December 31 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— 15 YEARS: Since January 1, 2005, I have put together and sent out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning; that is 5,478 emails. Since January 1, 2016, I have put together and sent out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every evening too; that is 1,461 emails. That is a total of 6,939 emails. Those emails contained links to 353,821 articles and information on many upcoming events. Those emails have been free of charge and they have not contained any advertising. All the time and money necessary to do the aforesaid has been donated by me. 5,478 times 10+ hours a day is 54,780+ hours. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ role in presidential campaign begins to take shape on Thursday with two-day filing period for contenders, delegates – JAMIE MUNKS and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-presidential-primary-filing-20191231-cekcf2digrep5igtqyq5h75fle-story.html
— Public marijuana use still prohibited under new state law, Park Ridge, Niles police remind residents – JENNIFER JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-local-marijuana-rules-tl-0109-20191231-xnyej3njzncbhhaa4rmmbir3qe-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-jb-pritzker-marijuana-pardons-20191231-ka24pnnrfzfn5hmyzodwsshs74-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-food-how-to-get-high-illinois-marijuana-0112-20191231-ndo7pkl4sjd5zmqyjctoogjqya-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-county-recreational-marijuana-st-0101-20191231-fqlxa3vbtzhr7puibvnuycdlru-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-community-briefs-st-0101-20191231-reakyhyrvfbp7fbqugsxgjgkry-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with Iraq against America.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-iraq-embassy-protest-trump-chapman-20191231-dq22dykqqzbs5ak2v6vnupvjuu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Health experts expect rise in pot-related ER visits after legalization “We’re prepared to handle more calls about cannabis and to see more patients in the ER,” said Dr. Jenny Lu. a physician at Stroger Hospital. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/31/21043878/legal-weed-marijuana-emergency-room-visits
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/31/21044640/illinois-governor-pritzker-pardons-low-level-pot-offenses
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/31/21045030/herbal-care-center-chicago-recreational-marijuana-medical
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/31/21024907/illinois-recreational-marijuana-colorado-washington-cannabis-pot

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191231/police-advise-if-you-dont-want-pot-this-week-dont-even-drive-around-three-suburban-shops
— DuPage mayors look back on the year that was
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20191231/dupage-mayors-look-back-on-the-year-that-was

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/recreational-marijuana-dispensary-licenses-issued;-10-in-chicago/5690215/
https://abc7chicago.com/business/dispensaries-prepare-for-long-lines-high-demand-for-legal-weed/5802858/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cannabis-in-illinois-where-you-can-find-a-dispensary-on-jan-1-2/2186736/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-pardons-thousands-1-day-before-cannabis-is-legal-in-illinois/2194881/

CBS2
— Indiana Authorities Can’t Identify More Than 2,400 Fetal Remains Found At Dr. Ulrich Klopfer’s Properties – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/12/31/dr-ulrich-klopfer-fetal-remains-investigation-report/

WGN RADIO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana legalization leading towards more Illinois DUI’s – BENAN DERSON
https://wgnradio.com/2019/12/31/marijuana-legalization-leading-towards-more-illinois-duis/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/joints-in-c-u-to-before-tax/article_8bc816cc-411c-576f-8f02-9e504bc6868e.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ISRA: “Clearly under Illinois law, no cannabis dispensary can share your personal information”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/12/31/isra-clearly-under-illinois-law-no-cannabis-dispensary-can-share-your-personal-information/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Peter Strzok accuses FBI of firing him as ‘political retribution’ – Jerry Dunleavy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/peter-strzok-accuses-fbi-of-firing-him-as-political-retribution
— Trump list shows 319 ‘results’ and promises kept in three years – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: Promises that I have kept include putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every a) morning since 2004 and b) evening too since 2015.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/exclusive-trump-list-shows-319-results-and-promises-kept-in-three-years

FOX NEWS
— Why Democrats must stop falsely blaming Trump for anti-Semitism: Tammy Bruce – Matt London
https://www.foxnews.com/media/anti-semitism-jewish-attacks-president-trump
— Linda Ronstadt compares Trump to Hitler, says Mexicans ‘are the new Jews’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn 
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/linda-ronstadt-trump-hitler-mexicans-new-jews

AMERICAN THINKER
— Can anyone honestly say journalists and other Democrats have been fair to Trump? – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/can_anyone_honestly_say_that_journalists_and_other_democrats_have_been_fair_to_trump.html

GOPUSA
— GOP praises ‘good people with guns’ for stopping Texas church shooting as the left grumbles
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=81998

TOWNHALL
— Why Are Californians Miserable? Four Words: Needles, Poop, Fire, And Hobos – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2019/12/31/why-are-californians-miserable-four-words-needles-poop-fire-and-hobos-n2558767

JP MEDIA
— Ted Cruz Demolishes Mayor Pete’s Malicious Lie About the Founders and Slavery – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/ted-cruz-demolishes-mayor-petes-malicious-lie-about-the-founders-and-slavery/

THE HILL
— DISGUSTING: Illinois governor pardons thousands convicted of marijuana crimes – NATHANIEL WEIXEL 
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/476401-illinois-governor-pardons-thousands-convicted-of-marijuana-crimes

ABC NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions Illinois’ governor has granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions, one day before the state’s new law permitting broad use and sale of cannabis takes effect – AP
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/illinois-governor-clears-thousands-marijuana-convictions-68005356
— President Trump signs law to reduce robocalls, though they won’t end – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-signs-law-to-reduce-robocalls-though-they-wont-end/5802023/

CBS NEWS
— Trump Organization fires more undocumented workers – FIN GOMEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-organization-fires-more-undocumented-workers-2019-12-31/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Firings at Trump Property Cap Year of Purging Undocumented Workers Facing a public reckoning, the Trump Organization has been cracking down on its unauthorized laborers. – Mike Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/us/trump-undocumented-workers-winery.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump accuses Democrats of avoiding Senate trial to protect Bidens – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-accuses-democrats-of-avoiding-senate-trial-to-protect-bidens/2019/12/31/a5ea90c6-2bbf-11ea-bcb3-ac6482c4a92f_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Why Trump starts 2020 poised for reelection – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2019/12/31/why-trump-starts-2020-poised-for-reelection/

CONSUMER AFFAIRS
— AARP report claims age discrimination still widespread in the workplace Researchers say certain words in job postings can be a tip-off – Mark Huffman
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/aarp-report-claims-age-discrimination-still-widespread-in-the-workplace-123119.html

December 31 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago cops will be monitoring dispensaries on Jan. 1 — but they won’t be looking to bust people for getting high outside Beat cops and narcotics officers will instead be on the lookout for individuals looking to rob dispensary patrons braving long lines to get their first taste of legal pot. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/30/21043651/legal-weed-chicago-cpd-dispensaries-recreational-marijuana
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Republican-haters promote hatred of Republicans. 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/12/30/21043268/emancipation-proclamation-voting-rights-act-poll-taxes-jesse-jackson

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— New census numbers show another Illinois Exodus. Will a 6th year of population loss jolt voters? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-population-exodus-census-loss-taxes-20191230-qrkr3ud2unedzjva6uw4anwziy-story.html
— Year in review: A look back at 2019’s top stories in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook and Burr Ridge – CHUCK FIELDMAN and KIMBERLY FORNEK (DIERSEN: I should an article about the top government and political stories of 2019 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/ct-dhd-year-in-review-tl-0102-20191230-6g2vacalo5edjmykbc6tckumfy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-marijuana-shortages-illinois-20191230-oq3n67tdmza65fixtth2rrltce-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-recreational-marijuana-stores-delayed-20191231-27vcdcfxjfcz7h2sgx3lv6ikkq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Libertarians would say let them drink booze, let them gamble, let them smoke pot, let them harm themselves.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-legal-weed-parenting-12302109-20191231-qfdzaxuopfcu3lq6poz6qg6mbe-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Top stories in the Northwest Suburbs — 2019 (DIERSEN: I should an article about the top government and political stories of 2019 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20191230/top-stories-in-the-northwest-suburbs-x2014-2019
— A look back at 2019’s biggest news stories in the Fox Valley (DIERSEN: I should an article about the top government and political stories of 2019 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191230/a-look-back-at-2019s-biggest-news-stories-in-the-fox-valley

— Old enough to vote, not old enough to smoke – Debra J. Saunders (DIERSEN: Libertarians would say let them drink booze, let them gamble, let them smoke pot, let them harm themselves.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20191231/old-enough-to-vote-not-old-enough-to-smoke

ABC7
— The news stories that captivated Chicago in 2019 – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: I should an article about the top government and political stories of 2019 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/the-news-stories-that-captivated-chicago-in-2019-/5799708/
— Governor JB Pritzker issues 11K pardons for marijuana convictions – Jesse Kirsch (DIERSEN: To do things that are against the law is to demonstrate your disrespect for the rule of law. Your past predicts your future.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-pritzker-issues-11k-pardons-for-marijuana-convictions/5801970/

WGN TV
— Pritzker to pardon thousands with low-level cannabis convictions Tuesday – NANCY LOO (DIERSEN: To do things that are against the law is to demonstrate your disrespect for the rule of law. Your past predicts your future.)
https://wgntv.com/2019/12/31/pritzker-to-pardon-thousands-with-low-level-cannabis-convictions-on-eve-of-recreational-legalization/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— How did county’s GOP go MIA? – Tom Kacich
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/tom-kacich-how-did-county-s-gop-go-mia/article_747ceb43-47b3-5037-b814-bacf5a1b6bfe.html

SOUTHERN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/planning-to-buy-pot-in-southern-illinois-on-wednesday-here/article_3141ba5d-5f48-57c7-a65d-034ae79aa94e.html

KEWANEE STAR COURIER
— Pot law brings uncertainty to employers, employees – Susan DeVilder
https://www.starcourier.com/news/20191231/pot-law-brings-uncertainty–to-employers-employees

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Passing the Eye Test: Democrats assess presidential candidates during debate watch party – Kierra Frazier
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/12/31/passing-the-eye-test-democrats-assess-presidential-candidates-during-debate-watch-party/afjiuk2/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— FROM THE ARTICLE: If you choose to purchase cannabis, whether recreational or medicinal, you will be put in a database of people who are not allowed to get FOID cards.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/using-recreational-marijuana-could-come-with-unique-consequence

MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
— Trump to host campaign rally Jan. 14 in downtown Milwaukee on the same night as the next Democratic debate – Patrick Marley
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2019/12/30/trump-plans-milwaukee-rally-uwm-panther-arena/2776281001/

WIREPOINTS
— Happy New Year? New Census data shows Illinois lost population for the sixth year in a row – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois that claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but that ever-increasingly make it clear that they want individuals, organizations, companies that are the following to leave Illinois: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://wirepoints.org/happy-new-year-new-census-data-shows-illinois-lost-population-for-the-sixth-year-in-a-row/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Last Day of Q419 Fundraising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/31/il-06-il-14-final-two-days-of-q419-fundraising-copy/ 
— Whose Salt Did Bob Miller Give the Illinois Railway Museum?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/31/whose-salt-did-bob-miller-give-the-illinois-railway-museum-2/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Military Honors Pederast Harvey Milk – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/military-honors-pederast-harvey-milk/

DAILY CALLER
— Joe Biden Suggests Coal Miners Should Learn To Code – PETER HASSON (DIERSEN: What did you do to acquire new job skills? After my Democrat GAO superiors a) made it clear that they would never again assign me to audits of IRS and b) assigned me to audits of federal financial regulators, I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. My Democrat GAO superiors wasted the knowledge of IRS that I had gained a) by working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/years and b) by working for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years. Then, my Democrat GAO superiors wasted the knowledge of federal financial industry regulators that I had gained a) by working on audits of federal financial industry regulators for almost 9 years and b) by earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/30/joe-biden-coal-miners-learn-to-code/
— A Wind Turbine’s Blades Fly Off In New York City, Crushing A Billboard And Vehicle – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/30/wind-turbine-new-york-billboard-car/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Why Congress Should Reject Amnesty for Illegal Agricultural Workers – Daren Bakst 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/12/30/why-congress-should-reject-amnesty-for-illegal-agricultural-workers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The amnesty plan starts by creating something called “certified agricultural worker status.” If you are working in agriculture and want to stay in the U.S., you are much better off if you are illegally in the country, as opposed to the “suckers” who decided to follow the law. This is because the new certified agricultural-worker status is generally only available to illegal agricultural workers. Once illegal agricultural workers secure certified agricultural worker status, they can stay in the country for at least 5-1/2 years and have begun their pathway to citizenship. It’s important to recognize that the amnesty provisions are so extreme that they don’t simply allow these illegal workers to change to H-2A status like legal agricultural workers currently in the country. No, they actually get a lot more than that through this special pathway. Certified agricultural workers can easily renew this special new status on an indefinite basis. They are also eligible to be lawful permanent residents (i.e., get their green cards) in a fairly quick manner.)

DAILY WIRE
— New Census Data Suggests Previous Report Wrong, Republican States Gaining Seats In Congress – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-census-data-suggests-previous-report-wrong-republican-states-gaining-seats-in-congress

TOWNHALL
— Top Conservatives of 2019 – John and Andy Schlafly (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who are the top conservatives of 2019 in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? ANSWER: Those who defended the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and especially those who opposed the promotion of LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of Second Amendment rights, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. I should write an article about the top conservatives of 2019 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.) 
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2019/12/31/top-conservatives-of-2019-n2558720
— Greta Thunberg: A Living Explanation of the Left – Dennis Prager
https://townhall.com/columnists/dennisprager/2019/12/31/greta-thunberg-a-living-explanation-of-the-left-n2558728

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump’s Top 10 Achievements for 2019 – Steve Cortes
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/12/31/trumps_top_10_achievements_for_2019_142047.html

EPOCH TIMES
— 40 Million New Democrat Voters: Will the ‘State Power Caucus’ Destroy America? – Trevor Loudon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/40-million-new-democrat-voters-will-the-state-power-caucus-destroy-america_3187673.html

NOQ REPORTS
— Joe Biden said he would consider Republican VP. Leftists rage. – CQ Livingston (DIERSEN: Of course, Biden would pick a RINO who is 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://noqreport.com/2019/12/30/joe-biden-said-consider-republican-vp-leftists-rage/

AOL
— Rudy Giuliani blames NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for wave of anti-Semitic attacks – MARY PAPENFUSS
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/12/30/rudy-giuliani-blames-nyc-mayor-bill-de-blasio-for-wave-of-anti-semitic-attacks/23889800/

CNN
— Anti-Semitic attacks show a society at risk of falling apart – Frida Ghitis (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, if you support Trump, and especially if you are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time, Trump-haters will call you an anti-Semite, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. ) 
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/30/opinions/new-york-antisemitism-is-a-warning-ghitis/index.html

CBS NEWS
— 2019: The year Trump “effectively” shut off asylum at the border and restricted immigration – CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigration-2019-the-year-trump-restricted-legal-immigration-and-effectively-shut-off-asylum-at-the-border/

NEW YORK TIMES
— After Another Year of Trump Attacks, ‘Ominous Signs’ for the American Press Threats of ‘retribution,’ more accusations of ‘fake news’ and the end of the White House briefing made 2019 the darkest yet for journalists in the Trump era. – Michael M. Grynbaum (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media makes it clear that it exists to get rid of Trump and to get rid of his supporters once and for all. How soon, if not already, will Trump-hating individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries display “TRUMP SUPPORTERS NOT WELCOME” signs?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/business/media/trump-media-2019.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Republicans 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://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/opinion/republican-party-women.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Recognize Anti-Semitism As an Epidemic – Nita Lowey and David Harris (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, the more of the following that you are, the more of an anti-Semite that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, non-poor, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government and a) their efforts to paint me as being an anti-Semite and b) their efforts to turn my many Jewish Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates against me.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/opinion/monsey-new-york-attack.html
— Countering Extremism One Click at a Time When people search for hate-filled material online, a new de-radicalization effort sends them in another direction. – Neil MacFarquhar (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Google Alerts are to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors that promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/us/white-supremacy-moonshot-google-ads.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump highlights Fox News guest who says ‘all the hate in New York is coming from the left’ – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-highlights-fox-news-guest-who-says-all-the-hate-in-new-york-is-coming-from-the-left/2019/12/30/4982415c-2b16-11ea-bcb3-ac6482c4a92f_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Anti-Semitic hate fuels more fears (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, if you support Trump, and especially if you are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time, Trump-haters will call you an anti-Semite, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. )
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-12-30/anti-semitic-attacks-newsletter

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Juul Finds It Is Tough to Quit Vaping in the Office E-cigarette maker tries to snuff out a habit from its early days: use of its own product at headquarters – Jennifer Maloney (DIERSEN: Of course, because governments get tax revenue from booze and from gambling and will get tax revenue from pot, governments want their employees, and everyone else, a) to drink lots of booze, b) to gamble away lots of money, and c) to smoke lots of pot. Of course, because the mainstream news media gets lots of advertising revenue from booze and from gambling and will get lots of advertising revenue from pot, the mainstream news media wants its employees, and everyone else, a) to drink lots of booze, b) to gamble away lots of money, and c) to smoke lots of pot.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/juul-finds-it-is-tough-to-quit-vaping-in-the-office-11577701801
— Presidential Candidates Use Spanish Ads, Events to Court Latinos in Primary Race Hispanics could surpass black voters as largest minority voting bloc in U.S. next year – Sabrina Siddiqui in Washington and Emily Glazer (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs a) want Republican candidates to lose and b) want Republican candidates to dump the following voting blocs: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, non-poor people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/presidential-candidates-use-spanish-ads-events-to-court-latinos-in-primary-race-11577788201
— Will Recession Strike in 2020? Even the best indicators of downturns are unreliable, but investors can take steps to prepare either way. – Burton G. Malkiel and Atanu Saha (DIERSEN: Of course, to defeat Trump, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-recession-strike-in-2020-11577751097

USA TODAY
— Workplace culture a prominent issue in 2019 – Johnny C. Taylor Jr. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the cultures of the following: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/careers/2019/12/31/ineffective-people-management-biggest-workplace-issue-2019-ask-hr/2751689001/
— A decade in review: The surprisingly good news about American family life — for kids Despite pop culture depictions of marriage in decline and not worth the effort, the story of the death of marriage in America is greatly exaggerated. – W. Bradford Wilcox and Alysse ElHage
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/12/29/divorce-rate-united-states-family-children-marriage-decade-column/2750612001/

FORBES
— Is Illinois Ready For Adult Use Cannabis? – Sara Brittany Somerset (DIERSEN: NO.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarabrittanysomerset/2020/12/31/is-illinois-ready-for-adult-use-cannabis/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Republicans for problems that LGBTQers have in the south.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2020/12/30/the-poorest-among-us-1-in-4-lgbt-southerners-live-in-poverty/
— The Future Of Work Is Already Here — Is Your Company Prepared? – Lisa Sterling (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, organizations, companies, governments, and countries “prepare for the future” by getting rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2019/12/30/the-future-of-work-is-already-here-is-your-company-prepared/

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
— MARCH 29, 2018 FLASHBACK: Feminizing Boys as We Masculinize Girls – Mark Sherman Ph.D. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats feminize boys and masculinize girls.)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201803/feminizing-boys-we-masculinize-girls

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump-supporters.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/31/trump-era-america-jews-lloyd-green

December 30 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— TOP 10: President Trump’s biggest accomplishments of 2019!
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Four big moments in politics coming to Chicago and Illinois in 2020  The outcome of the Illinois March primary may be a deciding vote in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. – Dick Simpson 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/30/21042988/chicago-illinois-elections-2020-census-illinois-primary-election-dick-simpson-lori-lightfoot
— Ald. Carrie Austin drops out of ward committeeperson race Austin’s petition signatures had been challenged; she was 409 signatures short of the 925 minimum to get on the ballot, said Jim Allen, spokesman for the Chicago Board of Elections. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/12/30/21043542/alderman-carrie-austin-34th-ward-committeeperson-race-cook-county-democratic-party
— Todd Stroger withdraws from primary Stroger fell short of the signatures needed to get on the ballot for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/12/30/21042937/todd-stroger-primary-ballot-mwrd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois loses population for a 6th straight year — and lost more residents than any state this decade – Cecilia Reyes
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-population-loss-census-release-20191230-grrid2pgtbenppwrgprzg3fuhe-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmwood-park/ct-elm-cannabis-shop-tl-0102-20191230-z53nfyogyfgg7n4txx2vuzzzmi-story.html
— Top 10 Naperville stories of 2019 – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: I should write an article about the top 10 Wheaton government and political stories in 2019.) 
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/candidate-forum-to-be-held-for-kendall-board-district-kendall/article_f9b62584-2b0c-11ea-bf29-43f5730bd912.html

