May 2024 - Page 3 of 4 - GOPUSA Illinois

May 11, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Far too many of those who want to keep the current in-house system for electing Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members destroy those like me who promote direct election of IRP SCC members.

I have promoted direct election of IRP SCC members big time since I became a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 1999 and the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000. I served on the teams that fought for direct election at the IRP State Conventions in 2008 and 2012.

I should write a book about those who oppose direct election the most and who because of that have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me..

I would focus on those who reject the most planks in the IRP platform. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work.

I would focus on past and present leaders of the IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO).

I would focus on those a) who removed me from the 2024 IRP State Convention Party Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) who ended my bid to be selected to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019, d) who gerrymandered my precinct in 2015, e) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, f) who ended my membership on the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee in 2011, g) who ended my service as the MTRO webmaster in 2010 and 2004, h) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee in 2007, i) who almost got ICRC to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters in 2006, j) who ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004, and k) who ended my membership on the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board of directors in 2004. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— Grassroots are united on restoring direct elections for the Illinois GOP
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/10/grassroots-are-united-on-restoring-direct-elections-for-the-illinois-gop/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CBS2
— CPS teachers to lobby Springfield for more funding. Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school and head to Springfield next week to lobby state lawmakers for more funding for the school district, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-teachers-springfield-state-funding/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/cps-teachers-to-lobby-springfield-for-more-funding/
— DePaul University warns of possible “escalated confrontations” at pro-Palestinian encampment – Adam Harrington, Matthew Cramer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/depaul-university-escalated-confrontations-pro-palestinian-encampment/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/some-entries-restored-scaled-back-2024-chicago-pride-parade/

WGN9
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-pride-parade-2024-officials-move-starting-point-adjust-cap-on-entries/

FOX32
— Democrats prepare for potential protests at Chicago convention – Paris Schutz
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/democrats-protests-chicago-convention

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mayor Johnson doesn’t bring up $1 billion ask for schools in Springfield. The Chicago Teachers Union is set for its own lobby day to ask for money for Chicago schools. But coming to town with two weeks left can mean settling for leftovers, and if the budget is as tight as the governor says, there may not be any leftovers for CPS. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/10/mayor-brandon-johnson-billion-dollars-chicago-public-schools-springfield-budget-ctu-union-rich-miller
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2024/05/10/city-bumps-up-pride-parade-entries-150

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville facing $5M budget hole if governor’s proposal to nix grocery tax gets approved – TESS KENNY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/10/naperville-city-council-grocery-tax-cut-state-budget-governor-pritzker/
— Officials lay out ambitious timeline for closing, rebuilding Stateville, Logan prisons – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/10/officials-lay-out-ambitious-timeline-for-closing-rebuilding-stateville-logan-prisons/

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH TWO PHOTOS: DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is threatening a legal fight unless existing bills for her office are paid and the county auditor is no longer involved in approving future invoices. – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240510/news/dupage-county-clerk-to-county-pay-my-bills/

FOX32
— Democrats prepare for potential protests at Chicago convention – Paris Schutz
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/democrats-protests-chicago-convention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOICylMsdE

WTTW
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/10/city-announces-additional-entries-new-starting-point-chicago-pride-parade

WGN RADIO
— Biden stabs Israel in the back while the media loses it over a Stormy show trial – John Kass
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/chicago-way-w-john-kass-biden-stabs-israel-in-the-back-while-the-media-loses-it-over-a-stormy-show-trial/

WBEZ
— Facing a budget cliff, CPS lets teachers out of school to lobby Springfield. District leaders will join teachers for a lobbying day in the state capital. Critics say the day away from classrooms is inappropriate. – Sarah Karp
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-teachers-getting-day-off-to-lobby-lawmakers/12f16b54-939c-4988-8630-98ab6625fa20

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/10/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-88/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIRE POINTS
— Chicago mayor wants $1 billion more for schools even though 43% of CPS teachers are chronically absent – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-mayor-wants-1-billion-more-for-schools-even-though-43-of-cps-teachers-are-chronically-absent-wirepoints-quickpoint/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Biden Gives Crime a Free Pass, Compromises Our Safety – MARK VARGAS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/vargas-biden-gives-crime-a-free-pass-compromises-our-safety.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP congressman Eli Crane calls Biden’s border handling ‘treasonous’ – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/10/rep-eli-crane-calls-joe-bidens-border-handling-tre/
— ‘Woke’ Scouts and the death of another American institution. Dangerous move comes at a time when our boys are in crisis. – Tom Basile
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/10/woke-scouts-and-death-of-another-american-institut/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Joe Biden’s Senior Moment of the Week (Vol. 93)
https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/watch-joe-bidens-senior-moment-of-the-week-vol-93/
— Xi Gains Ground As Biden Stumbles – Mike Watson
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/xi-gains-ground-as-biden-stumbles/

NEW YORK POST
— Legal immigrants are being hurt the most by Biden’s policies – Andrew Arthur
https://nypost.com/2024/05/10/opinion/legal-immigrants-are-being-hurt-the-most-by-bidens-policies/
— Biden administration preparing to hand out 10K migrant ID cards in several US cities – Victor Nava
https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/us-news/biden-administration-preparing-to-hand-out-10k-migrant-id-cards-report/
— Biden betrays Israel for the feeling of a few clueless college students – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/opinion/biden-betrays-israel-for-the-feeling-of-a-few-clueless-college-students/

AMAC
— Chicago Schools Crumble While Teachers Make Extremist Demands
https://amac.us/newsline/education/chicago-schools-crumble-while-teachers-make-extremist-demands/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— College takeovers are CRT in action – Victor Joecks
https://afn.net/opinion/victor-joecks/2024/05/10/college-takeovers-are-crt-in-action/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Replacement theory? Joe Biden calls illegals ‘Hispanic voters’ – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/replacement_theory_joe_biden_calls_illegals_hispanic_voters.html
— Biden uses arms as a bargaining chip to force Israel to go soft on Hamas – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/joe_biden_uses_arms_as_a_bargaining_chip_to_force_israel_to_go_soft_on_hamas.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Elon Musk identifies ‘Democratic Party goal’, makes ominous election prediction after telling House vote. – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/10/elon-musk-identifies-democratic-party-goal-makes-ominous-election-prediction-after-telling-house-vote-1458530/

BLAZE
— From Soros to Beijing: Unveiling the billionaires behind transgenderism – GLENN BECK
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/from-soros-to-beijing-unveiling-the-billionaires-behind-transgenderism

BREITBART
— GOP Senators: Joe Biden’s Obamacare for DACA Illegal Aliens Is ‘Economically Unsustainable’ for Americans – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/10/gop-senators-joe-bidens-obamacare-for-daca-illegal-aliens-is-economically-unsustainable-for-americans/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Here’s How To Tell Congress Only Citizens Should Vote – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/chq-joins-only-citizens-votes-coalition-here-s-how-to-tell-congress-only-citizens-should-vote

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Ways the Left Exploits Illegal Immigration for Electoral Gain – Simon Hankinson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/10/ways-left-exploits-illegal-immigration-electoral-gain-borderline/

FOX NEWS
— Civil War General Sherman’s sword among relics headed to Ohio auction next week. ‘Conservative’ estimate by auction house president suggests saber will fetch at least $40,000. AP (COMMENT: I inherited a Civil War sword and its scabbard from one of my relatives on my father’s side who fought for the Union Army.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/civil-war-general-shermans-sword-relics-headed-ohio-auction-next-week

NEW AMERICAN
— Cartels Control Border. It’s Not Secure – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/border-agent-cartels-control-border-its-not-secure/

NEWSMAX
— Dems’ true border plan coming to life in ‘bait and switch’ moment – Bob Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P4dwni4xkg
— Greg Abbott Slams ‘Feckless’ Immigration Proposals – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/us/greg-abbott-joe-biden-immigration/2024/05/10/id/1164241/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— Dems Vote Unanimously To Give Representation To Illegals (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are soldiers in the Democrat army.)
https://www.oann.com/video/in-focus-video/dems-vote-unanimously-to-give-representation-to-illegals/

PJ MEDIA
— Illegal Immigrants in Denver Won’t Leave Tent Encampment for Shelters Until the City Meets 13 ‘Demands’ – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2024/05/10/illegal-immigrants-in-denver-wont-leave-tent-encampment-for-shelters-until-the-city-meets-13-demands-n4928934

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Judge Dismisses Charges Against 211 Illegal Immigrants Who Violently Stampeded Over Border – George C. Upper III
https://www.westernjournal.com/judge-dismisses-charges-211-illegal-immigrants-violently-stampeded-border/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Trump vows to reverse transgender student protections ‘on day one’ – BROOKE MIGDON
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4656405-donald-trump-transgender-students-athletes-title-ix-lgbtq/
— How Trump will stop the invasion at our southern border – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4656263-trump-illegal-immigration-southern-border/

MSN
— U.S. to welcome illegal migrants this summer by handing out free IDs – Jon Michael Raasch
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/u-s-to-welcome-illegal-migrants-this-summer-by-handing-out-free-ids/ar-BB1mbkA6

WASHINGTON POST
— Billy Graham statue for U.S. Capitol to be unveiled next week. A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled next week in a ceremony. – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/05/10/billy-graham-statue-capital-ceremony/99b67a24-0f16-11ef-ae0a-a6870885518d_story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/10/target-pride-collection/

NEW YORK SUN
— Hundreds of Chicago Teachers To Skip Work To Lobby for Giant Raises, Radical Teaching Freedoms, as Schools Flounder. The city’s teachers’ union has ‘positioned itself as the new political machine in Chicago,’ one observer tells the Sun, as the group implements a playbook that ‘will be used to inspire other government and teachers unions around the country.’ – MAGGIE HRONCICH
https://www.nysun.com/article/hundreds-of-chicago-teachers-to-skip-work-to-lobby-for-giant-raises-radical-teaching-freedoms-as-schools-flounder

NBC BOSTON
— To get customers who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, etc., Democrat and RINO companies ever-increasingly promote DEI, that is, they ever-increasingly dump customers who are White, male, older, heterosexual, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg8bN4tySPE

FOX DENVER
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpr1ASsv2qc

COEUR D’ALENE PRTESS
— I should write books about the success that Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs have had since 2000 in infiltrating, infesting, taking over, conquering, and destroying the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.
https://cdapress.com/news/2024/may/11/my-turn-killing-the-idaho-republican-party/

LIBERTY LENS
— Become A Precinct Committeeman – Steven Carr, Glen Rock, PA (COMMENT: I should write books about the success that Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs have had since 2000 in infiltrating, infesting, taking over, conquering, and destroying the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://libertylens.news/articles/letters/2024/05/10/become-a-precinct-committeeman/
(FROM THE LETTER: By becoming a Republican Committeeman for your local county or State Republican Party, you can vote on County bylaws and help elect better county and state party leadership of the republican party and local county GOP. Plus, get out the vote for better MAGA and America First candidates to get on the ballot and get more republican voters to your very own voting precinct and change the republican party from inside the party by recruiting more precinct committeeman to the republican party to outnumber the moderates in the republican party. No precinct committeeman? No republican party. It’s that simple. There are over 200,000 empty precinct committee seats in the Republican party that need to be filled. If you need more information on becoming a precinct committeeman, go to Dan Schultz’ website PrecinctStrategy.com. The Precinct Committeeman is the most powerful office in the country because we help get the candidates on to the primary ballot and endorse candidates and can even primary candidates off the ballot. Plus, we elect leadership all the way up to the RNC Chair.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Chicago Will Need a Miracle to Escape Its Debt Burden. The city got a pandemic lifeline from the feds and did nothing to shore up its finances for the long term. – Judge Glock
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-will-need-a-miracle-to-escape-its-debt-burden-dd39353b
— Job seekers, frustrated with corporate hiring software, are using artificial intelligence to craft cover letters and résumés in seconds, and deploying new automated bots to robo-apply for hundreds of jobs in just a few clicks. In response, companies are deploying more bots of their own to sort through the oceans of applications. – Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: What did you stress that got you hired? GAO audits IRS. In my 1980 GAO Analyst application, I stressed a) that I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years as a Revenue Officer, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year, b) that much of what IRS Revenue Officers do and what GAO Analysts do is very similar, c) that I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) that I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, and e) that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. The Democrats who ran GAO ignored/dismissed/belittled/badmouthed the aforesaid by forcing me to suffer a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/ai-job-application-685f29f7
— What You Aren’t Hearing About Marijuana’s Health Effects. Bertha Madras, a leading expert on weed, outlines the science linking it to psychiatric disorders, permanent brain damage, and other serious harms. – Allysia Finley (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-you-arent-reading-about-marijuana-permanent-brain-damage-biden-schedule-iii-9660395e
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Young people who smoked marijuana in the 1960s were seen as part of the counterculture. Now the cannabis culture is mainstream. A 2022 survey sponsored by the National Institutes of Health found that 28.8% of Americans age 19 to 30 had used marijuana in the preceding 30 days—more than three times as many as smoked cigarettes. Among those 35 to 50, 17.3% had used weed in the previous month, versus 12.2% for cigarettes. While marijuana use remains a federal crime, 24 states have legalized it and another 14 permit it for medical purposes. Last week media outlets reported that the Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous Schedule III drug—on par with anabolic steroids and Tylenol with codeine—which would provide tax benefits and a financial boon to the pot industry. Bertha Madras thinks this would be a colossal mistake. Ms. Madras, 81, is a psychobiology professor at Harvard Medical School and one of the foremost experts on marijuana. “It’s a political decision, not a scientific one,” she says. “And it’s a tragic one.” In 2024, that is a countercultural view.)

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/05/10/trump-promises-rollback-on-trans-rights-heres-what-hes-said/

HOOVER INSTITUTE
— Does Merit Still Matter? – Peter M. Robinson (COMMENT: What do your critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that you owe your achievements in life to? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I owe my achievements in life to my benefitting from discrimination against those who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-married, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. In my defense, I have stressed a) that my parents never attended college, b) that my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, c) that he never earned more than $50.000/year in today’s dollars, d) that he almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, e) that he died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21, f) that my mother never attended high school, and g) that I had to work my way through college. I should write a book about mt critics/opponents. I would focus on those whose parents had lots of money, who bought them cars, who paid for their college expenses, and/or who got them jobs.)
https://www.hoover.org/research/does-merit-still-matter

May 10, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Unanswered questions concerning the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Who represents each of the 17 congressional districts on the committee and what is their contact information?
— Who has replaced me as the member who represents the 3rd Congressional District and what reasons have been given for my removal?
— At the IRP State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25, which committee members are going to vote on May 24 for the resolution that calls for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members?
— At the convention on May 24, which committee members are going to vote to strengthen or to weaken calls for promoting the following in the platform: personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws including adding E-Verity, discouragement of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, protection of Second Amendment rights, and equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving)?

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do political consultants in Illinois who want Republican candidates to lose advise Illinois Republican Party (IRP) leaders and their candidates to do? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The IRP platform in conservative. I am one of the extremely few Republican political consultants in Illinois. I have been a member of the American Association of Political Consultants since 2001. I served on the board of directors of its Midwest Chapter 2001-2004. I want Republican candidates to win. Political consultants in Illinois who want Republican candidates to lose do not advise the IRP leaders or their candidates to defend and advance the IRP platform. Instead, they advise the IRP leaders and their candidates to ignore the platform, to paint themselves as being Democrat Lite if not anti-conservative, and to give the voters what they want. According to them, Illinois voters want dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and race and gender based preference giving. Far too many IRP leaders and far too many of their candidates have taken that advice and are taking that advice. That is why Republican candidates are losing elections. That is why I am extremely concerned that efforts are under way under the table to move the new IRP platform to the left.

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Call for articles. Please email to me at diersen@aol.com links to articles in which Illinois Republican party leaders, elected officials, candidates, major donors, and activists promote the following planks in the Republican Party platform: personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws including adding E-Verity, discouragement of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, protection of Second Amendment rights, and equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving). – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— University of Chicago protesters call out campus police ‘shoving, hitting’ while encampment was cleared. In a press conference at the school Thursday morning, students criticized university president Paul Alivisatos and shared their experiences when police began emptying the encampment early Tuesday. – Mohammad Samra
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/05/09/university-of-chicago-pro-palestinian-protesters-campus-police-paul-alivisatos
— Secret Service building secret Democratic convention communications center in southern suburb. ‘The X is the event,’ Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told the Chicago Sun-Times about the location, which will be the central hub for about 60 agencies involved in designing and implementing convention security. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/09/secret-service-building-secure-democratic-convention-communications-center-southern-suburb-elections

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/10/migrant-mourns-death-of-child-one-of-the-many-unaccounted-for-in-chicago-without-money-youre-nobody/

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH THREE PHOTOS: Republican leaders slating legislative candidates despite new law banning it – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240509/illinois-state-politics/republican-leaders-slating-legislative-candidates-despite-new-law-banning-it/

ABC7
— VERY SAD: The Chevrolet Malibu, the brand’s last sedan, will end production. General Motors’ mainstream Chevrolet brand will sell only trucks, SUVs, and the Corvette in the United States. – Peter Valdes-Dapena
https://abc7chicago.com/post/production-of-chevrolet-malibu-to-end-general-motors-sedan-chevy/14788891/
— Chicago Mayor Johnson RTA board nominee coming under fire for lack of transit knowledge. – Sarah Schulte (COMMENT: What do you have knowledge of? I have knowledge of IRS. GAO audits IRS. The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 wasted my knowledge of IRS. I should write a book about my GAO coworkers who they assigned to audits of IRS instead of me. They knew little or nothing about IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980, I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt and I had earned an MBA from Loyola. The Democrats who ran IRS and GAO back then certainly did not want Republicans like me to work on audits of IRS. They succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-pick-to-serve-on-rta-board-rev-ira-acree-coming-under-fire-for-lack-of-transit-knowledge/14790975/

NBC5
— Man killed in STREET TAKEOVER was not part of event (COMMENT: Chicago today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORWD-gPuarQ

CBS2
— University of Chicago protesters call removal of pro-Palestinian encampment a “brutal police raid” – Todd Feurer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/university-of-chicago-protesters-encampment-removed-response/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRcT1GM0Uug
— Chicago Police officer shortage a concern with summer, DNC coming (COMMENT: Democrats run Chicago. The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shortage-chicago-police-officers-summer-dnc/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-police-officer-shortage-a-concern-with-summer-dnc-coming/
— Organizers hope Mexican Independence Day festival in Chicago’s Grant Park deters chaos – Charlie De Mar
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mexican-independence-day-festival-chicago-grant-park-deter-chaos/

FOX32
— Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding – Paris Schutz
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-teachers-skip-school-lobby-state-lawmakers-funding
— Protesters call out University of Chicago for tactics used to take down encampments
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protesters-call-out-university-of-chicago-for-tactics-used-to-take-down-encampments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaLNzQtNRuk
— Chicago police investigate vandalism of squad cars with reported feces
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1453853
— Highest-paying jobs right out of college revealed – Stephanie Weaver (COMMENT: I earned a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU when I was 21 years old in 1970. In 1971, my starting IRS salary was $54,728/year in today’s dollars.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/highest-paying-jobs-school-revealed
— VERY SAY: GM ends production of Chevrolet Malibu to make room for electric vehicles – Aislinn Murphy
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gm-ending-production-chevrolet-malibu

WGN RADIO
— Chicago is 4th ranked city for number of millionaires – Michael Piff
https://wgnradio.com/wintrust-business-lunch/wintrust-business-minute-chicago-is-4th-ranked-city-for-number-of-millionaires/
— Over 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck – Patrick Hennessey
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/ted-rossman-over-60-of-americans-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump – AP (COMMENT: Are/were you allied with Trump? Since 2015, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a Trump promoter. To punish me, they have taken many big adverse actions against me including a) removing me from the Illinois Republican Party Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) ending my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) ending my bid to be selected to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy, and d) gerrymandering my precinct.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/failure-to-oust-speaker-maga-mike-johnson-shows-strength-and-weakness-of-his-alliance-with/article_8411232d-7320-5425-b330-e5769ca6cca5.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump is limited in what he can say about his court case. His GOP allies are showing up to help – AP (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have always promoted those who could and should have come to my defense, but have not. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those a) who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, b) who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, and/or c) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Wheaton.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-is-limited-in-what-he-can-say-about-his-court-case-his-gop-allies-are-showing-up-to-help/

WAND TV
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/dems-face-uphill-battle-to-pass-legislation-to-protect-dreamers/article_67a46918-0d83-11ef-b0be-ab1444d5eb66.html

WYSO
— Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won’t have another. – Noam Levey (COMMENT: My wife and I got married in 1978. We gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. My wife has always had good paying jobs. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used the aforesaid against me. I should write a book about those who have used it against me the most. They hint/imply/argue/shout that if we had children, I would not have been able to a) pass the CPA examination on my first attempt, b) afford to suffer a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO, c) earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, d) pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, e) become a licensed CPA, f) have a home built in Wheaton, g) buy collector cars, h) earn four more professional licenses, i) etc.)
https://www.wyso.org/npr-news/2024-05-09/their-first-baby-came-with-medical-debt-these-illinois-parents-wont-have-another

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/09/chicago-pride-parade-announces-2024-grand-marshals-fortune-feimster-and-jax-smith/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/10/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-287/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/09/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-87/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Chicago Teachers Union demands estimated at $50 billion
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7376f9a8-0e4c-11ef-8d37-9f266fdaa465.html
— Race-based, higher ed funding formula advocates want state to cover student costs – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_104d8ee2-0e46-11ef-84a6-1bd8223d4e37.html

WIREPOINTS
— Negligence or something more? Gov. Pritzker’s $827 million in taxpayer subsidies for Rivian. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/negligence-or-something-more-gov-pritzkers-827-million-in-taxpayer-subsidies-for-rivian-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County Tax Bills Show Increase or Decrease for Each Tax District
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/09/mchenry-county-tax-bills-show-increase-or-decrease-for-each-tax-district/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION CUTTING CLASS TO LOBBY SPRINGFIELD LAWMAKERS – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-cutting-class-to-lobby-springfield-lawmakers/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illegal immigrants in Denver demand ‘culturally appropriate’ food, free lawyers at tent city (COMMENT: What have the illegals in your municipality demanded? What will they demand? How will your mayor respond?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/9/illegal-immigrants-denver-demand-culturally-approp/
— Student sues school district over suspension for saying ‘illegal aliens,’ switches to homeschooling – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/9/student-sues-school-district-over-suspension-for-s/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans move to expose Biden for flying in 400,000 ‘unvetted’ migrants – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/2992456/republicans-biden-flying-400000-migrants/
— Johnson’s speakership saved because top four candidates to replace him lack votes to win gavel – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/2998071/johnson-speakership-saved-top-four-candidates-replace-struggle-secure-gavel/
— Student suspended for saying ‘illegal aliens’ gets help from Trump after online threats – Asher Notheis (COMMENT: If I had been active in Republican politics, the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, IRS in 1971, or GAO in 1980.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/student-suspended-for-saying-illegal-aliens-gets-help-from-trump-after-online-threats/ar-BB1m7vYB

