ABC7
— Italians seek unity on Christopher Columbus Day holiday; others push for indigenous recognition. Indigenous Peoples Day 2021: CPS no longer recognizes Columbus holiday. – Maher Kawash
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-italian-americans-say-they-seek-unity-on-columbus-day/11111814/
FOX32
— Columbus Day celebrations, protests prompt discord among Chicagoans
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/columbus-day-celebrations-protests-prompt-discord-among-chicagoans
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists, politicians rally to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day ahead of annual parade – SYLVIA GOODMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-indigenous-peoples-day-columbus-day-rally-celebration-20211011-3ymesr4hufd4zkoyyy3jmpirla-story.html
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Amid secrecy, Illinois Dems prepare to roll out new congressional map. Key questions about the fates of three majority-Black districts, a second Latino-majority district and GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger may finally be answered next week. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-democrats-prepare-unveil-new-congressional-map
DAILY HERALD
— How controversy has changed the way Columbus’ story is taught in schools – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211011/how-controversy-has-changed-the-way-columbus-story-is-taught-in-schools
WCMY
— St. Sen. Rezin predicts poor representation for area after redistricting – Rick Koshko
https://1430wcmy.com/2021/10/11/st-sen-rezin-predicts-poor-representation-for-area-after-redistricting/
WLDS
— LaHood Not in Favor of Feds Intervening with Redistricting Process – Jeremy Coumbes
https://wlds.com/lahood-not-in-favor-of-feds-intervening-with-redistricting-process/
EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Reparations committee provides an update on funding, applicants – Debbie-Marie Brown
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2021/10/10/reparations-committee-provides-an-update-on-funding-applicants/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DUPAGE COUNTY AUDITOR 2020 RACE REMAINS EFFECTIVELY A “TIE”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/dupage-county-auditor-2020-race-remains-effectively-a-tie-.html
— US CENSUS SHOWS NEARLY 4 IN 10 US ADULTS LIVE ALONE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/us-census-shows-nearly-4-in-10-us-adults-live-alone-.html
— FAMILY GROUP CALLS FOR DURBIN AND DUCKWORTH TO REJECT RADICAL BIDEN ADMINISTRATION NOMINEE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/family-group-calls-for-durbin-and-duckworth-to-reject-radical-biden-administration-nominee.html
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— America’s enobling struggle – MATTHEW SPALDING
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/americas-enobling-struggle
— Diversity is not new to America – MICHAEL BARONE
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/diversity-is-not-new-to-america
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When George Washington took command of the Continental Army in 1775, he immediately noted the differences in attitudes and behavior between New England Yankees and his fellow Virginians. In Federalist No. 60, written in 1788, Alexander Hamilton wrote of the “diversity in the state of property, in the genius, manners, and habits of the people of the different parts of the Union.” The founders lived when memory was fresh of how religious wars wore apart much of Europe and the British Isles. They knew that Massachusetts was founded by Calvinists, Virginia by Anglicans, Maryland by Catholics, and Pennsylvania by Quakers. The Articles of Confederation they drew up to govern their revolution against Britain purposely gave the states maximum autonomy. The framers of the Constitution aimed to create a more powerful federal government, but with limited powers. “No religious test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States,” they wrote in Article VI, fully aware of religious tests in Britain and Europe.)
— 84% of Trump voters concerned over anti-white discrimination – Sydney Shea (COMMENT: I should write a book about White politicians who take adverse actions against Whites to curry favor with minorities and to pander to minorities. They take adverse actions against Whites who are conservative, Republican, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, those who do not hate Trump, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-voters-poll-anti-white-discrimination
FOX NEWS
— Director of Clarence Thomas documentary says story is ‘antidote’ to critical race theory, belongs in schools. Director Michael Pack is hoping to get the film shown in high schools during Black History Month. – Cortney O’Brien
https://www.foxnews.com/media/director-clarence-thomas-story-antidote-critical-race-theory
— Mark Levin on the current ‘assault’ on freedom of speech
https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-levin-on-the-current-assault-on-freedom-of-speech
— Cancel culture backfires when banned lecture by Princeton professor at MIT draws thousands. MIT retracted Dr. Dorian Abbot’s invitation for arguing academic evaluations should be based on merit, not solely race – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/us/cancel-culture-backfires-princeton-lecture-geophysics-professor-mit
— Joan Collins speaks out against cancel culture, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The ‘Dynasty’ star said she doesn’t want to engage in social media. – Tyler McCarthy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/joan-collins-speaks-out-against-cancel-culture-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry
— ‘MediaBuzz’ on mainstream media’s embrace of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen
https://www.foxnews.com/media/mediabuzz-on-mainstream-medias-embrace-of-facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen
BREITBART
— Franklin Graham Defends NC Lt. Gov. for Expressing Opposition to Teaching LGBT Ideology in Schools – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2021/10/11/franklin-graham-homosexuality-schools/
NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: Trump Aides Will Be Compelled to Testify to Jan. 6 Committee – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/adam-kinzinger-jan-6-committee-rino/2021/10/11/id/1040048/
FEDERALIST
— In New York City, The Left Tells Parents Yet Again: Your Kids Belong To Us. It is clear that Democrats believe there is nothing they can do that would get most American parents to take their kids out of public schools where leftists flagrantly hurt children. – Joy Pullmann
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/11/in-canceling-gifted-education-in-new-york-city-the-left-tells-parents-yet-again-your-kids-belong-to-us/
— How Teacher Shortages Are Making Public Schools Even Worse. Until public schools recognize and address the reasons students and staff are taking flight, they won’t be able to recover their losses. – Keri Ingraham
