August 21 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Naperville, after previously leaning toward ban, will consider allowing retail sale of recreational marijuana – ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: Any municipality and any county in Illinois that does not ban the sale recreational pot shouts that it is not family friendly.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-recreational-cannabis-retail-naperville-st-20190821-jlghnpdkgne4nnelzdcy33zv74-story.html
— Watchdog: Stop free garbage collection for Chicago churches, other nonprofits – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-garbage-pick-up-non-profits-20190821-tyboonsrdvftnnrk7cw6i4zsmu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-immigrant-tenant-protection-20190821-vh32aefcwnaurp2a5d4u3v37ni-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker praises release of report on bullying and harassment in Michael Madigan’s office but sidesteps questions about Seaker’s leadership – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-sexual-harassment-report-response-20190821-rwpo4s6n7zfbfeyvqwdy376ufy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Will Joe Walsh challenge Trump? The conservative talk show host and ex-Chicago area Congressman told WTTW, “I want the Republican party to wake up and challenge him, make the moral case he is unfit.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/21/20827454/will-joe-walsh-challenge-donald-trump
— Trump insists US has ‘very strong’ gun background checks “We don’t want people that are mentally ill, people that are sick — we don’t want them having guns,” Trump said. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/21/20826838/trump-strong-gun-background-checks
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/21/20827081/pritzker-signs-law-barring-evictions-citizenship-undocumented-immigrants-firewall-trump-fear
— Pritzker: ‘Everybody in Springfield’ to blame for bullying and harassment culture — not just Mike Madigan Pritzker would only say that he’s “counting on the speaker” as well as the other legislative leaders “to carry out functions that will safeguard women.” The governor said it’s a clear problem on both sides of the aisle. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/21/20826891/pritzker-everybody-springfield-blame-bullying-harassment-culture-mike-madiga-tim-mapes

DAILY HERALD
— ACLU sues Downers Grove, says panhandling prohibition is unconstitutional – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190821/aclu-sues-downers-grove-says-panhandling-prohibition-is-unconstitutional
— The endless cycle of ugliness is bad for your party and the public – Editorial (DIERSEN: Nasty operatives and nasty dupes who work for my nasty critics/opponents paint themselves as working directly for those who dominate the a) Milton Township Republican Central Committee, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) Illinois Republican Party, d) City of Wheaton, e) Milton Township, f) DuPage County, g) Illinois, h) those who represent my precinct, and i) those who want to represent my precinct.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190821/editorial-the-endless-cycle-of-ugliness-is-bad-for-your-party-and-the-public
— Durkin to address Schaumburg Township GOP Aug. 24
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190821/durkin-to-address-schaumburg-township-gop-aug-24
— Facebook attracts swift blowback from report on anti-conservative bias – Cat Zakrzewski (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more anti-conservative that you really are, the more that you promote Facebook.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190821/facebook-attracts-swift-blowback-from-report-on-anti-conservative-bias
— Journalists in Oregon and beyond have risen in defense of a small newspaper after a county attorney asked the sheriff to investigate whether its journalists broke the law for trying to get comments from government officials after business hours. – AP (DIERSEN: Will journalists, or anyone else, come my defense because I a) urge Wheaton and the rest of the 1,298 municipalities in Illinois and b) DuPage County and the rest of the 102 counties in Illinois to ban the sale of recreational pot?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190821/news/308219930/

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/immigrant-property-renters-protected-under-new-illinois-law/5483389/
— Trump revives suggestion he’d end birthright citizenship – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-revives-suggestion-hed-end-birthright-citizenship/5484251/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-governor-signs-law-to-protect-immigrant-renters-557794271.html

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/21/illinois-becomes-2nd-state-in-us-to-enact-immigrant-tenant-protection-law/

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-governor-signs-law-to-protect-immigrant-renters-1

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Durkin dismisses 51st State move as re-election rhetoric – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190821/bernard-schoenburg-durkin-dismisses-51st-state-move-as-re-election-rhetoric

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— City’s Values Are Higher Than ‘Dope’ – Todd Wessell 
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/off-the-record-citys-values-are-higher-than-dope/

RUSS STEWART
— COUNTY DEMOCRATIC SLATEMAKERS CHOOSE A FEW WHITE MEN
http://www.russstewart.com/articles/2019/08-21-19.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Landlords Face Civil Suits By Telling Authorities Tenants Are Illegals
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/21/landlords-face-civil-suits-by-telling-authorities-tenants-are-illegals/ 
— Rezin Goes Unloads on Underwood for Supporting Impeachment Hearings
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/21/rezin-goes-unloads-on-underwood-for-supporting-impeachment-hearings/

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Kane County Republican committee secretary backs Oberweis in 14th District – Glenn Minnis
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/513030385-kane-county-republican-committee-secretary-backs-oberweis-in-14th-district

CAPITOL FAX
— Appellate Court again rules against Mautino’s campaign committee
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/21/appellate-court-again-rules-against-mautinos-campaign-committee/
— “Chicago has more lead on average than Flint, Mich., during its 2015 water crisis”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/21/chicago-has-more-lead-on-average-than-flint-mich-during-its-2015-water-crisis/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says ending birthright citizenship back on agenda – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/21/trump-ending-birthright-citizenship-back-agenda/?utm_source=Boomtrain&utm_medium=manual&utm_campaign=evening&utm_term=evening&utm_content=evening&bt_ee=lm%2BCFBHksb5khnB82uNr32acZTGa5Ita5zoNQTZ9EUc%3D&bt_ts=1566423578301
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Electoral College a racist ‘scam’ that ‘has to go’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/21/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-electoral-college-a-racis/

FOX NEWS
— Spike Lee calls Trump a ‘white supremacist,’ says his supporters ‘kneel down before the altar of the almighty dollar’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn (DIERSEN: I am 70 years old. My being a life-long Republican has cost me millions of dollars.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/spike-lee-trump-white-supremacist

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Democrats Hate America and American Success – Amanda Alverez
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/democrats-hate-america-and-american-success/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Claims He Is ‘Seriously’ Considering Ending Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Immigrants – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-claims-he-is-seriously-considering-ending-birthright-citizenship-for-children-of-illegal-immigrants/

THE HILL
— Trump unleashes in lengthy exchange with reporters at White House – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/458275-trump-unleashes-in-lengthy-exchange-with-reporters-at-white-house

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Former Congressman and Tea Party Republican Joe Walsh Considers a Challenge to Trump – Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/us/politics/joe-walsh-trump-2020.html

ENTREPRENEUR
— Are You Wasting Employees’ Talent? – Caroline Stokes (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government uses Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, otherwise known as political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, to get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) 
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/337550

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— 2020 Democrats Have Plans to Add New Federal Agencies Creating Peace and Cybersecurity departments are among the proposals. – COURTNEY BUBLÉ
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2019/08/2020-democrats-have-plans-add-new-federal-agencies/159311/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Say Neither Major Party Represents Them (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Republican Party fails/refuses to represent those like me who support the Republican Party platform.) 
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/august_2019/voters_say_neither_major_party_represents_them

August 21 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DuPage County begins discussions about allowing marijuana sales – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Yesterday morning, during its public comment period, I spoke at the DuPage County Development Committee meeting and urged that DuPage County be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. What do you say to my pot-pushing critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who pander to the Democrat news media and who proclaim that I cannot be both a member of the news media and someone who speaks at DuPage County meetings? What they are really saying is that the only people who are legitimate members of the news media are a) those who are paid for what they do, b) those who have a degree in journalism, and c) those who state that they are non-partisan. Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending and reporting on Republican fundraisers unless I buy a ticket.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/dupage-county-begins-discussions-about-allowing-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rolling Meadows medical marijuana dispensary seeks to add recreational sales – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/rolling-meadows-medical-marijuana-dispensary-seeks-to-add-recreational-sales
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190821/how-elgin-hopes-to-reach-hard-to-count-groups-in-2020-census
— FRONT PAGE: Park Ridge teen sues Juul, Philip Morris for nicotine addiction – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/park-ridge-teen-sues-juul-philip-morris-for-nicotine-addiction

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Should I send them cease and desist letters or should I just sue them? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
(THE ARTICLE: Recently, conservative commentator Sebastian Gorka said to Playboy senior White House reporter Brian Karem “You’re a punk! You’re not a journalist! You’re a punk!” Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs, and especially those who push pot, treat me like I am fraudulently claiming to a journalist. Should I send them cease and desist letters or should I just sue them? I would start with high-level RINOs in Milton Township and DuPage County who are candidates, elected officials, and party leaders.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage committee wants full county board to decide if retail pot sales will be allowed or banned – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-committee-pushes-pot-vote-to-full-board-st-0821-20190820-krcaaubtpradvn2xsgk74oqp5y-story.html
— Robert Mueller crushed their dreams, so Democrats pivot to race – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-democrats-race-kass-20190821-vszdak3hkzfazhjaxltdik3cki-story.html
— Representing a traditionally Republican district, freshman Democrat Rep. Lauren Underwood comes out for impeachment inquiry of Trump – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-donald-trump-impeachment-20190821-ndm2v3cm4fa75illgmd4cs36m4-story.html
— Lisle Township supervisor announces run for DuPage County Board seat in District 5 – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-district-5-mullen-lisle-supervisor-st-0821-20190820-fbdowyu75nhqpkdwnu2rlub23u-story.html

WBEZ
— Chicago Kids Use Social Media To Meetup Downtown, But Police Are Watching – Adriana Cardona-Maguigad (DIERSEN: Do/should police have access to closed and secret Facebook groups? Based on how they treat me in public, I expect that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes defame and libel me in closed and secret Facebook groups.) 
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/chicago-kids-use-social-media-to-meetup-downtown-but-police-are-watching/b31930d4-7d5b-45d8-b877-6225163de9be

HERALD & REVIEW
— Location of dispensaries important – Editorial (DIERSEN: From what I see, overwhelmingly, those who push pot and their goons are ill, troubled, failed, rude, nasty, crude, cruel, vicious, and/or threatening.) 
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-location-of-dispensaries-important/article_2aa168c9-dc40-5f16-8023-8e045fef7039.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis gets an earful from crowd at Parkland College event – Tim Mitchell 
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/davis-gets-an-earful-from-crowd-at-parkland-college-event/article_2e8f49c4-1512-5d2f-a6d3-8f05b192980e.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— East Peoria residents split on allowing the sale of recreational marijuana – Scott Hilyard
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190820/east-peoria-residents-split-on-allowing-sale-of-recreational-marijuana

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Davis backs ‘red flag’ law for gun owners; LaHood neutral – DEREK BEIGH 
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/davis-backs-red-flag-law-for-gun-owners-lahood-neutral/article_1d995dfa-83cb-59ab-8b57-424aa8f8acba.html

TIMES
— Court says Mautino campaign violated election code on travel expenses Board of Elections will determine if further fines are in order – Derek Barichello
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/08/20/court-says-mautino-campaign-violated-election-code-on-travel-expenses/adhrjzh/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— GOP Angry at Democrat Rally Photos – Greg Bishop 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=289425#.XVz-SBh_OM8
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Edwardsville pot sales ban moves one step closer – Charles Bolinger
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Edwardsville-pot-sales-ban-moves-one-step-closer-14364477.php

WILL
— Downstate Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville (R-102) Explains Proposal For Two Illinois States: Chicago & Downstate – JIM MEADOWS
https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/downstate-lawmaker-explains-proposal-for-two-illinois-states-chicago-downstate

WSIL TV
— Report finds former Madigan chief of staff harassed and intimidated workers – Joe Ragusa
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40942512/report-finds-former-madigan-chief-of-staff-harassed-and-intimidated-workers

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.wglt.org/post/calls-help-rise-among-lgbtq-college-students-rejected-families#stream/0