NEW YORK POST
— NYS Board of Regents joins the woke battle to force biological boys into girls’ sports – Post Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/05/10/opinion/state-board-of-regents-joins-woke-crackdown-on-trans-sports-dissent/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illegals in Denver issue the city a list of 13 ‘demands’ for services – Monica Showalter (COMMENT: What have the illegals in your municipality demanded? What will they demand? How will your mayor respond?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/illegals_in_denver_issue_the_city_a_list_of_13_demands_for_services.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘Completely fed up’: Biden not exactly welcomed to Chicago with open arms, protesters fill streets – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/09/completely-fed-up-biden-not-exactly-welcomed-to-chicago-with-open-arms-protesters-fill-streets-1458275/
— Republicans fight to stop Dems from using illegal aliens in ‘greatest election interference’ scheme in history – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/09/republicans-fight-to-stop-dems-from-using-illegal-aliens-in-greatest-election-interference-scheme-in-history-1458224/

BLAZE
— House passes bill to add citizenship question to census to stop illegal aliens from distorting congressional representation – CANDACE HATHAWAY
https://www.theblaze.com/news/house-passes-bill-to-add-citizenship-question-to-census-to-stop-illegal-aliens-from-distorting-congressional-representation

BREITBART
— Asheville, NC: Reparations Commission Recommends ‘No Strings Attached’ Monthly Cash Payments – HANNAH KNUDSEN
https://www.breitbart.com/social-justice/2024/05/09/asheville-reparations-commission-recommends-guaranteed-income-program/

CENTER SQUARE FLORIDA
— DeSantis to Jewish students: Come to college in Florida – Bethany Blankley (COMMENT: I should write a book about the success that my Democrat superiors in the federal government had turning my many Jewish superiors and supervisors against me. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_f5d48fb8-0e52-11ef-a157-13c9e62d8d41.html

COLLEGE FIX
— University math, chemistry, immunology job openings require scholars pledge loyalty to DEI – DANIEL NUCCIO (COMMENT: Democrats run the federal government. To get promoted, federal employees have to promote DEI. RINOs run Republican organizations in Illinois. To survive in those organizations, Precinct Committeemen have to promote DEI. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/university-math-chemistry-immunology-job-openings-require-scholars-pledge-loyalty-to-dei/

DAILY WIRE
— Teachers Put Through ‘Coaching’ Sessions On Gender And Sexuality At Woke Illinois Math Academy – Leif Le Mahieu (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats had so far making the students in your school district sexual active LGBTQers?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/teachers-put-through-coaching-sessions-on-gender-and-sexuality-at-woke-illinois-math-academy
— Biden Faces Dueling Calls From Democrats Over Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants, Border Security – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-faces-dueling-calls-from-democrats-over-amnesty-for-illegal-immigrants-border-security
— Trump Slams Biden For Threatening To Withhold Military Aid To Israel: ‘Taking The Side Of These Terrorists’ – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-slams-biden-for-threatening-to-withhold-military-aid-to-israel-taking-the-side-of-these-terrorists

EPOCH TIMES
— Illinois Governor Signs Controversial Election Bill That Would Help Democrats. ‘It really does make sure that we don’t have backroom deals to put people on the ballot,’ Illinois Governor Pritzker said. – Tom Ozimek
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/illinois-gop-accuses-democrats-of-election-interference-by-banning-candidate-slating-5646215
— Secret Service ‘Must Provide Protection’ to Trump If He’s Jailed – Jack Phillips
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/secret-service-must-provide-protection-to-trump-if-hes-jailed-spokesperson-5645322

FOX NEWS
— Denver migrants refuse to leave encampment, send mayor list of demands. The list includes demands for better food, access to immigration lawyers, and unlimited shower time. – Gabriel Hays (COMMENT: What have the illegals in your municipality demanded? What will they demand? How will your mayor respond?)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/denver-migrants-refuse-leave-encampment-send-denver-mayor-list-demands
— Taxpayer-funded ID program for illegal immigrants expected to begin this summer. The initial rollout will consist of 10,000 cards. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-eyes-summer-rollout-for-id-card-program-for-illegal-immigrants

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— Another blow to the middle class: Biden will add 100,000 ‘dreamers’ to Affordable Care Act – Pat Droney
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/another-blow-to-the-middle-class-biden-will-add-100000-dreamers-to-affordable-care-act

MRC TV
— Taxpayers Fund $150 Billion of Perks Annually for Illegal Aliens, Including Biden’s ‘Parolees’ – CRAIG BANNISTER (COMMENT: How many millions of Biden’s many millions of illegals are going to vote for Biden?)
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/taxpayers-fund-150-billion-perks-annually-illegal-aliens-including-bidens
— Illegals Set Up ‘Protest’ Camp In Denver, Demanding ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Food, Free Healthcare, & Lawyers – BRITTANY M. HUGHES
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/brittany-m-hughes/illegals-set-protest-camp-denver-demanding-culturally-appropriate-food-free
— IBM Subsidiary Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over DEI – EVAN POELLINGER
https://mrctv.org/blog/evan-poellinger/ibm-subsidiary-faces-discrimination-lawsuit-over-dei

NATIONAL REVIEW
— San Francisco Mayor Appoints Drag Queen to Head Office of Transgender Initiatives – ABIGAIL ANTHONY
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-mayor-appoints-drag-queen-to-head-office-of-transgender-initiatives/

NEW AMERICAN
— GOP Bills Would Require ID to Vote in Fed Elections, Stop Counting Illegals in Census – R. Cort Kirkwood (COMMENT: Yes, but illegals use false identifications.)
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/gop-bills-would-require-id-to-vote-in-fed-elections-stop-counting-illegals-in-census/

NEWSMAX
— Companies Look to Rebrand ‘DEI’ Without Ditching Controversial Practice. Republican Virginia State Delegate Wren Williams, a small business owner, has warned against kneeling to “woke” demands, stating companies that have capitulated to progressives’ demands have learned that if you “go woke,” you “go broke.” – Marisa Herman
https://www.newsmax.com/platinum/dei-esg-woke/2024/05/09/id/1164061/

POST MILLENNIAL
— IBM faces discrimination suit after OMG revealed anti-white male hiring practices. Wood claims that Red Hat used illegal anti-white and anti-male hiring practices to make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) quotas. – Katie Daviscourt

https://thepostmillennial.com/ibm-faces-discrimination-suit-after-omg-revealed-anti-white-male-hiring-practices

TOWNHALL
— Entitled Illegal Immigrants Send Mayor Long List of Demands: ‘Unlimited Showers, Fresh Food’ – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/09/immigrants-refuse-to-leave-encampment-send-mayor-list-of-demands-n2638835

ZERO HEDGE
— Denver Illegals Make Demands, Include ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Food, Lawyers, Unlimited Showers And Warnings Before Evictions – TYLER DURDEN (COMMENT: How many millions of Biden’s many millions of illegals are going to vote for him?)
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/denver-illegals-make-demands-include-culturally-appropriate-food-lawyers-unlimited

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— What percent of the money given to the following is from donors who reject many, most, if not virtually all of the planks in the Republican Party platform: a) Illinois Republican Party, b) your Republican county party organization, and c) your Republican township/ward party organization?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/opinion/republicans-protest-israel.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters us Stormy Daniels to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/opinion/donald-trump-stormy-daniels.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Four Of Trump’s Children Will Be GOP Convention Delegates
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/barron-trump-florida-delegate-gop-convention/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/citizenship-question-census-stephen-miller/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/republican-bogus-claims-vote-fraud/
— Democrats have always blamed antisemitism on Republicans. My Democrat superiors in the federal government did that big time. I should write a book about them and their success.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/09/antisemitism-schools-congressional-hearing/
— I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted the most that I am an extremist. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. Better yet, I should sue them.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/hannity-rfk-extremeism-republicans/

BALTIMORE SUN
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/10/shield-youth-from-williams/

REUTERS
— Trump vows to target EVs, LNG exports in meeting with oil CEOs
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-vows-target-electric-vehicles-meeting-with-oil-ceos-report-2024-05-09/

NEWSWEEK
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-democrats-give-illegals-political-representation-1898946

MSN
— Democrats push Biden on amnesty for illegals before possible Trump victory (COMMENT: How many millions of Biden’s many millions of illegals are going to vote for Biden?)
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/politics/dems-push-biden-on-amnesty-for-illegals-before-possible-trump-victory/ar-BB1m6Wri
— Democrats and RINOs use DEI to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/former-dei-trainer-sounds-alarm-on-useless-trainings-detrimental-to-minorities/ar-AA1fWPb5

WALL STREET JOUIRNAL
— Trump and the Lawfare Implosion of 2024. Will his prosecution end up putting him back in the White House? – Kimberley A. Strassel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lawfare-implosion-of-2024-donald-trump-indictments-election-87e99955
— Democrats crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/methodists-keep-up-with-the-times-general-conference-2024-gay-marriage-4d01492e
— What percent of Haley voters are going to vote for Biden?
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/nikki-haley-is-huddling-with-donors-and-wont-endorse-donald-trump-yet-052d3d0f
— FRONT PAGE: Hospitals Are Refusing to Do Surgeries Unless You Pay in Full First – Melanie Evans (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that I have always had health insurance. The federal government pays 72% of health insurance for its employees, retirees, and their spouses.
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/hospitals-pay-before-treatment-patients-c477e2d6

FORTUNE
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to destroy Republicans.
https://fortune.com/2024/05/10/bill-ackman-dei-attack-milken-session/

FAST COMPANY
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to destroy Republicans.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91122169/what-we-lose-when-we-cut-d-and-e-from-dei

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— How CPA Firms Can Prepare for Illinois’ Pay Transparency Law. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, employers in Illinois will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings. Here’s what CPA firms and other organizations can do now to prepare. – Helena Almeida (COMMENT: GAO audits IRS. The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980 required me to suffer a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, or veteran. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year.)
https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/digital-exclusive—2024/how-cpa-firms-can-prepare-for-illinois-pay-transparency-law

May 9, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
I should write a book about the many big things that I have done since 2000 -m Milton Township and DuPage County to promote direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members and the many big adverse actions that past and present IRP chairmen and SCC members, DuPage County Republican Central Committee leaders, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders have taken against me because of that including removing me from the 2024 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. I would focus on the aforesaid who fail/refuse to defend/advance the most planks in the Republican Party platform. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can/will defend/advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

DOUG’S NEWSLETTER
— It’s Doers vs. Do-Nothings on the question of restoring direct elections for the Illinois GOP
https://dougelstonibendahl.substack.com/p/its-doers-vs-do-nothings-on-the-question
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The SUPPORT camp is standing up for Republican voters and historic change. They are demanding that our vote be restored – a vote which never should have been stolen from Republican voters in the first place. And then there is the OPPOSE list. Empowering Republican voters is about the last thing the persons on that list have in mind. The idea of their Republican constituents getting energized and taking an active interest in how the sausage is really being made in our state party apparently terrifies them. No doubt for good reason. That is why the Illinois GOP’s state central committee has been holding their meetings basically in secret ever since a couple hundred angry peasants showed up to the state central committee meeting that was held shortly after the Illinois GOP’s disastrous election of November 2022 and rightly demanded resignations of top state party officials. To say our state party is grossly out of touch with the Republican voters it has a duty to serve would be a colossal understatement. When deadwood bosses aren’t disrespecting Republican voters and meeting in secret, they are actively and openly INVITING Democrats into our party (just check out the OPPOSE list). Republican primary voters need a broom to sweep out the deadwood. That broom is our vote. We need a vote again for the top officials of the Illinois Republican Party, the state central committee. . .The good news is we can give all Republican primary voters back their vote at the upcoming state convention on May 24 & 25 in downstate Collinsville. We can make the GOP relevant again in Illinois. That would be an historic event – but far from a radical one. We would simply be giving Republicans back their vote which never should have been stolen from them in the first place. If you haven’t already signed-on, we invite you to join the growing list of good people who are standing up for their fellow Republicans and their right to vote. Alternatively, if you think the only problem with the Illinois Republican Party is that Republicans are voting too much, we’re happy to add your name on the other list.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Chicago protests block downtown streets with President Biden in city for fundraiser – Sarah Schulte and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-joe-biden-in-chicago-2024-campaign-after-speaking-on-new-microsoft-artificial-intelligence-hub-wisconsin/14783936/
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14785742/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqHuVolIPj8
— Demonstrators allege ‘excessive force’ used to clear encampments – Chuck Goudie
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-law-enforcement-on-alert-for-college-protests-demonstrators-allege-excessive-force-used-to-clear-encampments-records-show/14785795/
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14785857/

NBC5
— Traffic disrupted as protests held in Loop during President Biden’s Chicago visit for fundraiser. – Natalie Martinez
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/traffic-disrupted-protests-loop-during-president-bidens-chicago-visit-fundraiser/3432547/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/president-biden-makes-chicago-stop-with-protests-and-travel-impacts-expected/3432263/
— As New York implements congestion pricing, could Chicago ever see something similar? – Charlie Wojciechowski (COMMENT: Have you worked in downtown Chicago? I did in 1971 and then 1973-1997. What did you do to avoid congestion? I took the CTA and RTA in 1971. I bought a downtown condo and walked to work 1974-1978. I took the RTA 1978-1997.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-york-downtown-congestion-pricing-chicago/3432431/

WGN9
— Biden greeted by protestors in Chicago after Racine County visit
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/ap-biden-heads-to-wisconsin-to-laud-a-new-microsoft-facility-meet-voters-and-troll-trump/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUUmNuX-E-c

FOX32
— Biden’s visit to Chicago draws protesters
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1453235

WGN RADIO
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-is-recreational-marijuana-priced-fairly/#/questions

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lake County GOP chair angered by new ballot-access law; ‘We will challenge it in court’ – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/lake-county-gop-chair-angered-by-new-ballot-access-law-we-will-challenge-it-in-court/
— The Chicago Tribune ever-increasingly promotes Biden and demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/in-chicago-president-joe-biden-reminds-voters-of-the-chaos-under-donald-trump/
— Gun arrest No. 18 since August made at Naperville Topgolf parking lot – TESS KENNY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/naperville-topgolf-police-gun-firearm-arrest/
— Mayor Brandon Johnson talks school funding, Bears stadium and ‘less high-profile budget needs’ during Springfield visit – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/mayor-brandon-johnson-talks-school-funding-bears-stadium-and-less-high-profile-budget-needs-during-springfield-visit/
–Illinois commission’s new recommendations on university funding don’t address racial inequities – Paul Vallas (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, anticipate/expect ever-increasing race and gender based budgeting.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/09/opinion-illinois-public-university-funding-equity/
— New vision for Evanston is focused on ‘yes in my backyard’ rules – Daniel Biss
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/opinion-evanston-new-development-rules/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden headlines Chicago fundraiser, bringing in more than $2 million for reelection campaign. Biden, stopping in Chicago after a campaign tour of swing-state Wisconsin, is mining the deep pockets of Democratic megadonors in Illinois. – Kade Heather, Isabel Funk and Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/05/08/biden-fundraiser-chicago-loop-palmer-house-israel-palestinian-protests-2024-presidential-race
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Haley. I should write a book about those who my critics/opponents promote.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/08/donald-trump-nikki-haley-problem-2024-presidential-election-gop-s-e-cupp

JOURNAL COURIER
— Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention – AP (COMMENT: My father died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. He fought brittle type 1 diabetes from childhood. He was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He never attended college. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant on the east side of Chicago Heights. He never earned more the $50,000/year in today’s dollars. He almost always worked second jobs to help pay the family’s bills.)
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/politics/article/barron-trump-18-to-make-political-debut-as-19447736.php

STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Blagojevich backs Trump during Mar-a-Lago visit – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/09/former-illinois-governor-rod-blagojevich-endorses-donald-trump/73605222007/
— Fixing ‘broken’ system, advocates stand behind cashless bail in Illinois.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/06/fixing-broken-system-advocates-stand-behind-cashless-bail-in-illinois/73473044007/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats crow about their success in promoting abortion and race and gender based preference giving.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/these-are-the-top-issues-americans-would-risk-arrest-to-protest-poll/

WGLT
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wglt.org/2024-05-09/medical-residents-are-starting-to-avoid-states-with-abortion-bans-data-shows

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/09/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-286/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/08/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-86/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Kolber seeking Illinois Republican Party National Committeeman seat (COMMENT: While I was the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, I conducted a candidate forum for that seat.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/658419645-kolber-seeking-rnc-committeeman-seat-important-green-shoots-are-growing-in-illinois

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Decriminalizing prostitution in Illinois proposed; lawmaker shocked at idea – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3b588fde-0d78-11ef-b91e-0b4e27f26a73.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— LAWMAKERS TAKE ALL 3 ADVISORY QUESTION SPOTS ON NOVEMBER BALLOT – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/lawmakers-take-all-3-advisory-question-spots-on-november-ballot/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Biden Gives Dangerous Illegal Immigrants on Terror Watch List a Free Pass During Chicago Fundraiser, Says Trump is the Real Threat to U.S.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/biden-gives-dangerous-illegal-immigrants-on-terror-watch-list-a-free-pass-during-chicago-fundraiser-says-trump-is-the-real-threat-to-u-s.html
— Once Upon a Time, There Were Liberals in America – John F. Di Leo
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/opinion-once-upon-a-time-there-were-liberals-in-america.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Speaker Johnson champions bill preventing illegal immigrants from casting votes – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/8/mike-johnson-champions-bill-preventing-illegal-imm/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Speaker Johnson unveils election bill to ban noncitizens from voting – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/2995998/johnson-unveils-election-bill-noncitizens-voting/
— Mother of student suspended for saying ‘illegal alien’ had ‘no other choice’ but to sue school board. – Asher Notheis (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Democrats and RINOs immediately will get rid of you if you say “illegal alien.”)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2996847/mother-student-suspended-saying-illegal-alien-sue-school-board/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Cruelty of Woke Compassion – Doug MacGregor
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/05/the_cruelty_of_woke_compassion.html

BREITBART
— Denver Democrats Push Migrants to Private Homes – WARNER TODD HUSTON (COMMENT: Denver today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/08/denver-democrats-push-migrants-private-homes/

DAILY SIGNAL
— House Passes Bill to Restore Citizenship Question to Census – Rob Bluey
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/08/house-passes-bill-to-restore-citizenship-question-to-census/

DAILY WIRE
— White Men Deserve Gratitude, Not Demonization. Their goal is to erase white men from the workforce, as punishment for doing everything so well, for so long. – Matt Walsh (COMMENT: To get more votes from minorities and from females, Democrat and RINO candidates ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Whites and against males.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/white-men-deserve-gratitude-not-demonization

EPOCH TIMES
— What’s Behind America’s Doctor Crisis? – Autumn Spredemann (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, emergency rooms are filled with illegals. Ever-increasingly, everyone in healthcare will be more and more and more of the following: minority, female, younger, unmarried, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, etc.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/whats-behind-americas-doctor-crisis-5640380
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Securing an appointment to see a doctor in the United States is exacerbated by soaring health care demand and fewer doctors. Many specializations are increasingly affected by this trend, but primary care and emergency medicine are among the hardest hit. The average wait time to see a doctor has increased since 2017 and continued to rise after the demand spike brought on by COVID-19. A survey conducted by AMN Healthcare in 2022 of 15 large metro markets revealed the average time to see a physician was 26 days—an 8 percent increase from 2017 and a 24 percent spike since 2004.
Staff constraints are also felt in hospital emergency departments. Nearly 140 million Americans visited a hospital emergency department in 2021, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 13 percent resulted in hospital admission; while thousands waited hours to see a health care provider. Consequently, many patients leave before being seen by a doctor.)

