As we enter the last week of July, it has been pandemonium in the news.
Due to that, here are three stories you may have missed: A new CATO
Institute/YouGov national survey found that self-censorship is on the
rise. The findings include that nearly a third of employed people polled
say they are worried about losing their job if their political opinions
became known. This week 21 Republican Governors wrote to Congress to
urge that any additional COVID-19 response legislation includes
common-sense civil liability coverage for healthcare workers, teachers,
and businesses. And finally, in Portland, local law enforcement is
pushing back at city leadership for allowing dangerous riots and
destruction to continue. Read below for more! 

62% Of Americans Are Afraid To Express Political Views

What Happened:

A new CATO Institute/YouGov national survey

found that self-censorship is on the rise.   

Why You Should Care:

The survey found 62% of Americans say the political climate today
prevents them from saying what they believe. This is up several points
from 2017 when 58% of Americans said they were afraid to share their
political beliefs.

What Happens Next:

It shouldn't be taboo to discuss your political ideology openly, even if
it's different from your neighbors. It is what makes America great.

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Republican Governors Call On Congress To Provide Liability Protections

What Happened:

In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY),
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
(D-NY), and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), 21 Republican
governors are advocating for any additional coronavirus response package
to include common-sense civil liability protections for businesses,
educators, and health care workers.

Why You Should Care:

As the United States Congress considers additional legislation to
address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the governors want to
ensure that citizens are able to make a living for their families
without the threat of frivolous lawsuits. 

What Happens Next:

As public policymakers, it's their duty to provide clarity, and
stability to citizens' businesses. The uniformity that federal law
provides is critical to America's industries that work across state
lines.  

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Portland politicians 'condoned' destruction of city

What Happened:

Last Sunday marked the 53rd consecutive night of protests in Portland,
OR. The situation on the ground in the city has been described as dire,
and local police representatives are calling out the city's
leadership.

Why You Should Care:

The city is in shambles. Daryl Turner, the head of the Portland Police
Association, said that city politicians have not acted in the city's
best interest after weeks of violent protests and instead prioritized
their political agenda as the city burned.

What Happens Next:

President Donald Trump announced Operation Legend amid escalating crime
in major cities. The operation will include a "surge" in federal law
enforcement agencies to assist local agencies when their politicians
fail them.

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