August 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID 19 Illinois: IL reports 2,208 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths Young Will County residents make up most COVID-19 cases, health department says
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-2208-new-covid-19-cases-24-deaths/6382101/

NBC5
— Tense Emergency Chicago City Council Meeting Sends National Guard Resolution to Committee In a tense and at times heated meeting, city aldermen voted to instead send the resolution to a committee before consideration by the full council
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/tense-emergency-chicago-city-council-meeting-sends-national-guard-resolution-to-committee/2326453/
— DeJoy ‘Highly Confident’ Ballots Will Be Delivered on Time, But Details No Plan DeJoy also told senators he has zero plans to restore blue mailboxes and sorting equipment that have been removed, saying they are “not needed” – Lisa Mascaro and Anthony Izaguirre
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/postmaster-to-testify-before-senate-amid-uproar-over-mail/2326045/

WGN TV
— Mayor, aldermen disagree on whether or not to bring in Illinois National Guard – Julian Crews
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-alderman-debate-bringing-in-illinois-national-guard/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats resurrect Bruce Rauner to counter attacks on House Speaker Michael Madigan, party leadership – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-dnc-delegation-review-20200821-3o7vacqnpnc7bjx3yicspronxe-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,208 new known COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths reported as state puts 20 counties on warning list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200821-wtbzpxjx4ja25ndq2lxllkozdu-story.html
— Chicago postal unions rally in front of Bronzeville post office to attack Trump, postmaster general for mail delays – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-us-postal-service-protest-louis-dejoy-20200821-kw7bsrvl7jgdvc4ad55k3zgehy-story.html

SUN-TIMES
— One in five Illinois counties now at COVID-19 ‘warning level,’ 2,208 new cases reported — and some in Will Co. say, ‘So what?’ Here’s what we know today about the continuing spread of the coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/21/21395484/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Biden.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/21/21376335/joe-biden-endorsement-president-kamala-harris-donald-trump-2020-campaign

DAILY HERALD
— Senate GOP demands governor open unemployment offices – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/senate-gop-demands-governor-open-unemployment-offices
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NAPERVILLE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/within-days-of-recreational-pot-vote-naperville-receives-applications-from-3-dispensaries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Aldermen shut down in call to bring back National Guard Four City Council members frustrated with Lightfoot forced an unusual special meeting to debate the measure but were blocked. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/aldermen-shut-down-call-bring-back-national-guard

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Whither the Illinois GOP in a post-Jim Thompson world – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-whither-the-illinois-gop-in-a-post-jim-thompson-world/article_b1bde654-e3ee-11ea-834f-d7b29c8ec73d.html

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.nctv17.com/news/businesses-submit-applications-with-city-for-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County Coroner: Suicides/Overdoses increased 52% during the onset of Covid-19 shelter at home – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/dupage-county-coroner-suicides-overdoses-increased-52-during-the-onset-of-covid-19-shelter-at-home/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WEYERMULLER: CALLING FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD TO PROTECT CHICAGO STORES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/weyermuller-calling-for-the-national-guard-to-protect-chicago-stores.html
— THORNER: POSTAL SERVICE ANOTHER GIMMICK TO GIN UP TROOPS ON LEFT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-postal-service-another-gimmick-to-gin-up-troops-on-left.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,208 new cases, 24 additional deaths, 1,526 in hospitals, 51,736 tests, 4.3 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/21/2208-new-cases-24-additional-deaths-1526-in-hospitals-51736-tests-43-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Black Lives Matter crowd for Biden berates sleeping neighborhood: ‘Wake up, motherf—er!’ Activists blare horns and drums, scream into megaphone: ‘Y’all never gonna sleep ’cause of me!’ – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/21/black-lives-matter-crowd-for-biden-berate-sleeping/

FOX NEWS
— Democratic Party chairman predicts ‘chaos’ at next week’s GOP convention VP Pence says GOP convention will showcase Trump’s achievements – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-party-chair-predicts-chaos-at-next-weeks-gop-convention

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Kamala Speaks to the Virus and It Says We’re Racists
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/20/kamala-speaks-to-the-virus-and-it-says-were-racists/
— Democrats Want Chaos in the Streets to Defeat Donald Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/21/democrats-want-chaos-in-the-streets-to-defeat-donald-trump/

BREITBART
— Radical Left-Wing Group to Aid Biden Election and Fulfill Progressive Agenda, ‘We’re Damn Serious’ – Joshua Klein
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/21/radical-left-wing-group-plans-aid-biden-election-fulfill-progressive-agenda-were-damn-serious/

BLAZE
— A Tennessee school district tried to ban parents from observing their kids’ virtual classes Violators can be removed from the class – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tennessee-schools-ban-parents-observing-virtual-classes
— Black Lives Matter protesters angrily take to Portland neighborhood in dead of night: ‘Wake up, motherf***er!’ Not a great way to wake up – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/blm-protesters-portland-neighborhood-dead-of-night

DAILY SIGNAL
— Back to College, Back to Academic Brainwashing – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/21/back-to-college-back-to-academic-brainwashing-social-justice/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Leftist Journalists, Organizations Furious Over Facebook Purge of Groups ‘Tied to Violence’ – Alexander Hall
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/08/20/leftist-journalists-organizations-furious-over-facebook

ONE NEWS NOW
— Politicizing history, provoking more division A conservative activist in Illinois says a state representative evidently wants to make sure school history books are “sufficiently woke” before they’re approved for use in classrooms. – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2020/08/21/politicizing-history-provoking-more-division

EPOCH TIMES
— Broadcasters Air 150 Times More Negative News on Trump Than Biden: Study – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/broadcasters-air-150-times-more-negative-news-on-trump-than-biden-study_3465929.html

THE HILL
— Democrats desperately push the ‘peaceful protesters’ delusion – BERNARD KERIK
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/513063-democrats-desperately-push-the-peaceful-protesters-delusion

YAHOO
— A majority of Americans think social media sites are politically biased – Daniel Howley
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-media-bias-survey-175915487.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters make it clear that they are going to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not hate Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/podcasts/daily-newsletter-protest-adidas-segregation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— How will the GOP answer Democrats tribute to American diversity? – Eugene Scott (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the Republican Party to banish the following from the Republican Party: those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/21/how-will-gop-answer-democrats-tribute-american-diversity/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Christian colleges.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/evangelical-christian-colleges-take-steps-to-address-racial-justice-after-criticism/2020/08/21/86f38972-e3a5-11ea-b69b-64f7b0477ed4_story.html

DESERET NEWS
— This social justice movement must lead to equal opportunity in the workforce – Greg Bell (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2020/8/21/21377910/greg-bell-social-justice-movement-equal-opportunity-jobs-workforce-skilled-workers

FORBES
— Blackouts Expose Perils And Costs Of California’s ‘Electrify Everything’ Push – Robert Bryce
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbryce/2020/08/18/blackouts-expose-perils-and-costs-of-californias-electrify-everything-push/
— 15 Ways Agencies Can Encourage Diversity In The Industry (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2020/08/21/15-ways-agencies-can-encourage-diversity-in-the-industry/

CMS WIRE
— Getting to the Heart of the Chief Diversity Officer’s Agenda – Dom Nicastro (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton,), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cmswire.com/leadership/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-chief-diversity-officers-agenda/

NATION
— How to Dismantle White Supremacy  To end systemic racism, the country needs a comprehensive racial justice program even more sweeping than the Marshall Plan. – Barbara Smith (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will schools stop admitting Whites and get rid of their students who are White, b) will employers stop hiring Whites and get rid of their employees who are White, and c) will organizations stop admitting Whites and get rid of their members who are White?)
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/how-to-dismantle-white-supremacy/

August 21 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago aldermen to push for state of emergency at special City Council meeting – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-aldermen-to-push-for-state-of-emergency-at-special-city-council-meeting/6381562/

CBS2
— Sen. Duckworth Says Joe Biden Would Stand Up For Service Members And Families, Calls President Trump ‘Coward In Chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/20/sen-duckworth-says-joe-biden-would-stand-up-for-service-members-and-families-calls-president-trump-coward-in-chief/

WTTW
— Aldermen Call Special City Council Meeting to Pressure Lightfoot After Looting, Violence – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/19/aldermen-call-special-city-council-meeting-pressure-lightfoot-after-looting-violence

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— If Joe Biden wins the White House, will Pritzker appoint himself senator? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-democratic-convention-kass-20200821-booel7au4refrkxtgjnms74gfq-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE OF DUCKWORTH: In DNC speech, Sen. Tammy Duckworth assails Trump as ‘coward-in-chief’ – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-tammy-duckworth-democratic-national-convention-speech-dnc-20200821-d5wd7i2ajfg5bl6ct64zjmbswy-story.html
— Yes, we should keep teaching the hard but hopeful story of America – JEFFREY SIKKENGA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a conservative White male Republican, the more successful that you are, a) the more that you benefitted from “White privilege” and b) the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. According to my critics/opponents, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if had been a minority or a female, a) I never would have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, IRS would not have hired me in 1971, IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, GAO would not have hired me in 1980, and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. In my defense, since the 1960s, all those above me have been under tremendous pressure to give preference to those who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-history-racism-teaching-sikkenga-20200820-6op4cdxe45bbrp5k6kcw7saj7u-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some people contend that these are part of America’s DNA, a product of the “white privilege” and “systemic racism” that must be highlighted in schools as defining characteristics of America. Until American history is taught this way, they say, we should cancel history classes. This view, however well-intentioned, neglects the full American story. We cannot negate or excuse the horror of slavery. As Abraham Lincoln said, “If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong.” While every country has ugly parts of its past, America has the special burden of race-based slavery, segregation and discrimination. This can be hard to hear, but it needs to be said. . .If American history were essentially the story of white privilege and systemic racism, no patriotic American would have opposed slavery or segregation. . .If we cancel American history classes, students will never understand or learn from that story. If we teach young people that America’s past is fundamentally defined by white supremacy and systemic racism — if our history is, at its core, one of ugliness and oppression — they will never feel part of this country or be inspired by our struggle for freedom. They will never know the hard but hopeful story of America.)
— A COVID-19 vaccine still hasn’t emerged — but some are already wary of it – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-vaccine-debate-20200821-rdnbi4zu6zbixaxxfvox2qpne4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM is extremely anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual people, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-flossmoor-church-black-lives-matter-vandalism-st-0823-20200821-avxiydlyqfczboyltpxaqxchcu-story.html
— Troops in Chicago? Here’s why that would only exacerbate the chaos. – ROBERT PAPE (DIERSEN: According to Democrat vandals, looters, and rioters, the more that is done to stop them, the more damage that they will do.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-looting-unrest-portland-military-pape-20200820-e7o7ya33t5hrxa7fl3zxvtnzay-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Naperville.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-zoning-st-20200819-a4qcfno6izaqrogcdyblis4pty-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth slams Trump as ‘Coward-in-Chief’ in Democratic convention speech – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/20/21394861/sen-tammy-duckworth-slams-trump-coward-in-chief-democratic-convention-speech-keynote-illinois
— As murders soar in Chicago, judges are freeing more violent crime suspects on electronic monitoring Sun-Times analysis finds big jumps in monitoring for people charged with murder, robbery and illegal gun possession. Police Supt. David Brown blames that for this year’s 50% rise in killings. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/21/21373707/electronic-monitoring-violent-crime-cook-county-chicago-police-department-david-brown-kim-foxx
— The big myth of rising income inequality We have enough on our national plate without talking ourselves into false belief in a broken economy that benefits only the rich. The death of the American Dream has been vastly exaggerated. – Mona Charen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/20/21378037/the-big-myth-of-rising-income-inequality-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: DuPage Coroner cheats death? – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/suited-for-success-naperville-charity-outfits-jail-inmates-for-job-interviews-court
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen saved himself a bit of work last week. According to DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas, Jorgensen — a surgeon — responded “in a New York second” to a man in distress Aug. 15 at a restaurant. Jorgensen and Kachiroubas were at an informal monthly political lunch when a man began to flail about and stand up. The coroner grabbed him, sat him down and performed the Heimlich maneuver several times, dislodging a piece of meat from the man’s throat. “The Doctor Richard Jorgensen may have cheated the Coroner Richard Jorgensen,” Kachiroubas said at a county board committee meeting Tuesday. “That was pretty crazy,” Jorgensen told us. He was in medical school about the time the Heimlich maneuver became well-known and learned it there. He has performed it several times since, he said. As a med student, he taught it to his parents — and shortly thereafter, his father used it to save his mother. “Everyone should know the Heimlich,” he said. Why put the guy in a chair? Because he was big and tall. “I was concerned if he passed out,” Jorgensen said. “I was just blessed to be in the right place at the right time,” he added. And out of curiosity, he looked up how many people died in DuPage County last year from choking on food: seven.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This challenger’s case is a near slam-dunk—anywhere but here What the Republican running to oust Kim Foxx really needs is something that no longer exists: a GOP that works. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats who blame the Democrat Party’s problems on Republicans?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/challengers-case-near-slam-dunk-anywhere-here

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption Police officers have put their lives on the line to defend us. Now it’s time for us to defend the Police. Phony morality protestors exploiting the death of a convicted felon in Minneapolis try to justify protests that spin out of control into looting, violence and arson. They need to be arrested, charged and jailed. They have no right to take over the streets of America with their hate-driven, violent protests. – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2020/08/21/we-need-to-defend-the-police-against-cancel-culture-corruption/

WAND
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in Champaign
https://www.wandtv.com/news/videos/back-the-blue-rally-held-in-champaign/video_96481fef-b028-539a-9bba-ce95b17c930c.html

WREX
— Illinois Democrats push for racial and economic justice with Biden ticket – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: Illinois Democrats want Biden/Harris to use the federal government to drive individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://wrex.com/2020/08/20/illinois-democrats-push-for-racial-and-economic-justice-with-biden-ticket/

WLDS
— IL GOP Angry At Pritzker Administration’s Attempt to Vacate Shakman Decrees – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/il-gop-angry-at-pritzker-administrations-attempt-to-vacate-shakman-decrees/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Are People Really Leaving Streeterville? Ald. Brian Hopkins warned of a mass exodus following looting on Michigan Avenue. But it may take more for people to flee the utopia built by Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. Daley. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/September-2020/Are-People-Really-Leaving-Streeterville/

CENTER SQUARE
— Dwarfing all other states, FBI data show Illinois had 4.6 million background checks for guns in first seven months – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/dwarfing-all-other-states-fbi-data-show-illinois-had-4-6-million-background-checks-for/article_bee1618c-e32e-11ea-92e3-873f7222ae8d.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— POLITICAL PATRONAGE? NOT IN ILLINOIS, PRITZKER ARGUES IN COURT – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/political-patronage-not-in-illinois-pritzker-argues-in-court/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NO PROTESTING ALLOWED IN CHICAGO MAYOR’S NEIGHBORHOOD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/no-protesting-allowed-in-chicago-mayors-neighborhood.html
— SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKING PARENTS SIGN WAIVER AGREEING NOT TO MONITOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/school-district-making-parents-sign-waiver-agreeing-not-to-monitor-virtual-instruction.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Duckworth calls Trump ‘coward in chief’ – Susan Ferrechio (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/duckworth-calls-trump-coward-in-chief

FOX NEWS
— Duckworth dismisses Trump as ‘coward-in-chief’ in DNC speech – Megan Henney (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tammy-duckworth-democratic-convention-joe-biden
— Stephen Miller says Democrats want ‘two-tiered system of free speech’ – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stephen-miller-democrats-two-tiered-free-speech-system

FOX BUSINESS
— DNC platform should wake up Trump-wary suburbanites – here are 7 reasons why Suburban voters better start paying attention – Steve Levy
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/dnc-platform-trump-wary-suburbanites-7-reasons

FEDERALIST
— Leaked Audio Shows Goodyear Lied, Endorsed BLM While Banning ‘Blue Lives Matter’ – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/20/leaked-audio-shows-goodyear-lied-endorsed-blm-while-banning-blue-lives-matter/

GOPUSA
— Obama Should Fool No One With His Bipartisan Mask – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93738

NEWSMAX
— David Horowitz to Newsmax TV: Dems Are the ‘Party of Hate’ – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/david-horowitz-democratic-national-convention-dnc/2020/08/20/id/983100/
— Pence: DNC Offered ‘Very Negative View of America’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mike-pence-democrats-convention-rnc/2020/08/21/id/983232/

CNS NEWS
— Sen. Duckworth: ‘We Will Make Sure That (Trump) Is Escorted Out of the WH’; ‘We’ll Plan for It’ – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/susan-jones/sen-duckworth-we-will-make-sure-trump-escorted-out-wh-well-plan-it

PATRIOT POST
— Today’s Democrat Party Is America’s Enemy – Paul S. Gardiner
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/72898-todays-democrat-party-is-americas-enemy-2020-08-21

EPOCH TIMES
— Sen. Hawley Questions ‘White Privilege’ Training at US Nuclear Lab – PETR SVAB (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things if you do not rail against “White Privilege.”)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/gop-senator-questions-white-privilege-trainings-at-fed-funded-nuclear-lab_3468911.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— The violent left: How nasty can they get? – John R. Smith (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/07/27/the-violent-left-how-nasty-can-they-get-952115
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The polarization started back in the 1960s, planned and carried out by the left. Remember during the Vietnam War, the left screaming about our troops killing babies? Yes, that’s when real political nastiness was put on steroids by the left, when the anarchists and socialist hippies in America abandoned all ethics and displayed unacceptable evil and violence when protesting the war. They started a national movement to refer to members of the American military as “baby-killers”; military people were ambushed at airports by leftist protesters.)