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/11/how-teacher-shortages-are-making-public-schools-even-worse/
NATIONAL REVIEW
— A Conservative Professor Sues over Retaliation against Him – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/a-conservative-professor-sues-over-retaliation-against-him/
HOT AIR
— Art Institute of Chicago volunteers lose their positions to promote equity and diversity – JOHN SEXTON (COMMENT: I should write a book about GAO Chicago Office employees who my Democrat GAO superiors got rid of during the 1980s and 1990s “to promote equity and diversity.” Those employees were Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or their ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2021/10/11/art-institute-of-chicago-volunteers-lose-their-positions-to-promote-equity-and-diversity-n421603
REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— CNN’s Brian Stelter: “Why Isn’t There A New York Times Of The Right?” – Tim Hains
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/10/11/cnns_brian_stelter_why_isnt_there_a_new_york_times_of_the_right.html
LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Providence Schools Move To Terminate Critical Race Whistleblower Teacher Ramona Bessinger. Bessinger: “The Providence School District is calling me in Wednesday for my show-trial. ‘Pre-disciplinary hearing’. They do not like teachers that expose them.” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/10/providence-schools-move-to-terminate-critical-race-whistleblower-teacher-ramona-bessinger/
MSNBC
— ‘I want to know who was behind it, who knew what,’ Rep. Kinzinger on Jan. 6 committee
https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/rep-adam-kinzinger-i-want-to-know-who-was-behind-the-january-6-attack-123242565889
NEW YORK TIMES
— Elect Democrats in 2022, Write Miles Taylor and Christine Todd Whitman
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/11/opinion/2022-house-senate-trump.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Merrick Garland Has a List, and You’re Probably on It. His ‘society offenders’ now include parents who object to critical race theory and Covid-19 restrictions. – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/merrick-garland-list-school-board-elections-justice-attorney-general-11633960883
NEWSWEEK
— Defending Parental Rights in Education
https://www.newsweek.com/defending-parental-rights-education-opinion-1637071
— Anti-Trump Republicans Urge GOP Voters to Back Democrats in 2022
https://www.newsweek.com/anti-trump-republicans-urge-gop-voters-back-democrats-2022-1637586
— Could Donald Trump Beat DeSantis, Pence, Haley in 2024? What the Polls Show
https://www.newsweek.com/how-support-trump-2024-run-stacks-against-desantis-pence-haley-challenges-1637708
— Working Class Americans Are Speaking Up—and the Left Is Denouncing Them
https://www.newsweek.com/working-class-americans-are-standing-themselves-left-denouncing-them-opinion-1637577
NEW JERSEY 101.5
— NEW JERSEY IS OPENLY ENGAGING IN SYSTEMIC RACISM – Dennis Malloy
https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-is-openly-engaging-in-systemic-racism-opinion/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The term “systemic racism” has been tossed around a lot, especially in the last few years. Most of it is just hyperbolic, overheated rhetoric used by some to gain more power or political advantage. No evidence seems to exist in the way the term is being used by many, other than affirmative action, where race is used for preferential treatment in education and employment. Now the state of New Jersey is doubling down and promoting a more aggressive and blatant form of racism. At least one state agency has told its members not to participate as a speaker in any conference that is being given by only white males. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority put out this statement in response to our newsroom. “Under most circumstances, NJEDA staff should not participate when the panel/speakers are wholly comprised of white males. If staff are asked to participate in such a panel, they should inform the requester of NJEDA’s policy and, if appropriate, may suggest additional, diverse speakers.” Of course, that kind of directive would not be acceptable directed toward any other group. But the answer to racial prejudice or unfair treatment is not more of the same poison. It’s doubtful that if a panel happens to be composed of white males that other people from other groups were excluded for their race or gender. But this kind of policy supposes so, and therefore engages in racial animus and promotes division and resentment among people, who should have one purpose in mind: to get the job done well.)
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
— UW Employees Asked to Voluntarily Complete Yearly Self-Identification (COMMENT: UW employees should be advised that under the Democrats and that under the RINOs, the following demographics are ever-increasingly unpopular, if not despised, if not hated: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2021/10/uw-employees-asked-to-voluntarily-complete-yearly-self-identification.html
AMERICAN LAWYER
— Law Firms Are Willing to Pay for More Diverse Lateral Candidates, Raising Questions for Recruiters – Patrick Smith (COMMENT: In 1980, when I was 31 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO forced me to take a $20,361/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars, that is, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 (currently $97,395) to GS-9 Step 10 (currently $77,034/year) to transfer from IRS. If I had been a Democrat, minority, and/or female, GAO would have given me a promotion to GS-13 (currently $102,188/year) to transfer. GAO audits IRS. 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 $85,935-$97,395/year). I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976.)
https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/10/11/law-firms-are-willing-to-pay-for-more-diverse-lateral-candidates-raising-questions-for-recruiters/
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
— How We Succumb to Totalist Organizations – Darcia F. Narvaez Ph.D. (COMMENT: I have been a member of the Milton Township Republican Organization since December of 1999. I have the organization’s best attendance record. I should write a book about the organization and its leaders.)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/202110/how-we-succumb-totalist-organizations
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Totalist leaders use fear and love to control their members. Members are isolated from other ideas and relationships in totalist organizations. In a totalist organization, only the leader’s pronouncements are true.)
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Vote-By-Mail: Most Voters Think It Will Cause More Cheating
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/october_2021/vote_by_mail_most_voters_think_it_will_cause_more_cheating
