May 24, 2024

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— GOP UNITY: The Illinois Republican Party is holding its state convention today and Saturday in the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. After eight years of divisiveness among the rank and file, party leaders hope to emerge united as they head into election season. No matter where they stand on Donald Trump, they agree on wanting to make Joe Biden a one-term president. “We’re at a pivotal point where you’re seeing Republicans starting to get back together,” Illinois GOP Executive Director Matthew Janes told Playbook. “You’re seeing a lot more unity recently.” The Illinois GOP has evolved much the way the national Republican party has, with right-leaning Republicans veering more right and centrists somehow being seen as being left on party issues. In Illinois, the shift has been geographic. In 2014, the Republican base was strong in Chicago’s suburbs and exurbs, while southern Illinois still saw Democrats have an influence in party politics. That’s all shifted: When Trump came on the scene, rural voters were drawn to his blue collar message and there was a shift in the state party’s cultural and economic bases. Chicago-area Republicans weren’t always in line with Trump. And many still aren’t. Embracing Trump: Illinois GOP National Committeeman Richard Porter was among those hoping to see a new Republican generation in the White House. He backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president. Now, he says he’s most concerned about taking back the White House from Democrats. “I am for winning. Trump is our nominee and the Democrats have behaved appallingly in regard to Trump so it’s not hard to support him,” Porter told Playbook, referring to the former president’s recent court fight in New York. That attitude is expected to prevail in Collinsville this weekend, where the biggest task is to line up behind a party platform and elect a new Republican committee man and committee woman to represent the state within the national Republican Convention (The party elects one man and one woman to those seats.). Why the change: Term limits are keeping Porter and Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte from running again. They have each served two terms. In the running for their seats: GOP state central committee members Mark Shaw and Dean White and Illinois Republican Finance Committee Chair Vince Kolber. Shaw is also an Illinois adviser to Trump’s campaign. Women candidates are State Central Committee members Joan Lasonde and Rhonda Belford, and former Republican legislative candidate Julie Cho. All of the candidates are right-leaning, Trump-supporting Republicans. If you are Demetra DeMonte, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com )
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump putting his finger on the scale to revamp GOP platform four years after it froze in time – Elaine Mallon (COMMENT: Those who oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a far-right conservative. Since 2015, they have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a Trump-promoter. I should write a book about those who oppose direct elect election of IRP SCC members and who oppose Trump and who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3015947/trump-revamp-gop-platform-after-it-froze-in-time/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Trump campaign is pushing to elect those closely aligned with the presumptive presidential nominee’s agenda to positions on the Republican National Committee‘s Platform Committee. Much of this effort by former President Donald Trump’s campaign relates to concerns that far-right conservatives will push stances on abortion and same-sex marriage that may alienate the general population just ahead of the general election. The RNC’s Platform Committee consists of a male and a female representative from each U.S. state and territory, and it will play an instrumental role in shaping the party’s stances on dozens of policy issues. The party’s current platform is a 66-page document that hasn’t been reviewed since the 2016 election. In 2020, the RNC passed a resolution stating it would not adopt a new platform, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic interfering with the party’s ability to hold meetings. That year marked the first time in more than 150 years that the RNC decided not to make adjustments to its official platform, per NBC News. Shiree Verdone served as co-chairwoman of Trump’s campaign in Arizona in both 2016 and 2020 but is no longer involved with the Republican Party of Arizona. She told the outlet that Trump’s team is concerned about who is getting on the party’s platform committee. “Trying to get normal folks on the Platform and Rules [committees], but God knows if there’s any normal people in that delegation,” Verdone said. The committee’s leadership consists of strong Trump supporters, including Trump’s former ambassador to Luxembourg, Randy Evans, who will serve as executive director. Russ Vought, Trump’s former director of the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as policy director, and Ed Martin, the head of several conservative groups, will serve as deputy policy director. “The campaign is really getting into it and involved this year in [Platform Committee] races in states,” a veteran Republican operative told the outlet. “There is a sense among them that the platform should not be pushed too far to the right on a few issues, but I keep hearing abortion and marriage specifically.” While far-right conservatives have called for a national ban on abortion, Trump has been steadfast in his stance that the matter will be left up to the states. “I DO NOT SUPPORT A BAN ON BIRTH CONTROL, AND NEITHER WILL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!” Trump declared on Truth Social.)
— ‘Haley Voters for Biden’ says Trump endorsement makes their efforts ‘difficult’ – Peter Cordi (COMMENT: Who are the Haley voters for Biden in Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and your school district?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3015309/haley-voters-biden-trump-endorsement-efforts-difficult/
— Trump and DeSantis appear to push aside feud in appeal to donors: ‘I love that you’re back’ – Ross O’Keefe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3015526/trump-desantis-push-aside-feud-appeal-donors/
— Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Biden, Democrats of wanting illegal immigrants to vote – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/mike-johnson-accuses-joe-biden-democrats-of-wantin/
— Mike Johnson warns that ‘enemies of freedom’ can vote in local DC elections – Asher Notheis
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3014853/mike-johnson-warns-enemies-of-freedom-can-vote-local-dc-elections/
— Democrats attack Republicans on DC noncitizen voting law as a setup for election fraud claims – Jack Birle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3014472/democrats-attack-republicans-dc-noncitizen-voting-law-setup-big-lie-2-0/
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: One year in, a failing grade – William J. Kelly
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3001566/brandon-johnson-one-year-in-failing-grade/
— Trump insists Biden, 81, must debate him standing up. – Ashley Oliver (COMMENT: I drove non-stop from Wheaton to Collinsville yesterday.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3016177/trump-insists-biden-81-must-debate-standing-up/
— Illegal immigrant says illegal immigration is too easy – Conn Carroll
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3015282/illegal-immigrant-says-illegal-immigration-too-easy/

ALTON TELEGRAPH & JOURNAL COURIER
— Collinsville hosts Illinois GOP state convention this weekend. – Scott Cousins
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/illinois-republican-convention-gop-collinsville-19474408.php
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/republicans-state-convention-collinsville-weekend-19474445.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Approximately 500 to 600 people will attend, according to Convention Coordinator Deb Detmers.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP race, but she’s still getting sizable votes. – Hannah Demissie
https://abc7chicago.com/post/nikki-haley-voting-trump-former-republican-presidential-candidate/14858562/
— Trump campaign calls out ‘critical flaw’ in Milwaukee RNC convention’s safety from protesters. Trump campaign wants more space between convention and protest areas. – Kelsey Walsh
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-campaign-accuses-secret-service-of-critical-flaw-rnc/14863699/
— Anti-abortion Chicago City Council members stall quiet zone approval around West Loop clinic. Ald. Bill Conway was trying to establish “quiet zone” around abortion clinic where entering women report bullying and intimidation. – Fran Spielman
https://abc7chicago.com/post/anti-abortion-chicago-city-council-members-stall-approval-west-loop-clinic-quiet-zone/14863192/

WGN9
— House Republicans rail against Northwestern, Rutgers for cutting deals with protesters. – Lexi Lonas
https://wgnradio.com/news/house-republicans-ream-northwestern-rutgers-for-cutting-deals-with-protesters/
— Retiring early may not be as great as it sounds – Collin McCarthy (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced by Democrats to retire early.)
https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/retiring-early-may-not-be-as-great-as-it-sounds/

WTTW
— New Illinois Law That Prevents Political Parties From Slating Candidates in Open General Election Races Put on Hold by Judge – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/23/new-illinois-law-prevents-political-parties-slating-candidates-open-general-election
— Northwestern President Defends Deal With Student Protesters to US House Committee: ‘We Had to Get the Encampment Down’ – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/23/northwestern-president-defends-deal-student-protesters-us-house-committee-we-had-get

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois fails to protect immigrant victims of crime – NELL SALZMAN (COMMENT: Those who promote illegal immigration are responsible for the illegals who come in.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/illinois-fails-to-protect-immigrant-victims-of-crime-report-finds/
— Alderman accuses colleague of antisemitism over social media post. – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/alderman-accuses-colleague-of-antisemitism-over-social-media-post/
— Illinois Democrats still at odds over tax hike proposals as budget talks again head into overtime – JEREMY GORNER, OLIVIA OLANDER, OLIVIA STEVENS, DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/illinois-democrats-still-at-odds-over-tax-hike-proposals-as-budget-talks-again-head-into-overtime/
— Northwestern President Schill grilled by lawmakers at campus antisemitism hearing. ‘Hate is hate.’ – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/northwestern-president-at-congressional-antisemitism-hearing-existing-rules-policies-falling-short-we-must-improve/
— Senate holds a test vote on border bill as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/senate-border-bill-test-vote/
— ‘Justice-impacted individual’ is a ‘doublethink’ phrase that could come back to haunt Gov. J.B. Pritzker – Editorial
https://www.yahoo.com/news/editorial-justice-impacted-individual-doublethink-100000509.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Judge halts election law that blocked Republican candidates from appearing on November ballot. Under the new law, state House and Senate candidates must run in the primary to appear on the November general election ballot — a move leaving prospective candidates in the lurch, viewed as a power grab by the Democrat-led legislature. – Tina Stondeles and Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/05/23/judge-halts-election-law-that-blocked-republican-candidates-from-appearing-on-november-ballot
— Mayoral allies in hot water over social media posts. Johnson’s Communications Director Ronnie Reese is under fire for a 2010 tweet that said, “I brake for gay pride, reluctantly.” Meanwhile, Ald. Debra Silverstein called a recent Facebook post by Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez “an antisemitic dog whistle.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/05/23/social-media-mayoral-allies-facebook-tweet-antisemitism-homophobia
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2024/05/23/cook-county-loans-minority-pot-license-marijuana-social-equity
— Advocates worry 120 schools could lose after-school programs this summer. – Nader Issa and Sarah Karp (COMMENT: What did you do after-school? I did yard work 1962-1964, delivered newspapers 1962-1966, washed dishes 1964-1966, delivered mail 1966-1969, and worked on an automobile assembly line in 1970.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/23/advocates-worry-120-schools-could-lose-after-school-programs-this-summer
— Student protests are a rite of passage. I went through it, back in the ’60s. Watching the wave of student protests on college campuses nationwide, a retired journalist recalls his own activism and writes: When these students reflect on this moment, I trust they will appreciate, like I have, our country’s commitment to reasonable free speech, peaceable assembly and democracy. – Andy Shaw (COMMENT: While I attended UIC 1966-1968 and NIU 1969-1970, many of my classmates protested the Vietnam War.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/23/student-protests-colleges-israel-hamas-vietnam-war-activists-1960s-andy-shaw

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago newsrooms get $1.6 million in grants to strengthen local journalism – Corli Jay (COMMENT: All the many thousands of dollars needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out every morning comes out of my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my Social Security, and my retirement savings.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/chicago-newsrooms-get-grants-bolster-local-journalism
— Durbin renews call for Alito to recuse himself in 2020 election cases. (COMMENT: I have flown an American flag off my front porch in Wheaton constantly since September 11, 2001 and a 18X12 foot American flag in my Iron Gate Motor Condo in Naperville since January of 2021.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/durbin-calls-alito-recuse-himself-2020-election-cases

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois House moves to protect emergency abortions ahead of US Supreme Court ruling – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/23/illinois-house-passes-bill-protecting-emergency-abortion-services/73793013007/

SOUTHERN
— Democrats go on offense as the GOP opens the door to birth control restrictions – Isabella Murray
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/23/democrats-go-on-offense-as-the-gop-opens-the-door-to-birth-control-restrictions

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Descendants of Evanston residents file federal class action suit against reparations program – William Tong
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/24/city/descendants-of-evanston-residents-file-federal-class-action-suit-against-reparations-program/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Class action lawsuit attacks Evanston reparations program as unconstitutional. Plaintiffs allege they are ‘irreparably harmed’ by program’s limitation to Black ancestors and descendants, seek their own $25,000 payments. – Alex Harrison
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/24/class-action-lawsuit-attacks-local-reparations-program-as-unconstitutional/

EVANSTON NOW
— Suit challenges Evanston reparations plan – Bill Smith
https://evanstonnow.com/suit-challenges-evanston-reparations-plan/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump isn’t known for letting slights against him pass – AP (COMMENT: I not only let sights against me pass, I let big adverse actions against me pass. Should I continue doing that? Should I start issuing cease and desist letters against my attackers? Should I sue them?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-swaps-bluster-for-silence-and-possibly-sleep-in-his-hush-money-trial//

CITIES 92.9
— Measure impacting auto voter registration raises non-citizen registration concerns – Catrina Petersen
https://www.cities929.com/2024/05/22/measure-impacting-auto-voter-registration-raises-non-citizen-registration-concerns/

WGEM
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wgem.com/video/2024/05/24/bill-expanding-illinois-abortion-shield-law-heads-gov-pritzkers-desk/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-94/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: Why do Republican, conservative, and religious leaders in Illinois not encourage reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, if not discourage reading those newsletters? ANSWER: They reject planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly its individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks and/or they reject election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois bill allows out-of-state minors to apply for taxpayer funded abortions – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5b88a150-192f-11ef-9334-cb5ac7080596.html

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— Evanston faces federal class action over reparations program. The first-of-its-kind reparations initiative is meant to address the historic housing injustice that Black Evanston residents once faced. – DAVE BYRNES
https://www.courthousenews.com/chicago-suburb-faces-federal-class-action-over-reparations-program/

WEST COOK NEWS
— Cook County launches $3.6 million grant program for cannabis businesses
https://westcooknews.com/stories/659508595-cook-county-launches-3-6-million-grant-program-for-cannabis-businesses

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois legislators ‘increasingly see criminals as victims & police as criminals’ – Paul Vallas:
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/659439059-paul-vallas-illinois-legislators-increasingly-see-criminals-as-victims-police-as-criminals

SANGAMON SUN
— Republicans express concerns over exclusion from Illinois budget talks
https://sangamonsun.com/stories/659508774-republicans-express-concerns-over-exclusion-from-illinois-budget-talks

WIREPOINTS
— More woke buffoonery with your money: The latest with Illinois’ ESG investments and Treasurer Frerichs – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/more-woke-buffoonery-with-your-money-the-latest-with-illinois-esg-investments-and-treasurer-frerichs-wirepoints/
— Eleven Illinois U.S. Representatives vote against bill to ban noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C. elections
https://wirepoints.org/eleven-illinois-u-s-representatives-vote-against-bill-to-ban-noncitizens-from-voting-in-washington-d-c-elections-wirepoints-quickpoint/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Protecting Child Sacrifice and Mandating Indoctrination – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/protecting-child-sacrifice-and-mandating-indoctrination/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP convention plans to be a good guest in Milwaukee – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/inside-beltway-gop-convention-plans-be-good-guest-/
— Biden stumbles through press conference with Kenyan president: ‘What was my question?’ – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/joe-biden-stumbles-through-press-conference-with-k/
— 52 Democrats join GOP as House votes to overturn D.C.’s noncitizen voting law – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/52-democrats-join-gop-as-house-votes-to-overturn-d/
— Biden proves he’s a demagogue on race, yet his own record is terrible. President told Black college grads that America hates them. – Tim Murtaugh
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/biden-proves-hes-demagogue-on-race-yet-his-own-rec/
— Safe spaces, ‘trigger warnings’ crush free speech and destroy universities’ academic rigor – Allan C. Stam
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/safe-spaces-trigger-warnings-crush-free-speech-and/

NEW YOR POST
— Trump vows to ‘make NYC great again’ at boisterous Crotona Park rally. – Victor Nava and Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/us-news/trump-vows-to-make-nyc-great-again-at-boisterous-crotona-park-rally/
— Thousands of Trump fanatics swarm Bronx park for his first NY rally since 2016: ‘He’s a real Nelson Mandela’ – Steven Vago, Marie Pohl and Katherine Donlevy
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/us-news/thousands-of-trump-fanatics-swarm-nyc-park-for-rally/
— Advice to Donald Trump for the debate: Just let bumbling Biden talk! – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/opinion/advice-to-donald-trump-for-the-debate-just-let-bumbling-biden-talk/
— Advice to Donald Trump for the debate: Just let bumbling Biden talk! – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/opinion/advice-to-donald-trump-for-the-debate-just-let-bumbling-biden-talk/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A border so wide open even the illegals are warning us – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_border_so_wide_open_even_the_illegals_are_warning_us.html

BREITBART
— Kinzinger Dismisses Haley’s Support for Trump as ‘Pathetic’ – SIMON KENT (COMMENT: I have always been a Republican. Sooner or later, all my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes will announce that they have always been Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, or RINOs.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/kinzinger-dismisses-haleys-support-for-trump-as-pathetic/
— Illinois Democrats Dumping the Term ‘Offender’ for ‘Justice-Impacted Individual’ in State Law – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2024/05/23/illinois-democrats-dumping-offender-justice-impacted-individual-state-law/
— Illegal Migrants Hurry to Cross Southern Border: ‘We Don’t Want Trump’ – ELIZABETH WEIBEL
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/22/illegal-migrants-hurry-cross-southern-border-we-dont-want-trump/
— Most House Democrats Vote to Allow Illegal Aliens to Vote in D.C. Elections – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/most-house-democrats-vote-to-allow-illegal-aliens-to-vote-in-d-c-elections/
— Joe Biden Blames Record-Setting Illegal Immigration on Republicans – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have blamed me the most for the most. I would focus on those who have blamed me the most for the most losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/joe-biden-blames-record-setting-illegal-immigration-republicans/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Northwestern journalism school’s chair of ‘social justice in reporting’ has history of pro-Hamas rhetoric – Patrick McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/exposed-northwestern-journalism-schools-chair-social-justice-reporting-history-pro-hamas-rhetoric/25525

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— States Seeking to Curb Illegal Immigration Can Start by Curbing Access to Professional Licenses – Jessica M. Vaughan (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always ignored/dismissed/belittled the fact that on my first attempt, a) I passed the CPA examination in 1979, b) I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981, c) I became a licensed CPA in 1981.)
https://cis.org/Vaughan/States-Seeking-Curb-Illegal-Immigration-Can-Start-Curbing-Access-Professional-Licenses
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20 percent of U.S. workers require a license in their occupation.)

DAILY SIGNAL
— Up to 2.7 Million Noncitizens Could Vote Illegally in November – Dan Hart
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/23/up-2-7-million-noncitizens-could-vote-illegally-november-study-shows/
— Biden Border Crisis Is Extortion Tactic to Push Massive Amnesty – Simon Hankinson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/23/biden-border-crisis-is-extortion-tactic-push-massive-amnesty-borderline/

DAILY WIRE
— Activism Over Education? Law School Embraced Drag Shows And Social Justice Amid Rankings Free Fall. As law school plummeted down the rankings, its professors were performing in drag. – Leif Le Mahieu
https://www.dailywire.com/news/inside-the-dei-fueled-implosion-of-a-major-u-s-law-school

FOX NEWS
— Donald Trump at Bronx rally: Biden puts illegal aliens first, I put America first
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtEYViyEd0
— Sen. Graham sounds alarm on terror threat after Marine base incident: ‘Wake-up call’
https://www.foxnews.com/media/sen-graham-sounds-alarm-terror-threat-after-marine-base-incident-wake-up-call?ref=upstract.com
— Top Dem’s past push for noncitizen voting rights revealed ahead of House vote. The House will consider a bill Thursday to repeal a DC law allowing noncitizens to vote. – Elizabeth Elkind
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-dems-past-push-non-citizen-voting-rights-revealed-ahead-house-vote
— Meritocracy works much better in terms of producing excellent results – Dr. Ben Carson
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6353550280112

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Evanston Over Reparations
https://www.judicialwatch.org/reparations/

MRC TV
— Illegal Alien Worried About ‘Who Comes into This Country’: ‘Killers, Psychopaths’ – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/illegal-alien-worried-about-who-comes-country-killers-psychopaths

NEWSMAX
— Trump on Mass Migration: ‘They’re Building an Army!’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/donald-trump-immigration-illegals/2024/05/23/id/1165961/
— Biden’s Open Border Doing Irreparable Harm – Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/bob-good-newsmax-joe-biden/2024/05/23/id/1165931/
— DEI Will Destroy Our Trust in Doctors – JEFFREY BLEHAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/dei-will-destroy-our-trust-in-doctors/

PJ MEDIA
— Illinois Renames ‘Offenders’ to ‘Justice-Impacted Individuals’ – GRAYSON BAKICH
https://pjmedia.com/graysonbakich/2024/05/22/illinois-renames-offenders-to-justice-impacted-individuals-n4929264

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— When Donald Trump Wins In 2024 Will Democrats Accept The Legitimacy Of His Victory? – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/05/23/ned_ryun_when_donald_trump_wins_in_2024_will_democrats_accept_the_legitimacy_of_his_victory.html
— Speaker Johnson: Democrats Want Illegal Aliens Deciding Elections, They Don’t Want Americans Deciding American Elections – Tyler Stone
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/05/23/speaker_johnson_democrats_want_illegal_aliens_deciding_elections_they_dont_want_americans_deciding_american_elections.html

TOWNHALL
— The Polls Don’t Lie: Thousands of People Show Up to Trump Rally In Deep-Blue State – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/23/trump-deep-blue-state-rally-n2639468
— Only Trump Can Launch and Win a War Against the DEI Army – Douglas MacKinnon
https://townhall.com/columnists/douglasmackinnon/2024/05/24/only-trump-can-launch-and-win-a-war-against-the-dei-army-n2639467

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ROLL CALL
— Noncitizen voting bill advances as Republicans continue messaging push – Jim Saksa
https://rollcall.com/2024/05/23/noncitizen-voting-bill-advances-as-republicans-continue-messaging-push/

ABC NEWS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/closer-donald-trumps-2024-vow-deport-millions-migrants/story?id=110469177

WASHINGON POST
— Fentanyl is fueling a record number of youth drug deaths. The new trend has shocked many pediatricians, who say they feel unprepared to provide counseling on opioid addiction. – Jenna Portnoy and Dan Keating
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/22/fentanyl-youth-overdoses-increase/

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly shout at Black and at everyone else that Republicans cause all the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbowermaster/2024/05/24/4-years-after-george-floyd-racial-equity-giving-faces-challenges/