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Democrats Change Rules To Cement Incumbent Power In Actual Attack On Democracy – M.D. KITTLE
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/08/illinois-democrats-change-rules-to-cement-incumbent-power-in-actual-attack-on-democracy/

FOX NEWS
— GOP bill adding citizenship question to 2030 census passes House without a single Democrat. – Elizabeth Elkind
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-bill-adding-citizenship-question-2030-census-passes-house-single-democrat
— Cartels lure American teens to smuggle illegals: ‘No idea what they’re getting into’ – and ‘no way out’ Mexican cartels use social media to recruit American teens with hope of ‘quick money,’ ‘promise of adventure,’ experts say. – Christina Coulter
https://www.foxnews.com/us/cartels-lure-american-teens-to-smuggle-illegals-no-idea-what-theyre-getting-into-and-no-way-out

HOT AIR
— Illegal Migrants Send List of ‘Demands’ to Denver Mayor (COMMENT: When illegals hit your mayor with demands, how will he/she respond?)
https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2024/05/08/illegal-migrants-send-list-of-demands-to-denver-mayor-n3787995

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Biden Commits To Saving Hamas, Will Cut Off Offensive Weapons To Israel If It Enters Rafah – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/05/biden-commits-to-saving-hamas-will-cut-off-offensive-weapons-to-israel-if-it-enters-rafah/

NEW AMERICAN
— Trump Will Use Military, Local Cops, Alien Enemies Act to Deport 20M Illegals – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/trump-will-use-military-local-cops-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-20m-illegals/

PJ MEDIA
— Chicago Mayor’s Attempt to Hide Illegal Aliens Before the DNC Convention Didn’t Go Well – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2024/05/08/chicago-mayor-attempt-to-hide-illegal-aliens-during-the-convention-didnt-go-well-n4928869

— New Jersey Taxpayers Spend $7 Billion Yearly on Illegals – CATHERINE SALGADO (COMMENT: How many billions are Illinois taxpayers spending on illegals each year?)
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/08/new-jersey-taxpayers-spend-7b-yearly-on-illegals-n4928880
— Ignore the Shocking Number of Rapes Committed by ‘Newcomers’ or You’ll Be Punished, You Bigot – KEVIN DOWNEY JR. (COMMENT: I should write a book about my nasty/vicious critics/opponents in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County who continue to demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a newcomer. They stress that I have lived in Wheaton only since 1978 and that unlike them, I have never attended any schools or churches in Wheaton.)
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/08/ignore-the-shocking-number-of-rapes-committed-by-newcomers-you-bigot-n4928862

ZERO HEDGE
— Denver Sets Up ‘Host Migrants In Your Home’ Hotline – TYLER DURDEN (COMMENT: Denver today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/denver-sets-host-migrants-your-home-hotline

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— Illinois Democrats’ law changing the choosing of legislative candidates faces GOP opposition. Illinois Democrats have changed the way candidates for the General Assembly get on the ballot. – JOHN O’CONNOR
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/illinois-democrats-law-changing-choosing-legislative-candidates-faces-110043961

THE HILL
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will send many millions of their many millions of illegals to battleground/swing states and have them use their false identifications to register to vote and to vote for Biden.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4652682-joe-biden-donald-trump-election-results-cnn/

NEW YORK TIMES
— To get more votes from those who are the following, Biden will ever-increasingly promise to get the federal government to give them more and more and more preference: Democrat, minority, female, younger, unmarried, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, nom-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, illegals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/opinion/biden-young-voters-gaza.html
— Know Thine Enemy – Noam Cohen (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/weekinreview/23alinsky.html

MSN
— Can you be fired for your political opinions? – Quentin Fottrell (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me into early retirement when I was 49 in 1997 because I opposed their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/can-i-be-fired-for-my-political-opinions-yes-%E2%80%94-so-choose-your-words-about-israel-palestine-trump-and-biden-very-carefully/ar-AA1iOSmu
— Geraldo Rivera salutes affirmative action in final Fox News appearance – Dominick Mastrangelo (COMMENT: All my coworkers in the federal government who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats a) who were minority, female, younger than me, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time and/or b) had less work experience than I had, less education, fewer or no professional certifications, and/or no professional license like the one I had.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/geraldo-rivera-salutes-affirmative-action-in-final-fox-news-appearance/ar-AA1dgZol

NEW YORK SUN
— On the Border Crisis Over Illegal Aliens, ‘I Like Ike’ Biden’s done nothing. Compare him to Eisenhower, who sent a million illegals back to Mexico and got re-elected in a landslide. – LAWRENCE KUDLOW
https://www.nysun.com/article/on-the-border-crisis-over-illegal-aliens-i-like-ike

NEWSWEEK
— Ever-increasingly, everyone in healthcare will be more and more and more of the following: minority, female, younger, unmarried, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, etc.
https://www.newsweek.com/dei-still-critically-important-healthcare-despite-backlash-1898071
— Denver Migrants’ Free Rent Program Gets a Boost – Nick Mordowanec (COMMENT: Denver today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.newsweek.com/migrants-rent-program-immigration-denver-1898496

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats Brace for Gaza War Protests at Convention in Chicago. Officials are planning for potential disruptions inside and outside convention venue; organizers say fundraising has been strong. – Ken Thomas and John McCormick
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-brace-for-gaza-war-protests-at-convention-in-chicago-fb155df7
— Conservative Judges Plan to Blackball Columbia University Graduates. More than a dozen Trump appointees sign letter critical of school’s response to student protests, academic-integrity issues. – Jess Bravin and Melissa Korn (COMMENT: My critics/opponents blackball those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money.)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/conservative-judges-plan-to-blackball-columbia-university-graduates-2e99c279
— FRONT PAGE: Employers want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/west-virginia-workers-migrants-jobs-0be74c9f
— The EV Red Ink Keeps Coming. As companies lose money, Biden keeps rolling out the subsidies. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/electric-vehicle-manufacturer-losses-lucid-subsidies-1102e2de

POLITICO
— Democrats crow about their success in using lawsuits to harass Trump.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/05/09/trump-trial-stormy-daniels-testimony-00156845

May 8, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— There are 17 members of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, one from each congressional district. I was a member of that committee representing the 3rd Congressional District, but before the committee’s first meeting, a pretext was used to remove me. I was never given the names of the other committee members. Who have I been replaced with? Who are the 17 members of the committee? How can Republicans in each of the 17 districts contact them? At the May 24-25 IRP State Convention in Collinsville, which members of committee are going to vote for the resolution that calls for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members? Which members of the committee are going to vote for adding E-Verify to the immigration plank in the IRP platform? Which committee members are going to vote to strengthen the individual planks in the platform or weaken them? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who are the candidates for Illinois Republican Party National Committeeman and National Committeewoman? The deadline for applying was Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I am considering issuing cease and desist letters to those involved in removed me from the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee for what they have said and written to “justify” their removing me. Further, I am considering suing them for defamation. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If your representative on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee asked you for your input like I asked each of those who cast a Republican primary ballot in my precinct, what input would you provide? If/when I am provided with the name and contact information of my representative on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, I would urge him/her to promote the following in the platform:

— Personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discouragement of vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— MAY 20, 2016 FLASHBACK: Illinois Republicans divided on same-sex marriage, abortion at party convention – RICK PEARSON (COMMENT: Needless-to-say, I will sue anyone who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I provided Pearson with any information let alone “inside” information for this article.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2016/05/20/illinois-republicans-divided-on-same-sex-marriage-abortion-at-party-convention/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tensions were on display between social moderates and conservatives Friday as the state GOP convention opened and Republicans sought to assemble a new platform. Along a hallway at the Peoria Civic Center, a vendor sold hats, shirts, buttons and signs featuring the phrase “Make America Great Again,” along with images of the Republican Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, real estate baron and former reality TV star Donald Trump. Inside a cramped meeting hall, however, tensions were on display between social moderates and conservatives over same-sex marriage and abortion as they sought to put together a new platform.)
— Proposal aimed at quieting anti-abortion protests outside Chicago clinic moves forward in City Council – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/noise-abortion-protests-chicago-clinic/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Democrat and RINO Naperville leaders promote DEI. To promote DEI is to promote discrimination again Republicans who are heterosexual, White, male, older, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or who have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/naperville-diversity-equity-inclusion-city-training-request/
— University of Chicago protest encampment cleared by police
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/photos-university-of-chicago-protest-encampment-cleared-by-police/
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/column-dei-programs-change-page/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: CTU’s credibility questioned in Springfield as their biggest ally, Mayor Brandon Johnson, heads to state Capitol – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/ctus-credibility-questioned-in-springfield-as-their-biggest-ally-mayor-brandon-johnson-heads-to-capitol/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/u-of-c-police-clear-protest-encampment-early-tuesday-days-after-president-announces-intention-to-intervene/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— MAY 21, 2016 FLASHBACK: Illinois Republican Party takes stance on marriage – Chris Kaergard (COMMENT: Needless-to-say, I will sue anyone who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I provided Kaergard with any information let alone “inside” information for this article.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2016/05/21/illinois-republican-party-takes-stance/29174372007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: PEORIA — Illinois Republicans will remain the party of “marriage between one man and one woman.” Meeting in Peoria, delegates to the state GOP convention voted overwhelmingly to retain a plank in their platform of guiding principles calling for that stance instead of a proposed change that touted the benefits of the traditional, nuclear family and First Amendment religious freedoms while declaring that diverse opinions were welcomed and “that non-traditional families are worthy of the same respect and legal protections as traditional families.” Though that proposed language change cleared the party’s platform committee 11-7 after a lengthy meeting Friday, opponents successfully sought a floor debate and vote on an issue by the full contingent of delegates at what was billed as the highest-attendance GOP convention in state history with 968 credentialed attendees. Supporters of the traditional-marriage status quo position argued their position represented a consensus of the party at its last convention in 2012, but also insisted that enshrining that position was critical to the party’s success at the ballot box. “Our platform distinguishes ourselves from the Democrats,” state Rep. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said in arguing that downstate members of the GOP needed such language to compete against the conservative Democrats they often face in elections. “We have to hold those seats and we have to pick up seats.” State Rep. Peter Breen, R-Lombard, also told the audience that there was little support among rank-and-file Republicans for adjusting the language in the platform. “There’s no groundswell out there amongst Republicans to change the definition of marriage,” he said. “It’s a core Republican principle across the country.” Party chairman Tim Schneider had to twice call for calm and a respectful exchange of ideas as proponents of newer language were interrupted by jeers, boos and shouts of, “Go home!” however. But Ryan Higgins, the state’s central committeeman from the suburban 8th Congressional District, said that rejecting the proposed newer language also gutted the most requested addition to the platform, which would have emphasized the need for protections for religious liberty, and said that the recommended alterations were being misinterpreted. Elisha French of Galesburg agreed, noting that the issues in the debate over marriage have changed since 2012. He told the convention that, “The (battle) line has been moved while we have been talking.” Demetra DeMonte, the longtime Tazewell County GOP volunteer who was re-elected as one of two Illinois representatives to the Republican National Committee, applauded the final result. “I was very happy to vote for the amendment,” she said. “I thought it was necessary, and I’m pleased that it won overwhelming and is now part of our party platform.” The process the proposals for a marriage plank went through satisfied Mike Bigger, the Stark County resident who chaired the platform committee and serves as the state party’s secretary. “I thought (with) an issue that was that divisive, it was critical that it come to the floor and let the delegates actually vote,” he said. “I’ve never at a convention before seen that happen. The majority spoke and it was clear and resounding. We passed the right platform — the platform the party wanted — and I’m totally happy with it.” Schneider and a host of others throughout the afternoon in the Peoria Civic Center ballroom urged the crowd to unify behind GOP candidates in the fall — regardless of any intra-party disagreements — for the betterment of the party. “United, the possible is possible. Divided, the possible is impossible,” Schneider said. Other speakers during the convention’s general assembly portion for all delegates included Gov. Bruce Rauner, state Comptroller Leslie Munger and U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, though all stuck to familiar themes they’ve invoked at other public appearances, often word for word. Many early speakers avoided referencing GOP presidential nominee-in-waiting Donald Trump by name, until DeMonte predicted his victory in the fall and drew cheers, chants and waving signs from some members of the crowd.)
— Teacher salaries in Illinois among best in the nation – Hope Gadson
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/education/2024/05/07/illinois-teacher-salaries-among-best-in-nation-according-to-new-report/73557067007/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden, Harris step up drive to win battleground Wisconsin while taking sidetrips to fundraise in Illinois. President Joe Biden hits Chicago Wednesday for a fundraiser after a stop in Racine, where his visit will spotlight one of President Donald Trump’s economic flops, the failed Foxconn plant, which never employed the promised 13,000 workers. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/07/biden-harris-step-up-drive-to-win-battleground-wisconsin-while-taking-sidetrips-to-fundraise-in-illinois
— University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment cleared by police. Around daybreak Tuesday, campus officers surrounded the university’s main quadrangle and kept students from entering, according to reports from the scene. – Mary Norkol
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/pro-palestinian-encampment-university-of-chicago-tear-down
— Chicago police actions at pro-Palestinian protest near Art Institute under investigation. The People’s Art Institute accused law enforcement of yanking people’s hair, strangling and hitting people with batons and metal fences at the Saturday protest. – Violet Miller and Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/copa-cpd-excessive-force-complaint-pro-palestine-demonstration-art-institute
— Democrat leaders crow about their success in destroying the Boy Scouts.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-changing-name-to-scouting-america-more-inclusive

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats ramrod questionable election bill in midst of ongoing campaign – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240508/editorials/daily-herald-opinion-democrats-ramrod-questionable-election-bill-in-midst-of-ongoing-campaign/
— Carol Stream ordinance prohibits synthetic marijuana – Dave Oberhelman
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240507/news/carol-stream-ordinance-prohibits-synthetic-marijuana/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Legalizing video gambling in Chicago could come with a major hitch – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/legalizing-video-gaming-chicago-could-upend-ballys-casino-contract

ABC7
— Police clear University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment. Mayor’s office said Chicago police declined to participate in pre-dawn effort; Supt. Snelling says CPD was on standby. – Stephanie Wade, Jessica D’Onofrio, and Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/university-of-chicago-police-begin-clearing-pro-palestinian-protest-encampment-on-campus/14777881/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE8-LaWr4So

CBS2
— Some activists angry after University of Chicago police clear encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBA25o1-J6E
— Police dismantle protest encampment at University of Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc_X_5rQPek

WGN9
— University of Chicago police clear out encampments protesting war on Gaza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INZ1v6o7D8

FOX32
— University of Chicago encampment removed over mounting safety concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwOk0veR_i0

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/town-hall-how-high-are-cannabis-experts-on-planned-reclassification/article_1923f8c2-21b2-58c2-9e3c-023d9dd1d2e6.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progress – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-semi-automatic-gun-ban-nixed-in-colorados-democratic-controlled-statehouse-after-historic-progress/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success making young people sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/62-percent-of-young-adults-wouldnt-live-in-state-with-abortion-ban-survey/
— Haley nabs 128,000 votes in Indiana GOP primary months after ending campaign – Tara Suter
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/haley-nabs-128000-votes-in-indiana-gop-primary-months-after-ending-campaign/

FOX ILLINOIS
— IRS commissioner warns of worse customer service, lower tax collection if budget is cut – AUSTIN DENEAN (COMMENT: When I was 25 years old in 1974, because of my performance on a major IRS customer service developmental assignment, an IRS manager promoted me to GS-12, currently $97,079/year. But my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of him to get rid of me. He had promoted me in 1973 and 1972. To justify their not promoting me to GS-13, they ignored/dismissed/belittled my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, my taking graduate evening accounting courses at DePaul, and my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. They disallowed my education deductions in 1978. Consequently, I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980. They must have played a big role in GAO’s forcing me to take a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. GAO audits IRS. Democrats do not want Republicans to audit IRS and especially Republicans like me who are conservative, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. They especially do not want Republicans to audit IRS who complained like I did about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. My Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS except 1986-1988 and they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997.)
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/irs-commissioner-warns-of-worse-customer-service-lower-tax-collection-if-budget-is-cut-daniel-werfel-treasury-department-inflation-reduction-act-tax-gap-audits
— GOP lawmakers slam Boy Scouts’ gender-neutral name change: ‘Wokeness destroys everything’ – RAY LEWIS
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/gop-lawmakers-slam-boy-scouts-of-americas-name-change-wokeness-destroys-everything-dei-republican-congressmembers-criticized-the-boy-scouts-of-america-ted-cruz-andrew-clyde

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Johnson calls on Springfield – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/08/johnson-calls-on-springfield-00156766

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/08/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-285/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-85/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b90b1cde-0cb6-11ef-b2f4-df3b8ceca8a9.amp.html
— Pritzker dismisses reports his family is funding pro-Palestine groups. – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0ef726d6-0cb9-11ef-a303-a33834cf9ea2.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs – PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: While I was a junior and senior in high school and the summer in between, my after-school program was washing dishes for the minimum wage.)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/thousands-of-youths-at-risk-of-losing-access-to-after-school-programs

WIREPOINTS
— Gov. Pritzker’s ‘ethics reform’ eliminates competitive elections and choice for voters
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzkers-ethics-reforms-eliminates-competitive-elections-and-choice-for-voters-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/
— Chicago Teachers Union contract demands are totally divorced from reality – Nick Binotti and Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-teachers-union-contract-demands-totally-divorced-from-reality-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Blago Rat Is Back
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/07/the-blago-rat-is-back/
— County’s Assessed Valuation Finally Tops That of the Beginning of the Great Recession, School Tax Bills Up 40%
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/07/countys-assessed-valuation-finally-tops-that-of-the-beginning-of-the-great-recession-school-tax-bills-up-40/
— McHenry County Taxes – Cardiac Arrest Time
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/08/mchenry-county-taxes-cardiac-arrest-time/
— Keicher Expresses Concern Over (Third) RTA Reorganization Plan
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/08/keicher-expresses-concern-over-third-rta-reorganization-plan/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Stormy Daniels takes stand, dishes tawdry testimony in Trump trial. Defense loses bid for mistrial over her level of detail. – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/7/stormy-daniels-takes-stand-dishes-juicy-testimony-/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A wake-up call for American Jews and moderate Democrats – Lewis Dovland
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_wake_up_call_for_american_jews_and_moderate_democrats.html

BLAZE
— Red-state governor talks tough on immigration, saves cheap labor – DANIEL HOROWITZ (COMMENT: I was cheap labor. I a) did yard work 1962-1964, b) delivered newspapers 1962-1966, c) washed dishes 1964-1966, d) cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966, e) delivered mail 1966-1969, f) worked on an automobile assembly line in 1970, and g) pumped gasoline 1971-1972.)
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/red-state-governor-talks-tough-on-immigration-saves-cheap-labor

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Calls Illegal Aliens ‘Model Citizens’ While Promoting Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/07/joe-biden-calls-illegal-aliens-model-citizens-while-promoting-amnesty/
— Almost 1-in-10 New Jersey Residents Are Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/07/blue-state-outlook-almost-1-in-10-new-jersey-residents-are-illegal-aliens/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Under 1% of Catholics agree with denomination’s teaching on sanctity of life issues – Ryan Foley
https://www.christianpost.com/news/under-1-of-catholics-agree-with-sanctity-of-life-teachings-data.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Pro-LGBT Vatican ambassador to keynote Catholic college in northwest Indiana graduation – MATT LAMB
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-lgbt-vatican-ambassador-to-keynote-catholic-college-graduation/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— College Takeovers Are CRT in Action – Victor Joecks
https://www.creators.com/read/victor-joecks/05/24/college-takeovers-are-crt-in-action

DAILY CALLER
— Parents Sue School Board After School Suspends Student For Saying ‘Illegal Aliens’
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/07/davidson-county-board-education-lawsuit-suspension-christian-mcghee-illegal-aliens-liberty-justice-center/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘A 1968 Kind of Welcome’: Appeasing Pro-Hamas Chicago Protesters Spells Trouble for Democrats’ Convention – Tony Kinnett
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/07/a-1968-kind-of-welcome-appeasing-pro-hamas-chicago-protesters-spells-trouble-for-democrats-convention/

DAILY WIRE
— Anti-Israel Protesters Burn American Flag, Vandalize WWI Memorial – Zach Jewell (COMMEMT: My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/anti-israel-protesters-burn-american-flag-vandalize-wwi-memorial

FEDERALIST
— To Appease Protestors, Universities Promise to Violate Civil Rights Laws – GianCarlo Canaparo
https://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/to-appease-protestors-universities-promise-to-violate-civil-rights-laws
— The Democrat Party’s Antisemitism Went Mainstream With Barack Obama – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/07/the-democrat-partys-antisemitism-went-mainstream-with-barack-obama/
— Biden HHS Redefines ‘Lawfully Present’ To Give ‘Free’ Health Care To Illegal Immigrants – CHRISTOPHER JACOBS
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/08/biden-hhs-redefines-lawfully-present-to-give-free-health-care-to-illegal-immigrants/
— How LGBT Activism Is Harming The Mental Health Of LGBT Youth – CHAD FELIX GREENE
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/08/how-lgbt-activism-is-harming-the-mental-health-of-lgbt-youth/

FOX NEWS
— Police clear University of Chicago encampments
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352491143112
— Here’s how DEI in the control tower threatens airline safety. It’s no exaggeration to say the aviation industry is courting death and destruction. – William Trachman (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO employers use DEI to a) not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their employees who are Republican.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/heres-how-control-tower-threatens-safety

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Biden’s Open Borders and Non-Enforcement Mean Americans Play “Recidivist Roulette” with Criminal Aliens – Simon Hankinson, Lora Ries and Matthew Kuckelman
https://www.heritage.org/immigration/report/bidens-open-borders-and-non-enforcement-mean-americans-play-recidivist-roulette

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— San Diego takes the top spot for illegal immigrants being smuggled into the United States – Sarah Akey
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/san-diego-takes-the-top-spot-for-illegal-aliens-being-smuggled-into-the-united-states

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Supporters of DEI Policies Struggle to Rebrand Them. – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/05/supporters-of-dei-policies-struggle-to-rebrand-them/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The University of Chicago Is Liberated from the ‘Liberators’ — for Now – JEFFREY BLEHAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-university-of-chicago-is-liberated-from-the-liberators-for-now/
— California’s Predictably Disastrous Minimum-Wage Hikes – REBEKAH PAXTON
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/californias-predictably-disastrous-minimum-wage-hikes/

NEWSMAX
— Ever-increasingly, to get more votes from those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, Democrat and RINO candidates hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans are White supremacists, KKK members, Nazis, racists, sexists, ageists, haters, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.newsmax.com/denniskneale/racism/2024/05/07/id/1163778/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— A Closer Look At Who The Woke Leftists Are – Nathaniel Mannor
https://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/a-closer-look-at-who-the-woke-leftists-are/

PJ MEDIA
— R.I.P. Boys Scouts of America – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/05/07/rip-boys-scouts-of-america-n4928832

RED STATE
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Plays ‘Hide the Illegals’ Ahead of DNC, Outraged Residents Have Other Ideas
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2024/05/06/brandon-johnson-plays-hide-the-illegals-ahead-of-the-dnc-outraged-chicago-residents-have-other-ideas-n2173841

TOWNHALL
— Minors Are Being Seduced by Transgenderism on Reddit. Those Who Oppose Get Banned. – Casey Ryan
https://townhall.com/columnists/caseyryan/2024/05/08/minors-are-being-seduced-by-transgenderism-on-reddit-those-who-oppose-get-banned-n2638735
— New Data Should Have Team Biden Sweating – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2024/05/07/new-data-biden-losing-ground-among-multiple-key-demographics-n2638696

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more illegal immigration.
https://thehill.com/latino/4649332-republicans-democrats-immigration-border-asylum-poll/
https://thehill.com/opinion/4649832-many-us-cities-are-eager-to-welcome-migrants-we-need-to-make-it-easier-for-them-to-do-so/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968. As the city prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, it wants to shed memories of chaos from half a century ago even as protests are growing. – Julie Bosman and Mitch Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/us/chicago-dnc-1968-protests.html
— How many millions of illegals voted for Biden in 2020? How many will vote for Biden in 2024?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/opinion/trump-running-mate-election.html
— My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that I have never owned a dog,
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/books/review/kristi-noem-president-pet-dogs.html
— Trump, Who Has Celebrated Violent Protests, Cheers Campus Crackdowns – Jess Bidgood
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/politics/trump-college-protests-jan-6.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Libertarians picked Trump to headline their convention. Then an internal revolt erupted. Some national committee members have called on the party to rescind the invitation to former president Donald Trump. – Meryl Kornfield
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/07/trump-libertarian-national-convention/
— Police clear University of Chicago camp in latest move to quell protests. Officers arrived before dawn to dismantle tents on campus, but no arrests were reported. – Kim Bellware and Joanna Slater
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/05/07/campus-protests-university-of-chicago-encampment/