WHEATON PATCH
— Man Tried To Force His Way Into 2 Homes Wheaton Police say the man, 19, tried to get into the home around 4:30 a.m. while a female was sleeping inside. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/man-tried-force-his-way-2-homes-wheaton-police

WOODRIDGE PATCH
— Talk Hopes To Bring Light To Sexual Assault In DuPage County The event features a panel of sexual assault advocates, prosecutors, and educators on Women’s Equality Day. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republican men as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.) 
https://patch.com/illinois/woodridge/talk-hopes-bring-light-sexual-assault-dupage-county

ONE ILLINOIS
— Teacher shortage worse and getting worser – Mark Klaisner (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/8/20/teacher-shortage-worse-and-getting-worser

BGA
— Time to Bite the Bullet on Consolidation Eliminating some of Illinois’ nearly 7,000 local governments is part of any serious discussion about property tax relief. – Marie Dillon 
https://www.bettergov.org/news/dillon-time-to-bite-the-bullet-on-consolidation/

ILLINOIS HOUSE DEMOCRATS
— Office of the Speaker Releases Report of Workplace Culture (DIERSEN: I should write reports on the culture in the a) Milton Township Republican Central Committee since 1998, b) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 1998-2012, c) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, d) Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007, e) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter 2001-2004, f) GAO 1980-1997, g) IRS 1971-1980, and h) Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://ilhousedems.com/2019/08/20/office-of-the-speaker-releases-report-of-workplace-culture-independent-report-cites-important-changes-already-in-place-recommends-further-actions-to-improve-overall-capitol-culture/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gradel Quotes Underwood about “Leaving Her Community Behind” re Her Switch on Supporting Trump Impeachment Hearings
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/21/gradel-quotes-underwood-about-leaving-her-community-behind-re-her-switch-on-supporting-trump-impeachment-hearings/ 
— Underwood Joins AOC in Calling for Trump Impeachment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/20/underwood-joins-aoc-in-calling-for-trump-impeachment/

CENTER SQUARE
— Four Republican candidates to take on ‘well-entrenched’ incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/four-republican-candidates-to-take-on-well-entrenched-incumbent-u/article_748015fc-c377-11e9-af28-b346231774d8.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Tax proposal, lawmakers to be featured at ICU Grassroots Activist Conference on Saturday – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/513126239-tax-proposal-lawmakers-to-be-featured-at-icu-grassroots-activist-conference-on-saturday

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump moves to cancel illegal immigrant family loophole – Dave Boyer and Stephen Dinan 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/donald-trump-moves-end-flores-settlement-illegal-i/
— Smears are last-gasp attempt – GEORGE GIFTOS, Boca Raton, Fla. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who smear, belittle, dismiss, badmouth, demonize, denigrate, condemn, defame, slander, harass, and/or threaten me. Better yet, I should send them cease and desist letters. Better yet, I should sue them. They include activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. They are pot pushers, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/letters-to-the-editor-smears-are-last-gasp-attempt/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Playboy reporter sues White House over suspended press pass – Ellie Bufkin (DIERSEN: Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending and reporting on Republican fundraisers unless I buy a ticket.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/playboy-reporter-sues-white-house-over-suspended-press-pass

FOX NEWS
— Wisconsin governor Tony Evers sued for barring conservative journalists from briefing – Andrew O’Reilly (DIERSEN: I should ask the Liberty Justice Center to represent me against those government entities that have treated me like Evers has treated Maclver News Service.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/wisconsin-governor-sued-for-barring-conservative-journalists-from-briefing
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A conservative think tank in Wisconsin is suing the state’s governor, Tony Evers, amid allegations that his administration has denied journalists working for the group’s new service access to a budget press briefing and refused to add its reporters to the governor’s press list. The Maclver Institute, a right-leaning public policy shop that runs the Maclver News Service, filed suit earlier this week against Evers for purportedly excluding its reporters from press briefings and failing to provide them with media materials given to other journalists. The lawsuit claims that the Evers’ administration is violating the journalists’ constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of the press and equal access. “Our reporters have the same constitutional rights as every other journalist in Wisconsin, and we have a duty to keep the public informed about what’s happening in state government,” Brett Healy, the president of the MacIver Institute, said in a statement. “While we hoped Gov. Evers would do the right thing and treat our journalists they (sic) way they treat others, the administration has refused. We now have no option but to sue.” The Maclver News Service covers Wisconsin’s legislature, governor’s office and other political affairs from a conservative viewpoint. Healy added in his statement: “We hope to quickly resolve this issue, not just so that our journalists can go about their important work but to ensure no future governor engages in the same unconstitutional practices.” The Maclver Institute is being represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a Chicago-based public interest law firm that made headlines last year for representing Illinois state worker Mark Janus in his landmark case in the Supreme Court against the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union.)
— Playboy’s Brian Karem files lawsuit against Trump, Grisham for suspending White House pass – Andrew O’Reilly (DIERSEN: Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending and reporting on Republican fundraisers unless I buy a ticket.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/playboy-reporter-brian-karem-files-lawsuit-against-trump-and-stephanie-grisham-for-suspending-credentials

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— WHAT WILL THEY LEARN AT COLLEGE? – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrat educators make their students anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/education/what-will-they-learn-at-college/

BREITBART
— Bloomberg Journalist: Illegal Alien Stole Identity, ‘Ruined My Financial Life’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/20/bloomberg-journalist-illegal-alien-stole-identity-ruined-my-financial-life/

CANADA FREE PRESS
— Baby Killers – Joan Swirsky (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hinted/implied/argued/shouted during the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s that Vietnam veterans were baby killers but now viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn those like me who avoided the draft as being patriotic hypocrites, cowards, and even worse things.) 
https://canadafreepress.com/article/baby-killers

DAILY SIGNAL
— Conservatives ‘Lost Trust’ in Facebook, Independent Report Finds – Rachel del Guidice (DIERSEN: The anti-conservatives who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party a) glorify and praise Facebook, b) encourage everyone to rely on Facebook for everything, and c) discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/20/conservatives-lost-trust-in-facebook-independent-report-finds/
— The New York Times Works for the Left, and Now Everyone Should Know It – Jarrett Stepman 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/20/the-new-york-times-works-for-the-left-and-now-everyone-should-know-it/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump Blasts Anti-Semitic Democrats: They ‘Hate Israel And Hate Jewish People’ – 
https://www.dailywire.com/news/50853/trump-blasts-anti-semitic-democrats-hate-israel-ryan-saavedra

GOPUSA
— DACA’s dark side: Illegal aliens use Obama reprieve for criminal activities
http://www.gopusa.com/dacas-dark-side-illegal-aliens-use-obama-reprieve-for-criminal-activities/

LIFEZETTE
— New York Times Slammed for ‘Partisan Activism’ as It Seeks New Ways to Hit Trump Publication’s executive editor admitted its readers and staff ‘cheer us’ when paper takes on the president – Frank Miles
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/08/new-york-times-slammed-for-partisan-activism-as-it-tries-to-find-new-ways-to-go-after-trump/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Of 435 US districts, Omar’s ranked worst for blacks to live – Michael F. Haverluck (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, because of elected officials and party leaders who are Democrats, Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs, my neighborhood, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and America are becoming bad places to live for those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://onenewsnow.com/culture/2019/08/21/of-435-us-districts-omars-ranked-worst-for-blacks-to-live

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— CNN’s Wajahat Ali: White Supremacists Are “Coming For All Of Us,” Trump “Will Not Win” – Ian Schwartz 
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/20/cnns_wajahat_ali_white_supremacists_are_coming_for_all_of_us_trump_will_not_win.html
— Spike Lee: Why Are We Still Asking If Trump Is A White Supremacist? It’s Not Even A Question Anymore – Ian Schwartz 
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/20/spike_lee_why_are_we_still_asking_if_trump_is_a_white_supremacist_its_not_even_a_question_anymore.html

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Thousands of Central American Migrants Take Free Rides Home Courtesy of U.S. Government – Reuters
https://ijr.com/thousands-central-american-migrants-free-rides-home-us-government/

POLITICO
— We talked to experts on aging about the 2020 field. Here’s what they told us. One medical expert says Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump are part of the population known as ‘superagers.’ – MARC CAPUTO (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 70. All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) because they want to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) because they want to pander to those who promote age discrimination. I should write a book about them. I would start with high-level RINOs in Milton Township and DuPage County who are candidates, elected officials, and party leaders.) 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/20/joe-biden-old-age-1468635
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But Olshansky points out that presidential candidates are probably healthier than the average U.S. citizen — and will likely live longer than the average as a result. People who have good health care, are more highly educated and have pensions generally live longer. “They all belong to a subgroup of the population that is privileged. And privileged subgroups tend to live longer and better than the average,” Olshansky said. “Despite Bernie Sanders perhaps claiming otherwise, he’s part of the 1 percent. Actually, it’s more like 1/100 of 1 percent.” Olshansky said the older candidates could belong to a group of what are called “superagers,” people who live into their 80s but show a mental sharpness as if they were in their 50s or 60s. Emily Rogalski, a Northwestern University neuroscientist and associate psychiatry and behavioral sciences professor who specializes in studying superagers, said it’s exceedingly difficult to “determine someone’s cognitive abilities simply by knowing someone’s chronological age.”)
— Playboy reporter sues Trump after credentials suspended – CAITLIN OPRYSKO (DIERSEN: Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending and reporting on Republican fundraisers unless I buy a ticket.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/20/playboy-reporter-sues-trump-credentials-suspended-1470272

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Man arrested who allegedly threatened Hispanics, believed Trump wanted a racial war.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/man-arrested-allegedly-threatened-hispanics-believed-trump-wanted/story?id=65081226

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/opinion/trump-recession.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Show Loses More Advertisers.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/business/media/tucker-carlson-fox-advertisers.html
— In New Facebook Effort, Humans Will Help Curate Your News Stories – Mike Isaac (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, etc. do not want me to select articles for you to see. They do not want anyone to see articles that promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the IRP platform and in the Republican Party platform.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/technology/facebook-news-humans.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Facebook has long relied on algorithms to select news stories for its users to see. Now the social network wants to rely on something else for the same task, too: humans. Specifically, Facebook plans to hire a team of editors to work on a news initiative called News Tab, which is its latest venture into the world of publishing. The Silicon Valley company said that journalists would help curate News Tab, a new section inside of the company’s mobile application that will surface the most recent and relevant stories for readers. Facebook said it planned to hire seasoned journalists from various outlets for the roles and would put up job postings on its employment board on Tuesday.)