DAILY MAIL
— Half of trainee doctors at UCLA’s prestigious medical school ‘are failing basic tests after dean who’s anti-white ignored affirmative action ban and terrorized staff with DEI rules’ Standards plunge at UCLA medical school amid claims of reverse discrimination. Dean Jennifer Lucero has presided over exodus of Asian students since 2020. UCLA Med students forced to sit through pro-Hamas lecture. – DOMINIC YEATMAN
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13454451/UCLA-medical-school-dean-Jennifer-Lucero-DEI-affirmative.html

May 23, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. What do you hope that Illinois Republican Party (IRP) leaders will stress at their State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25? I hope that they will stress defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, and especially 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. I hope that they will stress direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— On Saturday, May 25, 2024, delegates to the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention in Collinsville will be asked to vote on a new IRP platform and a new set of resolutions. But so far, the IRP Platform and Resolutions Committee has not provided delegates with drafts of the aforesaid. If I had not been removed from the committee because of my calling for strengthening the platform, including calling for E-Verify, and because of my calling for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members, I would have called for the committee to provide delegates with drafts of the new draft platform and the new draft set of resolutions by now. Further, I would have called for the IRP to provide delegates with a detailed agenda for the convention’s May 25 general session by now. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In possible DNC preview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks ex-President Donald Trump – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/in-possible-dnc-preview-gov-j-b-pritzker-mocks-ex-president-donald-trump/
— Judge temporarily blocks hastily passed election law that favored Democrats in November – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/judge-temporarily-blocks-hastily-passed-election-law-that-favored-democrats-in-november/
— BEYOND TRAGIC: There are now more daily marijuana users in the US than daily alcohol users – CARLA K. JOHNSON (COMMENT: Booze is bad, but pot is worse. Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/by-the-numbers-there-are-now-more-daily-marijuana-users-in-the-us-than-daily-alcohol-users/
— Mayor Richard Irvin says Aurora ‘absolutely pursuing a special census’ after recent estimates say city lost population – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/mayor-richard-irvin-says-aurora-absolutely-pursuing-a-special-census-after-recent-estimates-say-city-lost-population/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/22/rescheduling-marijuana-president-biden-justice-department-drug-war-jacob-sullum

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker, Johnson tout DNC in Chicago at preview – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240522/nation-and-world-politics/pritzker-johnson-tout-dnc-in-chicago-at-preview/
— Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240522/nation-and-world-politics/lara-trump-is-taking-the-reins-and-reshaping-the-rnc-in-her-father-in-laws-image/
— Under Illinois Democrat leaders, soon, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) receiving welfare.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240521/submitted-content/northern-illinois-food-bank-receives-70000-donation-from-meijer-to-help-fight-hunger-in-north-chic/
— ‘We need resolution’: State lawsuit against Wheaton history group drags on – Susan Sarkauskas and Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240521/news/we-need-resolution-state-lawsuit-against-wheaton-history-group-drags-on/

ABC7
— Democratic Party leaders preview DNC to media representatives at United Center – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-dnc-2024-party-leaders-media-representatives-united/14858556/

NBC5 & WGN9 & FOX ILLINOIS & WJOL & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WSIU
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US (COMMENT: Booze is bad, but pot is worse. Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-us/3443948/
https://wgntv.com/news/daily-pot-use-exceeds-daily-drinking-in-u-s-a-new-study-says/
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-the-us-a-new-study-says-recreational-smoking-vaping-edibles-pot-weed-cannabis-drugs-narcotics-research-tobacco-liquor-booze-cocktails-beer
https://www.wjol.com/study-daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-the-u-s/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/daily-pot-use-exceeds-daily-drinking-in-us-new-study-says/
https://www.wsiu.org/state-of-illinois/2024-05-22/the-4th-annual-illinois-cannabis-convention-features-jim-belushi

CBS NEWS
— Shootings, stabbings on Chicago transit system leave many alarmed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQ7yeB-Sq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MThsv4zVuFY
— Woman robbed at gunpoint near Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago – Adam Harrington (COMMENT: I worked near the Federal Plaza in 1971 and then 1973-1997.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-robbed-gunpoint-federal-plaza-downtown-chicago/

FOX32
— Downtown Chicago residents urged to stay vigilant amid rising crime; aldermen to hold meeting (COMMENT: I was a downtown Chicago resident part-time 1974-1976 and full-time 1976-1978.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCf70ifT1E

WGN RADIO
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://wgnradio.com/news/expedited-asylum-policies-will-devastate-harm-migrants-advocates-say/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/22/city/how-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-evanston-and-chicago/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— ‘Only so much to go around’: Spending demands mount as Illinois lawmakers craft budget – Patrick M. Keck (COMMENT: Tax dollars given to one group are tax dollars not given to another group.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/20/who-wants-a-cut-of-illinois-52-7b-budget-pie-demands-grow-as-vote-looms/73689852007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/23/illinois-house-passes-bill-protecting-emergency-abortion-services/73793013007/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary – AP (COMMENT: Far too many Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 have taken far too many big adverse actions against me. But nevertheless, I continue to do more than just vote for them. I have gotten signatures on their nominating petitions, I have promoted their fundraisers, I have gotten sign locations for them, and I have distributed their campaign literature. I should write a book about the aforesaid candidates who have taken the most big adverse actions against me.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/nikki-haley-says-she-will-vote-for-donald-trump-following-their-disputes-during-republican-primary/article_85341a54-1009-50bf-a8fb-59061c0b4ea7.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-legal-marijuana-advocates-overwhelming-skeptics/article_40e1f347-5b12-5812-a9d6-d77add67411f.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Colorado GOP urges parents to pull kids from public schools over new gender identity law – KRISTINA WATROBSKI (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats had making the students in your school district sexually active LGBTQers?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/colorado-gop-urges-parents-to-pull-kids-from-public-schools-over-new-gender-identity-law-colorado-republican-party-hb24-1039-governor-jared-polis-students-lgbt-transgender-chosen-names-pronouns-crisis-in-the-classroom

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-a-comment-from-trump-and-gop-actions-in-the-states-put-contraceptive-access-in-the-2024-spotlight/
— Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House as Congress makes an election-year push to curb foreign influence in American politics. – AP (COMMENT: It would be great if my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, and especially those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me, would disclose the amounts and sources of their income. He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-congress-aims-to-overhaul-presidential-ethics-rules-with-a-plan-led-by-an-unlikely-pair-of-lawmakers/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Pritzker hurls zingers at Trump – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/23/pritzkers-got-zingers-on-trump-00159626

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-295/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/22/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-93/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

DOUG IBENDAHL
— When Theodore Roosevelt gave us direct elections in Illinois
https://dougelstonibendahl.substack.com/p/when-theodore-roosevelt-gave-us-direct

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Pre-Trial Release Denied for West Chicago Man Charged Selling Cocaine to Undercover Officer
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/news_detail_T2_R1191.php

WIREPOINTS
— The big myth that needs debunking: Illinois needs more money for education – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/the-big-myth-that-needs-debunking-illinois-needs-more-money-for-education-wirepoints-special-report/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said many people are stepping up to run for office due to dissatisfaction with the Democrat-controlled government, and these like-minded individuals are coalescing to make decisions based on common sense and compassion.
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/659300755-illinois-republican-candidate-people-are-running-due-to-democrat-controlled-government

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS MEMORIAL DAY DRIVERS FACE 2ND-HIGHEST GAS TAXES IN NATION – Kurtis Karg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-memorial-day-drivers-face-2nd-highest-gas-taxes-in-nation/
— ILLINOIS LEADERS WHO PUSHED PRO-UNION AMENDMENT THWART THEIR OWN STAFFERS – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-leaders-who-pushed-pro-union-amendment-thwart-their-own-staffers/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Biden, Democrats of wanting illegal immigrants to vote – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/mike-johnson-accuses-joe-biden-democrats-of-wantin/
— Biden burned by critics for tapping gasoline reserve to lower prices, cover up ‘anti-energy’ agenda – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/biden-burned-by-critics-for-tapping-gasoline-reser/
— Owning electric cars and trucks reflects political preference, survey finds – Jennifer Harper (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes despise/hate American-nameplate cars, and especially muscle cars. I have owned American-nameplate muscle cars since 1966.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/inside-beltway-owning-electric-cars-and-trucks-ref/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Gallego introduces House border bills as GOP vows to block immigration deal in Senate – Samantha-Jo Roth
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3012577/gallego-introduces-house-border-bills-immigration-2024/
— When his poll numbers go low, so does Biden – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3013379/when-poll-numbers-go-low-so-does-biden/

AMAC
— Stop The Migrant Invasion
https://amac.us/newsline/society/stop-the-migrant-invasion/
— Civil Society Or None – Robert B. Charles
https://amac.us/newsline/society/real-choice-civil-society-or-none/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— Noncitizens voting – Parrish Alford
https://afn.net/politics-govt/2024/05/23/data-researcher-lays-out-facts-on-noncitizens-voting-they-could-help-choose-next-president/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden Cancels Additional $7.7B in Student Debt – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/23/morning-greatness-biden-cancels-additional-7-7b-in-student-debt/

AMERICAN THINKER
— DC Board of Elections trains illegals and ‘non-citizens’ how to vote in US elections – Olivia Murray
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/dc_board_of_elections_trains_illegals_and_non_citizens_how_to_vote_in_us_elections.html

BREITBART
— Nikki Haley Reveals She ‘Will Be Voting for Trump’ – ELIZABETH WEIBEL (COMMENT: Far too many Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 have taken far too many big adverse actions against me. But nevertheless, I continue to do more than just vote for them. I have gotten signatures on their nominating petitions, I have promoted their fundraisers, I have gotten sign locations for them, and I have distributed their campaign literature. I should write a book about the aforesaid candidates who have taken the most and biggest adverse actions against me.)

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/22/nikki-haley-reveals-she-will-be-voting-for-trump/
— Schumer’s Revived Border Bill Promises ‘Orderly’ Flood of Economic Migrants – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/05/23/schumers-revived-border-bill-seeks-orderly-flood-of-economic-migrants/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Missouri bill would end forced DEI statements in public colleges and universities – Patrick McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/missouri-bill-end-forced-dei-statements-public-colleges-universities-/25509

COLLEGE FIX
— Illinois recommends bonuses to colleges for black, Hispanic students. Plan also includes added funds for students with low GPA, adult learners – SAMANTHA SWENSON (COMMENT: This is race based preference giving.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/illinois-recommends-bonuses-to-colleges-for-black-hispanic-students/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Biden’s Black Lies Matter – Larry Elder
https://www.creators.com/read/larry-elder/05/24/bidens-black-lies-matter

DAILY CALLER
— Illegal Immigration Under Biden Has Contributed To Housing Shortage – WILL KESSLER
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/22/illegal-immigration-contributed-housing-shortage-experts/
— Antisemitic Campus Protests Expose DEI’s Failure – SHEILA NAZARIAN
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/22/nazarian-skin-decision-dei-dtale-campus-antisemitism/

DAILY WIRE
— Fox News Correspondent Shows Large Number Of Military-Aged Males Crossing ‘Illegally’ Into U.S.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/fox-news-correspondent-shows-large-number-of-military-aged-males-crossing-illegally-into-u-s
— Democrats Plan To Push Abortion Issue As 2nd Anniversary Of Roe Overturning Nears – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-plan-to-push-abortion-issue-as-2nd-anniversary-of-roe-overturning-nears-report

FEDERALIST
— AP Admits Noncitizens Vote In U.S. Elections While Insisting It’s No Big Deal – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/22/ap-admits-noncitizens-vote-in-u-s-elections-while-insisting-its-no-big-deal/

FOX NEWS RADIO
— Biden Admin Mourns Loss of “Butcher of Tehran”
https://radio.foxnews.com/2024/05/22/biden-admin-mourns-loss-of-butcher-of-tehran/

MRC TV & NEWS BUSTERS
— MSNBC’s host Joy Reid pounced on a since-deleted video posted to former President Trump’s Truth Social account. The video – made by a third party – briefly flashed the words “unified Reich” in a series of newspaper clippings. Reid characterized the post as a definitive representation of Trump’s fascist views, and ridiculously suggested that no one in the media was talking about it and that no one was calling him a Nazi. In addition, she repeatedly referenced several fascist leaders, especially Adolf Hitler, and accused other conservatives of relentlessly promoting fascist thought through their opinions and policies. After playing the now-deleted campaign ad, Reid ridiculously proclaimed: “As per usual, much of the media is downplaying the fact that the Republican nominee is once again using Nazi language.” She drew attention to some of Trump’s associations and past comments, claiming they indubitably prove he was just like Hitler. She even said, “Donald Trump was proud that someone once compared him to Adolf Hitler.” The someone Reid referred to was former German Chancellor Angela Merkel who once praised Trump’s ability to attract large crowds. – Michael Wnek (COMMENT: Because of the path that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are ever-increasingly taking, anticipate/expect that if you do not share their hatred against Trump, that the more demographics that you share with Trump, that the more that they will call you a Nazi.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/reid-whines-media-not-calling-trump-nazi-hitler-enough
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/michael-wnek/2024/05/22/reid-whines-media-not-calling-trump-nazi-hitler-enough

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Northwestern University Has Received Nearly $690 Million from Qatar – ZACH KESSEL
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/northwestern-university-has-received-nearly-690-million-from-qatar-report/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Facilitate Illegal Entry Into US – Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/border-immigration-illegal/2024/05/22/id/1165784/
— Army’s woke agenda compromising American safety – Carl Higbie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r37o_ro-wGc

REAL CLEAR INVISTIGATIONS
— Investigative Issues: Media Refuse to Cover Illegal-Immigrant Crime – Dave Seminara
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2024/05/22/investigative_issues_media_refuse_to_cover_illegal-immigrant_crime_1033452.html

ZERO HEDGE
— Illegals Believe Trump Is Going To Win So They’re Surging The Border Now – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/illegals-believe-trump-going-win-so-theyre-surging-border-now-report

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/22/inside-democrats-political-strategy-border-security/

KTRH
— Nearly 30% of Illegal Aliens Are Registered to Vote – Ethan Buchanan (COMMENT: What percent of the illegals in Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your precinct are registered to vote?)
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2024-05-22-nearly-30-of-illegal-aliens-are-registered-to-vote/

WBUR
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/05/22/brown-affirmative-action

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Joe Biden’s 2024 Election Bribes. The president is using the U.S. Treasury like a 1920s party boss’s safe. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-bribes-2024-election-spending-young-voters-turnout-swing-state-uaw-ev-3ac8df6f
— I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have done the most to may me angry at them.
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/anger-health-effects-risks-heart-brain-mental-f4105ed7
— Companies Want Fewer Grad Hires This Year. Companies are hiring fewer fresh graduates and rethinking their needs for entry-level talent. – Joseph Pisani
and Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: The first 6 months that I worked for IRS was all on-the-job training in the Loop.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-ai-disruption-2024-college-graduates-f72247ab
— The Facebook Group Reuniting People With Their Stolen Cars – Talal Ansari (COMMENT: In 1971 when I was a 22-year-old new IRS employee in Chicago, the theft of my 1969 Dodge Charger SE in Chicago had a big impact on me. It resulted in my buying a new 1972 Corvette and my successfully requesting to be assigned to IRS’s Harvey Office.)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/portland-stolen-cars-facebook-group-d8546d58

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly discourage traditional marriage and family.
https://www.businessinsider.com/chicago-basic-income-helped-mother-rent-an-apartment-ubi-gbi2024-5

May 21, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Pro-Palestinian campus protests evoke Vietnam-era uprisings and other ‘struggles of the past’ – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have used against me the most my avoiding the Vietnam War draft with student deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/21/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-evoke-vietnam-era-uprisings-and-other-struggles-of-the-past/
— Suburban Chicago leaders call on the state of Illinois to increase local government funding – GEORGE WIEBE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/20/suburban-chicago-leaders-call-on-the-state-of-illinois-to-increase-local-government-funding/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess speaks during a public gathering of municipal leaders Monday who joined forces at Elmhurst University to call on Illinois General Assembly to increase local government funding. . .“Each one of us here, and every other citizen in the State of Illinois, relies on the critical services provided by local governments,” Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess said Monday. “We are here this morning to reach out to our partners in the General Assembly and urge them to work with us to prioritize continued investment in our communities.”)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Students protest Israel-Hamas war during School of the Art Institute of Chicago commencement. Many students carried gold flyers with images of a crown, bullets and bombs, symbolizing the Crown family, who are benefactors to the Art Institute and who students say invest in weapons manufacturers. They tore the flyers on stage. – Emmanuel Camarillo
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/20/students-protest-gaza-war-during-school-of-the-art-institute-commencement-education-israel-hamas-war
— Why so many Black Chicagoans are frustrated by the migrant crisis. A City Council vote on $70 million in migrant funding highlighted the situation faced by communities like South Shore: Migrants have been resettled in Black communities where people have been fighting for decades for development and resources. – Desmon Yancy (COMMENT: To give preference to one group, for example, illegals, is to discriminate against another group, for example, Blacks.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/20/black-chicagoans-migrant-crisis-frustration-racism-disinvestment-alderman-desmon-yancy-south-shore
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ and destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2024/05/20/lgbtq-international-travel-threat-alert-pride

DAILY HERALD
— Editorial called out sneaky Democrats – Gerry Bliss, Elk Grove Village
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240520/letters-to-the-editor/editorial-called-out-sneaky-democrats/
— Wheaton Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Hosted by American Legion Post 76, the parade will begin at Memorial Park, proceed west on Wesley Street, turn south on West Street, ending at the Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 S. Warrenville Road. wheaton.il.us.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240520/entertainment/memorial-day-parades-services-fundraisers/
— Wheaton mayor: Apartment project expected to ‘move forward’ downtown – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240520/news/wheaton-mayor-apartment-project-expected-to-move-forward-downtown/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Supreme Court won’t consider Maryland assault weapon ban, but Illinois’ is still on the table – Greg Stohr
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/supreme-court-refuses-consider-maryland-assault-weapon-ban
— How the wheels fell off Oberweis Dairy – Ally Marott
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/how-oberweis-dairy-went-bankrupt

ABC7
— Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial – Judy Hsu
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14848731/
— Trump posts social media video seemingly suggesting his victory will bring ‘unified Reich’ “This was not a campaign video,” a Trump campaign rep said. – Soo Rin Kim, Lalee Ibssa and Kelsey Walsh
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-social-media-video-unified-reich-/14851798/

NBC5
— Chicago to implement new beach security measures as summer approaches – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-implement-new-beach-security-measures-as-summer-approaches/3442164/

WGN9
— Democrats and RINOs use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://wgntv.com/daytime-chicago/diversity-done-right-a-guide-to-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/

FOX32
— Northwestern student files class action lawsuit claiming school failed to protect Jewish students – Jenna Carroll
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/northwestern-lawsuit
— Calls for increased police presence after violent weekend in Chicago: ‘We have to do something’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/calls-for-increased-police-presence-surge-after-violent-weekend-in-chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL5E_KFYR28

WBEZ
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-role-in-the-lgbtq-rights-movement/bd3febe8-2392-459c-8ffa-524d58f39932

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Supporters of Donald Trump flocked to Manhattan on Monday, standing behind the former president heading into day 19 of his hush-money trial. Among them was U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland. – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/21/illinois-congresswoman-heads-to-manhattan-backs-trump/73772682007/

HERALD REVIEW
— Rep. Mary Miller attends Trump trial in New York
https://herald-review.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/rep-mary-miller-attends-trump-trial-in-new-york/article_92798250-16e7-11ef-9ed0-2f429b2cc6a4.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— What happens if Trump and Biden don’t reach 270 electoral votes? – KONNER MCINTIRE & COURTNEY RAU
https://foxillinois.com/amp/news/nation-world/what-happens-if-trump-and-biden-dont-reach-270-electoral-votes-2024-election-voters-candidates-polling-majority-constitution-amendment-house-congress-delegates-tie-andrew-jackson-john-quincy-adams

WSIL TV & WAND TV
— Trump Media lost more than $300 million last quarter on very little revenue – Matt Egan
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/consumer/trump-media-lost-more-than-300-million-last-quarter-on-very-little-revenue/article_50e6d348-7684-5474-a8fe-d358f8693198.html
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/trump-media-and-technology-group-posts-more-than-300-million-net-loss-in-first-public/article_3b616c41-685f-5279-b169-a20cdfe3dccc.html

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Republicans try to soften stance on abortion as ‘abolitionists’ go farther – Sarah McCammon
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-05-21/republicans-try-to-soften-stance-on-abortion-as-abolitionists-go-farther

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— They more that you question the reported 2020 presidential election results, the more that Biden’s supporters destroy you, that is, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hates destroy you.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-election-deniers-moving-closer-to-gop-mainstream-report-shows-as-trump-allies-fill-congress/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/21/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-293/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/20/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-91/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Which candidates on ballots in your precinct have you done the most to help elect? I should write a book about the candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect since 2000. I would focus on a) the signatures that I got for them for their nominating petitions, b) the sign locations that I got for them, c) their campaign literature that I distributed for them, and d) the promotion that I gave their fundraisers. I would focus on the aforesaid who have blamed me and have blamed my GOPUSA newsletters the most for their not getting as many votes as they expected and/or for their defeats. I would focus on the aforesaid who are taking and have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Should I write about my critics/opponents who do bad things that get into the public record and then punish me for my not covering that up? According to Wikipedia, “A cover-up is an attempt, whether successful or not, to conceal evidence of wrongdoing, error, incompetence, or other embarrassing information. Research has distinguished personal cover-ups (covering up one’s own misdeeds) from relational cover-ups (covering up someone else’s misdeeds). The expression is usually applied to people in positions of authority who abuse power to avoid or silence criticism or to deflect guilt of wrongdoing. Perpetrators of a cover-up (initiators or their allies) may be responsible for a misdeed, a breach of trust or duty, or a crime.” SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover-up – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Should I write about my critics/opponents who are the most nasty/vicious? I would focus on those who have the most 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. 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 use their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— University of Illinois, it’s your turn to eliminate woke DEI loyalty oaths – Mark Glennon (COMMENT: Constructively, to be accepted by the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, you have to sign a DEI loyalty oath. Because I refuse to do that, the aforesaid not only refuse to accept me, they get rid of me.)
https://wirepoints.org/university-of-illinois-its-your-turn-to-eliminate-woke-dei-loyalty-oaths-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— New 2023 School Report Cards reveal to parents Illinois’ dismal student outcomes – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/new-2023-school-report-cards-reveal-to-parents-illinois-dismal-student-outcomes-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Will Algonquin Township Republicans Hold a Primary Election to Select Candidates or Hold a Slating Caucus?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/20/will-algonquin-township-republicans-hold-a-primary-election-to-select-candidates-or-hold-a-slating-caucus/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois among the highest for massive jury verdicts against companies – Kevin Bessler (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents who paint themselves the most as being anti-plaintiff. They stress the lawsuits that I have filed. They glorify and praise, pander to, and serve as operatives/dupes for the defendants in the lawsuits that I have filed. They take many/big adverse actions against me.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_36b20920-16f0-11ef-b2b2-bb5b6afd693b.html

