ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Juneteenth marches in Chicago call for end to racism as holiday marking end of slavery takes on new meaning – Jessica D’Onofrio, Evelyn Holmes, Mark Rivera and Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/society/juneteenth-marches-in-chicago-call-for-end-to-racism/6255566/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pay raise or not, legislators boosted their own pensions – DAN MCCONCHIE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-pensions-general-assembly-illinois-mcconchie-20200619-rrbgfrnwubat7m5q3jjvuazbmm-story.html
— Thousands gathered for marches and other events throughout Chicago to commemorate Juneteenth. Here’s how the day unfolded.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-juneteenth-million-man-march-protests-chicago-20200619-mguvu2uqibdeda3tr2boscdztq-story.html
— ‘The roads can’t handle that many cars’: Employers fear gridlock, economic toll if workers shun Metra, L over COVID-19 risks – Ryan Ori
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ryan-ori/ct-biz-coronavirus-return-to-offices-transportation-ryan-ori-20200619-o4fz3psx6zbmljjpw32bgwpiqm-story.html
— Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects bid to require face masks and social distancing at Trump rally in Tulsa – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-tulsa-rally-20200619-m5ql7tb2u5ae5kndycuotpndia-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois politicians start to get serious about fundraising as the state reopens Some are planning in-person, outdoor events instead of virtual ones. The risk is low, but it’s there. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/19/21297283/illinois-politics-fundraising-2020-election-coronavirus-social-distancing-rich-miller
— Thousands march, dance downtown to celebrate Juneteenth, demand justice. Participants danced to Daley Plaza, accompanied by a marching band. A separate interfaith rally took place in Grant Park. – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/19/21296961/juneteenth-chicago-march-rally-daley-plaza-grant-park-police-reform
DAILY HERALD
— Nearly 200 march down Route 83 in Buffalo Grove for Black Lives Matter – Mark Welsh
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/nearly-200-march-down-route-83-in-buffalo-grove-for-black-lives-matter-
— Aurora to publicize complaints about police officers on website – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/aurora-to-publicize-complaints-about-police-officers-on-website-
— 200 gather for Juneteenth observance in Naperville – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/200-gather-for-juneteenth-observance-in-naperville
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Yet another sign the Illinois GOP is a shadow of its former self. Look no further than the shrunken list of Illinois delegates to Trump’s upcoming convention. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/yet-another-sign-illinois-gop-shadow-its-former-self
— A Black mayor. A married lesbian. A Trump antagonist. A centrist Democrat: How Lori Lightfoot earned the ire of Twitter. As her national profile rises, so do the online attacks from both ends of the political spectrum—and some are downright chilling. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/black-mayor-married-lesbian-trump-antagonist-centrist-democrat-how-lori-lightfoot-earned
BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Employees and Black Lives Matter supporters protest discrimination at Belleville company Organizers of a Black Lives Matter protest charge that Empire Comfort Systems has allowed racial discrimination and produced a calendar with a racist drawing. The group protested outside of the business and marched through Belleville, Illinois. – DERIK HOLTMANN
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article243676987.html
FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in turning Germany even more against America.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-troop-cut-in-germany-fits-a-pattern-of-hitting-allies
OAK LAWN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade Will Proceed Despite Pandemic The Fourth of July parade is on in Oak Lawn with an actual promenade down 95th Street. – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/oak-lawn-fourth-july-parade-will-proceed-despite-pandemic
ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Democrat Party Should be Dismantled Over History of Slavery, Racism – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/democrat-party-should-be-dismantled-over-history-of-slavery-racism/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: BLACK LIVES MATTER ATTEMPTS TO REDEFINE MORAL VALUES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/thorner-black-lives-matter-attempts-to-redefine-moral-values.html
— CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES | OPEN THE BOOKS OVERSIGHT REPORT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/congressional-membership-has-its-privileges-open-the-books-oversight-report.html
— THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA WILL NOT TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT BLACK LIVES MATTER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/the-mainstream-media-will-not-tell-the-truth-about-black-lives-matter.html
CAPITOL FAX