THE HILL
— Duckworth blasts Trump as ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/513044-duckworth-blasts-trump-as-coward-in-chief
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, “American companies” paint themselves as being anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513068-lincoln-project-hits-trump-for-criticizing-an-american-company

POLITICO
— ‘Imagine the mayhem coming to your town’: Trump offers his Biden prebuttal with dark predictions – NANCY COOK (DIERSEN: What destroys towns? ANSWER: a) BLM, LGBTQ, and other Democrat protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting and b) Democrats moving in. The more Democrats that move in, the faster that they move in, the more that property values decline.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/donald-trump-joe-biden-pennsylvania-rally-399569
— Duckworth calls Trump ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.politico.com/video/2020/08/20/duckworth-calls-trump-coward-in-chief-085596
— School outbreaks wreck Trump’s plans for return to normal The infections follow the cancellation of much of college sports, another blow to the president’s quest for a sense of a return to pre-pandemic times. – BIANCA QUILANTAN, NICOLE GAUDIANO and JUAN PEREZ JR.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/19/coronavirus-outbreaks-schools-trump-398839

NBC NEWS
— 3 key takeaways from DNC 2020, Night 4 The convention finale, like the rest of the week’s proceedings, was light on policy and heavy on feelings of unity, optimism and wresting the levers of power from President Donald Trump. – Sahil Kapur
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/3-key-takeaways-dnc-2020-night-4-n1237606

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: War of Yard Signs Erupts in Region Biden Calls Home – Trip Gabriel (DIERSEN: BLM signs and “Dump Trump” signs in a precinct discourage those who are the following from buying homes in that precinct: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/us/politics/trump-pennsylvania.html
— Senators Lead an Increasingly Diverse Nation. Their Top Aides Are Mostly White. A new study shows that 11 percent of top aides shaping policy and public messaging in senators’ Washington offices are people of color, compared with almost 40 percent of the American populace. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a conservative White male Republican, the more successful that you are, a) the more that you benefitted from “White privilege” and b) the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. According to my critics/opponents, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if had been a minority or a female, a) I never would have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, IRS would not have hired me in 1971, IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, GAO would not have hired me in 1980, and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. In my defense, since the 1960s, all those above me have been under tremendous pressure to give preference to those who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/us/politics/top-senate-aides-diversity.html
— Xi Raises Stakes on Loyalty in Communist Party Purge – Chris Buckley (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders who demanded/demand not loyalty to the Republican Party platform, but blind loyalty to them personally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/world/asia/china-xi-jinping-communist-party.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Republican-hating Facebook “Braces Itself for Trump to Cast Doubt on Election Results.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/technology/facebook-trump-election.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats embraced Black Lives Matter as a slogan. But does Biden have a plan to make it real? – Jerry Brewer (DIERSEN: If elected, Biden/Harris would use BLM to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/08/21/democrats-embraced-black-lives-matter-slogan-does-biden-have-plan-make-it-real/
— DeJoy Senate hearing live updates: Postal Service will prioritize ballots over other mail, postmaster testifies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/21/dejoy-testimony-usps-senate/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Decorated Army veteran Sen. Tammy Duckworth brands Trump ‘coward in chief’ – MICHAEL FINNEGAN (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-08-20/democratic-convention-tammy-duckworth-biden-trump

USA TODAY
— USA TODAY must better reflect the US to tell the stories of our nation – Ncole Carroll (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will 100% of USA TODAY employees be Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, or RINOs who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual people, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/08/20/usa-today-publishes-staff-diversity-data-announces-20-new-jobs/3392038001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Ballot Printers Rush to Meet Mail-in Voting Demand  With millions of Americans expected to vote by mail in November, election officials and printers are racing to print enough ballots for everyone. – Austen Hufford and Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ballot-printers-rush-to-meet-mail-in-voting-demand-11598002202
— From Jimi Hendrix to Colin Kaepernick, the Afro as Rebellion How quarantine restrictions led one writer to proudly embrace his ’fro – Wilbert L. Cooper (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, the Afro is “natural.”)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-jimi-hendrix-to-colin-kaepernick-the-afro-as-rebellion-11597945890
— What Kamala Harris Isn’t Saying About Her Mother’s Background Tamil Brahmins like Shyamala Gopalan fled identity politics and socialism for the U.S. – Sadanand Dhume
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-kamala-harris-isnt-saying-about-her-mothers-background-11597944590

FORBES
— Goodyear Says It Will Allow Employees To Wear Pro-Police Apparel – Carlie Porterfield
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/20/goodyear-says-it-will-allow-employees-to-wear-pro-police-apparel/#141312453057

LAS VEGAS SUN
— Sen. Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/aug/21/the-latest-sen-duckworth-dubs-trump-the-coward-in-/

PROVINCE
— Acknowledging systemic racism isn’t enough; we must act – Amarjeet Sohi (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://theprovince.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-acknowledging-systemic-racism-isnt-enough-we-must-act/wcm/5f514c8f-4666-401c-8ad0-34044c25ecfc
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As the first non-white member of the Edmonton council, I know what it is like to be the only minority within a powerful institution: while leading the city’s anti-racism action plan, the mere use of the term “white privilege” resulted in backlash from the media and some of my council colleagues.)

PBS
— Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-sen-tammy-duckworth-dubs-trump-the-coward-in-chief

NEWSWEEK
— DNC Pushes Early Voting to Save Itself From Biden Gaffes, Party Radicals – JASON RANTZ
https://www.newsweek.com/dnc-pushes-early-voting-save-itself-biden-gaffes-party-radicals-opinion-1526612
— Goodyear Says ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Ban a Mistake After Trump Boycott Call – EWAN PALMER
https://www.newsweek.com/goodyear-boycott-maga-trump-blue-lives-matter-1526659

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Conservative Misdirection of the Affirmative Action Debate – J.C. Pan (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/159007/conservative-misdirection-affirmative-action-debate

DAILY BEAST
— In the eye-opening documentary “#UNFIT,” premiering in virtual cinemas Aug. 28, psychologists and former allies of President Trump diagnose why he’s a danger to America. – Nick Schager (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you are a Trump supporter, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint you as being Hitler and Mussolini: law enforcement officer, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/top-psychologists-compare-trump-to-hitler-and-mussolini-in-new-documentary-unfit

ATLANTIC
— Joe Biden: An Old Man Trying to Lead a Young Country A member of the ‘Silent Generation,’ sandwiched between World War II veterans and Boomers, finally stakes a claim to the presidency. – JOHN F. HARRIS (DIERSEN: What is your position on age discrimination, reverse discrimination, and political affiliation discrimination? Do you agree with my critics/opponents that White male Republicans should be gotten rid of if they not successful enough? For example, if they are not earning at least $100,000/year by age 25, $200,000/year by age 30, $400,000/year by age 35, $800,000/year by age 40, $1,600,00/year by age 45, $3,200,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/08/20/joe-biden-altitude-398928

GM AUTHORITY
— How Passion For Chevrolet Is Passed Down Through Generations – SAM MCEACHERN (DIERSEN: My outstanding father owned a 1961 Chevy and a 1967 Chevy. I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1978 Chevy Chevette, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier. I currently own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, and 2005 Chevy Corvette.)
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/08/how-passion-for-chevrolet-is-passed-down-through-generations-video/

LGBTQ NATION
— Trump tweets it’s his “great honor” to be the “most pro-gay president in American history” The President retweeted a gay Republican video that said Joe Biden is “terrified” of LGBTQ people. – Alex Bollinger
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/08/trump-tweets-great-honor-pro-gay-president-american-history/

August 19 Evening Edition

WGN TV
— Illinois counties installing ballot drop-off boxes ahead of election – Erik Runge
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/illinois-counties-installing-ballot-drop-off-boxes-ahead-of-election/

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: 2,295 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths Gov. Pritzker to give update at press conference Wednesday
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-2295-new-covid-19-cases-25-deaths/6377757/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Protesters allege rampant physical and verbal abuse by Chicago police at recent demonstrations – DAN HINKEL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-chicago-police-protests-complaints-20200820-24yitmvxnferzacsoiv73n35ua-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,295 new known COVID-19 cases reported — the most since late May — as FDA gives emergency use authorization for U. of I. saliva test
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200819-o7plkjgrkzcgrmbpxrxs5vo75u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A pot pusher says “Trump to Republicans: Don’t put marijuana on the ballot at the same time you’re running.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-trump-marijuana-legalization-not-on-the-ballot-20200819-rojpfydifvezxdb4qtvxywpfsm-story.html
— Metra is falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline. Transit agency now projects $682M in lost revenue. – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-metra-ridership-revenue-decline-20200819-ffl2sbjnujempaex5pbbt5zqta-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville passes zoning rules allowing recreational pot sales – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200819/naperville-passes-zoning-rules-allowing-recreational-pot-sales
— Douglas statue to be removed from Illinois Capitol lawn – JOHN O’CONNOR
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200819/douglas-statue-to-be-removed-from-illinois-capitol-lawn
— McHenry Township board suing county clerk over ballot dispute – SAM LOUNSBERRY
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200819/township-board-suing-county-clerk-over-ballot-dispute
— Republicans slate candidate Seth Lewis in Illinois House District 45
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200819/republicans-slate-candidate-in-illinois-house-district-45
— Drop your vote-by-mail ballot here. Counties installing secure boxes to collect ballots – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200818/drop-your-vote-by-mail-ballot-here-counties-installing-secure-boxes-to-collect-ballots

HERALD & REVIEW
— Panel votes to remove statues of Stephen Douglas, former lieutenant governor from Illinois Capitol grounds – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrat panels vote to remove statues of all those who were conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/panel-votes-to-remove-statues-of-stephen-douglas-former-lieutenant-governor-from-illinois-capitol-grounds/article_f6a5bd19-a145-5d6d-b0d8-f7e64422edd9.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump calls for boycott after reported ban on MAGA attire at Goodyear, company responds – Elizabeth Tyree
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-calls-for-boycott-after-reported-ban-on-maga-attire-at-goodyear-company-responds

CHANNEL 3000
— Pence visits Wisconsin – AP
https://www.channel3000.com/pence-visits-wisconsin-attempts-to-counter-dnc-coverage/?fbclid=IwAR0ppzvDRZQprIcmf-PW1YxwsGWCTCeYEsi_B88iTs75x6__OlRRJMe-afs

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Census Consequences: Could Two Congressional Seats Be Lost In Illinois? – Jeremy Gantz
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/census-consequences-could-two-congressional-seats-be-lost-in-illinois

NONPROFIT QUARTERLY
— Young Activists March on Mayor in Chicago, Pleading for their Own Safety – Martin Levine
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/young-activists-march-on-mayor-in-chicago-pleading-for-their-own-safety/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Additional Law Enforcement Trump Sent to Chicago Results in 49 Arrests So Far
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/additional-law-enforcement-trump-sent-to-chicago-results-in-49-arrests-so-far/
— FL-19/IL-14: Byron Donalds Wins Primary in Spite of Election Day Despicable Trick
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/fl-19-il-14-byron-donalds-wins-primary-in-spite-of-election-day-despicable-trick/
— Ness Gets $2,000 from Alsip Union
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/ness-gets-2000-for-alsip-union/
— Franks Continues to Pull Money Out of His Campaign Fund Bank Account
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/franks-continues-to-pull-money-out-of-his-campaign-fund/
— Kids Not Safe in Schools, But Other Locations OK
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/kids-not-safe-in-schools-but-other-locations-ok/
— Riley Grade School District Tax Protest Case Arguments Complete
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/19/riley-grade-school-district-tax-protest-case-arguments-complete/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OUTSTANDING: THORNER: LAKE COUNTY REPUBLICANS RALLY TO SUPPORT TRUMP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-lake-county-republicans-rally-to-support-trump.html
— DEMOCRAT CONVENTION PUSHES CHINESE GOVERNMENT PROPAGANDA ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/democrat-convention-pushes-chinese-government-propaganda-about-coronavirus.html
— MORABITO: FORCED ISOLATION IS THE LEFT’S OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/morabito-forced-isolation-is-the-lefts-obedience-school.html
— HOW THE MEDIA DRIVES RADICAL ‘WOKENESS’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/how-the-media-drives-radical-wokeness.html
— DURBIN STILL PUSHING OUT 2016 RUSSIAN ELECTION INTERFERENCE CONSPIRACY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/durbin-still-pushing-out-2016-russian-election-interference-conspiracy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,295 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 1,519 people in the hospital, more than 50K tests, 4.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/19/2295-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-1519-people-in-the-hospital-more-than-50k-tests-44-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— N.Y. Democrats demand Trump rescind Susan B. Anthony pardon: ‘Treated her like a criminal’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/19/ny-democrats-demand-trump-rescind-susan-b-anthony-/

FOX NEWS
— White House urges Goodyear to ‘clarify their policy,’ calls Blue Lives Matter an ‘equity issue’ ‘What was clearly targeted was a certain ideology,’ press secretary says – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-goodyear-policy-blue-lives-matter-equity-issue
— Rush Limbaugh blasts ‘pathetic’ DNC over low ratings, ‘awkward’ and ‘ill-conceived’ production ‘There isn’t any enthusiasm in the Democrat Party for Joe Biden,’ radio host says – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/rush-limbaugh-dnc-pathetic-ratings-presentation

FOX BUSINESS
— Goodyear employee shares photo of company’s zero-tolerance policy, calls it ‘discriminatory’ The company labeled Black Lives Matter as acceptable while calling Blue Lives Matter and MAGA unacceptable – Stephen Sorace
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/goodyear-zero-tolerance-policy-discriminatory
— Trump says socialism ‘mainstream’ in Biden presidential campaign Trump warned Biden’s platform was brought “so far left” by Sen. Bernie Sanders – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-socialism-mainstream-biden-presidential-campaign

GOPUSA
— Lightfoot’s Thinly Veiled Threat To Stop Protecting Trump Tower Chicago (DIERSEN: Who leads BLM in Illinois, in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block? What protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting do they have planned?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93612
— Harris, Omar And The Democrats’ Great March Leftward
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93562

BREITBART
— Donald Trump, Jr. to Democrats: ‘If You Can Loot in Person, You Can Vote in Person’ – TRENT BAKER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/19/donald-trump-jr-to-democrats-if-you-can-loot-in-person-you-can-vote-in-person/
— FNC’s MacCallum, BLM Co-Founder Battle over Looting, Police Brutality (DIERSEN: Who leads BLM in Illinois, in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block? What protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting do they have planned?)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/18/watch-fncs-maccallum-blm-co-founder-battle-over-looting-police-brutality/
— Trump Pushes Saving Suburbs from Forced Diversity – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/19/trump-pushes-saving-suburbs-from-forced-diversity/

BLAZE
— Goodyear employees say company’s new ‘zero-tolerance’ policy bans ‘Blue Lives Matter’ and MAGA gear This isn’t going to settle well – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/goodyear-zero-tolerance-blue-lives-maga
— Medical school application asks for ‘lessons learned’ about systemic racism to show ‘sociocultural humility’ ‘Right now is a watershed moment in American history’ – CHRIS ENLOE (DIERSEN: What lessons have you learned about systemic racism? I have learned that Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/medical-school-application-systemic-racism

FEDERALIST
— Where Black Lives Matter Rioters Learned To Call Looting ‘Reparations’ What rioters on the street hear as ‘it’s okay to steal from people who have more stuff than I do’ in NPR and The Atlantic’s offices sound like ‘The Case for Reparations.’ – Joy Pullmann (DIERSEN: Who leads BLM in Illinois, in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block? What protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting do they have planned?)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/19/where-black-lives-matter-rioters-learned-to-call-looting-reparations/
— How Libraries Are Indoctrinating Kids To Think All White People Are Racists The ‘anti-racist’ books being pushed by the American Library Association replace history with the politics of resentment and fuel the flames of anger. – Maureen Mullarkey
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/19/how-libraries-are-indoctrinating-kids-to-think-all-white-people-are-racists/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Duke prof proposes $12 trillion in reparations….$800k per eligible Black household – Ben Zeisloft (DIERSEN: How much reparations do hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want you to pay?)
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15473

THE HILL
— Trump urges boycott of Goodyear tires over MAGA attire policy – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/512690-trump-urges-boycott-of-goodyear-tires-after-maga-attire-report

CBS NEWS
— “Cancel culture” seems to have started as an internet joke. Now it’s anything but. – CHRISTOPHER BRITO (DIERSEN: In your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county, who determines who is canceled?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancel-culture-internet-joke-anything-but/

NEW YORK POST
— Black Lives Matter speaker declares war on ‘filthy, disgusting animal’ cops – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2020/08/19/blm-speaker-declares-war-on-filthy-disgusting-animal-cops/

FORBES
— What The Goodyear Episode Can Teach Us About Diversity Training – Ilana Redstone (DIERSEN: Diversity training promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ilanaredstone/2020/08/19/what-the-goodyear-episode-can-teach-us-about-diversity-training/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— How Will the RNC Counter The Diversity of the DNC? – Ed Kilgore (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the Republican Party to dump Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/08/how-will-the-rnc-counter-the-diversity-of-the-dnc.html

DAILY MAIL
— New York BLM leader Hawk Newsome defends looters while comparing the US to ‘terrorists’ during heated exchange with Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum – after Rudy Giuliani urged Trump to declare group a ‘domestic terrorist organization’ – KAREN RUIZ (DIERSEN: Who leads BLM in Illinois, in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block? What protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting do they have planned?)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8643543/New-York-BLM-leader-Hawk-Newsome-defends-looters-compares-America-terrorists.html

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 403 West Park Avenue, Wheaton – $375,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447728_zpid/

