Apr 25, 2022

On the Agenda: President Biden promised a war on fossil fuels when running for president, launched it on day one of his administration, and now says he’s not to blame for skyrocketing gas prices. Heritage President Kevin Roberts and Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan explain why he can’t get away with that. And if you think the massive “infrastructure” bill will ease your commute, you’re wrong. We also offer guides to fighting CRT in schools and gender identity bills in Congress. There are podcasts, events, and more to explore in this week’s Agenda.

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Biden Wants You to Suffer Pain at the Pump

In the news: The leftist media keeps trying to gaslight the nation about skyrocketing gas prices, claiming they were unavoidable, and certainly not President Biden’s fault.

The truth: The pain at the pump is intentional. Biden promised throughout his campaign to wage war on the energy industry. “I want you to look at my eyes,” he said. “I guarantee you. I guarantee you. We’re going to end fossil fuel.”

Our take: “The Biden energy agenda,” write Heritage President Kevin Roberts and Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan, is an “array of policies all aimed at one obvious goal.”

Learn more: Read about what that goal is here.

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The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Boondoggle Will Create More Gridlock

A colossal disaster: You may remember that Congress’ seemingly endless spending spree included passing a $1.2 trillion “infrastructure” package last November.

An intended consequence: Despite its massive price tag, it will also increase gridlock and commute times across the country—on purpose.

Why? Simply put, the Biden administration wants fewer cars on the road. It’s an extension of its war on the U.S. energy industry and the wallets of the American people.

Learn more: Read about how and why the infrastructure package will create more gridlock here.

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A Guide to Exposing and Fighting CRT in Schools

No. 1 in Education Policy: “Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth”—a new book by Jonathan Butcher, Heritage’s Will Skillman fellow in education—swiftly rose to become the No. 1 bestseller in education policy on Amazon.

Exposing the war on truth: Butcher’s new book demystifies critical race theory for parents, educators, and legislators, explaining where it came from, how it has hijacked our schools and villainized truth in education, and how we can fight against it. Get the book here.

More resources: Heritage also gathered 13 scholars to contribute essays on CRT for “The Critical Classroom,” a guide for lawmakers, educators, and parents to battle this Marxist-based ideology. Learn more here.

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What’s Ahead in the Battles Over SOGI

State of the Union: Concerned members of Congress have blocked several sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) laws, but the threat isn’t over.

On the horizon: In the next year, you can expect the Biden administration to insert gender ideology into new legislation and through executive orders.

Learn more: Read about our past victories and upcoming battles over SOGI here.

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DID YOU KNOW?

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President Trump addresses Heritage’s Annual Leadership Conference. In his keynote speech, Trump told the gathering that President Biden has done more damage in one year than “the five worst presidents in American history” put together. Read about the event here.

Heritage beefs up its economic policy shop. The Trump administration’s regulatory czar Paul Ray will head the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies. Steve Moore and Paul Winfree have been named distinguished fellows in economics.

Big Tech petition. Have you signed Heritage’s Big Tech petition yet? If you haven’t, add your name to the list of thousands who’ve signed the pledge to take on these anti-free speech behemoths. Click here to sign the pledge.

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“The Kevin Roberts Show”: On the latest episode, we pull back the curtain on the hypocrisy of the left’s so-called pro-woman agenda. Valerie Huber, president and CEO of The Institute for Women’s Health, joins Roberts to talk about how far-left policies are often extremely harmful to women and what would actually empower them. Listen to the episode.

“Heritage Explains”: Heritage recently announced a set of seven policy priorities that will form a roadmap for conservatives over the next three years. On this episode, Noah Weinrich from Heritage Action for America takes us through recent polling that shows why Heritage priorities align with Americans on both sides of the aisle. Listen to the episode.

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Former ICE director and Heritage visiting fellow Tom Homan told Fox News’ Harris Faulkner that President Biden’s open-border policies “are killing people.” Faulkner called it “the line of the day.” Watch the must-see segment here.

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