March 31 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Suburban businessman kicks off GOP bid for governor emulating Trump, hoping to be as effective ‘a leader in Illinois’ Rabine, 57, is the third Republican to officially enter the race for governor — and the first from the Chicago area. He kicked off his campaign Tuesday with events in his business offices in Schaumburg and at his Bull Valley Golf Club in northwest suburban Woodstock. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/3/30/22359274/republican-gary-rabine-governor-trump-illinois-pritzker-bailey-schimpf

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 41 Chicago monuments are in question: What does each mean to us today? – JOHN MARK HANSEN
(DIERSEN: The more of the following demographics that the subject of a statute has, the more that Democrats want to destroy that statute: American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, conservative, patriotic, Republican, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if their ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-prem-opinion-chicago-monuments-lincoln-grant-20210330-wsym4dwjebhkffzsspyrtvxh2m-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois GOP calls on Dems to take redistricting out of the Statehouse. Republicans today introduced a measure to take map-drawing power away from fellow legislators, saying it’s an idea that’s in line with what many Democrats, including J.B. Pritzker, campaigned on. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-gop-calls-dems-take-redistricting-out-statehouse

DAILY HERALD
— Mark Yetsky: 2021 candidate for Wheaton City Council, South District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210315/mark-yetsky-2021-candidate-for-wheaton-city-council-south-district

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— GOP proposes independent redistricting commission – Peter Hancock
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/GOP-proposes-independent-redistricting-commission-16064828.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Duckworth promoters promote Duckworth.
https://herald-review.com/entertainment/books/book-review-u-s-sen-tammy-duckworth-illustrates-a-bold-refusal-to-quit/article_edaa9219-94ef-5c8b-a93e-36ee19f23a48.html

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Did Rueckert Violate State Campaign Laws With Township Road District Newsletter? – TOM ROBB
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/did-rueckert-violate-state-campaign-laws-with-township-road-district-newsletter/

FOX MILWAUKEE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Loyola Academy in Wilmette asks students how they ‘wield’ white privilege in assignment – Jonathan Garber
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers crank out “good little Democrats” who are full of hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.fox6now.com/news/chicago-area-prep-school-asks-students-how-they-wield-white-privilege-in-assignment
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Loyola Academy, which boasts high-profile alums such as comedian Bill Murray and actor Chris O’Donnell, has 2,094 students in grades 9 through 12 and costs $17,750 per year. About 80% of students are White, 6% Asian, 5% Black and 5% Hispanic. Loyola’s website says the school is committed to building a “welcoming, accepting school culture and climate in which all members feel a genuine sense of belonging.” However, another student, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation, noted that ethics and sociology classes at the school are “very left-leaning” and that one exam being administered this week teaches kids there are 72 different genders. A second student speaking on the condition of anonymity told Fox News that it’s “shamed upon to be a conservative.” Some students, including Brennan, recently tried to start a chapter of Turning Point USA, an organization that advocates conservative narratives on school campuses, but were told by student activities group leaders Melissa Krein and Noah Hartman that they were not allowed to do so because the group is “anti-Semitic and racist.” The students were told, before a meeting to discuss the club had even begun, that there was a zero percent chance the chapter would be allowed on campus. A Zoom meeting held after the students were denied the ability to start a Turning Point chapter alerted parents to the “overlying problem” with what the kids were being taught, Brennan said. Since then, the students started a petition that has received over 170 signatures voicing support for a Turning Point chapter on Loyola’s campus. Loyola Academy needs conservative voices like Turning Point USA more than ever before, and it’s exactly why they are fighting to keep us out,” said Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk is a frequent guest on Fox News and FOX Business. In the end, the students just want to go to a school where everyone’s voice can be heard. Loyola Academy is trying to make itself a more inclusive place, but “while doing so they have failed to include conservative voices,” Brennan said. The school has been “transformed into a social justice powerhouse,” said the first student speaking anonymously. “That’s not what school is. It’s supposed to educate, inform and give kids the opportunity to form their own opinions and critically think on their own.”)