JEFF BERKOWITZ
— Could a scaled-up, empathetic “Big Tent Coalition” fix IL? Could Tim Ozinga, the Big Tent’s CEO, be the IL GOP GOV Candidate to fix IL’s education system, crime problems & lack of growth?
https://jeffberkowitz208.substack.com/p/could-a-scaled-up-empathetic-big

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— U.N. helps Hamas. International body’s bias against Israel is undeniable. – Sean Durns
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/20/un-helps-hamas/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden wants the country to be more racist than it is – Zachary Faria (COMMENT: To get more votes from non-Whites, Democrat and RINO candidates and elected officials ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists and even worse things.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/3010294/biden-wants-country-be-more-racist-than-it-is/

NEW YORK POST
— Migrants rushing to cross border now in case Biden loses in November: ‘We don’t want Trump’ – Jennie Taer
https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/us-news/migrants-rushing-to-cross-border-now-in-case-biden-loses/
— Biden’s divisive, defeatist HBCU speech proves he has nothing to offer black voters – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/opinion/joe-bidens-divisive-defeatist-hbcu-speech-proves-he-has-nothing-to-offer-black-voters/
— Joe Biden was racist and patronizing in his speech to Morehouse grads – Adam B. Coleman
https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/opinion/joe-biden-was-racist-and-patronizing-in-his-speech-to-morehouse-grads/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— New data exposes further flaws in 1619 Project – Tim Worstall
https://aim.org/2024/05/20/new-data-exposes-further-flaws-in-1619-project/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden calls discriminatory DEI policies the ‘core strength’ of America – Chris Donaldson (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/20/biden-calls-discriminatory-dei-policies-the-core-strength-of-america-1460497/

BREITBART
— Six Arrested in Chicago for Staging Sham Robberies to Aid Immigration Visa Requests – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/20/six-arrested-chicago-staging-sham-robberies-aid-immigration-visas-requests/
— Chinese Citizens Using Ecuador – and Tiktok – to Reach U.S. Border – CHRISTIAN K. CARUZO20
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/20/report-chinese-citizens-using-ecuador-tiktok-reach-u-s-border/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Commencement speech invite. Anti-Israel professors not happy with Biden’s commencement-speech. – Joshua Odutola
https://www.campusreform.org/article/anti-israel-professors-not-happy-bidens-commencement-speech-invite/25473

CENTER SQUARE
— Lawmakers press investigation into DEI agenda at the Pentagon – Casey Harper (COMMENT: My many Democrat superiors in the federal government who were veterans used Affirmative Action and DEI big time to get rid of me.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_1d194cca-16d8-11ef-a580-f75eda2a1be5.html

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Evidence Democrats Are Corrupting Trump Hush Money Trial – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/democrats-are-corrupting-trump-hush-money-trial

DAILY WIRE
— The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County. When then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told a crowd in Columbia, Missouri, in October of 2008, “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America,” he meant it. – Brad Schaeffer
https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-chicago-way-how-obama-began-transforming-america-into-cook-county
— Over 60 Percent Of Independents Support Deporting Illegal Immigrants – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/over-60-percent-of-independents-support-deporting-illegal-immigrants-poll-finds

FEDERALIST
— Court Rules Schools Can Force LGBT Ideology On Kids Against Parents’ Religious Objections – CHAD FELIX GREENE (COMMENT: Those who promote LGBTQ the most use against me the most that I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/21/court-rules-schools-can-force-lgbt-ideology-on-kids-against-parents-religious-objections/
— GOP-Led Bill Protects IVF Industry But Not The Babies It Routinely Kills – JORDAN BOYD
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/20/gop-led-bill-protects-ivf-industry-but-not-the-babies-it-routinely-kills/

FOX NEWS
— Our next health crisis is coming across the border. There’s still time to stop it. Biden’s broken border is letting immigrants enter US with health issues even if they have mumps, measles and TB. – Tom Homan
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/next-health-crisis-coming-across-border-theres-still-time-stop
— Biden wants to speed up backlog of migrant asylum seekers in blue cities as Dem pressure builds. The cities targeted by Biden include Chicago, New York City and Boston. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-wants-speed-up-backlog-migrant-asylum-seekers-blue-cities-as-dem-pressure-builds

GOPUSA
— Trump Demands Biden Take Drug Test Before First Debate
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-demands-biden-take-drug-test-before-first-debate/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Who Benefits From the Destabilization of the U.S.? – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/who-benefits-the-destabilization-the-us

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— ‘We’re all border states’ – Pat Droney
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/another-illegal-aliens-another-killing-this-time-in-west-virginia-were-all-border-states
— DHS is now protecting the privacy of terrorists – Sarah Akey
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/the-department-of-homeland-security-is-now-protecting-the-privacy-of-potential-terrorists

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Chicago Develops Exciting New Form of Gun Crime – JEFFREY BLEHAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/chicago-develops-exciting-new-form-of-gun-crime/

NEW AMERICAN
— CDC: Measles Breaks Out in Chicago Migrant Shelter Packed With Venezuelans – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/cdc-measles-breaks-out-in-chicago-migrant-shelter-packed-with-venezuelans/
— NGOs Rake In Billions Handling “Migrant” Kids for Federal Government; CEOs Get Rich – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/report-ngos-rake-in-billions-handling-migrant-kids-for-federal-government-ceos-get-rich/

NEWSMAX
— Chicago’s Death Spiral – Pastor David L. Lowery, Jr.
https://www.newsmax.com/us/chicago-violence-death-spiral/2024/05/20/id/1165387/
— Biden’s Border Fiasco Means We and Our Veterans Come Last – Sen. Marsha Blackburn
https://www.newsmax.com/senmarshablackburn/border-catch-release/2024/05/20/id/1165431/
— Sens. Cruz, Britt Aim to Protect Legal Access to IVF – Fran Beyer
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ted-cruz-katie-britt-ivf/2024/05/20/id/1165381/
— 56% of Voters Support Deporting Illegals
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ipsos-immigration-deportation/2024/05/20/id/1165444/
— Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, lamented to Newsmax the treachery of migrants who, already in the U.S. illegally thanks to the Biden administration, then take advantage of federal law to get more protections for themselves while American citizens “take a back seat.” – Mark Swanson
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/ronny-jackson-biden-illegals/2024/05/20/id/1165465/
— Migrants Say They ‘Don’t Want Trump’ – Nicole Wells
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/migrants-donald-trump-joe-biden/2024/05/20/id/1165424/

PJ MEDIA
— California College Holding Five Segregated Graduations – CATHERINE SALGADO (COMMENT: Democrats used to promote integration. Now they promote segregation.)
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/20/california-college-holding-five-segregated-graduations-n4929192

PATRIOT POST
— Alien Base Invaders. Did you hear about the attempt by foreign nationals to breach the perimeter of the major Marine Corps training center in Quantico, Virginia? – GARY BAUER
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/106948-alien-base-invaders-2024-05-20

TOWNHALL
— Biden Blasts an ‘Extreme’ SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action. – Guy Benson (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors used Affirmative Action big time to waste the careers of and to get rid of their Republican employees like me who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2024/05/20/biden-blasts-an-extreme-scotus-ruling-on-affirmative-action-but-theres-just-one-problem-n2639266

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— N.Y.C. Parents Rebuked for Questioning Transgender Student-Athlete Rules. Over a dozen Democratic elected officials criticized a parent group that asked for a review of rules that let students play on sports teams that align with their gender identity.- Troy Closson
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/nyregion/transgender-athletes-nyc-public-schools.html
— To push legal weed is to push illegal weed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/opinion/marijuana-legalization-regulation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders want illegals because illegals vote for Democrats. RINO leader want illegals because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/20/trump-immigration-undocumented-economy/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE: Tired of your state politics? These residents are looking to secession as the solution. An Oregon ballot initiative is the latest in a long line of secession efforts that speak to the nation’s sharp divide. – Trevor Hughes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/05/19/oregon-idaho-state-secession-national-divorce/73677225007/

ASSOICIATED PRESS
— Nikki Haley has held out on a Trump endorsement. Her move could shape the presidential race. (COMMENT: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Biden, that is, to officially become a Democrat.)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/nikki-haley-has-held-out-on-a-trump-endorsement-her-move-could-shape-the-presidential-race

MSN
— America’s largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden- Sahil Kapur (COMMENT: Those who promote LGBTQ have taken many of the biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/america-s-largest-lgbtq-rights-group-plans-15-million-swing-state-blitz-to-re-elect-biden/ar-BB1mIaVL
— American Citizens Being Turned Away So NYC Hospital Can Give Health Care to Illegals – Warner Todd Huston (COMMENT: How long are the emergency room wait times at your hospital and why?)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/american-citizens-being-turned-away-so-nyc-hospital-can-give-health-care-to-illegals/ar-AA1i3OeO
— Biden tells black graduates Republicans ‘don’t see you in the future’ (COMMENT: How successful have Democrat and RINO leaders been getting Blacks to hate Republicans in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?)
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/biden-tells-black-graduates-republicans-don-t-see-you-in-the-future/ss-BB1mHWBl
— Black Bostonians demand more than $15billion in slavery reparations – Isabelle Stanley (COMMENT: Affirmative Action and DEI are reparations.)
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/black-bostonians-demand-more-than-15billion-in-slavery-reparations/ar-BB1mJPlh

NEWSWEEK
— Migrants Flood New York ID System – Nick Mordowanec
https://www.newsweek.com/migrants-id-cards-new-york-city-asylum-seekers-1902475

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden to Morehouse Graduates: America Hates You. As his black support erodes, he plays up racial resentments to the class of 2024. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-morehouse-college-speech-racial-division-9573a404
— The Highest Paid CEOs of 2023. Stock awards push median package to a record $15.7 million; tech executives top the list. – Theo Francis (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most since 1966 as being overpaid.)
https://www.wsj.com/business/highest-paid-ceo-2023-charts-0d65be3b
— Higher Ed Has a Progressive Disease. Can It Be Reversed? The prognosis seems grim, but I found signs of life as a proud father at Notre Dame’s commencement. – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/higher-ed-has-a-progressive-disease-can-it-be-reversed-958333b5
— Suddenly Democrats (hint that they) Care About the Border. Biden and Schumer begin to see their political vulnerability. – John Thune
https://www.wsj.com/articles/suddenly-democrats-care-about-the-border-biden-schumer-f11635aa
— FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Resign Following Report Detailing Sexual Harassment at Agency. Gruenberg plans to stay until successor is confirmed, avoiding scenario that would leave a Republican as acting chairman. – Rebecca Ballhaus and Andrew Ackerman (COMMENT: On could compare and contrast Gruenberg with Charles Bowsher who ran GAO 1981-1996. Under him, GAO got rid of virtually all its employees like me who were conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/fdic-chairman-martin-gruenberg-resignation-ab7fed5f
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg bowed to pressure to resign from the bank regulator after an external investigation found widespread sexual harassment at the agency and lawmakers of both parties berated his leadership.)
— FRONT PAGE: Computer-Science Majors Graduate Into a World of Fewer Opportunities. Those from top schools can still get jobs. They are just not all going to Facebook or Google. – Katherine Bindley, Corrie Driebusch, and Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I should have majored in accounting at UIC and NIU 1966-1970.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/computer-science-majors-job-market-7ad443bf

FORBES & FAST COMPANY
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI and ESG to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffraikes/2024/05/20/want-to-ensure-dei-works-for-your-company-have-some-standards/?sh=4ee039987a46
https://www.fastcompany.com/91123048/war-on-esg-and-dei

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Given a choice between granting amnesty to illegal immigrants and deporting all of them, Americans voters favor deportation by a double-digit margin.
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/amnesty_for_illegal_immigrants_or_mass_deportations

WION NEWS
— Lawsuit challenges Southwest Airlines’ Hispanic student ticket program as discriminatory. – Shashwat Sankranti (COMMENT: To give one group preference is to discriminate against another group.)
https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/lawsuit-challenges-southwest-airlines-hispanic-student-ticket-program-as-discriminatory-723748

GUARDIAN
— Wealthy residents of Chicago may live 30 years longer than poorer ones. Can a new mayor help close the gap? – Aliya Uteuova
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/19/chicago-environmental-racism

PRIDE
— Democrats ever-increasingly use the Pope to promote more LGBTQ and to demonize, denigrate, and condemn conservative Republicans.
https://www.pride.com/gay-news/pope-francis-lgbt-conservatives

May 19, 2024

WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL
— Wisconsin GOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security – Steve Schuster (COMMENT: What actions will the Illinois Republican Party take at its State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25?)
https://wislawjournal.com/2024/05/18/wisgop-convention-spotlights-abortion-higher-education-immigration-and-national-security/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There may have been a few empty seats, but there was certainly no lack of heat as the 2024 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention kicked off in Appleton Saturday. Elected officials from Washington, D.C. to Madison spoke about issues impacting Wisconsinites, ranging from abortion and immigration to the University of Wisconsin’s failure to enforce the law and condemn antisemitic behavior on the Milwaukee and Madison campuses. Opening remarks were given by Brian Schimming, Chairman Republican Party of Wisconsin. “Are we going to do what it takes to save America?” Schimming asked the audience. Foreign policy Speaking on the Federal legislative panel, Senator Ron Johnson, Rep. Van Orden, Rep. Bryan Steil tore apart the Democrats responses and failure to condemn antisemitism and enforce state law during recent protests. “We must stand with Israel. I stand with Israel,” said Van Orden, and the room applauded. . .Abortion Johnson urged the party to remain united to protect the right to life (pro-life). “Within the Republican Party, we have a broad spectrum … I think we all agree that life begins at conception, want to protect life,” Johnson said. “I completely respect that. But that’s not where probably most Americans, most Wisconsinites, and probably even most Republicans land,” Johnson added. . .The conservative media also was critical of the recent mainstream coverage of the UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters. A panelist said the mainstream media described the protests as “peaceful … or they (pro-Palestinian protesters) were just delivering food, or praying” when in reality they were chanting antisemitic slogans, graffitied sidewalks and walls, and erected illegal tents. “The things I described did not make most, if not all media reports,” the panelist said, noting “the media is censoring things.”)

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
— Ron Johnson calls on GOP to set aside ‘squabbles’ on abortion in order to win elections. Johnson says most Americans, Wisconsinites, ‘even most Republicans’ don’t support total abortion bans. – RICH KREMER
https://www.wpr.org/news/ron-johnson-gop-set-aside-squabbles-abortion-win-elections

ABC MILWAUKEE
— Wisconsin Republicans preach unity at state convention ahead of November. Republicans gathered in Appleton this weekend for their party’s annual convention. – Matt Smith
https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-republicans-preach-unity-at-state-convention-ahead-of-november/60833567

WISCONSIN POLITICS
— Party activists at the state GOP convention today elected Waukesha County GOP Chair Terry Dittrich and Pam Travis, one of the Republicans who submitted a false slate of electors for Trump in 2020, to fill two of Wisconsin’s three slots on the Republican National Committee.
https://www.wispolitics.com/2024/gop-activists-elect-dittrich-travis-to-rnc/

WKOW
— Top Wisconsin Republicans Attend State Convention in Appleton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmaXwXnUIu4

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions concerning the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25 – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Who will the speakers at the convention be?
— How many delegates will attend and how many from each of the 102 counties?
— Who represents each of the 17 congressional districts on the IRP Platform and Resolutions Committee and what is their contact information?
— Who has replaced me as the member who represents the 3rd Congressional District on that committee and what reasons have been given for my removal?
— When will the committee post on the IRP website its most recent draft platform and list of resolutions?
— At the convention on May 24, which committee members are going to vote for or against 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 for or against strengthening or weakening 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)?
— Who are all the candidates for IRP National Committeeman and Committeewoman? What are their qualifications? At this point, how many votes do each of them have?

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who leads conservatives in Illinois today? Hopefully, by now, those leaders know which of the 17 members on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee are going to vote to strengthen the IRP platform and which ones are going to vote to weaken it. Because IRP leaders ever-increasingly say and do less to defend and advance the following planks in the Republican Party platform, I fear that efforts are underway to weaken those planks: personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). IRP leaders ever-increasingly talk and/or act like they believe that to win elections in Illinois, the IRP has to be Democrat-Lite if not officially dump the aforesaid planks. If anti-conservative IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee members win by small margins on May 24 in Collinsville, conservative leaders should be ready to immediately file timely minority reports like the one that they filed at the 2016 convention so that delegates can vote for them on May 25. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Those who want to drive conservatives like me out of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) and destroy the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO use the current system to elect IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members. So of course, they vehemently oppose direct election of IRP SCC members. They take all the adverse actions that they can to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support direct election. So far, they have a) ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee this year, b) ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) ended my bid to be appointed to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019, d) gerrymandered my precinct in 2015, e) ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, f) ended my membership on the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee in 2011, g) ended my service as the MTRO webmaster in 2010 and 2004, h) ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee in 2007, i) almost got ICRC to censure me in 2006, j) ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004, and k) ended my membership on the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board of directors in 2004. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

DOUG IBENDAHL
— Questions for all direct election opponents. The opponents owe all of us an answer to every one of these reasonable questions. (COMMENT: Doug lists 30 questions. I could list the 30 biggest adverse actions that direct election opponents have taken against me since 2000 because I promote direct election. I would focus on the pretexts that they used. I would focus on those who publicly say they favor direct election, but privately opposed it. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists.)
https://dougelstonibendahl.substack.com/p/questions-for-all-direct-election

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/la-lgbt-center-gala-celebrates-with-the-stars-at-annual/14840969/

NBC5
— Missouri candidate with ties to the KKK can stay on the Republican ballot, judge rules. The candidate describes himself as “pro-white” but denies being racist or antisemitic. – AP (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more that the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) do not want you to seek any kind of office: conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I am all of the aforesaid. MTRO leaders are overjoyed that I was removed from the 2024 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. They vehemently opposed my seeking to be appointed to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019. They vehemently opposed my seeking to be the MTRO Treasurer in 2004. They refused to appoint me as a delegate to the 2004 IRP State Convention.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/missouri-candidate-kkk-can-stay-on-republican-ballot/3440913/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A longshot Missouri gubernatorial candidate with ties to the Ku Klux Klan will stay on the Republican ticket, a judge ruled Friday. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Cotton Walker denied a request by the Missouri GOP to kick Darrell McClanahan out of the August Republican primary. McClanahan is running against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, state Sen. Bill Eigel and others for the GOP nomination to replace Gov. Mike Parson, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection. McClanahan’s lawyer, Dave Roland, said the ruling ensures that party leaders do not have “almost unlimited discretion to choose who’s going to be allowed on a primary ballot.” . . . The Missouri GOP accepted his party dues but denounced him after a former state lawmaker posted photos on social media that appear to show McClanahan making the Nazi salute. McClanahan confirmed the accuracy of the photos to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In his decision, Walker wrote that the Republican Party “has made clear that it does not endorse his candidacy, and it remains free to publicly disavow McClanahan and any opinions the plaintiff believes to be antithetical to its values.” “I’m not sure they ever actually intended to win this case,” said McClanahan’s lawyer, Roland. “I think the case got filed because the Republican Party wanted to make a very big public show that they don’t want to be associated with racism or anti-Semitism. And the best way that they could do that was filing a case that they knew was almost certain to lose.” The Associated Press’ emailed requests for comment to the Missouri GOP executive director and its lawyer were not immediately returned Friday. But Missouri GOP lawyers have said party leaders did not realize who McClanahan was when he signed up as a candidate back in February. McClanahan has argued that the Missouri GOP was aware of the beliefs. He previously ran as a Republican for U.S. Senate in 2022. In a separate lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League last year, McClanahan claimed the organization defamed him by calling him a white supremacist in an online post. In his lawsuit against the ADL, McClanahan described himself as a “Pro-White man.” McClanahan wrote that he is not a member of the Ku Klux Klan; he said received an honorary one-year membership. And he said he attended a “private religious Christian Identity Cross lighting ceremony falsely described as a cross burning.”)

