February 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— New Mike Madigan replacement Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar sworn in after Edward Guerra Kodatt resigns – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/angelica-guerrero-cuellar-sworn-in-as-new-madigan-replacement/10369793/
— New threat to blow up Capitol even as militia suspects are rounded up. – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/us-capitol-threat-insurrection-riot-january-6/10371047/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois Rep. Marie Newman places transgender flag outside office, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-rep-marie-newman-places-transgender-flag-outside-office-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-responds

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP can’t win with Trump at its center. The Republican Party needs to shed itself of former Boss Trump or, for practical purposes, it will cease to exist.” Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Far too many Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform, that is, far too many of the aforesaid are RINOs if not anti-conservatives. Republicans who support Trump do so despite concerns/disappointments because he has done more than any Republican president since Reagan to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/25/22301049/trumpism-republican-party-2024-election-jim-hendren-gene-lyons
— Eight almost enough? Endorsements make Ald. Harris clear frontrunner in race to lead state Democratic Party. Ald. Michelle Harris (8th) received eight endorsements Thursday, bringing her nearly two-thirds of the vote needed to succeed Mike Madigan as party chair. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/25/22301754/michelle-harris-endorsements-frontrunner-illinois-state-democratic-party-kelly-castro
— Cancel ‘cancel culture’ – Mona Charen
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on canceling others. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/25/22301236/cancel-culture-puberty-blockers-mona-charen
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs a) glorify and praise citizens of foreign countries and b) dump citizens of America.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/24/22291231/reimplement-international-entrepreneur-rule-immigrant-entrepreneurs-editorial
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s false fraud claims.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/25/22302124/conservative-gathering-feature-trumps-false-fraud-claims

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan picks another House successor after quickly forcing out his first choice over ‘alleged questionable conduct’ – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-speaker-madigan-house-replacement-guerrero-cuellar-20210225-xbxr56twbveihdzkzgifhffb4i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Illinois US Rep. Marie Newman’s transgender daughter in feud over LGBTQ rights.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-marie-newman-marjorie-taylor-greene-transgender-rights-20210225-bx67japa3fbmlhvqhrrgab4sni-story.html
— River Forest board approves creation of diversity, equity, inclusion committee – STEVE SCHERING
(DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/river-forest/ct-rfl-diversity-committee-tl-0304-20210225-xtno7jyflraivcdegigjspyhj4-story.html
— Black Chicago police officers band together for new voice during reckoning over racism in law enforcement – ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-black-chicago-police-organization-20210225-dvbzcs4z3feqvix4sumhcbbgru-story.html
— Marie Newman vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene | Madigan’s successor 2.0 | Activists lambast Cook County for sending COVID-19 money to sheriff’s office. – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-newman-taylor-greene-transgender-republican-granduated-tax-spin-20210225-6fu4vngggjha7ljyxc52vlp5ja-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Helping you gain a deeper understanding of local candidates – Jim Slusher
(DIERSEN: Candidates on April 6 ballots should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210225/helping-you-gain-a-deeper-understanding-of-local-candidates
— In final fundraising push, Glen Ellyn Food Pantry gets village approval to move to new home – Katlyn Smith
(DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone will be will he handing out welfare and/or collecting welfare.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210224/in-final-fundraising-push-glen-ellyn-food-pantry-gets-village-approval-to-move-to-new-home
— ‘All politics are local’: Palatine league organizes 16 virtual election forums – Elena
Ferrarin (DIERSEN: Candidates on April 6 ballots should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210225/all-politics-are-local-palatine-league-organizes-16-virtual-election-forums
— Wheaton League of Women Voters offers video voter guide for April 6 election – Mary Pritchard
(DIERSEN: Candidates on April 6 ballots should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210225/wheaton-league-of-women-voters-offers-video-voter-guide-for-april-6-election
— Mark Senak: 2021 candidate profile for Glen Ellyn Village President
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210225/mark-senak-2021-candidate-profile-for-glen-ellyn-village-president
— Heidi Holan: 2021 candidate, College of DuPage board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210225/heidi-holan-2021-candidate-college-of-dupage-board

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— How the 1908 race riot and Black history reform have risen to the spotlight for Illinois – Natalie Pierre
(DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, will Illinois Democrats demand that all Illinois Republicans disclose what their ancestors did in 1908. My ancestors on my father’s side operated Crete’s only hardware store. My ancestors on my mother’s side operated a farm in Grant Park.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/25/why-1908-race-riot-black-history-back-spotlight-illinois/4576369001/

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s false fraud claims.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/conservative-gathering-to-feature-trumps-false-fraud-claims

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrat teachers promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/teaching-students-new-black-history#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “It’s All About Trump: CPAC Seems Poised To Ignore Republican Identity Crisis.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/its-all-about-trump-cpac-seems-poised-ignore-republican-identity-crisis#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading standards move past legislative obstacles; ISBE pushes back on criticism – Demetrios Sanders
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/illinois-culturally-responsive-teaching-and-leading-standards-move-past-legislative-obstacles-isbe-pushes-back-on-criticism/

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP pounces on Welch’s mention of graduated income tax idea
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/25/ilgop-pounces-on-welchs-mention-of-graduated-income-tax-idea/
— 1,884 new confirmed and probable cases; 32 additional deaths; 1,463 hospitalized; 334 in ICU; 2.5 percent average case positivity; 2.7 percent average test positivity rate; 66,274 average daily doses; 2.44 million doses administered
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/25/1884-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-32-additional-deaths-1463-hospitalized-334-in-icu-25-percent-average-case-positivity-27-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-66274-average-daily-doses-244-million/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House passes Equality Act despite objections over religious freedom, women’s sports. Three Republicans join Democrats as GOP support dips from 2019 – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/25/house-passes-equality-act-despite-objections-over-/
— Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industry – AP
(DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to pay publishers for the right to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they post on their websites. Of course, they ignore the fact that the newsletters drive lots of traffic to the publishers’ websites. Of course, they ignore the fact that the newsletters are not-for-profit. My critics/opponents want a) to stop me from sending out the newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading the newsletters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/24/facebook-says-it-will-pay-1b-over-3-years-to-news-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Not an actual problem’: Top Democrat dismisses conservative censorship complaints. – Nihal Krishan
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to continue to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democrat-dismisses-conservative-censorship-complaints

FOX NEWS
— Rush Limbaugh to be honored at CPAC, inducted into Conservative Hall of Fame. Limbaugh will also be honored with video tribute at Ronald Reagan Dinner Saturday night. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/rush-limbaugh-to-be-honored-at-cpac
— Citizens United rolls out anti-Biden campaign to ‘fight back’ against agenda, defend Trump’s record. Citizens United rolling out project at Conservative Political Action Conference starting Thursday. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/citizens-united-anti-biden-campaign-defend-trump-record

GOPUSA
— DC Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Remove ‘Emancipation Memorial’ Featuring Lincoln
(DIERSEN: DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton should offer to take Lincoln statutes that Illinois Democrats do not want.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106908
— Nearly Half Of Trump Voters Would Leave GOP For Trump Party, Poll Finds
(DIERSEN: Of course, ever-increasingly, anti-conservatives use Trump to drive conservatives out of the GOP.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106832

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden Opening Border for ‘Murderers, Rapists’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/illegals-criminals-rapists-texas/2021/02/25/id/1011573/

CBN NEWS
— ‘Chilling’ War on Conservative Media: Some Warn Dems Trying to ‘Silence All Opposing Views’ – George Thomas
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to silence me and my views. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2021/february/war-on-conservative-media-intensifies-some-warn-dems-trying-to-silence-all-opposing-views-and-control-your-life

PJ MEDIA
— Christian Science Monitor: If You Don’t Like Public Schools Proselytizing for Islam, You’re a Racist – ROBERT SPENCER
(DIERSEN: Islam is more like a political party or country without borders than a religion.)
https://pjmedia.com/culture/robert-spencer/2021/02/21/christian-science-monitor-if-you-dont-like-public-schools-proselytizing-for-islam-youre-a-racist-n1427210

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Top 10 Most Corrupt U.S. Cities from 1976-2019 Run by Democrats 87% of the Time – Nick Kangadis
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/top-10-most-corrupt-us-cities-1976-2019-run-democrats-87-pct-time

OPEN SECRETS
— Trump allies among top CPAC sponsors – Anna Massoglia
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/02/trump-allies-at-cpac-2021/

ONE NEWS NOW
— A wolf in sheep’s clothing … in Christianity’s evangelical heartland. The Islamic Center of Wheaton is an Islamist stronghold in the heartland of evangelical Christianity, promoting anti-Western and anti-Semitic ideologies among Muslim Americans. – Hesham Shehab
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/guest-commentary/2021/02/25/a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-in-christianitys-evangelical-heartland
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton, Illinois, is home to Wheaton College, which is dubbed the “Harvard of Christian schools” in America. The city also boasts of 73 churches, supporting its claim to be the town with the “second most churches per capita in America.” But when the First Assembly of God lost its mortgage in 2013, the Islamic Center of Wheaton (ICW) paid $3.15 million for the seven-acre property and moved into the building – creating a hotbed for Islamic extremism in the middle of America’s evangelical epicenter. Being the first mosque ever to set roots in the town where America’s most prominent Christian evangelist Billy Graham went to seminary, ICW raised a lot of interest in the community. On its first “Open Mosque Day,” it attracted 250 people, mainly Christians and students from Wheaton College who enjoyed the hospitality of the new worship center. “We want to present a positive image of an Islamic center …. We just want to be a good neighbor …,” ICW president and spokesman Dr. Abraham Antar told the Chicago Tribune in late 2013. Yet, Wheaton families of any religion – including the suburb’s diverse Muslim community – should question the rosy image that Antar seeks to project. ICW’s leaders belong to Islamist organizations that stem from extremist, often violent movements based in the Middle East and South Asia. In-house guides For example, Antar himself is an “active volunteer” with two Islamist groups (the Muslim American Society [MAS] and the Chicago chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America [ICNA]) that have openly declared their allegiance to foreign extremists. Moreover, his wife Zahra was a speaker at a 2016 convention in Chicago jointly hosted by the same organizations. (See sidebar) It doesn’t stop there. Ibrahim Dardasawi, the imam of ICW, is a frequent guest at Islamist conventions in Chicago, including events sponsored by MAS-ICNA and American Muslims for Palestine, an anti-Israel nonprofit accused of providing a “platform for anti-Semitism.” For years, Dardasawi has “blessed” these conventions with his mellow voice in recitations of the Quran and Nasheeds (Islamic songs). While Dardasawi mainly leads prayers and delivers sermons at ICW, the vice president of the mosque – Sheikh Omer Haqqani – is more active in public outreach, interfaith relations, and youth education behalf of the mosque. Sadly, Haqqani may not be offering mentorship that helps young Muslims at ICW integrate with the community. He is a graduate of India’s fundamentalist Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, also known as Nadwa. (See sidebar). In any case, it is unclear what Haqqani teaches Muslim youth about their Christian neighbors and Islam. When asked during an interview about the books he uses for religious education at ICW, Haqqani refused to answer, possibly because the mosque curriculum draws upon the same radical theories espoused by his alma mater. Outside guides In addition to its radical leadership, Wheaton’s only mosque also plays host to extremist guest speakers. Locals visiting the worship center might chance upon Islamists such as Sabri Samirah, who presented a Friday sermon, or khutbah, at ICW in 2015. Samirah is a well-known Muslim Brotherhood leader in Jordan, and the former chairman of a pro-Hamas nonprofit shuttered in 2004 because of its role in financing international terrorism. His invitation to preach at ICW further reveals the mosque’s radical ideological identity. Indeed, Samirah’s appearance followed 11 years of exile after he was designated a security threat by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services. Furthermore, Wheaton evangelists visiting ICW should be wary of the missionizing purpose behind its “Open Mosque” days. These events are often sponsored by GainPeace, an ICNA offshoot that whitewashes militant jihad in early Islamic history and misinforms non-Muslims. In a nationwide billboard campaign, GainPeace sought to ensure Christians that Muslims honor Jesus as a respected and revered prophet. However, less-public GainPeace training materials slander the Christian understanding of Jesus as rooted in paganism and “sketchy biographical material, poorly researched and compiled.” Successfully misguiding Nevertheless, there are signs that ICW’s propagandist teachings may be working. It’s apparent the Chicago suburb remains ignorant of the Islamic center’s radical agenda – as indicated by a Wheaton College professor who violated the school’s spiritual principles in 2015 by declaring that Muslims and Christians worship the same god, and other faculty who delivered flowers to ICW and begged “repentance for the ways in which evangelicals have abused Muslims.” It’s a pity that (Milton) Township, which boasts one of the most diverse Muslim refugee populations in the U.S., only has the Islamic Center of Wheaton – a proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing – for its Muslim immigrants. The mosque promotes intolerance, anti-Semitism, and victimhood, ultimately hindering the integration of the new Muslim generations into the American community. To be a good neighbor to and a positive influence on these refugee families – as Dr. Abraham Antar declared years ago – ICW should revoke its affiliation with extremist organizations and cleanse its leadership ranks of Islamist elements. Otherwise, Wheaton’s only mosque should be exposed and discredited as a radical institution incapable of assimilation. Hesham Shehab is the Chicago associate at the Counter-Islamist Grid, a project of the Middle East Forum. This column is printed with permission. Opinions expressed in ‘Perspectives’ columns published by OneNewsNow.com are the sole responsibility of the article’s author(s), or of the person(s) or organization(s) quoted therein, and do not necessarily represent those of the staff or management of, or advertisers who support the American Family News Network, OneNewsNow.com, our parent organization or its other affiliates.)