DAILY HERALD
— Legislature faces a mandate for ethics reform in 2020 – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20191230/editorial-legislature-faces-a-mandate-for-ethics-reform-in-2020

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-dispensaries-prepare-for-marijuana-legalization-jan-1/5799887/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4337548-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-get-ready-for-deluge-of-recreational-marijuana-customers/

WTTW
— CPD to Deploy 1,300 Additional Officers on New Year’s Eve – Matt Masterson 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/12/30/cpd-deploy-1300-additional-officers-new-year-s-eve

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Local employers still hashing out rules on legal marijuana – Debra Pressey 
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/local-employers-still-hashing-out-rules-on-legal-marijuana/article_8750006a-4122-5a2d-93a6-f6ddc4519816.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191230/luciano-todays-pot-shops-will-leave-old-timers-dazed-and-confused

OAK PARK
— The problem is escapism – Ken Trainor (DIERSEN: The more that you want booze and/or pot, the more that you shout that you do not want to deal with reality and/or that you cannot deal with reality.)
https://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/12-30-2019/The-problem-is-escapism/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office breaks down legal cannabis laws – Kevin Schwaller
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/tazewell-county-sheriffs-office-breaks-down-legal-cannabis-laws/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Got questions about legal marijuana in 2020? Police have answers
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/got-questions-about-legal-marijuana-in-2020-police-have-answers

WREX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. 
https://wrex.com/2019/12/30/sunnyside-marijuana-dispensary-opens-at-6-a-m-new-years-day/

WSPY
— Candidate Forum to be Held for Kendall Board District 2, Kendall Circuit Clerk Primary Candidates (DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be hosting candidate forums for Republican candidates in contested primary races.)
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/candidate-forum-to-be-held-for-kendall-board-district-kendall/article_f9b62584-2b0c-11ea-bf29-43f5730bd912.html 

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/12/30/where-to-buy-legal-weed-in-chicago-on-january-1/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Petition Objection Withdrawn *UPDATE: New Video at End*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/il-14-catalina-lauf-petition-objection-withdrawn/
— McHenry County Health Department on Marijuana: “Caution and Concern”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/mchenry-county-health-department-on-marijuana-caution-and-concern/ 
— More People Moving Out Than Into Illinois
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/more-people-moving-out-than-into-illinois/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHURCH SHOOTING RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT CARRYING FIREARMS IN ILLINOIS CHURCHES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/church-shooting-raises-questions-about-carrying-firearms-in-illinois-churches.html
— 105,000 PEOPLE LEFT ILLINOIS LAST YEAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/105000-people-left-illinois-last-year.html
— 72% OF AMERICANS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2020 (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you live in Illinois, the more of the following that you are, the more ever-increasingly difficult it is to be optimistic about the future: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/72-of-americans-optimistic-about-2020-.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use anti-Semitic attacks to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/30/bill-de-blasio-blames-anti-semitic-attacks-on-atmo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— These were the Republicans most critical of Trump in 2019 – Naomi Lim (DIERSEN: I should publish a list of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and a) have been the most critical of me and why and b) have been the most critical of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and why.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/these-were-the-republicans-most-critical-of-trump-in-2019
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger In the fall, Kinzinger, 41, another Trump administration foreign policy critic, denounced the president for suggesting impeachment would result in “civil war like fracture” in the country. “I have visited nations ravaged by civil war. I have never imagined such a quote to be repeated by a President. This is beyond repugnant,” tweeted the lawmaker, who’s represented the region southwest of Chicago since 2011. The congressman additionally wasn’t shy about voicing his displeasure with Trump’s decision to host the G-7 summit at one of his Florida properties before changing the location to Camp David after several Republicans complained about conflicts of interest.)
— Mark Levin rips Washington Post for citing Democratic outrage at Trump response to attacks on Jews – Dominick Mastrangelo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mark-levin-rips-washington-post-for-citing-democratic-outrage-at-trump-response-to-attacks-on-jews

BREITBART
— Census: California to Lose Congressional Seat for First Time in History – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/12/30/census-california-to-lose-congressional-seat-for-first-time-in-history/
— Rasmussen Shows 2:1 Opposition to Cheap Labor Legal Immigration – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want cheap labor.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/30/rasmussen-shows-21-opposition-to-cheap-labor-legal-immigration/

DAILY CALLER
— Beto O’Rourke Doesn’t Thank Armed Churchgoers Who Stopped A Mass Shooting In Texas – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/30/beto-orourke-hero-congregants-white-settlement/
— Giuliani: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Has Watched Anti-Semitism Spread ‘Like A Cancer’ – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/30/rudy-giuliani-bill-de-blasio-anti-semitism-spread-cancer-lazy-twitter-new-york-mayors/

DAILY WIRE
— De Blasio Appears To Blame Trump For Violence Against Jews – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/de-blasio-appears-to-blame-trump-for-violence-against-jews

PJ MEDIA
— Obama Was the Most Anti-Semitic President in History, So Let’s Stop Pointing Fingers at Trump – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/obama-was-the-most-anti-semitic-president-in-history-so-lets-stop-pointing-fingers-at-trump/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Trump’s Executive Order Against Anti-Semitism Will Protect U.S. Jews – Joel Griffith
https://www.heritage.org/religious-liberty/commentary/trumps-executive-order-against-anti-semitism-will-protect-us-jews

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— 2019 Was the Year That Democrats Went Off the Rails – Frank Miele
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/12/30/2019_was_the_year_that_democrats_went_off_the_rails_142041.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Political Power Set to Continue Shift to Southern States, Data Show Americans are moving to states with warm weather, strong job growth and cheaper housing – Janet Adamy and Paul Overberg
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sunbelt-set-to-gain-congressional-seats-data-show-11577723599

December 30 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. (DIERSEN: How much will pot pushers practice what they preach? How much pot will pot-pushing reporters, journalists, editors, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. use themselves, and if little none, why? First, each and every one of the aforesaid should be asked on the record a) how much pot have they themselves used, b) how much pot are they themselves using now, c) how much pot do they themselves want to use, d) what restrictions on pot use do they themselves want to be rescinded, e) are they themselves making money from the sale of pot now, and if so, how much, f) how much money do they themselves want to make form the sale of pot in the future, and g) how much tax revenue do they themselves want governments to get from the sale of pot? Then, those government, political, law enforcement, religious, healthcare, education, etc. leaders who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican who did not speak out against pot at municipal and county hearings should be asked on the record to explain in detail why they did not speak out against pot at municipal and county hearings. Those who practice one vice are far more likely to practice other vices.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191230/legal-pot-faq-where-can-i-buy-it-how-much-where-can-i-smoke-it-
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191230/what-suburban-dispensaries-expect-when-recreational-marijuana-sales-start-jan-1
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Transportation experts’ 2020 forecast: More roadwork, more scooters, more transit riders – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191230/transportation-experts-2020-forecast-more-roadwork-more-scooters-more-transit-riders
— 2019 in DuPage County: The year that was
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191230/2019-in-dupage-county-the-year-that-was

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— From Blago to ‘Fast Eddie’ to Ed Burke, a decade in political corruption Think Illinois saw a historic series of convictions in the 2010s? Get ready, the next round of federal housecleaning appears to be coming. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2019/12/30/21030726/political-corruption-ed-burke-danny-solis-2010s-blagojevich-ryan-hastert-dixon-crundwell

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers want to push pot in Lincolnwood.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lincolnwood/ct-lwr-marijuana-tl-0102-20191230-tgtamhksvfavzajzsrig746lpu-story.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use immigration problems to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-immigrant-children-alone-court-chicago-20191219-3uka3fmldfcztldela5ibziki4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-how-to-beat-trump-stephens-20191227-v36odsicrvfw7a3tq2lcr67uuq-story.html
— ‘Council Wars’ erupts as Waukegan mayor, aldermen trade insults – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-waukegan-mayor-aldermen-st-1231-20191230-qrxin7qwhvefvei4fjkdihwlc4-story.html

ABC7
— 29 shot, 5 fatally in Chicago weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/29-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence/5798332/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-12/30/2019

MDJ ONLINE
— With recreational cannabis days away, questions remain for Illinois gun owners – Cole Lauterbach 
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/with-recreational-cannabis-days-away-questions-remain-for-illinois-gun/article_4f4aa290-562d-547d-833d-b61f6526f7d1.html

WSIU
— Stephens Out of GOP 115th State House Race – JENNIFER FULLER
https://news.wsiu.org/post/stephens-out-gop-115th-state-house-race#stream/0

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Trump impeachment is pure politics, a political circus – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2019/12/29/trump-impeachment-is-pure-politics-a-political-circus/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Texas Church Not a Protection Free Zone
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/29/texas-church-not-a-protection-free-zone/ 
— Jack Franks’ Appointee to LITH Sanitary District Moves to More Than Triple His Compensation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/jack-franks-appointee-to-lith-sanitary-district-moves-to-double-his-compensation/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: Final Two Days of Q419 Fundraising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/il-06-il-14-final-two-days-of-q419-fundraising/ 
— Illinois Leaks Probes Further into Bob Miller’s Answers to Questions in Lawsuit
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/illinois-leaks-probes-further-into-bob-millers-answers-to-questions-in-lawsuit/ 
— Dems Go After Buyers of Expensive Used Cars
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/30/dems-go-after-buyers-of-expensive-used-cars-copy/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “I DON’T WANT TO DIE” – SCHOOLS ARE TRAUMATIZING KIDS WITH GRETA’S CLIMATE APOCALYPSE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/i-dont-want-to-die-schools-are-traumatizing-kids-with-gretas-climate-apocalypse.html
— DEMOCRATS JUST BETRAYED WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS TO APPEASE ENVIRONMENTALISTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/democrats-just-betrayed-working-class-americans-to-appease-environmentalists.html

WIREPOINTS
— Overreach in Illinois’ New Employer Mandate on Anti-Sexual Harassment Training – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/overreach-in-illinois-new-employer-mandate-on-anti-sexual-harassment-training-wirepoints-original/
— Searching for common sense, regulation reduction and cost cutting in Illinois’ 255 new laws – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/searching-for-common-sense-regulation-reduction-and-cost-cutting-in-illinois-255-new-laws/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Facebook may soon curtail its political advertising policies – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/29/facebook-may-soon-curtail-its-political-advertisin/

