economics:
Today I chronicle the SALT Caucus, many of whom use unabashed anti-tax rhetoric you'd expect of Republicans.
I say you are what you argue; they are functionally filling an anti-tax role, especially in the context of current Democratic negotiations.
New study concludes that large minimum wage hikes especially disadvantage younger, less educated workers
Healthcare:
Immigration:
Today’s Morning Dispatch (🔒): Border Woes Continue for Biden morning.thedispatch.com/p/the-morning-…
Foreign Policy:
Australian Reporter ‘Startled’ by Biden Press Team’s Aggressive Aversion to Questions | bit.ly/3nU2Dpz
Education:
Increased employee benefits — not school-choice programs — are the real drain on American education spending. | Opinion by Aaron Smith
Defense:
Taliban ‘Shootout’ Sidelines ‘Moderate’ Afghan Leader, Government Led By Terror-Connected Haqqani Network: Report dlvr.it/S80z5V
Big Tech:
Crime and Policing:
Park Ranger Warned Gabby Petito Of ‘Toxic’ Relationship, Urged Her To ‘Find Another Path’ Before Disappearance dlvr.it/S80PJL
Climate Change:
"Policymakers continue to miss the boat when it comes to plastics and proactive solutions to combat litter and clean up the environment — even as data continues to prove them wrong." -CEI's Angela Logomasini in @realclearpolicy
SJW News:
Megan Rapinoe, 500-Plus Female Athletes Blast Mississippi Abortion Law, Demand Supreme Court Strike Down 15-Week Ban dlvr.it/S80kzc
College Campus Absurdity:
As Inflation And National Debt Grow, JMU Educates Future Accountants About Incest thefederalist.com/2021/09/21/as-… #mustread #feedly