USA TODAY
— Biden condemns ‘ferocious surge’ of antisemitism – Liz Kreutz (COMMENT: Democrats shout at Jews that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Jews have had, are having and will have. I should write a book about the great success that my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors had shouting that at my many Jewish superiors and supervisors. They stressed that I am conservative, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. I would focus on the many big adverse actions that they took against me.)
https://www.today.com/video/biden-condemns-ferocious-surge-of-antisemitism-across-us-210487365556
— What do say to Whites who promote anti-Whiteness to curry favor with non-Whites?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/01/donald-trump-anti-white-racism-dei/73528246007/

MSN
— American Psychological Association claims ‘hiring the most qualified candidate’ could be ‘unfair’ (COMMENT: The Democrats who GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I earned a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970. I passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970. I passed the postal employment examination in 1966. I earned a high school diploma in 1966.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/american-psychological-association-claims-hiring-the-most-qualified-candidate-could-be-unfair-in-study/ar-BB1hGIHP
— States Urge White House to End Civilian Sales of Military-Grade AR-15 Ammo – Jacob Miller
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/states-urge-white-house-to-end-civilian-sales-of-military-grade-ar-15-ammo/ar-AA1mQHbG

KTRH
— The Left Is Intent On Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote In The U.S. – B.D. Hobbs
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2024-05-07-the-left-is-intent-on-allowing-non-citizens-to-vote-in-the-us/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why I Ended the University of Chicago Protest Encampment. Students demanded that we side against Israel, violating the core principle of institutional neutrality. – Paul Alivisatos
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-i-ended-the-university-of-chicago-protest-encampment-7bc59b46
— The Wolves of the FDIC. A scathing audit reveals how union rules preserved a culture of misconduct at the federal bank regulator. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-audit-report-misconduct-chair-martin-gruenberg-dc84c522

HARVARD BUINESS REVIEW
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, soon, if not already, unless you promote LGBTQ, a) no employer will hire you and b) if you are employed, you will be gotten rid of.
https://hbr.org/2024/05/why-companies-must-recommit-to-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights

NPR
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/08/1249629647/immigration-border-asylum-parole-explained

MEDIUM
— Cars and great conversations (COMMENT: I have had many great conversations about cars, politics, government, etc. with my fellow Iron Gate Motor Condo owners. SEE: https://www.irongatemotorcondos.com/contact/ and https://www.igmca.com/home/ A major car show is scheduled there for May 11.)
https://medium.com/angle-audio/passionate-about-cars-and-great-conversations-meet-paul-a67715923037

May 7, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Judge again holds Donald Trump in contempt, threatens jail time as hush money trial enters 3rd week – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-trial-today-testimony-in-former-presidents-criminal-hush-money-enters-third-week/14773117/
— Group of University of Chicago faculty defend pro-Palestinian encampment – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/university-of-chicago-stops-negotiations-with-organizers-pro-palestinian-encampment-as-faculty-to-speak-in-support-protests/14772860/
— Mayor Johnson pulling proposal to open new Chicago migrant shelter on South Side. Mayor’s office wanted to move 900 migrants from Loop shelter to new location. – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-mayor-brandon-johnson-pulling-proposal-to-open-new-migrant-shelter-on-canal-street/14775496/

NBC5
— At least 27 arrested as ‘gang violence’ impacts Chicago’s Cinco De Mayo parade. Police said a decision had been made to cancel the parade, while a Chicago alderperson said the decision was made to “relocate” it.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-27-arrested-as-gang-violence-impacts-chicagos-cinco-de-mayo-parade/3429780/
— Chicago mayor wants to MOVE MIGRANTS from downtown shelter to South Side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL_MsHa3W4

CBS2
— Protesters facing police at University of Chicago. Protesters chanting and locking arms were facing officers wearing shields and heavy protective gear. Tents were seen being taken down and construction equipment was brought into the area.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/protesters-facing-police-at-university-of-chicago/

WGN9
— Johnson headed to Springfield to lobby ‘on behalf of the people of Chicago’ – Tahman Bradley (COMMENT: Johnson lobbies only for Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time and b) illegals.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/johnson-headed-to-springfield-to-lobby-on-behalf-of-the-people-of-chicago/

FOX32
— University of Chicago police begin to clear protest encampment – Joanie Lum, Will Hager
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/university-of-chicago-palestine-protest-police
— Rising school violence sparks concern: Chicago agency links increase to mental health crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqdKlCZOYf4

WTTW
— Chicago’s First Chief Homelessness Officer Begins Work on Long-Term Plan, Immediate Problems – Shelby Hawkins (COMMENT: Who steered you away from homelessness? For me, they include my parents, my grandparents, and my teachers at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest, and Crete-Monee High School.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/06/chicago-s-first-chief-homelessness-officer-begins-work-long-term-plan-immediate-problems

WBEZ
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-the-1963-cps-boycott-over-segregation-shaped-chicago-protests-for-decades-to-come/a172ce2c-5ea0-4a81-b2e4-6019bdf6b8af

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Johnson reverses course on moving migrants from downtown to proposed shelter in 11th Ward after stiff opposition from alderman, property owners – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/johnson-pulls-plans-migrant-shelter-11th-ward/
— Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes hiring of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/dolton-mayor-tiffany-henyard-vetoes-hiring-of-former-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot/
— Giannoulias urges residents to get a Real ID as federal deadline is a year away – OLIVIA STEVENS (COMMENT: What does Giannoulias urge illegals to do?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/secretary-of-states-office-urges-residents-to-get-a-real-id-as-federal-deadline-is-a-year-away/
— U. of C. faculty members gather to support pro-Palestinian student protesters – AVANI KALRA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/uchicago-faculty-members-gather-to-support-pro-palestinian-student-protesters/
— Politics and government are nasty/vicious. The more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats and RINOs do to get rid of you: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/opinion-illinois-allow-felons-run-for-office/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Police begin clearing out pro-Palestinian encampment on campus of University of Chicago. The action began around daybreak Tuesday as campus police surrounded the university’s main quadrangle. According to live reports from the scene, the police were keeping students from entering the quad. – Mary Norkol
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/pro-palestinian-encampment-university-of-chicago-tear-down
— University of Chicago faculty call on administration to resume negotiations with pro-Palestinian protesters – Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/06/university-of-chicago-faculty-pro-palestinian-protesters-encampment
— Democrat and RINO employers use DEI to not hire Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/06/companies-rushing-to-end-diversity-programs-are-making-a-mistake

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Group says state Democrats blocked it from putting parental consent question before voters – Jon Asplund
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/parental-consent-question-blocked-illinois-ballot-group-says

WGN RADIO
— U of C assistant professor: Student demands reflect the importance of the moment – Pete Zimmerman
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/u-of-c-assistant-professor-student-demands-reflect-the-importance-of-the-moment/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Months after cash bail ended in Illinois, more changes could be coming. What to know. – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/06/fixing-broken-system-advocates-stand-behind-cashless-bail-in-illinois/73473044007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Springfield.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/05/07/illinois-eagle-opens-brick-and-mortar-location-in-springfield/73069191007/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly food America with their illegals.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-06/is-it-easy-for-migrants-to-enter-the-u-s-we-went-to-the-border-to-find-out

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump calls Biden weak on antisemitism – AP
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/beyond-the-podium/trump-ignores-rhetoric-calls-biden-weak-antisemitism-donald-joe-former-president-jews-jewish-hate-speech-language-hitler-nazi-germany-response-israel-holocaust-yom-hashoah
— Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans.
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/maxine-waters-warns-trump-supporters-prepping-for-civil-war-if-he-loses-2024-election-rep-maxine-waters-d-calif-california-democrat-former-president-donald-trump-white-house-president-joe-biden-msnbc

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-05-06/is-it-easy-for-migrants-to-enter-the-u-s-we-went-to-the-border-to-find-out

WQAD
— University of Chicago faculty voice support for protest encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl6Pfxp9Cak

EVANSTON NOW
— Bringing video gambling, that is, the ‘crack cocaine of gambling’ to Evanston – Bill Smith (COMMENT: I helped lead the successful fight against video gambling in Wheaton. Those who want video gambling and other vices will never forgive me. They continue to take big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about them.)
https://evanstonnow.com/bringing-the-crack-cocaine-of-gambling-to-evanston/

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Ninth Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/43133/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-ninth-day-on-quad/

CHALKBEAT
— Illinois’ legislative session is winding down. Here are seven education issues to watch in Springfield. – Samantha Smylie
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/06/illinois-legislative-session-close-to-end-education-bills/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Cop swapping for conventions – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/07/cop-swapping-for-conventions-00156455

CAPITOL FAX

— Morning briefing

https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-284

— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-84/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who push negatives and who target, freeze, personalize, and polarize people like me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— When the going gets tough, do not hope/anticipate/expect that anyone will come to your defense. I should write a book about those who could/should have but did not come to my defense when my critics/opponents took big adverse actions against me. For example, when my critics/opponents a) ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee. In my book, I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect and to help reelect. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Which Republican candidates on ballots in your precinct have you done the most to help elect and reelect? I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect and reelect. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. I would focus on those who blamed what I did as a) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, b) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, and c) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What motivates your critics/opponents the most to blast you, to insult you, to defame/slander/liable you, to lie about you, to threaten you, and/or to take big adverse actions against you? For my critics/opponents it is my advocacy a) for direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members, b) for personal responsibility, c) for traditional marriage and family, d) for right to life, e) for E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, f) for discouragement of vices, g) for Second Amendment rights, and/or h) for equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). Most recently, they ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. I should write about my critics/opponents. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Politics is nasty/vicious. The more that you advocate conservative principles and/or the more that you advocate direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members, anticipate/expect that your critics/opponents will hint/imply/argue/shout that you are a hypocrite. My critics/opponents who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican stress a) that I avoided the draft, b) that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, and c) that I am not a member of a church, I do not attend church services, and I do not give money to a church. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Politics is nasty/vicious. I should write a book about those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican but who have worked harder against me than against any Democrat. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) Republican leaders of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— 496 illegal aliens arrive at Chicago airport during eight month span
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/658391269-496-illegal-aliens-arrive-at-chicago-airport-during-eight-month-span

WIREPOINTS
— Brazen election interference: Illinois Democrats retroactively change law to knock out Republican challengers. Surely, lawsuits must follow. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/brazen-election-interference-illinois-democrats-retroactively-change-law-to-knock-out-republican-challengers-surely-lawsuits-must-follow-wirepoints/
— Chicago needs more champions of literacy like Willie Wilson – Ted Dabrowski (COMMENT: What do you champion for? I champion for the Republican Party platform and for those who defend and advance that platform.)
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-needs-more-champions-of-literacy-like-willie-wilson-wirepoints/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville: Migrants attracted to Illinois’ health care, ‘soft-on-crime’ policies – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_4cc4ff12-098d-11ef-bd89-67cb15dfc758.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Pritzker family funding anti-Israel, anti-white college protests
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/658385491-report-pritzker-family-funding-anti-israel-anti-white-college-protests

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Blagojevich Joins Trump, Speaker Johnson and GOP Officials on Stage During RNC Retreat at Mar-a-Lago Over the Weekend
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/blagojevich-joins-trump-speaker-johnson-and-gop-officials-on-stage-during-rnc-retreat-at-mar-a-lago-over-the-weekend.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— MIT drops DEI-pledge requirements in hiring – Valerie Richardson (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/6/mit-drops-dei-pledge-requirements-hiring-after-con/

NEW YORK POST
— House GOP wants answers from FBI over diversity obsession – Miranda Devine (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government were obsessed with promoting diversity, that is, they were obsessed with promoting Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or non-Protestant.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/06/us-news/house-gop-wants-answers-from-fbi-over-diversity-obsession/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A DEI military cannot protect or defend America – M.B. Mathews
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_dei_military_cannot_protect_or_defend_america.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Inside Trump’s plan for ‘mass deportations’ of nearly 20 million illegals on ‘day one’ – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/06/inside-trumps-plan-for-mass-deportations-of-nearly-20-million-illegals-on-day-one-1457430/

BREITBART
— Chicago Teachers Union Accused of Giving Official’s Mother Multimillion-Dollar Contracts – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/05/06/chicago-teachers-union-accused-of-giving-officials-mother-multimillion-dollar-contracts/
— RNC’s Establishment Election Integrity Lawyer Suddenly Resigns – WENDELL HUSEBØ
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/05/06/great-news-rncs-establishment-election-integrity-lawyer-suddenly-resigns/
— Speaker Johnson ‘Misled’ Republicans to Believe They Are Powerless Against Biden – Thomas Massie
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/06/thomas-massie-speaker-johnson-misled-republicans-believe-powerless-against-biden/
— Joe Biden’s Obamacare for DACA Illegal Aliens to Cost Americans $300 Million Annually – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/06/joe-bidens-obamacare-for-daca-illegal-aliens-to-cost-americans-300-million-annually/
— Americans Protest Boston’s Housing Giveaway to Immigrants – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/06/americans-protest-bostons-housing-giveaway-to-immigrants/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— A Democrat Crack Up Is A Terrible Thing To Waste – Richard A. Viguerie
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/a-democrat-crack-up-is-a-terrible-thing-to-waste

DAILY WIRE
— Terror Group Hezbollah Praises Protests On College Campuses: It’s Causing Biden To Cave On Israel
https://www.dailywire.com/news/terror-group-hezbollah-praises-protests-on-college-campuses-its-causing-biden-to-cave-on-israel

FEDERALIST
— Illegal Aliens Skew Elections By Inflating Certain States’ Electoral Power. This Bill Would Change That – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/06/illegal-aliens-skew-elections-by-inflating-certain-states-electoral-power-this-bill-would-change-that/

GOPUSA
— Trump Campaign Reports $76 Million Fundraising Haul In April
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-campaign-reports-76-million-fundraising-haul-in-april/
— NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks And ‘Death To America!’ Pamphlets
https://www.gopusa.com/nypd-says-protesters-had-weapons-gas-masks-and-death-to-america-pamphlets/
— Taxpayers Are Subsidizing College Extremism
https://www.gopusa.com/taxpayers-are-subsidizing-college-extremism/
— House Committees To Investigate NPR Over ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’
https://www.gopusa.com/house-committees-to-investigate-npr-over-viewpoint-discrimination/

FEDERALIST
— Illegal Aliens Skew Elections By Inflating Certain States’ Electoral Power. This Bill Would Change That. – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/06/illegal-aliens-skew-elections-by-inflating-certain-states-electoral-power-this-bill-would-change-that/

FEDERATION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Mass Migration is Costly and Increases Inflation – Pawel Styrna
https://www.fairus.org/news/executive/economist-admits-mass-migration-costly-and-increases-inflation

FOX BUSINESS
— Chicago teachers’ demands show why big cities are in deep trouble. Chicago is representative of the problems we see in virtually all big cities, Stuart Varney argues.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/stuart-varney-chicago-teachers-demands-big-cities-deep-trouble
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6352418689112

FOX NEWS
— MIT eliminates DEI hiring requirement – Teny Sahakian (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/elite-university-eliminates-dei-hiring-requirement-work

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats and RINOs use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/dei-has-failed-its-time-for-something-better/

NEW AMERICAN
— NY Post: Immigration Experts Say Biden “Migrants” Are Likely Here Forever – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/ny-post-immigration-experts-say-biden-migrants-are-likely-here-forever/

NEWSMAX
— Red States Last Walls of Defense Against Border Invasion – Larry Bell
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/immigration-states/2024/05/06/id/1163619/

PJ MEDIA
— University Activists Were Raised in K-12 Wokeness – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/06/university-activists-were-raised-in-k-12-wokeness-n4928805

ZERO HEDGE
— Florida Bans ‘Indoctrination’ In Teacher-Training Programs – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/florida-bans-indoctrination-teacher-training-programs

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly make it clear that making everyone a sexually active LGBTQer is their top priority.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4647026-rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-strut-stuff-on-national-mall/

NEW YORK TIMES
— UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy. The president has allowed protest encampments. But they have also disrupted campus life, and he wants the tents down. – Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/university-of-chicago-protests-encampment.html
— Know Thine Enemy – Noam Cohen (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/weekinreview/23alinsky.html
— M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty – Anemona Hartocollis (COMMENT: To promote diversity to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/mit-diversity-statements-faculty-hiring.html

WASHINGTON POST

— I should write a book about those who have defamed me the most. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/11/trump-carroll-comments-defamation/

USA TODAY
— The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. My qualifications included a) working for IRS for almost 9 years, b) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, d) passing the Federal Service Entrance Examination and earning a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970, and e) passing the postal employment examination and earning a high school diploma in 1966.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/02/employee-referral-programs-hurt-diversity/73532573007/

MSN
— Ken Griffin Lashes Out at Ivy League Protests – Janet Lorin
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ken-griffin-lashes-out-at-ivy-league-protests/ar-BB1lV7hb
— School board president trolls Moms for Liberty by getting sworn in on stack of banned books – John Russell (COMMENT: Democrat teachers ever-increasingly make their students sexually active LGBTQers.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/school-board-president-trolls-moms-for-liberty-by-getting-sworn-in-on-stack-of-banned-books/ar-AA1l6eJe
— To encourage those who are the following to be woke is to encourage them to be guilt-ridden: conservative, Republican, White, male. older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/research-suggests-being-woke-may-affect-your-mental-health/ss-BB1kXlsa

NEWSWEEK
— ‘Diversity’ Migrants Getting Citizenship Surges – Nick Mordowanec
https://www.newsweek.com/migrants-immigration-visa-asylum-diversity-1897536

NBC BOSTON
— Boston protesters rally against state using $420M to ‘shelter illegals.’ – RAY LEWIS
https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/boston-protesters-rally-against-state-using-420m-to-shelter-illegals-report-says-massachusetts-governor-maura-healey-immigration-migrants-southern0-border-crisis-mayor-michelle-wu-emergency-shelter-system

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— In Atlanta, long lines of migrants downtown reflect surge at border – Lautaro Grinspan
https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/in-atlanta-long-lines-of-migrants-downtown-reflect-surge-at-border/537WXXOWN5CFDH6NDNOOEBUTWM/

BLOOMBERG
— Chicago Cops Plan Job Swap With Milwaukee for Conventions. Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in August. Security apparatus for the event is ‘extensive,’ governor says. – Miranda Davis and Kailey Leinz
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/chicago-milwaukee-will-share-convention-police-pritzker-says

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illinois Pension Suicide Pact. A new union gambit could kill the state’s modest pension reform. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-worker-pensions-union-social-security-f8da91bb
— Who’s Happiest at Work? – Anne Marie Chaker (COMMENT: Democrat federal employees who are the following should be very happy because the Democrats who run the federal government give them tremendous preference: minority, female, younger, veteran, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those who ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/whos-happiest-at-work-hint-its-not-women-47932465
— Colleges Have a New Source of Protest on Their Hands: Irate Parents. Frustrated parents are pushing back against university responses to the Gaza protests. – Clare Ansberry, Oyin Adedoyin, Katherine Hamilton
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/college-protests-parents-angry-e93bb2ef

FORBES
— What Is Gaslighting? Examples And How To Deal With It. – Marissa Conrad and Rufus Tony Spann (COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest gaslighters in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.)
https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-gaslighting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that hinges on creating self-doubt. “I think of gaslighting as trying to associate someone with the label ‘crazy,’” says Paige Sweet, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan who studies gaslighting in relationships and in the workplace. “It’s making someone seem or feel unstable, irrational and not credible, making them feel like what they’re seeing or experiencing isn’t real, that they’re making it up, that no one else will believe them.” Gaslighting involves an imbalance of power between the abuser and the person they’re gaslighting. Abusers often exploit stereotypes or vulnerabilities related to gender, sexuality, race, nationality and/or class. “The most distinctive feature of gaslighting is that it’s not enough for the gaslighter simply to control his victim or have things go his way: It’s essential to him that the victim herself actually come to agree with him,” writes Andrew D. Spear, an associate professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, in a 2019 paper on gaslighting in Inquiry.)
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI a) to not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/05/06/10-reasons-why-dei-is-important-for-businesses-and-how-its-evolving/

FORTUNE
— What is a callable CD? What to know about the risks. – TRINA PAUL (COMMENT: I learned yesterday from its printed monthly statement that JP Morgan called four of its brokered CDs on April 2 and 11, 2024 that were paying 5.65%, 5.75%, 5.75%, and 5.8%.)
https://fortune.com/recommends/banking/what-is-a-callable-cd/

SPECTATOR
— Chicago plans to keep the DNC migrant-free
https://thespectator.com/newsletter/chicago-plans-dnc-migrant-free-dc-diary-05-06-24/

POLITICO
— How the Right Learned to Love Saul Alinsky – JACK SHAFER (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/02/08/right-saul-alinsky-canada-truckers-00006903
— Right loves to hate, imitate Alinsky – KENNETH P. VOGEL (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2010/03/right-loves-to-hate-imitate-alinsky-034751

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 71% Want Disney to Return to Family-Friendly Entertainment
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/entertainment/may_2024/71_want_disney_to_return_to_family_friendly_entertainment

RAIR FOUNDATION
— The Great Replacement is Not a Theory – It’s Reality
https://rairfoundation.com/great-replacement-is-not-theory-its-reality-video/

DAILY MAIL
— Lawmakers pressure Biden administration to unveil the true number of migrants living in U.S. that experts estimate is at least 22 MILLION. Recent estimates claim around 11 million illegal immigrants are living in U.S. But Republican lawmakers claim the real number exceeds 20 million. – KATELYN CARALLE (COMMENT: How many millions of these millions are Democrats going to send to battleground/swing states to use their false identifications to vote for Biden?)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13388315/biden-administration-migrant-figures-american-neighborhood.html