BREITBART
— What We Jews Can Do to Defend Ourselves from Antisemitism – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/12/29/pollak-what-we-jews-can-do-to-defend-ourselves-from-antisemitism/
— Leftists Blame Trump for Rise in Antisemitism in Wake of Hanukkah Stabbing Attack – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/29/leftists-blame-trump-rise-anti-semitism-wake-hanukkah-stabbing-attack/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Hanukkah attack to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/29/bill-de-blasio-on-hanukkah-attack-trumps-hateful-speech-emboldened-violent-forces/

DAILY CALLER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use attacks against Jews to promote hatred against Trump.
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/29/de-blasio-blames-trump-anti-semitism/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Help Us Produce Real News – Katrina Trinko
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/12/29/help-us-produce-real-news/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As conservatives, we know the facts are on our side. But it’s not easy to communicate those facts—especially in a hostile environment with so many liberal-leaning media outlets. What’s more, good, original, compelling journalism is time-consuming and expensive. Producing “real news” involves a lot of fact checking, editing, and rigorous research—and involves competition against outlets with hundreds, if not thousands, of reporters, editors, and contributors. . .But challenges remain. In 2020, we’re excited for some new projects, including running op-eds from college students—to showcase the new conservatives of the next generation. We’re aiming to produce more original content on YouTube and Instagram—two key platforms for getting the conservative message out among young adults. And we’re planning to send our reporters up and down the country—because we know, contrary to what the swamp would have you believe, the most important stories are happening outside Washington, D.C.)

PJ MEDIA
— Liberals in New York Not Doing Enough to Combat Antisemitism – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/liberals-in-new-york-not-doing-enough-to-combat-antisemitism/

TOWNHALL
— No Mayor de Blasio, President Trump Is Not to Blame for the Stabbing of New York Jews – Michael Brown
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2019/12/30/no-mayor-de-blasio-president-trump-is-not-to-blame-for-the-stabbing-of-new-york-jews-n2558671
— Impeachment: A Badge of Hope or Shame? – Terry Paulson
https://townhall.com/columnists/terrypaulson/2019/12/30/impeachment-a-badge-of-hope-or-shame-n2558552

HERITAGE FLORIDA
— Political left fights Trump’s fight against anti-Semitism – Caroline B. Glick
https://www.heritagefl.com/story/2019/12/27/opinions/political-left-fights-trumps-fight-against-anti-semitism/12552.html

FEDERALIST
— Identity Politics Enables Anti-Semitic Violence. – Erielle Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2019/12/29/identity-politics-enables-anti-semitic-violence-enough/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— We’re Massively Outgunned in the Culture War – KYLE SMITH
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/12/national-review-institute-fund-appeal-culture-war-help-us-fight-back-against-the-left/

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Thunberg to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-thunberg/i-wouldnt-have-wasted-my-time-on-trump-says-greta-thunberg-idUSKBN1YY0PV

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats celebrate their progress in destroying traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/very-lgbtq-decade-gay-marriage-trans-rights-rainbow-wave-n1107901

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Inside the Biggest 2020 Advertising War Against Trump Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign wants to flood voters with attacks on Mr. Trump before it is too late, a lesson Republican candidates learned in 2016 when they initially ignored him. – Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/29/us/politics/michael-bloomberg-trump-advertising.html
— California Companies Are Rushing to Find Female Board Members A law mandating that every public company in the state should have a woman on the board by the end of the year has redefined the qualifications of a director. – Alisha Haridasani Gupta
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/us/california-boardroom-gender-quota.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Generic Politician Can’t Beat Trump The political class has clung to conformism as if it’s way to protest him. – Rich Danker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-generic-politician-cant-beat-trump-11577648042
— New Budget? No Budget? Maybe You Need a Bit of Both – Julia Carpenter (DIERSEN: Why do you have less money? For me, it is the success that my Democrat superiors in the federal government had in wasting my career and getting rid of me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $19,568 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 42% of what my 1997 salary was in today’s dollars.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-budget-no-budget-maybe-you-need-a-bit-of-both-11577620801

— This Isn’t Your Father’s Impeachment In 1974, the president faced recession, inflation, monolithic media and conservative dissension. – Ed Cox and Geoff Shepard
https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-isnt-your-fathers-impeachment-11577648194

WALL STREET WINDOW
— Jonathan Swift Explains Why We Don’t Trust Politicians – Barry Brownstein (DIERSEN: I should write a book about politicians who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican to get elected, but after they get elected, disgustingly take anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican actions. I would focus on politicians in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
http://wallstreetwindow.com/2019/12/jonathan-swift-explains-why-we-dont-trust-politicians-barry-brownstein-12-30-2019/

FORBES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanjbrochstein/2020/12/29/illinois-is-an-underappreciated-cannabis-catalyst/

KIPLINGER
— Senior Corps Lets You Give Back as a Volunteer – Emma Patch (DIERSEN: I “give back” by putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and evening.)
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T012-C000-S004-senior-corps-lets-you-give-back-as-a-volunteer.html

INFORUM
— Pensions should be illegal – William Smith (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who are earning credits toward a pension or are getting a pension are demonized, denigrated, and condemned.)
https://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4839447-Letter-Pensions-should-be-illegal

FED SMITH
— The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: If I was still working for GAO as a GS-13 Step 10 Analyst, my salary would increase by $3,878/year (3%) from $127,654/year to $131,532/year.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/12/26/2020-pay-raise-now-official/

NEW YORKER
— The Ultra-Wealthy Who Argue That They Should Be Paying Higher Taxes In an age of historic disparity, Abigail Disney and the Patriotic Millionaires take on income inequality. – Sheelah Kolhatkar (DIERSEN: 2019 federal income tax rates for married filing jointly are 12% over $19,400, 22% over $78,950, 24% over $168,400, 32% over $321,450, 35% over $408,200, and 37% over $612,350.)
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/01/06/the-ultra-wealthy-who-argue-that-they-should-be-paying-higher-taxes

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What Guardian does for the left worldwide, GOPUSA ILLINOIS does for the right in Illinois.
https://www.theguardian.com/info/2019/dec/26/how-the-guardians-engineering-team-supports-the-24-hour-news-cycle

December 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says impeachment will only ’embolden’ Trump – BEATRICE PETERSON
https://abc7chicago.com/rep-tulsi-gabbard-says-impeachment-will-only-embolden-trump/5796131/

CBS2
— Legal Marijuana Sales May Spark Midwest Interstate Tension – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/12/29/legal-marijuana-sales-may-spark-midwest-interstate-tension/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sweeping ICE raids in Mississippi’s chicken country opened up jobs for American workers. – RICHARD FAUSSET
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-ice-raids-mississippi-chicken-country-20191229-liu65wnfdfgitmjnoifo5xoy2e-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— States charge more for electric cars as new laws take effect – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20191229/news/312299944/

HERALD & REVIEW
— New Illinois law requires companies to train employees on how to recognize, prevent sexual harassment – ABDEL JIMENEZ (DIERSEN: What about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid?)
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/new-illinois-law-requires-companies-to-train-employees-on-how/article_618fb736-83ea-5c26-9477-00ff34fe87f4.html
— The Herald & Review’s goals for 2020 — and how you can help us – Chris Coates (DIERSEN: What goals do the following have for 2020: Illinois Republican Party, your Republican township, ward, and county party organizations, and your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain? My goals for 2020 include helping elect all the Republican candidates on the November 3 ballot in my precinct. I will focus on getting yard sign locations in my precinct for the candidates. I will deliver sample ballots and campaign literature to the Republican and Independent voters in my precinct. I will encourage the candidates to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. I will continue to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening.) 
https://herald-review.com/news/local/the-herald-review-s-goals-for-and-how-you-can/article_c16cfaba-f14d-5a96-8c8b-a569ff2119e4.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/business/entrepreneurs/local-marijuana-dispensaries-not-wasting-any-time/article_f73d506e-3392-575e-8dfa-35ec9a2a6deb.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Officials warn about increase in drunk driving over holidays – Amanda Henderson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/officials-warn-about-increase-in-drunk-driving-over-holidays

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Year in Review: Top 19 Political Headlines in 2019 – Mark Maxwell
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/illinois-capitol-news/year-in-review-top-19-political-headlines-in-2019/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: All But Official Catalina Lauf Will Remain on Ballot
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/29/il-14-all-but-official-catalina-lauf-will-remain-on-ballot/ 
— Bob Miller Answers Questions in Algonquin Township Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/29/bob-miller-answers-questions-in-algonquin-township-case/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Former US attorney in southern Illinois Steve Wigginton charged with 3rd DUI – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/29/former-us-attorney-in-southern-illinois-charged-wi/

AMERICAN THINKER
— How Obama Impacted the Military – Janet Levy
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/12/12_27_2019_16_54.html
— Despicable: Black attacks on Jews are rooted in Democrats’ coddling of anti-Semites – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/despicable_black_attacks_on_jews_are_rooted_in_democrats_coddling_of_antisemites.html
— The unhinged Left can doom us – Don Herston
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/the_unhinged_left_can_doom_us.html

BREITBART
— New York Times Disdains Wage Raises for Blue-Collar Americans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/12/29/new-york-times-disdains-wage-raises-for-americans/

TOWNHALL
— Truth Bomb: Former Democratic Politician Says Anti-Semitism in NY Comes From the Left – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2019/12/29/former-democratic-politician-says-antisemitism-is-coming-from-the-left-n2558658

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘If He’d Take It’: Biden Says He’s Open to Nominating Obama for Supreme Court – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/if-hed-take-it-biden-says-hes-open-to-nominating-obama-for-supreme-court_3187764.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Pew study says nonwhites now majority of US births, K-12 population due to open borders – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/12/29/pew-study-says-nonwhites-now-majority-of-us-births-k-12-population-due-to-open-borders-869515

CANADA FREE PRESS
— The Trump Train Rolls Over Democrat Roadblocks – Jeff Crouere 
https://canadafreepress.com/article/the-trump-train-rolls-over-democrat-roadblocks
— The Return of the Homosexual Imperialists – Cliff Kincaid 
https://canadafreepress.com/article/the-return-of-the-homosexual-imperialists
— A Good Scapegoat is Almost as Good as a Solution – Chuck Lehmann
https://canadafreepress.com/article/a-good-scapegoat-is-almost-as-good-as-a-solution
— Slouching Toward Gomorrah – Chuck Lehmann
https://canadafreepress.com/article/slouching-toward-gomorrah
— African Americans Are Taking Back Jobs Stolen By Illegal Aliens
https://canadafreepress.com/article/african-americans-are-taking-back-jobs-stolen-by-illegal-aliens