NEW YORK POST
— Bodyguard for CNN’s April Ryan charged with assault for forcibly removing journalist from event – Chris Perez (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) would side with April Ryan and with her bodyguard Joel Morris in this and b) have sided with the pot pushers and their goons who threw me out of the DuPage County Development Committee meeting yesterday.)
https://nypost.com/2019/08/19/bodyguard-for-cnns-april-ryan-charged-with-assault-for-forcibly-removing-journalist-from-event/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: CNN political analyst April Ryan — who has repeatedly blasted President Trump for attacking and vilifying the press — got her bodyguard to forcibly remove a journalist from an event she was speaking at in New Jersey, leading cops to charge him Monday with assault. “This was more than just an assault on me,” tweeted New Brunswick Today editor Charlie Kratovil. “This was an assault on freedom of the press.” Kratovil claims he was violently tossed from the New Jersey Parent Summit on Aug. 3 by Ryan’s goon after spending two hours inside filming other guests and speakers without any problems. Kratovil had been invited to The Heldrich Hotel, where the event was held, by a public relations firm and asked to cover it. Video posted online shows him sitting in the audience as Ryan takes the stage and starts speaking. Moments later, her bodyguard — Joel Morris, 30, of Illinois — comes into view and is told something by Ryan. He promptly walks over to Kratovil and allegedly attempts to take his video camera. “Put that down,” Kratovil yells. “Don’t you dare — put that down, sir! That’s my camera!” A tussle allegedly ensues and Morris winds up walking Kratovil out of the venue — with his arm twisted around his back, the journalist says. “This is a personal event,” Morris can be heard telling him. “You’re not allowed back in.” A woman can be heard screaming at Kratovil at one point, saying: “How dare you come in here and interrupt this event like this!” “I didn’t interrupt,” he fired back. Kratovil posted a video on his Twitter page Monday, explaining how cops found “probable cause” to charge Morris with harassment, assault and theft. “I was there to cover April Ryan’s speech,” Kratovil explained. “Joel Morris stole [my] camera, high-tailed it out of the room. One thing led to another, I ended up being assaulted after retrieving the camera. But now Mr. Morris is going to have to show up on Sept. 12…in Superior Court.” Kratovil added, “It’s a shame that we even have to be at this point.” He read a statement from the NJ Society of Professional Journalists, saying: “It is never under any circumstances permissible for a person aggrieved at being photographed or videotaped to lay hands on the journalist, or attempt to take away the journalist’s equipment.” “It is sad we have to say this, and remind people of this — and it’s super sad that we have to remind another journalist of this,” Kratovil said. “We are still waiting for [Ryan] to comment on this unfortunate incident…Maybe now that there’s criminal charges we might hear something from her. I hope sincerely that she does comment and I hope she does condemn this. This is unacceptable…Not in our country, we have freedom of the press here.” Ryan, in the past, has repeatedly voiced her outrage with Trump and how he treats the media. She even published a book last year — titled “Under Fire” — which talks about the challenges and attacks that journalists have faced in recent years. The longtime political analyst did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday. “Her silence is deafening at this point,” Kratovil said, speaking to NJ.com. “It’s been more than two weeks. Anybody who’s a journalist should be condemning this.”)

WASHINGTON POST
— Playboy’s Brian Karem seeks restoration of suspended White House press credentials – Erik Wemple (DIERSEN: Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. )
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/20/playboys-brian-karem-seeks-restoration-suspended-white-house-press-credentials/
— If Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib can boycott Israel, why can’t Israel boycott them? – Marc A. Thiessen (DIERSEN: Who boycotts you? The following boycott me: activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. They are pot pushers, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/20/if-ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-can-boycott-israel-why-cant-israel-boycott-them/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters glorify and praise immigrants. Overwhelmingly, immigrants vote for Democrats.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-20/trump-immigration-los-angeles-harvard

USA TODAY
— With Democrats, every story ends the same: Republicans are racists or Russians – Scott Jennings (DIERSEN: In the past, Democrats demonized, denigrated, and condemned Republicans as being Germans. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as being a German.) 
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2019/08/20/calling-donald-trump-racist-and-mitch-mcconnell-russian-asset-dumb/1920953001/
— Back-to-school cars: These are some of the best vehicles for teenage drivers – Dalvin Brown (DIERSEN: I turned 16 in 1964. I drove a 1958 Chevy BelAir 1964-1966, a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 1967-1968, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE 1968-1971.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/08/20/report-these-best-cars-teenage-drivers-2019/2049291001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Weed while pregnant: Far more common and concerning than many realize – Claire Thornton and Jayne O’Donnell
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/08/14/smoking-weed-morning-sickness-pregnancy-risks-preterm-births-brain-development-prescription-drugs/1906148001/

SEATTLE TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump supporters. 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/does-it-shame-trump-supporters-to-name-them-only-if-theyre-ashamed-about-it/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— We Stand With Hong Kong Sooner or later, the rest of the world will have to do what the protesters are doing—confront Beijing. – Mitch McConnell (DIERSEN: Who stands with you? The following do NOT stand with me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-stand-with-hong-kong-11566341474
— FRONT PAGE: The Truth About Faster Internet: It’s Not Worth It – Shalini Ramachandran, Thomas Gryta, Kara Dapena and Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: I pay lots of money for faster internet. If I didn’t, I would be spending 11+, 12+, 13+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out instead of just 10+ hours each and every day.) 
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/faster-internet-not-worth-it/
— Historic Rise of College-Educated Women in Labor Force Changes Workplace Companies are restructuring their compensation and benefits packages to attract these qualified women – Likhitha Butchireddygari (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified female, Democrat, minority, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified female, Democrat, minority, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/historic-rise-of-college-educated-women-in-labor-force-changes-workplace-11566303223

FORTUNE
— How Women’s Educational Gains Are Changing the Working World: The Broadsheet – Claire Zillman and Emma Hinchliffe
https://fortune.com/2019/08/21/how-womens-educational-gains-are-changing-the-working-world-the-broadsheet/

LEADER TELEGRAM
— Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that he believes Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has been truthful about whether he graduated from college. – AP
https://www.leadertelegram.com/evers-lt-gov-has-been-truthful-about-college-career/article_b1fbb36f-c0dc-5e97-ad3a-5a464f562dd5.html

TIMES UNION
— MARCH 5, 2019 FLASHBACK: Legalizing marijuana will imperil everyone – Kevin Sabet
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Legalizing-marijuana-will-imperil-13665903.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I’m sure by now you’ve heard the line, “Marijuana doesn’t kill anyone. It’s much safer than alcohol.” It’s a popular refrain for pro-pot pushers who want you to believe the drug they want to commercialize is harmless.)

ATLANTIC
— The Most Powerful Member of the Ruling Class – Conor Friedersdorf (DIERSEN: Who are the most powerful members of the ruling class in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county? I should write about the most powerful members of the ruling class in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/most-powerful-member-ruling-class/596461/

INQUISITR
— Trump Administration Sued For Revoking Press Credentials From CNN Correspondent In ‘War With The Press’ – Nathan Francis (DIERSEN: Constructively, yesterday morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that? If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending all Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton meetings and events. If the current trend is not reversed, RINOs will succeed in barring me from attending and reporting on Republican fundraisers unless I buy a ticket.)
https://www.inquisitr.com/5591310/trump-administration-sued-for-revoking-press-credentials-from-cnn-correspondent-in-war-with-the-press/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote discrimination against those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Pritzker-bolsters-Illinois-Human-Rights-Act/66819.html

August 20 Evening Edition

NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP GOP
— The FIRST READING of the Ordinance Approving or Rejecting Recreational Marijuana Sales in Naperville is tonight. 
https://mailchi.mp/01dd460df51d/urgent-naperville-marijuana-ordinance-tonight-7pm?e=58121c66a8

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— This morning, during its public comment period, I spoke at the DuPage County Development Committee meeting and urged that DuPage County be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. What do you say to my pot-pushing critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who pander to the Democrat news media and who proclaim that I cannot be both a member of the news media and someone who speaks at DuPage County meetings? What they are really saying is that the only people who are legitimate members of the news media are a) those who are paid for what they do, b) those who have a degree in journalism, and c) those who state that they are non-partisan. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

BLAZE
— Playboy correspondent sues over suspension of White House credentials Reporter Brian Karem’s press pass was revoked following his Rose Garden spat with Sebastian Gorka – BRECK DUMAS (DIERSEN: Constructively, this morning, DuPage County suspended, if not revoked, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials because I urged DuPage County to be the first county in Illinois to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas. How should I react to that?) 
https://www.theblaze.com/news/playboy-correspondent-sues-over-suspension-of-white-house-credentials

CONSERVAPEDIA
— Conservative Journalists (DIERSEN: The list includes: Gary Bauer, Tucker Carlson, Jerome Corsi, Matt Drudge, Erick Erickson, Joseph Farah, John H. Fund, Jonah Goldberg, David Horowitz, Cliff Kincaid, Dana Loesch, Michelle Malkin, Joel Pollak, Ben Shapiro, Thomas Sowell, Jill Stanek, Mark Steyn, Cal Thomas, and Byron York.) 
https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservative_media#Conservative_Journalists

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OCTOBER 28, 2016 FLASHBACK: Mainstream media needs more conservative journalists – MEGAN MCARDLE (DIERSEN: What do you say to my pot-pushing critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who pander to the Democrat news media and who proclaim that I cannot be both a member of the news media and someone who speaks at DuPage County meetings? What they are really saying is that the only people who are legitimate members of the news media are a) those who are paid for what they do, b) those who have a degree in journalism, and c) those who state that they are non-partisan.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-liberal-mainstream-media-20161028-story.html
— DuPage clerk wants $3M budget hike in presidential election year to buy equipment, give judges pay raises – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-clerk-budget-hike-request-st-0821-20190819-qfpuiwujyfdennsfjmomkdlv4y-story.html
— Niles to host public meeting on recreational marijuana zoning regulations – JENNIFER JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/ct-nhs-cannabis-meeting-tl-0822-20190820-os5wgbv7v5ak7glqxchblraphi-story.html
— Speaker Madigan’s little shop of horrors – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-madigan-sexual-harassment-bully-springfield-20190820-gmn4xwanmbahbd74u7um4cpcl4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Trump: Any Jew voting Democratic is uninformed or disloyal – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190820/news/308209876/
— Des Plaines won’t leave marijuana sales decision to voters – Samantha Jacobson
Biden slams Trump as ‘erratic, vicious, bullying’ in first 2020 TV ad
— How St. Charles’ decision on pot sales could affect medical dispensary – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/how-st-charles-decision-on-pot-sales-could-affect-medical-dispensary
— Assessor: Homes values, sale prices up in Schaumburg Township
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/assessor-homes-values-sale-prices-up-in-schaumburg-township
— Republican Carlson to seek reelection to Lake County Board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/republican-carlson-to-seek-reelection-to-lake-county-board
— Why DuPage County clerk wants to buy new election equipment before 2020 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/why-dupage-county-clerk-wants-to-buy-new-election-equipment-before-2020

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A culture of fear in Springfield A blockbuster report raps Michael Madigan for running a House in which many feared sexual harassment and bullying.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/culture-fear-springfield
— Underwood backs Trump impeachment inquiry The woman who pulled an upset victory last year in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District makes it clear in a tweet that she now supports an inquiry into the possible impeachment of the president. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/underwood-backs-trump-impeachment-inquiry

ABC7
— Report released on sexual harassment complaints connected to House Speaker Mike Madigan’s office – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/report-released-on-sexual-harassment-complaints-connected-to-speaker-madigans-office/5481008/

NBC5
— Naperville Named Among 10 Safest US Cities to Raise a Child The ranking looked at violent crime rates, property crime rates, graduation rates, the number of sex offenders per capita and more (DIERSEN: If Naperville does not ban the sale of recreational pot, it will lose this title fast.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/naperville-safest-cities-to-raise-a-child-illinois-556968141.html
— Report on Madigan’s Office Describes Culture of Bullying, Harassment
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mike-madigan-illinois-report-sexual-harassment-maggie-hickey-556971821.html

CBS2
— Harassment Probe Slams Former Madigan Chief Of Staff; Finds Widespread Bullying At Illinois Capitol
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/20/sexual-harassment-bullying-report-capitol-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-timothy-mapes/

NBC5
— Read Full Report of Investigation Into Madigan’s Office
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/speaker-mike-madigan-report-harassment-maggie-hickey-556700541.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Biden slams Trump as ‘erratic, vicious, bullying’ in first 2020 TV ad
https://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/biden-slams-trump-as-erratic-vicious-bullying-in-first-2020-tv-ad

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Durbin to Supreme Court on gun-rights case: Back off or else – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/courts-police-fire/jim-dey-durbin-to-supreme-court-on-gun-rights-case/article_04b78d0a-f00a-5c6b-8d7a-1f1c693ec368.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Like St. Charles, Elburn moves forward with bringing marijuana dispensary to village   Village officials discuss specifics of zoning and other restrictions at meeting – SUSAN O’NEILL
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/08/20/like-st-charles-elburn-moves-forward-with-bringing-marijuana-dispensary-to-village/acnz2n8/