CBS2
— Chicago increases police patrols along lakefront amid beach safety concerns – Sara Machi
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-beach-safety-police-patrol/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After estimates say city lost population, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin says he is ‘thoroughly disgusted’ with U.S. Census Bureau. – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/17/after-estimates-say-city-lost-population-aurora-mayor-richard-irvin-says-he-is-thoroughly-disgusted-with-u-s-census-bureau/

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County Auditor at least takes responsibility for delayed reports – Editorial (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have falsely hinted/implied/argued/shouted the most that I wanted to run for DuPage County Auditor. I would focus on those who have ignored/dismissed/belittled the most what I did to help elect Bob Grogan in 2020, 2016, 2012, and 2008 and Jim Rasins in 2004 and 2000. I would focus on those who have ignored/dismissed/belittled the most my qualifications for the job: a) 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, b) 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, c) became a licensed CPA, d) passed the Certified Internal Auditor and CPA examinations on my first attempt, e) became a Certified Forensic Accountant, Financial Services Auditor, Government Financial Manager, and Fraud Examiner, and f) earned master’s degrees in finance, accounting, and business.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240518/editorials/daily-herald-opinion-dupage-county-auditor-at-least-takes-responsibility-for-delayed-reports/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Protestants like me who do not hate Trump. My critics/opponents, their operative, and their dupes have always used against me my having been baptized in 1948, raised, and confirmed in 1962 as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. I should write about those who continue to do that the most since 2015. They stress that I am not a member of any church, that I do not attend church services, and that I do not give money to a church.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/jesus-is-their-savior-trump-is-their-candidate-ex-presidents-backers-say-he-shares-faith/article_8037a15e-73d8-5e74-863b-676cf54c79ad.html
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-jesus-is-their-savior-trump-is-their-candidate-ex-presidents-backers-say-he-shares-faith-values/

FOX MILWAUKEE
— The Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Eric Hovde as its U.S. Senate candidate during the state party convention in Appleton. (COMMENT: What actions will the Illinois Republican Party take at its State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25?)
https://www.fox6now.com/video/1458088

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Anticipate/expect that Democrats will promote illegal voting the most in the battleground/wing states.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-noncitizen-voting-already-illegal-in-federal-elections-becomes-a-centerpiece-of-2024-gop-messaging/
— Why Illinois professional licenses could be delayed – Brian Weckerly (COMMENT: Illinois approved my CPA license application promptly in 1981 when I was 32 years old. But my Democrat GAO superiors, none of whom were licensed CPAs, ignored/dismissed/belittled my getting that license. They stressed that Charles Bowsher, the head of GAO, had not taken the CPA examination, let alone passed the examination, let alone became a licensed CPA.)
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/state-news/illinois-news/why-illinois-professional-licenses-could-be-delayed/

WSIL TV
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/national/even-with-school-choice-some-black-families-find-options-lacking-decades-after-brown-v-board/article_e6aa14c6-5bc7-5e10-85f2-fc9e3503c0a9.html
— Trump addresses an embattled NRA as he campaigns against Biden’s gun policies – CNN (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for gun violence and make it clear that they want to abolish the Second Amendment.)
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/trump-addresses-an-embattled-nra-as-he-campaigns-against-biden-s-gun-policies/article_e99df01d-84a2-506e-b1f8-84f54cd5dd55.html

KHMO RADIO
— Safely Find Out If Your Illinois Neighbor is a Vile Sex Offender (COMMENT: How many sex offenders live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your school district, and in your precinct? How close do they live to the schools in the aforesaid?)
https://khmoradio.com/illinois-state-police-sex-offender-tool/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Judge denies TRO sought by GOP candidates to block law that changed election rules to keep GOPers off ballot – Jonathan Bilyk
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/658603879-judge-denies-tro-sought-by-gop-candidates-to-block-law-that-changed-election-rules-to-keep-gopers-off-ballot

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden 2.0 promises tax hikes, illegal immigration – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3008947/white-house-report-card-biden-2-0-promises-tax-hikes-illegal-immigration/
— ‘Republicans’ who endorse Biden aren’t Republicans at all – Zachary Faria (COMMENT: If you are not helping elect Trump, you are helping elect Biden. I should write about past and present ‘Republican’ candidates, elected officials, party leaders, etc. in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have demonstrated their hatred against Trump the most. I would focus on those who taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2015.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3008136/republicans-who-endorse-biden-arent-republicans-at-all/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Blame, Resent, Repeat – Dion Pierre (COMMENT: To elect Biden, anticipate/expect that Democrats will not only ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump as being a racist and even worse things, they will ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn voters like me who share Trump’s demographics: heterosexual, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, married, non-veteran, non-poor, gun-owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://freebeacon.com/culture/blame-resent-repeat/

NEW YORK POST
— Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pledges to keep bussing migrants to NYC, takes shot at Mayor Eric Adams in NRA speech. – Patrick Reilly
https://nypost.com/2024/05/18/us-news/texas-gov-gregg-abbott-pledges-to-keep-bussing-migrants-to-nyc-mayor-adams-needs-something-to-do/
— Why young people become woker and woker – Eric Kaufmann
https://nypost.com/2024/05/18/opinion/young-people-are-becoming-woker-and-woker/
— This is the new top spot for migrants to slip across US border. – Katherine Donlevy
https://nypost.com/2024/05/18/us-news/san-diego-is-the-most-popular-spot-for-migrants-to-cross-border/
— Illinois high school senior killed weeks before graduation by alleged drunk driver going over 120 mph – Nicholas McEntyre COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote vices including booze and pot.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/19/us-news/illinois-student-marko-niketic-killed-weeks-before-graduation-by-alleged-drunk-driver-taeyoung-kim-going-over-120-mph-report/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A high school senior was killed just weeks before graduation when a suspected drunk driver, speeding at over 120 mph, split his car into two during a crash in a Chicago suburb. Marko Niketic, 17, was driving with his 16-year-old girlfriend in Glenview, IL when a sports car struck their vehicle at an intersection just after 11 p.m. on May 12. The driver, Taeyoung Kim, 21, had been driving his 2021 Ford Mustang with a passenger from his home in Northbrook to downtown Chicago and back earlier in the day, according to court records obtained by NBC Chicago. “The investigation revealed at 2308 hours (11:08 p.m.) on May 12, Kim drove his vehicle westbound on East Lake Ave, at a high rate of speed in a reckless manner,” the Glenview Police Department said. Kim’s car crashed into Niketic as the teen was making a left turn through the intersection of East Lake Ave and Meadow Lane, approximately 20 miles northwest of Chicago. Kim had been racing past other cars going westbound on Lake Ave, with one driver noting Kim increasing speeds and turning his headlights off. “As Niketic began turning, Kim’s vehicle approached the intersection at an immense rate of speed, still with the headlights off,” the court documents allege. “Just as Kim was entering the intersection, the headlights turned back on as Kim’s vehicle crashed into Niketic’s vehicle.” The front of Kim’s car struck the driver’s side of Niketic’s vehicle, splitting it into two. The front half of Niketic’s sedan remained in the road, with the back half being sent flying through a nearby fence and landing in a backyard. Kim’s car, which had a dashcam recording his joyride, came to a halt near a tree on the side of the road. Witnesses inside the homes near the scene of the crash immediately called 911 before rushing to the scene and observed Niketic inside his vehicle, appearing to be deceased, Kim’s bond court proffer read. Other witnesses observed Kim sitting inside his car and admitted he had been drinking, while his passenger was lying on the ground bleeding heavily, WMAQ reported. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. His girlfriend and Kim’s passenger were both rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Niketic’s girlfriend, who remains unidentified, suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, hematoma of the brain, a fracture of the pelvis vertebrae and hyper-density of the left frontal lobe of the brain with loss of consciousness and seizure. She was released from the hospital on Friday. Kim’s passenger sustained a fracture to his back and a severed artery in the crash. Kim suffered a broken femur, and a blood-drawn test concluded he had a blood alcohol level of .088, the test also revealed he had cannabis in his system. During their investigation, police found a bong, rolling papers, a one-hitter cannabis pipe with residue and two plastic containers with cannabis residue inside Kim’s vehicle. Kim was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of aggravated DUI causing death, reckless homicide, aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm, DUI of alcohol, DUI of drugs, and several traffic violations including speeding 35 mph over the limit. He appeared in court on Saturday. Kim is being held without bond, and his next court date is scheduled for May 24, according to jail records viewed by The Post. Niketic’s funeral was held on Thursday, two days before his high school, Glenbrook South, held its prom. Niketic was set to graduate on June 2. “He’s one of those people, you meet him, and he’s glowing. The most genuine human ever,” friend Preston Shute told NBC Chicago. “He had a lot of stuff ahead of him. I can’t really process it.”)

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The new anti-Americanism. Although written in the abstract language of the graduate seminar, Empire has an ominously pragmatic aim: to undermine faith in the liberal institutions that inform American democracy. – Roger Kimball
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/19/the-new-anti-americanism/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Unbearable Lightness of Whiteness – Pete McArdle
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/05/the_unbearable_lightness_of_whiteness.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— Days of Rage in Chicago: A Brief History of the 1968 Democratic National Convention – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/19/days-rage-chicago-brief-history-1968-democratic-national-convention/

EPOCH TIMES
— Behind Rosy Economic Data, Americans Struggle to Make Ends Meet. Eating out less often, taking from 401(k)s, buying medication overseas, choosing cheaper products—Americans say they are feeling the pain of inflation. – Emel Akan
https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/behind-rosy-economic-data-americans-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-5651988

FOX NEWS
— Democratic town furious over migrant shelter opening in neighborhood. ‘We don’t want it here … and it doesn’t make us bad people’ one Norfolk, Massachusetts, resident said. – Michael Dorgan
https://www.foxnews.com/us/democratic-town-reeling-migrant-shelter-opening-neighborhood
— Biden’s plan to admit Gazans to US could backfire: ‘Brainwashed by Hamas,’ expert warns. Gazans spoke about the Biden immigration plan, anti-Israel protests on campus. – Benjamin Weinthal
https://www.foxnews.com/world/bidens-plan-admit-gazans-us-could-backfire-brainwashed-hamas-expert-warns

GOPUSA
— Trump Says He May Wait To Announce VP At July GOP Convention
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-says-he-may-wait-to-announce-vp-at-july-gop-convention/
— China’s Growing Threat To U.S. National Security In The Crosshairs Of Congress
https://www.gopusa.com/chinas-growing-threat-to-u-s-national-security-in-the-crosshairs-of-congress/
— GAO: Taxpayers Lose Billions To Government Overlap, Duplication (COMMENT: I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO for almost 18 years. None of them were licensed CPAs like me. They wasted my career, they took many adverse actions against me, and they forced me to retire 6 years before I was eligible for regular retirement. GAO audits IRS. They wasted the knowledge of IRS that I gained working 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. They wasted what I learned earning master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance. They wasted what I learned passing the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.gopusa.com/taxpayers-lose-billions-to-government-overlap-duplication/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Overlap and duplication cost taxpayers billions, according to a new report from a Congressional watchdog. The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s annual report identified opportunities to save billions of dollars by reducing overlap, duplication and fragmentation across the federal government. The report outlines 112 measures that Congress and federal agencies could take to save money and improve government services. “This year’s report provides Congress and federal agencies with new opportunities to save federal dollars, increase revenue, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a wide range of federal programs,” said Gene Dodaro, comptroller general and head of the GAO. “By addressing this year’s pointed list, as well as open recommendations to both agencies and Congress from GAO’s past work, the federal government could potentially save tens of billions of dollars.”)

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— How cops can stand up to the death-to-America crowd
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/usa-usa-how-cops-can-stand-up-to-death-to-america-crowd
— In just two days this month, more Chinese nationals illegally crossed into U.S. than the entire year of 2021 – Pat Droney
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/in-just-two-days-this-month-more-chinese-nationals-illegally-crossed-into-u-s-than-the-entire-year-of-2021

NEWSMAX
— Peter Breen to Newsmax: Pro-Life Activist Victim of Biden Weaponization – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/peter-breen-lauren-handy-pro-life/2024/05/17/id/1165178/
— RNC, Trump Campaign Launch ‘Gun Owners for Trump’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/us/second-amendment-gun-rights-nra/2024/05/18/id/1165253/

PJ MEDIA
— Biden’s Plan to Resettle Thousands of Gaza Refugees Is Insane, Warns Expert – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2024/05/18/bidens-plan-to-resettle-thousands-of-gaza-refugees-is-insane-warns-expert-n4929153

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Three Illinois cities will pay you thousands to move there. – JOEY SCHNEIDER (COMMENT: How much will Democrat leaders pay voters (both legal and illegal) to move to battleground/swing states to vote for Biden?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4672284-three-illinois-cities-will-pay-you-thousands-to-move-there/amp/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/19/us/migrants-lawyer-shortages.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— GOP tries to ‘correct the narrative’ on use of mailed ballots after years of conflicting messages (COMMENT: At the request of the Milton Township Republican Organization, as an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman, I am in the process of hand-delivering permanent mail-in ballot applications to 64 registered Republican voters in my precinct in 55 homes and one apartment who did not vote recently. Of course, my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that my doing that will cause Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to get fewer votes.)
https://www.hotsr.com/news/2024/may/19/gop-tries-to-correct-the-narrative-on-use-of/

MSN
— Mexico to help US keep migrant flows under 4,000 a day – Julian Resendiz
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mexico-to-help-us-keep-migrant-flows-under-4-000-a-day/ar-BB1mziF8
— Chicago City Council Denies Fed Up Residents Chance to Vote on Ending Sanctuary City Status – Jack Davis
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/chicago-city-council-denies-fed-up-residents-chance-to-vote-on-ending-sanctuary-city-status/ar-AA1lzXna
— Bhushan R Gavai: ‘I am a Supreme Court judge (in India) thanks to affirmative action’ – Dhananjay Mahapatra (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors used Affirmative Action quotas, goals, and targets and DEI to waste my federal career and to get rid of me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997 and gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate. All my GAO, IRS, and Post Office coworkers who they promoted over me were Democrats who were minority, female, younger than me, and/or veteran.)
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/i-m-sc-judge-thanks-to-affirmative-action/ar-BB1kLLgi
— Student Loan Cancellation Could Be Banned in New Bill – Aliss Higham
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/student-loan-cancellation-could-be-banned-in-new-bill/ar-BB1l87yR

FORBES
— Trump Tells NRA Forum That ‘I Think We Should Call For Drug Tests On The Debate’ (COMMENT: The more that you promote pot, the more that you should be presumed to use pot.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn5KtPYozsQ

JILL ON MONEY
— Are Americans prepared for retirement? (COMMENT: I began earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System pension when I was 18 years old in 1966. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious about that.)
https://www.jillonmoney.com/blog/two-tiered-retirement

POLITICAL WIRE
— Trump Says He’ll Insist Biden Take a Drug Test – Taegan Goddard (COMMENT: The more that you promote pot, the more that you should be presumed to use pot.)
https://politicalwire.com/2024/05/18/trump-says-hell-insist-biden-take-a-drug-test/
— Democrats used to promote integration. Now they promote segregation.
https://politicalwire.com/2024/05/18/biden-compares-maga-to-segregationists/

EURASIAN REVIEW
— Illegal Immigration: Biden Admin’s Secret To A ‘Permanent Majority’? – Kelli Ballard (COMMENT: Of course, anticipate/expect that illegals will forever vote for Democrats.)
https://www.eurasiareview.com/19052024-illegal-immigration-biden-admins-secret-to-a-permanent-majority-oped/

WION NEWS
— Trump receives endorsement from NRA as he pledges to ‘roll back’ Biden’s gun policies. – Nishtha Badgamia
https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-receives-endorsement-from-nra-as-he-pledges-to-roll-back-bidens-gun-policies-722966

May 18, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— UChicago Institute of Politics surrounded by pro-Palestinian protesters, some climb on building. The Institute of Politics is across the street from a Jewish student center. – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/post/iop-uchicago-protest-institute-of-politics-pro-palestinian/14834145/
— Chicago Tribune journalists file discrimination suit against paper – Kade Heather (COMMENT: One could compare and contrast the private sector with the government sector. I am a White male born in 1948. If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO in 2005, I would have presented a jury with evidence that beginning in 1980, my Democrat GAO superiors paid my coworkers more than me and/or promoted them over me who were minority, female, and/or younger than me and/or who had less job-related work experience than I had, less education than I had, no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or no professional license like the one I had. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf )
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-tribune-lawsuit-journalists-file-discrimination-class-action-lawsuit-against-paper-claiming-systematic-pay-disparities/14832647/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Seven Chicago Tribune journalists filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday against the newspaper and its owner, alleging violations of equal pay based on sexual and racial discrimination. The lawsuit claims systematic pay disparities between female and male employees, as well as between Black and white employees under its current ownership of Alden Global Capital and dating back to its previous owner, the Tribune Publishing Co.)

NBC5
— Chicago’s population has dropped again, data shows. Here’s what Mayor Johnson chalks it up to. If the population drop continues, Chicago could soon lose its status as the third-largest city. (COMMENT: Pritzker ever-increasingly a) drives out of Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans and b) recruits to Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Those who vote Democrats a) lack education and/or job skills, b) have major health, financial, and/or other problems, c) want/need/demand massive assistance from government, charities, and churches, d) promote dependency on government and charity, e) promote LGBTQ, f) promote abortion, g) promote mass/illegal immigration, h) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, j) promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and/or k) are in America illegally.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicagos-population-dropped-yet-again-census-data-shows-heres-what-mayor-johnson-chalks-it-up-to/3440368/

CBS2
— Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building. – Charlie De Mar, Adam Harrington, Jason Cooper
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-rally-university-of-chicago/
— With warm weather coming, Chicagoans are concerned about violence prevention on beaches – Jermont Terry (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicagoans-concerned-violence-prevention-beaches/
— Chicago Tribune employees sue the paper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JGHi61OQ-8

WGN9
— Pro-Palestinian protestors occupy building on University of Chicago campus – Gabriel Castillo
https://wgntv.com/israel-hamas-conflict/pro-palestinian-protestors-occupy-building-on-university-of-chicago-campus/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://wgntv.com/migrants-in-chicago/biden-speeds-up-asylum-proceedings-for-migrants-to-chicago-four-other-cities/

FOX32
— Committee hearing on Capitol Hill turns to chaos. Lawmakers are reacting after a committee hearing on Capitol Hill turned into chaos. It came complete with name calling, insults and accusations of members being under the influence.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1457785

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— UC students, alumni briefly occupy politics building days after pro-Palestinian encampment razed – CAROLINE KUBZANSKY (COMMENT: Because my Jewish Chicago Office GAO superiors were anti-conservative and anti-Republican, if they were still working for GAO today, they would protest against Israel.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/17/uc-students-alumni-briefly-occupy-politics-building-days-after-pro-palestinian-encampment-razed/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Students and alumni from the University of Chicago briefly occupied the university’s Institute of Politics late Friday afternoon to protest the war in Gaza and demand that the university divest itself of financial assets associated with Israel.)
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/18/miscommunication-in-shelters-leads-to-confusion-and-worry/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pro-Palestinian protesters take over University of Chicago building. Around 5 p.m. Friday, a large group of protesters had surrounded the Institute of Politics. Shortly after that, a group of police officers, equipped with riot shields, burst into the building and scuffled with protesters. – Ellery Jones and Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/17/pro-palestinian-protesters-take-over-university-of-chicago-building-institute-politics-israel-hamas
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2024/05/17/grindr-app-loop-office-tower-menashe-global-engineering-tech-hub
— Mandatory driving tests for Illinois’ older adults are unnecessary and unfair. Studies show seniors are the safest drivers on the road. – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2024/05/17/unfair-mandatory-driving-tests-older-adults-illinois
— Advocate Health staff stage protest, allege disparities and discrimination in response to Gaza crises. Doctors at Advocate Medical Group say the organization has fallen short in responding to ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza, especially compared to donated aid and calls for peace after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Violet Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/17/advocate-health-protest-israel-hamas-gaza

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How lawyers are preparing protesters for the DNC – Leigh Giangreco
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-dnc-how-lawyers-are-preparing-protesters
— CPS meeting with Pritzker marked by tension over migrant funding – Leigh Giangreco
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-public-schools-officials-meet-gov-jb-pritzker
— Protestors take over building at University of Chicago – Brandon Dupré
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/protestors-take-over-building-university-chicago

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Donald Trump will address the NRA in Texas. He’s called himself the best president for gun owners. Former President Donald Trump is expected to address thousands of members of the National Rifle Association in Texas a day after campaigning in Minnesota in the midst of his hush money trial. – AP
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/donald-trump-will-address-the-nra-in-texas-hes-called-himself-the-best-president-for/article_0aa6c87d-c9b0-5cff-8038-0f978a985fea.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WAND TV
— After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now – AP (COMMENT: At the request of the Milton Township Republican Organization, as an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman, I am in the process of hand-delivering permanent mail-in ballot applications to 64 registered Republican voters in my precinct in 55 homes and one apartment who did not vote recently. Of course, my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that my doing that will cause Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to get fewer votes.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-gop-tries-to-correct-the-narrative-on-use-of-mailed-ballots-after-years-of-conflicting-messages/
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/after-blaming-his-2020-loss-on-mail-balloting-trump-tries-to-make-gop-voters-believe/article_75cca206-805c-50fb-852e-7140155501bd.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly shout at Blacks that Republicans cause all the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-17/biden-will-cap-off-a-week-of-outreach-to-black-americans-with-morehouse-commencement

WCIA
— The more that you promote Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you.
https://www.wcia.com/news/national/boebert-heckled-in-new-york-while-defending-trump/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/17/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-90/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Top reasons to attend the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention as a delegate in Collinsville May 24-25 include urging your representative on the Platform and Resolutions Committee to vote on May 24 a) for the resolution for direct election of IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members and b) to strengthen the IRP platform. Further, if those committee members who oppose direct election of IRP SCC members and/or who want to weaken the IRP platform win by a small margin and minority reports are filed like the one that was filed at the 2016 convention, you can vote for those minority reports on May 25. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can/will defend/advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. The system used by the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) to elect its State Central Committee (SCC) members has resulted in the IRP and its candidates failing/refusing to defend/advance the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform. Ever-increasingly, the IRP and its candidates paint themselves as being Democrat-Lite if not anti-conservative. Consequently, ever-increasingly, Republican candidates ever-increasingly lose elections in Illinois. Going back to direct election of IRP SCC members would allow candidates to run who could/would defend/advance the Republican Party platform. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I should write a book about the tremendous downside of helping elect political candidates. I would focus on those Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect and to reelect since 2000 but a) who have suffered defeats and/or have won by a smaller margins than they expected, b) who have blamed their defeats on me and on my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most, c) who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me to punish me, d) who oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members the most, and/or e) who reject the most planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who had their nasty operatives and nasty dupes a) end my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee this year, b) end my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) end my bid to be appointed to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019, d) gerrymander my precinct in 2015, e) end my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, f) end my membership on the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee in 2011, g) end my service as the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster in 2010 and 2004, h) end my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee in 2007, i) almost get ICRC to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters in 2006, j) end my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004, and k) end my membership on the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board of directors in 2004. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS

— Bill defines ‘woman’ as legislators oppose Illinois sponsoring teen drag show – Catrina Petersen

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_fe60f630-1488-11ef-85ea-7bfe84171406.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/658775762-rep-davis-votes-to-count-illegal-aliens-towards-seats-in-congress

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Progressive protest tactics face resistance in Illinois General Assembly
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/659213290-progressive-protest-tactics-face-resistance-in-illinois-general-assembly

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-11: Bill Foster Votes for Illegal Aliens Again
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/17/hr7343/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— VP Harris Falsely Repeats “We’re Winning” During Chicago Fundraiser as Biden Trails Trump in Every National, Swing State Poll. https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/vp-harris-falsely-repeats-were-winning-during-chicago-fundraiser-as-biden-trails-trump-in-every-national-swing-state-poll.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