THE HILL
— Democrats worry impeachment acquittal will embolden Trump – JORDAIN CARNEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/475855-democrats-worry-impeachment-acquittal-will-embolden-trump
— Trump official: ‘Everyone who wants a job can get a job’ in Trump economy – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: But what about a job that is appropriate for the applicant’s education, work experience, and professional certifications/licenses? But what about a job for those in Illinois who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/476139-trump-director-of-trade-everyone-who-wants-a-job-can-get-a-job-in

NEW YORK TIMES
— 8 Ways to Work Smarter in 2020 – Tim Herrera (DIERSEN: What could you have done to get promoted, but did NOT do? I did NOT become a Democrat. I did NOT pretend to be Swedish. I did NOT paint myself as being a yes-man. I did NOT help my supervisors get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made 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.nytimes.com/2019/12/29/smarter-living/8-ways-to-work-smarter-in-2020.html

NEW YORK POST
— How liberals are allowing anti-Semitism to flourish – Karol Markowicz
https://nypost.com/2019/12/29/how-liberals-are-allowing-anti-semitism-to-flourish/

FORBES
— You Must Answer This One Question If You Want To Maximize Your Career Success In 2020 – Mark Murphy (DIERSEN: What did you do to learn new job-related skills? I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997 when I was 48 years old. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981 when I was 32 years old. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980 when I was 31 years old. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old. I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970 when I was 21 years old.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2020/12/29/you-must-answer-this-one-question-if-you-want-to-maximize-your-career-success-in-2020/#7d5adbeb5449

(FROM THE ARTICLE: First, set a big career goal for 2020. Maybe you want new responsibilities, a promotion, to double sales, or whatever. But then, after you set that goal, ask yourself, “What new skills am I going to have to learn in order to achieve my big goal?” If you can’t identify any new skills that you’ll need to learn, then you’ve just discovered that your goal needs to be more difficult. Forcing yourself to learn new skills sounds like a pretty obvious task. But our study called “If Employees Aren’t Learning, You’re Not Leading” discovered that only 35% of employees say that they’re Always learning something new at work. Meanwhile, 52% of employees are Never, Occasionally or Rarely learning new things. And as bad as it is that most employees aren’t actually learning new skills at work each year, the situation is even worse: Employees who are always learning new things are 10 times more likely to be inspired than those who are not. Not only does learning new skills keep our careers progressing, it also significantly increases our fulfillment and inspiration on the job. And as you can see in the chart below from the study, the more we increase our learning on the job, the more inspired we become.)

December 29 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 20 shot, 3 fatally in Chicago weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/20-shot-3-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence/5796300/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-12/29/2019

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Senate impeachment trial finds scant precedent in history – MIKE DORNING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-impeachment-senate-1999-20191229-story.html
— Naperville man says experiencing Woodstock in 1969 with best friend proved a ‘perfect segue to the rest of our lives’ – SUZANNE BAKER (DIERSEN: What were you doing in 1969? I worked as a part-time mailman for the Democrats who ran the Park Forest Post Office until they forced me to resign in September. I was a full-time student at NIU. I stayed at University Plaza Dormitory, but I lived with my parents in Crete weekends during my first semester and during the summer. I drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. My father died suddenly in October.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-best-2019-naperville-man-woodstock-st-0816-20191227-gpfcskntybcz5ogobcdtxtgzjm-story.html
— Poverty grew in one-third of counties despite strong national economy – TIM HENDERSON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, notwithstanding its very high cost of living, Republican-haters encourage people who have severe financial, health, and/or other problems to move to DuPage County.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-poverty-rate-20191229-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191229/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-marijuana-legalization

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-hoping-amid-rapid-pot-rollout/article_102c5b22-3b48-5d4e-9aca-33e42d094e6f.html
— Rallies in support of, and opposition to, President Trump claim busy Decatur street corners – Kennedy Nolen (DIERSEN: If rallies were held in support of Trump and/or in opposition to Trump in your municipality, in your township/ward, and/or in your county, what would the leaders of your municipality, your township/ward, and/or your county say about the leaders of those rallies?) 
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rallies-in-support-of-and-opposition-to-president-trump-claim/article_6eff3ef6-6a16-51e7-bd80-bcfd830414b0.html

JOURNAL STANDARD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.journalstandard.com/news/20191228/end-of-prohibition-means-sunny-day-for-rockford-area-marijuana-users

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20191229/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-marijuana-legalization-in-illinois

LINCOLN COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20191229/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-marijuana-legalization

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article238723438.html
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article238752113.html

SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/in-a-few-days-it-will-be-legal-to-use/article_56db8d9f-a783-5ef4-b6ed-71362c7773fa.html

ST. LOUIS TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/marijuana/recreational-marijuana-in-illinois-what-you-need-to-know/article_56178c44-0909-581d-bcc5-f1c6087895fe.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump-supporters.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/2019-brought-stepped-efforts-counter-white-supremacist-violence

KMOV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.kmov.com/news/news-breaks-down-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of/article_736eac96-29b1-11ea-9c4d-47ac545a6322.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— The Loss of Christianity at Christianity Today – Ron Citlau 
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/the-loss-of-christianity-at-christianity-today/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Court calls for group to study jury selection discrimination – AP (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? From what I see, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more certain that judges and juries will rule against you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters paint the aforesaid demographics negatively.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/28/court-calls-for-group-to-study-jury-selection-disc/

FOX NEWS
— 2019 was American journalism’s worst year ever – Here are 7 reasons why – Dan Gainor
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dan-gainor-2019-was-american-journalisms-worst-year-ever-here-are-7-reasons-why
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hatred of Trump The left-wing media hate Trump more than they hate anyone. It’s the foundation of everything they do, from Twitter snark to promoting the bogus impeachment. Left-wing journalists have repeatedly compared Trump to the worst people in history. MSNBC host Donny Deutsch told viewers that Trump had “so many stunning parallels to what Hitler was doing in the early ’30s.” Then he added one of the memorably stupid comments of 2019: “I’m not saying Trump is going to slaughter 6 million Jews, but …” The media also hate Trump supporters. CNN Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter is one of many journalists who have referred to Trump voters as the “Trump cult.” He even inquired if the president was using “mind control.”)

DAILY CALLER
— Don’t Count On Trump To Leave A Lasting Impact On The GOP – Charles Kolb (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have had a lasting impact on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC). I would focus on those who have had the most success in driving conservatives out of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRCC, that is, those who had the most success in driving the base of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRCC out of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRCC, that is, those who had the most success in destroying the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRCC.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/28/kolb-trump-impact-gop/

AMERICAN THINKER
— What ‘white privilege’ means in small-town West Virginia – Lloyd Marcus (DIERSEN: Politics is nasty. Do your political critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn your hometown? Mine do. They demonize, denigrate, and condemn Crete where I lived 1948-1972 and where my brother continues to live. They paint Crete as having been full of German Lutherans who were White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things when I lived there. I should write a book about critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/what_white_privilege_means_in_smalltown_west_virginia.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The hate-filled war on straight white men has become so extreme that the University of Melbourne Student Union wants to ban white men from speaking in classes so women and transgenders will feel free to contribute to discussions. Insane social justice warriors demand that white men be silenced — not allowed to have an opinion regarding reviewing movies, climate change, and everything in between. Folks, we have allowed leftists to create a generation of hate-filled social justice warrior terrorists who believe that the world would be a much better place if we could get rid of scum-of-the-earth white guys like Pop Kern. While I am pleased that more and more people are fighting back, we need more people telling SJWs, “No! Back off! Get a life, and get a job!” The Democratic Party is the greatest distributor of class envy, racial hate, and division. Democrats have disdain for all things patriotic, wholesome, and good. The party has deteriorated to become a mob of hate-filled treasonous domestic terrorists who must be crushed in 2020.)
— The Gay Mafia Comes to Idaho – Jeremy Egerer
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/12/the_gay_mafia_comes_to_idaho.html
— Blue-Collar Workers are Now Solidly Republican – Tim Jones (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat, a Libertarian, a Green, or a RINO, you have to be 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.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/12/blue_collar_workers_are_now_solidly_republican.html

HUFFINGTON POST
— FEBRUARY 4, 2016 FLASHBACK: Can You Be Fired For Your Political Beliefs Or Activities? Maybe – Donna Ballman
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/can-you-be-fired-for-your_b_9154066

REUTERS
— Christianity Today’s split with Trump highlights deeper issue in white evangelical America – Simon Lewis, Heather Timmon
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/christianity-todays-split-with-trump-highlights-deeper-issue-in-white-evangelical-america-idUSKBN1YX09N

NBC NEWS
— Gerrymandering is alive and well. The coming battle will be bigger than ever. Republicans, Democrats clash over who will draw the congressional district maps that could determine control of the House. – Jane C. Timm (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the gerrymandering of my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton in 2015.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/gerrymandering-alive-well-coming-battle-will-be-bigger-ever-n1106951

WASHINGTON POST
— NOVEMBER 25, 2016 FLASHBACK: Can businesses refuse to serve — or employ — Trump supporters? – Eugene Volokh 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/11/25/can-businesses-refuse-to-serve-or-employ-trump-supporters/

MOTLEY FOOL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fool.com/investing/the-5-biggest-marijuana-milestones-in-2019.aspx
— Why I Can’t Get on Board With Very Early Retirement It’s one thing to retire in your early 60s. But retiring in your 40s or 50s is a whole different ballgame. – Maurie Backman
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2019/12/28/why-i-cant-get-on-board-with-very-early-retirement.aspx

GM AUTHORITY
— Chevrolet Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter Talks C8 As A Daily Driver – JONATHAN LOPEZ (DIERSEN: What were your daily drivers? I drove a 1958 Blue/White Chevy BelAir 1964-1966, 1966 Red Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967, 1968 Blue Oldsmobile 442 1967-1968, 1969 Blue Dodge Charger SE 1968-1971, 1962 White Chevy BelAir 1971-1978, 1974 Gold Dodge Dart 1973-1974, 1978 Blue Chevy Chevette 1978-1994, 1993 Red Ford Thunderbird 1994, 1990 Red Ford Thunderbird LX 1994-1996 and 2004-2010, 1997 Red Chevy Cavalier 1996-2004, and 2003 Gray Chevy Cavalier LS 2010-present.) 
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/12/chevrolet-corvette-chief-engineer-tadge-juechter-talks-c8-as-a-daily-driver/