May 6, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cinco de Mayo parade cut short after report of shots fired along route. Kaitlin Washburn and Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2024/05/05/cinco-de-mayo-parade-shots-report-route-changed
— Pro-Palestinian camps remain at Chicago-area campuses; 68 arrested at the School of the Art Institute. Counter-protesters at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus reportedly tried to clash with protesters, but the pro-Palestinian protesters used de-escalation tactics to keep peace. Nationwide, more than 2,500 protesters have been arrested since April 18. – Sophie Sherry, Violet Miller and Isabel Funk
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/05/pro-palestinian-camps-remain-at-chicago-area-campuses-68-arrested-at-the-school-of-the-art-institute
— Stop mandatory driving tests for Illinois’ seniors. Current driver’s license requirements for seniors are not making roads safer. Older drivers get in fewer accidents than other age groups, studies show. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/05/05/mandatory-drivers-license-tests-seniors-road-safety-illinois-secretary-state-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Cinco de Mayo Parade in Little Village canceled after reports of gunfire. – Adriana Perez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/05/cinco-de-mayo-parade-little-village/
— Tensions flare between DePaul pro-Palestine encampment and counterprotesters. – AVANI KALRA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/05/depaul-encampment-protest/
— Congress enters thorny debate over how to define antisemitism. – Clarence Page (COMMENT: I should write a book about antisemitism in GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997 and how that impacted me.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/05/column-antisemitism-bill-congress-page/

ABC7
— 6 months out, a tight presidential race with battle between issues and attributes. Trump has 46% support among U.S. adults and Biden 44% in a head-to-head matchup. – Gary Langer
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-trump-poll-6-months-out-a-tight-presidential-election-2024-with-battle-between-issues-and-attributes/14770642/
— SW Side Cinco de Mayo Parade rerouted after nearby gang-related fights, arrests, Chicago police say – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cinco-de-mayo-parade-rerouted-in-heart-of-little-village-after-gang-related-fights-arrests-police-activity/14769804/
— Tensions run high during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel protests at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Quad – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/depaul-university-protest-school-asks-students-to-avoid-lincoln-park-chicago-quad-amid-pro-israel-pro-palestinian-protests/14769841/
— Chicago shootings: At least 31 shot, 6 killed in weekend gun violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-at-least-23-shot-4-killed-in-gun-violence-across-city-police-department-says/14768881/
— A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/a-look-at-commencement-ceremonies-as-us-campuses-are-roiled-by-protests-over-the-israel-hamas-war/14771061/

NBC5
— Chicago’s Cinco De Mayo parade canceled due to ‘gang violence,’ officials say. The parade was scheduled to start at noon at the intersection of Cermak and Damen.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicagos-cinco-de-mayo-parade-canceled-gang-violence-officials-say/3429131/
— Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results. The senator, who ran for the Republican nomination for president last year, repeatedly refused to say whether he’d accept this year’s presidential election results, regardless of who wins. – Alexandra Marquez (COMMMENT: How many millions of the Democrats’ illegals will use their false identifications to vote for Biden in battleground/swing states?)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/sen-tim-scott-dodges-on-whether-he-would-accept-2024-election-results/3429249/

CBS2
— Talks between pro-Palestinian protesters, University of Chicago suspended
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/talks-between-pro-palestinian-protesters-university-of-chicago-suspended/
— Chicago Police respond to clash between protesters at DePaul University – Andrew Ramos
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-quad-dueling-protests/
— Cinco de Mayo parade canceled due to gang violence in the area
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cinco-de-mayo-parade-canceled-due-to-gang-violence/

WGN9
— Tensions escalate amid competing protests at DePaul – Gabriel Castillo, Brónagh Tumulty
https://wgntv.com/news/tensions-escalate-amid-competing-protests-at-depaul/
— Police: West Side Cinco de Mayo parade on Cermak canceled due to gang violence. – Courtney Spinelli, Gabriel Castillo
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/west-side-cinco-de-mayo-parade-canceled-after-reports-of-violence/

FOX32
— Cinco de Mayo parade canceled in Chicago due to gang violence in the area. – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cinco-de-mayo-parade-canceled-in-chicago-due-to-gang-violence-in-the-area-police

WTT W
— Democrats crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/05/methodists-end-bans-gay-clergy-and-same-sex-marriage-closing-50-years-battles-mainline
— Probe Into 8 CPD Officers Found No Evidence They Were Active Members of Oath Keepers — But Investigators Only Asked Them. – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have used against me the most my serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/03/probe-8-cpd-officers-found-no-evidence-they-were-active-members-oath-keepers

WGN RADIO
— Why is jury selection important? – Jack Heinrich (COMMENT: What percent of the Chicago-area jury pool is anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/why-is-jury-selection-important/

FOX ILLINOIS
— What to expect after a judge put a gag order on Trump in hush money case – AP (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents and the links to articles that they have demanded that I delete from my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents and my comments in my newsletters that they have demanded that I delete.)
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/what-to-expect-after-a-judge-put-a-gag-order-on-former-president-donald-trump-in-hush-money-case-criminal-trial-manhattan-possible-jail-time-punishment-gop-republican-party-2024-election-high-profile-case

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WSIL TV & WAND TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/will-abortion-turn-florida-from-red-to-blue/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-many-florida-women-cant-get-abortions-past-6-weeks-where-else-can-they-go/
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/national/many-florida-women-cant-get-abortions-past-6-weeks-where-else-can-they-go/article_ffce8248-a0fe-55bc-8ce3-1869b177245d.html
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/many-florida-women-cant-get-abortions-past-6-weeks-where-else-can-they-go/article_dcb1da72-f691-5229-b68e-2f692bc32db6.html

CBW CHICAGO
— Gunman kills driver at street ‘takeover’ as video cameras roll
https://cwbchicago.com/2024/05/chicago-gage-park-street-takeover-shooting-murder.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-283/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Law Enforcement Organization Holding Huntley Meeting
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/06/law-enforcement-organization-holding-huntley-meeting/
— Pro-Hamas Protesters Civil at My Leftwing Oberlin College
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/06/pro-hamas-protesters-civil-at-my-leftwing-oberlin-college/
— CORRECTION: MASSIVE MISINTERPRETATION OF THE NEW LAW – NO Free Ride for GOP State’s Attorney Candidate Randi Freese and County Board Candidates Deena Krieger, Carl Kamienski
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/05/free-ride-for-gopstates-attorney-candidate-randi-freese-and-county-board-candidates-deena-krieger-carl-kamienski-copy/

WIREPOINTS
— Don’t fall for the “progressive-income-tax-for-property-tax-relief” tax swap referendum – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/dont-fall-for-the-progressive-income-tax-for-property-tax-relief-referendum-wirepoints/
— The Illinois State University self-proclaimed progressives – BLNNews “Progressives are FAR left. They don’t believe in capitalism or the Republic.”
https://wirepoints.org/the-illinois-state-university-self-proclaimed-progressives-blnnews/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— STATE LAWMAKERS IN SPRINGFIELD PASS BILL TO CUT OFF COMPETITION IN 78 RACES – Hilary Gowins
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/editorial-state-lawmakers-in-springfield-pass-bill-to-cut-off-competition-in-78-races/
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION WANTS LEAVE SO TEACHERS CAN WORK FOR CTU FOUNDATION, MAYOR JOHNSON – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-wants-leave-so-teachers-can-work-for-ctu-foundation-mayor-johnson/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Saul Anuzis warns against professional infiltration of college demonstrations. – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/5/inside-beltway-saul-anuzis-warns-against-professio/
— The Christian church needs conviction, not sugar-coated candy. – Shane Idleman
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/5/christian-church-needs-conviction-not-sugar-coated/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois candidates feel ‘cheated, violated, robbed’ after Pritzker enacts law ending slating – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2991807/candidates-feel-cheated-violated-robbed-after-pritzker-enacts-law-ending-slating/
— Biden brings the gender war to work – Editorial (COMMENT: Many if not most of my Democrat older White male Chicago office GAO superiors and supervisors were big smokers and big drinkers. They were furious when GAO gutted their smoking room and made it into a lactation room.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2985748/biden-brings-the-gender-war-to-work/

NEW YORK POST
— Chicago abruptly cancels Cinco de Mayo parade over fears of ‘safety of all in attendance’ – Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
https://nypost.com/2024/05/05/us-news/chicago-adruptly-cancels-cinco-de-mayo-parade-over-fears-of-safety-of-all-in-attendance/
— Chicago Teachers Union’s $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, and migrant accommodations — at $2K per migrant
https://nypost.com/2024/05/05/us-news/chicago-teachers-contract-demands-include-abortions-2k-per-migrant/
— Inside Trump’s plan to deport ‘nearly 20 million’ illegal migrants from the US – Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2024/05/05/us-news/inside-trumps-plan-to-deport-nearly-20-million-migrants-from-the-us/
— Brainwashing campus activists starts long before college. – Karol Markowicz
https://nypost.com/2024/05/05/opinion/brainwashing-campus-activists-starts-long-before-college/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The End of Old Left-wing Mythologies. The one-eyed Jack American Left has been flipped over, and what turned up proved frightening. – Victor Davis Hanson
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/06/the-end-of-old-left-wing-mythologies/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Chicago teachers’ union demands $50B in pay hikes, fully funded abortions, and migrant housing – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/05/chicago-teachers-union-demands-50b-in-pay-hikes-fully-funded-abortions-and-migrant-housing-1457297/

BLAZE
— Chicago Teachers Union’s $50 billion in demands: abortions, migrant services, required LGBTQ training, gender-neutral bathrooms. – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-teachers-union-demands-negotiations-abortions-migrants
— Blaze News investigates: Mobs of illegal aliens keep storming border — but El Paso is laying down the law. – CANDACE HATHAWAY
https://www.theblaze.com/news/blaze-news-investigates-mobs-of-illegal-aliens-keep-storming-border-but-el-paso-is-laying-down-the-law

BREITBART
— Chicago Teachers $50B Contract Demands Abortion, Migrant Freebies – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/05/05/chicago-teachers-50b-contract-demands-abortion-migrant-freebies/

FOX NEWS
— Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence. Police make multiple arrests on gun charges. – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-forced-cancel-cinco-de-mayo-parade-gang-violence
— Chicago teachers’ $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation. The demands include members getting 9% annual wage increases through fiscal year 2028. – Michael Dorgan
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-teachers-50b-demands-includes-pay-hikes-abortions-migrant-accommodation

NATIONAL REVIEW
— MIT Scraps Diversity Statements in Faculty-Hiring Process after Discovering ‘They Don’t Work’ – JAMES LYNCH (COMMENT: Constructively, Democrat and RINO leaders get rid of you if you fail/refuse to push diversity, that is, if you fail/refuse to push political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/mit-scraps-diversity-statements-in-faculty-hiring-process-after-discovering-they-dont-work/
— Maximizing the Incumbency. Biden is trying to buy his reelection with tax dollars, half of them extracted from voters who oppose him. – NEAL B. FREEMAN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/maximizing-the-incumbency/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Plan: Deport ‘Nearly 20 Million’ Illegals – Nick Koutsobinas
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-border-deport/2024/05/05/id/1163565/
— MIT Does Away With New Hire Diversity Statements – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/us/mit-diversity-college/2024/05/05/id/1163553/

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Race to the Bottom: Illinois Competing with California to be the ‘Left’s Progressive Utopia’ – Samuel Short
https://www.westernjournal.com/race-bottom-state-competing-california-lefts-progressive-utopia/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CNN
— Long ER waits plague short-staffed hospitals, affecting older adults. – Judith Graham (COMMENT: What percent of those who go to emergency rooms are illegals?)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/health/emergency-room-wait-times-kff-partner-content-wellness/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Nonprofit News – Margaret Renkl (COMMENT: My direct competitors are beyond furious that I have the necessary time, money, experience, ability, and motivation to put together a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter and to send it out each and every morning free of charge, without any advertising, and without any donation requests. I should write a book about my direct competitors. I would focus on those who have had their operatives and their dupes take the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/opinion/nonprofit-media-journalism.html
— A FAFSA Fiasco Has Students Still Asking: Which College Can They Afford? – Colbi Edmonds and Bernard Mokam (COMMENT: When I was in high school, I decided that I could afford UIC if my parents provided me with room and board which they did. But that meant I had to commute by car to/from classes. I decided that I wanted that car to be a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, a poor-man’s GTO. I bought that car in May of 1966 with money that I earned and saved washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights for the previous 18 months.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/fafsa-college-financial-aid.html
— After Weeks of Protests, Columbia Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony – Sharon Otterman
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/nyregion/columbia-commencement-cancel-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DEI is getting a new name. Can it dump the political baggage? Under mounting legal and political pressure, companies’ DEI tactics are evolving. – Taylor Telford and Julian Mark (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs use anything and everything that they can to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/05/dei-affirmative-action-rebrand-evolution/
— Democrats use the Pope to promote transgender sex workers.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/05/pope-francis-transgender-sex-workers/

NEW YORK SUN
— MIT First Among America’s Elite Colleges to Jettison Mandatory ‘Diversity Statements’ for Prospective Employees. A number of states have already banned or cracked down on DEI administrative offices at public colleges and universities. – MATTHEW RICE (COMMENT: To promote diversity is to discriminate against those who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nysun.com/article/mit-first-in-the-ivy-league-to-jettison-mandatory-diversity-statements-for-prospective-employees

USA TODAY
— Time’s money, but how much? Here’s what Americans think an hour of their time is worth – Medora Lee (COMMENT: How much an hour do you believe my time is worth? 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 $115,439-$150,075/year. I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I passed the CPA examination and the Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt. I became a licensed CPA. I earned master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/05/01/time-is-money-value-of-time/73514699007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Smear Campaign Against ‘Christian Nationalists’ The label is ‘assigned’ to Americans who believe there is a link between faith and freedom. – Ralph Reed
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-smear-campaign-against-christian-nationalists-faith-freedom-f3954994
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more pot. Those who promote something are presumed to use it themselves.
https://www.wsj.com/business/cannabis-companies-profits-taxes-3f8bbee0
— Crime and Progressive Lack of Punishment. The failure to impose penalties on bad behavior, on campus and elsewhere, produces much more of it. – Allysia Finley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/crime-and-progressive-lack-of-punishment-65c8d68c
— Baby Boomer Professors Join Student Protests, Risking Arrest and Violence. Faculty take to the front lines at universities, often in support of students’ right to protest. – Douglas Belkin and Melissa Korn
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/college-protests-faculty-free-speech-7c1542da

POLITICO
— Pro-Palestinian protesters are backed by a surprising source: Biden’s biggest donors. Some of the most outspoken groups against Biden and Israel get funding from foundations attached to some of the biggest names in Democratic circles. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/05/pro-palestinian-protests-columbia-university-funding-donors-00156135
— Trump’s family steers clear of trial — even as he spotlights them – ADAM WREN
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/06/trump-trial-new-york-melania-family-00156189
— Trump accuses Biden of ‘running a Gestapo administration’ during private donor retreat – ALEX ISENSTADT and SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/05/trump-retreat-biden-2024-elections-00156171
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Trump also brought on stage Rod Blagojevich, the controversial former Democratic Illinois governor whose prison sentence for corruption was commuted by Trump. Blagojevich, who describes himself as a “Trump-ocrat,” was invited by the campaign to attend the event and was surprised to be called on stage, according to a spokesperson for the former governor. He has not spoken to Trump about any vice presidential consideration.)

WHITE HOUSE & NARFE
— Public Service Recognition Week (COMMENT: I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, almost 18 years for GAO, 9 years for IRS, and 3 years for the Post Office. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/03/a-proclamation-on-public-service-recognition-week-2024/
https://www.narfe.org/narfe-celebrates-public-service-recognition-week/

May 5, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— 68 people arrested at Pro-Palestinian protest outside Art Institute of Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/art-institute-of-chicago-protest-pro-palestinian-held-in-downtown-university-campus-encampment-continues/14766246/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQGCsWnW6Lw
— Future journalists at Learn South Chicago sharpen skills on school’s newscast (COMMENT: Much of what GAO Analysts do is very similar to what journalists do. I was a GAO Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $115,439-$150,075/year.)
https://abc7chicago.com/future-journalists-at-learn-south-chicago-sharpen-skills-on-schools-newscast/14757230/

NBC5
— Dozens arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstration on Art Institute of Chicago campus. According to police and museum officials, an estimated 50 people were arrested for criminal trespass to property after failing to disperse from the Art Institute’s downtown campus.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dozens-arrested-at-pro-palestinian-demonstration-on-art-institute-of-chicago-campus/3428888/
— Mayor’s proposal to relocate migrants from downtown shelter to Chicago’s South Side faces opposition. Located just blocks away from Guaranteed Rate Field, the proposed shelter would be located in a building near Canal Street and Pershing Road in the city’s 11th Ward. – Vi Nguyen
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-migrant-crisis-bridgeport-shelter-the-standard-club/3428799/

CBS2
— Chicago Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside Art Institute
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/pro-palestinian-protesters-clash-with-police-in-downtown-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7UuamSJ_Bc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCaaj6Yh_dg
— Pro-Palestinian protesters face off with police at Art Institute in downtown Chicago – Sara Machi
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-face-off-with-police-at-art-institute-in-downtown-chicago/
— Chicago high school sees 100% of its grads accepted to college (COMMENT: When you were in high school, were you viewed as being “college material.” I was not.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chicago-high-school-sees-100-of-its-grads-accepted-to-college/

WGN9
— Dozens arrested after pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally at Art Institute of Chicago
https://wgntv.com/israel-hamas-conflict/dozens-arrested-after-pro-palestinian-demonstrators-rally-outside-art-institute-of-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eHWw_A3mWo

FOX32
— Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside Art Institute of Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyZTFJjlaI

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— About 50 protesters arrested from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as campus unrest continues
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/04/about-50-protesters-arrested-from-the-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago-as-campus-unrest-continues/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/04/as-the-us-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-could-more-states-legalize-it/
— Blame for pension problem is pinned on the wrong people – Paul Breit, Tinley Park
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/05/letters-050524-pension-debt-illinois/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Nearly 70 arrested as police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at Art Institute of Chicago. Police said the museum asked them to clear the encampment on Saturday, hours after organizers set up a number of tents in the Art Institute’s North Garden that they said was intended to pressure the school to disclose its investments, give amnesty to demonstrators and divest from those supporting the “occupation of Palestine.” – Violet Miller and Kade Heather
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2024/05/04/dozens-arrested-as-police-clear-pro-palestinian-encampment-at-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly blame “extremists” for the problems that those who are the following have: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, in America illegally, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/05/03/no-extremism-chicago-police-ranks-we-need-more-convincing-superintendent-larry-snelling-editorial
— Is a tax on services in Illinois’ future? Pritzker no longer rules it out. Gov. J.B. Pritzker unexpectedly backed off his longstanding opposition to taxing services as lawmakers search for ways to fund and reform the Chicago region’s mass transit system. – Rich Miller (COMMENT: What qualifications do you have for the services that you provide? Mine include serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. They include what I learned working for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $115,439-$150,075/year. They include what I learned serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/03/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-no-longer-rules-out-taxing-services-mass-transit-fiscal-cliff-rich-miller

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois voters could be asked about IVF coverage, millionaire tax in November – ALEX DEGMAN
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article288290805.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WAND TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-after-roe-the-network-of-people-who-help-others-get-abortions-see-themselves-as-the-underground/
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/many-florida-women-cant-get-abortions-past-6-weeks-where-else-can-they-go/article_dcb1da72-f691-5229-b68e-2f692bc32db6.html

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Seventh Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/42984/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-sixth-day-on-quad-2/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. For your congressional district, who represents you on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee? Has the IRP and/or your IRP State Central Committee (SCC) member provided you with his/her contact information? The committee’s first meeting had been scheduled for April 29. I have been removed from that committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

The following are questions for the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee members and for the IRP SCC members who appointed them:

— Do you want direct election of IRP SCC members,
— Do you accept the personal responsibility plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Do you accept the traditional marriage and family plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Do you accept the right to life plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of abortion,
— Do you accept E-Verify and the enforcement of immigration law plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Do you accept the Second Amendment rights plank, that is, do you oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Do you accept the discouragement of vices plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Do you accept the equal opportunity plank, that is, do you oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Should I write about news organizations and other organizations that act like they do not want me to include links to their articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Kenneally v. Illinois State Medical Society on DCFS’ Being Allowed Not to Notify State’s Attorneys of Drugged Mothers Who Give Birth
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/04/kenneally-v-illinois-state-medical-society-on-dcfs-being-allowed-not-to-notify-states-attorneys-of-drugged-mothers-who-give-birth/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Tortured Poets’ by Taylor Swift exposes troubling worldview for Christian listeners, parents.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/christian-music-review-of-taylor-swift-tortured-po/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— From Idealism to Irresponsibility: Comparing College Protests Then and Now – Roger Kimball
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/05/from-idealism-to-irresponsibility-comparing-college-protests-then-and-now/

BREITBART
— Pro-Palestinian Encampment at University of Chicago Demands Reparations, Defunding Police – ELIZABETH WEIBEL
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/05/04/pro-palestinian-encampment-at-university-of-chicago-demands-reparations-defunding-police/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Texas college uses alumni group to organize LGBT graduation – Brendan McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/texas-college-uses-alumni-group-organize-lgbt-graduation/25336

DAILY WIRE
— Google Reverses Decision To Ban Trump Ad Targeting Biden On Inflation, Illegal Immigration – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/google-reverses-decision-to-ban-trump-ad-targeting-biden-on-inflation-illegal-immigration-report

FOX NEWS
— College campus chaos works in Republicans favor. Collegiate unrest and the war in the Middle East are dividing Democrats, and Republicans are making sure voters know ahead of the election. – Chad Pergram
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-believe-college-chaos-works-favor
— Anti-Israel protesters arrested after breaking into Chicago Art Institute building. At least 50 people were arrested Saturday after protesters barricaded a campus building, officials said.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352338990112
— Anti-Israel groups accuse Chicago, DNC of trying to ‘protect’ Biden from protests at 2024 Dem convention. A coalition of anti-Israel agitators hope to protest at the Democratic National Convention to take their message ‘directly’ to President Biden. – Kyle Morris
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/anti-israel-groups-accuse-chicago-dnc-trying-protect-biden-protests-2024-dem-convention
— ‘Stop the invasion’: Migrant flights in battleground state ignite bipartisan backlash from lawmakers. A sheriff told Fox News Digital that Wednesday was just ‘one of many instances’ where migrants have come to Montana seeking asylum. – Aubrie Spady, Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stop-invasion-migrant-flights-battleground-state-ignite-bipartisan-backlash-lawmakers

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Another Government Agency Falls for DEI Quackery. – IAN KINGSBURY (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly shout at those who are the following that Republicans cause all their problems: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, in America illegally, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/another-government-agency-falls-for-dei-quackery/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services won’t let tragedy go to waste. A newly released report implicates “discrimination” in 70 percent of pregnancy-related deaths in the state and recommends a suite of leftist policies to remedy this alleged epidemic of hatred. Yet a quick diagnosis — free from political bias — reveals that the report and its conclusions are ideology masquerading as science.)