BREITBART
— 84% of Chicago’s Measles Cases Traced to Venezuelan Migrants – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2024/05/17/report-84-of-chicagos-measles-cases-traced-venezuelan-migrants/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— The Effect of the Border Crisis on U.S. Elections – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Effect-Border-Crisis-US-Elections

DAILY SIGNAL
— 10 Most Common Pro-Hamas Lies About Israel – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/10/try-a-little-honesty-about-israel/
— Who Benefits From Destabilization of America? – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/17/who-benefits-from-destabilization-of-america/

FOX NEWS
— Reparations in America: How cities from San Francisco to Wilmington are trying to get it done. The California Assembly on Thursday voted to formally apologize for the state’s role in slavery, the latest move by elected officials working towards reparations in the country. – Joshua Q. Nelson (COMMENT: How much reparations have you paid so far? Affirmative action (AA) and DEI are reparations. Because I have paid the price of AA and DEI big time, I have paid reparations big time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/president-bidens-hometown-releases-reparations-recommendations-after-similar-efforts-sweep-country

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Illegal Aliens Vote – in DC!
https://www.judicialwatch.org/illegal-aliens-vote-in-dc/

PATRIOT POST
— Biden’s Border Baloney. He thinks we’re supposed to tolerate nearly 1.5 million illegal aliens crossing our border. That’s not a “closed border.” – GARY BAUER
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/106927-bidens-border-baloney-2024-05-17

TOWNHALL
— What if Biden Wins in November? Part One – Mark Lewis
https://townhall.com/columnists/marklewis/2024/05/18/what-if-biden-wins-in-november-part-one-n2639231
— Chinese Illegal Aliens Are Crossing the Border in Droves Because of Biden’s Open Border Policies – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2024/05/17/chinese-illegal-immigrants-hearing-n2639162

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— Protesters Take Over the Institute of Politics at University of Chicago – Monica Davey and Julie Bosman
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/us/uchicago-protests-politics-institute.html
— Protesters Agreed to Leave. This Is What Some Colleges Promised in Return. – Vimal Patel
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/us/campus-protests-agreements-divestment-israel.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Chicago Tribune staffers’ unequal pay lawsuit claims race and sex discrimination. The Chicago Tribune is being sued by some of its staffers, who say they and other women and Black journalists are being paid less than their white male counterparts. AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/17/chicago-tribune-pay-race-sex-discrimination/5970ab4a-146d-11ef-9d37-865890cc2670_story.html

MSNBC
— Democrats and RINOs decry that “The sneaky, spiteful new way Republicans are working to undermine LGBTQ groups. The House GOP has doubled down on efforts to shut off funding to LGBTQ nonprofits.” (COMMENT: RINOs who promote LGBTQ have always worked against me the hardest.)
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/house-republicans-lgbtq-nonprofits-rcna152753

MSN
— Who’s okay with the affirmative action decision? Many Black Americans. – Aaron Blake (COMMENT: Some of my Black GAO coworkers opposed my Democrat GAO supervisors forcing my Jewish GAO superiors forcing me to retire so that they could give my Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office. Democrat employers used Affirmative Action and continue to use DEI a) to not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/who-s-okay-with-the-affirmative-action-decision-many-black-americans/ar-AA1dx3bt
— ‘I‘ve seen bigger Tupperware parties’: CPAC ridiculed as ‘a shell of its former self’ – Carl Gibson (COMMENT: I should write about the many CPACs that I attended in the past.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/i-ve-seen-bigger-tupperware-parties-cpac-ridiculed-as-a-shell-of-its-former-self/ar-BB1iOF7N
— Target’s reputation takes hit over children’s LGBTQ clothing – Shannon Thaler
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/targets-reputation-takes-hit-over-childrens-lgbtq-clothing-survey-shows/ar-AA1bDGW3
— Melania Trump inexplicably hosts LGBTQ+ Republican event despite total absence from campaign trail – Molly Sprayregen
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/melania-trump-inexplicably-hosts-lgbtq-republican-event-despite-total-absence-from-campaign-trail/ar-AA1nsd4M
— Biden to Pay Foreign Countries to ‘Control’ Flow Of Illegals – Jordan Andrews
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/biden-to-pay-foreign-countries-to-control-flow-of-illegals/ar-AA1jmcG1
— Brooklyn residents protesting after finding out new illegal immigrant shelter is coming to their neighborhood (COMMENT: How many illegals are Democrat leaders and RINO leaders going to dump in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your school district?)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/brooklyn-residents-protesting-after-finding-out-new-illegal-immigrant-shelter-is-coming-to-their-neighborhood/ar-BB1k5zXO
— Maybe the Left should stop calling its political opponents ‘neo-Nazis’ – Julian Adorney
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/maybe-the-left-should-stop-calling-its-political-opponents-neo-nazis/ar-AA1ggiel
— Trump vows to fight ‘anti-white feeling’ in US. His allies have a plan (COMMENT: What do you say to Whites who promote more hatred against Whites to curry favor with anti-Whites?)
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/politics/analysis-trump-vows-to-fight-anti-white-feeling-in-us-his-allies-have-a-plan/ar-AA1o8aYl

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Trump Allies Draw Up Plans for Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown. Advisers to former president are getting a head start on clearing the hurdles they would face. – Michelle Hackman and Andrew Restuccia
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-immigration-plans-deportation-e91b1bc4

BLOOMBERG
— 11 Million Immigrants in US Unlawfully at Last Count: Mayorkas (COMMENT: How many of them voted for Biden in 2020? How many of them will vote for Biden in 2024?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veo2xf70F24

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DAILY
— Democrat and RINO employers use DEI to a) not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.businessmanagementdaily.com/72386/what-does-dei-mean-in-todays-workplace/

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Is the profession damaging its own pipeline? – Paige Hagy (COMMENT: What about age discrimination and reverse discrimination? I was a 30-year-old White male when I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I subsequently a) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981, and c) became a licensed CPA in 1981. But the accounting profession, IRS, and GAO had no interest in me because they considered me to “too old” to have a successful career in accounting. Further, I was a White male and the accounting profession has always been under tremendous pressure to hire, to retain, and to promote minorities and females. Further, I was conservative, Republican, non-veteran, Protestant, 100% German American, my ancestors had been in America since 1844, I had lived in Crete 1948-1972, and I had lived in Wheaton since 1978. Back then, as it is now, the accounting profession continues to be under tremendous pressure from Democrat and RINO leaders to give preference to young people who are minority and/or female. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.)
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/is-the-accounting-profession-damaging-its-own-talent-pipeline

May 17, 2024

SPECTRUM NEWS
— 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee leadership announced – Aly Prouty (COMMENT: Who will the man and woman be who will represent Illinois on that committee? Who is representing each of the 17 congressional districts on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee? What is their contact information? Will they vote for or against direct election of IRP State Central Committee members? Will they vote to move the platform to the right or to the left? Will they vote for E-Verify or against E-Verify?)
https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2024/05/15/2024-rnc-platform-committee
(FROM THE ARTICLE: MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Committee and Trump Campaign announced its leadership team for the 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee. The committee includes one man and one woman from every U.S. state and territory. It will create an outline of the GOP’s core principles and values. Randy Evans, the former ambassador to Luxembourg, was announced as the executive director of the committee. Russ Vought, who was director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump administration, was announced as the committee’s policy director. Ed Martin, president of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and the Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund, was announced as the deputy policy director of the committee. “Ambassador Randy Evans, director Russ Vought and Ed Martin are brilliant and accomplished assets for the leadership of the 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee,” said Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley. “They each have a proven track record of understanding and implementing our party’s America First agenda, and their sound judgement and principled vision will be critical to help lead our party and country to victory in one of the most significant elections of our lifetimes. The Republican Party is well-equipped to lead an American revival by upholding our commitment to liberty and economic prosperity for all Americans under a second Trump administration.”)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FROINT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Protesters plan Gaza-focused DNC march, won’t apply for Chicago permit – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/protesters-plan-gaza-dnc-march-no-permit/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Chicago police clear DePaul’s pro-Palestinian encampment – KATE ARMANINI and NELL SALZMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/chicago-police-clear-depaul-universitys-pro-palestinian-encampment/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/grindr-chicago-office-expansion/
— Former city staffer removed from do-not-hire list by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration – ALICE YIN (COMMENT: Constructively, my Democrat GAO superiors have had me on a federal do-not-hire list since 1997 when I was 49 years old when they forced me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/former-city-staffer-removed-from-do-not-hire-list-by-mayor-brandon-johnsons-administration-appeals-from-two-other-lightfoot-holdovers-remain-pending/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: More than 112,000 Illinois residents have lost the right to own guns. The state doesn’t know if 84,000 still have them, sheriff says. – STACY ST. CLAIR (COMMENT: How many of these 112,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/foid-revocations-guns-rights-felons-police-seizures/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago Tribune journalists file discrimination suit against paper. The lawsuit claims systematic pay disparities between female and male employees, as well as between Black and white employees under its current and previous owners. – Kade Heather (COMMENT: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid my coworkers more than me and/or promoted them over me who were minority, female, and/or younger than me and/or who had less job-related work experience that I had, less education than I had, no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or no professional license like the one I had. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf )
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/16/chicago-tribune-journalists-file-discrimination-lawsuit-against-paper-news-journalism-labor-wages
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/05/16/kamala-harris-illinois-trip-glencoe-fundraiser-abortion-rights
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/abortion/2024/05/17/abortion-planned-parenthood-illinois-mifepristone-colleen-mcnicholas
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/17/donald-trump-election-disaster-economy-freedom-democracy-mona-charen
— This change to Illinois election law denies voters a choice at the ballot
The new law, which limits ballot access after primary elections, is likely to lead to claims of ‘stolen elections’ for years to come, the League of Women Voters writes. Republicans have now filed a lawsuit against the law. – Becky Simon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/democracy/2024/05/17/illinois-election-law-ballot-access-voter-choice-republicans-sue-league-women-voters-becky-simon

DAILY HERALD
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240516/crime/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
— FRONT PAGE: DuPage County auditor on delayed reports: the buck stops with me – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240517/news/dupage-county-auditor-on-delayed-reports-the-buck-stops-with-me/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Multimillion-dollar Highland Park condos woo buyers disaffected with Chicago – Dennis Rodkin (COMMENT: I owned and lived in condos, first a studio and then a one bedroom, in the Outer Drive East building ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/400_East_Randolph ) in downtown Chicago 1974-1978. While I lived there, my IRS salary increased from $97,079/year to $108,785/year in today’s dollars and I walked to/from graduate evening business classes at Loyola 1974-1976 and accounting classes at DePaul 1976-1978.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/highland-park-condos-woo-buyers-disaffected-chicago
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As affluent suburban empty nesters lose their once voracious appetite for downtown Chicago condos, a developer in Highland Park is betting they’ll go for the same type of property, but out in the suburbs. “We realize people have stopped moving into the city,” said Mark Muller, president of Fulton Developers. As Crain’s reported earlier this week, the upper-end condo market in downtown neighborhoods is in its fourth bleak year, and the loss of empty nesters is a key reason.)

ABC7
— Illinois FOID card revocation enforcement problem continues to grow. – Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Tom Jones, Chuck Goudie, and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/post/foid-card-revocation-enforcement-continues-to-be-growing-problem-cook-county-sheriff-illinois-state-police-officials-say/14827288/

NBC5
— NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago investigate alarming absence of sexual assault arrests, convictions in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc-5-telemundo-chicago-investigate-alarming-absence-of-sexual-assault-arrests-convictions-in-chicago/3439283/
— Chicago’s population drop could have more impacts beyond falling behind Houston (COMMENT: Pritzker ever-increasingly a) drives out of Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans and b) recruits to Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Those who vote Democrats a) lack education and/or job skills, b) have major health, financial, and/or other problems, c) want/need/demand massive assistance from government, charities, and churches, d) promote dependency on government and charity, e) promote LGBTQ, f) promote abortion, g) promote mass/illegal immigration, h) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, j) promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and/or k) are in America illegally.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicagos-population-drop-could-have-more-impacts-beyond-falling-behind-houston/3439536/
— To defeat Trump, anticipate/expect that Biden will ever-increasingly drive the stock market up.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/biden-slams-trump-as-he-touts-record-high-dow-crossing-40000/3438812/

CBS2
— Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards – Megan Hickey (COMMENT: How many of those who have revoked FOID cards live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cook-county-sheriff-guns-revoked-foid-cards/
— Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don’t track what happens next – Megan Hickey
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/some-chicago-area-police-departments-resell-guns-that-go-back-into-public-circulation/

NBC5 & SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/fbi-department-homeland-security-issue-terror-alert-regarding-pride-month-celebrations/3436888/
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/05/16/springfields-pridefest-organizer-wants-people-to-enjoy-the-journey/73643926007/

WGN9
— Sheriff: 27,000 guns held by revoked FOID holders unaccounted for in Cook County – Andrea Medina, BJ Lutz (COMMENT: How many of those who have revoked FOID cards live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://wgntv.com/news/cook-county/cook-county-sheriff-foid-revoked-compliance-2024/

FOX32
— DePaul’s quad needs about $180K in repairs after pro-Palestinian encampment. The encampment was taken down just before 6 a.m. and left voluntarily.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1457096
— Cook County Sheriff’s Office wants funding to remove guns from people who shouldn’t own them. The Cook County Sheriff’s Department said more than 112,000 Illinois residents have been declared too dangerous to own a gun. However, the state doesn’t know if 84,000 of those people still have them. (COMMENT: How many of these 112,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1457103

WBEZ
— Chicago sees a spike in Black teens out of school and out of work – Anna Savchenko (COMMENT: What did you do to avoid unemployment? Starting in 1962, I took bad jobs that my peers did not seek and would not stoop to take. Because I took those bad jobs, I was able to a) buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964 when turned 16, b) buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, c) pay for my college expenses, d) buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, e) buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, f) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, g) buy a new townhome in University Park in 1972, h) buy an new 1974 Dodge Dart in 1973, i) buy a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974, j) buy a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976, k) etc.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-sees-a-spike-in-black-teens-out-of-school-and-out-of-work-study-shows/530c52b0-733d-4fde-b41e-93e6859e088d

ABC7 & NBC5 & CHICAGO SUN-TIMES & WTTW & WSIL TV & CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS & STATELINE & HERALD WHIG & DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/justice-department-formally-moves-reclassify-marijuana-dangerous-drug/14826868/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-praises-justice-department-move-to-reclassify-marijuana/3439467/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2024/05/16/marijuana-reclassification-justice-department-proposal-not-legalize
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/16/justice-department-moves-reclassify-marijuana-less-dangerous-drug-historic-shift
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/top-stories/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_95224e24-a370-5829-80c6-3f2071dbf30a.html
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/doj-advances-plan-reclassify-cannabis
https://www.mystateline.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/ap-health/ap-justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.whig.com/ap/business/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_8b39cf54-7879-56e3-83e1-cef26e3b610f.html
https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2024/05/16/dekalbs-2nd-marijuana-dispensary-to-open-with-help-from-bears-legend-jim-mcmahon/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH & JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Chicago youth struggle with higher rates of unemployment – SHANZEH AHMAD (COMMENT: What did you do to avoid unemployment? Starting in 1962, I took bad jobs that my peers did not seek and would not stoop to take. Because I took those bad jobs, I was able to a) buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964 when I turned 16, b) buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, c) pay for my college expenses, d) buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, e) buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, f) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, g) buy a new townhome in University Park in 1972, h) buy an new 1974 Dodge Dart in 1973, i) buy a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974, j) buy a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976, k) etc.)
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/report-chicago-youth-struggle-with-higher-rates-of-unemployment-post-pandemic/article_dd802e76-2639-5cef-b958-0cebe76cc4fb.html
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-regional/report-chicago-youth-struggle-with-higher-rates-of-unemployment-post-pandemic/article_e96b2beb-539d-5986-8bc3-ba09846b619d.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-70-years-after-brown-v-board-america-is-both-more-diverse-and-more-segregated/
— NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader Wayne LaPierre – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/ap-nra-kicks-off-annual-meeting-as-board-considers-successor-to-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be handing out welfare and/or receiving welfare.
https://www.nprillinois.org/education-desk/2024-05-16/illinois-launches-summer-food-assistance-program

WSIL TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more abortion.
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/health/medical-residents-are-increasingly-avoiding-states-with-abortion-restrictions/article_c2e03cc1-5da8-5786-b1b0-802e7e7b499e.html

CITIES 92.9
— State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more – Catrina Petersen (COMMENT: Pritzker ever-increasingly a) drives out of Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans and b) recruits to Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Those who vote Democrats a) lack education and/or job skills, b) have major health, financial, and/or other problems, c) want/need/demand massive assistance from government, charities, and churches, d) promote dependency on government and charity, e) promote LGBTQ, f) promote abortion, g) promote mass/illegal immigration, h) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, j) promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and/or k) are in America illegally.)
https://www.cities929.com/2024/05/16/legislator-calls-pritzker-a-population-denier-after-data-show-chicago-loses-more/

WFXR & WDBO & KRON & WOKV & WSBTV & WFTV & WBTW & WSPA & WNKY & WMBD & WJTV & FOX 44 & WGN RADIO & WTOPP
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wdbo.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wokv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wftv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wbtw.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wnky.com/i/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wmbdradio.com/2024/05/16/us-unveils-proposal-to-ease-restrictions-on-marijuana-2/
https://www.wjtv.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wgnradio.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wtop.com/national/2024/05/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WCIA & FOX 23 & WSIL TV & NEWS CHANNEL 20 & TELEGRAPH
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/biden-announces-major-step-toward-reclassifying-marijuana/
https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/biden-announces-major-step-toward-reclassifying-marijuana/
https://www.kbsi23.com/i/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/top-stories/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_95224e24-a370-5829-80c6-3f2071dbf30a.html
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-historic-move-drug-enforcement-administration-doj-us-drug-policy-attorney-general-merrick-garland-schedule-i-drug
https://www.thetelegraph.com/business/article/alert-justice-department-formally-moves-to-19461952.php

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. If you push pot, you should be presumed to use pot.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/17/bidens-weed-plan-a-win-for-illinois-00158620

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/17/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-291/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-89/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Why do governments exist in America? Under Democrat and RINO elected officials, they ever-increasingly exist a) to hire, retain, and promote Democrats and RINOs who are minority, female, younger, unmarried, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time and b) to give more and more and more preference to voters who are the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What motivates you? What do you do and what motivates you to do that? I spend 15+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and sending them out. The following motivates me to do that: a) the continuing failure/refusal of Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) leaders to defend and advance the 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 in the Republican Party platform, b) the continuing failure/refusal of Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton to defend and advance the aforesaid planks, c) the continuing big adverse actions that IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders continue to take against me, and d) ever-increasing poverty and crime in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What were your greatest professional accomplishments in life? Mine were in chronological order: a) earning a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, f) becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, g) earning job-related professional certifications in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and h) earning a master’s degree in finance from IIT in 1997. My critics/opponents not only ignore/dismiss/belittle the aforesaid, they use them against me. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I never earned more than $150,075/year in today’s dollars and because I was forced into early retirement in 1997, I must be a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and/or even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. I should write a book about my biggest high-profile critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them for defamation. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who welcomes you? Those who do not welcome me are anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, anti-past, present, and future federal employees, anti-those who they cannot manipulate or dominate, anti-those who refuse to glorify and praise them, anti-those who refuse to pander to them, anti-those who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, anti-those who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or anti-those who refuse to give them money. I should write a book about those who are the aforesaid. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on the aforesaid who are high-profile and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on the aforesaid who use the disgusting operatives and dupes to do their dirty work.- Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Twelve Illinois Congressmen vote against bill to give federal custody to non-citizen defendants charged or convicted with assaulting cops.
https://wirepoints.org/twelve-illinois-congressmen-vote-against-bill-to-give-federal-custody-to-non-citizen-defendants-charged-or-convicted-with-assaulting-cops-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzker-is-using-the-threat-of-budget-cuts-to-get-more-tax-hikes-passed-wirepoints-joins-tom-miller-of-wjpf-carbondale/
— Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read
https://wirepoints.org/wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

CEMNTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— SCOTUS considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_09546bc2-13c5-11ef-b6f4-e36cb6dc9f5e.html
— Opponents call measure ‘union propaganda’ that could be taught in Illinois schools – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f5feb848-13ce-11ef-b727-cb649cd70918.html
— Legislator calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_60496454-13c6-11ef-92bf-1f518eb7257a.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— SEIU HCII spends money in other questionable ways
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/16/sieiu-pizzagate-opt-out-link/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Chicago GOP Elects Retired Chicago Police Detective Chuck Hernandez as Chairman to Replace Boulton, who Bolted After the Vote
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/ir-exclusive-chicago-gop-elects-retired-chicago-police-detective-chuck-hernandez-as-chairman-to-replace-boulton-who-bolted-after-the-vote.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans release reminder of Biden’s failures on the border – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/inside-beltway-republicans-release-reminder-bidens/
— Today’s college students are being educated into imbecility. Marxist indoctrination has led to narrow-minded and destructive mentality. – Craig J. DeLuz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/todays-college-students-are-being-educated-into-im/
— New fast-track immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrants – AP (COMMENT: Take that with a grain of salt.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/new-fast-track-immigration-court-docket-aims-to-sp/
— More than 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/more-than-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning/
— Putin, on Beijing visit, seeks to deepen ‘strategic’ ties to challenge U.S. Xi, Putin in summit call Washington a Cold War hegemon destabilizing the world. – Bill Gertz (COMMENT: Biden’s weakness emboldens America’s enemies.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/vladimir-putin-on-beijing-visit-seeks-to-deepen-st/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Is 2024 the new 1968 for Democrats? – Jim Nelles
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3005150/is-2024-new-1968-democrats/
— Who benefits from the destabilization of the US? – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/3006834/who-benefits-from-destabilization-of-the-us/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— More Racism Won’t End Racism (COMMENT: If I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran, my Democrat superiors would not have taken the many big adverse actions against me that they did including wasting my career and forcing me to retire early. What they did was political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2024/05/more-racism-won-t-end-racism/