ATLANTIC
— It’s a Weird Time to Be Young and Conservative – EMMA GREEN (DIERSEN: In the organizations that you are a member of, what percent of the leaders of those organizations are conservative? A conservative is someone who defends and advances the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and the rest of the planks in the Republican Party platform. Based on the aforesaid definition, extremely few of the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee are conservative.) 
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/12/princeton-young-conservatives-trump/604192/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ promoters promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, heterosexual, patriotic, Republican, American, older, gun owners, German American, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc. 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/12/evangelicals-supporting-trump-now-article-faith-literally/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— For you, what has changed from 10 year ago, since 2010? 10 years ago, I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, and the Milton Township Republicans Central Committee webmaster, but my critic/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have ended that. My wife worked for Central DuPage Hospital, but she is retired now. My mother, her sister, and one of her brothers were alive, but they have died. My aunt was living on her own, but she has been in assisted living the last 10 years. My hometown Crete was doing better than it is now. I was not on Social Security and Medicare, but I am now. I did not have type 2 diabetes, but I do now. I put together and sent out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning, but by the end of 2015, I started putting one together and sending it out each and every evening too. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

December 28 Evening Edition

WGN TV
— Marijuana arrests plummet in Illinois’ 5 largest suburbs – AP (DIERSEN: Why is that?)
https://wgntv.com/2019/12/28/marijuana-arrests-plummet-in-illinois-5-largest-suburbs/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— US mass killings in 2019 reached record numbers  In all, there were 41 mass killings, defined as when four or more people are killed excluding the perpetrator. Of those, 33 were mass shootings.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/28/21040419/mass-killings-shootings-2019-record

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats taking council control in Pence’s Indiana hometown – AP (DIERSEN: What do the members of your city council think of you? How do they treat you?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20191228/news/312289948/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats will enter 2020 with a City Council majority in Republican Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana hometown for the first time since the 1980s after a recount confirmed a candidate’s one-vote victory margin. Democrats captured their 4-3 Columbus City Council majority in November’s election as they defeated two Republican incumbents, including Democrat Jerone Wood’s 260-259 win over Republican Councilman Dascal Bunch.)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— American colleges are veering into academic ‘police state’ territory – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/28/colleges-sharp-veer-toward-police-state/

TOWNHALL
— Hispanics Along the Southern Border Are Campaigning for Trump. This Is Why They Support Him. – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/12/28/watch-hispanic-trump-supporters-along-the-border-explain-why-the-gops-values-align-with-theirs-n2558632
— African Americans Are Taking Back Jobs Stolen By Illegal Aliens – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2019/12/28/african-americans-taking-back-jobs-stolen-by-illegal-aliens-n2558637
— CNN Panel Says to Watch Out for Republican Racism in 2020 – Bronson Stocking (DIERSEN: In 2020, in Illinois, in your country, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will do everything that they can to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2019/12/28/cnn-panel-already-seeing-racism-in-2020-n2558635

FOX BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot smoking gains on booze as teens’ favorite vice – Jonathan Garber
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pot-smoking-gains-booze-teens-144241929.html

AEI
— Chart of the day: For every 100 girls/women…
https://www.aei.org/carpe-diem/chart-of-the-day-for-every-100-girls-women/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The data in the table show that on many, many measures of: a) educational, behavioral and mental health outcomes, b) alcohol, drug addiction, and drug overdoses, c) suicide, murder, violent crimes, and incarceration, d) job fatalities and e) homelessness, boys and men are faring much worse than girls and women. And yet despite the fact that boys and men are at so much greater risk than girls and women on so many different measures, those significant gender disparities that disproportionately and adversely affect men get almost no attention. In fact, it’s girls and women who get a disproportionate amount of attention, resources, and financial support, including: 1. There are women’s centers and women’s commissions on almost every college campus in the country, but not a single men’s center or commission that I’m aware of. 2. In higher education, there is a significant and disproportionate number of sex-specific scholarships, fellowships, awards, initiatives, etc. for female students and faculty. Many of those single-sex, female-only programs are currently being challenged with Title IX complaints to the Office for Civil Rights.)

THE HILL
— Why taxpayers should support expanding the GAO – GARRETT JOHNSON AND M. ANTHONY MILLS (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, I have always supported/promoted GAO’s mission. GAO audits IRS. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, after having worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $82,579-$93,592/year, I took a $19,568/year pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer to GAO. But the Democrats who ran GAO wasted the knowledge of IRS, wasted my career, forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, and kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They wasted what I learned earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or a veteran.) 
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/476007-why-taxpayers-should-support-expanding-the-gao
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Congress approved $1.4 trillion in new spending last week to avoid another government shutdown over the holidays. Taxpayers are right to be wary whenever Congress pulls out its checkbook. But when it comes to one important line-item, budget hawks should be rooting for more funding, not less. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) serves as Congress’s watchdog and plays a critical role in holding the federal government accountable to the American people. In November, the comptroller general issued the annual Performance and Accountability Report for FY2019, which found that GAO’s work, “yielded a record $214.7 billion in financial benefits — a return of about $338 for every dollar invested in GAO.” Congress has provided $630 million in new funding for GAO — a $40 million increase. This new spending will help support the comptroller general’s efforts to modernize oversight and improve Congress’s ability to anticipate and address critical challenges. Since 2014, GAO’s work has produced $340 billion in savings and more than 6,400 improvements in program and operational improvements across the government, according to the comptroller general’s February testimony before Congress. In addition to its traditional auditing work, GAO recently established a science, technology, assessment, and analytics (STAA) team. The STAA team is focused on enhancing Congress’s capacity to assess emerging technologies, auditing federal science and technology programs, and using advanced analytics to improve auditing.)

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Marijuana arrests plummet in Illinois’ 5 largest suburbs (DIERSEN: Why is that?)
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article238786328.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Democrat news media promotes stories that 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.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/dec/28/top-news-stories-2019-impeachment-trump-tops-list/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use “White Voters on the Far Right” to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/us/politics/trump-2020-trumpstock.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘We have the resources’: Democratic presidential candidates propose trillions in spending amid debate over what’s doable – Toluse Olorunnipa
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/we-have-the-resources-democratic-presidential-candidates-propose-trillions-in-spending-amid-debate-over-whats-doable/2019/12/28/1d8a74e0-28c6-11ea-a14c-412f7b9e2717_story.html
— A government shutdown and the biggest raise in a decade: How Trump gave federal workers whiplash in 2019 – Lisa Rein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-government-shutdown-and-the-biggest-raise-in-a-decade-how-trump-gave-federal-workers-whiplash-in-2019/2019/12/28/7e99f55e-2677-11ea-b2ca-2e72667c1741_story.html

USA TODAY                                          
— Will it be a happy new year? Sure, in our own lives. For the country? Poll says that’s tougher. – Susan Page, William Cummings, Nicholas Wu
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/12/28/poll-american-optimism-2020-their-own-lives-tempered-us/2708362001/

December 28 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— You still can’t smoke weed and drive — but tests to prove impairment murky The state law legalizing weed authorizes a study to find the best way to enforce laws against driving while stoned. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/27/21038162/pot-recreational-marijuana-illinois-driving-dui-pot-cannabis-impaired-police

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote illegal immigration, amnesty, and open borders. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-family-reunification-holidays-20191228-6j4lckt2mzc7tgupsagyue7o7q-story.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Census Will Show Illinois Population Decline – Cole Lauterbach 
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=296357#.Xgde5SN_OM8

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Young political activists dedicated to understanding residents’ needs – F. AMANDA TUGADE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/12/23/young-political-activists-dedicated-to-understanding-residents-needs/azbh1ey/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Cicero is an industrial neighborhood tucked at the border of Chicago’s West Side. It’s home to more than 82,000 residents, and almost 90% of the population is Latino. Rodriguez, 31, a Cicero native, said the town has undergone – and is still going through – many changes, from economic development to its demographics. And there are various issues that fall under these large umbrellas.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— In A Month, Michael Bloomberg Has Spent More Than $100 Million On Campaign Ads – ASMA KHALID
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/billionaires-bring-big-money-democratic-primary#stream/0

WJBC
— AAA: Driving high on marijuana is dangerous, illegal – Neil Doyle
http://www.wjbc.com/2019/12/27/aaa-driving-high-on-marijuana-is-dangerous-illegal/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Takes Aim at “deep swamp IL rivals”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/27/il-14-catalina-lauf-takes-aim-at-deep-swamp-il-rivals/ 
— IL-14: Final Days of 4th Quarter Fundraising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/27/il-14-final-days-of-4th-quarter-fundraising/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: Democrats Protection Plan for Impeachment Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/28/il-06-il-14-democrats-protection-plan-for-impeachment-votes/ 
— Bob Miller’s Reply to Interrogatories at Odds with Patrick Kenneally’s Report
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/28/bob-millers-reply-to-interrogatories-at-odds-with-patrick-kenneallys-report/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Did You Know? Pro-Family Trump Administration Victories – David E. Smith 
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/pro-family-trump-administration-victories/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Nearly all Illinois metro areas see lower unemployment – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/28/nearly-all-illinois-metro-areas-see-lower-unemploy/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Elizabeth Warren’s fibbing is forming a pattern – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/elizabeth-warrens-lies-are-a-pattern
— Michael Moore predicts 2020 Trump win because of ‘rabid’ supporters – John Gage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/michael-moore-predicts-2020-trump-win-because-of-rabid-supporters

FOX NEWS
— Pelosi keeps hold on impeachment articles in hopes of leveraging more favorable terms in Senate trial
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pelosi-keeps-hold-impeachment-articles-154545245.html

AMERICAN THINKER
— Another lie: Elizabeth Warren called out by her own brother for claiming their dad was ‘a janitor’ – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/another_lie_elizabeth_warren_called_out_by_her_own_brother_for_claiming_their_dad_was_a_janitor.html
— Fake News at the OK Corral – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/12/fake_news_at_the_ok_corral.html

ADDICTION CENTER
— General Drug Slang
https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/drug-alcohol-slang/