EPOCH TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Conservatives Flock to Grassroots GOP Positions to Push Party Reform – PETR SVAB
(DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Far too many Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform, that is, far too many of the aforesaid are RINOs if not anti-conservatives. Republicans who support Trump do so despite concerns/disappointments because he has done more than any Republican president since Reagan to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/conservatives-flock-to-grassroots-gop-positions-to-push-party-reform_3699351.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Conservatives across the country are applying for local Republican official positions in a bid to reform the party. Some feel a major part of the party establishment consists of “Republicans in name only,” or RINOs, who no longer represent their voter base. The movement aims to fill the many vacant positions of precinct committee officers. Those involved in the effort estimate that roughly 400,000 of these jobs exist nationwide, with half or more empty, although the precise number is hard to determine since the GOP doesn’t publish overall data. These grassroots positions wield significant power and influence. Either directly or through electors and delegates, they elect state GOP leaders as well as a state’s delegation to the Republican National Committee (RNC), which then elects the national party leadership. They are also commonly drawn upon to fill election oversight positions, such as poll observers and ballot signature verification monitors. Some local party committees also endorse primary candidates and may organize get-out-the-vote efforts for a particular candidate. Interest in the committee positions surged in recent weeks after the topic was picked up by several conservative writers and personalities, and began to spread on social media. The general sentiment of the movement is that Republicans need to get more actively involved in politics and demand that their party and its candidates faithfully represent their values. The idea of virtually taking over the Republican Party through filling vacant precinct positions has long been advocated by Arizona lawyer Dan Schultz. Since at least 2009, he’s produced a book, a website, and numerous articles and videos on the subject and sought to influence the party’s movers and shakers, with limited success. The major breakthrough appears to have come on Feb. 6, when Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, hosted Schultz on his talk show. Interest then started to snowball, with several articles in small conservative outlets and further appearances on Bannon’s show, Schultz told The Epoch Times.)
— Democrat’s $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill Is ‘Neo-Socialist Wish List’: Sen. John Kennedy – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/bidens-1-9-trillion-relief-bill-is-neo-socialist-wish-list-sen-john-kennedy_3710818.html

THE HILL
— McConnell says he’d back Trump as 2024 GOP nominee – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/540625-mcconnell-says-hed-back-trump-as-2024-gop-nominee
— House passes sweeping protections for LGBTQ people – ALEX GANGITANO AND JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/540558-house-passes-sweeping-protections-for-lgbtq-people
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But the measure received strong pushback from conservatives, with critics arguing that it could infringe on religious liberties, could lead to taxpayer-funded abortion. They have also taken issue with its language allowing transgender women to take part in women’s sports. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) forcing two motion to vacate procedural votes, arguing that members needed “some time to think about how they’re going to vote on the Equality Act, but because the Equality Act, truly destroys women’s sports and women’s rights.” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) vowed to fight it in the courts if it is signed into law, arguing it is unconstitutional and blasting Democrats for opting not to have the bill go through the committee process. “The definition of sex in HR 5 inserts the right to abortion into the Civil Rights Act, the Equality Act could be used to force a universal right to abortion until birth, it forces medical professionals to conduct or assist in performing abortions and perform certain surgeries, administer hormone blockers even if it is against their medical advice, forces employers to cover sexual assignment surgeries, forces schools, hospitals, and businesses to recognize a chosen gender. I can go down the list, but this is about power and control,” he said on the floor. Major companies like AT&T, Bank of America, Chevron, CVS, and General Motors support the passage of the legislation and are part of Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition.)
— Democrats’ letter targeting Fox, Newsmax for misinformation sparks clash during hearing. – REBECCA KLAR
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/540386-democrats-letter-targeting-fox-newsmax-for-misinformation-sparks-clash
— Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. replaces banned weed, LGBTQ rights flags — with bigger ones – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/540323-pennsylvania-lt-gov-replaces-banned-weed-lgbtq-rights-flags-with-bigger

NBC NEWS
— Trump was once a CPAC pariah. Now he’s the confab’s king
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/trump-was-once-cpac-pariah-now-he-s-confab-s-n1258828

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Facebook signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers – ROD McGUIRK
(DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to pay publishers for the right to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they post on their websites. Of course, they ignore the fact that the newsletters drive lots of traffic to the publishers’ websites. Of course, they ignore the fact that the newsletters are not-for-profit. My critics/opponents want a) to stop me from sending out the newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading the newsletters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.startribune.com/facebook-signs-pay-deals-with-3-australian-news-publishers/600027485/

YAHOO
— Noem: Democrats used COVID to promote fear and change America. South Dakota governor calls out the left’s politicization of coronavirus on ‘Hannity’
https://news.yahoo.com/noem-democrats-used-covid-promote-031732945.html

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republican No-Shows for CPAC Gathering Are Who’s Who of the GOP.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/republican-no-shows-for-cpac-gathering-are-who-s-who-of-the-gop

February 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— WTTW takes a stand against left-leaning bias — a welcome media move – MARK GLENNON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-wttw-balta-bias-20210223-p3jfduewszeqda6k6liqbyf2uq-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs ‘Welcoming City’ ordinance update ending Chicago police cooperation with federal immigration agents – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-welcoming-city-lightfoot-20210223-bthyklzojjha3evtbevp6v45vy-story.html
— Oak Park board to pursue proclamation apologizing for past harms; trustees divided on reparations proposals – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-park-reparations-tl-0225-20210223-baewookh6bb7rj6y5jlndymbny-story.html
— Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch gets reprieve from Biden administration through transition | Illinois’ top Democrats split over next state party chair | Pro-Trump Downstate Sen. Darren Bailey launches gubernatorial bid – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-federal-prosecutor-madigan-lausch-biden-spin-20210224-55vljg6j6zgrnjgeeznqqq6jtu-story.html
— John Lausch stays for now. Thank you. We’ll take it. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-corruption-ethics-john-lausch-stays-20210223-dbtg5b7s2jcq3a432ddfa7zvay-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Arlington Park on the block: Corporate owner Churchill Downs looks to sell historic racetrack. Churchill Downs Inc. is pitching the 93-year-old track as a “redevelopment opportunity,” meaning 2021 could be the last year the horses run at Arlington. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/23/22298122/arlington-park-sale-churchill-downs-illinois-horse-racing

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lausch to stay as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor. White House reportedly agrees to request from Sen. Durbin and Duckworth to keep him on, at least for now. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/lausch-stay-chicagos-top-federal-prosecutor
— The intriguing fight to succeed Chairman Madigan. The battle over who will head the Illinois Democratic Party takes some very unusual twists. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/intriguing-fight-succeed-chairman-madigan

WREX
— Pritzker, Democrats celebrate monumental criminal justice law while GOP, police push back – Mike Miletich
https://wrex.com/2021/02/22/pritzker-democrats-celebrate-monumental-criminal-justice-law-while-gop-police-push-back/

LAGRANGE PATCH
— La Grange Village Official Bashes Trump. Trustee criticizes ex-president in asking board to approve contracts. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/la-grange-village-official-bashes-trump

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Polling Places for Today’s GOP Primary Elections in Algonquin, Grafton & Nunda Townships – Ballots Today Will Determine All But One Township Official
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/polling-places-for-todays-gop-primary-elections-in-algonquin-grafton-nunda-townships-ballots-today-will-determine-all-but-one-township-official/
— State Senator Darren Bailey Seeking GOP Nomination for Governor – Spoke to Illinois Conservatives in Lake Geneva This Summer
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/darren-bailey-seeking-gop-nomination-for-governor/
— Sheriff Bill Prim’s Reaction to Governor Pritzker’s Signing of Criminal Law Changes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/sheriff-bill-prims-reaction-to-governor-pritzkers-signing-of-criminal-law-changes/
— Who’s Responsible for Covid Vaccination of ICE Detainees in McHenry County Jail?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/whos-responsible-for-covid-vaccination-of-ice-detainees-in-mchenry-county-jail/
— Lakewood Planning on Creating More Speed Traps by Lowering Limits Throughout Village
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/lakewood-planning-on-creating-more-speed-traps-by-lowering-limits-throughout-village/
— Porn on Zoom Screen at Dundee Crown High School
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/porn-on-zoom-screen-at-dundee-crown-high-school/
— Pritzker Press Release on 700-Page Bill Signed Yesterday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/pritzker-press-release-on-700-page-bill-signed-today/
— Assessor Al Zielinski’s Alleged Sales Chasing Creates Fireworks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/saleschasing/
— IL-16: Catalina Lauf Files FEC Paperwork as Candidate to Primary Adam Kinzinger
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/lauf022321/
— Dundee Township: Chris Kempf Earns Endorsement of Algonquin Village Trustee John Spella
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/23/kempf022321/

CAPITOL FAX
— Darren Bailey roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/23/darren-bailey-roundup/
— Pritzker, Durbin battle over control of state party
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/23/pritzker-durbin-battle-over-control-of-state-party/
— 1,665 new confirmed and probable cases; 27 additional deaths; 1,488 hospitalized; 361 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.0 percent average test positivity rate; 55,917 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/23/1665-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-27-additional-deaths-1488-hospitalized-361-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-30-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-55917-average-daily-doses/

FOX NEWS
— Conservative leaders call for state Attorneys General to probe Facebook, Twitter and Google over liberal bias. ‘Conservative speech is under attack,’ Media Research Center president Brent Bozell said. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/conservative-leaders-state-attorneys-general-facebook-twitter-google-liberal-bias
— Trump wishes Tiger Woods a speedy recovery after LA crash. Woods sustained multiple leg injuries. – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-wishes-tiger-woods-a-speedy-recovery-after-la-crash

GOPUSA
— House Democrats Target Newsmax, Fox News, OAN For De-Platforming From Cable
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106798

BLAZE
— House takes first step in contested election review that may result in Republican being unseated. ‘I can’t think of a worst first step this committee could take’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/house-takes-first-step-in-contested-election-review-that-may-result-in-republican-being-unseated

NEWSMAX
— Republicans Demand Equal Seats on Capitol Riot Commission (DIERSEN: Virtually all, if not all, GAO employees are Democrats. Republicans should have always demanded that half of all GAO employees be Republicans.)
https://www.kmjnow.com/news/republicans-demand-equal-seats-on-capitol-riot-commission/

CNS NEWS
— LGBT Advocate to Exhibit at Conservative Political Action Conference – Craig Bannister
(DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ promote the destruction of the GOP.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/lgbt-advocate-exhibit-conservative-political-action-conference
— Congressional Dems Trying to Deplatform Fox News May Have Violated First Amendment – Hans Bader
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/hans-bader/congressional-dems-trying-deplatform-fox-news-may-have-violated-first

PJ MEDIA
— Northwestern University in Illinois: ‘The Whiteness Scale’ Tells You How Much of a Racist You Are – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/02/23/the-whiteness-scale-tells-you-how-much-of-a-racist-you-are-n1427691

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Gun Control Plan Would ‘Criminalize’ up to 105 Million People: Gun-rights Group – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-gun-control-plan-would-criminalize-up-to-105-million-people-gun-rights-group_3707740.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Kinzinger says GOP will “be a minority party forever” if we keep supporting Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/540080-kinzinger-gop-will-be-a-minority-party-forever-if-we-keep-supporting-trump
— House Democrats press Facebook on role as a ‘breeding ground for polarization’ – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/540159-house-democrats-press-facebook-over-role-as-a-breeding-ground-for

YAHOO NEWS
— Graham: Trump will unify GOP, fight Biden’s immigration policies
https://news.yahoo.com/graham-trump-unify-gop-fight-040332040.html
— New podcast explores reparations for Black Americans
https://news.yahoo.com/podcast-explores-reparations-black-americans-010945923.html

CAPITOL RESEARCH
— Corporations Ditch the GOP After Capitol Hill Riot
https://capitalresearch.org/article/corporations-ditch-the-gop-after-capitol-hill-riot/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Straight-Ticket Voting Took Another Big Leap in 2020 – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/02/straight-ticket-voting-took-another-big-leap-in-2020.html

February 23 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois governor election could pit Gov. Pritzker against Darren Bailey, who criticized COVID-19-related executive orders
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-governor-election-could-pit-gov-pritzker-against-critic-darren-bailey/10364016/

NBC5
— Rep. Robin Kelly Launches Bid to Replace Madigan as Head of Illinois Democratic Party Kelly has served in Congress since 2013
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/rep-robin-kelly-launches-bid-to-replace-madigan-as-head-of-illinois-democratic-party/2444684/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois Sheriffs’ Association reacts to new police reform package being signed into law
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/903902

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Conservative Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey announces governor run, pledges to fight ‘political elites’ – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-governor-race-bailey-20210223-4bx7cetz4zdqzffph5sjlsaury-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate Republican Bailey kicks off bid for governor, vowing to speak for the ignored: ‘We’ve been used. We’ve been mocked.’ Bailey, 54, has made a name for himself battling Pritzker over COVID-19 and arguing that downstate Illinois should break away from Chicago. But on Monday, he portrayed himself as an everyman who can unify forgotten residents. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/22/22296413/downstate-republican-darren-bailey-governor-campaign-effingham-pritzker
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats tell those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, poor, Trump-haters, moderate, liberal, non-married, renters, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time to vote for Democrats who will use government to give them money and opportunities taken away from Republicans who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, Trump-supporters, conservative, married, homeowners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. It is called redistribution of wealth, socialism, communism, and dictatorship.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/22/22296180/voting-rights-republican-party-attacks-mail-voting-registration-jesse-jackson
— CPS teachers may be required to disclose whether they’ve been vaccinated. A newly proposed policy also would allow officials to mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. But CPS said it wouldn’t immediately use that authority. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/2/22/22295492/cps-teachers-may-be-required-to-disclose-whether-theyve-been-vaccinated