PJ MEDIA
— The Selfish Idiocy of Modern, Woke ‘Martyrs’ – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/04/the-selfish-idiocy-of-modern-woke-martyrs-n4928759

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Accused of ‘Deliberately’ Misleading Arizona House to Host Drag Story Hour at the Capitol – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/04/democrat-hosts-drag-story-hour-at-the-capitol-n2638563

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— MAGA Is Demoting the Anti-Abortion Forces It Once Coddled – Michelle Goldberg (COMMENT: What changes do Trump want to the Republican Party platform?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/opinion/kari-lake-abortion.html
— At Donor Retreat, Trump Calls Biden Administration the ‘Gestapo’ – Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/politics/trump-donors.html
— Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job. Charlie Spies, a veteran election-law lawyer, had been under attack since soon after he joined the Republican National Committee in March. – Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/spies-rnc-lawyer.html
— Politics Without Trump? His Youngest Fans Barely Remember It. Democrats call Donald J. Trump dangerous. Republicans see him as revolutionary. For young Trump voters, he is just normal. – Charles Homans (COMMENT: I am 75. I have ever-increasingly followed government and politics and especially since I became a postal employee when I was 18.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/politics/trump-biden-campaign-young-voters.html
— From Free Speech to Free Palestine: Six Decades of Student Protest. The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least to the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s. – Richard Fausset (COMMENT: Beyond overwhelmingly, my UIC and NIU classmates opposed the Vietnam War.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/college-protests-free-speech.html

AOL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.aol.com/news/united-methodists-remove-anti-gay-194325883.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.aol.com/decades-silent-protest-advocates-students-110225100.html

ABC NEWS
— College protests updates: Police arrest dozens at Art Institute of Chicago
https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-israel-palestine-war/?id=109734946
— Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters – AP (COMMENT: Because I have always opposed pot, Libertarian plants in the following have always worked very hard against me: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc.)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-speak-libertarian-national-convention-addressing-party-linked-109837995

MSN
— ‘No Bailouts for Campus’: Will Joe Biden block anti-Israel protesters from getting student loan forgiveness? – Shweta Kukreti
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/no-bailouts-for-campus-will-joe-biden-block-anti-israel-protesters-from-getting-student-loan-forgiveness/ar-AA1o87iy

FAST COMPANY
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91118311/immigrants-us-cities-federal-government-funding

JILL ON MONEY
— What’s Your Retirement Number? (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced into early retirement.)
https://www.jillonmoney.com/blog/whats-your-retirement-number
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What will it take for you to retire comfortably? For years, people would contact me to help them figure out their “NUMBER”, as if there were one magic number that anybody could use. A recent oft-quoted survey from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance tried to boil the results down to one number and (drumroll, please) it is $1.46 million, up “a whopping 53% from the $951,000 target Americans reported in 2020.” Obviously, the survey result number is much higher than the median ($86,900) or mean ($333,940) amount of money held in a retirement account, according to the Federal Reserve. It is unclear how respondents determined their numbers. My guess is that they had $1 million in their heads and then tried to factor in inflation and longer life expectancy to come up with some number that vaguely resembled their specific number.)

KIPLINGER
— Why So Many Men are Bad at Retirement. Older men today came of age amid the social upheavals of the 1960s and ’70s, but their formative years were deeply planted in the traditional world of segregation and sexual stereotyping. – DAWN FALLIK (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced into early retirement.)
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/why-so-many-men-are-bad-at-retirement

GAO REVIEW
— Velma Butler motivated me to pass the CPA examination and to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.
https://www.gao.gov/assets/GAO_REVIEW_1978_WINTER.pdf
(FROM THE 1978 REPORT: Velma Butler, auditor, spoke on “The Advantages of Being a CPA and the Opportunities Available to Young People in the Accounting Profession,” at the Archdiocese of Chicago Schools, Aug. 19.)

May 4, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Mayor Johnson considers moving downtown migrant shelter to South Side ahead of DNC
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-considers-moving-downtown-migrant-shelter-to-bridgeport-ahead-of-dnc-11th-ward-ald-nicole-lee-says/14762736/
— University of Chicago protest: President says pro-Palestinian encampment ‘cannot continue’ University president said protesters have vandalized buildings, flown Palestinian flag on school flagpole. – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/uchicago-protest-university-of-chicago-president-says-student-pro-palestinian-encampment-on-college-campus-cannot-continue/14760654/
— 9 Chicago police officers on leaked Oath Keepers list will not be punished, CPD says. Far-right, anti-government Oath Keepers played large role in Jan. 6 insurrection. (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition not only played a role in Republican defeats, they caused Republican defeats.)
https://abc7chicago.com/9-members-of-chicago-police-department-on-leaked-oath-keepers-list-will-not-be-punished-cpd-says-group-played-role-in-jan-6/14759928/

NBC5
— Pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally on University of Chicago campus. Students and university officials on Friday reached an “impasse” during talks about the encampment, which was set up on Monday by pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pro-israel-pro-palestinian-demonstrators-rally-on-university-of-chicago-campus/3428439/

CBS2
— University of Chicago United for Palestine protesters clash with counter-protesters; police head to scene
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/university-of-chicago-united-for-palestine-protesters-clash/
— Dueling protests as University of Chicago United for Palestine encampment continues. University of Chicago police officers were seen in the center of the Main Quad, separating the UChicago United for Palestine protesters from a group with American flags. – Darius Johnson
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/dueling-protests-as-university-of-chicago-united-for-palestine-encampment-continues/
— Chicago activists make plea for 48 hours of peace this weekend. Community leaders in Pilsen issued a call to action ahead of the Cinco de Mayo weekend. They called for a 48-hour unity challenge – a message they’re spreading not only through a video on social media, but also to neighborhoods outside of their own. – Marybel Gonzalez
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-activists-make-plea-for-48-hours-of-peace-this-weekend/
— Police come to University of Chicago amid clash between protest groups. The university has said the UChicago United for Palestine tent encampment that has been on the Main Quad since Monday must come to an end. – Darius Johnson
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/police-come-to-university-of-chicago-amid-clash-between-protest-groups/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker signs election bill that would favor Democrats in November – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/legislators-pass-election-bill-that-would-favor-democrats-in-november/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: University of Chicago prepares to ‘intervene’ to remove pro-Palestine encampment from campus – REBECCA JOHNSON, ALICE YIN, CAROLINE KUBZANSKY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/03/university-of-chicago-prepares-to-intervene-to-remove-pro-palestine-encampment-from-campus/
— Alderman opposes Johnson’s proposed new migrant shelter location ahead of Democratic convention – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/03/alderman-opposes-johnsons-proposed-new-migrant-shelter-location-ahead-of-democratic-convention/
— Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests – JESSE BEDAYN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/03/campus-protests/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— University of Chicago officials, protesters hit ‘impasse’ over pro-Palestinian encampment. On a mostly peaceful day, tensions briefly bubbled over when counter-protesters confronted the demonstrators at the university’s Edward Levi Hall. An altercation prompted campus police to respond. – Violet Miller, Jessica Ma and David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/03/university-of-chicago-officials-pro-palestinian-protesters-encampment-impasse

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans slam new state election law favoring incumbents – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240503/illinois-state-politics/republicans-slam-new-state-election-law-favoring-incumbents/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/illinois-awards-35-new-pot-shop-licenses
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly shout at Blacks that discrimination against Blacks has caused, is causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/midwest-economy-growth-depends-addressing-racism-opinion#/

JOURNAL COURIER
— Local officials feel Illinois bill is aimed at Madison County Republican Jay Keeven. Bill to eliminate ‘slated’ General Assembly candidates awaits JB Pritzker’s action. – Scott Cousins
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/jay-keeven-madison-county-republican-party-19435887.php

DAILY JOURNAL
— Illinois gun lawsuits headed to U.S. Supreme Court? – Greg Bishop
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/illinois/illinois-gun-lawsuits-headed-to-u-s-supreme-court/article_139b6902-07ed-11ef-919c-7774b1a48291.html

WJOL
— IRS Acts To Address Wide Disparity In Audit Rates Between Black Taxpayers And Other Filers – AP
https://www.wjol.com/irs-acts-to-address-wide-disparity-in-audit-rates-between-black-taxpayers-and-other-filers/

WGLT
— Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles – Rhitu Chatterjee (COMMENT: What percent of scientists are stoners?)
https://www.wglt.org/2024-05-03/scientists-welcome-new-rules-on-marijuana-but-research-will-still-face-obstacles

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-marijuana-backers-eye-proposed-federal-regulatory-change-as-an-aid-to-legalizing-pot-in-more-states/

WIFR
— IRS says it will boost audits on wealthy, address racial disparities
https://www.wifr.com/2024/05/03/irs-says-it-will-boost-audits-wealthy-address-racial-disparities/

WGME
— 108 paid sick days? Illinois school district superintendent’s contract sparks outrage – KRISTINA WATROBSKI
https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/108-paid-sick-days-illinois-school-district-superintendents-contract-sparks-outrage-edwardsville-community-school-district-7-dr-patrick-shelton-education-vacation-time-sick-leave-personal-days-crisis-in-the-classroom

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Fifth Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/42726/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-fifth-day-on-quad/

WHEATON PATCH
— DUPAGE VETERANS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 10th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER – Sat, May 4, 2024 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/calendar/event/20240504/5765b6e4-f00c-4fcd-8182-d2d3bcc3fff3/dupage-veterans-foundation-announces-10th-annual-fundraiser

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-83/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— See Who Supports and Who Opposes Restoring Direct Elections
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/02/who-supports-and-opposes-restoring-direct-elections/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Below are two lists of public officials, party officials, civic leaders, grassroots leaders, activists, and candidates who have communicated either their support or their opposition to giving back to all Republican voters the right to directly elect their representatives to the Illinois Republican Party’s state central committee, our state party’s senior governing board.)
— Help Me, Help You
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/02/help-me-help-you/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thank you to everyone who has already stood up for fellow Republican voters in Illinois by demanding that our vote be restored in OUR state party. Please keep spreading the word and encouraging others to sign-on. Any Republican in Illinois is invited to do so HERE. And my latest piece with some interesting history about the Illinois GOP and how we got to where we are (i.e., Republicans losing the big races most all of the time), is HERE. Thanks again and have a great weekend.)

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Candidates feel ‘cheated, violated, robbed’ after Pritzker enacts law ending slating. Despite law, elections board will accept petitions. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1667fea4-097b-11ef-8d4e-237d3a918b26.html
— Illinois taxpayer cost to consolidate transit system could be out $1.5 billion – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_47a96222-0963-11ef-9c2c-dba4212a7ba5.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— With less than one month to go, session hits high gear in Springfield
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/658220610-with-less-than-one-month-to-go-session-hits-high-gear-in-springfield

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Kenneally Opposition to Bill Eliminating Mandatory DCFS Reporting of Drug Positive Babies to Local State’s Attorney’s Draws Avalanche of Criticism
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/03/kenneally-opposition-to-bill-eliminating-mandatory-dcfs-reporting-of-drug-positive-babies-to-local-states-attorneys-draws-avalanche-of-criticism/
— Free Ride for GOP State’s Attorney Candidate Randi Freese and County Board Candidates Deena Krieger, Carl Kamienski
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/04/free-ride-for-gopstates-attorney-candidate-randi-freese-and-county-board-candidates-deena-krieger-carl-kamienski/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Supermajority Passes Election Bill That Protects Democratic Incumbents as IL GOP Leaders Fail to Identify 50 Candidates to Run in November
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/supermajority-passes-election-bill-that-protects-democratic-incumbents-as-il-gop-leaders-fail-to-identify-50-candidates-to-run-in-november.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Noncitizens caught voting in U.S. elections — here’s how they did it. Illegal noncitizen voters were three times more likely to be Dems than GOP. – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: Illegals use false identifications.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/noncitizens-do-vote-in-us-elections-heres-how-they/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Denial of equal protection for whites: How culture countered the Constitution in America – William Perry Pendley (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Americans who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time should not count on equal protection.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2990750/denial-of-equal-protection-for-whites-how-culture-countered-the-constitution-in-america/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Joe Biden’s Senior Moment of the Week (Vol. 92)
https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/watch-joe-bidens-senior-moment-of-the-week-vol-92/

NEW YORK POST
— US taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing idiotic college extremism – David Harsanyi
https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/opinion/us-taxpayers-shouldnt-be-subsidizing-idiotic-college-extremism/

AMAC
— How much value does a college degree hold in 2024? (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees from non-Ivy League colleges are WORTHLESS, that is, a) my 1970 bachelor’s degree in management from NIU is WORTHLESS, b) my 1976 MBA from Loyola is WORTHLESS, c) my 1980 master’s degree in accounting from DePaul is WORTHLESS, and d) my 1997 master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT is WORTHLESS. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://amac.us/poll/college-degree-2024/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— Biden approves 100,000 illegals for Obamacare next year – AP
https://afn.net/ap/politics/biden-approves-100-000-illegals-for-obamacare-next-year/
— ‘Enough is enough’: Survey shows Americans fed up with illegal immigration – Chad Groening
https://afn.net/national-security/2024/05/03/enough-is-enough-survey-shows-americans-fed-up-with-illegal-immigration/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— University of Chicago Protesters Demand Defunding of Police, Reparations, and Emissions Reductions – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/03/university-of-chicago-protesters-demand-defunding-of-police-reparations-and-emissions-reductions/
— House Speaker Johnson Finally Has Border Crisis Concerns
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/03/too-little-too-late-house-speaker-johnson-finally-has-border-crisis-concerns/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illegals fly Florida – Mike McDaniel
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/illegals_fly_florida.html

BREITBART
— J.D. Vance Blasts Joe Biden Giving Americans’ ‘Hard-Earned Money’ to DACA Illegal Aliens via Obamacare – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/03/j-d-vance-obamacare-daca-illegals/
— Blue State Blues: Democrats Should Skip Chicago, Hold Zoom Convention Again – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/03/blue-state-blues-democrats-should-skip-chicago-hold-zoom-convention-again/

CENTER SQUARE
— Why no room at the inns? Feds filled ’em with people here illegally. – Brian Lonergan
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_c4b3ba7a-0962-11ef-b775-fb703c5ba5a0.html

DAILY CALLER
— Will States Prevent Illegal Immigrants From Unlawfully Voting In November?
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/03/berry-states-prevent-illegal-aliens-unlawful-vote-november/
— Want To Alleviate The Border Crisis? Follow Texas’ Blueprint
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/03/davis-alleviate-border-crisis-texas-blueprint/
— To promote DEI is to promote hatred against Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/03/abc-news-president-kim-godwin-dei-chopping-block/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Congressional Subpoena Reveals Airports Used to Facilitate Illegal Immigration – Kari Jacobson
https://www.fairus.org/legislation/executive/congressional-subpoena-reveals-airports-used-facilitate-illegal-immigration
— Illegal Aliens Issue List of Demands After Hundreds Take Over City Park and Refuse to Leave – Joey Chester
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2024/05/03/illegal-aliens-issue-list-demands-after-hundreds-take-over-city-park-and-refuse

FOX NEWS
— ‘Stop caving to the woke mobs’: GOP ramps up attacks on vulnerable Dems amid anti-Israel campus unrest. A veteran political strategist argues that protests sweeping college campuses are ‘problematic for Democrats on several fronts’ – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stop-caving-woke-mobs-gop-ramps-up-attacks-vulnerable-dems-anti-israel-campus-unrest

MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH
— When God’s design is rejected, the whole community suffers – Stacey Eising (COMMENT: Politics is nasty/vicious. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have used against me the most my having been baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have stressed the most that unlike them, I am not a member of a church, I do not attend church services, and I do not give money to a church. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me including removing me from the 2024 Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee and ending my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021.)
https://reporter.lcms.org/2024/gods-design-for-sexuality-starting-the-conversation/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Northwestern Hit with Lawsuit, Civil-Rights Complaints over Concessions to Encampment Organizers – ZACH KESSEL
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/northwestern-hit-with-lawsuit-civil-rights-complaints-over-concessions-to-encampment-organizers/
— Biden Giving Obamacare to 100,000 Illegal Immigrants Is Gross Executive Overreach – PHILIP KLEIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/biden-giving-obamacare-to-100000-illegal-immigrants-is-gross-executive-overreach/

TOWNHALL
— Illegal Immigrants Ambush Michigan State Capitol to Demand Driver Licenses – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/03/illegal-immigrants-gather-at-michigan-state-capitol-to-demand-driver-licenses-n2638620
— Investigating the Investigators | Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson with Andrew McCarthy on Trump case
https://townhall.com/podcasts/townhallreview/2024/05/02/investigating-the-investigators-%7C-dan-proft-&-amy-jacobson-with-andrew-mccarthy-on-trump-case
— The Left’s Radicalization Of Our Children – Scott Hogenson
https://townhall.com/columnists/scotthogenson/2024/05/04/the-lefts-radicalization-of-our-children-n2638619

ZERO HEDGE
— Biden Parole Program Has Flown Illegals To More Than 45 US Cities – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/unlawful-sleight-hand-biden-parole-program-has-flown-illegals-more-45-us-cities

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— University of Chicago President Says ‘Encampment Cannot Continue’ The university is home to the Chicago statement, a framework for free expression that has been embraced by other colleges. – Mitch Smith and Robert Chiarito
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/us/university-of-chicago-protest.html
— Joe Biden, Pot President? The president’s allies say the Justice Department’s chill take on marijuana has a political upside. – Jess Bidgood (COMMENT: Pot is poison.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/us/politics/marijuana-reclassification-biden.html

WASHINGTON POST
— 134 protesters arrested on 2 campuses had no connection to schools, NYPD says. More than a quarter of protesters arrested Tuesday at Columbia and 60 percent at the City College of New York had no connections to the schools. – Daniel Wu
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/03/columbia-arrests-not-students-nypd/

ABC NEWS
— Politics is nasty/vicious. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted the most that I am a White supremacist, NAZI, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-compares-political-opponents-vermin-root-alarming-historians/story?id=104847748

YAHOO
— Nikki Haley calls former president ‘diminished’ and ‘unhinged’ (COMMENT: What do the Haley supporters in your congressional district, county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct say about Trump? How many would rather see Biden elected than Trump?)
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-federal-election-case-paused-081120649.html

REUTERS
— Trump vows to fight ‘anti-white feeling’ in US. His allies have a plan – Gram Slattery and Nathan Layne (COMMENT: To curry favor more with minorities, White Democrats and White RINOs ever-increasingly paint themselves as being anti-White.)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-vows-fight-anti-white-feeling-us-his-allies-have-plan-2024-05-04/

MSNBC
— In a second term, Trump intends to address ‘a bias against white’ As his team prepares to protect white people from discrimination, Donald Trump says he’s concerned about the “problem” related to the “bias against white.” – Steve Benen (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Americans who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time should not count on equal protection.)
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/second-term-trump-intends-address-bias-white-rcna150556

MSN
— Lara Trump’s Plan For RNC Is Utterly Shredded By Former Chair – Lee Moran
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lara-trump-s-plan-for-rnc-is-utterly-shredded-by-former-chair/ar-BB1ivFva
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The duty of the RNC, Steele said, was raising money for all Republican candidates on the ballot and putting in place “the infrastructure every candidate will need.” “You are required, Lara, so let me give you a little bit of training here since you want the job,” he continued. “You are required to organize and coordinate every state party and the territories of the United States who are in the Republican family and you are to provide them the platform from which you will launch a platform to talk about what the party believes in.” “Oh, I’m sorry, we don’t have a platform so is that your number one priority, madame co-chair? No, I don’t think so,” Steele added. “You gotta understand what a party is there for.”)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/hope-hicks-on-trump-campaign-messaging-we-were-all-just-following-his-lead-f1fbd2d0
— Illinois’s Plan to Fund Public Universities on the Basis of Race. Schools with abysmal graduation rates would get more money simply for enrolling minorities. – Neetu Arnold
https://wirepoints.org/illinoiss-plan-to-fund-public-universities-on-the-basis-of-race-wall-street-journal/
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING: The UAW Has a Gaza Policy. Auto workers chief Shawn Fain signals the union’s solidarity with violent protesters. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/shawn-fain-uaw-hamas-gaza-israel-campus-protests-39d68e2f
— Are Americans Ready for War? As our enemies advance, a prescient author considers what it would take for the U.S. to avoid defeat. The answer is sobering. – Barton Swaim (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly flood America with anti-Americans.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mark-helprin-asks-are-americans-ready-for-war-novelist-scholar-0214b82b
— Biden Needs to Learn From the Democrats’ Disaster in ’68. The lesson of that tumultuous political summer is clear: The fireworks may be on the party’s left, but the votes needed for victory are on the right. – James Traub
https://www.wsj.com/politics/biden-needs-to-learn-from-the-democrats-disaster-in-68-9024144a
— ‘Follow Your Dreams’ and Other Terrible Career Advice. Want to make a strong professional start? Be open to every opportunity and embrace the lowliest tasks. – Bonnie Hammer (COMMENT: After you earned your bachelor’s degree, what was the lowliest task that your boss gave you? In 1971, when I was 22 years old, when I was in my 7th month as the Retail Sales Manager in the Chicago Heights Firestone Store, while the store was open, my boss had me get on a ladder and clean the white walls on moldy tires that had been hanging on the walls of the showroom for many years. That was too much for me. I politely gave him my 2-week notice that I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile. He immediately rudely/threadedly fired me. But then, Oldsmobile withdrew its job offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Previously, my Firestone Store boss had me pump gasoline, mount, balance, and install tires, change engine oil and filters, remove and install batteries, deliver major appliances, etc. He did not approve of my demographics including my being a draft-avoider, college graduate, conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, Crete resident, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844. He had not hired me, the Firestone district office had hired me and assigned me to his store. He refused to let me start in his store until I passed a 2-week probationary period in Firestone’s Gary Indiana store. What little understanding/tolerance/sympathy he had for me was because a) I had worked my way through college and b) my father had died suddenly in October of 1969 and I was living with and helping support my mother and brother because of that.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/follow-your-dreams-and-other-terrible-career-advice-3f23590b
— The Government-Spending Jobs Boom. Most new jobs are in healthcare, government and social assistance. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-jobs-healthcare-social-assistance-economy-investment-efe3a8e2
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In many states run by progressives such as Oregon, California and Illinois, government, healthcare and social assistance account for more than all of the net new jobs. That means those states are losing jobs in other industries. Illinois has added about 52,000 jobs in government, healthcare and social assistance over the last year—about double the number of its overall new jobs.)

INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
— Public accounting had absolutely no interest in me even though a) I had passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, b) I had become a licensed CPA, c) I had earned four other job-related professional certifications, d) I had earned master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, e) I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year, and f) I had worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $115,439-$150,075/year a) because I was “too old” (30) when I passed the CPA examination and b) because I am not minority, female, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.
https://insidepublicaccounting.com/2024/05/03/countering-arguments-against-dei-through-metaphors/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Election 2024: Trump Now +10 Over Biden
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/election_2024_trump_now_10_over_biden

DAILY MAIL
— University of Chicago protestors at pro-Palestine encampment rattle off list of demands on their Instagram – including HIV tests and Plan B. Students protestors at UChicago posted a list of supplies they need to camp. UCLA Protestors demand gluten free and vegan supplies. – ALEXA CIMINO
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13380137/university-chicago-pro-palestine-encampment-demands.html

May, 3, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists sue Johnson administration over DNC protests, say city isn’t ready – NELL SALZMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/activists-sue-johnson-administration-over-dnc-protests-say-city-isnt-ready/
— Chicago aldermen and residents criticized Fire Department brass and officials from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for not attending a Thursday meeting on a lack of diversity in the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department. – OLIVIA STEVENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/leaders-miss-meeting-fire-department-hiring/
— Steve Balich wins tiebreaker to reclaim Homer Township Republican post – MICHELLE MULLINS (COMMENT: Based on how a certain leader of the Milton Township Republican Organization is treating me, he will get a registered Republican voter in my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 59 in Wheaton to run against me for Precinct Committeeman in 2026.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/steve-balich-wins-tiebreaker-to-reclaim-homer-township-republican-post/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: AS NAPERVILLE EVER-INCREASINGLY MOVES TO THE LEFT: Tattoo studio proposed for Fort Hill Drive wins OK from Naperville planners – TESS KENNY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/naperville-planning-commission-tattoo-studio-body-art/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago Police won’t discipline nine officers who signed up for extremist group. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling had earlier vowed to rid the department of officers on the anti-government group Oath Keepers rolls. – Dan Mihalopoulos and Tom Schuba (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as being an extremist. They stress that served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/05/02/chicago-police-no-discipline-officers-extremist-group
— Hiring, promotion of Black firefighters falling short, City Council committee told. Three city department heads, including Fire Commissioner Annette Holt, stayed away from Thursday’s hearing at the direction of Mayor Brandon Johnson. That infuriated members of the Council’s Police and Fire Committee. – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government crowed about their success in retaining and promoting their Democrat employees who were minority, female, and/or younger, that is, they crowed about their success in wasting the careers of and getting rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, and/or older.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/05/02/chicago-fire-department-black-hispanic-hiring-discrimination-mayor-johnson
— Petition seeks to stop Johnson’s Chicago male strip club from opening in former Berlin Nightclub space. More than 1,200 people have signed a petition to stop Johnson’s Chicago, a Florida-based male strip club, from opening at 954 W. Belmont Ave. – Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/02/petition-johnsons-chicago-male-strip-club-berlin-nightclub
— If you promote certain activities, for example, if you promote LGBTQ, abortion, booze, gambling, and pot, it should be presumed that you partake of those activities.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/1/25/18485260/dems-promote-pot-legalization-plan-during-north-side-town-hall-this-is-coming

ABC7
— Abortion rights groups sue Chicago over permit to protest outside United Center during DNC – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/dnc-2024-abortion-rights-groups-file-lawsuit-against-chicago-to-protest-outside-united-center-during-democratic-national-convention/14757039/
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14757221/
— Chicago-area college protest organizers push back against accusations of antisemitism. Quiet day Thursday at University of Chicago encampment on quad. – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/student-protest-today-chicago-area-organizers-push-back-against-accusations-of-antisemitism-at-northwestern-biden-speaks-out/14757015/

NBC5
— Richest person in Illinois revealed in new Forbes Magazine ranking. The former richest person in Illinois, Citadel founder Ken Griffin, moved to Florida in 2023.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/richest-person-illinois-forbes-magazine-walmart/3427037/
— IRS aims to more than double its audit rate for wealthiest taxpayers in strategic plan update – Kate Dore (COMMENT: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I worked for GAO for 3 years on audits of IRS at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $115,439-$123,136/year.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/irs-aims-to-more-than-double-its-audit-rate-for-wealthiest-taxpayers-in-strategic-plan-update/3427067/

CBS2
— Meetings held as Pro-Palestinian protests continue at DePaul, University of Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/meetings-held-as-pro-palestinian-protests-continue-at-depaul-university-of-chicago/
— Pro-Palestinian protests continue at several Chicago universities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yba7mJ4n1KM
— ACLU and reproductive rights groups sue Chicago after permit for DNC protest denied
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8n3lGFjArc
— Lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of enabling harassment at pro-Palestinian encampment. – Adam Harrington
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lawsuit-northwestern-university-harassment-pro-palestinian-encampment/
— 93 Chicago city employees made over $100,000 in overtime in 2023 – Suzanne Le Mignot, Carol Thompson (COMMENT: While I worked for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969, I worked all the overtime hours that I could.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/93-chicago-city-employees-over-100000-overtime-2023/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/dozens-of-chicago-city-employees-made-over-100000-in-overtime-last-year/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSOflUewNY

WGN9
— ACLU sues Chicago over DNC march denial – Christine Flores
https://wgntv.com/news/democratic-national-convention-chicago-2024/chicago-dnc-aclu-lawsuit/

FOX32
— Chicago rejects ACLU march request for 2024 DNC
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-rejects-aclu-march-request-for-2024-dnc
— Jewish United Fund slams Northwestern’s response to campus protests – Terrence Lee
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jewish-united-fund-slams-northwesterns-response-to-campus-protests

JOURNAL COURIER
— Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions. – Jerry Nowicki, Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-ballot-access-amendment-introduced-19435696.php

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— College commencements mark the beginning of new opportunities for graduates – Janet Gooch (COMMENT: What was your situation when you earned your bachelor’s degree? When I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in August of 1970, I was debt-free and I owned a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. I had accepted the only job offer that I had gotten, to be the Retail Sales Manager for the Chicago Heights Firestone Store. My father had died suddenly in October of 1969. I lived with and helped support my mother and brother in Crete. My financial hardship draft deferment application was pending.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/03/your-turn-college-commencements-mark-new-opportunities-for-graduates/73529080007/

WCIA
— The IRS is overhauling how it audits. Here’s who is a target – Alix Martichoux (COMMENT: I should write a book about why the Democrats who ran IRS in 1978 disallowed my education deductions.)
https://www.wcia.com/news/national/the-irs-is-overhauling-how-it-audits-heres-who-is-a-target/

DAILY ILLINI
— Encampment continues to day 5 on Main Quad
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/2024/05/02/encampment-day-5-main-quad/

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— LGBTQ advocacy group sues Chicago over protest permit denial
https://www.courthousenews.com/lgbtq-advocacy-group-sues-chicago-over-protest-permit-denial/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-282/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/02/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-82/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— Read the Chicago Tribune’s reporting on the 1986 Illinois GOP convention that robbed your vote
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/02/read-the-chicago-tribunes-reporting-on-the-1986-illinois-gop-convention-that-robbed-your-vote/
(FROM THE 1986 ARTICLE: Critics of electing state central committeeman, including State Senate Minority Leader James “Pate” Philip (R., Wood Dale), long have argued that the unpaid office–which in effect is a seat on the party’s board of directors — ought to be taken off the ballot. They successfully supported a plan adopted last year by the state legislature which allowed political parties to choose whether to popularly elect or to have party committeemen pick the state central committee members. . .The opponents charged the decision abolishing the election ballot procedure was aimed at Mary Jo Arndt of Lombard, who is the Republican state central committeeman for the 6th Congressional District. Arndt, the only woman on the 22-member state central committee, embarrassed Philip in 1982 by defeating his choice for the post. “The decision was regrettable,” said Arndt, declining to comment further about the decision. But Philip argued that Arndt has as good a chance of being re-elected as she does now. “We’re talking about three years from now,” he said. “Who can say what will happen between now and then?”)

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Since 1986, continuing to stop direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members has been the top priority of the IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO). Nevertheless, I have promoted direct election of IRP SCC members big time since I became an elected a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2000. I should write a book about what I have done to promote direct election and the many big adverse actions that past and present IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders have taken against me because of that. In 2004, they rudely ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer. In 2004 and 2010, they rudely ended my service as MTRO webmaster. In 2021, they rudely ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks. Last week, they rudely ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee. The procedure used to elect IRP SCC members since 1986 has resulted in the IRP becoming ever-increasingly anti-conservative if not anti-Republican. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What discourages your Republican Precinct Committeeman from attending meetings of Republican organizations? For me it includes my vivid memories of the many big adverse actions that leaders of those organizations, their operatives, and their dupes have taken against me before, during, and after those meetings since 1999. I should write a book about those leaders, their operatives, and their dupes and the many big adverse actions that they have taken against me before, during, and after those meetings since 1999. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If you were asked what things have you done politically that your critics/opponents have used against you the most, how would you respond? I would respond that:

— I have strongly supported direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members since 2000 and especially as an IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee member in 2008 and this year,
— I have served as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000,
— I supported Pat O’Malley in the 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary,
— I supported Jim Oberweis in Republican primaries in 2002, 2004, and 2006,
— I served as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007,
— I ran for Milton Township Republican Organization Treasurer in 2004,
— I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012,
— I served as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019,
— I supported Alan Bolds for Wheaton Mayor in 2007,
— I successfully led efforts to stop video gambling and the sale of pot in Wheaton,
— I supported Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 general elections,
— I sought to be appointed to a vacant Wheaton City Council West District position in 2019,
— I have always promoted personal responsibility, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— I have always promoted traditional marriage and family, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of LGBTQ,
— I have always promoted right to life, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of abortion,
— I have always promoted E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of illegal immigration,
— I have always promoted Second Amendment rights, that is, I have always opposed diminishment of those rights,
— I have always promoted conservative values, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, and
— I have always promoted equal opportunity, that is, I have always opposed race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Rep. Grant Statement on HB2412
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/658220574-rep-grant-statement-on-hb2412
(FROM THE ARTICLE: State Representative Amy Grant recently made a statement regarding the House Republican Caucus’s decision to place a unified “present” vote on the last-minute Election Omnibus bill (HB2412) brought forward by Illinois Democrats. Grant expressed her concerns about the bill, stating, “I voted present on HB2412 because it is another example of the abuse Illinois politicians bring to our sacred legislative process within the Statehouse. The majority party should be ashamed of filing last-minute legislation that completely lacks transparency and wreaks of self-serving political corruption.” She further emphasized the need for legislative priorities to focus on keeping families healthy, neighborhoods safe, and taxes low, rather than serving partisan political agendas. The statement comes in response to the controversial bill and highlights Grant’s stance on the importance of transparency and accountability in the legislative process.)

COOK COUNTY REPORT
— Lawsuit says Northwestern failed Jewish students by ‘coddling’ pro-Hamas, ‘terror-supporting’ encampment
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/658218091-lawsuit-says-northwestern-failed-jewish-students-by-coddling-pro-hamas-terror-supporting-encampment

JOHN KASS
— Chicago Mayor Panics, Runs From Reporters Asking About Slain Cop’s Funeral
https://johnkassnews.com/politics-and-police-funerals/

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker doubles down with $827 million of taxpayer money for expansion by troubled electric vehicle maker, Rivian – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-doubles-down-with-827-million-of-taxpayer-money-for-expansion-by-troubled-electric-vehicle-maker-rivian-wirepoints/
— To tell media students to “advocate for emotions, not the facts” is dangerous for society
https://wirepoints.org/for-media-to-advocate-for-emotions-not-the-facts-is-dangerous-for-society-wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems Putting Three Referendum Questions on the Ballot to Prevent Citizen Initiatives
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/dems-putting-three-referendum-questions-on-the-ballot-to-prevent-citizen-initiatives/
— McHenry County GOP Convention Nominates Randi Freese for State’s Attorney in Unanimous Vote
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/mchenry-county-gop-convention-nominates-randi-freese-for-states-attorney-in-unanimous-vote/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Student protesters should be arrested, charged and expelled. Break the rules, face the consequences. – Scott Walker
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/student-protesters-should-be-arrested-charged-and-/
— Biden again reads speaking instructions in North Carolina remarks – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/joe-biden-again-reads-speaking-instructions-in-nor/
— Muslim group blasts Biden speech addressing chaos on college campus – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/muslim-group-blasts-joe-biden-speech-addressing-ch/
— IRS says it will need more money soon – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I worked for GAO for 3 years on audits of IRS at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $115,439-$123,136/year.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/irs-says-it-will-need-more-money-soon/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/united-methodists-winnowed-conservative-exodus-emb/
— Biden grants DACA migrants access to Obamacare money
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/joe-biden-grants-daca-migrants-access-to-obamacare/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Denver mayor promotes how to deal with migrants ‘playbook’ – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2988482/denver-mayor-promotes-deal-migrants-playbook/
— DeSantis keeps DEI out of teacher training in new Florida law – Jenny Goldsberry (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors required their employees to take lots of DEI training. Democrats use DEI to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/2988449/desantis-keeps-dei-out-of-teacher-training/
— When the woke begin to hate – W. James Antle III
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-lead-stories/2987946/when-the-woke-begin-to-hate/
— Republicans raise national security threat concerns over admitting Gazan refugees – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/2988947/republicans-raise-security-threats-admitting-gazan-refugees/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Admin Funneled $1.3 Million to Taliban – Adam Kredo
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/biden-admin-funneled-1-3-million-to-taliban-audit-finds/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump suggests when he might make VP pick as these four contenders reportedly emerge – Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/us-news/trump-suggests-when-he-might-make-vp-pick-as-these-four-contenders-reportedly-emerge/
— College idiots calling for ‘Intifada’ have no idea how many innocents have died from that word – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/opinion/college-idiots-calling-for-intifada-have-no-idea-how-many-innocents-have-died-from-that-word/

AMERICAN THINKER
— America’s immigration nightmare: The economic and social fallout – Joseph Ford Cotto
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/america_s_immigration_nightmare_the_economic_and_social_fallout.html

BLAZE
— 13 House Democrats vote for resolution that condemns ‘the Biden administration’s open-borders policies’ – ALEX NITZBERG
https://www.theblaze.com/news/13-democrats-biden-border-resolution

DAILY CALLER
— House Republicans Demand DHS Update Report On Number Of Illegal Aliens In US
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/02/exclusive-house-republicans-demand-dhs-update-report-on-number-of-illegal-aliens-in-the-us/
— Northern Border Patrol Sector Sets New Record In Migrant Encounters
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/02/norhtern-border-swanton-sector-record/

DAILY WIRE
— Dems Worried About College Protests Galvanizing Americans To Vote For Trump – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-worried-about-college-protests-galvanizing-americans-to-vote-for-trump-report

FEDERALIST
— ‘$50 Billion’ Chicago Teachers Union Contract Demands Higher Pay And Lower Expectations – ANGELA MORABITO (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they ever-increasingly lowered promotion requirements to hire, retain, and promote more Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger. That ever-increasingly rendered WORTHLESS my job-related a) bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees, b) six professional certifications, and c) professional license.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/03/50-billion-chicago-teachers-union-contract-demands-higher-pay-and-lower-expectations/

HOT AIR
— AP/NORC Poll: Only 14% of Americans Trust the Media – ED MORRISSEY
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2024/05/02/apnorc-poll-only-14-of-americans-trust-the-media-n3787626

MRC TV
— Dems Urge For Biden Orders On Reparations To Boost Black Vote – ERIC SCHEINER (COMMENT: Reparations for Black voters today, reparations tomorrow for voters who are the following: liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-married, non-rich, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, illegals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.)
https://mrctv.org/blog/eric-scheiner/dems-urge-biden-orders-reparations-boost-black-vote
— People are simply ignorant of what journalists do, and that they’re their friends and neighbors, according to an Associated Press (AP) article attempting to explain away results of a new survey showing that more than half of Americans greatly trust the election news they’re being fed. – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/ap-people-dont-trust-media-because-they-dont-know-what-journalists-do-theyre
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The national poll of adults by the American Press Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, conducted March 21-25, reveals that Americans do, indeed, distrust the media’s election coverage. The AP article fails to report that the survey results show that more than four of five – 83% – of adults say they’re at least “somewhat” concerned about the accuracy of what the media’s reporting about the upcoming election. Still, the article does disclose that more than half of adults have even more serious concerns about the integrity of what the media’s telling them: 53% are “extremely“ or “very“ concerned that news organizations will report inaccuracies or misinformation during the election. 52% have little, or no confidence at all, in the information they receive from national news organizations regarding the 2024 elections. 53% have little or no confidence in the information they receive from local news organizations regarding the 2024 elections. Americans also say they’re either extremely or very concerned that news organizations’ election coverage will: “Focus too much on divisions or controversies” (48%), “Report information that has not been confirmed or verified.” (47%), and
“Report factual information that favors one side of an issue.” (44%) In an effort to absolve the media from blame for the results, AP cited the reaction of one of the survey’s sponsors, American Press Institute CEO Michael Bolden. Bolden blamed the Americans’ distrust, not on media bias or inaccuracy, but on the public’s ignorance and politicians: “Years of suspicion about journalists, much of it sown by politicians, is partly responsible, he said. People are also less familiar with how journalism works.” … “There may have been a time when people knew a journalist because one lived on their block…that’s much less likely today.” Americans’ ignorance has caused their “disconnect” from the media, so news outlets need to educate them, especially about “what journalists do” and how they’re actually their “friends and neighbors,” Bolden advised: “There’s a growing disconnect between news organizations and communities that the outlets need to address, by helping to let people know what journalists do and how people reporting news are their friends and neighbors, he said. “Outlets should lean into a convenor role, bringing people together for newsworthy events, he said.” Thus, the people and politicians are really the ones to blame for the public’s growing distrust of the news they’re getting, the AP article suggests.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Don’t Bring Gaza to America – Editorial
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/dont-bring-gaza-to-america/

NEWSMAX
— Ariz. Dems Slammed for Drag Story Hour at Capitol – Jim Thomas
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/arizona-democrats-drag-story-hour/2024/05/02/id/1163300/
— Rep. Tiffany to Newsmax: Gaza Refugees Won’t Be Vetted ‘Properly’ – Nicole Wells
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/tom-tiffany-palestinians-gaza/2024/05/02/id/1163321/

PJ MEDIA
— Wait Until You See How Many Venezuelans Were Arrested in Chicago This Year – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/02/wait-until-you-see-how-many-venezuelans-were-arrested-in-chicago-this-year-n4928711

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Unity on Border Crisis Showing Signs of Cracking – Jenny Beth Martin
https://townhall.com/columnists/jennybethmartin/2024/05/03/democrat-unity-on-border-crisis-showing-signs-of-cracking-n2638572

WORLD
— Well, that didn’t take long. The United Methodists quickly abandon Biblical Christianity. – R. Albert Mohler
https://wng.org/opinions/well-that-didnt-take-long-1714647569

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— IRS addresses disparity in audit rates of Black taxpayers – Fatima Hussein (COMMENT: I should write a book about why the Democrats who ran IRS in 1978 disallowed my education deductions.)
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/irs-acts-to-address-disparity-in-audit-rates-between-black-taxpayers-others-20240502

AOL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in making young people sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.aol.com/nearly-twice-many-gen-z-193815159.html

MSN
— Nearly 3-in-5 Illegal Alien Households Are on Taxpayer-Funded Welfare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/study-find-nearly-3-in-5-illegal-alien-households-are-on-taxpayer-funded-welfare/ar-AA1lS2Zh?ocid=FinanceShimLayer

NEW YORK TIMES
— Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic? Pro-Palestinian student activists say their movement is anti-Zionist but not antisemitic. It is not a distinction that everyone accepts. – Katherine Rosman (COMMENT: My Democrat Chicago office GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates had a hard time demonizing, denigrating, and condemning me as being antisemitic because in 1990, I volunteered to work for the office’s only GS-15 (currently $160,458-$191,900/year) group leader who was Jewish. Further, while I worked for her 1990-1997, I succeeded in getting IIT to appoint her to its board of advisers for its master’s program in financial markets and trading. Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my Democrat Chicago office GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were antisemitic and did not want to work with her or for her. But nevertheless, in 1997, she led the successful effort to force me to take GAO’s early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/nyregion/college-protests-columbia-campus.html
— Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration. President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries. – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/politics/biden-japan-india-immigration.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly shout at women and at everyone else that giving women free immediate no-questions-asked abortions should be everyone’s top priority. How successful have Democrats been doing that in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your school district, and in your precinct? Why are there so many unwanted pregnancies?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/politics/abortion-ballot-measures-2024.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/02/united-method-church-gay-clergy-same-sex-marriages/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rules for Campus Radicals, 2024 A website reveals the planning and strategy behind the current college mayhem. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campus-protests-crimethinc-reports-palestine-israel-f5a8054c
— Why It’s Hard to Get Hired Despite Glowing Jobs Reports – Callum Borchers (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the harder that it will be to get hired: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/us-job-market-white-collar-workers-f453f0b5
— A strong preretirement plan helps you enjoy post-work years. – Stephen Kreider Yoder and Karen Kreider Yoder (COMMENT: When I was 48 years old in 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors misled me to believe that they were going to let me work until I was 55 in 2003 and eligible for regular retirement. But when I was 49 years old in September of 1997, they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/retirement-lessons-california-finances-42cb49ed