August 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DNC kickoff: Illinois Democrats rally behind Joe Biden, Kamala Harris as virtual convention begins – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dnc-kickoff-illinois-democrats-rally-behind-biden-harris/6374865/
— Chicago police defend response to weekend protest clash downtown as protesters demand apology CPD, protesters release video of clash – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-defends-response-to-weekend-protest/6373822/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/17/2020
— Jussie Smollett update: Special prosecutor releases findings on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s handling o ‘Empire’ actor’s case
https://abc7chicago.com/special-prosecutor-releases-findings-on-handling-of-jussie-smollett-case/6374093/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,773 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths Gov. Pritzker, IDPH announce new COVID-19 mitigation efforts beginning Tuesday
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-il-reports-1773-new-coronavirus-cases-12-deaths/6374262/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/17/2020
— Chicago fire academy closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, CFD says – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-outbreak-shuts-down-chicago-fire-academy/6374812/
— Chicago looting arrests: 7 face charges in connection to stolen merchandise, CPD says Latrell Allen due in court on charges for attempted murder of two Chicago police officers
https://abc7chicago.com/7-charged-in-connection-to-recent-chicago-looting-cpd/6374205/
— Democrats claim ‘big tent’ for first convention in pandemic (DIERSEN: Far too many Republican organizations, including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, allow people to hold leadership positions who reject many, if not most, of the planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly, the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. The aforesaid leaders focus on driving conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, they focus on driving the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party. Further, they focus on driving those who have the following demographics out of the Republican Party: Trump supporter, White, male, older, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-democratic-national-convention-updates-20200817-wthdvi7lqze7zb456gvgrctamq-story.html

NBC5
— How Republicans Plan to Counter Democrats’ Big Week The Trump campaign has been struggling to land a punch on Biden
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/how-republicans-plan-to-counter-democrats-big-week/2323995/
— Will County Contact Tracers Met With ‘Disturbing Mixed Bag of Attitudes’: Health Dept. Will County joined 13 others in reaching a coronavirus “warning level” Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-county-contact-tracers-met-with-disturbing-mixed-bag-of-attitudes/2323830/

CBS2
— Unrest In Chicago Not Without Precedent, But May Continue According To Social Media Posts – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/17/unrest-in-chicago-not-without-precedent-but-may-continue-according-to-social-media-posts/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Police announce a half dozen looting charges
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-announce-a-half-dozen-looting-charges
— 64 shot, 6 fatally, across Chicago this weekend
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/64-shot-6-fatally-across-chicago-this-weekend

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— At virtual Democratic convention, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Trump is mounting a ‘full-out assault’ on Postal Service, election and democracy – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-vote-by-mail-postal-service-20200817-2gde2llarfdo5nkq37wnos4sie-story.html
— Postal Service warns last-minute Illinois ballot requests may not be turned around fast enough to be counted – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-postal-service-voting-illinois-20200817-g6vat5fosfcjtimeoacb35b55e-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,773 new known COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths reported as state orders stricter rules for bars in area outside St. Louis
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200817-6tvkhjnw6jfztohkojlksnt7d4-story.html
— ‘Nobody to toast to victory with’: Illinois Democratic National Convention delegation will cheer Joe Biden over President Trump from home – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-national-convention-illinois-delegates-milwaukee-20200817-p4xejd44afc3npuyuw5kmnbfre-story.html
— How Kamala Harris’ family in India helped shape her values – JEFFREY GETTLEMAN AND SUHASINI RAJ (DIERSEN: Who shaped your values? My outstanding parents and grandparents shaped my values. My parents had me baptized, raised me, and had me confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL). They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the MSL.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/featured/sns-nyt-kamala-harris-family-india-shaped-values-20200817-g456uskzsbd3piqfc27aaaatfm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Trumpocrat’ Blagojevich to stump for GOP state Senate hopeful Tom McCullagh next week — and, yes, Republican leaders call it ‘a bad idea’ The self-declared “Trumpocrat” will headline an Aug. 27 fundraiser in St. Charles, six months after Blagojevich was freed with a commutation from his former reality television boss. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372825/blagojevich-fundraiser-republican-trump-gop-tom-mccullagh-republican-convention
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot in spotlight with Joe Biden at Democratic convention Monday Lightfoot’s panel with Biden on racial and social justice will be televised at about 8:30 p.m. CT. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/17/21371262/mayor-lori-lightfoot-spotlight-joe-biden-democratic-national-convention-monday
— CTA, Metra and Pace are trying to get nervous riders back on board Get the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. Follow here for live updates.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/17/21371891/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Chicago cops are retiring at ‘unheard of’ twice the usual rate Michael Lappe, vice president of the police pension fund, says 59 officers are retiring in August and 51 next month — ‘double the average number of retirees each month.’ – Frank Main and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372795/chicago-police-department-retirements-policemens-annuity-benefit-fund-michael-lappe
— Lightfoot accuses Trump of starving Postal Service to drive down mail-in votes “Because of the failure of this administration to keep Americans safe from COVID-19, we are wisely encouraging people to vote by mail,” the mayor said, adding that “we cannot allow this administration to undermine the postal service.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372739/election-mail-in-ballots-voting-postal-service-trump-lightfoot-democratic-convention

DAILY HERALD
— Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention show – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200817/news/308179911/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan says it one more time: He ain’t quitting The House speaker and state party chair releases a statement rejecting calls from fellow Democrats to resign. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-says-it-one-more-time-he-aint-quitting

WBBM
— Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calls Trump ‘Utterly Incompetent’ At Pre-Convention Rally “Over 168,000 Americans are dead because of his failure to lead…” – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/illinois-delegates-hold-rally-ahead-of-virtual-dnc

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day? Bloomington council to consider it – Analisa Trofimuk (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Bloomington consider officially replacing its residents who are Republican, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Christian, Italian American, and/or citizens of America with residents who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, minority, female, younger, poor, non-Christian, non-Italian American, and/or citizens of foreign countries?)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/replace-columbus-day-with-indigenous-peoples-day-bloomington-council-to-consider-it/article_15ae2d93-2d9e-5bba-8782-0cb029fcdef0.html

SOUTHERN
— Redistricting reformers seek to change to mapping process in Illinois – REBECCA ANZEL
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/redistricting-reformers-seek-to-change-to-mapping-process-in-illinois/article_844e2ad1-4534-56c5-974a-220e00ee5055.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Could outbreaks in county clerk’s offices hamper November election? – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/could-outbreaks-in-county-clerk-s-offices-hamper-november-election/article_f96a2ae8-e0b1-11ea-88c6-d3bd4a6308f0.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump counters Biden with law-and-order message in Midwest – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-heads-to-midwest-as-dems-open-convention

THE FIRST WARD
— KANE COUNTY: SAME AS IT EVER WAS! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/10/the-first-ward-report-same-as-it-ever-was/
— KANE COUNTY: SAME AS IT EVER WAS – PART 2! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/12/the-first-ward-report-same-as-it-ever-was-part-2/
— KANE COUNTY: THE PROCESS OF GOVERNMENT SAUSAGE MAKING – PART 3! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/14/the-first-ward-report-the-process-of-government-sausage-making-part-3/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “PUBLIC OFFICIAL A” MADIGAN HAS NO INTENTION OF RESIGNING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/public-official-a-madigan-has-no-intention-of-resigning.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican legislative candidate Tom McCullagh denounced as “shameful” by opponent for touting Blagojevich appearance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/republican-legislative-candidate-denounced-as-shameful-by-opponent-for-touting-blagojevich-appearance/
— 1,773 new cases, 12 additional deaths, 1,544 people in the hospital, 4.2 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/1773-new-cases-12-additional-deaths-1544-people-in-the-hospital-42-percent-positivity-rate/
— Republicans blast Pritzker for trying to lift Shakman decree (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors knew full-well a) that my wife had helped elect Thompson and b) that Thompson promoted patronage and political affiliation discrimination. (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutan_v._Republican_Party_of_Illinois and http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/us/seeking-return-to-ways-of-patronage-in-politics.html ) Because of the Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois decision, my U.S. Senators and their staff members and my U.S. Representatives and their staff members made it very clear that they did NOT want to hear my complaints about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in the federal government. All my critics/opponents, all their operatives and all their dupes promote patronage and political affiliation discrimination and reject the decision in Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors treated me like I was part of a plot to stop them from hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females. They were fully aware of the arguments that Thompson, Jim Edgar, and Lee Daniels made in Rutan that government employers should be allowed to engage in patronage and political affiliation discrimination.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/republicans-blast-pritzker-for-trying-to-lift-shakman-decrees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Eleni Demertzis with the House Republicans…While Shakman and Rutan are two separate cases, they are intertwined in that both cases involve political influence in employment decisions. One involved seeking donations for keeping their jobs or avoiding disciplinary while the other dealt with hiring and firings due to political affiliation. In both instances, politics come into play when deciding what course of action to take. To remove one protection against political influence in state employment decisions at a time when a state-regulated company admitted in an official federal court document to hiring associates of an extremely high level legislative official in return for legislative action that has an estimated value of at least $150 million, is extremely short-sighted and ignores the unethical actions of Democratic state officials. It is naïve to think that just because ComEd was a private entity hiring associates of a state official, that it does not or would not happen with a governmental entity. If the Governor wants to call for the special session on ethics that we have been calling for, we can work together in a bipartisan nature to clean up the state and restore faith in our government. Otherwise, removing a protection from political influence in state employment decision-making will just further re-enforce to our constituents that it’s business as usual in spite of all the federal indictments.)
— Weekend protest roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/weekend-protest-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden-Harris administration would turn DOJ into Department of Social Justice – Ian Prior
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/17/biden-harris-administration-would-turn-doj-into-de/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Cuomo blames Trump for New York crime after rejecting federal assistance – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/cuomo-blames-trump-for-new-york-crime-after-rejecting-federal-assistance
— Hopes to capture ‘silent Biden voters’: Three more Republicans to speak at Democratic convention – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hopes-to-capture-silent-biden-voters-three-more-republicans-to-speak-at-democratic-convention
— Trump nearly tied with Biden in 15-state battleground poll – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-nearly-tied-with-biden-in-15-state-battleground-poll

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Approaches 500 Days Without a Boat Parade as MAGA Boaters Smash World Record for Trump – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/parody/joe-biden-boater-enthusiasm/

FOX NEWS
— Seattle police officer tells Black Lives Matter protester he’s resigning: ‘You guys won’ On Sunday, people threw bottles, rocks and fireworks toward Seattle police officers – Stephanie Pagones
https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-police-black-lives-matter-resign

GOPUSA
— 3 Officers Injured, 18 Arrests In Seattle Riot
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93532

BREITBART
— Obama-Biden Removed At Least 14,000 Mailboxes – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/17/fact-check-obama-biden-removed-at-least-14000-mailboxes/
— Republican Susan Molinari, ‘Google’s Washington Insider,’ to Endorse Joe Biden – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/17/republican-susan-molinari-google-washington-insider-to-endorse-joe-biden/
— Twitter Allows Misinformation About ‘Locked’ Mailboxes to Go Viral – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/17/twitter-allows-misinformation-about-locked-mailboxes-to-go-viral/

CCN
— Ellen Degeneres Is No Victim of a ‘Political Takedown’ – Bernadette Giacomazzo
https://www.ccn.com/ellen-degeneres-is-just-mean/

DAILY SIGNAL
— How the United Nations Promotes an Anti-Family Agenda – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/17/how-the-united-nations-promotes-an-anti-family-agenda/

NEWSMAX
— Silent Majority Must Speak Out About Assaults on America – Larry Bell (DIERSEN: How and how often do you speak out on government and/or political issues? I speak out on government and/or political issues each and every time that I send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email. I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000. Since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning. Since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 376,400 articles and information on many upcoming events. How and how often do the following speak out on government and/or political issues: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations and b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party?)
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/cancelculture-statues/2020/08/17/id/982473/

TOWNHALL
— Politicians, Pundits Deliver Postal Misinformation – Ross Marchand
https://townhall.com/columnists/rossmarchand/2020/08/17/politicians-pundits-deliver-postal-misinformation-n2574507

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden-Harris and the LGBTQ+ Wedge – MADELEINE KEARNS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs viciously destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+. I should write a book about those in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/joe-biden-campaign-uses-lgbtq-issues-entrench-division/

THE HILL
— The prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency gives me pause – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/512266-the-prospect-of-a-kamala-harris-presidency-gives-me-pause

NEW YORK TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: All the Republicans Who Have Decided Not to Support Trump Numerous top G.O.P. officials have said publicly or privately that they will not be backing the president’s re-election. Here’s a look at where they stand. – Isabella Grullón Paz and Jonathan Martin (DIERSEN: To not support Trump is to support Biden.)
https://www.nytimes.com/article/republicans-voting-for-biden-not-trump.html
— Trump, in Minneapolis, claims Biden and Harris would bring ‘left-wing war on cops’ to the White House. – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/elections/trump-in-minneapolis-claims-biden-and-harris-would-bring-left-wing-war-on-cops-to-the-white-house.html
— Trump Questions Biden’s Mental Abilities and Calls Harris Biden’s ‘Boss’ The president made three campaign rally-like appearances at airports in Minnesota and Wisconsin in an attempt to counterprogram the first night of the Democratic National Convention. – Kay Nolan and Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/politics/trump-campaign-biden-harris.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— NYC journalists, media orgs, and politicians demand changes to NYPD supervision of press credentials – MICHAEL GARTLAND (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents do not want me to have any kind of press credentials. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on my critics/opponents who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-press-credentials-press-pass-siegel-nigro-stringer-brewer-20200817-lnmwvdrd7jg4pdydxyjx4niryi-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Familiar Republicans join team Biden – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/17/familiar-republicans-join-team-biden/

FORBES
— Mail-In Voters Sue Trump, DeJoy Over Postal Service Changes Ahead Of Election – Alison Durkee
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/08/17/mail-in-voters-sue-trump-dejoy-over-postal-service-changes-ahead-of-election/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.newsweek.com/achieve-racial-equity-we-must-address-economic-segregation-opinion-1525590

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Most Minneapolis residents support Black Lives Matter, believe George Floyd’s death part of a bigger problem.”
https://www.startribune.com/poll-most-minneapolis-voters-say-floyd-killing-part-of-bigger-problem/572132032/

WBIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “New Nashville mural honors Dolly Parton’s support of Black Lives Matter.”
https://www.wbir.com/article/life/people/dolly-parton/new-nashville-mural-honors-dolly-partons-support-of-black-lives-matter/51-a0f9fb74-2591-42dc-9aad-c36f684f1594

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— ‘Anti-corruption’ GOP candidate Thomas McCullagh hosts event with governor imprisoned for corruption – Josh Israel
https://americanindependent.com/rod-blagojevich-illinois-gop-thomas-mccullagh-fundraiser-donald-trump-corruption/

DAILY MAIL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Self-checkout hits a new high! Weed vending machines that can hold up to 2,000 products are being rolled out in Colorado and Massachusetts – MARLENE LENTHANG
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8636585/Weed-vending-machines-debut-Colorado-roll-Massachusetts-fall.html
— ‘Joe Biden stole Jill from me’: Her first husband tells how she CHEATED with Democrat candidate he once considered a friend and that they have LIED about how they started dating for years – MARTIN GOULD
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8635281/Jill-Biden-cheated-husband-Joe-ex-claims.html

August 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Residents dispute property manager’s claim they’re ready to leave city as local, federal law enforcement team up to prosecute looters – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner (DIERSEN: What percent of Chicago residents support a) protesters, b) vandals, c) looters, and d) rioters?)
https://abc7chicago.com/residents-dispute-property-managers-claim-tenants-feel-unsafe-want-to-leave-city/6371281/

WGN RADIO
— ‘Ballot harvesting’ targeted amid fight over voting rules – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/ballot-harvesting-targeted-amid-fight-over-voting-rules/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The political utility of violence: BLM and what happened at Ronald McDonald House in Chicago – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-politics-of-violence-kass-20200815-6ki5itqu55cyzmkvtyrm4joioq-story.html
— Media coverage left some Black South Siders feeling misrepresented — again — after Englewood police shooting, underscoring yearslong feelings of distrust – CHRISTEN A. JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-media-distrust-englewood-shooting-tt-downtown-looting-20200814-zkh63uh5mjduhdk23anmgq37uq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A pot pusher asks “Can Kamala Harris get Joe Biden to push for legalizing pot?” To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-kamala-harris-biden-pot-chapman-20200814-dyjnw3l2cvd4pnloikmpydflqi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A pot pusher pushes pot. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/blair-kamin/ct-biz-skokie-cannibis-dispensary-kamin-20200814-lr7d3lmqafc2zm2h3hu5pw4k2i-story.html
— Former Gov. James R. Thompson, 84, has died, according to family and Chicago police – ROSEMARY SOBOL (DIERSEN: My outstanding wife was a volunteer on Thompson’s first gubernatorial campaign.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-gov-ryan-dead-20200815-itcmcnimlvgenbde255np5zfvi-story.html
— Despite the coronavirus, the Blackwell family reunion continues — 112 years and counting – DARCEL ROCKETT (DIERSEN: During the 1960s, conflicts between Missouri Synod Lutherans and Wisconsin Synod Lutherans ended annual family reunions on both my father’s side and my mother’s side.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-blackwell-family-reunion-112-years-still-going-strong-tt-08011-20200811-feddm7ilhzbktlolyv63pq33im-story.html
— Elgin council bans tents on city land to stop homeless from setting up camp in downtown parks and parking garages – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-homeless-summit-tent-city-ban-st-0814-20200813-slycun5dw5bt3pz6vmfmbchemy-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot, police brass address criticism over response to looting that rocked Chicago but concern remains: ‘We’re setting ourselves up for a three-peat Chicago doesn’t want’ – GREGORY PRATT and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-looting-city-hall-police-tactics-story-20200815-nzxlcfitpjgtpdmix7mrfcar4e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Former Gov. James Thompson, a giant of Illinois politics, dead at 84 Early in his career Thompson helped put one Illinois governor in prison and toward his career’s end he worked tirelessly and in vain trying to keep another out of jail. – Neil Steinberg (DIERSEN: My outstanding wife was a volunteer on Thompson’s first gubernatorial campaign.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/15/18691508/james-jim-thompson-illinois-governor-republican-dead
— McCormick Place hospital’s cost to taxpayers? $1.7 million per patient. How the deal happened. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s aides defend her push for little-used coronavirus hospital built by Walsh Construction as important ‘insurance policy’ at a time of ‘immense emergency.’ – Tim Novak and Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/14/21367889/mccormick-place-coronavirus-hospital-cost-walsh-construction-mcpier-lori-lightfoot-army-corps