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Ready to rumble: Darren Bailey announces run for Illinois governor – BRENDEN MOORE
https://jg-tc.com/ready-to-rumble-darren-bailey-announces-run-for-illinois-governor/article_762f15f6-b9af-5324-8c36-782d8915f17d.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— At Bloomington stop, LaHood says COVID relief bill ‘wastes money’ on unrelated items – LYNDSAY JONES
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/at-bloomington-stop-lahood-says-covid-relief-bill-wastes-money-on-unrelated-items/article_f3e32ed9-5732-5970-af8d-aa2b1d9b5aea.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Man in his 40s among two DuPage County COVID-19 deaths reported Monday, 84 new cases – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/23/man-in-his-40s-among-two-dupage-county-covid-19-deaths-reported-monday-84-new-cases/

DIGITAL JOURNAL
— Congressional Candidate, Jack Lombardi, to Attend CPAC
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4981877

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Groups already calling for changes to sweeping police bill Pritzker signed – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/groups-already-calling-for-changes-to-sweeping-police-bill-pritzker-signed/article_72f4b2ae-7552-11eb-b150-f36621e634d5.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Part- Versus Full-Time Issue in GOP Grafton Township Assessor Contest
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/part-versus-full-time-issue-in-gop-grafton-township-assessor-contest/
— Madigan: “Nobody Loves Me. Everybody Hates Me. I’m Going Out in the Garden and Eat Worms.”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/madigan-nobody-loves-me-everybody-hates-me-im-going-out-in-the-garden-and-eat-worms/
— Ugaste, McLaughlin, Weber Criticize Pritzker Signing of Criminal Statute Revision
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/ugaste-criticizes-pritzker-signing-of-criminal-statute-revision/
— Letter from Nunda Township Highway Commissioner Challenger Eric Dowd Sent to Residents on Non-Dedicated Roads
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/letter-from-nunda-township-highway-commissioner-challenger-eric-dowd-sent-to-residents-on-non-dedicated-roads/
— Candidate Reminds People to Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/candidate-reminds-people-to-vote/
— Sacking of Long-Time Village Clerk Jan Hansen on Agenda on Lakewood’s Agenda Tuesday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/22/sacking-of-long-time-village-clerk-on-agenda-on-lakewoods-agenda-tuesday/
— Grafton Township Primary Signage Not All Positive
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/antizielinski022121/
— Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Candidates’ Replies to League of Women Voters’ Questionnaire
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/algonquin-township-road-commissioner-candidates-replies-to-league-of-women-voters-questionnaire/
— Postcard for Algonquin Township Republican Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/postcard-for-algonquin-township-republican-candidates/
— Crystal Lake’s Ghost Trains
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/crystal-lakes-ghost-trains/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Madigan steps down as head of Illinois Democratic Party days after resigning legislative seat – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/madigan-steps-down-head-illinois-democratic-party

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illinois bans cash bail – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/illinois_bans_cash_bail.html

BREITBART
— Merrick Garland: ‘I Don’t Know’ If DOJ Will Continue Prosecuting Illegal Immigration – JOHN BINDER
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war not only on Republicans, but on America. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to destroy not only Republicans, but to destroy America.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/22/merrick-garland-says-he-does-not-know-if-doj-will-prosecute-border-crossings/

DAILY CALLER
— Lindsey Graham: Path To GOP Victory In 2022 Is To ‘Get Behind President Trump’ – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/22/lindsey-graham-gop-victory-2022-donald-trump/

FEDERALIST
— Digital Book-Burning: Amazon Bans Heritage Scholar Ryan T. Anderson’s Book On Transgenderism. Amazon has openly signaled to the entire world that it cares not for dialogue, nor for freedom. – Gabe Kaminsky
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/23/digital-book-burning-amazon-bans-heritage-scholar-ryan-t-andersons-book-on-transgenderism/

ONE AMERICA NEWS NOW
— President Trump Likely To Tout Influence On The GOP During CPAC Speech
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have had the greatest influence on the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000. I would focus on those who despise/hate conservatives and who reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-likely-to-tout-influence-on-the-gop-during-cpac-speech/

LIFE NEWS
— Flossmoor: Planned Parenthood Avoids Calling 911 to Cover Up Injuring Woman in Botched Abortion – CHERYL SULLENGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2021/02/22/planned-parenthood-avoids-calling-911-to-cover-up-injuring-woman-in-botched-abortion/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters make it clear that if you do not do enough to promote LGBTQ, they will get rid of you once and for all. I should write a book about LGBTQ-promoters who have done the most to destroy the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/539974-dems-want-businesses-to-help-get-lgbt-bill-across

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-steele-republican-party-trump-followers_n_603429c9c5b67c32961fecb6

POLITICO
— Trump to attend RNC spring donor summit. The former president is stepping back into public a month after leaving the White House, reengaging with the RNC and planning a CPAC speech. – ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/22/trump-to-attend-rnc-spring-donor-summit-471052

CNN
— Adam Kinzinger says he’s glad family letter was released so Americans could see the real divides over Trump. – Annie Grayer
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/22/politics/adam-kinzinger-family-cnntv/index.html

YAHOO NEWS
— Former Black RNC Chair Michael Steele urges Trump supporters to leave GOP: ‘There’s the door’ – Blue Telusma
(DIERSEN: The Republican Party platform in conservative. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to drive conservatives out of the Republican Party. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://news.yahoo.com/former-black-rnc-chair-urges-214551523.html
— IL rep. MARCUS EVANS proposes banning ‘Grand Theft Auto,’ saying it contributes to carjackings
https://news.yahoo.com/il-rep-proposes-banning-grand-133624557.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Supreme Court ends Trump’s bid to shield his tax returns and effort to challenge election losses – Robert Barnes
(DIERSEN: The Democrats who ran IRS in 1978 disallowed my education deductions. They never would have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or a veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-trump-tax-returns/2021/02/22/05053b14-751c-11eb-8115-9ad5e9c02117_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tech Censorship Is Accelerating. Amazon bans a book as Democrats demand a wider media crackdown. – Editorial
(DIERSEN: A question to ask those who want to kill GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Whose newsletters do you want people to read and why?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-censorship-is-accelerating-11614036293
— Facebook Reaches Deal With Australia to Restore News – Mike Cherney
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who do not want GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to drive traffic to their websites. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I would focus on those who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as their operatives or dupes, and/or who refuse to give them money.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-says-agreement-reached-with-australian-government-to-restore-news-11614055767
— The Woke ‘Model Minority’ Myth. For progressives, Asian-American achievement is an embarrassment. – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-woke-model-minority-myth-11614035596
— U.S. Retirement Crisis Hits Black Americans Hard. Lower incomes and homeownership rates are contributing factors. – Anne Tergesen and Heather Gillers
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office. My plan for a career in the automotive industry ended in 1971 when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-retirement-crisis-hits-black-americans-hard-11613989981

February 22 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Chairman Condemns Signing of Anti-Police Bill
https://mailchi.mp/aa402829a678/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4755788

ABC7
— Mike Madigan resigns as Democratic Party of Illinois chairman
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/madigan-resigns-as-democratic-party-of-illinois-chairman/10362420/

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: HB 3653: Gov. Pritzker Signs Criminal Justice and Police Reforms Bill Into Law
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/hb-3653-gov-pritzker-to-sign-criminal-justice-police-reforms-bill-monday/2443923/
— Democrats Ask Cable and Streaming Providers About Their Role in Spreading Misinformation Ahead of Capitol Riot – Lauren Feiner
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/democrats-ask-cable-and-streaming-providers-about-their-role-in-spreading-misinformation-ahead-of-capitol-riot/2444143/

CBS2
— Video Shows Brauer House In Lombard Holding Concert That Appears To Have Large Crowd, Few Masks, No Social Distancing – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/22/brauer-house-lombard-concert-covid-19-social-distancing-masks/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan quits as state Democratic chair. Alderman, congresswoman reportedly mulling bids to take over as head of the party in Illinois. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-quits-state-democratic-chair
— America’s churches are now polarized, too – FRANCIS WILKINSON
(DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, churches promote the anti-religious Democrat Party platform.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/americas-churches-are-now-polarized-too
— Longtime investor slashes prices on 4 Trump hotel-condo units. A New Jersey physician, who also reportedly has owned units in a Trump New York property, has cut a combined $2 million out of his Chicago units’ prices in the past 11 months. – DENNIS RODKIN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/longtime-investor-slashes-prices-4-trump-hotel-condo-units

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs sweeping Illinois criminal justice overhaul, which will end cash bail in Illinois starting in 2023 – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-criminal-justice-bill-20210222-nw7lh3upy5aipap2odh7jaofke-story.html
— Take down Chicago’s Lincoln statues? It’s iconoclasm gone mad. – SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL AND HAROLD HOLZER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-monuments-statues-lincoln-20210222-7sxvog75i5fcthilyi7uofwczm-story.html
— If you’re worried about ending cash bail, you’re fearmongering, Pritzker says – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-police-reform-trust-cash-bail-20210222-ib5jnlbrsjarfczbsesyxkcuzu-story.html
— Wheaton school district investigating ‘highly inappropriate images’ shared in virtual class – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-wheaton-schools-virtual-class-inappropriate-images-20210222-5vsgxzkwwjbazociy65sssjyzq-story.html
— Embattled former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan steps down as state Democratic Party chair – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-resigns-state-democratic-party-chair-20210222-tvqgosi57fchnfwrv5mfvg4hiq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Yes, Lincoln and Grant are on our list of questioned Chicago monuments — and we want to hear your views on that. Various accounts, especially on social media, have inaccurately described this project as an effort to tear it all down. This could not be further from the truth. It is a discussion. – Mark Kelly, Bonnie McDonald, and Jennifer Scott
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/22/22296065/chicago-monuments-project-abraham-lincoln-ulysses-grant-political-correctness-public-art

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Highly inappropriate images’ shared with virtual class in Dist. 200
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210222/highly-inappropriate-images-shared-with-virtual-class-in-dist-200
— Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters hosts virtual candidate forums
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210222/glen-ellyn-league-of-women-voters-hosts-virtual-candidate-forums

WIFR
— Job offers drop over conflicts between Illinois marijuana laws and company rules. Companies still drug test applicants to protect themselves from liabilities but local employment agencies say 40% of their applicants fail, making them un-hirable. – Zoe Chipalla
(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.wifr.com/2021/02/22/job-offers-drop-over-conflicts-between-illinois-marijuana-laws-and-company-rules/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Marijuana Sales And Gambling In Elmhurst? City’s mayoral candidates indicate some willingness to revisit the issues. – David Giuliani
(DIERSEN: Candidates on April 6 ballots should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/marijuana-sales-gambling-elmhurst

DEPAUPIA
— Covid-19 swept through communities of color. The vaccine has yet to do the same. – María Marta Guzmán
(DIERSEN: I am doing my part. I am not going to seek vaccination until all those who are the following are vaccinated: minority, female, poor, in poor health, LGBTQ, veteran, liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, RINO, non-married, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://depauliaonline.com/52628/news/covid-19-swept-through-communities-of-color-the-vaccine-has-yet-to-do-the-same/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN VOWS TO REMAIN PARTY CHAIR AS HE PICKS HIS HOUSE SUCCESSOR – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-vows-to-remain-party-chair-as-he-picks-his-house-successor/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MARTER: I’M “ALL IN” TO REPLACE CONGRESSMAN ADAM KINZINGER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/marter-im-all-in-to-replace-congressman-adam-kinzinger-.html
— SCHIMPF RESPONDS TO PRITZKER SIGNING ANTI-LAW ENFORCEMENT BILL INTO LAW
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/schimpf-responds-to-pritzker-signing-anti-law-enforcement-bill-into-law.html
— BEN SHAPIRO: IT’S TIME TO UNCANCEL AMERICANS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/ben-shapiro-its-time-to-uncancel-americans.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Schimpf talks Trump and labor, Bailey set to announce race
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/22/schimpf-talks-trump-and-labor-bailey-set-to-announce-race/
— 1,246 new confirmed and probable cases; 34 additional deaths; 1,504 hospitalized; 377 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.1 percent average test positivity rate; 55,499 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/22/1246-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-34-additional-deaths-1504-hospitalized-377-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-31-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-55499-average-daily-doses/
— React to Pritzker signing criminal justice reform bill
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/22/react-to-pritzker-signing-criminal-justice-reform-bill/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to stake claim as presumptive 2024 GOP nominee at CPAC conference – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/22/trump-stake-claim-presumptive-2024-gop-nominee-cpa/

GOPUSA
— McDonald’s Plans To Replace “McMerit” With “McQuotas” On Organization Menu
(DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were Republican and conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106744
— Stunning Insult: Biden Says Minorities Don’t Know How To Get Online So He Will Spend $1B To Help Them
https://www.gopusa.com/stunning-insult-biden-says-minorities-dont-know-how-to-get-online-so-he-will-spend-1b-to-help-them/
— Poland Takes The Lead, Proposes $13.5M Fines For Big Tech Censorship
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106740
— New poll reveals nearly half of Trump supporters would abandon GOP if Trump created own party. ‘We feel like Republicans don’t fight enough for us’ – CHRIS ENLOE
(DIERSEN: What have the Republicans who represent you done to defend and advance the traditional marriage/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?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-supporters-leave-gop-if-trump-starts-own-party

DAILY CALLER
— ‘I Wouldn’t Consider Even Walking Through The Door’: Sen. Dick Durbin Blasts CPAC Attendees As Conspiracy Theorists – BRANDON GILLESPIE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/22/john-berman-dick-durbin-cpac-conservative-political-action-conference-conspiracy-theorists/
— Big Tech Employees Donated More To Biden’s Campaign Than Any Other Sector – ANDREW TRUNSKY
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/22/big-tech-employees-donated-biden-other-sector/