TIMES
— Sheridan approves 3 percent tax for recreational marijuana Village will review ordinance in October for retailers – Kate Reynolds
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/08/20/sheridan-approves-3-percent-tax-for-recreational-marijuana/agwlktq/

BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Council asks for public’s input before acting on marijuana New regulations for dispensaries, retail sales being considered – Goldie Rapp
https://www.bcrnews.com/2019/08/20/council-asks-for-publics-input-before-acting-on-marijuana/al58whw/

ROCHELLE NEWS LEADER
— City Hosts special marijuana meeting – Andrew Heiserman
https://www.rochellenews-leader.com/article/city-hosts-special-marijuana-meeting

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— OUTSTANDING: Monmouth may not allow cannabis dispensaries
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20190820/monmouth-may-not-allow-cannabis-dispensaries

FOX ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDING: UI campus goes 100% tobacco-free – Robert Connelly
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/ui-campus-goes-100-tobacco-free

FRANKFORT PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Frankfort Prohibits Recreational Cannabis Businesses Villages are allowed to opt out of allowing recreational cannabis stores in their zoning, which Frankfort has now done. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/frankfort/frankfort-prohibits-recreational-cannabis-businesses

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— ILGOP Chairman says Sen. Thomas Cullerton should resign – Colin Froment
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513126128-ilgop-chairman-says-sen-thomas-cullerton-should-resign

FOX NEWS
— Mainstream press stoking racial tension to paint ‘whites as the enemy,’ says Heather Mac Donald – Nick Givas
https://www.foxnews.com/media/media-racial-racism-donald-trump-identity-politics-democrats

WGLT
— Bloomington Seeks To Lift Gambling Moratorium, Create Cannabis Plan – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/bloomington-seeks-lift-gambling-moratorium-create-cannabis-plan#stream/0

WSIL TV
— Report finds former Madigan chief of staff harassed and intimidated workers – Joe Ragusa
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40942512/report-finds-former-madigan-chief-of-staff-harassed-and-intimidated-workers

BREITBART
— Facebook Hiring Corporate Media Veterans to Manually Curate ‘News Tab’
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/08/20/facebook-hiring-corporate-media-veterans-to-manually-curate-news-tab/

GOPUSA
— Rashida Tlaib’s ‘siti’ asks God to curse Trump – LUCAS NOLAN
http://www.gopusa.com/rashida-tlaibs-siti-asks-god-to-curse-trump/

ONE NEWS NOW
— EDUCATION Pro-abortion & pro-LGBTQ – your tax dollars hard at work – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2019/08/20/pro-abortion-pro-lgbtq-your-tax-dollars-hard-at-work
— The left stokes racist flames and demonizes millions – Dr. Michael L. Brown 
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/michael-brown/2019/08/20/the-left-stokes-racist-flames-and-demonizes-millions

FORBES
— Americans Hold Increasingly Positive Outlook On Their Financial Futures – Jamie Hopkins
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehopkins/2019/08/20/americans-hold-increasingly-positive-outlook-on-their-financial-futures/#61555b097013

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— Facebook Tries Again By Hiring Journalists to Staff Its News Tab – Max Willens 
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/facebook-tries-again-by-hiring-journalists-to-staff-its-news-tab/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— 10 ways to take control of your kid’s education and stop leftist indoctrination – Linda Harvey
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/10-ways-to-take-control-of-your-kids-education-and-stop-leftist-indoctrination

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump says Jews who vote Democratic show ‘disloyalty’ toward Israel – DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-jews-disloyal-israel-democratic-20190820-gx6ei72szbaj5mbywz5qyyegi4-story.html

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants Would Help American Workers.”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/08/20/legalizing-undocumented-immigrants-would-help-american-workers/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Agencies Need More Flexibility to Fill Vacancies – HOWARD RISHER (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2019/08/agencies-need-more-flexibility-fill-vacancies/159308/

August 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Ex-top cop Garry McCarthy defends background checks on Chicago Police Board speakers: ‘I’d like to know it. Wouldn’t you?’ – GREGORY PRATT and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-background-checks-garry-mccarthy-20190820-skc2ujkmindlfac57coacrnzhq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To smear those who oppose abortion, abortion promoters promote 19-year-old Farhan Sheikh who is charged with threatening a Chicago abortion clinic in online posts.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-abortion-clinic-online-threats-arrest-20190819-hpjpqgawunhchpcm7sxl4xe44m-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The federal government pays its similarly qualified employees who are minority and/or female more than it pays its employees who are White males. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-equal-pay-black-women-20190819-h2ctbj7xfvccnny6muc7nlqsnm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: J.B.’s ‘Windy City Rehab’: Pritzker spends $275K of his wealth to fix up Chicago offices — but leaves GOP suite a fixer upper The stained gray carpets, some with duct tape to hold them together, are gone — at least in the offices of the governor and his staff. There’s now a dividing line between Pritzker’s staff and the offices housing Republican staffers on the 16th floor — a spiffy new blue carpet butting up against the tattered gray one. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/19/20812905/j-b-pritzker-windy-city-rehab-275000-thompson-center-renovation-carpet-paint
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/19/20807282/illinois-lgbtq-inclusive-curriculum-law-schools

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: St. Charles leaning toward allowing 2 recreational pot businesses – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190819/st-charles-leaning-toward-allowing-2-recreational-pot-businesses
— Political leaders condemn mock assassination during fundraiser in Winfield – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190819/political-leaders-condemn-mock-assassination-during-fundraiser-in-winfield
— OUTSTANDING: Park Ridge leaning toward ban on recreational marijuana sales – Jennifer Shea
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190819/park-ridge-leaning-toward-ban-on-recreational-marijuana-sales
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Why teen vaping is an epidemic that needs urgent attention, experts warn – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/why-teen-vaping-is-an-epidemic-that-needs-urgent-attention-experts-warn
— Lisle delaying vote on potential marijuana sales – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190820/lisle-delaying-vote-on-potential-marijuana-sales

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: St. Charles leaning in favor of allowing sale of recreational marijuana City Council committee recommends allowing two recreational marijuana dispensaries – ERIC SCHELKOPF
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/08/19/st-charles-leaning-in-favor-of-allowing-sale-of-recreational-marijuana/aafomuw/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Democratic Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval blames fundraiser entertainment vendor for mock Trump assassination photos – Dan Petrella and Jamie Munks
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/democratic-illinois-state-sen-martin-sandoval-blames-fundraiser-entertainment-vendor/article_479f6cc7-423f-5ce1-bbca-f174fb5d6f92.html

HERALD WHIG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To smear those who oppose abortion, abortion promoters promote 19-year-old Farhan Sheikh who is charged with threatening a Chicago abortion clinic in online posts.
https://www.whig.com/article/20190819/AP/308199879

NORTHWEST HERALD
— On the ‘election security’ bill – Editorial
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/08/19/on-the-election-security-bill/aqo5f8y/

WILL
— Davis Answer Questions, Heckling, In 2nd “Open Govt. Night”
https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/davis-answer-questions-heckling-in-2nd-open-govt-night

FOX ILLINOIS
— Urbana residents speak up at session on recreational marijuana sales – Haydee Clotter
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/urbana-residents-speak-out-at-session-on-recreational-marijuana-sales
— Rep. Davis holds second ‘Open Government Night’ forum – Lauren Kostiuk
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/rep-davis-holds-second-open-government-night-forum

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that they will cause a recession if Trump is reelected. 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/president-trump-tries-tamp-down-recession-fears#stream/0

HIGHLAND PARK PATCH
— Divided City Council Decides Against Public Hearing On Cannabis In an informal 4-3 vote, the Highland Park City Council opted to take a “wait and see” approach to recreational cannabis businesses. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/highlandpark/divided-city-council-decides-against-public-hearing-cannabis

GRAYS LAKE
— LGBTQ Curriculum Law ‘Encouraging’ To Some, ‘Not Right’ To Others The new Illinois law, signed Aug. 9, 2019, by Gov. Pritzker, is getting both praise and backlash among Patch readers. – Rebecca Bream
https://patch.com/illinois/grayslake/lgbtq-curriculum-law-encouraging-some-not-right-others

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats ruining America’s cities Weekly mass shootings reveal progressive policy failures – Lewis K. Uhler and Peter J. Ferrara
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/19/ruining-americas-cities/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Woke’ Google continues to face accusations of racism, sexism – Kaylee McGhee 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/woke-google-continues-to-face-accusations-of-racism-sexism
— People who worked with Scaramucci confirm Trump claim he ‘abused staff’ – Steven Nelson (DIERSEN: If people falsely and publicly charged you with abusing someone at an event, what would you do? Would you send them cease and desist letters with copies to all those who attended the event? Would you publically identify a) those who falsely and publicly charged you with abuse, b) those who allegedly witnessed the abuse, c) those who were allegedly abused, d) those who have sided with your accusers, and/or e) those who have already publicly sanctioned you for the alleged abuse? Would you sue your accusers? Would you sue those who already sanctioned you for the alleged abuse?) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/people-who-worked-with-scaramucci-confirm-trump-claim-he-abused-staff

FOX NEWS
— After mock Trump assassination photos at liberal fundraiser, Scalise asks when the left will denounce its violence – Frank Miles
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/after-mock-trump-assassination-photos-at-liberal-fundraiser-scalise-asks-when-the-left-will-denounce-its-violence
— Liberals ‘rooting against America’ because they’re ‘furious’ they might lose in 2020 – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ingraham-liberals-rooting-against-america-trump
— Jeffrey Lord: NYT ‘Stalinizing’ America, left wants to re-write American history on race – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jeffrey-lord-nyt-stalinizing-america-left-wants-to-re-write-american-history-on-race

BREITBART
— Alabama GOP Senate Candidate Wants Illegals to Fill American Jobs, Hires Zuckerberg Cheap Labor Aide – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/19/alabama-gop-senate-candidate-wants-illegals-to-fill-american-jobs-hires-zuckerberg-cheap-labor-aide/
— Sanctuary City New York Likely Freed 3K Criminal Illegal Aliens in Last Year – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/19/sanctuary-city-new-york-likely-freed-3k-criminal-illegal-aliens-in-last-year/
— Anthony Scaramucci Wants to Recruit Former Cabinet Members to Denounce Trump – JOSHUA CAPLAN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have denounced me. I would focus on those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and in Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or religious clout, their operatives, and their dupes. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/08/19/anthony-scaramucci-wants-to-recruit-former-cabinet-members-to-denounce-trump/

GOPUSA
— Race Card: Bernie Sanders would release half the prison population
http://www.gopusa.com/race-card-bernie-sanders-would-release-half-the-prison-population/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To smear those who oppose abortion, abortion promoters promote 19-year-old Farhan Sheikh who is charged with threatening a Chicago abortion clinic in online posts.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chicago-man-arrested-after-allegedly-threatening-slaughter-abortion-clinic-n1044186

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To smear those who oppose abortion, abortion promoters promote 19-year-old Farhan Sheikh who is charged with threatening a Chicago abortion clinic in online posts.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/19/us/ifunny-threat-abortion.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a racist and even worse things. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/08/20/project-far-right-fear-history/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Democrats promote age discrimination.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-08-19/millennials-racism-2020-campaign-usc-study

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH FOUR BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters encourage Hispanics to not only hate Trump, but to hate those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/16/el-paso-texas-mass-shooting-latino-hispanic-reaction/2027932001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— If Economy Sours, Democrats Will Face a Tough Choice – Gerald F. Seib (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-economy-sours-democrats-will-face-a-tough-choice-11566219836
— Pot Industry Underestimates Old-School Dealers Even in states where cannabis is fully legal, the black market is proving more resilient than expected – Carol Ryan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pot-industry-underestimates-old-school-dealers-11566214441
— ‘The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet’ Review: Protecting the Providers Section 230 protects websites and online service providers from liability for what their users post. Has the time come to rethink it? – Barton Swaim
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-twenty-six-words-that-created-the-internet-review-protecting-the-providers-11566255518