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Elgin city leaders: Time for real action on homelessness – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200814/elgin-city-leaders-time-for-real-action-on-homelessness

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: In wake of looting, United Airlines moves key team out of Willis Tower Amid unrest downtown, the airline’s dispatchers reported to a backup facility in Elk Grove Village. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: How many other organizations and companies have pulled their key teams out of downtown Chicago?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/wake-looting-united-airlines-moves-key-team-out-willis-tower

WTTW
— Postal Service Warns Illinois Some Mail-In Ballots Might Not Be Counted – Paris Schutz
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/14/postal-service-warns-illinois-some-mail-ballots-might-not-be-counted

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Sangamon County sets another coronavirus record – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200814/sangamon-county-sets-another-coronavirus-record
— COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Illinois – Peter Hancock
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200814/covid-19-cases-continue-to-surge-in-illinois

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— State officials angry over challenge to their borrowing practices – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-state-officials-angry-over-challenge-to-their-borrowing-practices/article_35034fc3-b963-598c-84f5-ef240a29eb3c.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 72 new COVID-19 cases Friday, including 2 deaths – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/08/14/dupage-county-reports-72-new-covid-19-cases-friday-including-2-deaths/aj41xua/
— Wheaton-Warrenville District 200 middle, high schools shift to start school year in remote learning District officials recommending pushing back start of school to September 1 – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/08/14/wheaton-warrenville-district-200-middle-high-schools-shift-to-start-school-year-in-remote-learning/atejxlx/

FOX ILLINOIS
— President Trump and First Lady request mail-in ballots despite his attacks – SCOTT THUMAN
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/president-trump-and-first-lady-request-mail-in-ballots-despite-his-attacks
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris conspiracy.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-gives-credence-to-false-racist-harris-conspiracy

NPR ILLINOIS
— Election Officials Plan For Influx of Mail-In Ballots With New Ballot Return Options – MARY HANSEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/election-officials-plan-influx-mail-ballots-new-ballot-return-options#stream/0

WGLT
— Rep. Davis: Trump’s Comments On Postal Service ‘Frustrating’ – RYAN DENHAM & DANA CRONIN
https://www.wglt.org/post/rep-davis-trumps-comments-postal-service-frustrating#stream/0

CHICAGO PATCH
— Lightfoot Stands Alone, Talks Like ‘Boss’ She Doesn’t Want To Be KONKOL COLUMN: Mayor Lightfoot dismisses myth that Chicago needs a powerful boss to make it through tough times. Insiders aren’t so sure. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/lightfoot-stands-alone-talks-boss-she-doesnt-want-be

PRO PUBLICA ILLINOIS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: In Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago, Bridges Have Become Barricades Mayor Lori Lightfoot has repeatedly ordered Chicago’s river bridges raised to keep people out of downtown. She said the move was to protect businesses and residents. But it is also a symbol of the city’s divisions. – Mick Dumke
https://www.propublica.org/article/draft-bridges

CENTER SQUARE
— Political group Illinois Rising Action warns of mail-in voting mistakes – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/political-group-warns-of-mail-in-voting-mistakes/article_ffffcf88-de5f-11ea-986b-0b1f2fa77c2b.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— BLACK BUSINESS LEADER SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ‘FAIR TAX’ HARMS, GETS AXED FROM PRITZKER EVENT – Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: I should write a book about RINOs who have axed me from their events because I promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/black-business-leader-speaks-out-about-fair-tax-harms-gets-axed-from-pritzker-event/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The ‘that’s racist’ shield has already been deployed for Kamala Harris (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not glorify and praise, pander to, and give money to candidates who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-rich, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, Democrats call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-thats-racist-shield-has-already-been-deployed-for-kamala-harris

GOPUSA
— Dolly Parton: ‘Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are The Only Ones That Matter?’ (DIERSEN: What do you say to Whites who pander to White-haters to curry favor with minorities?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93412

FOX NEWS
— Lara Logan accuses mainstream media of waging ‘information warfare’ with slanted coverage of Antifa, protests – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/lara-logan-mainstream-media-information-warfare-antifa
— Kamala Harris is an anti-Catholic bigot. This says a lot about the strength of Biden’s Catholic background under pressure from the anti-religious left. – Newt Gingrich
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/kamala-harris-catholic-newt-gingrich

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Eradicating the Other Public Health Crisis Cancel culture is a public health crisis. Why don’t we treat it like one? – Thaddeus G. McCotter (DIERSEN: Who takes/took the lead in canceling members of organizations that you are/were a member of? I should write a book about those who take the lead in canceling members of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. I should write a book about those who took the lead in canceling members of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/14/eradicating-the-other-public-health-crisis/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Plans to Give Republican National Convention Speech at White House – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/14/donald-trump-plans-give-republican-national-convention-speech-white-house/
— Majority of Undecided Voters Support Protecting U.S. Labor Market with Immigration Curbs – JOHN BINDER (DIERSEN: Democrat and RINO employers want to replace their employees who are citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/14/poll-majority-of-undecided-voters-support-protecting-u-s-labor-market-with-immigration-curbs/
— Only ‘Kamikaze Academics’ Can Save Our Universities from Cancel Culture – JAMES DELINGPOLE (DIERSEN: Who takes/took the lead in canceling members of organizations that you are/were a member of? I should write a book about those who take the lead in canceling members of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. I should write a book about those who took the lead in canceling members of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/08/15/delingpole-only-kamikaze-academics-can-save-our-universities-cancel-culture/
— Rudy Giuliani Rips ‘Bully’ Kamala Harris as a ‘Horrible Prosecutor’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/14/rudy-giuliani-rips-bully-kamala-harris-as-a-horrible-prosecutor/

BLAZE
— ‘This is FASCISM’: LA mayor threatens to shut off power, water to homes hosting ‘un-permitted’ gatherings ‘This is completely totalitarian absurdity. This is evil.’
https://www.theblaze.com/allie-stuckey/la-threatens-to-shut-off-power-water-for-gatherings

CBN NEWS
— Austin City Council Slashes Police Funding by $150M, Shifts Portion of Money to Fund Abortion – Steve Warren
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/august/austin-city-council-slashes-police-funding-by-23m-shifts-portion-of-money-to-fund-abortion

CHRISTIAN POST
— The irony of Bible burning on behalf of Black Lives Matter – Jerry Newcombe
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-irony-of-bible-burning-on-behalf-of-black-lives-matter.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— How the Media Drives Radical ‘Wokeness’ – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/14/how-the-media-drives-radical-wokeness/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Tucker Carlson: America’s Cities Are Collapsing Before Our Eyes – Ian Schwartz (DIERSEN: How strongly are the leaders of your municipality fighting Democrat efforts to collapse your municipality?)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/08/14/tucker_carlson_americas_cities_are_collapsing_before_our_eyes.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who falsely claim to be conservative and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are conservative and/or Republican?)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/08/15/kasich_im_a_conservative_republican_and_i_will_make_the_case_for_biden_at_the_dnc.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Kamala Harris Is Far Worse Than Hillary Clinton – KYLE SMITH
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/kamala-harris-far-worse-than-hillary-clinton/

PATRIOT POST
— The Rise of Partisan Fact-Checkers In today’s mainstream media, objectivity has been replaced by partisan advocacy. – Brian Mark Weber (DIERSEN: The mainstream news media is to the left of GAO. Of course, the mainstream news media would never offer me a job as a fact checker. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72734-the-rise-of-the-fact-checkers-2020-08-14

LIFE SITE
— Biden-Sanders’ ‘Unity Plan’ doesn’t mention God even once. LGBT mentioned 17 times Suffice it to say that protecting the religious rights of Americans is not a focus of this plan.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/biden-sanders-unity-plan-doesnt-mention-god-even-once-lgbt-mentioned-17-times

NBC NEWS
— U.S. Postal Service warns numerous states that mail-in ballots may be delivered too late The implication is serious, as the ballots of tens of millions of American voters eligible to vote by mail could be discarded because of delays in mail delivery. – Phil McCausland, Geoff Bennett and Kevin Collier
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/u-s-postal-service-warns-numerous-states-mail-ballots-may-n1236825?cid=eml_nbn_20200814

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: FRONT PAGE: Hate-filled Trump-hating-Trump haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/arts/trump-black-women-stereotypes.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes Kamala Harris.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/technology/kamala-harris-disinformation.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters side with Yale.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/us/yale-asian-american-discrimination.html
— A Black Marxist Scholar Wanted to Talk About Race. It Ignited a Fury. he cancellation of a speech reflects an intense debate on the left: Is racism the primary problem in America today, or the outgrowth of a system that oppresses all poor people? – Michael Powell
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/us/adolph-reed-controversy.html
— Obesity Raises the Risk of Death From Covid-19 Among Men Obesity is not an independent risk for women, according to a new study, perhaps because their fat is distributed differently. – Roni Caryn Rabin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/health/covid-19-obesity.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: State and Local Budget Pain Looms Over Economy’s Future. Providing more aid to struggling governments has become one of the biggest issues tangling up the debate over another pandemic rescue package. – Jeanna Smialek, Alan Rappeport and Emily Cochrane
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/business/economy/state-local-budget-pain.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Postal Service Warns States It May Not Meet Mail-In Ballot Deadlines. The agency suggested allowing at least 15 days to request a ballot, fueling further criticism that it was making it harder to vote during the pandemic. – Luke Broadwater, Hailey Fuchs and Nick Corasaniti
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/us/politics/usps-vote-mail.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s racist attacks against Kamala Harris have already begun.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/14/trump-launches-racist-attack-against-harris/
— Kamala Harris and the rise of Indian-origin politicians in the West – Ishaan Tharoor
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/14/kamala-harris-rise-indian-origin-politicians-west/
— Indian Americans want to claim Kamala Harris as ours. It’s a trap. – Sanjena Sathian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/indian-americans-want-to-claim-kamala-harris-as-ours-its-a-trap/2020/08/14/74865cb0-dd88-11ea-8051-d5f887d73381_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— NYC police union endorses Trump re-election bid – BILL SANDERSON
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-pba-endorses-trump-20200814-pzuvzzp37nc7tpd53ojq3rbkhi-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Facebook’s Hate-Speech Rules Collide With Indian Politics Company executive in vital market opposed move to ban controversial politician; some employees allege favoritism to ruling party – Newley Purnell and Jeff Horwitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-hate-speech-india-politics-muslim-hindu-modi-zuckerberg-11597423346
— Can Joe Biden Hold the Democrats Together? – Ruy Teixeira (DIERSEN: Democrats are many if not all of the following: anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-joe-biden-hold-the-democrats-together-11597428063
— Universities Abandon Reason for a False Idea of ‘Empowerment’ – Aaron Alexander Zubia (DIERSEN: Democrats want to empower those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/universities-abandon-reason-for-a-false-idea-of-empowerment-11597441181

DESERET NEWS
— Is Google biased against conservatives? Utah Sen. Mike Lee and others worry that the world’s leading search engine is playing favorites. What is their evidence? – Jennifer Graham (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Google News Alerts send everyone to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors who promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms. Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/14/21362500/is-google-biased-against-conservatives-breitbart-news-donald-trump-utah-mike-lee

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to hypocritical hate-filled hypocritical Republican-haters who hypocritically flee the poverty and crime in Democrat areas and hypocritically move to Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? How bad is the hypocritical Democrat invasion in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block?)
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2020/08/15/Paul-Krugman-Trump-s-racist-statist-suburban-dream/stories/202008150011

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want to defund police.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/15/shootings-chicago-denver-and-across-us-bring-new-wave-violence/3364812001/

ASHLAND DAILY PRESS
— Deceptive news websites proliferate, infecting public debate with lies Partisans have labeled legitimate news outlets as ‘fake news,’ but a there is a whole world of websites out there spreading truly false information – Max Witynski and Jessica Christoffer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Google News Alerts send everyone to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors who promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms. Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.apg-wi.com/deceptive-news-websites-proliferate-infecting-public-debate-with-lies/article_7701aa28-de58-11ea-b456-770b96c59e28.html

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Federal Employee Protection Agencies Clash Over When to Protect Federal Employees Special counsel says a judge at the Merit Systems Protection Board is setting a dangerous precedent that would harm federal workers. – ERIC KATZ (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government took many adverse actions against me. I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal government, the adverse actions that they took against me, and why they took those adverse actions. Then I should write a book about my RINO U.S. Representatives and my RINO U.S. Senators who blessed my Democrat superiors in the federal government and blessed the adverse actions that they took against me.)
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/08/federal-employee-protection-agencies-clash-over-when-protect-federal-employees/167631/

SEARCH ENGINE JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled conservative-hating conservative hater says “Google Isn’t Really Biased Against Conservative Websites.” Ever-increasingly, Google News Alerts send everyone to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors who promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms. Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googles-bias-conservative-sites/316785/#close

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Media-Bias Concerns Aren’t Going Away – Corey Friedman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the hate-filled Trump-hating mainstream media does everything that it can to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.creators.com/read/corey-friedman/08/20/media-bias-concerns-arent-going-away

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s Attacks On Harris Are A Return To Familiar Territory.”
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/15/902756963/trumps-attacks-on-harris-are-a-return-to-familiar-territory

NEWSWEEK
— NBA Commissioner Defends League, BLM After Trump Called Players ‘Nasty’ and ‘Dumb’ – BENJAMIN FEARNOW
https://www.newsweek.com/nba-commissioner-defends-league-blm-after-trump-called-players-nasty-dumb-1525328

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled police-hating police-hater promotes hatred against police.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/defund-the-police

ATLANTIC
— A Zoom Convention Just Isn’t the Same The quadrennial gatherings have shaped the nation’s history. What happens if they disappear? – PETER NICHOLAS
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/08/trump-biden-and-end-us-political-conventions/615262/

August 14 Morning Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago looting: Police to flood downtown with 1K officers this weekend; Lightfoot releases plan to protect businesses, neighborhoods Macy’s considering exiting Water Tower Place – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-to-flood-downtown-with-1k-officers-this-weekend/6370260/
— USPS workers concerned agency isn’t doing enough to protect essential workers from COVID-19 Nearly 10% of postal workers nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19 – Jason Knowles and Ann Pistone
https://abc7chicago.com/health/usps-workers-say-agency-isnt-doing-enough-to-protect-them-from-covid-19/6360074/

WGN TV
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago police say they’re preparing for weekend to avoid repeat of downtown looting – Shannon Halligan, Judy Wang
https://wgntv.com/news/police-say-theyre-preparing-for-weekend-to-avoid-repeat-of-downtown-looting/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Break-ins reported at 2 suburban pot shops days after 2 others were hit Greenhouse Group in Deerfield and EarthMed in Addison were both targeted by burglars early Thursday. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: Pot shops attract criminals, those who have health problems, those who have financial problems, and those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/8/13/21368428/break-ins-reported-2-suburban-pot-shops-days-after-2-others-were-hit

DAILY HERALD
— County’s actions on referendums undermine confidence of and in voters – Editorial (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What referendums do hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want passed? ANSWER: a) referendums that call for government to promote BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things and b) referendums that call for government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200814/editorial-countys-actions-on-referendums-undermine-confidence-of-and-in-voters

NORTHWEST HERALD
— What Democrats will give you – Robert Gebhardt, Johnsburg
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/08/12/letter-what-democrats-will-give-you/anqx7s9/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign (DIERSEN: What do you bring to Republican campaigns in Illinois? I bring GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to Republican campaigns in Illinois each and every morning and each and every evening. Those emails a) keep candidates up-to-date with government and political news and commentary in Illinois and b) show candidates what is important to voters in Illinois who are Back the Blue supporters, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/harris-bringing-energy-dollars-and-more-to-bidens-campaign

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— After Mayor Rejects Defunding Police, Youth Activists Bring Demands To Her Neighborhood Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday again made it clear she does not intend to defund the Chicago Police Department, but youth activists aren’t giving up the fight. – Mina Bloom (DIERSEN: What demands have BLM leaders and LGBTQ leaders put on your mayor? How has your mayor responded to those demands? How is your mayor responding to those demands? How will your mayor respond to those demands? BLM leaders and LGBTQ leaders want mayors to get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies in their municipalities that are law enforcement supporters, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/08/13/after-mayor-rejects-defunding-police-youth-activists-bring-demands-to-her-neighborhood/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— FROM THE SHIA KAPOS ARTICLE: There was nothing virtual about Thursday night’s live fundraiser at the Bull Valley Golf Club to benefit the Middle Resolution Super PAC, which helps Republicans. Trump 2020 masks were on hand, though guests didn’t bother. Actor Jon Voight and businessman Gary Rabine headlined but the politocos were in full force. Spotted: Jeanne Ives, Mary Miller and Esther King, running in the 6th, 15th and 17th congressional districts, respectively; Mark Curran, who’s running for U.S. Senate; Richard Porter, the Republican National Committeeman; and Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider, who wore punch pink pants, a reminder about the fun of live events.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/08/14/terry-links-fall-from-grace-union-league-pivots-mccormick-hospital-17m-per-patient-490077

CENTER SQUARE
— With tens of thousands of first-time filers, Illinois’ unemployment offices remain closed – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/with-tens-of-thousands-of-first-time-filers-illinois-unemployment-offices-remain-closed/article_a1f6a890-ddaa-11ea-9cce-43baada2034d.html

ROBERT FEDER
— Four full-time jobs cut in layoffs at ABC 7
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/08/13/robservations-four-full-time-jobs-cut-layoffs-abc-7/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tribune Publishing will permanently close the offices of the west suburban Aurora Beacon-News, effective August 28, affecting more than a dozen reporters and editors of the Beacon-News, Elgin Courier-News and Naperville Sun.)