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use the Atlanta Spa Shooting to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are White men.
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/end-asian-hate-protest-draws-crowd-to-downtown-champaign

WIFR
— State Rep. Joe Sosnowski bill makes COVID-19 vaccine requirements illegal
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following get rid of you if you are not vaccinated: schools, employers, organizations, companies, municipalities, townships, counties, states, America, the world, etc.?)
https://www.wifr.com/2021/03/30/local-lawmakers-bill-makes-covid-19-vaccine-requirements-illegal/

WGLT
— Republican Legislators Take Measured Stances In Bloomington-Normal LGBTQ Town Hall – CHRISTINE HATFIELD
(DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/republican-legislators-take-measured-stances-bloomington-normal-lgbtq-town-hall#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Peoria Proud and Equality Illinois host virtual town hall – Sean Lisitza
(DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/peoria-proud-and-equality-illinois-host-virtual-town-hall/

LYONS PATCH
— Lyons Township HS Conservative Group Meets Without District OK The student chapter of Turning Point USA has met on Zoom since December while an online petition has surfaced to keep it from gaining status. – Jeff Arnold
(DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to get an OK from the following to send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. My critics/opponents stress how the aforesaid have treated me and treated my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000.)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/lyons-township-conservative-group-meets-without-district-backing
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In order for the group to be an official club by district standards, several things must occur, Bialobok wrote. The person proposing the club or activity must answer all questions in the Proposal Questionnaire — such as, a description of the club, a description of the lessons, experiences or benefits of the club, and where, when and how often the club will meet, etc. The person proposing the club or activity must also submit the New Club/Activity Petition, which should include at least 25 signatures from current LTHS students who would agree to join the club or activity should it be approved. The Stipend Committee, which meets four times per year, must decide whether to recommend the proposal to the Board of Education’s Human Resource Committee, to return the proposal with suggestions, or to reject the proposal. According to Bialobok, the Stipend Committee meets four times a year and would need to approve a club for a one-year pilot program. For the club to achieve full club status (which includes a stipend for the sponsor), the Stipend Committee, the district’s central office, the board of education’s human resources committee, and full board must approve. Meanwhile, a petition posted on Change.org entitled, “Keep hateful organizations out of Lyons Township High School” recently appeared online. As of Tuesday, the petition only had 12 signatures after being started by a poster with a username of “Concerned student.” The petition takes exception to the organization’s approach to “friendly relations” with far-right organizations, which the organizer of the petition does not want to gain traction at the high school level, the person wrote.)

WIREPOINTS
— 13 months, 76 executive orders and zero action taken to strip the Governor of COVID powers – Wirepoints joins Scott Slocum on WJOL
https://wirepoints.org/13-months-76-executive-orders-and-zero-action-taken-to-strip-the-governor-of-covid-powers-wirepoints-joins-scott-slocum-on-wjol/
— Team up with neighbors to defend against cancel culture and overreaching government mandates – Wirepoints joins Chicago’s Morning Answer on AM 560
https://wirepoints.org/team-up-with-neighbors-to-defend-against-cancel-culture-and-overreaching-government-mandates-wirepoints-joins-chicagos-morning-answer-on-am-560/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— State Supreme Court to hear case over Deerfield’s assault weapon ban – SARAH MANSUR
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/ArticleID/1780/ArtMID/718/preview/true

FOX NEWS
— Chicagoland prep school Loyola shames White privilege in student assignment. Jesuit school asked students to describe how they have benefited from White privilege. – Jonathan Garber
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers crank out “good little Democrats” who are full of hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/loyola-academy-chicago-white-privilege-race

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— New Coalition Formed to Fight ‘Woke’ Corporate Culture
https://amgreatness.com/2021/03/31/new-coalition-formed-to-fight-woke-corporate-culture/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Identity Politics and Critical Race Theory Have No Place in US Military – Dakota Wood
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/03/29/identity-politics-and-critical-race-theory-have-no-place-in-us-military/

TOWNHALL
— Asian-American Health Policy Expert Rips the Biden Admin’s ‘Token’ New Hire – Cortney O’Brien
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2021/03/30/asian-american-policy-expert-sounds-off-on-bidens-token-hiring-n2587163

COLLEGE FIX
— Zoom-bombing used as cancel culture tactic to disrupt College Republicans’ online debate on systemic racism – SULLIVAN ISRAEL
https://www.thecollegefix.com/zoom-bombing-used-as-cancel-culture-tactic-to-disrupt-college-republicans-online-debate-on-systemic-racism/

THE HILL
— Why the unhinged woke brigade is a profound threat to our freedom – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/545688-why-the-unhinged-woke-brigade-is-a-profound-threat-to-our-freedom
— Battle rages over vaccine passports – REBECCA KLAR
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following get rid of you if you are not vaccinated: schools, employers, organizations, companies, municipalities, townships, counties, states, America, the world, etc.?)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/545670-battle-rages-over-vaccine-passports

ABC NEWS
— G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90 – AP (DIERSEN: Liddy participated in GOPUSA’s 2003 and 2004 conferences in Washington, DC.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/gordon-liddy-watergate-mastermind-dead-90-76779585
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After his release from prison, Liddy became a popular, provocative and controversial radio talk show host. He also worked as a security consultant, writer and actor. His appearance — piercing dark eyes, bushy moustache and shaved head — made him a recognizable spokesman for products and TV guest. . . He rode around with (Corvette) car tags saying “H20GATE” (Watergate).)

