Sep 21, 2020
Greetings from Washington, D.C., which is now consumed with the question of what to do about replacing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Heritage President Kay C. James says the answer is simple and straightforward. Meanwhile, if you are wondering what you can do between now and election day to fight for America, we have the answer. And Heritage Action takes a bold step in defense of the police. You can find these stories and much more in this week’s Agenda.
Fill the Supreme Court Vacancy Now <[link removed]>
President Donald Trump has promised to swiftly nominate a justice to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the
Supreme Court, who died over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. The Senate, argues Heritage President Kay C. James, has an obligation to move swiftly with the confirmation proceedings. To do so, however, they will have to stand tall against threats by the left to “pack the court” and of continued violence. “Senators should not be cowed into giving up their constitutional power in response to tired political threats,” she writes in an op-ed. Keep reading on FoxNews.com <[link removed]>.
What You Can Do to Fight for America <[link removed]>
Election Day is just six weeks away. What can you do to make a difference? Plenty. Last week, The Heritage Foundation launched the Citizen's Guide to Fight for America. Each week, from now until Election Day, participants will receive specific Heritage-recommended action items to grow your understanding of the biggest issues facing our nation and fight for American values. “What we do today will determine what kind of future we leave to our children and grandchildren,” Heritage President Kay C. James said. Nearly 5,000 households signed up just days after the Guide launched. Will you join us? Get started with the Citizen's Guide to Fight for America here <[link removed]>.
Heritage Action Raises Pro-Police Billboards <[link removed]>
Heritage Action for America has put up seven pro-police billboards in three major cities where police are under attack and liberal politicians have embraced
“defund the police” to slash police budgets. Heritage Action Executive Director Jessica Anderson announced the billboards in an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” <[link removed]> “This is a time for all citizens and leaders to come together to support the important work and sacrifices of our law enforcement officers and
push back against the left's campaign to defund the police,” she said. Learn more about the billboards, where they are located, and how Heritage Action is combatting the “defund the police” movement. <[link removed]>
HAPPENING AT HERITAGE
Heritage held its first-ever Virtual Member Summit last week, during which more than 850 households across all 50 states heard from Heritage’s top experts about how they are fighting for America. Attendees also got a sneak peek at three new “Fight for America” ads that will soon be airing on cable TV, streaming programs, and online. You can watch the entire program here <[link removed]>.
American cities are being torn apart by riots and protests, much as they were in the 1960s. Heritage recently hosted a must-see event analyzing the civil rights riots in the 1960s and what they can teach us today. Watch the event <[link removed]>.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
THURSDAY at noon, Heritage will host a virtual event previewing the Supreme Court’s 2020-2021 term and the many significant cases they’ll decide on issues like Obamacare, religious liberty, and more. Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, and Goldstein & Russell, P.C. partner Eric Citron will provide their analysis of the upcoming term during the event. Register for the webinar. <[link removed]>
HERITAGE PODCASTS
Her mother disappeared in China. This week on “Heritage Explains,” we interview Ziba Murat, a Uighur woman who hasn't heard from or spoken to her mother in over two years. Since her mother's disappearance, it has surfaced that the Chinese Communist Party placed her in a concentration camp, and refuses to give updates or acknowledge her disappearance. Listen to the podcast <[link removed]>.
What are pandemic pods and why are school districts and teachers unions trying to stop parents from creating them? In the first episode of Heritage’s new podcast, “COVID and the Classroom,” education policy analyst Mary Clare Amselem breaks down this unique moment for parental choice in education with two leading experts on school choice. Listen to the podcast <[link removed]>.
HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
Here are highlights from Heritage experts on TV. This week they talked about protests and riots, China’s connection to Black Lives Matter, Middle East peace deals, and more. Watch the clips <[link removed]>.
POLICY PICTURE
Last week we celebrated Constitution Day. Read Heritage President Kay C. James op-ed <[link removed]> on defending the Constitution and email us your thoughts at [email protected] <[link removed]>.

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