WIRE POINTS
— As Chicago Nears Panic, Lightfoot’s Partisan Blather On National Television Only Hurts – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/as-chicago-nears-panic-lightfoots-partisan-blather-on-national-television-only-hurts-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Will County Dems Ask Madigan to Step Down, McHenry County Dems Mum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/14/will-county-dems-ask-madigan-to-step-down-mchenry-county-dems-mum/
— Robert Hanlon for the Defense in Will County Township Road Commissioner Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/14/robert-hanlon-for-the-defense-in-will-county-township-road-commissioner-case/
— Sheriff Transfers Forty-Three Felons to State Prison after End of Pritzker State Boycott
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/14/sheriff-transfers-forty-three-felons-to-state-priztker-after-end-of-state-boycott/
— Hypocrisy – Jack Franks Campaign Sign Says Wear Masks, But He Doesn’t
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/14/message-of-the-day-hypocrisy-2/
— L-Sen/FL-22 Mark Curran Appearing on Patriots In Tune Thursday Night 9:15PM CDT
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/il-sen-fl-22-mark-curran-appearing-on-patriots-in-tune-thursday-night-915pm-cdt/
— Senator Dan McConchie on Senator Terry Link’s Corruption
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/senator-dan-mcconchie-on-senator-terry-links-corruption/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HOW PRITZKER’S EFFORT TO CHANGE ILLINOIS’ TAX SYSTEM WILL KILL JOBS IN ROCKFORD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/how-pritzkers-effort-to-change-illinois-tax-system-will-kill-jobs-in-rockford.html
— RICKY GERVAIS: CENSORING SPEECH IS DANGEROUS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on censuring me and censuring my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/ricky-gervais-censoring-speech-is-dangerous.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Fully Woke Joe Not “sleepy” at all, Biden would distort the heart of American finance and transform the nation’s basic economic structure using the mantra of “civil rights” and equality. – Ken Masugi
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/13/fully-woke-joe/

BLAZE
— Group of Seattle rioters scream at white residents: ‘Give up your house! Give black people back their homes!’ – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: Are you a White homeowner? How soon will the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs on your block, in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, and in your municipality shout at you to give your home to Blacks?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/violent-group-of-seattle-rioters-scream-at-strangers-give-up-your-house-give-black-people-back-their-homes

DAILY SIGNAL
— What Happened in Chicago and What May Be Next, Explained – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/12/what-happened-in-chicago-and-what-may-be-next-explained/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— The Fiasco of ‘Go Ahead, Break Our Windows’ Policing – Charles Lipson
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/08/13/the_fiasco_of_go_ahead_break_our_windows_policing___143946.html

DAVID LIMBAUGH
— Demonizing Trump Supporters Only Strengthens Their Resolve (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how demonization of me and demonization of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails has strengthened my resolve to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out each and every morning and each and every evening. I would focus on adverse actions that the following have taken and are taking against me: past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.creators.com/read/david-limbaugh/08/20/demonizing-trump-supporters-only-strengthens-their-resolve

LIFE SITE
— US bishops warns faithful to ‘be awake’ to ‘anti-Catholic’ Kamala Harris – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishops-warns-faithful-to-be-awake-to-anti-catholic-kamala-harris

CBS NEWS
— Trump campaign adviser floats false birther theory about Kamala Harris’ eligibility for vice president – MELISSA QUINN
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-vice-president-eligibility-birther-conspiracy-trump-campaign/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris, who was born in California, does not meet citizenship requirements. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my outstanding parents and how they raised me. My outstanding parents had me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) in 1948, raised me as a MSL, and had me confirmed as a MSL in 1962. They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade Scholl in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with MSL.)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/08/13/us/biden-vs-trump
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mr. Trump appeared to be referring to a widely discredited op-ed article written in Newsweek by John C. Eastman, a conservative lawyer who has long argued that the Constitution does not grant birthright citizenship, as proof. Ms. Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, was born in 1964 in Oakland, Calif., several years after her parents arrived in the United States. In the hours after Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced Ms. Harris as his running mate, a new crop of memes and conspiracy website posts began proliferating online, suggesting that the junior senator was an “anchor baby” because of her background. Mr. Eastman’s column tries to raise questions about the citizenship of Ms. Harris’s parents at the time of her birth, and argues that she may be “owed her allegiance to a foreign power or powers” if her parents were “temporary visitors” and not residents. Constitutional law scholars have argued that the argument against her parents is irrelevant and irresponsible because Ms. Harris was born in California.)
— Why Parents, With ‘No Good Choice’ This School Year, Are Blaming One Another Every choice on what to do about schooling amid a pandemic is potentially risky or unfair. Even if the problem is systemic, the angst is personal. – Claire Cain Miller
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/upshot/coronavirus-school-parents-difficult-choices.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump blasts Biden’s call for a nationwide mask-wearing order – Ben Feuerherd
https://nypost.com/article/trump-blasts-bidens-call-for-nationwide-mask-wearing-order/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Yale Discriminated by Race in Undergraduate Admissions, Justice Department Says Federal officials give university two weeks to agree to adjust practices or face lawsuit after probe finds white, Asian-American applicants rejected based on race – Melissa Korn (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, that is, they promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to curry favor with and to pander to those who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Trump-haters, minority, female, younger, poor, illegal aliens, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-finds-yale-discriminated-based-on-race-in-undergraduate-admissions-11597351675
— THE QUIET GROWTH OF RACE-DETECTION SOFTWARE SPARKS CONCERNS OVER BIAS More than a dozen companies offer artificial-intelligence programs that promise to identify a person’s race, but researchers and even some vendors worry it will fuel discrimination – PARMY OLSON (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will schools officially refuse to admit Whites, b) will employers officially refuse to hire Whites, c) will organizations officially refuse to let Whites join, and d) will schools, employers, organizations, etc. officially get rid of Whites?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-quiet-growth-of-race-detection-software-sparks-concerns-over-bias-11597378154
— Marketers Extend Their Social-Media Scrutiny Beyond Facebook – Nat Ives (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that I have enough time, money, and motivation to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising. He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/marketers-extend-their-social-media-scrutiny-beyond-facebook-11597312800
— The Post Office’s Problem Isn’t Trump Democrats cry sabotage. But mail volume is way down, and the USPS is losing billions of dollars. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-post-offices-problem-isnt-trump-11597360885

USA TODAY
— President Donald Trump is helping middle-class Americans – Stephen Moore
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2020/08/13/president-donald-trump-helping-middle-class-americans-coronavirus-editorials-debates/3371730001/
— Facebook gets bad grades on report card from civil rights groups behind advertising boycott – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Facebook to do even more to destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that are law enforcement supporters, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/08/13/facebook-report-card-civil-rights-failing-grades-advertising-boycott/3348161001/

NORTHWEST
— Union head declares Seattle reporters support defund police movement – JASON RANTZ (DIERSEN: What percent of reporters and journalists in Illinois are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, ant-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://mynorthwest.com/2067343/rantz-union-seattle-reporters-defund-police/

STAR HERALD
— The faith we place in our elections – Lee H. Hamilton (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians shout at the following voters that they should vote for them because they will use government to give them preference: moderates, liberals, BLMers, LGBTQers, minorities, women, younger people, poor people, illegals, non-Christians, non-German Americans, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.
https://starherald.com/opinion/columnists/lee-hamilton-the-faith-we-place-in-our-elections/article_8f944b9d-60df-58d5-b7a7-3716876276a2.html

WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
— Sen. Kamala Harris, the cancel culture cop – Scott Peterson
https://www.wdtimes.com/article_b23691dc-55c0-5187-ad0c-3c83d38d76b2.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Joe Biden would rather sate the appetites of his party’s culture warriors than unite a divided nation. That’s the central lesson from his choice of Sen. Kamala Harris as a running mate. Harris is a vindictive culture war cop whose political and prosecutorial career has been built upon punishing those she finds deplorable. Biden has just raised the stakes of the 2020 election and relinquished his claim to being a “safe pick.” Not in our lifetimes has a nominee’s running mate been so consequential. His choice matters, not only because he is very old and clearly in decline but also because he is running to be a placeholder president. Biden was nominated not for his virtues but for his lack of the politically deadly vices that beset his opponents in this year’s primary. It is shocking that he would pick such a divisive No. 2, whose unpopularity outside the core Democratic base is abundantly evident. Harris collapsed in the presidential polls almost the moment she stepped into the spotlight. Despite being amply funded, she went from tied for second place at 15% in mid-July 2019 to low single digits by September. Harris’ favorability is underwater among independents, with 33% unfavorable to 25% favorable, and during her presidential run, she was never above water. Harris is not the pick Biden would make if he were trying to maximize his chances of winning the election. This is baffling if you believe, as the cable networks and graying old editorial pages have screamed, that getting rid of President Donald Trump is of utmost importance for the survival of the republic. No, you pick Harris if you are beholden to your party’s woke culture warriors. The left has largely won the culture war, securing gay marriage, saving Roe v. Wade, and normalizing transgender ideology. Now, they want to punish dissenters. This is Harris’ area of expertise. You can call it “cancel culture,” but that term is too benign. She is not a mere demagogue. She is a demagogue who will use the power of the government to punish “the other side.” She is a dead-on prosecutor, ”her mentor Willie Brown wrote,” and when she goes into that mode, watch out. She is out for blood.” As California attorney general, Harris prosecuted and persecuted pro-life undercover filmmaker David Daleiden for his work exposing Planned Parenthood’s trade in fetal remains. She seized his recordings while pursuing the abortion lobby’s endorsement for Senate. She was also the first prosecutor to use California’s eavesdropping laws against a journalist, all after secret consultations with the abortion provider. The government should treat pro-lifers like segregationists, Harris has argued publicly. A clear majority of the public, about 70%, believe there should be restrictions on abortion, but Harris wants to treat states that pass restrictions as if they are acting outside the bounds of democratic legitimacy. She’s called the Knights of Columbus “extremist.” She will attack “the bad guys” on the flimsiest grounds. Recall her bizarre line of questioning about the “Kasowitz law firm” during Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings. When Kavanaugh looked confused by the questions, Kamala’s cheerleaders in the media credited her with a beautiful “prosecutorial beatdown.” It turns out there was nothing there but innuendo — empty badgering to make a political opponent look bad is just what an abusive prosecutor does in front of a jury. It’s her style. Harris’ presidential campaign was focused on dividing the country. Gun owners, pro-lifers, home-schoolers, and traditional religions will have reason to fear persecution in an administration where Harris has sway. We know she will have sway because the culture-war wing calls the tune in Biden’s Democratic Party. Biden will probably continue to talk about reuniting a country divided by Trump’s presidency. But as of today, nobody should believe it.)

NPR
— Top Facebook Official: Our Aim Is To Make Lying On The Platform ‘More Difficult’ (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is lies except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/13/901915537/top-facebook-official-our-aim-is-to-make-lying-on-the-platform-more-difficult

FED SMITH
— How Racism in HR Practices Hides in Plain Sight – Jeff Neal (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against women, if I had been a minority or a woman, a) I would not have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966; Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970; Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971; IRS would not have hired me in 1971; IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974; GAO would not have hired me in 1980; and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. However, my superiors have always been under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females. If I had been a Democrat, minority, woman, and/or veteran, my Democrat superiors in the federal government would have promoted me into their Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/08/11/how-racism-hr-practices-hides-plain-sight/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Qualifications requirements are one of the biggest sources of racism in hiring and promotion. They are described as being the core of merit-based hiring, but are they really? If an agency decides it wants to hire only people with Bachelor’s degrees, but the job does not require a degree and the agency has no proof that a degree leads to higher performance, the agency is discriminating against people who lack a particular credential that is not needed for the job. When we look at this chart of census data on education and race, it becomes apparent that a degree requirement that is not valid is likely to make more white and Asian people eligible for the job, and fewer Black and Hispanic people eligible. Was the intent to be racist? Probably not, but the intent does not erase the racially biased outcome of the decision. There are other education-related practices that can result in racial disparities. For example, I have worked with many senior executives who like to recruit at particular schools (often their alma mater). Depending on the racial makeup of the school, the result can be racial disparity. Again, those are generally not cases where the person making the recruiting decision intends to discriminate based on race, but that is still the outcome. Racism also exists in performance ratings. . .Another good example of racism is in discipline and adverse actions. . .Agencies often rely on years of experience for hiring and promotion decisions. . .The hiring process itself is cloaked in the language of merit, yet it is remarkably subjective.)

NEWSWEEK
— New Fox News Poll Shows Biden Leading Trump in Presidential Election by 7 Points – JEFFERY MARTIN
https://www.newsweek.com/new-fox-news-poll-shows-biden-leading-trump-presidential-election-7-points-1525040

MEDIA MATTERS
— Tucker Carlson calls workplace anti-bias training “poison” and reverse racism Carlson: “Imagine if they did this to any other group, I think all decent people would stand up and say, you can’t attack people for how they are born” (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run IRS and GAO require all their employees to take lots of anti-bias training. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO for almost 18 years. The goal of anti-bias training is to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mediamatters.org/tucker-carlson/tucker-carlson-calls-workplace-anti-bias-training-poison-and-reverse-racism

August 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Longtime State Sen. Terry Link charged with filing false tax return
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-lawmaker-charged-with-filing-false-tax-return/6369358/
— Illinois COVID 19 Today: IL reports 1,834 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths – Ravi Baichwal, Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1834-new-coronavirus-cases-24-deaths/6368965/
— Trump admits he’s blocking additional postal service funding to stop mail-in ballots – Deb Riechmann (DIERSEN: Because of complaints about slow delivery of Christmas mail in 1965, the Post Office got a budget increase that resulted in the Park Forest Post Office hiring me in November of 1966.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-admits-hes-blocking-usps-funding-to-stop-mail-in-votes/6368807/
— Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate amid coronavirus pandemic – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-calls-for-nationwide-mask-mandate/6369155/

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, UNACCEPTABLE: Chicago Demonstrators Aim to Shut Down Dan Ryan Expressway This Weekend The protest, titled “Black Lives Matter March: SHUTDOWN OUR DAN RYAN,” is set to step off at noon Saturday (DIERSEN: I drove the Dan Ryan 1966-1968 to/from my parents’ home in Crete to classes at UIC, in a 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967, and in a 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1968. I bought the Pontiac with money that I earned washing dishes 1964-1966. I bought the Oldsmobile with money that I earned cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966 and delivering mail 1966-1967.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protest-aims-to-shut-down-dan-ryan-expressway-this-weekend/2321821/

CBS2
— 218% Increase In Jobless Claims Compared To Last Year
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/6391131-20200814004625-218-increase-in-jobless-claims-compared-to-last-year/
— Supt. Brown: Police Will Be Out Ahead Of Anyone Thinking Of Looting
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/13/supt-brown-police-will-be-out-ahead-of-anyone-thinking-of-looting/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,834 new known COVID-19 cases reported as state reaches more than 200,000 confirmed infections
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200813-2qiy7w6surhzbdqsznkbmkmfv4-story.html
— Where did you want to fly? American may drop service to up to 30 smaller cities. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-coronavirus-american-airlines-small-cities-20200813-nhu6oj4wfnbkvk5di7htlv7rxy-story.html
— State Sen. Terry Link charged with federal income tax evasion – JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-state-senator-terry-link-charged-tax-evasion-20200813-u3drrbwrdzhkbafnw47kun3iru-story.html
— Protesters against police in schools turned away from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s block: ‘It felt normal, coming to say how we feel and being shut down’ – HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cps-protest-lightfoot-police-schools-20200813-dfx7iuwndjhutkbmn4vqrqzv3e-story.html
— Lawsuit against its ex-CEO keeps #MeToo on the menu at McDonald’s – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-mcdonalds-metoo-easterbrook-ceo-20200813-7yhc2gah6rhnhbfhs2pa563ygy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker urges precautions, patience and prayers as Illinois’ case tally from ‘insidious virus’ passes 200,000
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/13/21366302/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— 42 felony cases tied to this week’s looting so far, Kim Foxx says The most serious charge tied to the looting downtown and other neighborhoods is attempted murder. – Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/8/13/21368227/42-charged-felonies-looting-kim-foxx-says

DAILY HERALD
— How the U.S. mail became a presidential campaign issue – Ryan Teague Beckwith and Michael Smallberg
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200813/how-the-us-mail-became-a-presidential-campaign-issue

WTTW
— 230K Chicagoans Apply to Vote By Mail, Shattering Record: Officials – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/13/230k-chicagoans-apply-vote-mail-shattering-record-officials

WBEZ
— Federal Prosecutors Charge Illinois State Sen. Terry Link With Tax Fraud – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/federal-prosecutors-charge-illinois-state-sen-terry-link-with-tax-fraud/9d300ba0-324f-4d02-8709-b25bf6085bd5