YAHOO NEWS
— Latinx community slams renaming Illinois middle school after Obama
https://news.yahoo.com/latinx-community-slams-renaming-illinois-000700496.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/opinion/biden-stimulus-infrastructure.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use the Atlanta Spa Shooting to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are White men.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/us/politics/biden-anti-asian-violence.html
— China Seizes Control of Who Runs, and Runs in, Hong Kong’s Elections. New rules give Chinese security bodies power to investigate all potential candidates, meaning that opposition politicians face steep odds of even being allowed to run. – Austin Ramzy and Tiffany May
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, political organizations, companies, governments, countries, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. strongly discourage those who are the following from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/world/asia/china-hong-kong-elections.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Equality Act Is at War With Reality. Every child knows the difference between mom and dad. Congress seeks to outlaw the distinction. – Margaret Harper McCarthy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-equality-act-is-at-war-with-reality-11617143549
— Cable-News Viewership Falls After Trump’s Exit, Ratings Races Tighten. Fox News, CNN and MSNBC each claim No. 1 spot in different ratings categories – Benjamin Mullin
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to get information a) to get people to stop reading the newsletters and b) to get people to promote hatred against me. They look for articles linked in the newsletters that they know certain people do not like; they bring those articles to their attention; and they demonize, denigrate, and condemn my including links to those articles in the newsletters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that should give preference to the following by not including links to articles in the newsletters that report anything negative about the following: a) my fellow Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains, b) the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. My critics/opponents have always painted me as being a failed political operative or failed political dupe who falsely claims to be a political reporter/journalist. I should sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cable-news-viewership-falls-after-trumps-exit-ratings-races-tighten-11617139081

FORBES
— The New Diversity Approaches Corporations Desperately Need
(DIERSEN: To promote Diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zengernews/2021/03/30/the-new-diversity-approaches-corporations-desperately-need/?sh=3e2dddc64ae6

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that the more of the following that you are, the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, veteran, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/03/30/our-view-military-must-do-more-weed-out-extremists/4703588001/

BOSTON HERALD
— Web site ( https://www.45office.com/ ) boosts Trump link with supporters – Editorial
(DIERSEN: What do you say hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican?)
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/03/31/editorial-web-site-boosts-trump-link-with-supporters/
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: When they’re not excoriating him, Democrats have been doing their level best to pave over the accomplishments of former President Donald Trump. To hear them tell it, Dr. Anthony Fauci spearheaded the ramped-up vaccine operation, and President Joe Biden should be credited with its rollout. Dems take particular glee in Trump’s ban from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. If they think this has dimmed his fire, they are much mistaken. Trump and wife Melania launched a website, 45office.com, offering a way for supporters to reach out to the pair. “The official website of the 45th President of the United States will allow individuals to submit correspondence, scheduling requests, and press inquiries for President and Mrs. Trump,” they announced. “President and Mrs. Trump are continually strengthened by the enduring spirit of the American people, and they look forward to staying in touch.” The site will no doubt rouse the ire of Dems — and disdain of late night hosts — who rarely miss a chance to sneer at the former president, while ignoring the appeal he holds for 74 million Americans. As the left wing continues to gain power on Capitol Hill and progressive legislation passes with little regard for those with opposing views, you can bet Trump’s supporters will be reaching out and speaking up. A website may not have the immediacy of a Twitter blast, but it’s still a valuable platform if one were to, say, back conservative candidates for midterm elections. Trump still has juice, and supporters. And Democrats will ignore both of these at their political peril.)

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— New York Times Outsources Research to Media Matters – Tim Graham
https://www.creators.com/read/tim-graham/03/21/new-york-times-outsources-research-to-media-matters

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Air Force trying to diversify its largely white, male pilot corps with new strategy – Scott Maucione
(DIERSEN: During the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, IRS and GAO diversified their largely White male Revenue Officer and Analyst corps by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of Revenue Officers and Analysts who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who had not made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few Revenue Officers and Analysts make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/air-force/2021/03/air-force-trying-to-diversify-its-largely-white-male-pilot-corps-with-new-strategy/

DAILY MAIL
— ‘Unconscious bias training’ must end, concludes landmark racism report that says organizations from BBC to the Met Police should stop ‘alienating’ staff with ‘baseless’ white privilege narrative – JACK ELSOM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9422249/Unconscious-bias-training-end-concludes-landmark-racism-report.html

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.