CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump is thwarting bipartisan action on race relations, police reform.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-race-trump-republicans-mcmanus-20200615-iuwaayqh5jcr5frr2cj6puoi6u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ activity always want more.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-gorsuch-roberts-lgbtq-supreme-court-page-20200616-oxvhyrmf3vcldgda4hp3bgo36e-story.html
— Talking about social justice reform without affirmative action is just hot air – Dahleen Glanton (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-social-justice-affirmative-action-20200617-zrqiihumubh6vf2a7vgksqduqq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “With coronavirus cases rising and Trump’s reelection chances falling, it’s clear: The president needs to attack numbers.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-coronavirus-poll-biden-campaign-covid-tulsa-huppke-20200617-fqsfygdb7zgqfmsl4ttiwdz4bm-story.html
— Don’t ban Chicago police from every public school – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-cps-cops-in-schools-remove-20200617-jzuzeka6lvbj5corkujhjgvxai-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City Council approves reparations resolution Two white aldermen — Nick Sposato and Anthony Napolitano — voted “no,” ignoring an appeal from Ald. Jason Ervin, chairman of the council’s Black Caucus. Napolitano called slavery “the worst thing ever,” but said it “was done in the past. We can’t rewrite it.” – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294638/city-council-slavery-reparation-subcommittee-resolution
— 87 more Illinois coronavirus deaths, but another low daily case count
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/6/17/21294047/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/17/21294179/donald-trump-resentment-reelection-maga-s-e-cupp-tulsa-rally
— City Council recognizes Juneteenth — but stops short of declaring it a city holiday Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) delivered an impassioned speech, talking for eight minutes and 46 seconds — which is how long a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294461/juneteenth-chicago-city-council-resolution-passed-not-holiday
— Hundreds rally in Loop for police reform Demonstrators at the Thompson Center demanded an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council, which would be able to hire and fire the police superintendent, create policy, investigate misconduct claims and set the budget. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/17/21294249/chicago-police-oversight-reform-civilian-police-accountability-council-thompson-center-rally
— Chicago Police arrested more people for protesting than looting in early days of unrest, contradicting city claims Just 20% of arrests during the first few days of unrest were for looting-related crimes, contradicting earlier statements by the CPD that looting made up the majority of arrests that weekend. – David Eads, Josh McGhee, and Matt Chapman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/17/21294676/chicago-police-arrested-more-people-protesting-looting-early-days-unrest-contradicting-claims
— Plan to spend $1.1 billion windfall of federal stimulus money passes City Council Eleven aldermen demanded a written promise from Mayor Lori Lightfoot that not a penny of the $333 million in discretionary money would be earmarked for policing. They didn’t get it. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294572/coronavirus-federal-stimulus-money-chicago-city-council-spending-plan-approved
DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion, declares Election Day a state holiday – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200616/pritzker-signs-vote-by-mail-expansion-declares-election-day-a-state-holiday
— How does destruction of black-owned business promote justice? – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200617/williams-how-does-destruction-of-black-owned-business-promote-justice
— Wheaton College suspends test score requirement
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200617/wheaton-college-suspends-test-score-requirement
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— When Madigan speaks, Pritzker carefully listens – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-when-madigan-speaks-pritzker-carefully-listens/article_c0e9c75b-5501-59e1-871a-f035824b55bd.html
CHICAGO PATCH
— Council Vote Recognizes Juneteenth, Start Reparations Commission Chicago’s City Council on Wednesday voted to recognize Juneteenth as day of observance, launch committee to discuss reparations. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/council-votes-recognize-juneteenth-launch-reparations-committee
WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton Establishes Pride Week Starting June 22 The proclamation was signed by Wheaton Mayor Philip Suess June 15. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: According to Wheaton, “The proclamation aims to make all residents and visitors in our community feel valued, safe, empowered and supported by peers, educators, community leaders and other citizens.” I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who do not accept me, who do not value me, who do not empower me, and/or who do not support me because I do not promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-establishes-pride-week-starting-june-22
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The city of Wheaton recently issued a proclamation establishing a Pride Week to celebrate its LGBTQ community. Mayor Philip Suess signed the proclamation Monday, making June 22 through June 28 officially Pride Week. The proclamation states, in part “[T}he City of Wheaton is dedicated to the acceptance of all its residents, regardless of age, beliefs, color, disability, ethnicity, identity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.” It goes on to declare Pride Week “to promote the principles of equality and liberty for all our residents.” As part of Pride Week, the Downtown Wheaton Association will be painting windows and creating an art map to spotlight the pride-themed displays. They also encouraged residents and business owners to share their photos on the Downtown Wheaton Association Facebook page.)