DAILY JOURNAL
— A jury on Monday awarded nearly $15.5 million to a former sports columnist for The Los Angeles Times who said he was forced out of his job because of age and health discrimination.
http://www.dailyjournal.net/2019/08/19/us-la-times-columnist-lawsuit/

MASS LIVE
— Forum, debate slated in Springfield for candidates for mayor, City Council
https://www.masslive.com/politics/2019/08/forum-debate-slated-in-springfield-for-candidates-for-mayor-city-council.html

FORBES
— Boom in Cosmetic Surgery Linked to Age Discrimination – Patricia Barnes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2019/08/19/boom-in-cosmetic-surgery-linked-to-age-discrimination/#12463a302cf0

August 19 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Assassinating civility: The knucklehead factor in Illinois politics – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-sandoval-assassinate-trump-fundraiser-illinois-politics-20190819-aagowy3gojde3i6qtxl6pplvyy-story.html
— Chicago Teachers Union group’s trip to Venezuela, praise of socialist leader slammed as ‘propaganda tour’ – Hannah Leone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-teachers-union-venezuela-trip-20190819-tbpa3lhjifduxgupdxfs3mosr4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot to ask legislature for power to tax high-end professional services and big-ticket home sales In a fall veto session that also will include her request to re-structure taxes on a Chicago casino, the mayor plans to seek two local tax increases she views as the only way to avoid a dreaded property tax increase. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/19/20812810/chicago-budget-deficit-tax-increases-professional-services-home-sales-lightfoot-legislature
— Don’t bank on pot revenues just yet, new study warns lawmakers States that have legalized marijuana before Illinois have seen actual revenues that vary wildly from projections — although some have exceeded expectations. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/8/19/20811753/marijuana-pot-recreational-illinois-budget-pew

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— GOP group known for oppo research targets Illinois Virginia-based America Rising launches a unit in the state with an attack on three Democratic representatives and Mike Madigan, and promises to make waves in local politics. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/gop-group-known-oppo-research-targets-illinois

NBC5
— Warren Offers Public Apology Over Claim to Tribal Heritage “I am sorry for the harm I have caused,” Warren said at the start of her appearance at a forum on Native American issues – Elana Schor and Josh Funk
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Forum-Iowa-554079661.html

WTTW
— Joe Walsh Apologizes for Past and Attacks Trump – Alexandra Silets 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/08/19/joe-walsh-apologizes-past-and-attacks-trump

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney Bashing Durkin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/19/mcsweeney-bashing-durkin/ 
— How Leftwing Is the Chicago Teachers Union?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/19/how-leftwing-is-the-chicago-teachers-union/ 
— Sanguinetti Hits Casten on Tolerance of Corruption
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/19/sanguinetti-hits-casten-on-tolerance-of-corruption/ 
— Add Peggy Hubbard to GOP U.S. Senate Hopefuls – Are We Bitches or Gladiators?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/19/add-peggy-hubbard-to-gop-u-s-senate-hopefuls/ 
— Ives Calls on Casten to Denounce Mock Trump Assisination at Democratic Party State Senator’s $250 Fundraiser
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/19/ives-calls-on-casten-to-denounce-indicted-state-senator/

ILLINOIS POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Calls On Casten To Disavow Images of Trump Assassination
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513126242-ives-calls-on-casten-to-disavow-images-of-trump-assassination

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY GOP CHAIRMAN TIES DEMOCRAT FUNDRAISER STUNT TO GROWING NUMBER OF MASS SHOOTINGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/cook-county-gop-chairman-ties-democrat-fundraiser-stunt-to-growing-number-of-mass-shootings.html
— PRESIDENT TRUMP AT 51% APPROVAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/president-trump-at-51-approval-.html
— IVES CALLS ON CASTEN TO DENOUNCE DEMOCRAT SENATOR’S FUNDRAISER ASSASSINATION STUNT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/ives-calls-on-casten-to-denounce-trump-assassination-stunt-at-democrat-senators-fundraiser.html

CAPITOL FAX
— GOP-supporting group promises “video tracking, research, and strategic communications” against Illinois Dems
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/gop-supporting-group-promises-video-tracking-research-and-strategic-communications-against-illinois-dems/
— ISP finally files proposed gun dealer licensing rules
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/isp-finally-files-proposed-gun-dealer-licensing-rules/
— Tillman’s lawyer actually claims lawsuit to invalidate bonds “will help the state and its ability to borrow” and Wirepoints agrees
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/tillmans-lawyer-actually-claims-lawsuit-to-invalidate-bonds-will-help-the-state-and-its-ability-to-borrow-and-wirepoints-agrees/
— Could the lead poisoning in University Park be just the beginning?
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/could-the-water-problems-in-university-park-be-just-the-beginning/
— Republican who blamed loss on “wrong people” actually blamed Trump last year
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/republican-who-blamed-loss-on-wrong-people-actually-blamed-trump-last-year/

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— State gives no help to gun dealers – Editorial
https://jg-tc.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-state-gives-no-help-to-gun-dealers/article_05fee56a-4f40-5a70-9590-b835fd57fa90.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois GOP calls state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s apology for Trump mock assassination photos ‘too little, too late’ – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-gop-calls-state-sen-martin-sandoval-s-apology-for/article_c9fdc1e8-c299-11e9-9cce-1fddc2d160e7.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s assassination all fun and games for the left – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/19/trumps-assassination-all-fun-and-games-left/

DAILY CALLER
— FORMER GOOGLE ENGINEER: How Google Discriminates Against Conservatives – MIKE WACKER
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/19/wacker-google-discriminates/

CBS NEWS
— Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for “irresponsible rhetoric” – KATHRYN WATSON
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pence-applauds-trump-economy-amid-fears-of-potential-economic-disaster/

NEWSWEEK
— ILLINOIS GOP CALLS MOCK ASSASSINATION OF DONALD TRUMP AT DEMOCRATIC FUNDRAISER ‘INEXCUSABLE’ – JAKE MAHER
https://www.newsweek.com/mock-trump-assassination-sandoval-1455086

August 19 Morning Edition

CBS2
— State. Sen. Sandoval Apologizes For Mock Trump Assassination Photos At Fundraiser
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/18/sandoval-mock-trump-assassination-photos/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago casino’s future may depend on who’s willing to take less cash – DAN PETRELLA, JAMIE MUNKS and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-casino-future-20190819-kr6vmrl6hncdbd6synsko757ne-story.html
— Waukegan alderman’s business disclosure forms under review by Illinois Gaming Board – EMILY K. COLEMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-county-lines-kirkwood-violation-st-0819-20190819-e677qinalzfj7e7u54ry2gw5iq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kirkwood said he recently purchased Long Sing Restaurant, a Waukegan restaurant that has five video gambling machines. The purchase made Kirkwood a liquor license holder in the city of Waukegan, which means under state law, he must abstain from any votes on liquor-related issues, city attorney Bob Long said. State law previously outright banned all local elected officials from holding liquor licenses. Former aldermanic candidate Jack Dye, who ran unsuccessfully for alderman in the 6th War and had raised the issue in a Facebook post, said he would hope Kirkwood would also abstain from all votes related to gambling. He also pointed to the level of campaign spending tied to gambling interests in the last election.)

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF KACZMAREK: Huge voter turnout in 2020 could mean huge costs for DuPage County – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190819/huge-voter-turnout-in-2020-could-mean-huge-costs-for-dupage-county
— St. Charles officials to debate recreational pot sales at Monday meeting – Lauren Rohr (DIERSEN: Hopefully, at the Wheaton City Council meeting this evening, others will again join me in again urging Wheaton to ban the sale of pot. At the meeting, will residents of Wheaton’s West District, or anyone else, urge the Wheaton City Council to select or to not select certain candidates to fill the West District City Council vacancy? At the meeting, the Wheaton City Council will go into closed session to discuss filling the vacancy.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190819/st-charles-officials-to-debate-recreational-pot-sales-at-monday-meeting
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If the city wants to ban sales, the process will be straightforward, he said. But if they choose to allow sales, the proposed ordinances would have to go through the zoning process, which includes giving adequate notice to residents, holding a public hearing before the plan commission and additional approvals at the committee and city council levels. “Effectively, things need to be done by mid-November,” Koenen said. “It takes time to do it right.” Monday’s discussion is expected to take place during the government operations committee meeting, which is held after the 7 p.m. city council meeting at 2 E. Main St.)

WCIA
— GOP vendor made secret payments to Durkin’s right hand man – Mark Maxwell
https://www.wcia.com/news/capitol-news/gop-vendor-made-secret-payments-to-durkins-right-hand-man/

WIRE POINTS
— Collapsing interest rates are devastating for Illinois’ troubled pensions – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner (DIERSEN: Lower interest rates benefit borrowers and harm savers.)
https://wirepoints.org/collapsing-interest-rates-are-devastating-for-illinois-troubled-pensions/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— City of Wheaton City Council met July 15 – Michael Abella
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/513106723-city-of-wheaton-city-council-met-july-15
(FROM THE MINUTES: Mr. Bob Cherry, 27 Venetian Way Circle, expressed his concern about the State legislature’s approval of recreational marijuana and encouraged the City to ban the sale of this product. Mr. Dave Diersen, 915 Cove Court, urged the City to be the first municipality to ban the sale of recreational marijuana.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Sen. Sandoval issues apology over mock assassination pics
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/19/sen-sandoval-issues-apology-over-mock-assassination-pics/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump presses ahead with foreign-aid cuts despite Pelosi warning action ‘illegal’ – Dave Boyer (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, America should not give any foreign-aid to any country that a) illegally sends its citizens illegally to America illegally or b) illegally keeps its citizens in America illegally.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/nancy-pelosi-calls-donald-trump-foreign-aid-cuts-i/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Immigration ‘judges’: Who judges them? – Tiberiu Dianu
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/immigration_judges_who_judges_them.html

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Trump Predicts NYT Will Go Out Of Business After He Leaves Office – Chuck Ross
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/trump-predicts-nyt-will-go-out-of-business-after-he-leaves-office/

GOPUSA
— Old Glory plays a role as Hong Kong protests rage on
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74567
— Democrat policies have been toxic for Americans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74549

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— “MORE THAN 10 MILLION” ILLEGALS IN CALIFORNIA ALONE Xavier Becerra breaks the news, files suit against Trump administration public-charge rule. – Lloyd Billingsley
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/274666/more-10-million-illegals-california-alone-lloyd-billingsley

TOWNHALL
— New Poll Shows Gen Z Is Pretty Confused About Socialism, Capitalism, And More – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/08/19/new-poll-shows-gen-z-is-pretty-confused-about-socialism-capitalism-and-more-n2551861

COLUMBIA JOURNAL REVIEW
— How conservative media has grown under Trump – Howard Polskin (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents do not want the conservative media to grow. Ever-increasingly, they do everything that they can a) to stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails. At the Milton Township Republican Central Committee Wednesday evening, August 14, 2019, at the Carol Stream Holiday Inn, after two of their nasty threatening operatives falsely charged me with harassing Carol Stream Holiday Inn employees, one of them in front of an extremely credible witness said that he was going to stop everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.cjr.org/analysis/conservative-media-grown.php

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Stoking Racial Division? MSNBC Does the Dems’ Work – Frank Miele
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/08/19/stoking_racial_division_msnbc_does_the_dems_work_141036.html
— Rasmussen: New Poll Shows Voters Trust Political News About As Much As They Trust Wikipedia – Tim Hains (DIERSEN: No one should trust journalsts who deny that they have an agenda. I have an agenda. It is to defend and promote conservative and Republican principles.) 
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/18/rasmussen_new_poll_shows_voters_trust_national_political_media_about_the_same_as_they_trust_wikipedia.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sunday on “Full Measure,” host Sharyl Attkisson discussed a new poll showing a plurality of Americans think political media is more biased than it was five years ago. She talks with pollster Scott Rasmussen, who said: “We asked about national political reporters, are they credible, are they reliable? And you know, a little more than one out of three people say yes. When we ask about Wikipedia, we get the exact same answer. So what’s happening is we have a world where people look at journalists like they look at Wikipedia. Gee, that’s an interesting fact. I better check it myself.” “The media has a huge credibility problem and it’s always had the problem,” he explained. “Oh, we talk about it differently today. Now we talk about it as a political bias. I think the issues have always been there. I mean, people were complaining about the bias of Walter Cronkite back in the 1960s.” He continued: “78% of voters say that what reporters do with political news is promote their agenda. They think they use incidents as props for their agenda rather than seeking accurately record what happened. Only 14% think that a journalist is actually reporting what happened… If a reporter found out something that would hurt their favorite candidate, only 36% of voters think that they would report that. “So voters are looking at them as a political activist, not as a source of information,” he concluded.)