EPOCH TIMES
— Supreme Court Dismisses Slew of 2020 Presidential Election Lawsuits – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/supreme-court-dismisses-slew-of-2020-presidential-election-lawsuits_3706263.html
— Justice Clarence Thomas Dissents From Supreme Court on Election Case: ‘We Need to Make It Clear’ – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/justice-clarence-thomas-dissents-from-supreme-court-on-election-case-we-need-to-make-it-clear_3706242.html

THE HILL
— Trump lashes out after Supreme Court decision on his financial records – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539912-trump-lashes-out-after-supreme-court-decision-on-his-financial-records?userid=3526

POLITICO
— Democrats question TV carriers’ decisions to host Fox, OAN and Newsmax, citing ‘misinformation’ The lawmakers sent letters to AT&T, Verizon, Roku, Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Charter, DISH, Cox, Altice, Hulu and Alphabet. – JOHN HENDEL
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. They want the following to stop me from me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, candidates on ballots in my precinct, etc.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/22/democrats-conservative-media-misinformation-470863

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who wants Trump-supporters to leave the GOP? ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/22/maga-cult-wont-leave-gop-so-sane-republicans-must/

NEWSWEEK
— Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele Urges Trump Voters to Leave GOP to Form New Party: ‘There’s the Door’ – JASON LEMON
(DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who agrees with Steele? ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/ex-rnc-chair-urges-trump-voters-leave-gop-form-new-party-theres-door-1571010

February 21 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote LGBTQ-promoters. To promote LGBTQ is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://abc7chicago.com/10358126/

CBS2
— More Long Lines At Chicago Post Offices, Complaints About Missing Mail Surface This Weekend – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/20/chicago-post-offices-long-lines-missing-mail/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Republican lawmakers trying to give drivers who hit protesters legal immunity
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/republican-lawmakers-trying-to-give-drivers-who-hit-protesters-legal-immunity

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Madigan’s role with Democratic Party could cause headaches for politicians, observer says – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/21/michael-madigan-resigned-but-his-political-clout-lingers/4507704001/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-a-year-after-legalization-cannabis-sales-are-a-new-pot-of-money-for/article_9272ca08-f663-50f8-9975-6c1898df0945.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 91 COVID-19 cases Saturday, 4 deaths, 4.48% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/20/dupage-county-reports-91-covid-19-cases-saturday-4-deaths-448-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Merrick Garland Heads For Confirmation Hearing, 5 Years After He Was Denied A Vote – CARRIE JOHNSON
(DIERSEN: I was denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/merrick-garland-heads-confirmation-hearing-5-years-after-he-was-denied-vote#stream/0

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Fatal Overdoses Spiked In DuPage County In 2020: Coroner In 2020, DuPage County saw a 17 percent increase in fatal opioid overdoses. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/s/hfrjp/fatal-overdoses-spiked-in-dupage-county-in-2020-coroner

CHICAGO NOW
— Part 1 of GOP GOV primary cand. Bailey interview – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/02/part-1-of-gop-gov-primary-cand-bailey-airing-this-morning-in-chicago-on-web-part-2-on-tues-night-in-suburbs-chicago/

WIREPOINTS
— Rep. Jan Schakowsky leading new charge to bully big tech into more censorship – Quicktake
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about bullies who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://wirepoints.org/rep-jan-schakowsky-leading-new-charge-to-bully-big-tech-into-more-censorhip-quicktake/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Trailer Turned into Political Sign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/20/message-of-the-day-a-trailer-2/
— “Politically Motivated” Teaching Requirements Mandated
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/politically-motivated-teaching-requirements-mandated/
— Madigan – Political Success, Policy Failure
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/madigan-political-success-policy-failure/
— Chris Kempf Walk Piece Delivered in Algonquin for Dundee Township Highway Commissioner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/21/kempf022121/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Free speech social media platform Gab goes mysteriously dark – Michael Lee
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/free-speech-social-media-gab-dark

BREITBART
— Donald Trump to Speak at CPAC Next Week in First Appearance Since Leaving Office – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/20/donald-trump-to-speak-at-cpac-next-week-in-first-appearance-since-leaving-office/
— Nearly 100,000 in U.S. Died from Coronavirus in Biden’s First Month in Office – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/20/nearly-100000-in-u-s-died-from-coronavirus-in-bidens-first-month-in-office/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump To Give Speech At CPAC In First Major Post-Presidency Appearance – DYLAN HOUSMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/20/donald-trump-cpac-speech-2021-joe-biden-republican-party-immigration/

DAILY WIRE
— DeSantis Makes Move To Honor Rush Limbaugh, Democrats Spaz Out – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/desantis-makes-move-to-honor-rush-limbaugh-democrats-spaz-out

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Republicans Warn Against Moving Away From Trump Legacy As GOP Moves Forward
(DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, those who are anti-Trump are also anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.oann.com/republicans-warn-against-moving-away-from-trump-legacy-as-gop-moves-forward/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Thursday, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted “establishment Republicans, if you try to purge Trumpism from the GOP, the base of our party will reject you.” He also noted “America first is the future.” A recent poll showed support for President Trump among GOP voters was still strong following his acquittal in the impeachment trial. According to the Politico and Morning Consult survey, 59 percent of Republican respondents supported the idea of President Trump playing a major role in the party going forward. In the meantime, the Conservative Political Action Conference, which is set for next week in Orlando, showed it’s firmly in the 45th President’s corner with a line-up of pro-Trump conservative speakers. President Trump himself has been confirmed to speak, as well.)

HOT AIR
— Americans Display A Strong Shift Toward More Federal Regulation Of Big Tech – ANDREW MALCOLM
https://hotair.com/archives/latimestot/2021/02/20/majority-says-big-tech-needs-more-federal-control/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump to Talk About the Future of Republican Party at CPAC – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-to-talk-about-the-future-of-republican-party-at-cpac-senior-advisor_3704716.html

YAHOO NEWS
— John Cox Enters California Governor’s Race With Ad That Slams Rivals
https://news.yahoo.com/john-cox-enters-ca-governors-193436734.html

CNN
— Trump to speak at CPAC in first public appearance since leaving White House, while Pence declines invitation – Jim Acosta and Pamela Brown
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/20/politics/trump-cpac-republican-party/index.html

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating corporations use the Capitol Riot to slash donations to Republican candidates.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-corporate-idUSKBN2AL013

NBC NEWS
— Trump expected to speak at CPAC in first public appearance since leaving office. The former president has not appeared publicly since he retreated to his Florida resort on Jan. 20th.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-expected-speak-cpac-first-public-appearance-leaving-office-n1258455

NBC NEWS
— It’s time to redraw America’s voting maps. Where’s the data? Voting rights advocates are sounding the alarm over Census delays they say will make the process of redistricting harder and gerrymandering easier. – Jane C. Timm
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/it-s-time-redraw-america-s-voting-maps-where-s-n1258287

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats’ Big Tent Helped Them Win. Now It Threatens Biden’s Agenda. The party’s ideological blend of moderates and progressives carried it to power in Washington, but elements of that coalition could block the most ambitious parts of President Biden’s agenda. – Astead W. Herndon
(DIERSEN: The Democrat Party is a coalition of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/us/politics/biden-agenda-democrats.html
— Chicago Lists Lincoln Statues Among Monuments to Review. A city commission, created after protests against racism last year, identified five statues of Abraham Lincoln among 41 monuments that should receive public scrutiny. – Maria Cramer
(DIERSEN: DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton should be more than happy to take Lincoln statutes that Chicago Democrats do not want.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/chicago-statues-abraham-lincoln.html
— FRONT PAGE: China Censors the Internet. So Why Doesn’t Russia? The Kremlin has constructed an entire infrastructure of repression but has not displaced Western apps. Instead, it is turning to outright intimidation. – Anton Troianovski
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents pressure the following to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to stop everyone from reading those newsletters: a) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, b) Illinois Republican Party, c) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, d) Milton Township Republican Organization, e) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, f) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, g) Illinois Center Right Coalition, h) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, i) etc. Everyone in Illinois sees how the aforesaid candidates and organizations respond to the aforesaid pressure.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/world/europe/russia-internet-censorship.html
— Interest Surges in Top Colleges, While Struggling Ones Scrape for Applicants. Waiving standardized test requirements during the pandemic brought more hopefuls to the Ivy League and large state schools, while less-selective colleges face an alarming drop. – Amelia Nierenberg
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees from non-Ivy League universities are worthless, that is, my 1970 bachelor’s degree in management is worthless, my 1976 MBA from Loyola is worthless, my 1980 master’s degree in accounting from DePaul is worthless, and my 1997 master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT is worthless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/us/colleges-covid-applicants.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump will return to spotlight with speech at conservative CPAC – DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/us-elections-government/ny-trump-cpac-conservative-20210220-fve6ybttenf4nbzedvpqoebjjm-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump to speak at CPAC in first public appearance after leaving office – Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2021/02/20/trump-to-speak-at-cpac-in-first-public-appearance-after-leaving-office/

SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
— Will the radical left reunite the GOP? – PAT BUCHANAN
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to destroy the Republican Party in Illinois, in DuPage County, and in Milton Township. I would focus on RINO activists, RINO candidates, RINO party leaders, RINO major donors, RINO political consultants, RINO etc. who reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://siouxcityjournal.com/pat-buchanan-will-the-radical-left-reunite-the-gop/article_422ab245-f636-547c-bcb6-270e90cfcded.html
— Anti-Trump Republican office holders should join Democratic Party – Jim Rixner
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District who have always been anti-Trump. I would focus on those who have also always been anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://siouxcityjournal.com/opinion/columnists/the-regulars-anti-trump-republican-officer-holders-should-join-democratic-party/article_a04e7eb0-2081-5a01-bbd7-f8b360a7ebf1.html

DESERET NEWS
— If you think cancel culture isn’t a problem, you might be a Democrat. New poll shows deep partisan divide in views about shunning people for their controversial beliefs. – Jennifer Graham
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on canceling others. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District.)
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2021/2/20/22287533/if-you-think-cancel-culture-isnt-a-problem-you-might-be-a-democrat-gina-carano-jk-rowling-republican

INDY 100 INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A New York school promotes hatred against Whites.
https://www.indy100.com/news/new-york-school-whiteness-manhattan-b1804629

BLOOMBERG
— America’s Churches Are Now Polarized, Too In religion as in politics, the legacy of Trumpism casts a long shadow. – Francis Wilkinson
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) shout at non-Protestants that Trump is a Protestant, b) shout at minorities that Trump is White, c) shout at women that Trump is a man, d) shout at younger people that Trump is older, e) shout at those who have less money that Trump has more money, f) shout at non-German Americans that Trump is German American, g) shout at veterans that Trump is a non-veteran, h) shout at LGBTQers that Trump is heterosexual, i) shout at non-married people that Trump is married, j) shout at non-gun owners that Trump is a gun owner, and k) shout at those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time that Trump’s ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-02-21/after-trump-america-s-churches-are-more-polarized-than-ever

FORBES
— Fewer Americans Than Ever Before Trust The Mainstream Media – Andy Meek
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes trust the mainstream media. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/2021/02/20/fewer-americans-than-ever-before-trust-the-mainstream-media/

RAW STORY
— Trump is signaling he wants to run in 2024 as he prepares for speech at conservative conference – Bob Brigham
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-cpac-speech/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers use Biden to destroy Catholics who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/conservative-catholics-now-claiming-joe-biden-obsessed-lgbtq-people/

GUARDIAN
— Growing number of Republican donors aim to prise party from Trump influence – Peter Stone
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about major Republican donors and their recipients. I would focus on those who reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, 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. I would focus on those who focus on a) stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) stopping everyone from reading those newsletters.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/21/republican-donors-aim-move-party-away-trump-influence

February 20 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,219 new coronavirus cases, 63 deaths; Cook County Health gives 100,000th shot – Stacey Baca
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2219-new-covid-19-cases-63-deaths/10354123/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— GOP candidates in Ohio Senate race compete over who is more pro-Trump – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gop-candidates-in-ohio-senate-race-compete-over-who-is-more-pro-trump

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan’s heir apparent still up in the air — and he rejects call to stay out it. Leaders of the Coalition for Change IL3 released a list of demands Friday regarding the appointment, including that Madigan hand his votes over to a proxy and play no role in the decision. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/19/22291968/mike-michael-madigan-heir-apparent-resignation-appointment-house-speaker-representative

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With Madigan gone, can Illinois afford a Munchkin moment? – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-illinois-corruption-ethics-john-kass-madigan-20210220-e3mdxb6pvfhqjbpg6wdvdhjccy-story.html
— Struggling Cook County suburban areas face overdose epidemic, with death rates similar to Chicago, report says – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cook-county-opioid-overdoses-20210219-ly3yy24utvcgnedizsamkzdzxa-story.html
— With Chicago slipping toward chaos, report outlines how police and city leaders missed signs unrest was escalating and botched response – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-looting-response-tick-tock-20210219-5o6x3krnlve25gtytzmaep2dpi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Glendale Heights village president, one opponent survive ballot challenge – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210219/glendale-heights-village-president-one-opponent-survive-ballot-challenge

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Utility bills in some small Illinois towns skyrocket because of Texas cold – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/19/illinois-natural-gas-prices-increase-cold-winter-weather-forecast-snow/4506491001/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Mike Madigan does get to select his successor – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/02/19/mike-madigan-does-get-to-select-his-successor/