AMERICAN FAMILY NETWORK
— Scouts pay dearly for wokeness, but double down anyway – Robert Knight
https://afn.net/opinion/robert-knight/2024/05/16/scouts-pay-dearly-for-wokeness-but-double-down-anyway/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Rate of Illegal Aliens Escaping Border Patrol Spiked Under Biden – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/16/rate-of-illegal-aliens-escaping-border-patrol-spiked-under-biden-data/
— Medical Schools Secretly Defying Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action. – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/17/report-medical-schools-secretly-defying-supreme-courts-ruling-on-affirmative-action/

BREITBART
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/

CENTER SQUARE MINNESOTA
— A federal lawsuit claims Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz uses “blatant discrimination” and affirmative action in appointments. (COMMENT: How strongly do the elected officials in your county, township, municipality, and school district discriminate against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time? In 2019, the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization made it extremely clear that instead of me, they wanted a female LGBTQer who was younger than me to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy. I should write about that.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_3bb88094-139d-11ef-84f4-e37ee74846db.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Columbia has more full-time employees than undergrads, including an Earth Observatory DEI director – MATT LAMB
https://www.thecollegefix.com/columbia-has-more-full-time-employees-than-undergrad-students-including-an-earth-observatory-dei-director/

CREATORS SYNDIATE
— Graduates Need To Know That Life Is Bigger Than Your GPA. – Bonnie Jean Feldkamp (COMMENT: What harmed your GPA? For me, it was my working while I took classes 1964-1981 and 1992-1997.)
https://www.creators.com/read/bonnie-jean-feldkamp/05/24/graduates-need-to-know-that-life-is-bigger-than-your-gpa

DAILY WIRE
— DHS Says ‘Privacy Interests’ Of Illegals On Terrorist Watchlist Outweigh Americans’ Right To Know. Secrecy comes after military base allegedly concealed infiltration attempt by illegal immigrant on terrorist watchlist. – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dhs-says-privacy-interests-of-illegals-on-terrorist-watchlist-outweigh-americans-right-to-know
— NFL Kicker SLAMMED For Defending Christianity – Ben Shapiro
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-1966-nfl-kicker-slammed-for-defending-christianity-member-exclusive

EPOCH TIMES
— Ohio Orders Purge of Ineligible Voters From State Voter Rolls After Finding 137 ‘Non-Citizens’ Registered to Vote. ‘The legislature has explicitly tasked me with ensuring that only eligible citizens can register and vote,’ Ohio’s secretary of state said. – Tom Ozimek (COMMENT: What does your County Clerk do to assure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote? How many illegals are registered to vote in your county, township, municipality, and school district?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ohio-orders-purge-of-ineligible-voters-from-state-voter-rolls-after-finding-137-non-citizens-registered-to-vote-5650040

FEDERALIST
— More Chinese Nationals Illegally Entered The U.S. In Two Days This Month Than In All Of 2021 – CHUCK DEVORE AND AMMON BLAIR
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/16/more-chinese-nationals-illegally-entered-the-u-s-in-two-days-this-month-than-in-all-of-2021/
— There’s No Such Thing As Good Masculine Male Characters In The Woke World Of Book Publishing – KAMMIE C. ROSE (COMMENT: My critics/opponents despise/hate American nameplate vehicles and those who own them and especially those like me who own muscle cars.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/17/theres-no-such-thing-as-good-masculine-male-characters-in-the-woke-world-of-book-publishing/
— MIT Breaks With DEI Insanity In Faculty Hiring, But Is It Too Late? – HELEN RALEIGH
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/16/mit-breaks-with-dei-insanity-in-faculty-hiring-but-is-it-too-late/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— In Spite of Border Crisis Calls for Amnesty Continue – Pawel Styrna
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2024/05/16/spite-border-crisis-calls-amnesty-continue

FOX NEWS
— Socialist Chicago council member says it’s ‘racist’ to punish criminals, America is a ‘garbage society’ The Chicago politician laughed at the idea that White people experience racism. – Hannah Grossman (COMMENT: To get more votes from Blacks, Democrat politicians ever-increasingly blame Republican White males for all the problems that Blacks have.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/socialist-chicago-council-member-says-racist-punish-criminals-america-garbage-society
— Medical schools are ‘skirting SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action. ‘Many in the healthcare establishment… remain ideologically committed to the principle of racial favoritism.’ – Brianna Herlihy (COMMENT: Soon, if not already, everyone in healthcare in America will be many, most, if not virtually all of the following: non-conservative, non-Republican, minority, female, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/medical-schools-skirting-scotus-ruling-affirmative-action-report-shows
— Parents can’t opt K-5 children out of LGBTQ curriculum: appeals court. The court ruled that parents had not shown how the policy would violate their children’s First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. – Michael Dorgan
https://www.foxnews.com/us/parents-cant-opt-k-5-children-lgbtq-curriculum-appeals-court
— Chinese Communist Party-linked network behind ‘well-funded’ anti-Israel campus protests. Report described the umbrella organization orchestrating protests as ‘anti-capitalist, anti-police, and anti-government’. – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chinese-communist-party-linked-anti-israel-campus-protests-well-funded-non-organic-group-says

HOT AIR
— Executive Order: How Does 4,000 Illegal Aliens Per Day Sound? – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2024/05/16/executive-order-how-does-4000-illegal-aliens-per-day-sound-n3788511
— Mexico Facilitates Illegals Getting Legal Plates and Registrations on Vehicles in Florida – BEEGE WELBORN
https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2024/05/16/loophole-mexico-facilitating-illegals-getting-legal-plates-and-registrations-on-vehicles-in-florida-n3788518

PJ MEDIA
— Chinese and Iranian Moles Are Posing As DoorDash Drivers – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/16/the-spy-who-fed-me-chinese-and-iranian-moles-are-posing-as-door-dash-drivers-n4929092

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Commerce Secretary Confirms That More Illegal Immigrants Means More Power for Democrats – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2024/05/16/raimondo-confirms-more-illegal-immigrants-mean-more-power-for-democrats-n2639136

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4668056-gaetz-echoes-trump-proud-boys-stand-back-stand-by/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://thehill.com/latino/4669032-biden-asylum-cases-docket-immigration-border/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— California Assembly on Thursday voted to issue an official apology for the state’s role in slavery and the systemic racism that ensued. – Mackenzie Mays (COMMENT: What do your critics/opponents want you to apologize for that your parents and/or the rest of your ancestors did? My parents and the rest of my ancestors were never in a position in which they could discriminate against anyone and they never did discriminate against anyone.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/california-legislature-issues-official-apology-for-slavery-then-kill-some-reparations-bills

BHARATE EXPRESS NEWS
— GOP seeks to correct ‘the narrative’ on mail-in ballot use after years of conflicting messages (COMMENT: At the request of the Milton Township Republican Organization, as an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman, I am in the process of hand-delivering permanent mail-in ballot applications to 64 registered Republican voters in my precinct in 55 homes and one apartment who did not vote recently. Of course, my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that my doing that will cause Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to get fewer votes.)
https://thebharatexpressnews.com/gop-seeks-to-correct-the-narrative-on-mail-in-ballot-use-after-years-of-conflicting-messages/

ABC NEWS & YAHOO
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/80000-illinois-people-banned-owning-guns-report-shows-110295351
https://www.yahoo.com/news/over-80-000-illinois-people-100130522.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats used to promote integration. How they promote segregation.
https://apnews.com/article/school-integration-brown-board-supreme-court-9d84858db3717620a77bfae0b478cab8

CNN
— To keep Blacks voting for Democrat candidates, Democrat elected officials ever-increasingly give Blacks more preference. Since 1997, Democrat elected federal officials can stress to Blacks that they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” and gave my Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office.
https://ktvz.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2024/05/17/biden-makes-fresh-appeals-to-black-voters-hoping-they-can-return-him-to-the-white-house/

MSNBC
— White students sue University of Oklahoma over alleged pro-Black discrimination. A class action lawsuit accuses the school of unlawfully placing a “high value on diversity” and unfairly awarding scholarship funds to Black students. – Ja’han Jones
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/university-oklahoma-anti-white-discrimination-lawsuit-rcna152644

MSN
— Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to speak at Texas GOP convention in San Antonio – Brooke Kushwaha (COMMENT: Who will speak at the Illinois Republican Party State Convention? How many delegates will there be from each of the 102 counties? I should write about those who do not want be a delegate from DuPage County.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/florida-rep-matt-gaetz-to-speak-at-texas-gop-convention-in-san-antonio/ar-BB1mwryS
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more abortion.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/illinois-sees-spike-in-out-of-state-abortion-patients/ar-AA1cvuB6
— Two-Thirds of Voters Strongly Oppose Secret ‘Woke’ Civics Classes – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/two-thirds-of-voters-strongly-oppose-secret-woke-civics-classes-poll/ar-BB1iGUzk
— R&B singer cuts up National Anthem live on stage with anti-American lyrics: ‘Blood built this land’ R&B singer and actor Jill Scott blasted America by changing the words of the National Anthem into claiming it is an oppressor state during a live performance on stage. Jill Scott was performing on the second day of the Essence Festival on the perceived systemic racism in America, saying the country is “not the land of the free.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/r-b-singer-cuts-up-national-anthem-live-on-stage-with-anti-american-lyrics-blood-built-this-land/ar-AA1dxpTE
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/careers/here-s-how-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-drives-performance-at-workplace/ar-BB1lX3GH
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gone-woke-chick-fil-a-dei-hire-sparks-calls-for-boycott/ar-AA1bTQj6

ASSOCIATED PRESS & THE HILL & POLITICO & NEW YORK MAGAZINE & YAHOO & HUFFINGTON POPST & MSN & NEW REPUBLIC
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use the Proud Boys against Trump. I should write about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) the most as being extremist groups. I would focus on past and present a) Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who had their disgusting operatives and dupes end my TAPROOT chairmanship in 2012 and my ICRC Steering Committee membership in 2007.
https://apnews.com/article/matt-gaetz-donald-trump-proud-boys-daed52f145929eefc8deaf2bfee32e47
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4668056-gaetz-echoes-trump-proud-boys-stand-back-stand-by/
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/05/16/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/gaetz-alludes-to-proud-boys-00158379
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/matt-gaetz-proud-boys-trump-hush-money-trial.html
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/matt-gaetz-invokes-trump-infamous-150003089.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matt-gaetz-stand-back-stand-by-proud-boys_n_66462d52e4b0dd63cd2ba653
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/matt-gaetz-invokes-trump-s-infamous-call-to-proud-boys-at-trial-stand-back-and-stand-by/ar-BB1mvzxn
https://newrepublic.com/post/181636/matt-gaetz-trump-trial-insurrection

WASHINGTON POST & CBS NEWS & GOVERNING & KGUN9 & AMERICA MAGAZINE & VOA
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/15/trump-immigration-deportation-plan/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/15/president-joe-biden-immigration-border-asylum/4ec57030-12d9-11ef-9d37-865890cc2670_story.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-new-effort-expedite-court-cases-migrants-who-cross-border-illegally/
https://www.governing.com/urban/how-cities-can-absorb-waves-of-refugees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gfIIUBGiag
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/05/16/immigration-asylum-border-texas-annunciation-house-el-paso-paxton
https://www.voanews.com/a/new-immigration-court-docket-aims-to-speed-removal-of-some-new-migrants/7615290.html

USA TODAY
— Speeders drive faster cars. State police are buying the Ford Mustang GT to chase them. – Phoebe Wall Howard (COMMENT: I own a 2023 Mustang GT Premium and a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/05/13/ford-mustang-gt-police-car-to-chase-speeders/73668575007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As other automakers stop building cars powered by big V8 engines, Ford Motor Co.’s Mustang GT remains the last man standing. Police agencies, who need the horsepower, have taken notice. After years of ordering the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, state patrol agencies in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina confirmed they’re adding the 2024 Mustang GT to their fleets. And they’re not the only law enforcement agencies doing so. Ford’s competitors aren’t making these muscle cars anymore.)
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/05/14/rupaul-drag-race-all-stars-performing/73632845007/
— Democrats used to promote integration, now they promote segregation.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/05/16/brown-v-board-turns-70-school-segregation-persists/73243509007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky. The CTU abandons students to seek a billion-dollar raise. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-teachers-union-1-billion-dollars-stacy-davis-gates-f17cb4aa
— A Legal Scholar Critiqued Elon Musk’s Pay. Now He’s Out of a Job. Tesla threatened to fire a law firm over Charles Elson’s objections to the CEO’s proposed pay package. – Ben Foldy (COMMENT: Since I started working for the federal government when I was 18 years old in 1966, my critics/opponents have viciously demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. In my defense, a) I earned a high school diploma in 1966, b) I earned job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) I earned job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) I earned a job-related professional license in 1981.)
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-pay-vote-scholar-lost-job-0e3cb38b
— Democrats Take Jewish Voters for Granted. We are liberal and support Israel. The party risks losing us by pandering to its antisemitic elements. – Ammiel Hirsch (COMMENT: I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal Government who succeeded in encouraging/forcing my many Jewish superiors and supervisors to take many big adverse actions against me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-take-jewish-voters-for-granted-israel-antisemitism-e963a0e3

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/05/16/how-target-found-middle-ground-for-pride-month-2024-and-others-can-do-the-same/

POLITICO
— Biden’s team had a few demands for a Trump debate. A major one: No crowd. “Trump feeds off the crowd, they give him life. We wanted to take that away.” – JONATHAN LEMIRE
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/17/biden-trump-debate-2024-demands-00158586

BROOKINGS
— Democrat teachers ever-increasingly make their students good little Democrats, that is, sexually active LGBTQers who are anti-heterosexual, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, anti-etc.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/7-takeaways-on-how-teachers-are-reacting-to-restrictions-on-discussing-race-and-gender/

INSDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Illinois Adopts ACT as Graduation Requirement – Liam Knox (COMMENT: No one thought that I was “college material.” They were shocked that my ACT score was 24. They thought that it would be much lower. Similarly, they were shocked that I graduated in the upper 20% of my class. Similarly, they were shocked that UIC accepted me.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/05/17/illinois-switches-graduation-requirement-sat-act

CPA PRACTIVE ADVISOR
— Top Reasons Why Some Decide Not to Pursue CPA Credential – Isaac M. O’Bannon (COMMENT: To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors ignored/dismissed/belittled my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30 years old in 1979. All of my coworkers who they wanted to promote over me at the time were Democrat, minority, female, veteran, and/or younger than me, but had not taken the examination or let alone passed it. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/05/16/updated-cpa-pipeline-report-show-top-challenges-for-candidates/105514/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among all respondents surveyed, “time” emerged as the top-ranked challenge—or deterrent—to becoming a CPA. Here are the five top-ranked challenges impacting prospective CPAs: Workload time commitments to study for the exam. Personal time commitments to study for the exam. Difficulty of exam content. Fear of failing the exam. Navigating the exam application process.)

May 16, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Police clear out pro-Palestinian DePaul quad encampment; school green spaces closed – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-clear-out-depaul-university-pro-palestinian-protest-encampment-in-lincoln-park-chicago/14825161/
— DePaul University students, faculty hold walkout over impasse on divestment negotiations – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/depaul-university-students-faculty-hold-walkout-over-impasse-between-pro-palestinian-protesters-officials-on-israel-divestment/14821862/
— CTU goes to Springfield to lobby lawmakers for more school funding, CPS CEO agrees $1B needed – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-teachers-union-goes-to-springfield-lobby-lawmakers-for-more-school-funding-cps-ceo-agrees-1b-needed-district/14822334/

CBS2
— Trump appeals gag order in New York “hush money” trial (COMMENT: My critics/opponents want a gag order that stops me from promoting a) direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members and b) those planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-appeals-gag-order-new-york-hush-money-trial/

FOX32
— Chicago teachers rally at state capitol for additional $1B in funding – Paris Schutz and Joanie Lum
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-ctu-cps-school-funding

WTTW
— Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Leaders Travel to Springfield to Lobby State Lawmakers for More Funding – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/15/chicago-teachers-union-cps-leaders-travel-springfield-lobby-state-lawmakers-more-funding

WBEZ
— Northwestern ended its encampment without cops or violence. Why is Congress upset? Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week for his decision to negotiate with students. – Lisa Kurian Philip
https://www.wbez.org/stories/northwestern-encampment-deal-gets-criticism-and-praise/9db7586c-fb16-4b3c-a9e4-0c21ec427645
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/planned-parenthood-offers-abortion-pill-via-app/3a0df98b-a31f-4594-a731-faa8f2d17efd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 112,000 Illinois residents have lost the right to own guns. The state doesn’t know if 84,000 still have them, sheriff says. – STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/foid-revocations-guns-rights-felons-police-seizures/
— CTU rallies in Springfield to demand greater funding for city’s schools – JEREMY GORNER and SARAH MACARAEG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/ctu-rallies-in-springfield-to-demand-greater-funding-for-citys-schools/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Suburban Cook County biggest area population loser in recent years, census estimates show. ROBERT MCCOPPIN, JAKE SHERIDAN, KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/suburban-cook-county-biggest-area-population-loser-in-recent-years-census-estimates-show/
— America is distracted by Trump’s trials and campus encampments as Eastern Europe turns into a powder keg. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/editorial-georgia-slovakia-ukraine-russia/
— This era’s protesters could stand to ask a few more questions – Clarence Page (COMMENT: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that those who avoided the Vietnam War draft like me caused America to lose the War. They stress that I was 1-A for the draft, conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844. They demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a big hypocrite and coward because I would not have been sent into combat because of my health problems. According to them, the only reason why I became a college student was to avoid the draft. In my defense, I decided to get a college degree when I was in grade school in 1962 because my father frequently decried his not having a college degree.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/clarence-page-protests-gaza-vietnam-campuses/
(COMMENT: Whether the protests ended the Vietnam War any sooner than it would have otherwise remains a subject for vigorous debate. But at least they helped a lot of us to make better arguments.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden needs to get real about trailing Trump in the latest polls.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/15/joe-biden-donald-trump-polls-election-2024-s-e-cupp-column

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH PICTURE: Democrat and RINO policies ever-increasingly increase poverty and crime in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240515/news/a-tremendous-need-how-wheaton-glen-ellyn-rotary-clubs-help-fill-the-college-of-dupage-food-pantr/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-residents-can-now-access-abortion-pill-through-mobile-app

CHALKBEAT
— In some Chicago neighborhoods, almost half of all teens and young adults are not going to school or working – Mila Koumpilova (COMMENT: I was taking classes and/or working 1953-1997. I was both taking classes and working 1962-1981 and 1992-1997.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/15/out-of-work-out-of-school-youth-doubled-during-pandemic-report-finds/
— Illinois high school juniors must take the ACT to fulfill graduation requirements starting next spring. – Samantha Smylie and Becky Vevea (COMMENT: No one thought that I was “college material.” They were shocked that my ACT score was 24. They thought that it would be much lower. Similarly, they were shocked that I graduated in the upper 20% of my class. Similarly, they were shocked that UIC accepted me.)
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/15/illinois-college-entrance-exam-is-act-not-the-sat/

CAPITOL FAX
— Johnson disapproval rating at 57 percent, approval rating at 28 percent (COMMENT: What disapproval/approval ratings do my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter readers, including you, give me and why? From what I see, the more that my readers oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members, reject planks in the Republican Party platform, and/or disapprove of my demographics, the more that they disapprove of me. I should write a book about my readers who disapprove of me the most. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who I have done the most to help elect and reelect since 2000. 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 use their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work.)
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/poll-johnson-disapproval-at-57-percent-approval-at-28-percent/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-290/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-briefing-4/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-289/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Zahorik Moves from County and State to National Level Using Affirmative Action
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/16/zahorik-moves-from-county-and-state-to-national-level/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Venezuelan illegal alien invasion: Oak Brook shoplifting arrests up 80 percent in ’24
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/658800410-venezuelan-illegal-alien-invasion-oak-brook-shoplifting-arrests-up-80-percent-in-24

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinoisans seek judicial declaration on validity of ‘Workers Rights Amendment’ – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_72ada9ae-12ca-11ef-8e1c-07a556c99d66.html

WIREPOINTS
— New Census data: 75% of Illinois cities shrank last year, Chicago population drop nation’s 3rd-worst – Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner and Nick Binotti
https://wirepoints.org/new-census-data-75-of-illinois-cities-shrank-last-year-chicago-population-drop-nations-3rd-worst/
— Illinois job growth? Government does all the hiring as private sector shrinks – Nick Binotti and Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-job-growth-government-does-all-the-hiring-as-private-sector-shrinks-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— 9-YEARS OF DECLINE: EXPECT CHICAGO TO BE NO. 4 BEHIND HOUSTON BY 2035 – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/9-years-of-decline-expect-chicago-to-be-no-4-behind-houston-by-2035/
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION IN SPRINGFIELD SEEKING MORE CASH WHEN THEY ALREADY GET A LOT – Hannah Schmid
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-in-springfield-seeking-more-cash-when-they-already-get-a-lot/
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION CUTS CLASS TO LOBBY, COSTING TAXPAYERS UP TO $141K – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-cuts-class-to-lobby-costing-taxpayers-up-to-141k/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Border cools as migrants use Biden ‘parole’ to enter elsewhere – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/border-cools-migrants-use-biden-parole-enter-elsew/
— ‘Police Week’ shines spotlight on the left’s retreat from ‘defund the police’ movement – Kerry Picket and Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/police-week-shines-spotlight-on-lefts-retreat-from/
— Democrats really hate Americans, and here’s the proof. Those who see ordinary people as deplorable pose the real threat to democracy. – Joseph Curl
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/democrats-really-hate-americans-and-heres-proof/

NEW YORK POST
— Anti-Israel protesters swarm UC Irvine campus, buildings; students told to ‘leave area’ – Sarah Rumpf-Whitten
https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/us-news/police-on-uc-irvine-campus-after-anti-israel-agitators-swarm-buildings-students-told-to-leave-area/
— Inflation rates show Biden is gaslighting Americans on the economy – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/opinion/inflation-rates-show-biden-is-gaslighting-americans-on-the-economy/

AMAC
— Why Counting Illegals On The Census Threatens American Democracy – Dale Wilcox
https://amac.us/blog/blog/why-counting-illegals-on-the-census-threatens-american-democracy/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Ohio Removes Illegal Aliens from State Voter Rolls – Eric Lendrum (COMMENT: How many illegals are on the voter rolls in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your school district, and in your precinct?)
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/15/ohio-removes-illegal-aliens-from-state-voter-rolls/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Great shortstops and now swimmers? – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/great_shortstops_and_now_swimmers.html
— With illegals rolling in through the surf, City of San Diego decides to crack down on … beach yoga – Monica Showalter (COMMENT: As illegals roll into your municipality, what are the leaders of your municipality focusing on?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/with_illegals_rolling_in_through_the_surf_city_of_san_diego_decides_to_crack_down_on_beach_yoga.html