NOQ REPORT
— Fake news really is the greatest threat to Republicans in 2020 – JD Rucker (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) unquestioningly believe anyone who levels any kind of charge against me, for example, they unquestioningly believe those MTRCC members who have charged me with harassing Carol Stream Holiday Inn employees. I am considering publishing cease and desist letters against those MTRCC members. Maybe I should just sue them.)
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/18/fake-news-really-greatest-threat-republicans-2020/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Powerful Dem’s fundraiser featured simulated Trump assassination, photos stir outrage – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/08/19/powerful-dems-fundraiser-featured-simulated-trump-assassination-photos-stir-outrage-787142

THE HILL
— Trump slams Fox News over recent polling – REBECCA KLAR 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457893-trump-slams-fox-news-polling
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/457888-juan-williams-democrats-finally-hit-trump-where-it-hurts

NBC NEWS
— Illinois state senator apologizes for mock Trump assassination at fundraiser Viral photos of the mock assassination drew condemnation from the state’s Democratic governor and Republican Party chairman. – Allen Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/illinois-state-senator-apologizes-mock-trump-assassination-fundraiser-n1043806

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote dependency on government.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/19/opinion/states-republicans.html

NEW YORK POST
— Illinois state senator apologizes for staged Trump assassination photos at fundraiser – Chris Perez (DIERSEN: Of course, the harder that Trump-haters in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois work against me, the more motivated that I am to help reelect Trump. I should write a book about those in the MTRCC, DCRCC, IRP, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who work against me the hardest.)
https://nypost.com/2019/08/18/senator-apologizes-for-staged-trump-assassination-photos-at-fundraiser/
— Why thousands of Americans come together to hear Trump speak – Miranda Devine
https://nypost.com/2019/08/18/why-thousands-of-americans-come-together-to-hear-trump-speak/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Listen up, Trumpophobes. It’s not so hard to understand the president’s appeal. Try going to one of his rallies and, instead of turning up your nose at the Walmart people, listen and learn. The abuse of President Trump and his supporters that passes for analysis from his opponents is a strategic error. The more abuse, the more Trump’s base is energized to turn out on Election Day.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, businesses a) promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms and b) dump Republicans.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/business-roundtable-steps-back-from-milton-friedman-theory-11566205200
— The ‘Overqualified’ Trap Can Hit You at Any Time You don’t have to be near retirement to battle a perception that you’ve accomplished too much; here’s what to do about it – Sue Shellenbarger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-overqualified-trap-can-hit-you-at-any-time-11566207000

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans want Mexican-Americans to be anti-Americans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/16/mexican-americans-immigration-el-paso-shooting-minority-racism-column/2010038001/

HOMETOWN SOURCE
— Let’s get ‘Mad as Hell’ about the information we won’t get to see – Gene Policinski (DIERSEN: Sadly, Wheaton North District residents did not get to see the information that the Wheaton’s City Council used to fill the Suess vacancy. Sadly, it appears that Wheaton West District residents will not get to see the information that the Wheaton’s City Council will use to fill the Scalzo vacancy.) 
https://www.hometownsource.com/elk_river_star_news/let-s-get-mad-as-hell-about-the-information-we/article_bc92851c-c1f8-11e9-87f2-0fe53ae723a3.html

GWINNETT DAILY POST
— Qualifying for municipal offices is this week – Curt Yeomans
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/political-notebook-qualifying-for-municipal-offices-is-this-week/article_b614571a-c077-11e9-9c2c-6f8afbb8aa85.html

LEWISTON TRIBUNE
— Little appoints two to Bovill City Council to make a quorum
https://lmtribune.com/northwest/little-appoints-two-to-bovill-city-council-to-make-a/article_dc17bc90-a7b9-52d2-9456-b53da8f81456.html

MOSCOW-PULLMAN DAILY NEWS
— Governor appoints two to Bovill City Council
https://dnews.com/local/governor-appoints-two-to-bovill-city-council/article_20a49623-d691-5412-b319-39af6d2654cd.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with citizens of foreign countries who invade America.
https://www.newsweek.com/top-trump-official-has-been-calling-undocumented-immigrants-invaders-since-2007-1454938

August 18 Evening Edition

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Illinois State Senator hosts mock assassination of President Trump – DOUG E. IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14782

NBC5
— Trump Dismisses Worries of Recession, Says Economy Is Strong A strong economy is key to Trump’s reelection prospects – Kevin Freking (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.) 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Trump-Economy-Recession-552230621.html
— Shell Workers Would Have Lost Pay If They Missed Trump Speech at Plant
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/#552542551

WGN TV
— Stars ‘aligned’ for proposed airport in suburban Chicago, expert says – AP
https://wgntv.com/2019/08/18/stars-aligned-for-proposed-airport-in-suburban-chicago-expert-says/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow tries to downplay recession fears: ‘We’re doing pretty darn well’ – AP (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-nw-trump-larry-kudlow-recession-fears-20190818-tdp4yvjsgncylou4ma2gqijyeu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Chicago should landmark sign at Trump Tower. Efforts to remove the Trump Tower sign are futile. But what if the city preserves it, as a somber reminder of what happened to our great country?”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/18/20806908/trump-tower-sign-chicago-landmark-steinberg
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BGA disagrees with Kinzinger on handguns and assault weapons.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/18/20809281/fact-check-adam-kinzinger-politifact-claim-handguns-assault-weapons-murder

DAILY HERALD
— Wauconda group to talk marijuana sales
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190818/wauconda-group-to-talk-marijuana-sales

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Township consolidation law may be first of many government reduction efforts – Rebecca Anzel 
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190818/township-consolidation-law-may-be-first-of-many-government-reduction-efforts

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— All-powerful Madigan catching heat from multiple angles – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-all-powerful-madigan-catching-heat-from-multiple-angles/article_14f61adb-b7be-5a9d-bbdd-86f9209c1014.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for gun violence.
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/suburban-voters-are-pressuring-republicans-to-act-on-guns

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Ted Cruz: New York Times ‘destroying itself’ with ‘Trump hatred’ Editor reportedly discussed pivot from Russia to racism in staff meeting – Valerie Richardson (DIERSEN: Currently, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes slander me as being someone who harasses people.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/ted-cruz-new-york-times-destroying-itself-trump-ha/
— Trump accuses New York Times of leading ‘Racism Witch Hunt’ after newsroom leak – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/donald-trump-accuses-new-york-times-leading-racism/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Open Borders? The EU Has Hundreds of Miles of Walls Those who argue against Trump’s immigration policies by looking abroad are in serious error. – BILL WIRTZ 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/open-borders-the-eu-has-hundreds-of-miles-of-walls/

DAILY CALLER
— Shell Employees Were Told To Attend Trump Speech Or Not Get Paid – PAULINA LIKOS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/18/shell-employees-trump-speech-not-get-paid/

WORLD NET DAILY
— Supreme question: Can businesses force men to dress as men? ‘Unfair to women and girls, and puts employers in difficult situations’ – Bob Unruh
https://www.wnd.com/2019/08/supreme-question-can-businesses-force-men-to-dress-as-men/
— CIVIL WAR IS PREFERABLE TO A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT Erik Rush asserts, ‘the party now represents America’s garbage’
https://www.wnd.com/2019/08/civil-war-is-preferable-to-a-democratic-president/

THE HILL
— Trump again lashes out at NY Times, claims it’s going on a ‘racism witch hunt’ – JUSTIN WISE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/457845-trump-again-lashes-out-at-ny-times-claims-its-going-on-a-racism-witch-hunt
— White House offers reassurances amid recession fears as 2020 candidates sound alarm – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/457871-white-house-offers-reassurances-amid-recession-fears-as-2020

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy – Maggie Haberman (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/18/us/politics/trump-economy-recession.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Isn’t the One Dividing Us by Race He hardly mentions it, while his adversaries are obsessed with ‘whiteness’ and ‘white privilege.’ – Heather Mac Donald
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-isnt-the-one-dividing-us-by-race-11566158729

YELLOWHAMMER NEWS
— Opposition research: When is the right time for a campaign to attack their opponents? – Brad Presnall (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to use against me? Should I expose them?) 
https://yellowhammernews.com/opposition-research-when-is-the-right-time-for-a-campaign-to-attack-their-opponents/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) should follow it by-laws concerning censure. MTRCC officers should never allow MTRCC members to constructively censure MTRCC members. MTRCC officers should never allow MTRCC members to badmouth, belittle, dismiss, disparage, defame, demonize, denigrate, condemn, insult, slander, or threaten any MTRCC member. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

(FROM MTRCC BY-LAWS: Section 5 Misbehavior and Censure — Upon petition of not less than five (5) Voting Members, the Chairman shall direct the Policy Committee to convene a special meeting to consider allegations of misbehavior of any Committeeman in the fulfillment of their office or as a member of the organization. The Policy Committee shall thereafter within thirty (30) days, meet with the concerned Committeeman in relation to the matters charged in the petition, conduct such investigation as it deems necessary and make a report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairman. Upon the finding that the alleged misbehavior has been prejudicial to the best interest of the Republican Party and upon recommendation of the Policy Committee and the Executive Committee, the Chairman shall issue a letter of censure to the concerned Committeeman; provided that no member shall be censured without concurrence of two-thirds of the membership present at any regular or special meeting preceded by fifteen (15) days written notice to all members of the action contemplated. Any member to who a letter of censure is issued shall be ineligible to participate as a voting member of any meeting or other activity authorized by these By-Laws for a period of one year unless earlier restored to good standing by announcement of the Chairman, or by two-third’s vote of the membership present at any meeting. SEE: http://www.miltongop.org/about-mtrcc/by-laws)

August 18 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190818/worried-about-a-recession-protect-yourself-but-dont-panic
— New law bans salary questions in job interviews. What to say if you’re asked anyway. – Jena McGregor (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, my ending GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary in 1997 was $127,654. In today’s dollars, my ending GS-12 Step 5 IRS salary in 1980 was $93,592.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190818/new-law-bans-salary-questions-in-job-interviews-what-to-say-if-youre-asked-anyway

— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Headlines are hard to write – but easy to second-guess – Jim Baumann (DIERSEN: You see “DIERSEN HEADLINE:” in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails when the actual article title is especially outrageous/misleading. Ever-increasingly, those who write headlines and those who write articles are Trump-haters. Trump-haters should officially proclaim that they are Trump-haters.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190817/grammar-moses-have-you-ever-dissected-a-headline