CITY OF WHEATON
— An Open Letter to the Community from Police Chief Murphy
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=436
— Proclamation Establishes Pride Week June 22-28 (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who do not accept me, who do not value me, who do not empower me, and/or who do not support me because I do not promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/5172?fileID=8133
(FROM THE PROCLAMATION: At its June 15 meeting, the Wheaton City Council read a proclamation making June 22-28 Pride Week in the City of Wheaton to promote the principles of equality and liberty for all of our residents. The month of June is traditionally recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In recognition of the fact that Wheaton is dedicated to the acceptance of all of its residents, regardless of age, beliefs, color, disability, ethnicity, identity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation, the City established Pride Week. The proclamation aims to make all residents and visitors in our community feel valued, safe, empowered and supported by peers, educators, community leaders and other citizens.)
— Forged Document Circulating on Social Media
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=438
CENTER SQUARE
— Local election officials prepare for vote by mail expansion – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/local-election-officials-prepare-for-vote-by-mail-expansion/article_e2c9da90-b0c3-11ea-b267-d71bf4c2f136.html
ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Democratic Agenda: Is This Really What Americans Want? – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/cultural-marxism-and-the-democratic-agenda/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OBERWEIS TO LEAD CARAVAN TO WOODLAWN TO DELIVER CARE PACKAGES TO FAMILIES IN NEED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/oberweis-to-lead-caravan-to-woodlawn-to-deliver-care-packages-to-families-in-need.html
— MORE EVIDENCE THAT THE LEFT’S LOCKDOWNS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST BLACKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/more-evidence-that-the-lefts-lockdowns-discriminate-against-blacks.html
— TO TRULY REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITIES, WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE BLACK FATHERS MATTER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/to-truly-reduce-racial-disparities-we-must-acknowledge-black-fathers-matter.html
— PANDEMIC, PLANNING, AND RACIAL POLITICS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/pandemic-planning-and-racial-politics.html
— HARSANYI: THE PROBLEM WITH ‘PICK A KNEE’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/harsanyi-the-problem-with-pick-a-knee.html
CAPITOL FAX
— 546 new cases, 87 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/546-new-cases-87-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker unveils $900 million effort for rental/mortgage assistance, business grants, poverty alleviation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/pritzker-unveils-900-million-effort-for-rentalmortgage-assistance-business-grants-poverty-alleviation/
— POLL: Do you support the concept of licensing all police officers in Illinois? (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31 years old in 1980; I became a licensed CPA in 1981; and I worked for GAO in its Chicago office until 1997. To best of my knowledge, I was the only licensed CPA who worked for GAO in its Chicago office 1980-1997.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/question-of-the-day-3079/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/covid-19-roundup-47/
REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— America’s Choice: Chicago or MAGA Country – Steve Cortes
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/06/17/americas_choice_chicago_or_maga_country_143472.html
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Supreme Court Bypasses Congress Legislates Radical Homosexual Agenda From Bench
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32720
GOPUSA
— NBC News Under Fire For Apparently Pushing Google To Remove Conservative Sites From Ad Platform
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90578
— Facebook Launches Drive To Register 4M Voters By November
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90596
— LA To Send Unarmed Social Workers To Some Emergency Calls Instead Of LAPD
https://www.gopusa.com/la-to-send-unarmed-social-workers-to-some-emergency-calls-instead-of-lapd/
GINGRICH 360
— Three Generations of Brainwashing Pays Off For The Left
https://www.gingrich360.com/2020/06/three-generations-of-brainwashing-pays-off-for-the-left/
TOWNHALL
— One Gutsy Grocery Chain Rejects Political Protest Apparel for Employees, For Now – Ellie Bufkin