WGLT
— How McLean County Shaped Adam Kinzinger – ERIC STOCK
(DIERSEN: What state, what county, what township, what municipality, and what church and school shaped you? Illinois, Will County, Crete Township, Crete, Trinity Lutheran church and school in Crete, and Hope Lutheran church and school in Park Forest shaped me. My ancestors have been in northeast Illinois since 1844 and in Crete since 1854. I lived in Crete 1948-1972 and my brother continues to live in Crete.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/how-mclean-county-shaped-adam-kinzinger#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— With Or Without Trump, Republicans Will Likely Keep Right And Head South – RON ELVING
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/or-without-trump-republicans-will-likely-keep-right-and-head-south#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Underwood Endorses Anna Valencia in Democratic Party Primary for Secretary of State
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/19/il-14-underwood-endorses-anna-valencia-in-democratic-party-primary-for-secretary-of-state/
— Nunda Township Road Commissioner Lesperance Touts Financial Record
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/19/lesperance-touts-financial-record/
— AOC Transforms from Petty Partisan to Stateswoman in Less Than 12 Hours
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/19/aoc021921/
— Pritzker’s Paragraph on Ethics
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/19/pritzkers-paragraph-on-ethics/
— Pritzker Provides Laugh Line
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/19/message-of-the-day-a-laugh-line/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WEAK ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ENABLE ILLINOIS BUDGET DEFICITS – Justin Carlson
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/weak-accounting-standards-enable-illinois-budget-deficits/
— MADIGAN WILL RETIRE WITH $2.9 MILLION PUBLIC PENSION AFTER CONTRIBUTING JUST $350,000 – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-will-retire-with-2-9-million-public-pension-after-contributing-just-350000/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Study: Heroin chief cause of suburban Chicago opioid deaths – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/19/study-heroin-chief-cause-of-suburban-chicago-opioi/

FOX NEWS
— ‘The View’ hosts trash Rush Limbaugh, say he ‘normalized hatred’ for ‘people sitting in their trucks’ Meghan McCain credits broadcaster for rise of ‘infotainment’ – David Rutz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/view-hosts-trash-rush-limbaugh-normalized-hatred-trucks
— McDonald’s plans to diversify leadership following racial discrimination allegations World’s biggest restaurant chain moves to bring more women and minorities into management roles
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-plans-diversify-leadership-following-racial-discrimination-allegations

FEDERALIST
— Wisconsin’s Capital City Is Trying To Ban White People From Police Oversight Board. Heralded as a serious effort at ‘equity’ and ‘inclusion,’ Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board openly states that white people need not apply and are not welcome. – Daniel Lennington
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will your municipality officially banish people, organizations, and companies that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/19/wisconsins-capital-city-is-trying-to-ban-white-people-from-police-oversight-board/

BREITBART
— Marco Rubio: ‘Nothing Compassionate’ About Joe Biden’s Open Borders Policies. “By ending the Migrant Protection Protocols, the Biden Administration is sending yet another signal that it is okay to come to this country unlawfully,” Rubio said. – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/19/marco-rubio-nothing-compassionate-about-joe-bidens-open-borders-policies/

NEWS BUSTERS
— North Dakota Fights Big Tech Censorship, Introduces Bill Allowing Suits Against Platforms – Kayla Sargent
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to sue me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like. But beyond hypocritically, they do not sue the authors of those articles.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/kayla-sargent/2021/02/19/north-dakota-fights-big-tech-censorship-introduces-bill

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Dems seek to erase Trump from all federal property, forever – including burial in Arlington Nat. Cemetery – W.E. Thompson Jr.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/02/19/dems-seek-to-erase-trump-from-all-federal-property-forever-including-burial-in-arlington-nat-cemetery-1032216/

NTD
— CPAC 2021 Approaches With Trump as Possible Speaker – Zachary Stieber
https://www.ntd.com/cpac-2021-approaches-with-trump-as-possible-speaker_569444.html

NBC NEWS
— News organizations struggle to meet diversity pledges despite key hires. “We want employees to know we’re not just window-washing,” said one media diversity executive. – Ahiza García-Hodges
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/news-organizations-struggle-meet-diversity-pledges-despite-key-hires-n1258264

NEW YORK TIMES
— Where Will Rush Limbaugh’s 15 Million Listeners Go Now? – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/business/media/rush-limbaugh-conservative-media.html
— Biden Is Going Big, and Americans Are With Him – Timothy Egan
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats will use government 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, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, Democrats will promote/force dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. Ever-increasingly, Democrats will promote poverty and crime.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/opinion/biden-democratic-majority-winning.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Nobody loves ‘cancel culture’ more than Republicans do – Paul Waldman
(DIERSEN: Who leads the cancel culture in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, in your county, and in Illinois? I should write a book about those who lead the cancel culture in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/19/nobody-loves-cancel-culture-more-than-republicans-do/
— The GOP is Rush Limbaugh’s party. Trump only inherited it. – Brian Rosenwald
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hate Rush Limbaugh and hate those who listen to him. I would focus on Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff members, campaign volunteers, etc. in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/02/19/rush-limbaugh-gop-rino-trump/
— Texas journalists are providing critical information about a disaster they’re living through – Elahe Izadi
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for all disasters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on those who have been leaders of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. I would focus on those who reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2021/02/19/texas-winter-storm-journalism/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Migrants Crowd Border Crossing as Biden Administration Begins Undoing Trump Policy – Alicia A. Caldwell and Michelle Hackman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/migrants-crowd-border-crossing-as-biden-administration-begins-undoing-trump-immigration-policy-11613765396
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-immigration-opportunity-11613777993
— Online Speech Is Now an Existential Question for Tech. Content moderation rules used to be a question of taste. Now, they can determine a service’s prospects for survival. – Christopher Mims
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I should have to get prior approval from the following before I include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like: the chairmen of the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Illinois Republican Party (IRP). Failing that, the want the MTRO, DCRCC. and IRP to punish me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/online-speech-is-now-an-existential-question-for-tech-11613797254
(FROM THE ARTICLE: How do we make sure we’re not facilitating misinformation, violence, fraud or hate speech? At the same time, how do we ensure we’re not censoring users?)
— Lawmakers in U.K., Canada Slam Facebook After Australia News Blackout. Facebook said it had little choice but to restrict news in Australia because of proposed regulation. – Mike Cherney
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-in-u-k-canada-slam-facebook-after-australia-news-blackout-11613735931
— Texas-Style Blackouts Are the Future. The grid is designed to shut down, and we’re designing it to shut down more often. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always extremely critical of my judgment. I should write a book about those who have been especially critical of my having a whole house natural gas fired backup electric generator installed.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/texas-style-blackouts-are-the-future-11613772034

FORBES
— One Of The Most Powerful Politicians In U.S. History Leaves Office With His State’s Finances In Shambles – Patrick Gleason
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2021/02/19/one-of-the-most-powerful-politicians-in-us-history-leaves-office-with-his-states-finances-in-shambles/?sh=424da142615e

USA TODAY
— My family couldn’t survive on $7.25 minimum wage. But $15 gives us a fighting chance. – Alvin Major
(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.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/02/19/minimum-wage-fight-for-15-strike-column/4493217001/

ORLANDO SENTINEL
— CPAC, America’s biggest conservative event, is coming to Orlando. Organizers say it will be safe. – STEVEN LEMONGELLO and STEVEN WALKER
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-prem-ne-cpac-orlando-advance-20210220-pfox44wrvbddtpmnkzb35sbzde-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican heavy-hitters ranging from Floridians Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott to national figures such as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and embattled Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are scheduled to appear at the Hyatt Regency Orlando from Thursday through Sunday. . .And there’s Charlie Kirk, chair of a conservative youth group, Turning Point USA.)

WION NEWS
— Coca-Cola promotes anti-white rhetoric, invites backlash
https://www.wionews.com/world/coca-cola-promotes-anti-white-rhetoric-invites-backlash-365070

HR DRIVE
— Glassdoor breaks down ratings, salaries by employee demographics – Kate Tornone
(DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger far more than they paid their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older and who had similar or more education, work experience, and/or professional certifications and licenses.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/glassdoor-breaks-down-ratings-salaries-by-employee-demographics/595306/

GUARDIAN
— Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s plan to honour Rush Limbaugh raises hackles. Democratic leader angry at honour for deeply divisive figure. Flags to fly at half-staff for late hard-right talk radio host. – Martin Pengelly
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/feb/20/rush-limbaugh-florida-ron-desantis-flags-half-staff

February 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 14th Amendment battle may loom if Trump decides to run in 2024 – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/14th-amendment-battle-may-loom-if-trump-runs-again/10354837/

NBC5
— Trump Rages at Top Republicans Even as Advisors Urge Him to Focus Attacks on Biden, Democrats – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-rages-at-top-republicans-even-as-advisors-urge-him-to-focus-attacks-on-biden-democrats/2442938/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Take down Chicago statues of Lincoln? No. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-abraham-lincoln-statues-20210219-s7xkmlb3nnabhjgwbwabrtky6y-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,219 new COVID-19 cases and 63 more deaths reported; Lightfoot defends spending $281.5 million in federal relief money on police payroll
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20210219-fdbbqfl75rbhlpweetxldilgcu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Sorry, don’t expect the Fairness Doctrine to come back and prevent more Rush Limbaughs.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-fairness-doctrine-fcc-rush-limbaugh-page-20210219-cuzacv6h3jeapc74wdmdtphf4i-story.html
— Madigan’s sprint to pick his successor | Lightfoot still backs police superintendent after scathing watchdog report | Beer home delivery legislation brewing – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-speedy-replacement-process-lightfoot-defends-brown-spin-20210219-awl3fwwxzvh3jkjkkmknn2rb6q-story.html
— Oak Park village clerk candidates talk government transparency, voter access during League of Women Voters forum – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-village-clerk-forum-tl-0225-20210219-4sc3blbjx5h6jdrbbzsqd2qknm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Kinzinger snaps back at Will County GOP organization after latest party censure – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210219/kinzinger-snaps-back-at-suburban-republican-group-after-latest-party-censure
— Gary R. Saake: 2021 candidate for West Chicago High School District 94 School Board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210219/gary-r-saake-2021-candidate-for-west-chicago-high-school-district-94-school-board

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger slams Will County GOP after censure vote. The chairman called the congressman’s impeachment vote a “betrayal.” The congressman fired back. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/kinzinger-slams-will-county-gop-after-censure-vote

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Barghouti Hardwick new chairwoman of Sangamon County GOP. Succeeds Rosemarie Long, who died Feb. 3. – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/19/dianne-barghouti-hardwick-new-chair-sangamon-county-gop/4500578001/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls censure votes ‘petty’ after latest from Will County – Corina Curry
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/02/19/illinois-republicans-censure-rep-adam-kinzinger-trump-impeachment-vote/4512821001/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Will County Republicans overwhelmingly vote to censure Kinzinger
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/illinois/will-county-republicans-overwhelmingly-vote-to-censure-kinzinger/article_4f2130cc-72ec-11eb-a425-f3c36ebe1eed.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois GOP Launches www.FirePritzker.org – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?id=319372#.YDBJqi4XCM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump repeats election claims in interviews, is unchallenged – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-repeats-election-claims-in-interviews-is-unchallenged

NPR ILLINOIS
— Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More After Capitol Riots – H.J. MAI
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/capitol-police-suspends-6-officers-investigates-dozens-more-after-capitol-riots#stream/0

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— DuPage Township Clerk Resigns Amid Election-Process Breach. DuPage Township Clerk Kulsum Ali resigned her office following the ballot-placement lottery for the April 6 DuPage Township election. – Jackie Traynere
https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/dupage-township-clerk-resigns-amid-election-process-breach-1

WHEATON PATCH
— Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Wheaton Area Nursing Homes. The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Wheaton area.
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/weekly-update-how-coronavirus-affecting-wheaton-area-nursing-homes

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— With resignation, Madigan’s grip on Illinois politics loosens – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/with-resignation-madigans-grip-on-illinois-politics-loosens/article_81ff9802-7301-11eb-83c7-9fc47b0a637a.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DI LEO: THE GOLDEN MICROPHONE GOES SILENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/the-golden-microphone-goes-silent.html
— MADIGAN RESIGNS FROM IL GENERAL ASSEMBLY; PROUD OF MAKING ILLINOIS A “BASTION OF DEMOCRATIC VALUES”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/madigan-resigns-from-il-general-assembly-proud-of-making-illinois-a-bastion-of-democratic-values-.html
— PARTY REALIGNMENT: RADICAL REPUBLICANS, CORPORATE DEMOCRATS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/party-realignment-radical-republicans-corporate-democrats.html
— THE FRENCH ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT TO SAY ‘NO THANKS’ TO US WOKE-ISM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/the-french-are-absolutely-right-to-say-no-thanks-to-us-woke-ism.html

CAPITOL FAX
— After censure, Kinzinger lashes out at Will County GOP’s “ineptitude”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/19/after-censure-kinzinger-lashes-out-at-will-county-gops-ineptitude/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/19/covid-19-roundup-75/
— 2,219 new confirmed and probable cases; 63 additional deaths; 1,596 hospitalized; 366 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.3 percent average test positivity rate; 59,460 average daily doses; 2+ million vaccines administered
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/19/2219-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-63-additional-deaths-1596-hospitalized-366-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-33-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-59460-average-daily-doses-2-mill/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Twitter’s terms of service only applies to Republicans – Kelly Sadler
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/19/twitters-terms-service-only-applies-republicans/
— Facebook, Google and Twitter CEOs to testify before Congress on misinformation, disinformation – Ryan Lovelace
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation and disinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. Of course, Democrats and RINOs want my critics/opponents to testify. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. My critics/opponents promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/facebook-google-and-twitter-ceos-testify-congress-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GOP angst as Trump and McConnell wage civil war – W. James Antle III
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/politics/donald-trump-mitch-mcconnell-gop-struggle-civil-war