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Democratic divide in Iowa: Will ‘Medicare for All’ and free college appeal to rural voters or send them back to Trump in 2020? – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-2020-democrats-court-rural-voters-iowa-20190816-qjkglb6k3rc6ng2xyi22iseq4a-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-immigrants-public-charge-cepeda-20190818-g533gmk2dreahonwg3klzwm4im-story.html
— Why I hate those back-to-school stories – John Kass (DIERSEN: I spent 4 years (1966-1970) as a full-time college student and 19 years (1971-1983 and 1992-1997) as a part-time college student.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-back-to-school-kass-20190816-nseyfkn77raoxdiyksioxiksxy-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— With some blunt talk, GOP candidates take on Durbin – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190817/bernard-schoenburg-with-some-blunt-talk-gop-candidates-take-on-durbin

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Records request yields Winnebago County Twitter, Instagram passwords – Isaac Guerrero (DIERSEN: Of course, because of the ever-increasing hatred that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonstrate against me, I will submit a FOIA request to Wheaton for all communications that Wheaton has received concerning me.) 
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190817/records-request-yields-winnebago-county-twitter-instagram-passwords

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— State fair political days over for another year. Happy? – Doug Finke
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190817/statehouse-insider-state-fair-political-days-over-for-another-year-happy

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— How hate speech and threats turn violent quickly – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against individuals, against organizations, against companies, against governments, and against countries that do not hate Trump.)
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Editorial-How-hate-speech-and-threats-turn-14341014.php

POST BULLETIN
— Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces – Laura Ungar and Jayne O’Donnell Kaiser (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.postbulletin.com/life/lifestyles/sobering-up-in-an-alcohol-soaked-nation-more-seek-booze/article_c1f04e60-a7f2-11e9-8810-a71458e3a15a.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A federal survey shows nearly 67 million Americans binge drink at least monthly, meaning women down four drinks during a single occasion, men five. Midwestern states have some of the highest binge-drinking rates in terms of both prevalence and intensity, putting millions of people at risk. Research links excessive alcohol use to fatty liver, cirrhosis and cancers of the breast, liver, colon, mouth and throat as well as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, dementia, anxiety and depression. Nearly half of murders involve alcohol, according to studies. Drinking kills about 88,000 people annually, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Such diseases and social ills cost the nation an estimated $249 billion a year. Even one drink a day is unhealthy, said Dr. Sarah Hartz, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. “If you’re going to drink, know it’s not good for you.”)

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Parties Set up Political Agenda – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: From what I see, the political agenda of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), and therefore, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee is to a) bash Democrats, b) ignore/downplay/dismiss the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the IRP and Republican Party platforms, and c) get rid of Republicans like me who promote the aforesaid planks.) 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=289248#.XVkjw-hKiM8

ALTON TELEGRAPH & JOURNAL COURIER
— Meredosia watching legal pot’s impact – Shirley Bilyeu
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Village-watching-legal-pot-8217-s-impact-14341263.php
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Village-watching-legal-pot-8217-s-impact-14341263.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ives on WLS-AM Tonight 6-8, Gun Violence, Israeli Trip
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=131422&action=edit 
— For 14th District Congressional Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/18/for-14th-district-congressional-candidates/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden’s endorsement edge not necessarily a big advantage – Kerry Picket (DIERSEN: What endorsements have the candidates for Wheaton’s West District City Council received? The candidates are Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Nancy Harding, Khizar Jafri, Mark Kmiecik, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, and Krista Selvey. How much do voters in Wheaton’s West District know about each of the aforesaid candidates? Who are they getting that information from?) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bidens-endorsement-edge-not-necessarily-a-big-advantage

HOT AIR
— Europe Poised To Put Warning Labels On Jewish-Made Products From Contested Territories (DIERSEN: Constructively, since 2000, my Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents have put warning labels on me and on my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Attend a MTRCC meeting and watch them in action. Ever-increasingly, MTRCC officers and meeting attendees side with my MTRCC critics/opponents against me. I should write a book about my MTRCC critics/opponents and the many adverse actions that they have taken against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/08/europe-poised-put-warning-labels-jewish-made-products-contested-territories/

NOQ REPORT
— With ‘collusion’ out and ‘racism’ in, legacy media scrambles to write the anti-Trump narrative – JD Rucke
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/17/collusion-racism-legacy-media-scrambles-write-anti-trump-narrative/

EPOCH TIMES
— NYT Executive Editor Says Focus Has Shifted From Russia-Trump Theory to Trump’s ‘Character’ – ZACHARY STIEBER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my character. Better yet, I should sue them. Ever-increasingly, they falsely, despairingly, and slanderously hint/imply/argue/shout that I harass people. They stress that I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, federal retiree, childless, pet-less, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. They stress that I have lived in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton only since 1978. They stress that I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman only since 1999. They stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, IRS employee, Post Office employee, etc. They stress the adverse actions that they have taken against me during MTRCC meetings and that the aforesaid organizations and employers have taken against me. They stress that they almost got ICRC to censure me in 2006. They stress that they crushed me when I sought the open MTRCC Treasurer office in 2004.) 
https://m.theepochtimes.com/nyt-executive-editor-says-focus-has-shifted-from-russia-trump-theory-to-trumps-character_3045920.html

THE HILL
— Bernie Sanders vows to go to ‘war with white nationalism and racism’ as president – JUSTIN WISE (DIERSEN: Constructively, members of Group A have declared war on members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/457841-bernie-sanders-vows-to-go-to-war-with-white-nationalism-and-racism-as

CBS NEWS
— How financially concerned and comfortable Democrats differ on economy and 2020 candidates – KABIR KHANNA 
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/analysis-how-financially-concerned-and-comfortable-democrats-differ-on-economy-and-2020-candidates/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/upshot/how-the-recession-of-2020-could-happen.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/opinion/sunday/what-happens-in-a-recession.html
— Call-Out Culture Is Toxic. – Loretta Ross (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) allow/encourage my fellow MTRCC members to badmouth, belittle, dismiss, disparage, defame, demonize, denigrate, condemn, insult, slander, and threaten me at MTRCC meetings. Should I send them a cease and desist letter or should I just sue them?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/opinion/sunday/cancel-culture-call-out.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Stephen Miller Seized the Moment to Battle Immigration
Behind Mr. Miller’s singular grip on the Trump anti-immigrant agenda are forces far bigger than his own hostility toward the foreign-born.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/us/politics/stephen-miller-immigration-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans should pay reparations big time, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html

WASHINGTON POST
— MARCH 14, 2019 FLASHBACK: How can you defend a president who is a danger to democracy? – Michael Gerson (DIERSEN: What discourages people from coming to your defense? My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They have demonstrated that they can and that they will viciously destroy anyone who comes to my defense. Attend a Milton Township Republican Central Committee meeting or event and watch my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in action.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-can-you-defend-a-president-who-is-a-danger-to-democracy/2019/03/14/e3bd9f54-4693-11e9-90f0-0ccfeec87a61_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Slavery’s descendants say a reparations check won’t make the pain go away – TYRONE BEASON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use slavery to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Republicans, and especially to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-2020-reparations-democratic-presidential-race20190715-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Frugal Friends and How to Find Them Friendships can be priceless but fostering them doesn’t have to come with price tag – Julia Carpenter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/frugal-friends-and-how-to-find-them-11566050401

FORBES
— You May Have A Well-Paying Job, But If You Don’t Do This One Thing, You’ll Never Be Rich – Jack Kelly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/08/05/you-may-have-a-well-paying-job-but-if-you-dont-do-this-one-thing-youll-never-be-rich/#5a58f0da521f

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/18/trump-toxic-sludge-dominates-our-lives-only-if-we-let-it-column/2010577001/

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— Capitalism and liberty are essential for prosperity – Ken Calvert
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/08/08/capitalism-and-liberty-are-essential-for-prosperity-ken-calvert/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As most people know, nothing in life is free, and neither is a massive expansion of government programs. Don’t let socialists fool you — we cannot pay for their programs with just a tax hike on the wealthiest Americans. To cover the costs of the government they dream of, we’d need to impose huge tax increases on everyone from middle-class families to small business owners.)

SELINA JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “President Trump is not one of us.” Since I became a Republican Precinct Committeeman in Wheaton in 1999, those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Precinct (MTRCC) have stressed that I am not one of them. To be “one of them,” you have to blindly serve as an operative or as a dupe from those who dominate the MTRCC. My MTRCC critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.salina.com/news/20190726/president-trump-is-not-one-of-us

VENTURA COUNTY STAR
— Simi City Council member Luevanos faces possible recall, censure over ICE-related video – Mike Harris (DIERSEN: Obviously, my critics/opponents do not want Wheaton to disclose anything about the 10 who are seeking to be appointed to fill its West District City Council vacancy. That puts everyone at a disadvantage, and especially Wheaton’s residents who live in its West District.)
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/simi-valley/2019/08/15/simi-valley-city-council-member-facing-possible-recall-censure-ice-video/2019151001/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Simi Valley City Council member Ruth Luevanos is now facing possible recall and censure stemming from a controversial video she made in her City Hall office advising immigrants of their legal rights prior to recent ICE raids. During public comments at Monday night’s council meeting, Simi resident Joe Piechowski said he was there to serve Luevanos with a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition. Such a notice is the first formal step in a very protected recall process in which Piechowski will eventually have to gather about 11,000 signatures of Simi Valley registered voters to hold a recall election. Piechowski received conflicting signals from city officials as to serving Luevanos with the notice.)

RIVARD REPORT
— North East Independent School District Trustee Mostly a No-Show Since Fellow Board Members Censured Him – Emily Donaldson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the unsuccessful effort by my critics/opponents to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me at its 2006 annual convention at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://therivardreport.com/neisd-trustee-mostly-a-no-show-since-fellow-board-members-censured-him/

HIGHLANDS CURRENT
— Putnam to Consider Revised Secrecy Law – L.S. Armstrong (DIERSEN: Obviously, my critics/opponents do not want Wheaton to disclose anything about the 10 who are seeking to be appointed to fill its West District City Council vacancy. That puts everyone at a disadvantage, and especially Wheaton’s residents who live in its West District.) 
https://highlandscurrent.org/2019/08/16/putnam-to-consider-revised-secrecy-law/

JEWISH POST
— THE DEMONIZATION OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION – EMILY SCHRADER (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs want to get rid of U.S. citizens who are members of Group B for once and for all. But failing that, they increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that they might accept a two-state U.S. solution in which all members of Group B are sent to Red states and all members of Group A are sent to Blue states. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_states_and_blue_states Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoider, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/The-demonization-of-the-two-state-solution-598770

ABC AUSTRALIA
— Sober in the Country: Rural health advocate Shanna Whan fights to save farmers from self-medicating with alcohol – David Claughton (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-08-18/shanna-whans-fight-to-save-farmers-from-drink/11374844

PHILIPPINE STAR
— Alcoholism costs government P200 billion yearly – Jess Diaz (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/18/1944210/alcoholism-costs-government-p200-billion-yearly-study

MOTHER JONES
— There’s a Standoff Between Far-Right and Far-Left Groups in Portland. Trump Just Picked Sides. He’s considering naming one an “organization of terror.” – KARA VOGHT (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me as being “far-right” and even worse things. I would focus on past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants members.)
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/08/theres-a-standoff-between-far-right-and-far-left-groups-in-portland-trump-just-picked-sides/

ESTATELY
— FOR SALE: 741 Sandpiper Court Unit 5, University Park – $40,000 (DIERSEN: This unit is virtually identical to 774-5 Sunset Court that I bought new in 1972 when I was 24 years old.)
https://www.estately.com/listings/info/741-sandpiper-court–2

August 17 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Grifters, grafters, govs and Blago leave Lincoln crying – Burt Constable
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190817/constable-grifters-grafters-govs-and-blago-leave-lincoln-crying
— Glenbard offers muted response to dress code controversy – Susan Sarkauskas and Bob Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190816/glenbard-offers-muted-response-to-dress-code-controversy
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Google employees demand company renounce working with Trump immigration agencies – Cat Zakrzewski
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190817/google-employees-demand-company-renounce-working-with-trump-immigration-agencies

