 |
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| 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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| 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. |
|
|
|
Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
|
|
|
|
|
|