BLAZE
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson complains about having to take care of migrants – JULIO ROSAS
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-complains-about-having-to-take-care-of-migrants

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Migrants Send List of 13 Demands to Denver Mayor. If you give migrants free housing, they’ll demand the right to ‘cook their own food with fresh, culturally appropriate ingredients’ – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Migrants-Send-List-13-Demands-Denver-Mayor

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Hamas Democrats Run Senate And Biden White House – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/hamas-democrats-run-senate-and-biden-white-house

DAILY WIRE
— Libs EXPLODE Over Not Allowing Illegals To Vote – Michael Knowles
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-1490-libs-explode-over-not-allowing-illegals-vote

FOX NEWS
— Biden team reportedly in denial about dismal polling ahead of November
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352964696112
— 148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault police. House passes Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act. – Elizabeth Elkind
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-votes-bill-deport-migrants-who-assault-cops

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Sues California to Force Clean-Up of Voting Rolls
https://www.judicialwatch.org/judicial-watch-sues-california-to-force-clean-up-of-voting-rolls/

NEWSMAX
— Telehealth Spurs Rise in Abortions Despite State Bans – Jim Thomas
https://www.newsmax.com/us/telehealth-abortion-bans/2024/05/14/id/1164751/

HOT AIR
— D.C. Now Requires 4-Year Degree to Teach in Day Care – DAVID STROM
https://hotair.com/david-strom/2024/05/15/dc-now-requires-4-year-degree-to-teach-in-day-care-n3788422

PJ MEDIA
— New York Mayor Adams Has the Perfect Job for Illegal Aliens – STEPHEN GREEN
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2024/05/15/new-york-mayor-adams-has-the-perfect-job-for-illegal-aliens-n4929046

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— In About-Face, Wall Street’s Big Donors Warm to Trump. They may “hate the man,” as one put it, but major business players from coast to coast are increasingly on board for a second term after the first one alienated them. – Rob Copeland
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/business/wall-street-donors-trump.html

MSN
— Biden Is Trying To ‘Get As Many Illegals in the Country As Possible’ So He Can Make a ‘One-Party State’
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/elon-musk-claims-biden-is-trying-to-get-as-many-illegals-in-the-country-as-possible-so-he-can-make-a-one-party-state/ar-BB1hHdhr
— High Schoolers Walk Out as Adults Push Transgenderism – Evelyn Thomas (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats had making the students in your school district sexually active LGBTQers?)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/high-schoolers-walk-out-as-adults-push-transgenderism/ar-BB1kskDY

CNN
— By disallowing my education deductions in 1978 when I was 29 years old, IRS sent a big message. I had just been the subject of a 4-page “One Person’s Finances” article in Money Magazine. I had worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer for 5 years and as a Special Procedures Staff Advisor for 2 years. My salary in today’s dollars was $106,785/year. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. The message that IRS sent was that IRS does not want employees who share my demographics: conservative, Republican, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. The message that IRS sent was that IRS does not want employees like me who oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. The message that IRS sent was that IRS can and will use its power to destroy whoever it wants to. Subsequently, IRS was furious when I a) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) transferred to GAO in 1980, c) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and d) became a licensed CPA in 1981. GAO audits IRS. Neither the Democrats who ran IRS nor the Democrats who ran GAO wanted me to be assigned to audits of IRS. The forced me to suffer a $22,996 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to take their early “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.
https://money.cnn.com/2013/05/08/pf/taxes/irs-protest/index.html

NEWSWEEK & MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting LGBTQ, that is, Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in destroying traditional marriage and family.
https://www.newsweek.com/why-are-so-many-more-gen-z-identifying-lgbtq-1900962
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/18-republican-led-states-are-suing-for-the-right-to-discriminate-against-trans-workers/ar-BB1ms2Lu

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Goes From the Basement to Denial. Polls show him behind Trump, and he won’t come back unless he admits the problem. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-goes-from-the-basement-to-denial-2024-presidential-election-9ec3d29f
— Trump and Haley: A Perfect Match. As running mates, they can unite voters, raise money, and dominate American public policy for years. – Gordon Sondland (COMMENT: Haley promotes ever-increasingly talk and/or act like they rather see Biden elected than Trump.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-haley-a-perfect-match-election-vice-president-480be237
— The Power Move of Working the 5-to-9 Before the 9-to-5. Working a regular day, even into the evening, is for mere mortals. Those out to impress start well before dawn. – Callum Borchers (COMMENT: To put together and send pot a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning, I get up between midnight and 2:00 AM each and every morning.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/early-5-to-9-work-7dd4db7c
— Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation. Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their savings. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new study that focused on how inflation has harmed older households. (COMMENT: My retirement income and savings are dramatically less because my Democrat superiors wasted my career, took many big adverse actions against me, and forced me to take the early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/your-money-matters/retirees-face-decline-in-financial-wealth-due-to-inflation/e2d612e2-359e-4fb4-9a08-5530c27cb411
— FRONT PAGE: More Workers Are Cheating on Drug Tests. Substituted urine samples increased by sixfold, while marijuana positive screens jumped in finance and real estate, according to Quest Diagnostics – Joseph De Avila (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.)
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/cheating-on-workplace-drug-tests-hits-a-record-c3f62355

21th CENTURY CHRONICLE
— The Federal Government’s move to introduce a new productivity-based salary structure for civil servants, allowing employees at the same rank to earn different wages, is a significant policy shift. – ISMAILA UMARU LERE (COMMENT: Starting in 1989, my Democrat GAO superiors used their pay-for-performance system to get rid of their employees who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. I should write a book about that.)
https://21stcenturychronicle.com/assessing-the-new-productivity-based-wage-system/

POLITICO
— Biden moves to block House from getting tapes of his interviews with special counsel on classified docs. Robert Hur’s description of those interviews fueled a firestorm over the president’s memory and mental fitness. – JOSH GERSTEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/16/biden-moves-to-block-house-from-getting-his-classified-docs-interview-tapes-00158323

GOVERNING
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.governing.com/urban/how-cities-can-absorb-waves-of-refugees

GBH
— Activist calls on white religious leaders in Boston to draft atonement message – Saraya Wintersmith (COMMENT: How soon, if not already, will the organizations that you are a member of issue atonement messages?)
https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-05-15/activist-calls-on-white-religious-leaders-in-boston-to-draft-atonement-message

May 15, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: Who do hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters punish the most? ANSWER: Conservative Republicans like me who share the most demographics with Trump and who communicate the most. Both Trump and I are White, male, old, non-poor, married, draft avoiders, Protestant, German American, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. I put together and send out a newsletter every morning that is read my many thousands in Illinois. Since 2015, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have taken many big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— Obliterating the last remaining lie of the direct election opponents (COMMENT: I should write a book about those past and present Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000.)
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/14/obliterating-the-last-remaining-lie-of-the-direct-election-opponents/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Defenders of a failed status-quo whined for years that we couldn’t allow Republican primary voters to have a vote again for the Illinois GOP’s governing board because we would get Democrats on our state central committee. Of course this was always just a manufactured lie. And the hacks who parroted that phony talking point could never explain how that would ever realistically happen. Further, the Illinois GOP had direct elections for the members of the state central committee prior to 1986 (the same voting right every Illinois Democrat STILL enjoys in their state party) and there is absolutely zero evidence Democrat infiltration was ever an issue for the Illinois GOP when Republican primary voters had a voice. In truth it’s our cockamamie current system, the one forced down our throats by a handful of old party bosses back in 1986 which actually HAS put Democrats on our state central committee. But it’s worse than that. Over a quarter of the 17 current members of the state central committee publicly endorsed career left-wing Democrat Richard Irvin for governor in 2022. National Committeeman Richard Porter did too.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Israel Independence Day draws pro-Palestinian protesters downtown – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/post/security-heightened-at-daley-plaza-in-chicago-as-israel-flag-to-be-raised-mark-independence-day-pro-palestinian-protests-expected/14814082/
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14816135/
— Southern Poverty Law Center rebukes CPD for lack of action for officers tied to Oath Keepers – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Tom Jones (COMMENT: I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007. I should write about my critics/opponents who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned those groups the most as being extremist.)
https://abc7chicago.com/southern-poverty-law-center-rebukes-chicago-police-department-for-lack-of-action-officers-tied-to-oath-keepers-proud-boys/14816593/
— Aldermen frustrated with performance, leadership call for CTA president Dorval Carter to resign. – Craig Wall (COMMENT: Politics is nasty/vicious. Who has called for you to resign and why? I should write a book about my critics/opponents who successfully had their operatives and their dupes get rid of me as a) a 2024 Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee member, b) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) a contender to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy, d) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, e) a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, f) a Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster, g) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, h) a MTRO Treasurer candidate, i) an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, j) a GAO employee, k) etc. In my book, I would focus on the pretexts that were used to get rid of me. In my book, I would focus on my critics/opponents who I have done the most to help elect and reelect. In my book, I would focus on my critics/opponents a) who continue to blame me and to blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems, b) who continue to have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, and c) who have destroyed those who have come to my defense. I would focus on my critics/opponents who have demonstrated the most hatred against Trump.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-aldermen-frustrated-with-performance-and-post-pandemic-recovery-call-for-cta-president-dorval-carter-to-resign/14815568/
— Chicago migrants moved out of Woodlawn’s old Wadsworth Elementary School after months of controversy. – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/post/migrants-chicago-brandon-johnson-administration-shuts-down-migrant-shelter-at-old-wadsworth-school-in-woodlawn/14816091/

CBS2
— Chicago official says city has plan in event of another influx of migrants this summer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-official-says-city-has-plan-in-event-of-another-influx-of-migrants-this-summer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxcLd0bo0-I
— Pro-Palestinian protesters come face-to-face with Israeli Independence celebration in Chicago – Chris Tye
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-israeli-independence-celebration-chicago/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/johnson-chicago-migrants-anniversary/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CglbDwsRGaA
— Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results – Madeleine May, Caitlin Huey-Burns (COMMENT: How many millions of illegals in those 7 swing states used their false identifications to vote for Biden?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/officials-overseeing-elections-swing-states-doubt-2020-results/

WGN9
— ‘We are not on a path to understanding’: How ‘FEST’ at DePaul got cancelled, and where divestment talks are headed next. – Christine Flores, Eli Ong
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/we-are-not-on-a-path-to-understanding-how-fest-at-depaul-got-cancelled-and-where-divestment-talks-are-headed-next/
— Chicago’s Jewish community celebrates Israel Independence Day at Daley Plaza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLiS2_9LWzQ

FOX32
— Protests flare at Daley Plaza commemoration of Israel’s founding – Paris Schutz
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protests-daley-plaza-commemoration-israel-founding

WTTW
— ‘There’s a Lot of Unevenness’: Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rates Outpace Illinois and US – Matt Masterson (COMMENT: While I was a junior and a senior at Crete Monee High School 1964-1966, I was employed part-time during the school years and full-time the summer in between because I took a bad job, a job that my classmates would not stoop to take. I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights. I was the only White male who ever held that job in that store. With the money that I earned and saved, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966 that I used to commute to/from my parents’ home in Crete and classes at UIC.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/15/there-s-lot-unevenness-chicago-s-youth-joblessness-rates-outpace-illinois-and-us-new

WBEZ
— Chicagoans give CPS a ‘C,’ say students are not learning enough. – Sarah Karp (COMMENT: My outstanding teachers at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest, and Crete-Monee High School enabled me to get an ACT score of 24, graduate in the upper 20% of my class, and get accepted by UIC.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicagoans-give-cps-a-c-say-students-are-not-learning-enough/c3e48315-1ecb-4b53-b608-200176236d16

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump and b) say “The courthouse parade of GOP officials courting defendant Trump is a disgrace.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/14/editorial-donald-trump-mike-johnson-stormy-daniels-republicans/
— This year’s Israel Independence Day ‘tinged with sorrow,’ say Chicago Jews – NELL SALZMAN (COMMENT: If I was still working for the Democrats who run GAO, I would be in big trouble. The Democrats who run GAO hint/imply/argue/shout at their many Jewish employees that Republicans cause all the problems that Jews have and especially the problems that liberal/moderate Jews have. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. While I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, at least one of my superiors was an anti-conservative Jew and during my last 8 years they all were anti-conservative Jews. They all took many big adverse actions against me. From what I see, if they were still in charge today, they would side with Hamas against Israel.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/14/this-years-israel-independence-day-tinged-with-sorrow-say-chicago-jews/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their ever-increasing success in promoting abortion.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/14/abortion-5/
— City closes migrant shelter in former school on South Side – OLIVIA STEVENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/13/city-closes-migrant-shelter-in-former-school-on-south-side/
— Today in History: New state of Israel attacked by 5 nations – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/today-in-history-new-state-of-israel-attacked-by-5-nations/
— More spending won’t be enough to reduce Chicago’s gun violence – Jens Ludwig:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/opinion-public-safety-chicago-violence-prevention/
— Prosecutor opposes bill to help moms whose babies are born with drugs in system – Robert McCoppin (COMMENT: I should write a book about my outstanding parents.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/prosecutor-opposes-bill-to-help-moms-whose-babies-are-born-with-drugs-in-system/ar-BB1mmnBo

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago Jewish community celebrating Israel Independence Day are met by pro-Palestinian protesters in Daley Plaza. Chicago’s Jewish community celebrates Israel declaring its independence 76 years ago, on May 14, 1948. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered across the plaza. There were a few altercations, but no arrests were made. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/14/protest-israel-independence-daley-plaza
— DePaul University cancels FEST 2024, cites campus ‘environment’ The cancellation of the end-of-school-year music festival comes days after the university said it has reached a stalemate in negotiations with organizers of a pro-Palestinian encampment. – Isabel Funk
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/14/depaul-university-cancels-fest-2024-cites-campus-environment-pro-palestinian-camp-israel-hamas-war
— CTA riders, victims recall robberies, attacks: ‘I’m very paranoid’ Four robberies or beatings occurred on the Red Line from May 6-10, carried out by at least four young women and a male, Chicago police said in a community alert. – Mohammad Samra
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/05/14/female-robbery-crew-red-line-victims-talk
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2024/05/14/chicago-woman-who-helps-migrants-fights-chance-stay-united-states
— Civil rights group says Chicago mayor, top cop should take tougher action against officers linked to extremist Oath Keepers. The Southern Poverty Law Center urged Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Supt. Larry Snelling to reconsider the decision not to take disciplinary action against eight officers connected to the Oath Keepers, six of whom admitted to joining the group. – Tom Schuba and Dan Mihalopoulos (COMMENT: I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007. I should write about my critics/opponents who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned those groups the most as being extremist.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/extremism-in-the-ranks/2024/05/14/civil-rights-group-urges-chicago-mayor-top-cop-closer-took-at-officers-linked-to-extremist-oath-keepers
— City closes Woodlawn migrant shelter and moves residents. The shelter at the former Wadsworth Elementary School building, 6420 S. University Ave., was recently ‘decompressed’ and all residents were moved to other temporary shelters or have found permanent housing, city officials said. – Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/14/city-closes-woodlawn-migrant-shelter-moves-residents-immigration-city-hall-health-education-welfare
— Museum of Science and Industry to rebrand as Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry — after big donor who fled city. Once the richest person in Illinois, Ken Griffin pulled out of Illinois in 2022, months after complaining about the city’s crime, saying “there is nowhere, where you can feel safe.” – Jessica Ma
https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2024/05/14/museum-science-industry-rebrand-griffin-museum-science-industry-chicago
— Fare question: Why has Mayor Brandon Johnson resisted demands to fire CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.? – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: I should write about leaders who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican but who have fired me and the pretexts that they used.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/05/14/dorval-carter-cta-brandon-johnson-crime-ridership-red-line-extension

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH TWO PHOTOS: DuPage County State’s Attorney preparing lawsuit against county clerk over bills – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240514/news/dupage-county-states-attorney-preparing-lawsuit-against-county-clerk-over-bills/
— Democrats ever-increasing use Jesus to promote more hatred against Republicans. Democrats ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that Jesus promotes the Democrat platform, that is, that Jesus promotes a) Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, b) dependency on government and charity, c) LGBTQ, d) abortion, e) illegal immigration, f) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, and g) abolition of the First and Second Amendments.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240514/submitted-content/aurora-church-to-offer-workshop-on-discipling-anti-racist-youth/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He will discuss and engage with youth leaders to wrestle with and share insights on leading youth to grow into critical-thinking, racial justice-minded followers of Jesus Christ.)

SOUTHERN
— Trump allies, potential VP contenders flock to Manhattan courthouse – Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters ever-increasingly promote hatred against those who support Trump.)
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/14/trump-allies-potential-vp-contenders-flock-to-manhattan-courthouse/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Anticipate/expect that my critics/opponents have/will falsely hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I am an operative/dupe for “Local Government Information Services, Inc.” b) that should not include links to any of its articles in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, and c) that I should remove all links to its articles in my www.gopillinois.com website.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/state/2024/05/15/right-wing-publisher-removes-some-personal-information-from-illinois-voters/73678334007/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump’s felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse – AP (COMMENT: Yes, but supporters can and do turn against those who they have supported. I should write about those who I have always supported but who have now turned against me. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) conservative leaders and activists, and d) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on those who have worked the hardest to “use” me. I would focus on the aforesaid who now blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me recently.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-speaker-mike-johnsons-appearance-at-trumps-felony-trial-marks-a-remarkable-moment-in-us-politics/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters ever-increasingly promote hatred against those who support Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-14/these-people-waited-hours-to-see-the-trump-hush-money-trial-up-close-heres-why

WCIA
— Speaker Johnson rails against Trump trial outside NY courthouse – Lauren Sforza, Mychael Schnell
https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/speaker-johnson-rails-against-trump-trial-outside-ny-courthouse/

WGLT
— Trump gets by with a little help from his friends during New York hush money trial – Ximena Bustillo (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and destroy those who help me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.wglt.org/2024-05-14/trump-gets-by-with-a-little-help-from-his-friends-during-new-york-hush-money-trial

FOX SAVANNAH
— Student teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million cost to taxpayers advances in Illinois – GREG BISHOP (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly give more tax dollars to teachers to get them to make their students “good little Democrats.”)
https://fox28savannah.com/news/nation-world/teacher-stipend-bill-possible-68-million-cost-price-money-dollars-taxpayers-appropriation-education-school-advances-students-classroom-senate-illinois

NPR ILLINOIS & WSIL TV & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WCIA
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their ever-increasing success in promoting abortion.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-14/despite-state-bans-abortions-nationwide-are-up-driven-by-telehealth
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/health/telehealth-abortions-now-account-for-nearly-1-in-5-in-us-with-thousands-accessed-under/article_dd669626-c267-57f4-85f2-0e321c3acf08.html
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-survey-finds-8000-women-a-month-got-abortion-pills-despite-their-states-bans-or-restrictions/
https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-survey-finds-8000-women-a-month-got-abortion-pills-despite-their-states-bans-or-restrictions/

ILLINOIS SENATE DEMOCRATS
— Democrats champion legislation aimed at prohibiting employer discrimination based on family obligations. I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors who punished me the most a) because my wife and I gave up trying to have children without trying IVF, b) because we did not adopt, and c) because we did not become foster parents. I would focus on those a) who had children, b) whose children had health problems, c) who adopted, d) who had spouses who had little or no income, and/or e) who painted themselves as having tremendous family obligations. I would focus on the aforesaid who took the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/87-senator-natalie-toro-news/5662-toro-guzzardi-legislation-stands-against-discrimination-in-the-workplace

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/14/afternoon-roundup-197/
— Poll: Half of city respondents don’t trust the mayor to look out for best interest of CPS students, three-quarters trust teachers, 84 percent say city politicos ‘too focused on petty political battles’
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/14/poll-half-of-city-voters-dont-trust-the-mayor-to-look-out-for-best-interest-of-cps-students-three-quarters-trust-teachers-84-percent-say-city-politicos-too-focused-on-petty-political-battles/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois has more educators, less students than ever, yet officials complain about a ‘teacher shortage’ – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-has-more-educators-less-students-than-ever-yet-officials-complain-about-teacher-shortage-wirepoints/
— One year in and Mayor Johnson’s only “success’ is handing out money
https://wirepoints.org/one-year-in-and-mayor-johnsons-only-success-is-handing-out-money-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Chicago teachers to descend on Springfield asking for more taxpayer money – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f3b32b7a-122d-11ef-9dab-e399e625337a.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Moving Woman’s Prison from Lincoln to Will County Would Make It Easier to Maintain Contact with Families
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/moving-womans-prison-from-lincoln-to-will-county-will-make-it-easier-to-maintain-contact-with-families/
— Hamas Supporters Allowed to Raise Palestinian Flag in Daley Plaza
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/hamas-supporters-allowed-to-raise-palestinian-flag-in-daley-plaza/
— Even More Tax Dollars to Subsidize Chinese Communist Party Electric Battery Plant
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/even-more-tax-dollars-to-subsidize-chinese-communist-party-electric-battery-plant/
— Telephone Company Bribes
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/telephone-company-bribes/
— SIEU Spends Oodles on High Salaries
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/sieu-spends-oddles-on-high-salaries/
— McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Opposition to Family Recovery Task Force Legislation Lands on Front Page of the Chicago Tribune
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/14/sb3136/
— McHenry County College Tax Dollars at Work in Sponsorship of Woodstock Gay Pridefest
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/15/message-of-the-day-tax-dollars-at-work/
— Political Spending by SIEU
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/15/political-spending-by-sieu/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MAYOR JOHNSON’S 1ST YEAR DELIVERS THE MAYHEM HE PROMISED – Paul Vallas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-mayor-johnsons-1st-year-delivers-the-mayhem-he-promised/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Commencement Protests Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg – JOHN F. DI LEO
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/opinion-commencement-protests-are-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg.html
— EVs: Another Assault On Modern Life – James P. Economos
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/economos-another-assault-on-modern-life.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Scouts pay dearly for ‘wokeness,’ double down anyway. The fall of another great American institution. – Robert Knight
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/14/scouts-pay-dearly-for-wokeness-double-down-anyway/
— New York appeals court keeps gag on Trump – Mallory Wilson (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents who want to gag me, that is, to stop me from promoting direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members and conservative principles.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/14/new-york-appeals-court-keeps-gag-on-trump/
— DEI has jeopardized air safety – Adam Laxalt (COMMENT: During the 1980s and 1990s, Democrat and RINO politicians used big budget cuts, Affirmative Action, and DEI to destroy GAO, that is, to make GAO just an ineffective shell of what it once was. If GAO had been in 1980 what it is today, I doubt that I would have transferred from IRS to GAO. I had to suffer a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/14/dei-has-jeopardized-air-safety/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Speaker Johnson fundraises off Trump’s hush-money trial in New York City – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3003300/speaker-johnson-fundraises-trump-hush-money-trial-new-york/
— DC hosted voting registration training for illegal immigrants – Paul Bedard (COMMENT: How many of the illegals in your county, township, municipality, and school district are registered to vote?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3003524/dc-hosted-voting-registration-training-illegal-immigrants/
— ‘Misinformation’ is the word for facts the Biden administration dislikes – Timothy P. Carney (COMMENT: To justify removing me from the 2024 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee, IRP leaders had one of their operatives/dupes a)demonize/denigrate/condemn as being false my concern that I expressed in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter that efforts were underway to move to IRP platform to the left and b) demand that I remove that concern from www.gopillinois.com . Further, they had him hint/imply/argue/shout that if I stayed on the committee, I would improperly/unethically put confidential/private committee information in my newsletters. Of course, the aforesaid is a pretext.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3003905/reminder-misinformation-word-facts-biden-administration-dislikes/
— Kari Lake is already making excuses for her likely Senate loss – Zachary Faria (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have blamed me and have blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3003312/kari-lake-already-making-excuses-likely-senate-loss/