— 692 new cases, 44 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/692-new-cases-44-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/covid-19-roundup-48/
— “Illinois is what I would call a quasi-slave state” (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use against me the fact that all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois (Crete and Grant Park) during the 1840s and 1850s.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/illinois-is-what-i-would-call-a-quasi-slave-state/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Anthony Fauci: Widespread lockdowns no longer needed in U.S. – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/18/anthony-fauci-widespread-lockdowns-no-longer-neede/
GOPUSA
— Jesse Jackson: ‘Trump Is Trying To Incite A Riot For Diversion;’ Urges Protesters To Stay Away From Rally
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90710
— Seattle Mayor Extends Covid Closures, Refuses Permits For Events; No Permits Needed For BLM Protests, Marches (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat and RINO mayors who a) promote anti-Trump events including BLM marches and LGBTQ marches and b) stop pro-Trump events including Independence Day parades and fireworks?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90722
— SCOTUS Endorses Obama DACA Betrayal Of America
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90673
— 10 Takeaways From The Anti-Police Protests
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90698
BREITBART
— Tulsa Mayor Declares Civil Emergency, Sets Curfew Around Site of Trump Rally – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/tulsa-mayor-implements-curfew-around-site-of-trump-rally/
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— As The Far Left Attacks Them We Say Defend the Police, Don’t Defund the Police
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32737
TOWNHALL
— Poll: Majorities Favor Chokehold Bans, Oppose Renaming Military Bases and Slavery Reparations – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/06/19/poll-majorities-favor-chokehold-bans-oppose-renaming-military-bases-and-reparations-n2570948
MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Michael Steele Mocks Conservatives Over Liberal Court Decisions – Brad Wilmouth (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present anti-conservative leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/michael-steele-mocks-conservatives-over-liberal-court-decisions
FEDERALIST
— Cotton: If John Roberts Wants To Write Laws, He Should Resign And Run For Office – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/18/cotton-if-john-roberts-wants-to-write-laws-he-should-resign-and-run-for-office/
— Welcome To Your New World Order: A Rundown Of Woke Insanity Amid The Newest Cultural Revolution As the nation continues to spiral under its 21st century cultural revolution, here’s a running list of the ongoing insanity. – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/12/welcome-to-your-new-world-order-a-rundown-of-woke-insanity-amid-the-newest-cultural-revolution/
ONE NEWS NOW
— 5 casualties of the Court’s LGBTQ sex ruling – Dr. Frank Turek
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/guest-commentary/2020/06/19/5-casualties-of-the-courts-lgbtq-sex-ruling
CNN
— In major reversal, Navy opts to uphold firing of aircraft carrier captain who warned about coronavirus outbreak – Zachary Cohen and Ryan Browne (DIERSEN: Which of your decisions have your critics/opponents viewed as being poor? My decisions that my critics/opponents view as being poor include a) my opposing patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination; b) my opposing the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices; c) my refusing to serve as one of their operatives or dupes; d) my not giving them money; and e) my suing them.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/politics/uss-roosevelt-investigation/index.html
NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Tulsa to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/us/politics/juneteenth-tulsa-trump-rally.html
— Here’s What Companies Are Promising to Do to Fight Racism – Gillian Friedman (DIERSEN: To fight racism, the federal government gets rid its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.nytimes.com/article/companies-racism-george-floyd-protests.html
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Tulsa to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/19/tulsa-has-seen-horrific-racist-violence-trumps-visit-is-an-insult/
NEWSWEEK
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: THIS IS A HATE CRIME: George Washington Statue in Portland Toppled, Covered in Burning U.S. Flag – SOO KIM
https://www.newsweek.com/george-washington-statue-portland-toppled-covered-burning-us-flag-1512075
BROOKINGS
— Why Juneteenth is a Rallying Cry for Reparations – Rashawn Ray (DIERSEN: One could argue that to promote Juneteenth is to promote reparations.)
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2020/06/19/why-juneteenth%E2%80%AFis-a-rallying-cry-for-reparations/
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Say Political Party Leaders Out of Step With Their Voters (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. You should not seek or hold a government or political office as a Republican if you do not defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2020/most_say_political_party_leaders_out_of_step_with_their_voters
