The Biden administration's repeated visits to China, without reciprocation, create an imbalance and unfavorable image. To set a fair precedent, these visits should be halted until China agrees to reciprocate.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, faced backlash for comparing advocates for parental rights to segregationists. Although she claimed the comparison was made by the Southern Poverty Law Center, she denied making it herself. Weingarten blamed a small group of extremists for politicizing schools and used the Brown v. Board of Education ruling as an example.

The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Rev. Francis Bellamy in 1892 to foster patriotism and unity, was initially embraced by the National Education Association. However, the association's focus has shifted over time to encompass social and political issues. The pledge has evolved, with the addition of "the Flag of the United States of America" in 1923 and "under God" in 1954. Despite controversies and legal challenges, the pledge remains deeply rooted in American culture, recited daily by countless Americans.

The Digest, 9/15/2023 @330AM, CDT

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