FOX NEWS
— California state Republican says bill would protect people from discrimination based on political views. ‘Cancel culture and the efforts to silence differing opinions and voices should be a growing concern for all of us.’ – Morgan Phillips
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who ever-increasingly promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would focus on those Republican-haters who have lots or religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-state-republican-cancel-culture-bill-isnt-about-protecting-republicans
(FROM THE ARTICLE: California Republican State Sen. Melissa Melendez, amid liberal backlash, argued that her legislative proposals against “cancel culture” aren’t about “protecting Republicans” but about defending the right to be one. “The last four years have really opened my eyes to what’s going on out there, and how people feel that it’s somehow okay to protect every other class in this country except political class,” Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, tells Fox News in an interview. “With President Trump being elected we’ve seen members of Congress advocating for members of the Trump administration to be harassed and targeted. It’s permeating every aspect of our lives, so I felt that putting political affiliation in California’s fair employment and housing act was appropriate,” she continues. But, “The bill isn’t about protecting Republicans,” she says. “It’s Republicans today, it could be Democrats tomorrow… it’s a bill about fairness.” Melendez — a U.S. Navy veteran, small business owner, and mother of five children — said her “Diversity of Thought Act” would protect people from discrimination over politics when seeking housing, bank loans, or employment by amending the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Act bars discrimination against race, religion, sexual orientation and other factors. California employment law already prohibits workplace retaliation for political activity. Her second bill would help protect students from bullying over their political views. “Cancel culture and the efforts to silence differing opinions and voices should be a growing concern for all of us,” Melendez said in announcing the legislation.)
— Bill Gates says Trump should ‘probably’ be allowed to return to social media. Twitter cut the former president off from some 88M followers after the deadly riot on Jan. 6. – Megan Henney
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bill-gates-says-trump-should-probably-be-allowed-to-return-to-social-media

ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
— President Biden Has Promised to Pass the Equality Act—Here’s How That Threatens Your Freedoms
https://www.adflegal.org/blog/president-biden-has-promised-pass-equality-act-heres-how-threatens-your-freedoms

GOPUSA
— Would YOU Pay? Democrats Push Reparations; Biden ‘Supports A Study’ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106697
— Executive Orders V. Guns: How The Second Amendment May Be In Peril
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106677

BREITBART
— Joe Biden’s Progressives Abolish ICE Protections by 80 Percent – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/18/washington-post-joe-bidens-progressives-abolish-ice-protections-by-80-percent/
— Joe Biden Amnesty Plan Protects Illegal Hiring, Excludes Mandatory E-Verify – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/18/joe-biden-amnesty-plan-protects-illegal-hiring-excludes-e-verify/

DAILY CALLER
— Public Schools Are Becoming Cesspools Of Woke Liberal Activism. What Happened? Schools are teaching students more radical material, and that may hurt enrollment.
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/19/public-schools-woke-liberal-activism-critical-race-theory-teachers-unions-enrollment-private-schools/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— OBSESSED: House Democrats Try To Ban Trump From Being Buried At Arlington – Sergie Daez
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/obsessed-democrats-try-ban-twice-impeached-former-presidents-being-interred-arlington-national

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Republicans Planning to Target Democrats Over Biden’s Job-Killing Keystone XL Policy – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/02/republicans-planning-to-target-democrats-over-bidens-job-killing-keystone-xl-policy/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/539450-political-purists-bring-cancel-culture-to-the-republican-party

CNN
— Why Corporate America is jumping for joy while millions of workers remain jobless. – Anneken Tappe
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/economy/ceo-business-confidence/index.html

MSN
— Anti-Trump group launches Fox News ad buy – Holly Otterbein
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/anti-trump-group-launches-fox-news-ad-buy/ar-BB1dPikj?li=BBnb7Kz

REUTERS
— How to respond to disinformation while protecting free speech
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. Of course, my critics/opponents want to “respond” to me and to my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. My critics/opponents promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/risj-review/how-respond-disinformation-while-protecting-free-speech

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled GOP-hating GOP-haters say “It’s been a brutal two months for the GOP.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/it-s-been-brutal-two-months-gop-n1258325

WASHINGTON POST
— For younger job seekers, diversity and inclusion in the workplace aren’t a preference. They’re a requirement. Millennial and Gen Z professionals are avoiding companies without a diverse workforce, clear promotion traffic and a commitment to confronting systemic racism in their ranks. – Jennifer Miller
(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.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/18/millennial-genz-workplace-diversity-equity-inclusion/
— How many Americans are unemployed? It’s likely a lot more than 10 million. The United States has not had reliable data during the pandemic to answer a very basic question: How many Americans are out of work? – Heather Long
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/19/how-many-americans-unemployed/

FORBES
— A Much-Needed Service: NewsGuard Cracks Down On Fake News – Todd Wasserman
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. Of course, Democrats and RINOs want NewsGuard to crack down on me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. My critics/opponents promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/toddwasserman/2021/02/19/a-much-needed-service-newsguard-cracks-down-on-fake-news/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 54% of Voters Say Biden Is a ‘Puppet’ of the Left
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/54_of_voters_say_biden_is_a_puppet_of_the_left

February 19 Morning Edition

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Will County Republicans voted overwhelmingly Thursday night to censure Rep. Adam Kinzinger for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. The 111 to 5 vote (and one abstention) for censure “is meant to remind the representative who he represents: the people who elected him, not his self-interests,” said Will County Republican Chairman George Pearson, adding that Kinzinger’s decision to start a PAC that “goes against other Republicans was a betrayal.” Pearson said his next task is to find a challenger for Kinzinger’s seat. The rebuke comes a few days after the Iroquois County GOP in central Illinois voted to censure. LaSalle County’s Republican Central Committee voted to censure earlier this month. All three counties are among the 14 counties that make up Kinzinger’s 16th Congressional District. Kinzinger issued a statement criticizing GOP leaders in Will County for not doing more to elect Republicans and calling the county GOP “inept.” “Maybe if the Will County GOP spent the same amount of time and energy helping local Republicans as they do with petty censure votes to go after those that vote their conscience, they might actually win a few races,” Kinzinger said. He said Will County has gone from a “staunchly conservative county where Republicans controlled the board and held countywide offices” to one that’s seen Democrats take control of county board seats. “The leaders of the Will County GOP have proven they are unable to assist Republican candidates in winning these especially important elections. As the last federal Republican official representing Will County, I have been saddened by this ineptitude.” – Shia Kapos
(DIERSEN: What do you say to those who do not want you or anyone else to read the aforesaid?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/19/madigan-matters-new-censure-for-kinzinger-scathing-report-on-police-griffin-grilled-491813

ABC7
— US lets in asylum-seekers stuck in Mexico, ends Trump policy – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats want asylum seekers because asylum seekers will vote for Democrats. RINOs want asylum seekers because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/us-lets-in-asylum-seekers-stuck-in-mexico-ends-trump-policy/10353424/

CBS2
— Aldermen, Activists Criticize Mayor Lightfoot For Spending More Than $280 Million In Pandemic Relief Funds On CPD
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/18/aldermen-activists-criticize-mayor-lightfoot-for-spending-more-than-280-million-in-pandemic-relief-funds-on-cpd/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Crime, taxes, closed schools or clogged side streets. But Lightfoot focuses on statues. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-chicago-statues-john-kass-20210219-js2i332npnfc5efrobjx52bcii-story.html
— Readers, we need you now more than ever – ERIC ZORN
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, mainstream newspapers a) act like they are arms of the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green parties; b) dump readers, dump organizations, dump companies, dump governments, and dump countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time; and c) promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-alden-global-capital-tribune-newspapers-zorn-20210219-y4mg4perrraxhjh43tat7xjkwe-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Please don’t cancel your subscription to the Chicago Tribune because we’re poised to be taken over by Alden Global Capital.)
— Naperville divvies up $500,000 among agencies that provide social service assistance in city – SUZANNE BAKER
(DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone will be handing out welfare and/or receiving welfare.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-social-service-funding-st-0217-20210218-6k73tay4krfurk6whdm7lczuy4-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Michael Madigan moves on, but his strongman legacy remains. At his core, the longtime speaker was an old-fashioned ward boss who knew how to collect votes. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/michael-madigan-moves-his-strongman-legacy-remains

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH & WILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater a) glorifies and praises Kinzinger and b) demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Kinzinger’s critics.
https://www.pantagraph.com/kinzinger-family-letters-over-trump-vote-get-national-media-attention/article_5bc85d10-3ebf-5486-9b59-f33a3fccf840.html
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/whats-rep-kinzingers-endgame

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pension checks — big ones — are in the monthly mail – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pension-checks-big-ones-are-in-the-monthly-mail/article_d37a16cf-30fb-5681-bd89-a521348be59f.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Holding the No. 1 position is former Republican legislator and Judge Edward Petka, who collects a monthly check of $18,062. That’s $216,747 a year, an amount sweetened by those 3 percent annual cost-of-living increases. In Petka’s case, his 3 percent increase amounts to an extra $6,500 a year, a roughly $500-per-month hike. Former Democratic state Rep. Gary Hannig of Litchfield, who worked in former Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration, collects $14,584 per month. His wife, Elizabeth, who succeeded her husband when he left the Illinois House to work for Quinn, supplements her husband’s pension by collecting a monthly pension check of $4,373 per month. Together, they collect pension checks totaling $18,957 per month — $227,484 for the year. Former Gov. Jim Edgar holds the No. 5 slot, collecting $15,102 per month. The list of recipients includes scoundrels. Among them is indicted former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. Charged with bribery and forced to resign from the Illinois House in 2019, he’s collecting $4,507 per month, a perk he might be forced to forfeit if he is convicted on the political corruption charge. Another notorious pension recipient is former Chicago-area state Sen. Ira Silverstein, who lost his elective office after being implicated in an embarrassing sexual-harassment case. He receives $6,600 per month. Other prominent legislative monthly pension recipients are Quinn, $12,864; former state senator and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford, $12,811; former state senator and former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, $12,789; former Lt. Gov. Robert Kustra, $11,859; Jayne Thompson, wife of the late Gov. James Thompson, $9,783; former state Attorney General Neil Hartigan, $9,776; and former state legislators later elected to Congress (Republicans Tim Johnson, $7,899, and Tom Ewing, $7,667, and Democrat Terry Bruce, $7,154). Among the local politicians named were former state Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, $11,742; former state Rep. Helen Satterthwaite, D-Urbana, $7,377; former Democratic county auditor, Urbana mayor and state Rep. Laurel Prussing, $5,569; former state Rep. Chad Hays, R-Catlin, $4,682; former state Rep. Naomi Jakobsson, D-Urbana, $4,497; Republican former state legislator Max Coffey of Charleston, $4,825; Republican former state legislator Rick Winkel of Champaign, $3,362; Republican former legislator Judy Myers of Danville, $2,452; Republican former legislator Shane Cultra of Iroquois County, $2,970; and former Democratic legislator Julie Curry of Decatur, $1,991.)

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 145 COVID-19 cases Thursday, 10 deaths, 4.05% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/19/dupage-county-reports-145-covid-19-cases-thursday-10-deaths-405-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

STATELINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers promote 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, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/new-proposed-illinois-school-requirement-would-include-a-reading-list-of-anti-racism-books/

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Republican Rift Goes Far Deeper Than Just Trump And McConnell – DOMENICO MONTANARO
(DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The riff in the Republican Party is between a) those who want to defend and advance the party’s platform and b) those who want to dump the party’s platform, and especially its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I should write a book about past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization a) who reject some, many, most, if not all of the aforesaid planks and b) who do everything that can to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains who support the aforesaid planks.) I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff members, campaign volunteers, etc. who reject some, many, most, if not all of the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/republican-rift-goes-far-deeper-just-trump-and-mcconnell#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-16: Scott Presler Confirms for Saturday in Minooka Looking for Volunteers Against Kinzinger
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/presler021821/
— Team Nunda Township Mails
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/team-nunda-mails/
— Campaigning in the Snow in Lakewood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/campaigning-in-the-snow-in-lakewood/

WIREPOINTS
— Illiterate Revolutionaries: Chicago schools struggle as teachers push liberal politics – Fox News short film
https://wirepoints.org/illiterate-revolutionaries-chicago-schools-struggle-as-teachers-push-liberal-politics-fox-news/
— What Pritzker’s 2022 budget proposal doesn’t do: fix Illinois – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/what-pritzkers-2022-budget-proposal-doesnt-do-fix-illinois-wirepoints/
— Pritzker’s budget doesn’t do anything to address population loss, taxes, or pensions – Wirepoints joins Craig Dellimore on WBBM
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-budget-doesnt-do-anything-to-address-population-loss-taxes-or-pensions-wirepoints-joins-craig-dellimore-on-wbbm/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Pelosi’s pick to lead Capitol probe says police ‘complicit,’ helped rioters – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/russel-honore-capitol-police-complicit-riot/
— Conservative groups kick-start anti-Biden push with $2 million ad blitz – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/conservative-groups-kickstart-anti-biden-push-2-mi/
— Australia’s proposed law to make tech giants pay for the news articles shared on their networks has Google and Facebook doing a good cop/bad cop routine. – Ryan Lovelace
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/big-tech-censorship-spreads-press-australia-us-con/

FOX NEWS
— Menendez introduces Dem immigration bill, denies ‘amnesty’ despite citizenship path for illegal immigrants. The bill needs 10 Republican votes in the Senate. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/menendez-dem-immigration-bill-amnesty-illegal-immigrants

BREITBART
— Chicago Police Dept. ‘failed the public’ during George Floyd protests – UPI
https://www.breitbart.com/news/chicago-police-dept-failed-the-public-during-george-floyd-protests/

NEWSMAX
— GOP’s John Cox Makes $1M Donation in California Gubernatorial Bid – Jeffrey Rodack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/john-cox-gavin-newsom-recall-california/2021/02/18/id/1010537/

DAILY CALLER
— Retired General Leading Capitol Review Has A History Of Peddling Far-Left Conspiracy Theories – MICHAEL GINSBERG
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/russel-honore-capitol-riot-review/
— Our Descent Into Collective Madness – VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/victor-davis-hanson-our-descent-into-collective-madness/
— As Bipartisan Calls To Amend Section 230 Mount, Experts Emphasize Unintended Consequences – MICHAEL GINSBERG
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/conservatives-section-230-reform-unintended-consequences/

