Sep 09, 2019
All of us at The Heritage Foundation send our prayers and well wishes to all who were affected by Hurricane Dorian this weekend. We also honor the memory of all those who lost their lives during the September 11 attacks, which took place 18 years ago on Wednesday.

When emergencies strike, Americans prove over and over again that there are heroes among all of us in abundance. In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, we witnessed individuals and organizations rise to the challenge of helping their neighbors in the relief efforts. Keep reading to learn more. This week, Congress might consider red flag laws - find out what these laws are and what they mean for Second Amendment rights. Lastly, read how Heritage President Kay Coles James believes parents can fight back against liberal indoctrination that occurs on college campuses. This is your conservative agenda.
What Are Red Flag Laws? 
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week and gun control legislation will be one of the items they are facing pressure to tackle. The media has reported that “red flag” laws could be something Congress would consider. So what are these laws? What do they accomplish that existing laws don’t already do? And what concerns should law-abiding Americans have about them? Amy Swearer, a senior legal analyst in Heritage's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, answers all of these questions in her latest commentary. Read Amy’s commentary here. <[link removed]>
Communities Play a Vital Role in Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas last week and the Carolina’s are picking up the pieces after being hit with dangerous coastal flooding and 95 mph winds. In the years since Hurricane Katrina, we have learned a great deal about responding to - and recovering from - disasters. And time and time again, we have seen the importance of community responses. “The first 72 hours after a disaster are the most critical, and the most effective responses during this period come from those closest to the scene,” write Heritage experts. “Faith-based and community organizations play vital roles because of their proximity and the relationships that they have already established before the disaster.” Learn more about harnessing the
capacities of communities after disasters.  <[link removed]>
Taking Back America’s Colleges From the Radical Left
“Back-to-school on America’s college campuses can be an exciting time for parents and students alike,” writes Heritage President Kay Coles James. “But if your college freshman comes home for Thanksgiving Break and you no longer recognize the person you dropped off just three months prior, that excitement may turn to shock, or even anger.”  It’s no secret that colleges have been bastions of liberalism for years, but with the rising acceptance of socialism and “social justice” ideology in America,
campuses have become ground zero for truly radical socialist indoctrination. Read James’ commentary on how parents can fight back and demand more from our colleges. <[link removed]>
HAPPENING AT HERITAGE
Heritage expert Ryan Anderson’s book on the transgender movement has made Amazon and the Washington Post bestsellers lists. Learn more <[link removed]>.
Tuesday at 9 a.m., Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Tim Chapman, executive director of Heritage Action for America, will discuss what’s next for higher education in America. Watch the event live. <[link removed]>
Tuesday at noon, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, will introduce Jason Chaffetz, a Fox News contributor and former congressman, to talk about his new book “Power Grab: The Liberal Scheme to Undermine Trump, the GOP, and Our Republic.” Watch the event live <[link removed]>.
Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., Ambassador Ernesto Araújo, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver his first public address in Washington on Brazil’s new international strategy and President Jair Bolsonaro’s blueprint to restore the country towards a path of prosperity, safety and dignity for all Brazilians. Watch his remarks live <[link removed]>.
Wednesday, Olivia Enos, a senior policy analyst in Heritage's Asian Studies Center, will testify before the House of Representatives’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commision about labor and human rights in Cambodia. Learn more <[link removed]>.
Friday at noon, Heritage and the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women will host an event with Mary Eberstadt, a senior research fellow at the Faith and Reason Institute, to discuss her new book “Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics.” Learn more about the event here <[link removed]>.
HERITAGE PODCASTS
This week on the “Heritage Explains” podcast, Amy Swearer, a senior legal policy analyst in  Heritage’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, breaks down what “red flag” laws are and explains if they work. Listen to the podcast <[link removed]>.
HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
Here are the highlights from the dozens of cable news shows featuring Heritage experts. This week, they touched on hot topics like abortion, Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and family values. Watch the video <[link removed]>.
POLICY PICTURE
Did you know that abandoned fishing equipment accounts for a much larger piece of the plastic waste problem than straws? Learn more about the left’s war on plastic <[link removed]>.
How can we as a society reduce pollution without imposing onerous bans? Email us at [email protected] <[link removed]>

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