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly run America. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Illegals are soldiers in the Democrat army.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2024/05/02/trumps-plan-to-deport-11-million-undocumented-immigrants–impossible/
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2024/05/02/two-essentials-for-authentic–sustainable-dei-work/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2024/05/02/trumps-plan-to-deport-11-million-undocumented-immigrants–impossible/

USA TODAY
— ACLU, abortion rights group sue Chicago over right to protest during Democratic National Convention – Michael Loria
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/03/abortion-rights-group-sues-chicago-for-right-to-protest-during-dnc/73546430007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow over their ever-increasing success in getting religion to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/01/umc-united-methodist-church-general-conference-lifts-40-year-ban-on-lgbtq-clergy-historic-inclusion/73532576007/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Student journalists assaulted, others arrested as protests on college campuses turn violent
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/student-journalists-assaulted-others-arrested-as-protests-on-college-campuses-turn-violent,249556

RUSMUSSEN REPORTS
— Civil War 2? Many Voters Think It’s Likely (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are their soldiers.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/civil_war_2_many_voters_think_it_s_likely

DAILY MAIL
— Moment boatload of migrants sprint off a YACHT after sneaking into America via sea. About 20 migrants arrived by boat at a marina in Newport Beach, California. Sprinted across the jetty and into the city to be picked up by accomplices. Migrants last month used a speedboat to zoom up to a beach near San Diego. – NIC WHITE and MARYANN MARTINEZ
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13378195/Newport-Beach-California-migrant-arrival-boat-dodge-border.html

May 2, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Former President Trump focuses on economy, immigration at Waukesha, Wisconsin rally. Trump campaigns on Wednesdays, when his hush money trial in New York is not in session. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-news-today-former-president-visiting-battleground-states-wisconsin-michigan-wednesday-as-part-of-2024-campaign/14752392/
— Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s moving ahead with effort to oust Speaker Johnson. Her plan seems doomed to fail as Democrats said they would help save Johnson. – Alexandra Hutzler, Lauren Peller, Elizabeth Schulze, and John Parkinson
https://abc7chicago.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-moving-ahead-with-motion-to-vacate-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-next-week/14750691/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://abc7chicago.com/what-marijuana-rescheduling-from-schedule-1-to-3-would-mean-for-illinois-tax-changes-pharmaceutical-studies/14752483/
— Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor’s desk. Once signed, the legislation won’t take effect for several months. – Libby Cathey, Isabella Murray, and Chris Boccia
https://abc7chicago.com/arizona-abortion-ban-senate-passes-repeal-of-1864-ban-sending-it-to-governors-desk/14752122/

NBC5
— Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban. The near-total ban, which predates Arizona’s statehood, permits abortions only to save the patient’s life — and provides no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/arizona-senate-vote-repeal-19th-century-abortion-ban/3425864/
— House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war. It all comes at a time when college campuses and the federal government are struggling to define exactly where political speech crosses into antisemitism. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/house-passes-bill-to-expand-definition-of-antisemitism-amid-growing-campus-protests-over-gaza-war/3426156/
— Illinois bill would combat catalytic converter thefts, lawmaker says. Replacement catalytic converters can cost up to $3,500, officials say. (COMMENT: Sadly, my 2018 Chevy Cruze is one of the most popular vehicles to have its catalytic converters stolen.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-bill-would-combat-catalytic-converter-thefts-lawmaker-says/3426351/

CBS2
— Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Chicago, DePaul meet with school administrations – Marybel Gonzalez
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-university-of-chicago-depaul-administrations/
— Another carnival called off in Chicago’s northwest suburbs; safety concerns cited – Ellie Coatar
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/another-carnival-called-off-chicago-northwest-suburbs/
— Trump holds rally in Wisconsin, as polls show state is still a toss-up – John Dodge
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-returns-to-campaign-with-rally-in-waukesha-wisconsin/
— Chicago Public Schools students hold sit-in to support pro-Palestinian demonstrations – Noel Brennan
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cps-sit-ins/
— Muslim activists plan rally in Springfield to call for cease-fire in Gaza – Todd Feurer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/springfield-rally-gaza-ceasefire-muslim-action-day-illinois-state-capitol/
— DNC protest organizer says pro-Palestinian marches won’t stop until “Palestine is truly free” – Tara Molina, Todd Feurer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/democratic-national-convention-protests-gaza-palestine-protest-demands/

WGN9
— Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump – AP
https://wgntv.com/politics-3/ap-politics/ap-arizona-will-repeal-its-1864-abortion-ban-democrats-are-still-planning-to-use-it-against-trump/

WGN RADIO
— Rick Pearson on closed-door meeting between Dan Proft and Darren Bailey – Brian Althimer
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/rick-pearson-on-closed-door-meeting-between-dan-proft-darren-bailey/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House Democrats advance November ballot questions aimed at driving party turnout – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/house-democrats-advance-november-ballot-questions-aimed-at-driving-party-turnout/
— Trump calls judge ‘crooked’ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order – SCOTT BAUER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/trump-5/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTUTE: As pro-Palestinian protests at some U.S. colleges devolve into violence, Chicago campuses remain peaceful – REBECCA JOHNSON, ZAREEN SYED, SARAH MACARAEG, JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/as-pro-palestinian-protests-at-some-u-s-colleges-devolve-into-violence-chicago-campuses-remain-peaceful/
— Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza – JAKE OFFENHARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/ucla-pro-palestinian-protestor-columbia-university/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTUTE: Chicago Jewish community calls for increased action against antisemitic speech amid campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza – KATE ARMANINI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/chicago-jewish-community-calls-for-increased-action-against-antisemitic-speech-amid-campus-protests-against-the-israel-hamas-war-in-gaza/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban, with Gov. Katie Hobbs expected to sign – ANITA SNOW
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/arizonas-democratic-leaders-get-enough-votes-to-repeal-19th-century-abortion-ban/
— Homer Township Republican committeeperson race to be decided by lot following judge’s order – MICHELLE MULLINS (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that my critics/opponents in Milton Township and in DuPage County will lead a major effort starting in in 2025 to replace me as the DuPage County Milton Township Republican Precinct 59 Committeeman. Of course, I will draw attention big time to those who lead that effort as well as to their operatives and dupes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/homer-township-republican-committeeperson-race-to-be-decided-by-lot-following-judges-order/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Will County judge ruled in favor of Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich’s request to get a ballot for his opponent tossed out, which results in a tie for the position of Republican precinct committeeperson that will be decided by lot. Judge John Anderson wrote in his opinion that one ballot cast for Homer Glen resident Tami O’Brien was not initialed by an election judge and could not be counted. A handful of ballots that were initialed in the wrong spot were not considered in this case and were counted. O’Brien was declared the winner of the March 19 race for Precinct 6 committeeperson in Homer Township by one vote, but Balich, who is also the Will County Board Republican Leader, filed for a recount. Anderson wrote he was sympathetic to O’Brien’s position that not counting the ballot would disenfranchise the voter who cast it. “Rather than this case being called a recount, the process may as well be called a discount because it entails efforts to make a vote not count — even when the vote was otherwise properly cast by a voter who most assuredly had no idea their voice would be ignored,” Anderson wrote. But the judge wrote the law is clear that all ballots need to be endorsed or initialed by an election judge and that the Illinois Supreme Court has considered this a requirement for 125 years. “No matter how sympathetic the Court may be to Ms. O’Brien’s position, it is not for a trial court judge to ignore plain statutory language nor directives from the Illinois Supreme Court,” Anderson wrote. O’Brien beat Balich in the March 19 election by 115 votes to 114. With the one vote tossed out, the result ends in a tie and a winner will be determined at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the clerk’s office. The clerk’s office has determined that numbered balls representing the candidates will be drawn from a container to break the tie.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: CPS students protest Gaza war, march to University of Chicago encampment. Anti-war protests have swept college campuses in recent weeks as students support Palestinians in Israel’s attacks on Gaza, decry what they call censorship from their universities and call on institutions to divest from weapons manufacturers and companies supporting Israel. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/01/cps-students-to-protest-gaza-war-march-to-university-of-chicago-depaul-encampments
— Students at Chicago’s college Gaza encampments hope police, threats stay away. Tensions were higher Tuesday when hundreds of New York police officers raided Columbia University and City College of New York while a group of counter-protesters attacked a student encampment at UCLA. – Nader Issa, Cindy Hernandez and Jessica Ma
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/01/students-at-chicagos-college-gaza-encampments-hope-police-threats-stay-away
— What to know about the pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago and beyond. Protesters’ demands have focused on divestment — demanding universities cut ties with Israel and businesses supporting the war in Gaza. – Ellery Jones
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/01/protest-camps-northwestern-university-chicago-depaul-explainer
— Suspect in slaying of Officer Luis Huesca arrested in Glendale Heights — with Huesca’s own handcuffs. Xavier L. Tate Jr., 22, was taken into custody without incident shortly after 7 p.m. following a “multi-state investigation” that involved the Chicago Police Department and “many other” law enforcement agencies. – Kade Heather and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/05/01/suspect-killing-police-officer-luis-huesca-arrested-glendale-heights-handcuffs

DAILY HERALD
— Bill nixing senior driving test hits House roadblock, Senate version still going – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240501/illinois-state-politics/bill-nixing-senior-driving-test-hits-house-roadblock-senate-version-still-going/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Students sue Northwestern over alleged antisemitism at encampment – Duncan Agnew
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/01/students-sue-northwestern-over-alleged-antisemitism-at-encampment/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Peoria’s response to racial inequities – Sandra Chapman (COMMENT: My father made enough money that my mother could stay home and raise me. My parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete in 1953. My critics/opponents have always used that to demonize, denigrate, and condemn my parents as being filthy rich. But my father almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/the-citys-response-to-racial-inequities/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2022, it was reported that kindergarten readiness amongst Black families was 17.7% and Hispanic families was 19.7%. However, White families had a significantly larger measure of development at 35.3%.)
— Black lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban hair discrimination – Cheyanne M. Daniels
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/black-lawmakers-reintroduce-bill-to-ban-hair-discrimination/

WGLT
— Illinois voters could be asked about IVF coverage, millionaire tax in November – Alex Degman (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2024-05-01/illinois-voters-could-be-asked-about-ivf-coverage-millionaire-tax-in-november

WAND TV
— Trump calls judge ‘crooked’ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order. Returning briefly to the campaign trail, Donald Trump has called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order. – AP
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/trump-calls-judge-crooked-after-facing-a-warning-of-jail-time-if-he-violates-a/article_d848fd60-a19c-53ba-bfee-26ee60167e94.html

25 NEWS NOW
— Peoria students learn career skills from local mentors – Skylar Collins (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who a) arranged for my transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) was finally able to assign me to audits of IRS in 1986, and c) promoted me in 1986.)
Showing what success can look like before entering the workforce.
https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/05/01/peoria-students-learn-career-skills-local-mentors/

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Its Third Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/42443/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-third-day-on-quad/

BOLTS
— Illinois Ended Cash Bail. Now Reformers Want More Support for People on Pretrial Release. Proposed legislation would expand community-based programs for people released from jail to improve their odds of success. Supporters call it a critical next step after abolishing bail. – Pascal Sabino
https://boltsmag.org/illinois-pretrial-success-act/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Trump takes usual swipe at Chicago – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/02/trump-gets-in-digs-at-chicago-00155662
— SURPRISE MOVE: Illinois House Democrats introduced and passed legislation Wednesday that would put three non-binding questions on the November ballot and make a tweak existing election law. Sly move: The ballot questions are on subject that could generate interest to get Democrats to the polls, focusing on in-vitro fertilization, protecting election workers and targeting high-end homeowners with a property tax. The wide-ranging measure also calls for preventing political party committees from appointing challengers to fill out legislative ballots if the party doesn’t field a candidate in the primary. The bill drew outrage from House Republicans, who walked out of the chamber to complain about the Democrats’ quick move. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie criticized the bill for not allowing Republican input. Video of her comments here ( https://twitter.com/BlueRoomStream/status/1785778003009470802 ) Heading to the Senate: Senate Republican Leader John Curran says changing the rules in the middle of an election cycle is unfair to potential candidates who are operating under existing rules. But in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the complaint is likely to be ignored. – Shia Kapos (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/02/trump-gets-in-digs-at-chicago-00155662

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/02/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-281/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-81/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election:
Should government:
— Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Who will represent the Republicans in the 3rd Congressional District on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee? In my opinion, the next IRP platform should promote the following:
— Personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discouragement of vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
I served on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee in 2008. But this year, powerful high-profile Republican public figures have falsely charged me with making a false statement in one of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, specifically, the following: “Because of what happened at the 2016 IRP State Convention, I am very concerned that efforts are underway under the table to water down if not officially strike the planks in the IRP platform that promote personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration law enforcement, Second Amendment rights, discouragement of vices, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).” They have demanded that I remove my statement from www.gopillinois.com . They have hinted/implied that I made the statement with “actual malice” against them. First, I stand by my statement. Second, my statement is an expression of opinion and not a statement of fact. Third, because I have been a professional journalist since 2000, that charge against me is especially serious. They used that charge as pretext to remove me from this year’s IRP State Platform and Resolutions Committee. Short of suing them for defamation, what should I do, for example, should I send them a cease and desist letter? SEE: Defamation, Libel and Slander: What Do They Mean and How Do They Differ? at https://law.usnews.com/law-firms/advice/articles/what-is-defamation-libel-and-slander – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Candidates who run as Republicans should be required to affirm that if elected, they can and they will defend and advance the Republican Party platform including its personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County GOP Convention Nominates Randi Freese for State’s Attorney in Unanimous Vote
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/mchenry-county-gop-convention-nominates-randi-freese-for-states-attorney-in-unanimous-vote/
— Of Electric Smart Meters and Monopolies
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/of-electric-smart-meters-and-monopolies/
— Dems Putting Three Referendum Questions on the Ballot to Prevent Citizen Initiatives
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/dems-putting-three-referendum-questions-on-the-ballot-to-prevent-citizen-initiatives/

METRO EAST SUN
— Rep. Schmidt Co-Sponsors Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Status
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/658200789-rep-schmidt-co-sponsors-bill-to-end-illinois-sanctuary-state-status

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Republican negotiator State Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles responds to Pritzker’s ‘balanced budget’ claim – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1265e5b4-0804-11ef-ba99-2310453191c8.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions – JERRY NOWICKI, HANNAH MEISEL, & PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/democrats-muscle-through-changes-to-ballot-access-advisory-questions

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Biden Flies Four Times More Migrants to Florida Than Texas Bused to Chicago
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/biden-flies-four-times-more-migrants-to-florida-than-texas-bused-to-chicago/
— Universal Fare Surfaces 50 Years after RTA Referendum Passes
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/universal-fare-surfaces-50-years-after-rta-referendum-passes/
— Robert Hanlon Resigns as Shelby County State’s Attorney
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/robert-hanlon-resigns-as-shelby-county-states-attorney/
— Kenneally Speaking on Dangers of Marijuana in Lake County Saturday, May 4th
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/kenneally-speaking-on-dangers-of-marijuana-in-lake-county-saturday-may-4th/
— Ranked Choice Voting Eliminates Minority Candidates
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/04/30/ranked-choice-voting-eliminate-minority-candidates/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Capping THC Levels in Pot – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/capping-thc-levels-in-pot/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CTU DEMANDS PARTISAN RALLIES SO IT CAN ELECTIONEER STUDENTS – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/ctu-demands-partisan-rallies-so-it-can-electioneer-students/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Trump Showcases New Phrase: ‘Biden Inflation Tax,’ Says it’s ‘Draining Families’, Promises to Replace ‘Bidenomics’ with ‘Maganomics’ as Thousands Attend Rally in WI
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/trump-showcases-new-phrase-biden-inflation-tax-says-its-draining-families-promises-to-replace-bidenomics-with-maganomics.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illegals are totally destroying America’s health system – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/illegals-are-totally-destroying-americas-health-sy/
— Immigration named top U.S. problem for third straight month in Gallup poll
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/immigration-named-top-us-problem-for-third-straigh/
— Biden’s open borders endanger U.S. – John McGuire
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/bidens-open-borders-endanger-us/
— Biden could welcome Palestinians with refugee program, inside track on U.S. citizenship – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/biden-could-welcome-palestinians-refugee-program/
— Driven by Hamas: Campus protests led by groups backing Hamas terrorists – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/driven-by-hamas-campus-protests-led-by-groups-back/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden’s plan to bring Gaza refugees to the US should be rejected outright – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/2986965/bidens-plan-bring-gaza-refugees-to-us-should-be-rejected/
— Illegal immigrants hiking miles into California in search of police as Border Patrol is stretched thin – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2987252/illegal-immigrants-hiking-miles-into-california/
— Cost of the migrant crisis: Why Denver’s neighbors have had enough – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2987282/cost-of-migrant-crisis-denver-neighbors-had-enough/

NEW YORK POST
— 400,000 migrants flown to US under Biden parole program ‘likely staying here forever’: experts – Jennie Taer (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that they will vote for Democrats forever.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/us-news/400k-migrants-under-parole-program-likely-staying-forever-experts/
— If I was still working for the Democrats who run GAO, IRS, or the Post Office, I would in big trouble a) because many, most, and at times, virtually all my superiors were Jewish, b) because Democrats blame Republicans for antisemitism, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German American, and c) I am all of the aforesaid.
https://nypost.com/2024/02/03/news/dei-is-failing-jewish-workers-facing-rising-antisemitism/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Citizen-Only Voting Is Winning in 2024. Election integrity advocates are working in 15 states to preserve American citizens’ right to vote—and that’s just the start of this new crusade that’s showing the path to victory. – Hayden Ludwig
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/citizen-only-voting-is-winning-in-2024/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden Parole Program Reveals that Illegals Have Flown to Over 45 Cities – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/01/dhs-data-biden-parole-program-reveals-that-illegals-have-flown-to-over-45-cities/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The United States of California – Robin M. Itzler
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/the_united_states_of_california.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Lays Out Plan for Second Term in TIME Interview. President Trump said on day one of his second term he would take aggressive action over illegal immigration. – Chase Smith
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-lays-out-plan-for-second-term-in-time-interview-5640720

FEDERALIST
— A Man Killed Four Cops And Broke ‘Gun Control’ Laws, But Media Aren’t Invested In The Story For Some Reason. Terry Clark Hughes is black, which isn’t convenient for the media’s perpetual campaign against gun rights and law enforcement.
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/01/a-man-killed-four-cops-and-broke-gun-control-laws-but-media-arent-invested-in-the-story-for-some-reason/

FOX NEWS
— Student demands at University of Chicago encampment include defunding police, reparations, cutting emissions. Among the chants heard at the rally include ‘Long live the intifada!’ and ‘Smash the settler Zionist state!’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/student-demands-university-chicago-encampment-include-defunding-police-reparations-cutting-emissions
— Sanctuary city police arrest over 1K migrants from this country as residents rage against Dem leaders. Residents have protested additional funding for the care of migrants. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sanctuary-city-police-arrest-over-1k-migrants-from-this-country-residents-rage-against-dem-leaders
— Biden just quietly finalized transgender mandate attacking people of faith. Christian health sharing ministries provide an ethical alternative to traditional health insurance. – Chris Faddis
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-just-quietly-finalized-transgender-mandate-attacking-people-faith

HOT AIR
— Biden’s Get Around Parole Program for Inadmissible Migrants Flies Them Into 50 Cities – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2024/05/01/bidens-get-around-parole-program-for-inadmissible-migrants-flies-them-into-50-cities-n3787523

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Will the Summer of Anti-Israel Protests Be Enough to Split Biden’s Delicate Coalition? – AUDREY FAHLBERG and BRITTANY BERNSTEIN (COMMENT: The Democrat Party is a coalition of those who are anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, that is, anti-traditional marriage and family, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/will-the-summer-of-anti-israel-protests-be-enough-to-split-bidens-delicate-coalition/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— Illegals Given Voter Registration Forms In South Carolina – Harrison Smith
https://www.oann.com/video/in-focus-video/report-illegals-given-voter-registration-forms-in-south-carolina/

POWER LINE
— POISONING AMERICAN CAMPUSES – SCOTT JOHNSON
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2024/05/poisoning-american-campuses.php

TOWNHALL
— EEOC Commissioner Blasts New Federal Workplace Guidelines for Erasing Women’s Rights – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2024/05/01/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-n2638447

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— Chicago Mayor Blames ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ for City’s Problems – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/chicago-mayor-blames-right-wing-extremists-for-city-s-problems/ar-AA1kOa24?ocid=DELLDHP
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/jill-biden-assails-trump-ahead-of-november-elections-dubs-him-bully-and-dangerous-to-lgbtq-community/ar-BB1lxgR8

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to push more LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/us/methodist-church-gay-ban-lgbtq.html
— Trump’s Trial Can Right a Wrong From 50 Years Ago – Kevin Boyle (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious at Nixon 50 years ago. They took their fury out on me because I was of the extremely few Republican employees in the office and I shared many demographics with Nixon: conservative, White, male, Protestant, and our ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/opinion/trump-nixon-trial-america.html
— SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 FLASHBACK: Full Disclosure on Candidates’ Health – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/opinion/full-disclosure-on-candidates-health.html

FLORIDA TODAY
— 80% Of Illegal Aliens Flown Into U.S. By Biden Administration Landed In Florida
https://www.floridadaily.com/80-of-illegal-aliens-flown-into-u-s-by-biden-administration-landed-in-florida/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The New Math of Driving Your Car Till the Wheels Fall Off. Drivers rethink the optimum number of years to hold on to a car as the costs of ownership increase. – Joe Pinsker (COMMENT: I keep vehicle ownership cost down by not driving them. I have owned my 1972 Corvette for almost 53 years, my 1996 Thunderbird LX for almost 29 years, and my 2005 Corvette for almost 19 years.)
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/the-new-math-of-driving-your-car-till-the-wheels-fall-off-9c23b7bc

VOA
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.voanews.com/a/advocates-seek-work-permits-for-long-term-undocumented-immigrants-in-us/7594041.html

TIMES OF ISRAEL
— Gaza campus protests spread to Chicago high schools, alarming Jewish students. Half a dozen high schools allow hundreds of students to briefly skip class for sit-ins, with many then marching to encampments at nearby universities where they are embraced. – Jacob Magid
https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-campus-protests-spread-to-chicago-high-schools-alarming-jewish-students/