AFP
— Backlash grows as Facebook imposes Australia news blackout
(DIERSEN: Who does not want you to share news? My critics/opponents do not want me to share news. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They want only those who they manipulate/dominate to share news.)
https://news.yahoo.com/backlash-grows-facebook-imposes-australia-175450582.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Australia’s government says that Facebook was “heavy-handed” and “wrong” for introducing an unprecedented local ban on sharing news in response to pending legislation that would force the social media giant to pay for content. From Thursday Australians were unable to post links to news articles or view the Facebook pages of local and international news outlets, while Aussie news sources disappeared from the site worldwide.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Rep. Jim Banks: Attempts to Erase Trump Will Cost GOP Elections 2022 and 2024 – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/attempts-to-erase-trump-will-cost-gop-elections-2022-and-2024-rep-jim-banks_3702385.html
— Pro-Life Activist Lila Rose: Biden Using Christian Religion as ‘Cover for Extreme Policies’ – SAMUEL ALLEGRI
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-is-using-christian-religion-as-the-cover-for-his-extreme-policies-lila-rose_3701881.html

THE HILL
— Ex-Trump chief of staff Priebus mulling Wisconsin governor bid – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539541-ex-trump-chief-of-staff-priebus-mulling-wisconsin-governor-bid

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers – HUIZHONG WU and FU TING
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents what to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. But failing that, they want reporters and journalists like me to be credentialed, and of course, to meet their credentialing requirements. They want me to get permission from the following before I include links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party.)
https://nepal24hours.com/china-steps-up-online-controls-with-new-rule-for-bloggers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Beginning next week, the Cyberspace Administration of China will require bloggers and influencers to have a government-approved credential before they can publish on a wide range of subjects. Some fear that only state media and official propaganda accounts will get permission. While permits have been needed since at least 2017 to write about topics such as political and military affairs, enforcement has not been widespread. The new rules expand that requirement to health, economics, education and judicial matters. . .The new credential requirement could restrict individuals from posting original content, including people like Ma who aren’t openly challenging the line of Xi’s ruling Communist Party. Weibo CEO Wang Gaofei, responding to Ma on the platform, said commentary on news released by official media was permitted but commentators could not “release news” themselves. . .A notice on Sohu in January, which also hosts microblogs, said public accounts without credentials must not issue or republish current affairs news. Banned topics include “articles and commentary on politics, economics, military affairs, diplomatic and public affairs; Taking out of context and distorting the content of the Party and country’s history; breaking news and commentary.” Internet giant Baidu, which also has a publishing platform, issued a similar notice. It is unclear to what extent bloggers will be punished if they publish commentary without the credentials.)

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater a) glorifies and praises Kinzinger and b) demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Kinzinger’s critics.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/opinions/kinzinger-letter-angry-cousin-drexler/index.html
— Congress is again discussing reparations for slavery. It’s a complex and thorny issue – Harmeet Kaur
(DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats will force you to pay: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/us/congress-slavery-reparations-effort-trnd/index.html

CNBC
— Twitter commits that 25% of its executives will be minorities or women by 2025 – Salvador Rodriguez
(DIERSEN: To meet that goal, will Twitter adopt an “up-or-out” policy like the federal government uses? For example, will Twitter get of its employees who are White and/or male who are not making $100,000/year by age 25, $500,000/year by age 30, $1,000,000/year by age 35, $5,000,000/year by age 40, $10,000,000/year by age 45, $50,000,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/twitter-pledges-to-increase.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden’s Immigration Plan Would Offer Path to Citizenship For Millions. The proposal, unveiled by Democrats on Capitol Hill, offers an eight-year path to citizenship for most of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, eliminates restrictions on family-based immigration and expands worker visas.
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/18/us/joe-biden-news
— Facebook’s New Look in Australia: News and Hospitals Out, Aliens Still In The social network’s decision to block journalism rather than pay for it erased more than expected, leaving many outraged and debating what should happen next. – Damien Cave
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/media/facebook-australia-news.html
— FRONT PAGE: A College Program for Disadvantaged Teens Could Shake Up Elite Admissions. An education program is immersing underprivileged students in Ivy League classes, and the students’ success has raised questions about how elite university gatekeepers determine college prospects. – Erica L. Green
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, college degrees are worthless unless they are from Ivy League Universities.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/politics/college-admissions-poor-students.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Left Hated Rush Limbaugh Because He Had Their Number Even in death they called him ‘divisive,’ as if their attacks on America aren’t intended to sow division. – Dennis Prager
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-left-hated-rush-limbaugh-because-he-had-their-number-11613690748
— Rush Limbaugh’s Conservative Radio Show Will Remain On Air as Programmers, Podcasters Seek to Fill Void. Mr. Limbaugh will be the predominant voice the radio show ‘until his audience is prepared to say goodbye’ – Anne Steele
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rush-limbaughs-conservative-radio-show-will-remain-on-the-air-despite-hosts-passing-11613682112
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump Lost to Himself.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-lost-to-himself-11613691782

FORBES
— Here Are The Billionaires Who Donated To Donald Trump’s 2020 Presidential Campaign – Michela Tindera
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/02/19/here-are-the-billionaires-who-donated-to-donald-trumps-2020-presidential-campaign/?sh=3869a0b34667

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The GOP’s Trump problem.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/18/trump-and-mitch-mcconnell-battle-soul-republican-party/4495088001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Rush betrayed our conservatism.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/02/17/rush-limbaugh-friend-mentor-betrayed-conservatism-trump-column/6791704002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/19/journalism-diversity-newsrooms-flourish-when-diverse-voices-lead-way/6791779002/

PADUCAH SUN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Senators illustrate GOP dysfunction.”
https://www.paducahsun.com/opinion/columnists/mcconnell-graham-emblematic-of-gop-s-dysfunction/article_8c65c953-c074-5e64-9204-4be201722f2a.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Rush Limbaugh. My critics/opponents hate Rush Limbaugh and hate the working class.
https://www.newsweek.com/rush-limbaugh-myth-conservative-working-class-opinion-1570211

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
— Stereotypes Can Harm Performance Of Older Adults On Cognitive And Physical Tasks – Anna Varela
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most to promote age discrimination. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who lead/led Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc. Those who promote age decimation promote it most against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.gsu.edu/2021/02/18/stereotypes-can-harm-performance-of-older-adults-on-cognitive-and-physical-tasks/

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— When You Lose Your Job — and It’s Your Whole Identity – Rebecca Zucker
(DIERSEN: How much is/was your job your identity? I worked for GAO 1980-1997. My GAO Analyst job was far more of my identity than it was for my coworkers. Few of my coworkers were members of job-related professional associations. I served on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996 and Illinois CPA Society Membership Committee 1989-1998. Few of my coworkers earned job-related professional certifications. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981 and became a Certified Internal Auditor in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. None of my coworkers earned job-related professional licenses. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. Few of my coworkers earned job related master’s degrees. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980 and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://hbr.org/2021/02/when-you-lose-your-job-and-its-your-whole-identity

FINANCIAL REVIEW
— Newsletter sign-ups soar as Facebook blocks local news – Natasha Gillezeau
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. They crow the most about their success in stopping the following from reading the newsletters: a) Republican voters in my precinct, b) Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains in Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, d) Republican leaders of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, e) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, f) Republican activists, g) etc.)
https://www.afr.com/technology/newsletter-sign-ups-soar-as-facebook-blocks-local-news-20210219-p57408

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— Facebook news ban continues in Australia – Oscar Grenfell
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Facebook, Google, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/02/19/face-f19.html

February 18 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Chairman Responds to Madigan Resignation “Chairman Madigan’s legacy is that of presiding over the decline of a once great state, ballooning pension liabilities by hundreds of billions of dollars, and the accumulation of historic political power that primarily benefited government insiders and special interests. Chairman Madigan may no longer be a state representative, but he is still Chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois where he personally controls over $15 million in campaign cash.” – ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy
https://mailchi.mp/094562a7870a/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4753144

ABC7
— Former GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole has advanced lung cancer. “While I certainly have some hurdles ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges of their own,” Dole, 97, wrote on Twitter. – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/former-sen-bob-dole-announces-he-has-stage-4-lung-cancer/10350527/
— Mike Madigan, longtime IL House speaker and representative, announces resignation after 50 years in post. Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch took Madigan’s place as House speaker last month. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/madigan-resigning-as-il-rep-after-50-years/10350577/
— US Sen. Ted Cruz ‘regrets’ decision to take Mexico getaway with his family during crisis – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ted-cruz-regrets-decision-to-take-mexico-getaway-during-crisis/10350591/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With Rush Limbaugh’s death, conservatism needs a new voice – MICHAEL RYAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-rush-limbaugh-conservative-voice-20210218-utfrvndkxvgzrg57sb4tujyezq-story.html
— Michael Madigan resigns from Illinois House after being ousted as speaker, defends his legacy in face of ‘vicious attacks’ – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-resigns-20210218-aznvmcwc7rfsxpn6jso6b2c7ee-story.html
— Michael Madigan resigns: Read his letter to the House speaker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-resignation-letter-20210218-ffx3pitrcjdfvgj44inboz5eam-story.html
— Illinois identifies 17 more cases of UK coronavirus variant – JENNY WHIDDEN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-uk-variant-20210218-u6vbtgdxz5bsxmjbjlmsxfxibe-story.html
— Madigan exiting legislature, still state Democratic Party chair | City watchdog hammers CPD response to summer looting, unrest | Rush calls for USPS postmaster to resign – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-resigns-city-watchdog-police-response-spin-20210218-vfvxdcyjvffdrd5m7r4fphgxqe-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 73,091 administered vaccine doses, 1,966 new cases, 72 additional deaths reported as activists lambaste Chicago mayor over federal COVID-19 relief fund spending
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20210218-4uhioeo5fnbenj74ld7gssewcm-story.html
— ‘Obviously a mistake’: Sen. Ted Cruz returns stateside after family trip to Cancun as Texas struggles through winter storm crisis – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-ted-cruz-cancun-trip-texas-storm-20210218-mbk7r3pl65gqlmpw23cgstxirq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan resigns state House seat ‘at peace with my decision’ — and with power to handpick his successor. As 13th Ward committeeperson in the Cook County Democratic Party, Madigan has 56% of the weighted vote that will decide who replaces him in the House. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/18/22289313/michael-madigan-resigns-state-representative-22nd-district
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Will Trump face the music, finally?” and says “That only a handful of Republicans could vote to convict him is a sign of deep rot. And it has left millions of Americans who thirst for justice unsatisfied.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/18/22289593/donald-trump-consequences-investigations-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— Watch debate between candidates for the College of DuPage board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210218/watch-debate-between-candidates-for-the-college-of-dupage-board

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan resigns from Illinois General Assembly The Southwest Sider, forced from his job as House Speaker earlier this year, says he leaves office “at peace with my decision and proud of the many contributions I have made.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-resigns-illinois-general-assembly

HERALD & REVIEW
— Michael Madigan is resigning. Here’s what his annual pension amount will be. – SARAH MANSUR
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-michael-madigan-is-resigning-heres-what-his-annual-pension-amount-will-be/article_c482b1fd-5d50-549d-9262-cf8838c29eab.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Madigan is in line for an annual pension of $85,117.32 upon retirement after paying $351,013.73 into the General Assembly Retirement System over 50 years. His annual pension would jump to $148,955.28 on July 1, 2022.)

FOX ILLINOIS
— Migrants on the move again in Mexico and Central America – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/migrants-on-the-move-again-in-mexico-and-central-america-02-18-2021

ROBERT FEDER
— Future of WLS 890 AM up in the air without Rush Limbaugh
https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/02/18/robservations-future-wls-890-air-without-rush-limbaugh/

CITY JOURNAL
— Chicago’s Big Education, Inc. The teachers’ union’s outsize power comes at the expense of students, parents, and taxpayers. – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.city-journal.org/reining-in-the-chicago-teachers-union

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Madigan – TelliTuby Bye, Bye
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/madigan-bye-bye/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DOUBLE AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF IMPROVEMENT – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-unemployment-claims-rise-again-ranking-it-2nd-worst-in-u-s/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases; 72 additional deaths; 1,655 hospitalized; 386 in ICU; 2.7 percent average case positivity rate; 3.3 percent average test positivity rate; 61,132 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/18/1966-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-72-additional-deaths-1655-hospitalized-386-in-icu-27-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-33-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-61132-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump courts billionaire backers as he plans conservative-friendly social media platform – Rob Crilly
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about anti-conservatives. I would focus on those who a) falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, b) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and/or for everyone’s problems, d) were candidates on ballots in my precinct, e) were major donors for candidates on ballots in my precinct, f) were political consultants for candidates on ballots in my precinct, g) were campaign managers for candidates on ballots in my precinct, h) were campaign staff members for candidates on ballots in my precinct, and i) were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-courts-backers-plans-conservative-friendly-social-media

GOPUSA
— The War On Texas Is A War On America
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106577

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Massive Amnesty Bill is Here – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/02/18/bidens-massive-amnesty-bill-is-here-n2584934
— Biden’s Bigotry of No Expectations – Larry O’Connor (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use “up-or-out” to get rid of those who are Republican, White, and/or male, but not for those who are Democrat, RINO, minority, and/or female.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryoconnor/2021/02/18/bidens-bigotry-of-no-expectations-n2584955
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One of President George W. Bush’s most enduring moments that had nothing to do with the essential and existential global war on terrorism had to do with his hopes and dreams for domestic policies that did not condescend and patronize minority Americans animated by what he called the “soft bigotry of low expectations.”)