HERALD NEWS
— Will County Democratic officials urge Madigan to resign as speaker, party chair They joined over 50 from around the state in signing letter – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/12/will-county-democratic-officials-urge-madigan-to-resign-as-speaker-party-chair/akemxo2/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pritzker reacts to Trump’s USPS comments – Taylor Deckert
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/governor-pritzker-reacts-to-president-usps-comments

CITY OF WHEATON
— Petitions for Candidacy: 2021 Municipal Election (DIERSEN: How do the leaders of your municipality a) treat you, b) treat those in your municipal district, and c) treat those who share your demographics? How do they treat those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Do they promote BLM, LGBTQ activity, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? What are the demographics a) of those who they promote and b) of those who they cancel? I should write a book about the leaders of Wheaton and how they have treated me since 1978.)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=458

CHICAGO BOOTH REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Corporations that give money to BLM shout that they are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://review.chicagobooth.edu/marketing/2020/article/corporate-responses-black-lives-matter-commitment-speaks-volumes

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2020/8/13/athletics-depaul-tackles-diversity-head-on.aspx

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— State Rep. Allen Skillicorn May Be Dropping Out of Re-Election Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/state-rep-allen-skillicorn-may-be-dropping-out-of-re-election-campaign/
— IL-14: Republican Oberweis Calls on Democrat Link to Resign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/il-14-republican-oberweis-calls-on-democrat-link-to-resign/
— Feds Get Democratic Party State Senator and Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Terry Link
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/feds-get-democratic-party-state-senator-and-lake-county-democratic-party-chairman-terry-link/
— Franks: Masks for Thee, But Not For Me
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/franks-masks-for-thee-but-not-for-me/
— Algonquin Township Board Keeps High Salaries, Hikes Assessor’s by $3,000 a Year
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/algonquin-township-board-keep-high-salaries-hike-assessors-by-3000-a-year/
— Another Dem Rep. Dumps Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/13/another-dem-rep-dumps-madigan/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER COULD HAVE SAVED NEARLY 32,000 JOBS DURING COVID-19 DOWNTURN – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-could-have-saved-nearly-32000-jobs-during-covid-19-downturn/
— ‘FAIR TAX’ SUPPORTER TERRY LINK INDICTED FOR TAX EVASION – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/fair-tax-supporter-indicted-for-tax-evasion/

CAPITOL FAX
— Sen. Link charged with income tax evasion
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/13/sen-link-charged-with-income-tax-evasion/
— 1,834 new cases, 24 additional deaths, 4.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/13/1834-new-cases-24-additional-deaths-40-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Fauci: No reason why we shouldn’t be able to vote in person – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/13/anthony-fauci-no-reason-why-we-shouldnt-be-able-vo/
— Trump: Universal vote-by-mail won’t work without additional money for post office – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/13/trump-universal-vote-mail-wont-work-without-additi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘It’s not about your rights’: Biden calls for three-month, nationwide mask mandate – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/its-not-about-your-rights-biden-calls-for-three-month-nationwide-mask-mandate

FOX NEWS
— Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer who called looting ‘reparations’ dismisses peaceful protesting Ariel Atkins also blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s tough response to the looting – Lee Brown
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-black-lives-matter-looting-reparations-peaceful-protests-dismissed

GOPUSA
— Kamala Harris’ Pro-Police Past Will Haunt Her As VP Nominee
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93306

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Calls for National Outdoor Mask Mandate, Regardless of Age – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/13/joe-biden-calls-for-national-outdoor-mask-mandate-regardless-of-age/
— Players Kneeling for Anthem Met with Boos Before MLS Game – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/08/13/players-kneeling-for-anthem-met-with-boos-before-mls-game/

TOWNHALL
— The Disturbing Part About Seattle’s Police Chief Walking Away From the Job – Matt Vespa (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years. Those who they have replaced me with have been one or more of the following: less job-related work experience, less job-related education, fewer professional certifications/licenses, Democrat, moderate, liberal, minority, female, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/08/13/the-disturbing-part-about-seattles-police-chief-walking-away-n2574191

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats Hate the Nation They Want to Rule Why does the party want to lead if its leaders can’t stand the people they’re leading? – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72703-democrats-hate-the-nation-they-want-to-rule-2020-08-13

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Justice Department Finds Yale Admissions Illegally Discriminated Against Asian American and White Applicants – BRITTANY BERNSTEIN (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, that is, they promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to curry favor with and to pander to those who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Trump-haters, minority, female, younger, poor, illegal aliens, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/justice-department-finds-yale-admissions-illegally-discriminated-against-asian-american-and-white-applicants/

CBS NEWS
— Trump says he wouldn’t rule out more funding for Postal Service – CAITLIN CONANT (DIERSEN: Because of complaints about slow delivery of Christmas mail in 1965, the Post Office got a budget increase that resulted in the Park Forest Post Office hiring me in November of 1966.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-funding-postal-service-mail-voting/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Justice Dept. Accuses Yale of Discrimination in Application Process – Anemona Hartocollis (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, that is, they promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to curry favor with and to pander to those who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Trump-haters, minority, female, younger, poor, illegal aliens, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/us/yale-discrimination.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to destroy the suburbs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/opinion/trump-suburbs-racism.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Justice Department accuses Yale of illegal bias against White, Asian American applicants in admissions – Nick Anderson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, that is, the promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to curry favor with and to pander to those who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Trump-haters, minority, female, younger, poor, illegal aliens, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/justice-department-accuses-yale-of-illegal-bias-against-white-asian-american-applicants-in-admissions/2020/08/13/d99a7376-dda5-11ea-8051-d5f887d73381_story.html
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, UNACCEPTABLE: Austin cuts police budget by 1/3 amid national ‘defund’ push – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/austin-cuts-police-budget-by-13-amid-national-defund-push/2020/08/13/57845be4-ddab-11ea-b4f1-25b762cdbbf4_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Chicago BLM organizer who called looting ‘reparations’ dismisses peaceful protesting – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2020/08/13/blm-organizer-who-called-looting-reparations-doubles-down/
— MLS fans boo players for kneeling during national anthem ahead of game – Lia Eustachewich
https://nypost.com/2020/08/13/mls-fans-boo-players-for-kneeling-during-national-anthem/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Over 70% Of Sports Fans Support Players Speaking Out On Social Justice Issues.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2020/08/13/over-70-of-sports-fans-support-players-speaking-out-on-social-justice-issues-survey-finds/
— After Trump Calls Her A ‘Poor Student,’ Ocasio-Cortez Challenges Trump To Release His College Transcripts – Elana Lyn Gross
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/08/13/after-trump-calls-her-a-poor-student-ocasio-cortez-challenges-trump-to-release-his-college-transcripts/

HARVARD POLITICAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Why Goya’s Statement is a Betrayal of Latinx Communities.”
https://harvardpolitics.com/world/americas/goya-betrayal/

NEWSWEEK
— Legalizing Pot Is a Catastrophic Mistake – KEVIN SABET
https://www.newsweek.com/legalizing-pot-catastrophic-mistake-opinion-1524734

August 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Suspects in recent Chicago looting will likely bail out of jail quickly; Kim Foxx weighs in – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-looting-suspects-likely-to-quickly-bail-out-of-jail/6367240/
— President Trump holds briefing at White House – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-holds-briefing-at-white-house-watch-live/6367438/
— Joe Biden, Kamala Harris make first joint appearance as running mates – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-harris-make-1st-joint-appearance-as-running-mates/6367005/

NBC5
— Pritzker Says Mask Mandate Applies Even While ‘Outside and Walking Around’ Across the state, health officials reported 1,645 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, along with 16 additional deaths attributed to the virus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-says-mask-mandate-applies-even-while-outside-walking-around/2321390/
— Illinois Nears Threshold for Inclusion on Chicago’s Travel Order Requiring 14-Day Quarantine The 7-day rolling average number of new coronavirus cases in Illinois, adjusted for population and calculated excluding Chicago, has increased sharply in the last three weeks
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-nears-threshold-for-inclusion-on-chicagos-travel-order-requiring-14-day-quarantine/2321291/
— 5 Illinois Regions Seeing Increases in Positivity Rate, Pritzker Says Across the state, health officials reported 1,645 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, along with 16 additional deaths attributed to the virus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/5-illinois-regions-seeing-increases-in-positivity-rate-pritzker-says/2321334/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago alderman says residents, businesses now looking to leave Magnificent Mile: ‘It’s really sad’ (DIERSEN: I walked the Magnificent Mile to graduate evening business classes at Loyola from my job at IRS’s Loop office and then to my studio condo in the Outer Drive East building 1974-1976. I walked to graduate evening accounting classes at DePaul from my job at IRS’s Loop office and then to my one bedroom condo in the Outer Drive East building 1976-1978.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-alderman-says-residents-businesses-now-looking-to-leave-magnificent-mile-its-really-sad
— Black Lives Matter Chicago co-founder says looting steps on message
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/black-lives-matter-chicago-co-founder-says-looting-steps-on-message
— ‘She’s ready to do this job on day 1’: Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate – Bill Barrow and Will Weissert
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/shes-ready-to-do-this-job-on-day-1-joe-biden-introduces-kamala-harris-as-running-mate
— Blame game picks up steam among Chicago’s leaders
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/839753

WTTW
— Looting, Unrest Give Way to Another Phase of Recovery in Chicago – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/11/looting-unrest-give-way-another-phase-recovery-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why Englewood residents told outside protesters to leave days after police shooting. ‘This is propped up. They’re throwing a party.’ – WILLIAM LEE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-englewood-police-station-protest-20200812-w5k4bsqbkjft3gddiawr55jopq-story.html
— Gold Coast residents push back against proposed marijuana dispensary. ‘The sheer number of people will be too much.’ – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-gold-coast-residents-still-oppose-dispensary-20200812-ptkvj6jelnboljdlmsybvplg34-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois is one step closer to awarding 75 marijuana dispensary licenses – ALLY MAROTTI (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-illinois-sets-marijuana-rules-20200812-6r3loxj37vdu5mvmjsim3qvqz4-story.html
— Lightfoot announces review of Chicago monuments as part of ‘a racial healing and historical reckoning project’ – GREGORY PRATT, BLAIR KAMIN and KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-monuments-columbus-lightfoot-20200812-sa2bqqxa2jginpi2ommr6qscrm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Women have the power to steer this election” and asks “Can Kamala Harris drive them to the Democratic side?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-kamala-harris-women-coalition-20200812-tgm2tqjpgffkrdhfvkf2uorili-story.html
— How will Kamala Harris shape the election in the Midwest? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-kamala-harris-biden-chicago-20200812-relrme43onda7o6euv4kwfzviy-story.html
— Joe Biden, Kamala Harris assail Trump as they campaign together for the first time – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-joe-biden-kamala-harris-campaign-debut-20200812-laf2c5d5efelfhlkhiemln4fnu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kamala Harris gut-punched Joe Biden, and now she’s his running mate in a historic pick Biden phoned V.P. contender Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on Tuesday afternoon to personally tell her he was selecting someone else. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/11/21364385/kamala-harris-gut-punched-joe-biden-vice-president-running-mate-tammy-duckworth-historic-pick
— How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail During this unprecedented time — the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever — an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. – Sen. Dick Durbin
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/12/21365010/usps-postal-service-budget-cuts-louis-dejoy-mail-in-elections-dick-durbin
— Illinois at ‘make-or-break moment?’ Despite high COVID-19 caseloads, troubling positivity rates, Pritzker says, ‘We can lick this thing’ Positivity rates have only dipped slightly in two of Illinois’ 11 regions over the last week, with the state poised to eclipse 200,000 total cases by Thursday. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/12/21365353/coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-mask-business-covid-august-12
— Bleaker-than-ever picture for Illinois restaurants At least 20% of the state’s 24,000 restaurants “will never reopen,” said Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia. Statewide, 321,000 restaurant employees have been laid off, and 86% of restaurants are “unlikely” to turn a profit within six months. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/8/12/21365452/illinois-restaurants-covid-outdoor-dining-coronavirus
— West Side political elders condemn looting, warn it could backfire U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said “things that were burned down and torn down 50 years ago … are still down. There are vacant lots that were created after the assassination” of Dr. Martin Luther King. “They were vacant then. They’re vacant now.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/12/21365567/chicago-looting-businesses-activists-elected-officials-business-west-side
— Police union urges drastic action on looters: ‘Bring tow trucks in. Take all the cars. Take away their escape.’ Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara says until looters realize “they’re not going to be allowed to just roam and destroy,” they’ll keep coming back. “Until you really get serious about putting the hammer down, they’re only gonna be bolder and bolder and bolder.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/8/12/21365072/chicago-looting-police-tactics-downtown-loop-gold-coast-curfer-catanzara-lightfoot
— Lightfoot on Kamala: Trump is underestimating ‘unifying factor that she’s going to bring to this election’ Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared on two MSNBC shows in the wake of Joe Biden picking California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/12/21364958/lori-lightfoot-kamala-harris-donald-trump-joe-biden-vice-presidential-pick

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker tells local leaders to step up or state will be forced to ‘roll things back’ – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200812/pritzker-tells-local-leaders-to-step-up-or-state-will-be-forced-to-roll-things-back
— Chicago Police post looting videos to identify suspects – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200812/news/308129909/
— US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200812/business/308129931/
— Higher costs expected for April election, DuPage clerk warns – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200812/higher-costs-expected-for-april-election-dupage-clerk-warns

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Downtown aldermen balk at Foxx’s re-election bid Signs are growing that looting may take a political toll on the Cook County state’s attorney. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/downtown-aldermen-balk-foxxs-re-election-bid
— Message to mayor: ‘The homeowners we represent do not feel safe’ The head of a property management firm representing residents from Hyde Park to the Gold Coast blasts the Lightfoot administration: “This is not a way to live, not a way to work, and this is not the Chicago I know.” – WENDELL HUTSON
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/message-mayor-homeowners-we-represent-do-not-feel-safe

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Demonstrators celebrate Black Lives Matter mural in Berwyn – JOSHUA WELGE (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/08/12/demonstrators-celebrate-black-lives-matter-mural-in-berwyn/aos66a6/

WGIL
— SEN. TRACY JOINS GOP COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING PRITZKER MASK RULE
https://www.wgil.com/2020/08/12/sen-tracy-joins-gop-colleagues-in-opposing-pritzker-mask-rule/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— The Precedent for Cutting Off the Loop Cordons of entire neighborhoods have happened before, but this week’s was unusually swift and in response to comparatively small-scale disorder. – WHET MOSER
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/August-2020/Chicago-Riots-Bridges-CTA-Closed/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Police Close Down West Garfield Park Corridor After Confrontation With People Looting In The Area Businesses were looted along Madison Street, the main commercial area in West Garfield Park. – Pascal Sabino
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/08/12/police-close-down-west-garfield-park-corridor-after-confrontation-with-people-looting-in-the-area/
— Older Englewood Leaders To Young Protesters: Don’t ‘Disrupt Our Neighborhood’ And Leave Us With Angry Police The clash at a protest against police violence outside the Englewood police station highlighted a generational divide between activists. – Bob Chiarito
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/08/12/older-englewood-leaders-to-young-protesters-dont-disrupt-our-neighborhood-and-leave-us-with-pissed-off-police/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL 14: Oberweis Ice Cream Social in Huntley Saturday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/il-14-oberweis-ice-cream-social-in-huntley-saturday/
— Nunda Township Board Selects Leda Drain to Replace Lee Jennings as Supervisor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/nunda-township-board-selects/
— Vandals in Chicago and Harvard
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/vandals-in-chicago-and-harvard/
— The Mary McClellan vs. McHenry County Blog & Cal Skinner Saga Continues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/the-mary-mcclellan-vs-mchenry-county-blog-cal-skinner-saga-continues/
— IL-14: Kamala Harris’ Selection as Joe Biden Running Mate Draws Lauren Underwood Into Presidential Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/il-14-kamala-harris-selection-as-joe-biden-running-mate-draws-lauren-underwood-into-presidential-race/
— Navigating Medicare: Wilcox Event
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/navigating-medicare/
— Republican County Board Chairman Candidate Mike Buehler Unloads on Democrat Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/republican-county-board-candidate-mike-buehler-unloads-on-democrat-jack-franks/
— Richmond Village and Township Trucks Buy Fuel in Wisconsin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/12/richmond-village-and-township-trucks-fill-tanks-in-wisconsin/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES SAYS 6TH CD HAS A CHOICE: LAW AND ORDER OR MOB RULE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/ives-says-6th-cd-has-a-choice-law-and-order-or-mob-rule.html
— CHICAGO LOOTING WAS “A REPARATION,” BLM ORGANIZER SAYS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/chicago-looting-was-a-reparation-blm-organizer-says-families-with-ill-children-frightened.html
— NY PRIMARY ‘MESS’ SEEN AS OMEN FOR BIG PROBLEMS WITH MAIL-IN VOTING IN NOVEMBER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/ny-primary-mess-seen-as-omen-for-big-problems-with-mail-in-voting-in-november.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Tie-breaker rules adopted, allowing approval of 75 new cannabis dispensary licenses
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/12/tie-breaker-rules-adopted-allowing-approval-of-75-new-cannabis-dispensary-licenses/
— 59% SAY BIDEN’S RUNNING MATE LIKELY TO BE PRESIDENT WITHIN FOUR YEARS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/59-say-bidens-running-mate-likely-to-be-president-within-four-years.html
— CITING COVID, STATE CANCELS DOWNSTATE MAJOR SHOOTING, FIELD TRIAL EVENTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/citing-covid-state-cancels-downstate-major-shooting-field-trial-events-.html
— OWN A BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS? YOU’RE NOW A COVID MASK ENFORCER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/own-a-business-in-illinois-youre-now-a-covid-mask-enforcer-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP’s attempt to have its gatherings treated the same as religious services met with skepticism by federal appellate court
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/12/ilgops-attempt-to-have-its-gatherings-treated-the-same-as-religious-services-met-with-skepticism-by-federal-appellate-court/
— 1,645 new cases, 16 additional deaths, 4.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/12/1645-new-cases-16-additional-deaths-41-percent-positivity-rate/
— Mask rule roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/12/mask-rule-roundup/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Chicago Looters Attack Charity – Alex Nester
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/chicago-looters-attack-charity-building/

