Oct 07, 2019
Today, the Supreme Court begins its new term. Conservatives will want to pay close attention, with cases touching on abortion, DACA, Obamacare, gun rights, and school choice. See a preview of what’s in store below. The House’s efforts to impeach President Trump continue, but according to Heritage legal expert Hans von Spakovsky, the impeachment process is likely not being used in the way that the Framers of the Constitution intended. Read his comments on what’s next for the administration. We also want to let you know that our first-ever Heritage Honors Gala is coming up at the end of the month, so if you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time! Lastly, you’ll want to check out some of the new ways we are bringing the conservative message to new and influential audiences. Have a great week!
Supreme Court Gears Up for High-Stakes Cases <[link removed]>
The Supreme Court’s new term begins today and promises an exciting set of cases. Justices will hear cases involving:



- a “$12 billion bait-and-switch” caused by Obamacare
- the Trump administration’s decision to roll back the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, policy
- onerous restrictions on gun rights
- claims of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity school choice efforts for religiously affiliated schools
- Louisiana’s law requiring physicians who performs abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital
- and a capital defendant’s attempt to employ the insanity defense, among many other cases.



Read Heritage legal expert Elizabeth Slattery's report <[link removed]> on what to expect in the upcoming term, or watch a preview discussion of the term <[link removed]>.
What You Need to Know About Impeachment <[link removed]>
House Democrats are
forging ahead with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump based on claims related to a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But what exactly does that mean for Trump? “Impeachment is a way of removing public officials for serious misconduct. It has been used very rarely in American history and should follow the norms and standards that America’s Founders understood when they provided for it in the Constitution,” writes Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at Heritage’s Meese Center. This situation has the potential to become something the Founders never intended for the impeachment process: a standoff between political parties. Read von Spakovsky’s full assessment on what’s next for the Trump administration <[link removed]>.
Actor Dean Cain to Emcee Heritage Honors Gala <[link removed]>
The Heritage Foundation will host its first-ever black tie gala, the Heritage Honors, later this month. We’ve got something truly special planned: actor and show host Dean Cain will serve as the master of ceremonies and Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the keynote address. Cain is best known for his role as Superman in the hit TV show “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.” He was also the host of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” and star of the movie “Gosnell." This exciting event will be a celebration of our unique American identity and culture. To learn more about how you can register to attend, please contact Heritage’s Membership team at 1-800-546-2843 or visit www.heritagehonors.org <[link removed]> and enter code GALACP to register. (Registration is $250 per person).
Heritage Gains the Spotlight With New Audiences <[link removed]>
The Heritage Foundation is reaching new audiences far and
wide, both at home and abroad. Recent media appearances have included the BBC, Dr. Oz, and The Atlantic. “It’s important that Heritage’s ideas and solutions reach people across America—whether that’s policymakers in the halls of Congress or concerned citizens seeking new ideas,” says Rob Bluey, Heritage’s vice president of communications and executive editor of The Daily Signal. “Reaching these audiences is crucial when it comes to promoting and advancing our mission.” Most recently, Heritage President Kay Coles James was named one of the “most powerful women in Washington” by Washingtonian magazine. Additionally, John Malcolm, vice president of Heritage’s Institute for Constitutional Government, spoke at an annual event hosted by The Atlantic. Learn more about the new audiences we are reaching <[link removed]>.
HAPPENING AT HERITAGE
Heritage President Kay Coles James gave a keynote address to kick off the Empower America Project’s Leaders Conference. Learn more. <[link removed]>
Energy Secretary Rick Perry selected Kay Coles James to serve as a member of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. The board met in Chicago last week to provide insights and recommendations to Secretary Perry on the department’s ongoing priorities. Learn more <[link removed]>.
President Donald Trump retweeted an article from The Daily Signal that promoted Heritage’s Index of Economic Freedom. See the president’s tweet <[link removed]>.
Heritage released its latest video on how Washington wastes your money with Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. This week, Scott and Paul Winfree, director of Heritage’s Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, explained how we could account for every cent the government spends, regardless of how much has been allocated in the past. Watch the video <[link removed]>.
Daily Signal contributor Jarrett Stepman published his first book, “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past. <[link removed]>” Stepman’s book details how America’s history is under attack and why it is important to stand up for it. Watch his interview on One America’s News <[link removed]>.
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger layed out military priorities for the Indo-Pacific region at Heritage. Watch the event <[link removed]>.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday at noon, as part of its “Preserve the Constitution” event series, Heritage will host an event to discuss religious liberty in the Trump administration. The event will feature speakers Eric Dreiband, assistant attorney general for the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice; Roger Severino, director of the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and Robert Eitel, senior counselor to the secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. Watch the event live <[link removed]>.
Friday at noon, Heritage and the Family Policy Alliance will co-host an all-day event to advance conservative solutions to protect children from sexualization in culture, education, and healthcare. Learn more about the speakers and watch the event live <[link removed]>.
Thursday at noon, Heritage will host an event to discuss bioethics and why it matters. Panelists include Melissa Moschella, assistant professor of philosophy at The Catholic University of America; Jennifer Lahl, president of the Center for Bioethics and Culture; and Tara Lee, senior fellow and director of Life Sciences at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Watch the event live <[link removed]>.
HERITAGE PODCASTS
This week on the “Heritage Explains” podcast, Thomas Jipping breaks down what the impeachment process looks like in the House and Senate. Listen to the podcast <[link removed]>.
The "SCOTUS 101" podcast is back! This week, hosts Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates preview oral arguments coming up next week in the Supreme Court and discuss a trio of cases involving state abortion regulations that the justices may take up soon. Listen to the podcast <[link removed]>.
HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
Here are the highlights from the TV news shows featuring Heritage experts. This week, they touched on hot topics like Iran, Brexit, the impeachment process, sanctuary cities and more. Watch the video <[link removed]>.
POLICY PICTURE
The Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments today for the 2019-20 term.
How confident are you that the Supreme Court will uphold the Constitution this term? Email us at [email protected] <[link removed]>

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