ONE NEWS NOW
— Biden announces amnesty plan for millions of illegals – AP
https://onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/biden-announces-amnesty-plan-for-millions-of-illegals

COLLEGE FIX
— Chicago spends billions of dollars on teachers who won’t teach in-person, watchdog Adam Andrzejewski finds
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/chicago-spent-billions-of-dollars-on-teachers-who-wont-teach-in-person-watchdog-finds/

AMERICA MAGAZINE
— Catholics are overrepresented in the 117th Congress
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2021/02/18/catholics-congress-representation-nones-239997
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Although Catholics make up about 20 percent of the U.S. population, they represent 30 percent of the 117th Congress, according to the Pew Research Center. Protestants still dominate with 55 percent of the seats in the House and Senate—they represent 43 percent of the population—but they are splintered into more than a dozen different denominations. That makes Catholics the single largest faith group in the House and Senate for 2021. From 1965 to 2021, the Catholic share of the House rose from 22 percent to 31 percent, and the Catholic share of the Senate rose from 14 percent to 24 percent.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Texas Power Crisis Puts Keystone XL Cancelation in Perspective – TERRI WU
https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-power-crisis-puts-keystone-xl-cancelation-in-perspective_3699890.html

THE HILL
— Trump-McConnell rift divides GOP donors – ALEX GANGITANO
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates and Republican political organizations that act like their major donors are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would focus on candidates and organizations that act like their major donors reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on candidates and organizations that act like their major donors promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/539514-trump-mcconnell-rift-impacts-gop-donors
— Biden’s dangerous border policy – TOM FITTON
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/539337-bidens-dangerous-border-policy
— Former Illinois House Speaker resigns amid bribery investigation – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539402-former-illinois-house-speaker-resigns-amid-bribery-investigation
— Beto O’Rourke: ‘We are nearing a failed state in Texas’ due to Republican leaders – DOMINICK MASTRANGELO
https://thehill.com/homenews/539147-beto-orourke-we-are-nearing-a-failed-state-in-texas-due-to-republican-leaders
— Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs to testify at House hearing on misinformation – REBECCA KLAR
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, www.gopillinois.com is a misinformation website. Should I sue my critics/opponents?)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/539471-tech-ceos-to-testify-at-house-hearing-on-misinformation

ROLL CALL
— To retake House, centrists say GOP needs candidates who can win swing districts – Stephanie Akin
(DIERSEN: GOP “centrists” a) most commonly reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity planks in the Republican Party platform and b) focus on destroying those who support the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/02/18/to-retake-house-centrists-say-gop-needs-candidates-who-can-win-swing-districts/

CNBC
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats introduce sweeping immigration bill with 8-year pathway to citizenship – Hannah Miao
(DIERSEN: To come to a country illegally is to show disrespect for the rule of law. To stay in a country illegally is to show disrespect for the rule of law.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/immigration-democrats-to-introduce-bill-with-pathway-to-citizenship.html
— Generac CEO says demand for power generators is high: ‘We can’t make them fast enough’ – Tyler Clifford
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/17/generac-ceo-on-meeting-generator-demand.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Should the Feds Guarantee You a Job? Not long ago, the question was rarely asked. Now, politicians and economists of various stripes are willing to consider it. – Eduardo Porter
(DIERSEN: Should those jobs be “good” jobs? Should those jobs be appropriate based on one’s work experience, education, and professional licenses/certifications?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/economy/job-guarantee.html
— Fox News devotes hours to Rush Limbaugh tributes. – Katie Robertson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/fox-news-devotes-hours-to-rush-limbaugh-tributes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Equality Act would give LGBTQers even more power to destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/02/18/equality-act-introduced/

CBS SACRAMENTO
— New California Bill Would Make Political Affiliation A Protected Class
(DIERSEN: In my precinct, 269 voted for Biden and only 157 voted for Trump.)
https://news.yahoo.com/ca-bill-political-affiliation-protected-074839893.html

LIMA OHIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Someone who paints himself as being a spokesperson for Blacks promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.limaohio.com/opinion/columns/448509/leonard-pitts-jr-gop-believes-in-trump-not-america

FORBES
— Trump Calls Rush Limbaugh A ‘Fantastic Man’ As GOP Tributes Pour In – Joe Walsh
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2021/02/17/the-biggest-reactions-to-rush-limbaughs-death/

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Asks Fellow Republicans to Reject Donald Trump’s Ongoing Election Claims – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-asks-republicans-reject-donald-trump-election-claims-1570224

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Trump Still Favorite of Most GOP Voters After Impeachment Trial
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/trump_still_favorite_of_most_gop_voters_after_impeachment_trial

GUARDIAN
— Republican leaders in Texas face growing backlash as power crisis deepens. Residents struggle with lack of power, food and water following deadly storm while state’s leaders try to deflect responsibility. – Tom McCarthy and Erum Salam
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/18/republicans-texas-power-winter-storm

February 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Study finds 7 newly-identified COVID-19 variants circulating in the United States – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/10342025/
— NAACP, Congressman sue Trump, Giuliani, extremist groups over Capitol riot – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/10344529/

NBC5
— Kinzinger’s Family Blasts Him in Letter After Vote to Impeach Trump
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/kinzingers-family-blasts-him-in-letter-after-vote-to-impeach-trump-nyt/2439640/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump trashes Mitch McConnell in searing new statement – Morgan Phillips
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-trashes-mitch-mcconnell-in-searing-new-statement

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump calls McConnell a ‘political hack’ as GOP divide deepens post-impeachment – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-mcconnell-gop-divide-20210217-yttnnj67wreb3lraurreksn2jy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Rep. Adam Kinzinger is pressing Republicans to leave Trump behind — censured by his party and shunned by family members for doing so.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-nyt-adam-kinzinger-family-letter-20210216-xr4njhqxzneivjigw467col6ia-story.html
— In Milwaukee, Biden to call for fast-tracking COVID-19 relief plan | CTU vs. Lightfoot battle over, what’s next? | Trump, Kinzinger tension goes back to 2016 – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-biden-milwaukee-covid19-relief-ctu-lightfoot-pritzker-budget-spin-20210216-pv3n4uxgundevfqgjwr7w2dq6y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Let’s cancel the phony ‘cancel culture’ fight in today’s politics.” I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cancel others. They focus on canceling those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or e) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-adam-kinzinger-trump-cancel-culture-page-20210216-56j6iirmfjbn3nzxlywvgzz47i-story.html
— Millennial renters are giving up on homeownership, as COVID-19 and financial struggles make 1 in 5 say it’ll never happen – DARCEL ROCKETT
(DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. The down payment came from what I had earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months 1970-1971 and part-time for 18 months 1971-1972. That money also enabled me to buy a new Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-millennial-renters-apartment-affordability-0215-20210216-7oehhm24c5adnm76tplwbla42i-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden’s ‘commonsense’ gun controls make little sense. The president would arbitrarily limit Second Amendment rights and threaten the industry that makes it possible to exercise them. – Jacob Sullum
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/16/22285729/gun-control-joe-biden-parkland-shooting-assault-weapons-second-amendment-jacob-sullum

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County may rescind cannabis ban next month – James Fuller
(DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or country.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210216/kane-county-may-rescind-cannabis-ban-next-month
— Suburban Democrats eye education funding ahead of Pritzker budget proposal – JJ Bullock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210216/suburban-democrats-eye-education-funding-ahead-of-pritzker-budget-proposal
— ‘A complete bungle:’ Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210216/business/302169908/

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.wglt.org/post/illinois-fight-lgbtq-rights-continues#stream/0

CHICAGO READER
— ‘Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone’ – Ariel Parrella-Aureli
(DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have stressed not only the lack of support that me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters have gotten from many who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but how the aforesaid have worked against me and my newsletters. I should write a book about the aforesaid. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, conservative, and/or Republican clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, 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.)
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/mariame-kaba-we-do-this-til-we-free-us/Content?oid=86497187

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,348 new confirmed and probable cases; 32 additional deaths; 1,726 hospitalized; 385 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.4 percent average test positivity rate; 63,772 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/16/1348-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-32-additional-deaths-1726-hospitalized-385-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-34-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-63772-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dems’ bill creating a publicly accessible gun registry called ‘very dangerous’ Would require gun owners to buy firearms insurance and ban certain types of ammunition – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/gun-registry-bill-sheila-jackson-lee-called-danger/
— Trump tells GOP to ditch McConnell, vows to back primary challengers – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/donald-trump-rips-mitch-mcconnell-promises-maga-pr/

FOX NEWS
— Tucker: Elites pushing ‘green energy’ are out of touch with America
https://news.yahoo.com/tucker-elites-pushing-green-energy-013055023.html
— Ingraham: Dems rely on Trump, ‘virus panic’ to hide damage they’ve done
https://news.yahoo.com/ingraham-dems-rely-trump-virus-034605298.html

GOPUSA
— It’s Time For Mitch McConnell To Go
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106550
— A Massive Power Failure In Texas Points Up The Danger Of Relying On Green Energy
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106556
— Skepticism, Concern Surround Effectiveness Of COVID Vaccines
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106546

AMERICAN THINKER
— What will CPAC 2021 reveal about the Republican Party’s direction? – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/what_will_cpac_2021_reveal_about_the_republican_partys_direction.html

BREITBART
— The Woke Force: Biden Pentagon Pursues Leftist Domestic Agenda – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/15/the-woke-force-biden-pentagon-pursues-leftist-domestic-agenda/

NEWSMAX
— Utah GOP Members Circulate Petition to Censure Romney for Trump Vote – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/utah-romney-petition-impeachment/2021/02/15/id/1010109/

TOWNHALL
— Texas’s ‘Nightmare’ Energy Situation Is a Warning to the Rest of America – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/02/16/texas-freezing-weather-windmills-n2584773

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— H.R.1 – The Democrat Plan To Appoint A National Speech Police Czar
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/h-r-1-the-democrat-plan-to-appoint-a-national-speech-police-czar

PATRIOT POST
— The ‘Mainstream’ Media Attacks Freedom of the Press Big Media wants to quash competition, even at the expense of First Amendment freedoms. – HAROLD HUTCHISON (DIERSEN: The mainstream media is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/77758-the-mainstream-media-attacks-freedom-of-the-press-2021-02-16

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Says GOP Won’t Win With McConnell, Plans to Back MAGA Primary Candidates – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-gop-wont-win-if-they-stick-with-mcconnell-will-back-maga-primary-challengers_3699378.html

POLITICO
— Trump attacks McConnell in fiery statement. McConnell publicly soured on the former president after the Jan. 6 attack, breaking four years of loyal support from the Senate leadership. – MATTHEW CHOI
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/16/trump-attacks-mcconnell-in-fiery-statement-469150

THE HILL
— Poll: Majority say Twitter, others should unban Trump now that he’s out of office
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/539076-poll-majority-say-twitter-and-social-media-sites-should-unban
— Trump unloads on McConnell, promises MAGA primary challengers – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539077-trump-unloads-on-mcconnellpromises-maga-primary-challengers
— State parties seek to punish anti-Trump Republicans – JONATHAN EASLEY AND MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539074-state-parties-seek-to-punish-anti-trump-republicans

REUTERS
— Trump, Giuliani accused in lawsuit of conspiring to incite Capitol riot
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lawsuit/trump-giuliani-accused-in-lawsuit-of-conspiring-to-incite-capitol-riot-idUSKBN2AG1WD?il=0

NBC NEWS
— #OpenOurSchools: GOP targets teachers unions in bid to retake suburbs. Republicans say parents have had it with in-home learning and want their kids back in the classroom. – Alex Seitz-Wald and Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/openourschools-gop-targets-teachers-unions-bid-retake-suburbs-n1257899

NEW YORK TIMES
— North Carolina Republicans Censure Richard Burr Over Impeachment Vote – Mike Ives
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/us/politics/richard-burr-censure-impeachment.html
— What’s Delaying Boardroom Diversity (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs a) run the boardrooms and b) blame Republicans for delayed diversity.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/business/dealbook/diversity-corporate-boardrooms.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore blasts Biden’s economic plan as ‘negative for jobs’ – LISA KASHINSKY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/16/former-trump-economic-adviser-stephen-moore-blasts-bidens-economic-plan-as-negative-for-jobs/

JD SUPRA
— Illinois Set To Enact New Law Limiting Criminal Convictions In Employment Decisions
(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.jdsupra.com/legalnews/illinois-set-to-enact-new-law-limiting-8832497/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD, TRAGIC: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use Erika Harold to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.newsweek.com/erika-harold-miss-america-republican-ashamed-twitter-1569636

NPR
— Son Of Prominent Conservative Activist Charged In Capitol Riot – TOM DREISBACH
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968491281/son-of-prominent-conservative-activist-charged-in-capitol-riot

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Sharply Divided Over Impeachment Verdict
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/voters_sharply_divided_over_impeachment_verdict

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/integrity-word-republicans-dont-understand-longer/

PATHEOS
— The cult of Christian nationalism – Barbara Alvarez and Anne Nicol Gaylor
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Kinzinger and his relatives to promote hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.)
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/the-cult-of-christian-nationalism/

INDEPENDENT
— Adam Kinzinger reveals letter ‘brainwashed’ Trump-loving relatives sent him after he voted for impeachment Six-term Illinois Republican says ‘quite honestly, I don’t care if they do or not’ reach out after disavowing him for impeaching former president – Gino Spocchia
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/adam-kinzinger-trump-family-letter-b1802874.html

DAILY MAIL
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s family DISOWNS him for opposing Trump: 11 relatives sign handwritten letter calling him a ‘disappointment to God and Lou Dobbs’ and a member of the ‘devil’s army’ after he backed impeachment. – LUKE KENTON
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9264005/Kinzinger-releases-letter-family-saying-joined-devils-army-backing-Trumps-impeachment.html