GOPUSA
— Many Portland Rioters Will See Their Criminal Cases Dropped By Leftist DA
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93270
— Time For The Real World To Assert Itself – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93211

BREITBART
— Black Lives Matter Activist Arrested at Portland Riot Released, Will Not Face Charges – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2020/08/11/black-lives-matter-activist-arrested-at-portland-riot-released-will-not-face-charges/

DAILY CALLER
— Black Lives Matter Organizer Equates Looting In Chicago With ‘Reparations’ – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/12/black-lives-matter-ariel-atkins-looting-chicago-reparations/
— Democrats And Their Media Organisms Finally Admit The Riots Are Violent – VARUN HUKERI
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/12/democrats-media-nyt-george-floyd-riots-violence-portland-chicago-seattle/

TOWNHALL
— Looters Target Chicago Charity for Sick Children, Knew ‘There Would Be No Consequences’ – Ellie Bufkin
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/elliebufkin/2020/08/12/unacceptable-many-chicago-businesses-looted-twice-this-summer-n2574048
— Chicago Alderman: We Need Federal Help If ‘Unprepared’ Mayor Lightfoot Can’t Handle the Riots – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/08/12/chicago-alderman-want-federal-help-since-mayor-lightfoot-is-unprepared-to-handle-riots-n2574217
— Chicago’s Infamous Prosecutor Has Been Letting Thousands of Felons Walk Free – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/08/12/chicagos-infamous-prosecutor-hasnt-been-doing-much-prosecuting-of-criminals-n2574129

PJ MEDIA
— What’s Happening in Chicago Isn’t a Riot. It’s a Reckoning. – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/08/12/whats-happening-in-chicago-isnt-a-riot-its-a-reckoning-n780560

NEW AMERICAN
— BLM Says “Looting Is Reparations” and Is Harmless Because “Businesses Have Insurance” – Selwyn Duke
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/36699-blm-says-looting-is-reparations-and-is-harmless-because-businesses-have-insurance

CNBC
— Support for a program to pay reparations to descendants of slaves is gaining momentum, but could come with a $12 trillion price tag – Tala Hadavi (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/slavery-reparations-cost-us-government-10-to-12-trillion.html

NEW YORK POST
— Chicago store may shutter for good after looters wrecked it for second time – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2020/08/12/chicago-store-may-shutter-for-good-after-second-looting-attack/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters focus on uniting minorities against Whites.
https://highschool.latimes.com/the-literacy-guild/opinion-in-response-to-eileen-huangs-letter-to-the-chinese-community/
— Across L.A., Black Lives Matter murals appear like billboards for justice – Dorany Pineda (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.yahoo.com/across-l-black-lives-matter-130037823.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters crow about their success in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning law enforcement.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/12/americans-confidence-police-falls-new-low-gallup-poll-shows/3352910001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Comparing ‘Cancel Culture’ to McCarthyism We can only hope for another brave soul like Margaret Chase Smith, who stood up to the extreme element within her own party. – John M. Marmora, Spring Lake, N.J. (DIERSEN: Who takes/took the lead in canceling members of organizations that you are/were a member of? I should write a book about those who take the lead in canceling members of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. I should write a book about those who took the lead in canceling members of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/comparing-cancel-culture-to-mccarthyism-11597256559

FORBES
— $14.8 Billion In Federal Funding Flows Into Just Five Major U.S. Cities Where Civil Unrest Looms & Police Stand Down – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/08/08/148-billion-in-federal-funding-flows-into-just-five-major-us-cities-where-civil-unrest-looms–police-stand-down/
— Billionaire Robert Smith Urges Corporations To Take ‘Action’ On Reparations – Karen Robinson-Jacobs (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenrobinsonjacobs/2020/08/12/billionaire-robert-smith-urges-corporations-to-take-action-on-reparations/#6f96bfad6057

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Pandemic Benefit Seems So Great Because Actual Wages Are Insanely Low It won’t be enough to simply bring back jobs when people weren’t making enough in the first place. – J.C. Pan (DIERSEN: If I had earned $15/hour in today’s dollars when I was 16 and 17 years old, I would have bought a loaded new 1966 Pontiac GTO instead of a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint to commute to classes at UIC. I washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline when I was 16 and 17 years old.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/158790/pandemic-benefit-seems-great-actual-wages-insanely-low

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— It’s Illegal for Federal Officials to Campaign on the Job. Trump Staffers Keep Doing It Anyway. Trump administration officials have been cited 13 times for violating the Hatch Act, a New Deal-era law prohibiting government officials from engaging in campaigning. – Andrea Bernstein (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government did not campaign for candidates, but they did campaign for planks in the Democrat Party platform.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2020/08/its-illegal-federal-officials-campaign-job-trump-staffers-keep-doing-it-anyway/167639/

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 703 ‌Greenwood ‌Drive, ‌Wheaton – $110,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/2078273690_zpid/

August 12 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago looting could set back long-lasting CPD reform, some activists worry; Black Lives Matter protest in Englewood called off – Leah Hope (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://abc7chicago.com/activists-worry-chicago-looting-could-set-back-lasting-police-reform-englewood-protest-called-off/6366172/
— Chicago looting: West Side business owner reeling after looted for 2nd time since May – Sarah Schulte (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://abc7chicago.com/west-side-business-owner-reeling-after-looted-again/6366286/

NBC5
— Black Lives Matter on Chicago Looting: Black Lives ‘More Important Than Downtown Corporations’ The group, which also held a solidarity rally on Monday night for those arrested, criticized the response from city leaders in wake of the unrest (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/black-lives-matter-on-chicago-looting-black-lives-more-important-than-downtown-corporations/2320685/

CBS2
— After Monday Morning Looting, Minority Business Owner Fears She Won’t Be Able To Reopen – Megan Hickey (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/11/after-monday-night-looting-minority-business-owner-fears-she-wont-be-able-to-reopen/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Fearing trouble, Englewood residents kick protesters out of their neighborhood – Tia Ewing (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fearing-trouble-englewood-residents-kick-protesters-out-of-their-neighborhood
— Democrat Chicago alderman says city is in ‘total unrest’ and ‘mayor has lost control’ – Joshua Nelson (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-alderman-city-unrest-lightfoot-lost-control

WBBM
— Mayor Lightfoot Works To Ensure Safety In Downtown Area, All Of Chicago – CRAIG DELLIMORE (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/mayor-lightfoot-works-to-ensure-safety-in-downtown-area

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville ups police presence downtown this week after Chicago looting and vandalism – ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-increased-police-presence-downtown-st-20200810-shtf7673bnfgro6xnlzfwzrqsm-story.html
— One story from the night of looting in Chicago that doesn’t fit the approved narrative – JOHN KASS (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-chicago-looting-kim-foxx-20200812-bzswxewpezbi5b7ljnmdrqlz64-story.html
— There is no ‘other side’ to looting. It hurts everyone and should be condemned by all – TED SLOWIK (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-condemn-looting-violence-st-0812-20200811-jipigebipjfopozv4bjmbvchhy-story.html
— Black Lives Matter’s racial justice message vs. ‘law and order’ – ERIC ZORN (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-blm-chicago-looting-zorn-20200811-3jhcbd7xczak5bts34hegd53lq-story.html
— Protesters? Sorry, they look like thieves to me – CLARENCE PAGE (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-looters-blm-foxx-lightfoot-page-20200811-r5z4qhrg2fdtphtp4fmg2m26ca-story.html
— The high-tech Jim Crow era: How your data is being weaponized. – CHRIS REED (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want the following to give me a very low “social credit score:” the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-online-data-surveillance-20200811-qcrxivpe2ndldhwbeh6busaxuu-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2014, China announced it would set up a system to judge its citizens: on their trustworthiness, their public and social media behavior, the wisdom of their purchasing habits, how often they play video games, their interactions with law enforcement and government officials, whether they clean up after their dogs and more. Many pundits and academics saw this as an extraordinary step by an authoritarian state to enforce conformity on its 1.3 billion-plus residents. China isn’t doing this just to nudge people to be better citizens. Instead, it is punishing or rewarding them based on their “social credit score.” High rankings ensure quicker processing of government documents, better access to goods and housing, and other sorts of preferential treatment. Low rankings reduce or eliminate access to many goods, public and private services, and travel options. Beijing actively shames individuals it finds wanting. A cellphone app produces a graphic showing those nearby who are socially “deficient” and why they are considered untrustworthy. As Newsweek reported in 2018, the biggest sin of all is being a government critic. It detailed how an investigative journalist who had gone after official corruption found his daughter denied access to good schools, among many other penalties. Shades of “1984.” Yet as many publications have pointed out, the United States has a de facto equivalent — except it is overseen by private companies, not the government. These firms use artificial intelligence-driven algorithms to vacuum up a stunning variety of information points collected automatically by cellphone applications and off the internet. They use this data to make sweeping judgments about Americans — all without transparency about what goes into these judgments.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote the United States Postal Service.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-schmich-usps-carriers-in-a-storm-20200812-yzblgzhtunbtjdt3jv4go2yf6y-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Who’s to blame for looting? – Phil Kadner (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/11/21363348/chicago-looting-lori-lightfoot-kim-foxx-phil-kadner

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Aurora mayor backs civilian review board, body cameras for police – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200811/aurora-mayor-backs-civilian-review-board-body-cameras-for-police

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What’s at stake—for all of us—if looting flares up again Pervasive fear of crime is a sure-fire prescription for economic collapse. – JOE CAHILL (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/whats-stake-all-us-if-looting-flares-again

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Millions lose health insurance because of COVID-19 shutdowns – Bethany Blankley
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/illinois/report-millions-lose-health-insurance-because-of-covid-19-shutdowns/article_607197f6-dbd7-11ea-b0a9-1b3118062f3e.html

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Protesters move the line away from civil disobedience toward anarchy – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they will harm you, if not destroy you, if you do not vote for Democrats. How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-protesters-move-the-line-away-from-civil-disobedience-toward-anarchy/article_1612211d-c4ed-5147-a4f1-4e2750a6245f.html

CWB CHICAGO
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Groups of teens rob bicyclists on Mag Mile, outside Lincoln Park Zoo Groups of teenagers battered and robbed bicyclists twice over the weekend, according to police — once on the Magnificent Mile and again outside the Lincoln Park Zoo.
https://cwbchicago.com/2020/08/groups-of-teens-rob-bicyclists-on-mag-mile-outside-lincoln-park-zoo.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Madigan denies tying legislation to the employment of a ‘few individuals’ – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/madigan-denies-tying-legislation-to-the-employment-of-a-few-individuals/article_1741443e-dc1b-11ea-b889-9b545b6c8343.html

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Board Approves Three Referendum Questions for November Ballot (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will vote NO on the first referendum question and vote YES on the second referendum question.)
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=63256
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday to put three referendum questions on the November 2020 General Election ballot. Two questions seek the voters’ opinion on law enforcement issues: The first asks about funding for law enforcement while the second asks about law enforcement training methods. The third question asks voters about whether the County should stockpile personal protective equipment to protect against a further outbreak of COVID-19. “Residents have expressed a great deal of interest in these topics in recent months. Voters will share their opinions about public safety, weighing in on questions of public safety and actions we take to ensure the public health. Residents will provide us important feedback as we continue to work through the challenges presented by these unprecedented times,” said Chairman Dan Cronin. The referendum questions will appear on the ballot as follows: “Shall DuPage County continue to consider financial support of law enforcement and public safety its top budgeting priority?” In order to fight the spread of COVID-19, shall DuPage County obtain a stockpile of personal protective equipment for distribution to nursing homes, first responders, health care providers, and at risk communities who are not otherwise able to obtain personal protective equipment?” “Shall DuPage County continue to fund and support training methods that decrease the risk of injury to officers and suspects for local law enforcement agencies?”)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kamala Harris compared ICE officers to KKK   VP pick brings staunch defense of illegal immigrants, criticism of DHS – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/11/kamala-harris-compared-ice-officers-kkk/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— New civil rights appointee Christian Adams is for racial justice, not racial spoils system – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/new-civil-rights-appointee-christian-adams-is-for-racial-justice-not-racial-spoils-system

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Chicago Charity Frees Accused Terrorist and Burglars The Chicago Community Bail Fund has raised millions in the wake of the George Floyd protests, which it has used to post bond for many accused of violent crimes – Kevin Daley (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/chicago-charity-frees-accused-terrorist-and-burglars/?utm_source=actengage&utm_campaign=FreedomMail&utm_medium=email

FOX NEWS
— Chicago restaurant owner on ‘disturbing’ looting and rioting: ‘Business is terrible, the streets are empty’ Chicago restricted downtown access by raising its bridges – Joshua Nelson (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-business-owner-looting-rioting

AMERICAN THINKER
— Mail-in Voting and the Future of American Democracy – Jon N. Hall
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/08/mailin_voting_and_the_future_of_american_democracy.html

BREITBART
— Kamala Harris: 4th Most Liberal Senator; Backed Green New Deal, ‘Medicare for All’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/11/kamala-harris-4th-most-liberal-senator-backed-green-new-deal-medicare-for-all/
— Donald Trump: Kamala Harris ‘Meanest, Most Horrible, Most Disrespectful’ Senator – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/11/donald-trump-kamala-harris-meanest-most-horrible-most-disrespectful-senator/

BLAZE
— Black Lives Matter justifies Chicago violence, mass looting as ‘reparations’ ‘Anything they wanted to take, they can take it’ – CHRIS ENLOE (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs? Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use AA, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/black-lives-matter-justifies-chicago-violence-mass-looting-as-reparations

NEWSMAX
— Black Lives Matter Defends Chicago Looting as ‘Reparations’ – Brian Trusdell (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use AA, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans. How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?) )
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/chicago-looting-reparations-black-lives-matter/2020/08/11/id/981675/

TOWNHALL
— BLM Activists Defend Rioting in Chicago – Cortney O’Brien (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/08/11/black-lives-matter-activists-defend-monday-night-looting-in-chicago-n2574108

PJ MEDIA
— 5 Things to Know About Biden’s VP Pick, Kamala Harris – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/08/11/5-things-to-know-about-bidens-vp-pick-kamala-harris-n776833

NEWS BUSTERS
— CNN Stooges: ‘Trailblazer’ Harris’s ‘Vibrance’ Will Face ‘Powerful Forces’ of Racism, Sexism – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/08/11/cnn-stooges-trailblazer-harriss-vibrance-will-face-powerful-forces

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— ARE TODAY’S LEFTISTS TRULY MARXISTS? – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/are-todays-leftists-truly-marxists/

PATRIOT POST
— John Stossel Video: ‘Anti-Racist’ Racists Many activists make things worse in their obsession with race. (DIERSEN: What do you say to hate-filled Trump-haters who ever-increasingly call members of the following groups racists: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, heterosexuals, married people, non-poor people, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72655-john-stossel-video-anti-racist-racists-2020-08-12

NOQ REPORT
— Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the demise of the Democrat Party – David Ware
https://noqreport.com/2020/08/12/joe-biden-kamala-harris-and-the-demise-of-the-democrat-party/

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Lives Matter Denounces Arrests of Looters, Calls for Abolishing the Police – ZACHARY STIEBER (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/black-lives-matter-denounces-arrests-of-looters-calls-for-abolishing-the-police_3457442.html

POLITICO
— College towns fear super-spreader semester as students descend Local officials are bracing for a virus explosion triggered by young people living in tight quarters who disregard social distancing rules. – BIANCA QUILANTAN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/11/college-towns-coronavirus-393881

NBC NEWS
— Trump says Kamala Harris ‘nasty’ and ‘disrespectful’ to Joe Biden, surprised by VP pick – Lauren Egan and Kristen Welker
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/phony-kamala-trump-campaign-responds-harris-vp-pick-n1236467

MERCURY NEWS
— Nearly two-thirds of California voters support Black Lives Matter movement Views about the movement are highly partisan, with few Republicans holding a favorable view (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/11/nearly-two-thirds-of-california-voters-support-black-lives-matter-movement/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Summer Jobs for Young People Are Vanishing with the Pandemic – BEN FINLEY (DIERSEN: What did you do with the money that you earned from summer jobs? I did yard work and delivered newspapers during the summers of 1962, 1963, and 1964. I washed dishes during the summer of 1965. I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966. I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969. I used the money that I earned a) to buy a 1958 Chevy BelAir in 1964, b) to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, c) to pay for tuition and books at UIC 1966-1968, d) to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, e) to buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, and f) to pay for room and board, tuition, and books at NIU 1969-1970.)
https://businessjournaldaily.com/summer-jobs-for-young-people-are-vanishing-with-the-pandemic/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Kamala Harris and the Growing Political Power of Black Women – Melanye Price (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters shout at Black women that older White Republican men are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters count on Black women to get rid of older White Republican men once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/opinion/kamala-harris-joe-biden-election.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/opinion/kamala-harris-biden-running-mate.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled men-hating men-hater promotes hatred against men.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/books/review-entitled-how-male-privilege-hurts-women-kate-manne.html
— A New Clash Over Mail Voting: The Cost of the Postage Senator Chuck Schumer assailed the Postal Service for what he said was an effort to triple the cost to states of sending out mail-in ballots. The service said it was just a suggestion to use first-class mail. – Luke Broadwater and Hailey Fuchs
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/us/politics/post-office-mail-in-voting.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use George Floyd to get people to register to vote and to vote for Democrats.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/us/politics/democrats-voter-registration-george-floyd.html
— FRONT PAGE ARTICLE TITLE: Chicago: Black Area Embraces Protests But Still Has No Grocery Store – Astead W. Herndon
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/us/politics/black-lives-matter-chicago-roseland.html