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/elliebufkin/2020/06/17/one-gutsy-grocery-chain-rejects-political-protest-apparel-for-employees-n2570819
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Justice Gorsuch Just Opened Pandora’s Box This is not a narrow ruling. Extending civil rights law to protect a whole new category carries with it a host of ancillary protections. – HELEN ANDREWS
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/justice-gorsuch-just-opened-pandoras-box/?mc_cid=ec8f67928e&mc_eid=2e2743e91e
EPOCH TIMES
— Lawmakers Target Google Over Demonetization Efforts Against Conservative Website The Federalist – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/lawmakers-target-google-over-demonetization-efforts-against-conservative-website_3391604.html
THE HILL
— Franklin Graham sounds off on SCOTUS ruling over LGBTQ worker rights – ARIS FOLLEY
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/502997-franklin-graham-sounds-off-on-scotus-ruling-over-lgbtq-worker-rights
NEW YORK TIMES
— Now You Can Opt Out of Seeing Political Ads on Facebook The change lets Facebook play both sides of the debate about political advertising on social media. – Mike Isaac
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/technology/opt-out-political-ads-facebook.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Most Coronavirus Tests Cost About $100. Why Did One Cost $2,315? U.S. health care prices are unregulated, opaque and unpredictable. When Congress required insurers to cover Covid-19 testing, a few providers decided to take advantage. – Sarah Kliff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/upshot/coronavirus-test-cost-varies-widely.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “On L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, a Gulf Between Trump and Many Republican Voters As more Republicans say they support at least some L.G.B.T.Q. protections, President Trump and party leaders continue to stand in opposition and particularly target transgender Americans.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/us/politics/lgbtq-supreme-court-trump-republicans.html
USA TODAY
— Mark Zuckerberg: Historic Facebook campaign will boost voter registration, turnout and voices I believe Facebook can strengthen democracy by maintaining as open a platform as possible, accompanied by ambitious efforts to lift voter participation. – Mark Zuckerberg
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/17/facebook-voter-campaign-strengthen-democracy-mark-zuckerberg-column/3191152001/
— Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/usaandmain/2020/06/16/george-floyd-protests-coronavirus-small-businesses-damage-looting/5328052002/
— ‘It’s been one thing after another’: Americans are unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years, poll shows – Tamara Lush
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/16/amid-bad-news-2020-americans-unhappier-more-lonely-poll-shows/3197440001/
— For Black mayors, police overhauls are a personal mission to make sure ‘another black man doesn’t die the way George Floyd did’ – Marco della Cava
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/11/black-mayors-push-police-reform-hope-national-mood-brings-progress/5320089002/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— America Has a Silent Black Majority They fear crime more than police and know rioters are opportunists, not revolutionaries. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-has-a-silent-black-majority-11592348214
— There Isn’t a Coronavirus ‘Second Wave’ With testing, treatments and vaccine trials ramping up, we are far better off than the media report. – Mike Pence
https://www.wsj.com/articles/there-isnt-a-coronavirus-second-wave-11592327890
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: RINOs want guest workers because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-choice-11592350847
— The GOP Shouldn’t Use My Platform Again I drafted it in 2016. This election requires a different approach. – Bill Gribbin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gop-shouldnt-use-my-platform-again-11592348176
— Race Problem or Crime Problem? Too many poor Americans, especially blacks, live in places where law is absent. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/race-problem-or-crime-problem-11592348133
— Aftershocks of the ‘Dream Deferred’ Black incomes and wealth have flatlined, even as educational attainment has risen. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/aftershocks-of-the-dream-deferred-11592327940
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 30% Say Black Lives Matter More Than All Lives
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/30_say_black_lives_matter_more_than_all_lives