NEW YORK POST
— Bogus Gaza death counts again prove the United Nations is another Hamas stooge – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/opinion/bogus-gaza-death-counts-again-prove-the-united-nations-is-another-hamas-stooge/

BLAZE
— Illegals make list of demands for FREE ‘culturally appropriate food,’ housing, and immigration lawyers
https://www.theblaze.com/shows/pat-gray-unleashed/illegal-immigrants

CHARLIE KIRK
— How Many Illegals Does America Have? And How Many Vote?
https://thecharliekirkshow.com/podcasts/the-charlie-kirk-show/how-many-illegals-does-america-have-and-how-many-v

COLLEGE FIX
— DEI consultant gets most of nursing school’s ‘racial healing’ grant – KAYLEY CHARTIER (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout at nurses and at everyone else that Republicans are White Supremists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/dei-consultant-gets-most-of-nursing-schools-racial-healing-grant/

DAILY SIGNAL
— NPR Assigned a Reporter With Ties to Soros-Funded Groups to Cover a Story About Illegal Alien Voting? – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/14/why-did-npr-assign-reporter-ties-soros-funded-groups-cover-story-illegal-alien-voting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent study estimates that 10-27% of non-citizens are registered to vote, and based on previous elections and federal data, at least 1-2.7 million non-citizens will vote in the 2024 election.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy Join Trump in Court on Tuesday – Chase Smith
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/speaker-mike-johnson-vivek-ramaswamy-join-trump-in-court-on-tuesday-5649621

FEDERALIST
— Don’t Buy The Media’s Spin About Illegal Border Crossings Being Down – CASEY CHALK
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/15/dont-buy-the-medias-spin-about-illegal-border-crossings-being-down/
— When SCOTUS Nuked Affirmative Action, Universities Just Took It Underground – AUGUSTE MEYRAT
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/15/when-scotus-nuked-affirmative-action-universities-just-took-it-underground/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— What Do We Want? Everything! Migrants Send List of Demands to Denver City Officials – Ira Mehlman (COMMENT: What did your ancestors want/demand when they immigrated?)
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2024/05/14/what-do-we-want-everything-migrants-send-list-demands-denver-city-officials

GOPUSA
— 70% Of Banks Target Clients Based On Conservative, Religious Beliefs (COMMENT: How anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time is your bank?)
https://www.gopusa.com/report-70-of-banks-target-clients-based-on-conservative-religious-beliefs/
— The Left’s Attack On American Patriotism
https://www.gopusa.com/the-lefts-attack-on-american-patriotism/
— Fentanyl Coming To U.S. Becoming More Deadly, DEA Says
https://www.gopusa.com/fentanyl-coming-to-u-s-becoming-more-deadly-dea-says/

HOT AIR
— Erdogon Defends Hamas; Treating 1000 Hamas Fighters in Turkey – DAVID STROM
https://hotair.com/david-strom/2024/05/14/erdogon-defends-hamas-treating-1000-hamas-fighters-in-turkey-n3788319

IMMIGRATION REFORM
— DHS Awards Millions to NGOs Facilitating Illegal Immigration
https://www.immigrationreform.com/2024/05/14/dhs-awards-millions-to-ngos-facilitating-illegal-immigration/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Illegal migrants are being ‘encouraged’ to vote, top Republican warns after shocking documents reveals ‘training’ for noncitizens to cast ballots in Washington D.C. (COMMENT: How many of the illegals in your county, township, municipality, and school district are registered to vote?)
https://www.judicialwatch.org/illegal-migrants-encouraged-vote-warns-after-documents/

MRC TV
— ‘They’re Excellent Swimmers’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Suggests Using ‘Migrants’ to Fill Lifeguard Shortage – NICK KANGADIS
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/nick-kangadis/theyre-excellent-swimmers-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-suggests-using-migrants-fill

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Racism That Once Was, Is No More – Richard Porter (COMMENT: To get more votes from minorities, Democrat and RINO candidates, elected officials, and party leaders ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans are not only racists, but White Supremists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/05/14/racism_that_once_was_is_no_more_150940.html

ZERO HEDGE
— Illegals in America take jobs away from citizens of America and/or collect welfare from citizens of America.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/over-half-illegal-aliens-us-are-unemployed-report

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— Speaker Johnson attends Trump’s hush-money trial. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy are also present. – Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/speaker-johnson-attend-trumps-hush-money-trial/story?id=110211888

NBC NEWS
— Trump’s vice presidential contenders show their support — and loyalty — in court. With the former president’s time on the campaign trail limited due to his New York trial, Trump’s potential running mates are coming to him instead. – Alec Hernández (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have had great success in destroying those who support me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trumps-presidential-contenders-show-support-loyalty-court-rcna152206
— In a split with Trump, Ben Carson calls for a national abortion ban. In his new book, Carson also compares the “attack” on American families with the Israel-Gaza war. – Shaquille Brewster, Abigail Brooks, Alec Hernández and Amanda Terkel
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ben-carson-national-abortion-ban-trump-rcna152106
— The doctor who saved Sen. Tammy Duckworth in Iraq is trapped in Gaza. Now she’s trying to save him. Adam Hamawy, from Princeton, N.J., is among a team of doctors from the Palestinian American Medical Association that was blocked from leaving Gaza on Monday. – Frank Thorp V, Zoë Richards and Abigail Williams
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/doctor-saved-tammy-duckworth-iraq-trapped-gaza-adam-hamawy-rcna152291

MSN
— Biden Demands Illegal Aliens He’s Let In Get Pathway To Citizenship – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-demands-illegal-aliens-he-s-let-in-get-pathway-to-citizenship/ar-BB1i2DFi

MSNBC
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly shout at women that Republican men cause all the problems that women have.
https://www.msnbc.com/know-your-value/out-of-office/sexism-still-ranks-biggest-hurdle-facing-women-elected-office-poll-rcna152217

AOL
— Donald Trump New York Trial: Who Has Come to Support Him? – NIK POPLI (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have had great success in destroying those who support me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.aol.com/donald-trump-york-trial-come-170426605.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use Noem to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/kristi-noem-vice-signaling-maga.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2024/immigration-history-race-quota-progress/

USA TODAY
— Florida shines under DeSantis’ leadership. His liberal critics should learn from him. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proving that conservative policies can boost an economy and attract Americans who want to thrive. – Nicole Russell
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/05/15/desantis-republican-policy-people-move-to-florida/73684294007/
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, age discrimination ever-increasingly increases. How soon will they officially dump White male precinct committeemen over age 40, township/ward party leaders over age 45, county party leaders over age 50, state central committee members over age 55, and state party officers over age 60?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/05/13/genz-voters-2024-election-dislike-biden-trump/73624402007/

TAMPA FREE PRESS
— After Martha’s Vineyard Dust-Up, Biden Made Florida Top-Stop For Migrant Parole Program – Liam Edgar
https://www.tampafp.com/after-marthas-vineyard-dust-up-biden-made-florida-top-stop-for-migrant-parole-program/

WLIW
— South Dakota tribes side with Democrats against Noem and Trump.
https://www.wliw.org/radio/news/most-of-south-dakotas-tribes-have-banned-kristi-noem-from-their-land-heres-why/

AMERICA MAGAZINE
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasing use religious organizations to promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/05/14/catholic-ngos-migrant-border-247928

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— EV Tariffs and the Inanity of Bidenism. Or how a president can be handed lemonade and turn it back into lemons. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/evs-and-the-inanity-of-bidenism-china-tariffs-235f63be

FORBES
— The Latest DEI Research And How To Find An Employer Who Shares Your Values – Mark C. Perna (COMMENT: The Democrat-run GAO, IRS, and Post Office that I worked for almost 30 years did not share my conservative Republican values. First and foremost my superiors ever-increasingly promoted Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, they ever-increasingly promoted patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Further, they ever-increasingly promoted the rest of the Democrat Party platform, that is, dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot and other vices, and diminishment of Second Amendment rights.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2023/04/25/the-latest-dei-research-and-how-to-find-an-employer-who-shares-your-values/

NPR
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their ever-increasing success in promoting abortion.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/14/1251086997/abortion-increase-research-wecount-telehealth
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting organizations to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/14/1198912268/migrant-girl-scouts-shelter-new-york-crisis-border-asylum-biden-immigration

INSIDE PHILANTHROPY
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/5/14/three-ways-philanthropy-can-respond-to-attacks-on-affirmative-action-according-to-black-leaders

LIFEWIRE
— The 10 Best News Aggregators of 2024 – Stefanie Fogel (COMMENT: I am a conservative independent nonprofit government and political news and commentary aggregator. What do you say to website operators, including those who state that they are conservative and/or Republican, who do not want me to drive traffic to their websites? They know full-well that they cannot manipulate or dominate me, that I do not glorify and praise them, that I do not pander to them, that I will not serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and that I will not cover up their wrong doing.)
https://www.lifewire.com/best-news-aggregators-4584410

May 12, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Palestinian flag raised at Daley Plaza in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/post/palestinian-flag-raised-at-daley-plaza-in-downtown-chicago-by-american-muslims-for-palestine/14801716/
— Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower – AP (COMMENT: Democrat leaders use IRS to get rid of Republicans. My Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my education deductions in 1978 when I was a GS-12 Step 4 (currently $106,785/year) IRS Collection Division Special Procedures Staff Advisor. They stressed their disallowance to all my IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and to everyone else. They disallowed the graduate evening business and accounting courses that I had taken at Loyola and DePaul 1972-1978. Even though my IRS employee manual encouraged me to take those courses and I had stated that in my Loyola and DePaul applications, they outrageously and unethically argued that the courses were not related to my job duties, that they did not maintain or improve my job skills, that they qualified me for a new trade or business, and that I took them to get a job in the private sector. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. They would not have done that if I had not complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-chicago-report-says-ex-pres-may-face-100m-tax-bill-if-he-loses-international-hotel-and-tower-irs-audit-fight/14800078/
— At least 12 shot, 2 killed in weekend gun violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-at-least-11-shot-2-killed-in-gun-violence-across-city-police-department-says/14799857/

CBS2
— Protesters, DePaul University reach stalemate, demonstrators say
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/protesters-depaul-university-reach-stalemate-demonstrators-say/
— IRS audit could cost Trump more than $100 million in taxes on Chicago tower
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-chicago-tower-irs-audit/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB5SsrrT3II
— Suburban Chicago man charged with possessing loaded gun at Naperville TopGolf – Jeramie Bizzle
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/palos-man-charged-possessing-gun-naperville-topgolf/

WGN9
— Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWUeFTeKY8

FOX32
— Countdown to Chicago DNC: Leaders rally for action 100 days before convention – Dane Placko
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/countdown-to-dnc-in-chicago-leaders-rally-for-action-100-days-before-convention
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1454679

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Group raises Palestinian flag in the Loop, calling attention to Gaza humanitarian crisis: ‘Flies high with strength’ – REBECCA JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/11/group-raises-palestinian-flag-in-the-loop-calling-attention-to-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-flies-high-with-strength/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville police make 19th arrest for gun in vehicle at Topgolf parking lot since August
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/11/naperville-police-make-19th-arrest-for-gun-in-vehicle-at-topgolf-parking-lot-since-august/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/10/city-touts-pride-parade-compromise-but-some-organizers-still-frustrated-with-downsizing-lack-of-communication/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Blacks charge “Chicago” with discriminating against Blacks. In my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors’ defense, they could stress that they a) wasted my career, b) forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, and c) gave my Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/10/chicago-employment-discrimination-racism-black-white-shame-chicago-nation-wttw-alden-loury
— Trump audited for double-dipping tax breaks on Chicago’s Trump Tower. ProPublica and the New York Times found the former president could end up owing the IRS more than $100 million for claiming the same massive losses twice on his namesake River North tower.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world/2024/05/11/trump-tower-chicago-tax-breaks-audit
— At Loyola, other four-year colleges, a chance to earn a two-year associate degree as a start. The aim is to give students who might not initially see themselves going to a four-year school a boost that might help them eventually get a bachelor’s degree, as few two-year students do now. – Matt Krupnick (COMMENT: One of my biggest decisions in life was to get a four-year college degree in business even though no one saw me as being “college material.” Neither of my parents attended college, my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, my mother never attended high school, I could not run because a bone disease, my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, I had partial red/green color blindness, I demonstrated no leadership potential, and I had to work my way through college. Nevertheless, I took college preparatory classes, got an ACT score of 24, graduated in the upper 20% of my class, and got accepted by UIC.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/10/four-year-colleges-loyola-chance-to-earn-two-year-associate-degrees

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Most suburban schools report special ed student growth. – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240510/education/most-suburban-schools-report-special-ed-student-growth/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240511/business/dei-is-getting-a-new-name-can-it-dump-the-political-baggage/
— Naperville police make another gun arrest at Topgolf
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240511/crime/naperville-police-make-another-gun-arrest-at-topgolf/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Stop asking amateurs to oversee public transit – Editorial (COMMENT: GAO audits IRS. Instead of me, GAO assigned amateurs to audit IRS. The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 wasted my knowledge of IRS. My coworkers who they assigned to audits of IRS instead of me 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 in 1979 and I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. 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://www.chicagobusiness.com/editorial/members-rta-board-should-have-experience-public-transit-editorial

MILWAUKEE INDEPENDENT
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly paint themselves as being protectors of those who are minority, female, younger, veteran, unmarried, LGBTQ, have less money than others, non-Protestant, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, illegals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.
https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/thom-hartmann/driven-fear-hate-trump-promotes-delusion-white-people-victims-racism/

WREX
— Democrats ever-increasingly use IVF to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.wrex.com/news/senator-duckworth-promotes-ivf-access-importance-ahead-of-mothers-day/article_07cc0534-0fcf-11ef-a6a8-270777eb707a.html

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Springfield’s Catholic Bishop Criticizes Biden on Crossing Himself During a Florida Abortion Rally
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/12/springfields-catholic-bishop-criticizes-biden-on-crossing-himself-during-a-florida-abortion-rally/


— Chicago’s Debt Bomb
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/12/218320/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— On Friday, a Lake County Judge has ordered Illinois-based publishing company Local Government Information Services to remove sensitive voter data from their websites that was illegally published and includes the names and home addresses of police officers, domestic violence and human trafficking victims, by 5:00 pm Monday. (COMMENT: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have falsely and maliciously hinted/implied/argues/shouted that I improperly include sensitive/confidential information in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. Needless-to-say, I should sue my critics/opponents.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/fake-newspaper-company-publishes-il-voter-data-that-revealed-names-and-home-addresses-of-human-trafficking-domestic-violence-victims.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Dismissing noncitizen voting because it is ‘rare’ is dishonest – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3000212/dismissing-noncitizen-voting-is-dishonest/
— Banish the mainstream racists back to the fringes – Stephanie Lundquist-Arora
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/2999474/banish-mainstream-racists-back-to-fringes/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Know Your Enemies – J.S. Winter (COMMENT: The more of the following that my critics/opponents reject, more and bigger adverse actions that they have taken against me: a) direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members and/or b) the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. My critics/opponents disproportionally do not share my demographics, that is, they are liberal/moderate, minority, female, younger, have major health, financial, and/or other problems, parents, unmarried, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/09/02/know-your-enemies/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Clarence Thomas: DC a ‘hideous place’ where ‘people pride themselves in being awful’ – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/12/clarence-thomas-dc-a-hideous-place-where-people-pride-themselves-in-being-awful-1458821/

DAILY WIRE
— Democrat Colin Allred Attended Event Where Illegal Aliens Were Taught How To Evade Authorities – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/democrat-colin-allred-attended-event-where-illegal-aliens-were-taught-how-to-evade-authorities-report

FOX NEWS
— Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen should be given gag order too: Gabriel Hays (COMMENT: Constructively, the following have given me gag orders to stop promoting a) direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members and b) conservative principles: the leaders of the IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-panelists-argue-stormy-daniels-michael-cohen-should-given-gag-order-too-seems-fair

RUMBLE
— Charlie Kirk’s Call to Action: Here’s What You Can Do to Help Elect Trump in November (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly accuse me of helping elect Trump in November. I should write about them. I would focus on past and present leaders of the a) Illinois Republican Party (IRP), b)DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and c) Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me including removing me from the 2024 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee.)
https://rumble.com/v4u766l-charlie-kirks-call-to-action-heres-what-you-can-do-to-help-elect-trump-in-n.html

TOWNHALL
— Illegal Aliens May Decide the Outcomes of National Elections, Without Even Voting – Rep. Chuck Edwards
https://townhall.com/columnists/rep-chuck-edwards/2024/05/12/illegal-aliens-may-decide-the-outcomes-of-national-elections-without-even-voting-n2638953
— Bishop Accuses Biden of Mocking Catholicism With Pro-Abortion Message – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/11/bishop-mocks-devout-catholic-biden-n2638940#google_vignette

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Anti-Israel protests could help elect Trump, warns prof involved in ’68 Columbia takeover
https://thehill.com/video/anti-israel-protests-could-help-elect-trump-warns-prof-involved-in-68-columbia-takeover/9652192/

REUTERS
— Trump says he is not considering Nikki Haley as running mate (COMMENT: Will Haley promoters actively campaign for Biden? I should write a book about those Haley promoters who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/nikki-haley-under-active-consideration-by-trump-campaign-be-running-mate-axios-2024-05-11/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump tells Jersey Shore crowd he’s being forced to endure ‘Biden show trial’ in hush money case
https://prescottenews.com/2024/05/12/trump-tells-jersey-shore-crowd-hes-being-forced-to-endure-biden-show-trial-in-hush-money-case-associated-press/

MSN
— Chicago will not allow citizens to vote on whether to keep city’s ‘sanctuary’ status – John Clark
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/chicago-will-not-allow-citizens-to-vote-on-whether-to-keep-city-s-sanctuary-status/ar-AA1lzvlB?ocid=avres007
— My critics/opponents ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that what I do as your GOPUSA ILLINOIS editor helps elect Democrats. Most recently, they hinted/implied/argued/shouted that if I had served as a member of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, I would have included sensitive/private information in my newsletters that would have helped elect Democrats. I should sue my critics/opponents.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/rfk-jr-s-sister-concerned-his-candidacy-could-hand-trump-2024-victory/ar-BB1kT2oq
— How many illegals are Democrat and RINO leaders housing in your county, your township, your municipality, and your school district?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sanctuary-city-landlords-get-a-call-from-local-official-and-told-we-re-going-to-have-some-newcomers/ar-BB1jAkdA
— Democrats ever-increasingly use woke policies to male children sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/polling-suggests-that-defeating-woke-policies-in-schools-and-government-is-not-a-priority-for-most-republican-voters/ar-AA1eRRu6
— Campus antisemitism has become systemic due to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ – Alan Dershowitz
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/campus-antisemitism-has-become-systemic-due-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ar-AA1kZlPk
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Kinzinger.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ex-gop-congressman-mocks-biden-impeachment-inquiry-fishing-expedition/ar-AA1lfYrN%3Focid%3Dmsedgdhp

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel. Prominent Republicans have seized on campus protests to assail what they say is antisemitism on the left. But for years they have mainstreamed anti-Jewish rhetoric. – Karen Yourish, Danielle Ivory, Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Alex Lemonides (COMMENT: I should write a book about the success that my Democrat superiors in the federal government (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997) had in turning my many Jewish superiors and supervisors against me. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, draft-avoider, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. In my defense, I stressed a) that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, b) that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, c) that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F, and d) that all my ancestors immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s. Adverse actions that my many Jewish superiors and supervisors took against me include a) disallowing my sick leave requests in 1968 and 1969, b) forcing me to resign in 1969, c) disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974, d) never promoting me beyond GS-13, e) disallowing my education deductions in 1978, f) forcing me to suffer a $22.996/year (21%) pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, g) keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, h) delaying my promotions and never promoting me beyond GS-13, i) always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and j) forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/us/antisemitism-republicans-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn potential Trump running mates.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/09/maga-republicans-deny-2024-election/

DALLAS NEWS
— How strongly do the Target stores near you promote LGBTQ?
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/national/2024/05/11/target-limits-lgbtq-pride-month-merch-for-june/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Under the Bus’: The Fate of a Fall Guy. A phrase repeatedly invoked is relatively new compared to ‘scapegoat’ and ‘sacrificial lamb’ – Ben Zimmer (COMMENT: I should write about those who have thrown me under their bus, that is, who have made me their fall guy, scapegoat, and/or sacrificial lamb. I would focus on unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on past and present leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/under-the-bus-the-fate-of-a-fall-guy-11573760261

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