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Beyond the Pale – Pointin an Assault Rifle at Trump Statue
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/17/beyond-the-pale/

AMERICAN THINKER
— That aroma of fraud: 70% of Bill de Blasio’s local donors come from one hotel union – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/that_aroma_of_fraud_70_of_bill_de_blasios_local_donors_come_from_one_hotel_union.html

BREITBART
— Mark Zuckerberg’s Group Lobbies Georgia GOP for More Low-Wage Labor – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/17/mark-zuckerbergs-group-lobbies-georgia-gop-for-more-low-wage-labor/
— Feds: Mississippi Food Plants ‘Willfully’ Hired Illegal Aliens Over Americans – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/16/feds-mississippi-food-plants-willfully-hired-illegal-aliens-over-americans/

NOQ REPORT
— GUNS AND CRIME It’s time to punish businesses that employ illegal aliens – JD Rucker
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/16/time-punish-businesses-employ-illegal-aliens/

THE HILL
— 2020 Democrats feel more emboldened to label Trump a racist – BRETT SAMUELS (DIERSEN: Disgustingly, tragically, unacceptably, Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains should expect that sooner or later, if not already, Trump-haters in their neighborhood, in their precinct, in their municipality, in their township/ward, in their county, in Illinois, and in the world will call them White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/457730-2020-democrats-feel-more-emboldened-to-label-trump-a-racist
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/457778-economic-angst-rises-at-bad-time-for-trump

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Roy Moore defamation lawsuit against accusers is paused
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/roy-moore-defamation-lawsuit-against-accusers-is-paused/28727850

NEW YORK TIMES
— Israel’s Alliance With Trump Creates New Tensions Among American Jews – Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/us/politics/trump-israel-jews.html

NEW YORK POST
— Chris Cuomo ‘Fredo’ flap exposes ridicule Italian-Americans face every day – Steve Cuozzo
https://nypost.com/2019/08/17/chris-cuomo-fredo-flap-exposes-ridicule-italian-americans-face-every-day/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The freewheeling, uncontainable nature of Trump’s anti-elite get-togethers.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/16/freewheeling-uncontainable-nature-trumps-anti-elite-get-togethers/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/any-economic-downturn-could-scramble-trumps-2020-strategy-11565898073

USA TODAY
— Politicians should stop talking about creating ‘good jobs.’ There are no bad jobs. By calling some jobs ‘good’ and implying others are bad, we’re saying some jobs have no future or, worse, they are not worthy of a person’s effort. – Frayda Levin (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, a) all the jobs that I had were bad jobs and b) I was grossly overpaid for those jobs. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/16/employment-help-wanted-good-jobs-low-skill-experience-column/1986883001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater hints/implies/argues/shouts that Mexicans have a stronger claim to the southwest than Americans. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/08/17/not-invaders-hispanics-lived-here-before-us/1974154001/

TUSCALOOSA NEWS
— 3 Tuscaloosa residents qualify for District 4 special election – Jason Morton
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20190816/3-tuscaloosa-residents-qualify-for-district-4-special-election

POST REGISTER
— Campus segregation programs raise many questions that deserve answers – Wayne Hoffman
https://www.postregister.com/star/opinion/campus-segregation-programs-raise-many-questions-that-deserve-answers/article_0845c9a0-eb90-5ecc-90b5-f0b2aff637ba.html

FRAMINGHAM SOURCE
— Mass Alliance Calls Pascual A Rising Star; Lynch For Council Kickoff Event Tuesday
https://framinghamsource.com/index.php/2019/08/17/political-corner-mass-alliance-calls-pascual-a-rising-star-lynch-for-council-kickoff-event-tuesday/

MICHIGAN LIVE
— Ann Arbor debating FOIA fee waiver for councilman seeking mayor’s emails – Ryan Stanton
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/08/ann-arbor-debating-foia-fee-waiver-for-councilman-seeking-mayors-emails.html

BERKSHIRE EAGLE
— Elect qualified candidate in Ward 6 – Craig Gaetani, Pittsfield
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/letter-elect-qualified-candidate-in-ward-6,582198

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters dehumanize those who do not hate Trump. Therefore, because of the aforesaid, ever-increasingly, those who do not hate Trump are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense. 
https://www.independent.com/2019/08/17/dehumanizing-people-makes-killing-easier/

August 17 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “If only we could ‘unfriend’ Trump.”
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/…/282286731911065

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with Guatemala and other foreign countries against America.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190816/trump-wants-us-bound-asylum-seekers-to-find-refuge-in-guatemala-instead-guatemala-isnt-ready

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Ammons disappointed by exclusion from Davis’ upcoming event at Parkland – Adalberto Toledo
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/ammons-disappointed-by-exclusion-from-davis-upcoming-event-at-parkland/article_df1411cf-ca55-5586-80d2-6bdde658a03a.html

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/08/15/olson-marijuana-businesses-will-become-normal/aqdh2tn/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Netflix Curbs Tobacco Use Onscreen, But Not Pot. What’s Up With That? – NEDA ULABY 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/netflix-curbs-tobacco-use-onscreen-not-pot-whats#stream/0

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Oberweis supports term limits for Congress – Glenn Minnis
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/513001445-oberweis-supports-term-limits-for-congress

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Illinois has 9th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/513056410-illinois-has-9th-highest-identity-theft-rate-among-the-50-states-study-finds

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What’s Going on in the Congressional Races
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/17/whats-going-on-in-the-congressional-races/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Federal Court Allows Trump To Reject Asylum Seekers At Border – Jamie Weinstein 
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/federal-court-allows-trump-to-reject-asylum-seekers-at-border/

FEDERALIST
— The New York Times Is Clueless About Conservatives A recently released transcript shows just how biased the New York Times really is and how little they want to do to fix it. – David Marcus
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/16/the-new-york-times-is-clueless-about-conservatives/
— Yes, Schools Are Too Girly For Boys. Here’s How To Fix That Helping restore the lack of masculinity in our society involves recognizing that boys are different than girls and have specific educational needs. – Auguste Meyrat
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/16/schools-girly-boys-fix/

TOWNHALL
— Tlaib Bumbles Into Revealing Her Undeniable Priority: Bigoted Anti-Israel Propaganda – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2019/08/16/tlaibs-bigotry-and-idiocy-reveals-her-true-intentions-n2551810

ONE NEWS NOW
— Franklin Graham: GOP mayor on solid biblical ground – Chris Woodward 
https://onenewsnow.com/church/2019/08/17/franklin-graham-gop-mayor-on-solid-biblical-ground

NOQ REPORT
— Google’s social justice warrior workforce is making demands about ICE – Lorie Wimble 
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/16/googles-social-justice-warrior-workforce-making-demands-ice-cbp/

CNN
— Ken Cuccinelli has talked about undocumented immigrants as ‘invaders’ since at least 2007 – Andrew Kaczynski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally invade America.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/17/politics/kfile-ken-cuccinelli-immigration-invasion-rhetoric/index.html

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-hates are doing everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/recession-signs-worry-trump-ahead-2020-65022715

NEW YORK TIMES
— America holds onto an undemocratic assumption from its founding: that some people deserve more power than others. – Jamelle Bouie (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, and especially against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or draft avoiders.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/republicans-racism-african-americans.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use children as cannon fodder.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-16/la-me-immigrant-children-protections

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California’s Biggest Cities Confront a ‘Defecation Crisis’ Lawmakers ban plastic straws as a far worse kind of waste covers the streets of San Francisco and L.A. – Charles Kesler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-biggest-cities-confront-a-defecation-crisis-11565994160

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
— Democrats cross the racial Rubicon with Trump – J. PEDER ZANE
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article234073917.html

OMAHA WORLD HERALD
— Social media? More like anti-social media – Tom Purcell
https://www.omaha.com/opinion/tom-purcell-social-media-more-like-anti-social-media/article_1c03a0ee-1085-50ce-bd1f-ab21d41682d7.html

TOWN COURIER
— City Councilman Robert Wu Seeks Second Term – Ellyn Wexler 
http://towncourier.com/city-councilman-robert-wu-seeks-second-term/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many of the skills Wu has honed during his day job—as senior attorney at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)—have helped him become effective in his City of Gaithersburg position. “I often find myself in the role of interpreting ordinances, parsing out legalese when amendments to existing language are proposed, and, at least in one instance, actually drafting an ordinance,” he said. “At GAO,” Wu explained, “I serve in a quasi-judicial role, adjudicating bid protests filed with our office. The skillset is very similar to that used in deciding matters brought before the city council, including fairmindedness, the ability to absorb large records and ultimately render a decision.” “A firm belief that process matters” also factors into both jobs. “As companies who file protests with GAO understand, while we might not necessarily agree with them in the end, each argument raised is heard and carefully considered,” Wu said. “The same goes for my work at city council. Each individual who takes their valuable time to appear before us or submit written matters has to know that their views have been heard and seriously considered.”)

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/americas-exclusionary-past-and-present-and-the-judgment-of-history

MAYO CLINIC
— Diabetes (DIERSEN: Recently, a Libertarian argued that for a diabetic like me to fail to keep their blood sugar level in control was far more damaging than smoking pot. He could see that I was obese. I had just told him that I spend 10+ hours a day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out instead of exercising or sleeping.) 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371451

KIPLINGER
— Are You on Track? Financial Planning Goals for Every Decade of Your Life – Jamie P. Hopkins (DIERSEN: In politics, sadly, tragically, the less financially secure that you are, the more likely that you will succumb and become someone’s operative or someone’s dupe. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that I have a $53,316/year COLA-adjusted Civil Service Retirement System pension for life, $2,118/year COLA-adjusted Social Security for life, approximate $18,000/year federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy for life, retirement savings, 915 Cove Court in Wheaton, six cars and an SUV, no children to support, etc.) 
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T047-S014-are-you-on-track-financial-goals-for-every-decade/index.html

TIME
— El Paso Mayor Says President Trump Called Him a RINO – BILLY PERRIGO (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Republican organizations in Illinois do? ANSWER: They discourage me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. They discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They turn everyone that they can against me, including those who run the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, those who ran the Wheaton Bowl, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) members, Wheaton City Council members, and voters in my precinct. They make false accusations against me and demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me at MTRCC meetings. They intimidate/threaten those who might come to my defense. They discourage Republican candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and organizations from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. They promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices.)
https://time.com/5653918/trump-attack-el-paso-mayor/

WIKIPEDIA
— Negative campaigning (DIERSEN: If you seek a government office or a political office, you should expect that sooner or later, your opponents will engage in negative campaigning against you. I am seeking appointment to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy. Even though there is no chance that I will be selected, my opponents in Wheaton’s West District are engaging in negative campaigning against me. At the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) August 14, 2019 meeting at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, two of my fellow MTRCC members in Wheaton’s West District falsely charged me with harassing the hotel’s employees. In addition, one of them, in front of an attorney, said that he was going to do everything that he could to stop everyone from reading my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_campaigning

(FROM THE POSTING: Negative campaigning or mudslinging is the process of deliberate spreading negative information about someone or something to worsen the public image of the described. Deliberate spreading of such information can be motivated either by honest desire of the campaigner to warn others against real dangers or deficiencies of the described, or by the campaigner’s dishonest ideas on methods of winning in political, business or other spheres of competition against an honest rival. The public image of an entity can be defined as reputation, esteem, respect, acceptance of the entity’s appearance, values and behavior by the general public of a given territory and/or a social group, possibly within time limits. As target groups of public and their values differ, so negativity or positivity of a public image is relative; thus, to be successful, negative campaigning has to take into account current values of the group it addresses. The degree of strictness in practicing the group’s values as opposed to its tolerance for violating the norms has also to be taken into consideration.)