ASK HEALTH NEWS
— ‘Marijuana is not harmless’ – Mariyam Tanveer
https://askhealthnews.com/5671/marijuana-is-not-harmless-a-new-campaign-about-the-weld-county-health-department-to-raise-awareness-about-marijuana-usage/

POLICE ONE
— Illinois officers undergo drug recognition expertise training ahead of new marijuana laws Specially trained officers, which make up 160 of the state’s 40,000 LEOs, use a 12-step evaluation process to detect intoxication not measurable on tests like breathalyzers – Megan Jones
https://www.policeone.com/drug-interdiction-narcotics/articles/ill-officers-undergo-drug-recognition-expertise-training-ahead-of-new-marijuana-laws-pYfhNeHJCmSmJ7FB/

BREITBART
— Republican Outreach to Black Community Must Be New Year’s Resolution – Charlie Kirk
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/12/27/charlie-kirk-republican-outreach-to-black-community-must-be-new-years-resolution/

PJ MEDIA
— Germans Think Trump Is More Dangerous Than Kim Jong-Un – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: Will anti-German Americans become less anti-German Americans because of this?)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/poll-tds-infected-germans-think-trump-more-dangerous-than-kim-jong-un/

NEWS BUSTERS
— ‘New Yorker’ Editor: Evangelicals Back Trump Due to ‘Xenophobia’ and ‘Nativism’ – Ryan Foley
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/ryan-foley/2019/12/27/new-yorker-editor-evangelicals-support-trump-because-shared-cultural

TPM
— The Evangelical War Over Impeachment Has Been A Long Time Coming – Nicole Lafond
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/whats-going-on-evangelicals-impeachment-rift

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Isn’t a Nazi. He’s a Failure.”
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/12/trump-presidency-democrats-squander-case-against-him/
— Who Must Protect the Ukraine-Trump Whistleblower? – Stephen M. Kohn (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I blew the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. My Democrat superiors took adverse actions against me because they knew that I was not “protected.” They knew that overwhelmingly, those who dominated the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) were anti-conservative and favored political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. I should write a book about those who have dominated the IRP since 1966.) 
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/who-must-protect-ukraine-trump-whistleblower
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The ICWPA anti-retaliation law is not limited simply to preventing whistleblowers from being fired. The law defines the types of “adverse action” the President must shield whistleblowers from, including “any change in working conditions.” In the case of the Ukrainian “quid pro quo” whistleblower, the catastrophic impact on the whistleblower’s ability to perform his or her job duties that would be triggered by violating his right to confidentiality is obvious. This would include undermining his or her ability to work oversees, be promoted to a covert agent (if not one already), or effectively interact with employees in the White House. Furthermore, breaching the confidentiality of whistleblowers is well established as an “adverse action” under whistleblower law. Federal courts and administrative agencies as divergent as the SEC and Department of Labor have ruled that revealing the name of a whistleblower is an adverse action. Anyone with experience working with whistleblowers knows that once their identity is revealed, their working conditions will never be the same, and they will have a target on their back for the rest of their careers.)

THE HILL
— House GOP vows to use impeachment to cut into Democratic majority – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/476037-house-gop-plans-to-use-impeachment-to-cut-into-democratic-majority

NEW YORK TIMES
— In the U.S., an Angioplasty Costs $32,000. Elsewhere? Maybe $6,400. A study of international prices finds American patients pay much more across a wide array of common services. – Margot Sanger-Katz
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/27/upshot/expensive-health-care-world-comparison.html

WASHINGTON POST
— America’s schools are more diverse than ever. But the teachers are still mostly white. – Laura Meckler and Kate Rabinowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/local/education/teacher-diversity/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want Latino evangelical voters to dump Trump.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-12-27/latino-evangelical-voters-face-a-tug-of-war-in-the-trump-era

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— For the New Year, Say No to Negativity Bad experiences affect us much more powerfully than good ones, but there are ways to deal with this destructive bias and overcome it – John Tierney and Roy F. Baumeister
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-say-no-to-negativity-11577464413
— Modern ‘Image Scrubbing’ Would Have Come in Handy in Centuries Past Too bad historical figures couldn’t use Google to clean up their bad press – Joe Queenan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/modern-image-scrubbing-would-have-come-in-handy-in-centuries-past-11577383386

DENVER POST
— Weld County launches “marijuana is not harmless” campaign. – SAM TABACHNIK (DIERSEN: When will your county, your township/ward, and/or your municipality launch such a campaign?)
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/12/26/weld-county-marijuana-campaign/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: County officials started brainstorming this summer after the health department noticed youth marijuana and vaping rates were increasing along with car crashes, Aakko said. Those factors, combined with what the county found to be a lower perception of risk around marijuana, helped convince health officials that something needed to be done. “We wanted to get out there that there are consequences to heavy marijuana use and certainly when you get behind the wheel and drive,” Aakko said. Marijuana industry experts said it’s true that there are some harms and risks to marijuana.)

GALLUP
— How Much Does the World Trust Journalists? – ZACC RITTER (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, you can be a journalist or a reporter ONLY if you claim to be non-partisan. However, beyond overwhelmingly, those journalist and reporters who claim to be non-partisan promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms.) 
https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/272999/world-trust-journalists.aspx

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Another potential source of distrust in journalists is political polarization. In the United States, trust in the mass media, broadly, has fallen from 68% in 1972 to 41% today. Similarly, a recent Gallup-Knight report found that trust in U.S. local media declines for people who perceive a large gap between their political ideology and the perceived ideology of local news organizations. While trust in the media and trust in journalists differ, the two concepts are related enough to suspect a relationship between political polarization and trust in journalists may exist around the world. Political polarization — measured as the extent to which differences of opinions on major political issues in society exist by country-level experts and part of the Varieties of Democracy project — is strongly associated with less trust in journalists. As the graph shows, the more politically polarized a country is, the less trust the public tends to have in journalists.)

December 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-cannabis-coordinator-lays-out-dos-and-donts-for-2020-legal-weed/5792406/

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wgntv.com/2019/12/27/dispensaries-working-for-months-to-prepare-for-flood-of-marijuana-customers/

WBBM 780
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/naperville-mayor-unfazed-by-state-pot-legalization

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-illinois-marijuana-legalization-on-jan-1-20191227-aa52o6wmrnegvfpgb55uedlgcq-story.html
— New state law requires companies to train employees on how to recognize, prevent sexual harassment – Abdel Jimenez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-illinois-law-requires-harassment-training-20191227-rgyrgwgidnfrzbpvmkjgdlpl5y-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Deerfield doubles down on its assault weapons ban and welcomes marijuana sales – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/deerfield/ct-dfr-year-in-review-tl-0102-20191227-4yqdte54orfwxklrgvpkpvw5vq-story.html
— You still can’t smoke weed and drive — but tests to prove impairment murky The state law legalizing weed authorizes a study to find the best way to enforce laws against driving while stoned. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/27/21038162/pot-recreational-marijuana-illinois-driving-dui-pot-cannabis-impaired-police
— Drug recognition experts will play a big role in detecting drivers who are high come Jan. 1, police say – MEGAN JONES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-drug-recognition-experts-st-1229-20191227-lq34jrsz6nh6hhlmy5nyd7hdnm-story.html

— The 2010s: America’s decade of jobs, opportunity and prosperity – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-jobs-economy-growth-recession-trump-20191227-wgtdv4jpkfcs7c36u6l5unyi6u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Bloomingdale Township clerk Joyce Hundhausen remembered for service to community – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191227/bloomingdale-township-clerk-remembered-for-service-to-community
— Ex-Hinsdale South teachers sue Sterigenics over cancers – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191227/ex-hinsdale-south-teachers-sue-sterigenics-over-cancers

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— POLICE ANSWER PRE-JANUARY 1ST CANNABIS QUESTIONS ON FACEBOOK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/police-answer-pre-january-1st-cannabis-questions-on-facebook.html
— “REFUGEES” AND “IMMIGRANTS” – THE SAME, OR VERY DIFFERENT IN ILLINOIS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/refugees-and-immigrants-the-same-or-very-different-in-illinois-.html

DAILY WIRE
— Michael Moore: ‘White People Have Not Changed…You Should Be Afraid Of Them’ – Joseph Curl (DIERSEN: What do you say to Whites who promote hatred against Whites to curry favor with White-haters?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/michael-moore-white-people-have-not-changed-you-should-be-afraid-of-them

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The following happily claim that “White Christian America ended in the 2010s:” Those who 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.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/2010s-spelled-end-white-christian-america-ncna1106936

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— Cannabis-related psychosis, addiction, ER visits: For young users, marijuana can be a dangerous game – Rita Giordano
https://www.inquirer.com/health/marijuana-addiction-adolescents-psychosis-abuse-vaping-penn-state-20191223.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Women Favor World Run By Women More Than Men Do
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/december_2019/women_favor_world_run_by_women_more_than_men_do

NEWSWEEK
— YALE COLLEGE STUDENTS REBUT TRUMP CAMPAIGN WEBSITE WITH ‘SNOWFLAKES FIGHT BACK’ SITE OF THEIR OWN – RAMSEY TOUCHBERRY
https://www.newsweek.com/yale-college-students-rebut-trump-campaign-website-snowflakes-fight-back-site-their-own-1479400

DAILY MAIL
— Six cancer-stricken teachers who worked at the same high school blame their illnesses on a nearby sterilizing plant that released carcinogenic gas into the neighborhood Six former teachers from Willowbrook, Illinois, are suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics – SNEJANA FARBEROV
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7830867/Five-former-teachers-blame-cancers-sterilizing-plant.html

December 27 Morning Edition

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4309511-who-can-smoke-weed-in-illinois-after-january-1st/
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/12/26/the-rules-regarding-recreational-marijuana-in-illinois/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/27/21030851/recreational-marijuana-cannabis-legal-weed-jan-1-illinois-brighton-park

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Aurora marijuana dispensary would be across the street from Naperville where recreational sales are currently banned – ERIN HEGARTY and SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-reaction-mayor-police-aurora-pot-dispensary-st-20191227-rhxjgcyburabjjovec3gcnlt2q-story.html
— It’s the future that matters – TOM HUDSON (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want you to do now and in the future? ANSWER: Engage in LGBTQ activity, have abortions, encourage mass/illegal immigration, drink booze, gamble, smoke pot, encourage abolition of the First and Second Amendments, encourage patronage, encourage political affiliation discrimination, encourage reverse discrimination, encourage age discrimination, and encourage retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. Further, get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-tns-bc-weekahead-20191227-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you oppose the Wall, that is, if you oppose illegal immigration, Trump-haters glorify and praise you.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-border-wall-texas-landowners-20191226-knlz7vqnrfeyxlkaoo35b3qwfu-story.html

GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Western Illinois University explores cannabis classes – Robert Connelly
https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/education/western-illinois-explores-cannabis-classes-20191226

WAND TV
— AAA issues warning about driving high on marijuana
https://www.wandtv.com/news/aaa-issues-warning-about-driving-high-on-marijuana/article_ee48276e-28b0-11ea-a4cc-6b8c69ad8124.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONSTRUCTION OF NAVY SHIP ‘HARVEY MILK’ BEGINS AT SAN DIEGO SHIPBUILDER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/construction-of-navy-ship-harvey-milk-begins-at-san-diego-shipbuilder.html
— U.S. CHILDREN, CHRISTIAN CHILDREN MORE LIKELY TO BE RAISED IN SINGLE-PARENT HOMES: PEW
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/us-children-christian-children-more-likely-to-be-raised-in-single-parent-homes-pew.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dismiss impeachment articles – JAMES JEANBLANC
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/26/letters-to-the-editor-dismiss-impeachment-articles/

SEAN HANNITY
— TRUMP: The US Should Be a ‘Sanctuary for Law-Abiding Americans, Not Criminal Aliens’
https://hannity.com/media-room/trump-the-us-should-be-a-sanctuary-for-law-abiding-americans-not-criminal-aliens/

GOPUSA
— Nordstrom banned Salvation Army kettles because they made LGBTQ employees ‘uncomfortable’ (DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs succeed in banning individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=81794
— Pope Francis, secure behind Vatican walls, scolds ‘stony’ hearts toward migrants
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=81808

AMERICAN THINKER
— Respected veteran journalist Dennis Byrne calls out his profession for betraying its principles going after Trump – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/respected_veteran_journalist_calls_out_his_profession_for_betraying_its_principles_going_after_trump.html
— Sanctuary laws defy the will of the American people – Brian Lonergan
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/sanctuary_laws_defy_the_will_of_the_american_people.html
— The Campaign Money Industrial Complex – Robert Weissberg
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/12/the_campaign_money_industrial_complex.html
— Bernie Sanders is starting to scare them – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/bernie_sanders_is_starting_to_scare_them.html

BREITBART
— Pete Buttigieg’s Reparations for Illegals Are a Gift to Cartels – Alex Marlow
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/26/alex-marlow-pete-buttigiegs-reparations-for-illegals-are-a-gift-to-cartels/

DAILY WIRE
— AOC Attacks Democrats For Accepting Money From Billionaires. She Did The Same Thing. – Ryan Saavedra (DIERSEN: What percent of billionaires 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?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/aoc-attacks-democrats-for-accepting-money-from-billionaires-she-did-the-same-thing

NEWSMAX
— Mexicans Joining Central Americans in Seeking Asylum
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/mexicans-us-border-asylum/2019/12/26/id/947374/

COLLEGE FIX
— 20 times leftists went berserk on campus in 2019
https://www.thecollegefix.com/video-20-times-leftists-went-berserk-on-campus-in-2019/

CREATORS
— Topics We Aren’t Allowed to Talk About – Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel
https://www.creators.com/read/tucker-carlson-neil-patel/12/19/topics-we-arent-allowed-to-talk-about

HUFFINGTON POST
— The March For LGBTQ Rights Is Storming Through Trump Country – Travis Waldron (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you? Those who work the hardest against me promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation opposing the aforesaid. I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest against me. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lgbt-nondiscrimination-laws-red-states-kentucky_n_5df7fcfbe4b047e888a2be31

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/opinion/sunday/latinos-arizona-battleground.html
— ‘Everyday Supercar’: A New Corvette Puts a Target on Ferrari’s Back The $60,000 Stingray pushes its engine to the middle and expectations through the roof. – Lawrence Ulrich
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/26/business/2020-corvette-stingray.html
— 36 Corvettes, Hidden for Years in a Garage, Will Be Given Away The set of ’Vettes, one from each production year between 1953 and 1989, will be part of a sweepstakes drawing next year. – James Barron
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/business/peter-max-corvettes-contest.html
— Big Money and America’s Lost Decade Yes, the rich have too much political influence. – Paul Krugman
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/26/opinion/warren-campaign-donors.html

NEW YORK POST
— Your nostalgia might say otherwise, but we’re living in the best time imaginable – Michael Barone (DIERSEN: In Illinois, the future is ever-increasingly bright for those who 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. Ever-increasingly, the aforesaid see activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican who dump individuals, dump organizations, dump companies, dump governments, and dump countries that 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. I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican who have dumped me and have dumped those who share my demographics.)
https://nypost.com/2019/12/26/your-nostalgia-might-say-otherwise-but-were-living-in-the-best-time-imaginable/

WASHINGTON POST
— Warren embraced the high-dollar fundraiser circuit for years — until just before her presidential campaign – Annie Linskey and Michelle Ye Hee Lee (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being nasty vicious operatives or dupes for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. They do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/warren-embraced-the-high-dollar-fundraiser-circuit-for-years–until-just-before-her-presidential-campaign/2019/12/23/818fa02a-253b-11ea-ad73-2fd294520e97_story.html
— Colleges should be laboratories of respectful, diverse thinking. What happened? – Jay Mathews (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat educators focus on making 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://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/colleges-should-be-laboratories-of-respectful-diverse-thinking-what-happened/2019/12/26/70d33f9e-2815-11ea-ad73-2fd294520e97_story.html

CLEVELAND
— Illinois provides the Democrats with a Midwestern base: The Flyover – Seth A. Richardson and Rich Exner
https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/12/illinois-provides-the-democrats-with-a-midwestern-base-the-flyover.html

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Californians will see 52 names on 2020 presidential ballots. Who are they? – BRYAN ANDERSON
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article238727478.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rank-and-File Workers Get Bigger Raises Short supply of labor, minimum-wage rises and increased poaching have helped lift wages for lower-income workers – Eric Morath and Jeffrey Sparshott
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rank-and-file-workers-get-bigger-raises-11577442600
— Is It Inflation-Adjusted? Spot the Creeping Tax Increases for 2020 Millions of Americans pay more to Uncle Sam than they would if some key tax numbers were indexed for inflation – Laura Saunders
https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-it-inflation-adjusted-spot-the-creeping-tax-increases-for-2020-11577442606
— Want to Reach Your Savings Goal in 2020? Here’s What the Research Says Will Help Whether it’s retirement or a down payment, New Year’s is one of the best times to make a financial plan, behavioral economists say. Here are some of their tips and strategies. – Anne Tergesen (DIERSEN: Beyond overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have not saved anywhere near as much for their retirement as I have. According to them, I saved more because unlike them, a) I have been undeservedly healthy, b) I undeservedly avoided the draft, c) I was undeservedly grossly overpaid by the federal government, d) my wife has income, e) my wife and I undeservedly gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, e) I have not given lots of money to churches, and/or f) I undeservedly benefitted from my ancestors’ discrimination against minorities and against females.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/want-to-reach-your-savings-goal-in-2020-heres-what-the-research-says-will-help-11577356205

FORBES
— The Coming Boom in Millennial Wealth – Charles Taylor
https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlesrtaylor/2019/12/27/the-coming-boom-in-millennial-wealth/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH TWO COLOR PICTURES: Those who hate America and/or hate Whites crow about their progress in promoting hatred against America and hatred against Whites. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/12/23/what-2010-s-obama-and-trump-meant-civil-rights-movement/4352581002/

MEDIA POST
— Advertising Regulations Take Shape As Illinois Readies For Legal Cannabis – Ken Klein (DIERSEN: Democrat television stations in Illinois, Democrat newspapers in Illinois, Democrat news websites in Illinois, and Democrat etc. in Illinois outrageously, disgustingly, knowingly, intentionally, willfully, flagrantly, and illegally violate these rules.) 
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/344968/advertising-regulations-take-shape-as-illinois-rea.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The rules in Illinois resemble an emerging regulatory framework: – No false or misleading claims – No promotion of overconsumption – No depiction of consumption – No health/therapeutic claims – No images of cannabis leaves or buds – No images likely to appeal to minors such as cartoons – No ads on public transit vehicles or shelters – No promotion of sales by giving away products or conducting games/competitions related to consumption – Buffer zone (1,000 feet) from schools, parks, libraries, playgrounds, rec centers, or game arcades that allow those under 21)

ALTERNET
— Former Democratic NJ congressman poised to regret joining Trump’s GOP over impeachment: He’s ‘alienated a lot of people’ (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who claim to get elected to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but after they are elected, they dump their constituents who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on such elected officials in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have dumped me. I would focus on those who have promoted dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.)
https://www.alternet.org/2019/12/former-democratic-nj-congressman-poised-to-regret-joining-trumps-gop-over-impeachment-hes-alienated-a-lot-of-people/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to Griffith — who went back to being a Democrat — Van Drew has “alienated a lot of people who put their faith in him.” Michael Suleiman, chairman of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee in South Jersey, told New York Magazine that Van Drew burned a lot of bridges when he became a Republican and stressed that he is “now persona non grata with Democrats.” Suleiman asserted, “No one likes a weasel, and no one likes a turncoat.”)

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
— Year in review: The state of press freedom in 2019 (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout the loudest that I am not a journalist. According to them, you are NOT a journalist UNLESS a) you are paid for what you do, b) you claim to be non-partisan, and c) you have a college degree in journalism. While I do not have a degree in journalism, I worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $98,198-$127,654/year. What GAO Analysts do is very similar to want journalist do.)
https://mailchi.mp/cpj/year-in-review-the-state-of-press-freedom-in-2019

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What are the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations and the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party doing to get out the Republican vote ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_out_the_vote ) for the March 17, 2020 Republican primary election? Does your Republican township/ward/county party organization have an election headquarters up and running? Which of the offices on the Republican primary ballot for your precinct have contested races? QUESTION: On what do you base your opinion/criticism of leaders of political organizations? ANSWER: I base my opinion/criticism of leaders on political organizations on the experience that I gained a) serving as the Chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, b) serving on the Steering Committee of Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007, c) serving as the webmaster for the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, d) serving as a director of the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter 2001-2004, e) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, and f) serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com