NEW YORK POST
— Chicago locals fight off protesters and shut down BLM rally to prevent looting – Lee Brown (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://nypost.com/2020/08/12/chicago-locals-fight-off-protesters-and-shut-down-blm-rally/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/11/democrats-are-trying-appease-left-wing-revolutionaries-it-wont-work/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters shout at immigrants that older White Republican men are White supremacts, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters count on immigrants to get rid of older White Republican men once and for all.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/08/12/americas-immigration-system-broken-heres-how-we-can-fix-column/3317521001/

ABC HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
— 3 arrested for spray painting on ‘Back the Blue’ mural in Tampa, police say – Emily McCain (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/3-arrested-for-spray-painting-on-back-the-blue-mural-in-tampa-police-say

WTSP
— ‘Back the Blue’ mural painted outside Tampa Police Department vandalized again
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/back-the-blue-mural-vandalized/67-285be818-93c0-4c18-88db-23ba19e2a852

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— After Chicago Looting and Coronavirus, Businesses Consider Closing Shop On Jeweler’s Row, businesses saw their inventory wiped out. “Forty-two years of business—what I have is gone.” – Joe Barrett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-chicago-looting-and-coronavirus-businesses-consider-closing-shop-11597180484
— Back to School? Look Out for Covid-Tracking Surveillance Tech Coronavirus touches off a wave of school spending on tracking technology—but how will it be used when the pandemic ends? – Julie Jargon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/back-to-school-look-out-for-covid-tracking-surveillance-tech-11597150800

FORBES
— Trump Says NBA In ‘Big Trouble’ Due To Kneeling For Anthem, Calls Players ‘Nasty’ And ‘Very Dumb’ – Tommy Beer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2020/08/11/trump-says-nba-in-big-trouble-due-to-kneeling-for-anthem-calls-players-nasty-and-very-dumb/#2f8edea35738

NEWSWEEK
— Black Lives Matter Chicago Organizer Defends Looting: ‘That’s Reparations’ – KHALEDA RAHMAN (DIERSEN: How strong is fear of Democrat-led vandalism, Democrat-led looting, Democrat-led rioting, and other Democrat-led crimes in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? How much has the aforesaid fear discouraged homeowners and businesses from displaying Republican signs?)
https://www.newsweek.com/black-lives-matter-chicago-defends-looting-reparations-1524502
— Trump Says Facebook, Google ‘100 Percent’ Want Total Control of Information Americans Receive – BENJAMIN FEARNOW (DIERSEN: Who controls you? My critics/opponents want to control everything that everyone reads in Illinois. My critics/opponents want the leaders of the following to control me and to control everything that is in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-says-facebook-google-100-percent-want-total-control-information-americans-receive-1524442

August 11 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago looting: South Loop assesses damage to businesses after night of unrest Target, Binny’s liquor store, beauty supply shop among businesses targeted by looters – John Garcia and Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-looting-south-loop-today-unrest/6364011/

NBC5
— Black Lives Matter Holds Rally Supporting Individuals Arrested in Chicago Looting Monday (DIERSEN: That shouts that BLM promotes looting.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/black-lives-matter-holds-rally-supporting-individuals-arrested-in-chicago-looting-monday/2320365/

CBS2
— Group Gathers At Central District Police Station, Tries To Get People Who Were Arrested For Looting Downtown Released From Police Custody – Megan Hickey (DIERSEN: That shouts that BLM promotes looting.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/group-gathers-at-central-district-police-station-tries-to-get-people-arrested-for-looting-downtown-released-from-police-custody/
— Vandals Smash Up Sarpino’s Pizzeria In South Loop
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/vandals-smash-up-sarpinos-pizzeria-in-south-loop/
— Activists Say Looting Is Unacceptable, But Speaks To Greater Societal Problems – Suzanne Le Mignot
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/activists-say-looting-is-unacceptable-but-speaks-to-greater-societal-problems/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Protesters rally outside Chicago police station, call for release of arrested looters Protesters gathered outside a Chicago police station Monday night, calling for the release of looters who were arrested earlier in the morning. (DIERSEN: That shouts that protestors promote looting.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/839089

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls for unity, political fallout from latest round of Chicago unrest and continuing violence could linger – GREGORY PRATT, JOHN BYRNE and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-downtown-looting-political-reaction-20200810-6jjppnfvybgvvl33qucp2e67ty-story.html
— Police shooting of Englewood man reignites political debate and looting as Mag Mile trashed, 13 cops injured, 2 people shot
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-downtown-looting-20200810-3zwa3b7zzrc5vdyb4qjqywrjvu-story.html
— Black Lives Matter protest: ‘We don’t need police. We need care.’ – PAIGE FRY (DIERSEN: Those who break laws do not want police around.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-downtown-looting-black-lives-matter-protest-20200811-lvejnsexhbgtjfixcgioih7dn4-story.html
— Hockey, rocked by racist acts, embraces Black Lives Matter campaigns – MORGAN CAMPBELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/national-sports/sns-nyt-nhl-racism-protests-george-floyd-20200810-2jxjpdi4yfajlkekvkdlzzxk6u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Looters are looters no matter what the circumstances Don’t be confused. The young people smashing and grabbing on the Mag Mile on Sunday weren’t protesting. They were stealing. – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/10/21362713/looters-are-looters-no-matter-what-circumstances
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Americans pay price as Trump fails to lead. At a time when bold action is imperative, the president offers posturing and gestures.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/10/21362562/jesse-jackson-donald-trump-executive-orders-evictions
— Hundreds square off with police in West Side confrontation A large crowd was throwing bottles, rocks and bricks at officers. The reason the crowd gathered remains unclear. – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/10/21362338/chicago-police-west-side-confrontation-protest-madison-street-garfield-park

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Will recorder office referendum get axed in DuPage? – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200811/will-recorder-office-referendum-get-axed-in-dupage
— Naperville election petitions available in mid-August (DIERSEN: How do the leaders of your municipality a) treat you, b) treat those in your municipal district, and c) treat those who share your demographics? How do they treat those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Do they promote LGBTQ activity, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? What are the demographics a) of those who they promote and b) of those who they cancel? I should write a book about the leaders of Wheaton and how they have treated me since 1978.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200810/naperville-election-petitions-available-in-mid-august
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nominating petitions for the 2021 Naperville municipal election will be available beginning Monday, Aug. 17, in the city clerk’s office at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Petitions may be circulated for signatures beginning Aug. 25. Up for election in 2021 are four city council seats. To qualify as a candidate, you must be a registered voter of the city and have lived within the corporate limits for at least a year. Petitions for nomination must be filed with the clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, through Monday, Nov. 23, excluding weekend days. A primary will be held on Feb. 23, 2021, if more than four candidates file for any one office, or if there are more than 16 candidates for council. The general election will be April 6. For details about obtaining a petition for candidacy, call the clerk’s office at (630) 305-5300.)

WTTW
— Illinois U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Says Chicago May Need National Guard If Looting Continues – Paul Caine
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/10/gop-congressman-says-chicago-may-need-national-guard-if-looting-continues

NPR ILLINOIS
— Republican Convention To Mandate Masks, Track Attendees’ Movements – STEVE HARRISON
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/republican-convention-mandate-masks-track-attendees-movements#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— Ignore Illinois cases, positivity and focus on hospitalizations, deaths – Ted Dabrowki and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/ignore-illinois-cases-positivity-and-focus-on-hospitalizations-deaths-wirepoints/
— BLM Chicago Says Sunday night was a ‘slave revolt’ and we can’t expect rioters to play by the rules – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/blm-chicago-says-sunday-night-was-a-slave-revolt-and-we-cant-expect-rioters-to-play-by-the-rules-quicktake/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Democrats Use Pandemic and Riots to Unseat Trump – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/08/democrats-use-pandemic-and-riots-to-unseat-trump/

FOX NEWS
— Black Lives Matter holds rally in Chicago to support those arrested after looting, unrest “That is reparations,” a BLM organizer said. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance” – David Aaro (DIERSEN: That shouts that BLM promotes looting.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-lives-matter-holds-rally-chicago-support-arrested-looting-unrest
— College student faces potential disciplinary action over Trump photo, political Facebook post A students’ rights organization demanded that the school drop its proceedings against the student – Tyler Olson (DIERSEN: The Post Office hired me in 1966 when I was 18 years old, but it would not have if I had been active in Republican politics in high school. IRS hired me in 1971, but it would not have if I had been active in Republican politics while I earned my bachelor’s degree. GAO hired me in 1980, but it would not have if I had been active in Republican politics while I earned my MBA.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/college-student-disciplinary-action-trump-photo-zoom-political-facebook-post

GOPUSA
— Seattle’s Socialist City Council Cuts Police Funding With More Cuts To Come
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93216

AMERICAN THINKER
— Have Conservatives Gone Dark? Going dark in a general sense means to cease communications or activities. – John Kudla (DIERSEN: Who in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, in your county, and in Illinois promotes conservative principles? I have been putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out since 2000. Since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning. Since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 375, 700 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/08/have_conservatives_gone_dark.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— China Means to Take Over the World China’s reach is far more widespread than many people have understood, and China’s ultimate goal is total control of the world and its economy. – Angela Kelley (DIERSEN: What do you say to those activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote Communist China?)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/10/china-means-to-take-over-the-world/
— A Blueprint for a Pacifist, Socialist Republic The Democratic Party is now committed to a far more radical socialist platform than has ever been remotely hinted at by a serious American national party. – Conrad Black
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/10/a-blueprint-for-a-pacifist-socialist-republic/

BREITBART
— Chicago Top Cop: We’re Coming for Looters, over 100 Arrests Already – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/10/chicago-top-cop-were-coming-for-looters-over-100-arrests-already/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Seattle Rioters Ransack Amazon Store, Whole Foods, Bank Ahead of Defund the Police Vote – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/10/seattle-rioters-ransack-amazon-store-whole-foods-bank-ahead-of-defund-the-police-vote/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Kasich says “Supporting Trump Is Not Consistent with Biblical Teachings — Biden Is a Man of Deep Faith.”
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/10/kasich-supporting-trump-is-not-consistent-with-biblical-teachings-biden-is-a-man-of-deep-faith/
— Mayor Lightfoot: We Don’t Need Federal Troops, We Need Gun Control – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/10/mayor-lightfoot-we-dont-need-federal-troops-we-need-gun-control/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— What If Planned Parenthood Got Treated Like The NRA? – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/33062-what-if-planned-parenthood-got-treated-nra

DAILY SIGNAL
— 3 Key Concepts That Woke ‘Anti-Racists’ Believe – Jarrett Stepman (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, GAO hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that GAO treated me, that is, that GAO discriminated against me, just like Congress wanted GAO to and b) that Congress approved of GAO’s discriminatory up-or-out policy for GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/10/3-key-concepts-that-woke-anti-racists-believe/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Racism Is Solved Through Discrimination)

TOWNHALL
— The Border Crossing Covid Problem Is More Serious Than What’s Being Reported – Todd Bensman
https://townhall.com/columnists/toddbensman/2020/08/11/as-border-patrol-agents-fall-to-covid-top-border-chief-confirms-they-are-transporting-sick-illegal-migrants-to-us-hospitals-n2574063
— Washington Post’s Token ‘Conservative’ Sealed Her Fate as a Closeted Progressive – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/08/10/wapos-token-conservative-theres-no-need-for-the-gop-n2574072

THE HILL
— Weak mayors destroy America’s great cities – JOHN FEEHERY
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/511423-feehery-weak-mayors-destroy-americas-great-cities
— Lightfoot snaps at reporter after question of ‘going too easy’ on Chicago looters: ‘Do not bait us’ – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/511374-lightfoot-snaps-at-reporter-after-question-of-going-too-easy-on-chicago

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM is extremely anti-religious.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-lives-matter-church-mural_l_5f317cd7c5b6960c066aae56

NBC NEWS
— Black people in Portland struggle to be heard amid protests – AP (DIERSEN: Which groups struggle to be heard in the organizations that you are a member of? Those like me who support the traditional 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 struggle to be heard in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-people-portland-struggle-be-heard-amid-protests-n1236275

CNN
— Seattle police chief announces her retirement after city council votes to cut the police budget by nearly $4 million – Madeline Holcombe
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/11/us/seattle-police-chief-budget-cut-4-million/index.html

CNBC
— Banks and tech giants including JPMorgan and Amazon pledge to hire 100,000 minority New Yorkers – Hugh Son (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/10/banks-and-tech-companies-including-jpmorgan-google-and-amazon-form-new-york-jobs-council.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— C.E.O.s Pledge to Hire 100,000 Low-Income and Minority New Yorkers – David Gelles (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/business/coronavirus-new-york-city-minority-workers.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Arrests Target Press Freedom in Hong Kong – Austin Ramzy and Tiffany May (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want those arrested who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/09/world/asia/hong-kong-arrests-lai-national-security-law.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Is America ‘even capable of treating the masses of Black people with decency and dignity?”)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/cornel-west-is-america-even-capable-of-treating-the-masses-of-black-people-with-decency-and-dignity/2020/08/11/bbc348b6-c836-11ea-a99f-3bbdffb1af38_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump tries scaring suburban women; Biden tries to meet their real needs.” How successful have Trump-haters been in making women hate Trump in the following: your block, your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county district, and your county?
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-trump-biden-and-suburban-moms-20200811-au4ww34zwzdxrfpnwz2ybj7464-story.html

MARKET WATCH
— Top CEOs pledge to hire 100,000 low-income and minority New Yorkers – Mike Murphy (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/top-ceos-pledge-to-hire-100000-low-income-and-minority-new-yorkers-2020-08-10

FORBES
— 8 Things Any CEO Can Do To Advance Diversity And Inclusion Right Now – Carmen Morris (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO employers post signs that say the following are NOT WELCOME: those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, citizens of American, Christian, Italian American, German American, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmenmorris/2020/08/11/8-things-any-ceo-can-do-to-advance-diversity-and-inclusion-right-now/
— Black Lives Matter! Time Employers Update Their Interview Questions – Robin Ryan (DIERSEN: Eve-increasingly, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO employers want hire, retain, and promote those who are Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, BLMers, LGBTQers, moderate, liberal, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, in America illegally, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2020/08/11/black-lives-matter-time-employers-update-their-interview-questions/

ORANGE COUNTY RECORD
— City Council races take shape in Orange County – ALICIA ROBINSON (DIERSEN: How do the leaders of your municipality a) treat you, b) treat those in your municipal district, and c) treat those who share your demographics? How do they treat those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Do they promote LGBTQ activity, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? What are the demographics a) of those who they promote and b) of those who they cancel? I should write a book about the leaders of Wheaton and how they have treated me since 1978.)
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/08/10/city-council-races-take-shape-in-orange-county/

SAN MARCOS RECORD
— Attracting High-Quality Employers Is Key To Better Paying Jobs – JASON GIULIETTI (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/features/attracting-high-quality-employers-key-better-paying-jobs

NEWSWEEK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago Protesters Surround Police Station Demanding Looters Be Freed – KHALEDA RAHMAN
https://www.newsweek.com/protesters-gather-chicago-police-station-1524230
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ariel Atkins, of Black Lives Matter Chicago, told The Chicago Tribune that the demonstration was in response to the police shooting of a man on Sunday and to demand the release of those arrested in the ensuing looting. Atlkins told the newspaper that protesters are “demanding that police be defunded. Police should not be here.” Atkins also suggested that the looting that took place was justified. “I think [the looting] is fine. People protest however they need to. People do whatever they need,” she said. “These businesses have insurance. They can get it all back. We can’t get our lives back once they kill us.” In videos posted on Twitter by LaRiviere, Atkins is heard telling the crowd outside the station: “We are in a pandemic. People are about to face evictions in numbers we have never seen before. “People don’t have a job. Why is [Chicago Mayor Lori] Lightfoot so stressed about some buildings when people are dying? “Why is she so OK with us being beaten and gassed, our lives threatened? Why is she so willing to put us away for life for looting?” In a tweet on Monday night, Black Lives Matter Chicago wrote: “Multiple people have been released since we started rallying. Direct action works.” Black Lives Matter Chicago have been contacted for additional comment.)

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Will Biden’s Vice Presidential Pick Come From a Minority Group? Not Necessarily Joe Biden is drawing on a short list of women, who outnumber men in population and voter numbers, to be included on the Democratic ticket. – Susan Milligan (DIERSEN: In what ways are you a minority? Because I support the traditional 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, I am a minority in the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Organization, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I am also a minority because I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, because I am 100% German American, because I am a draft avoider like Joe Biden and Donald Trump, because my ancestors have been in America since 1844, because I lived in Crete 1948-1972, because I was a union member for almost 12 years, because I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, because I have been a federal retiree for almost 23 years, etc.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-08-10/will-bidens-vice-presidential-pick-come-from-a-minority-group-not-necessarily

LAW 360
— Ex-Bloomberg Reporter Slams Newsroom As Sexist, Racist
https://www.law360.com/employment/articles/1300107/ex-bloomberg-reporter-slams-newsroom-as-sexist-racist