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March 26 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Thank you for reading my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would greatly appreciate it if you would a) ask the following who do NOT encourage people to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails why they do NOT encourage people to read the emails and b) let me know what they say: a) your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, b) the leaders of your Republican township, ward, and/or county party organizations, c) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, d) the Republican elected officials who represent your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county, and e) the leaders of conservative organizations. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House expected to pass the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill on Friday
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-20200326-hkiekxneo5gu3nk7n2oemzpexa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters glorify and praise the Trump-hating Pritzker.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-20200326-wmixg4mdnjfpro2fzhcbjhg7gi-story.html
— Senate passes $2.2 trillion economic coronavirus relief bill on unanimous vote – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-stimulus-rescue-package-20200325-wnws3gxb2jdxzeck3q6mfp345y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to turn Asian-Americans against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-asians-coronavirus-racism-trump-chinese-virus-20200325-pmgtixfldrdabcqwvmsb6gokra-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-economy-pritzker-lightfoot-chapman-20200324-x5nwp6lqcncpvhfign6hd4gjsm-story.html
— Ford pushing to restart 5 factories — though not Chicago — despite coronavirus restrictions – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-coronavirus-ford-restart-factories-20200326-prbjtzlvobe73cpz7sqrg3rfem-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s coronavirus pandemic death cult — everyone’s welcome!”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-trump-covid-deaths-world-huppke-20200326-e5usw727bbe75aawrddb3q5j2m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Bailout might keep public transit from becoming a coronavirus casualty, but more help will be needed soon Transit agencies are likely to hemorrhage millions more over the next few months and could be in need of another substantial infusion by summer. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Will Trump-haters succeed in forcing all public transportation users to wear face masks forever?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/25/21191564/trillion-bailout-transit-money-coronavirus-stimulus-federal-government-trump-cta-rta-metra-pace

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This pre-existing condition makes Illinois finances especially vulnerable to COVID Barring a quick, roaring snapback in markets, the state’s underfunded public employee pensions will fall even further behind their funding targets. – JOE CAHILL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/pre-existing-condition-makes-illinois-finances-especially-vulnerable-covid

ABC7
— Coronavirus Chicago: Mayor Lightfoot, AARP Illinois to host telephone town hall to address seniors’ concerns during virus outbreak (DIERSEN: Of course, those who discriminate against older people will use coronavirus to discriminate against older people, and especially against older people who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://abc7chicago.com/health/mayor-lightfoot-aarp-illinois-to-host-phone-town-hall-for-seniors-during-covid-19-crisis/6052142/
— Illinois non-essential workers experience issues filing for unemployment, website flooded with claimants – Samantha Chatman
https://abc7chicago.com/society/non-essential-workers-experience-employment-claim-issues-amid-covid-19-crisis/6052084/

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump.
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/asian-americans-reporting-racism-harassment-amid-covid-19-pandemic/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford-area nonprofits wondering ‘how long we can hold out’ – Alex Gary
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200325/rockford-area-nonprofits-wondering-how-long-we-can-hold-out

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Illinois could need 38K more beds if coronavirus isn’t contained.”
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200325/top-regional-news-illinois-could-need-38k-more-beds-if-coronavirus-isnt-contained

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote illegal immigration use coronavirus to promote illegal immigration.
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-administration-urged-to-free-migrants-as-virus-surges
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis stocks surge as virus shut-ins load up – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/cannabis-stocks-surge-as-virus-shut-ins-load-up

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Pritzker Is Having His Moment – EDWARD MCCLELLAND (DIERSEN: The more hatred that you promote against Trump, the more that Trump-haters promote you.) 
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2020/JB-Pritzker-COVID-Coronavirus/

WIRE POINTS
— State of Illinois provides first look at possible revenue impact from downturn – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/state-of-illinois-provides-first-look-at-possible-revenue-impact-from-downturn-quicktake/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— State officials warn of possible looming recession Amid COVID-19 outbreak, revenues could fall 20 percent – Peter Hancock (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats will blame that on every Republican candidate on November 3, 2020 ballots.)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-officials-warn-of-possible-looming-recession
— COVID-19 outbreak sparks flood of executive orders – PETER HANCOCK (DIERSEN: If/when Pritzker issues an executive order to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, who should/would come to my defense? The following would NOT come to my defense: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/covid-19-outbreak-sparks-flood-of-executive-orders

CENTER SQUARE
— State commission says ‘COVID-19 Recession’ could be $8 billion hit Report says impact on Illinois budget ‘virtually impossible’ to measure at this point – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/state-commission-says-covid–recession-could-be-billion-hit/article_b204fb9c-6ebf-11ea-82ed-ff2640e404f5.html
— Pritzker says essential employees don’t need papers to travel – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: Are/were you an essential employee? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always painted themselves as being “essential.”)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-says-essential-employees-don-t-need-papers-to-travel/article_0eb89266-6dfa-11ea-938f-c3293a5ca306.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Emergency Management Act – Political activities prohibited – KIRK ALLEN (DIERSEN: If/when Pritzker issues an executive order to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, who should/would come to my defense? The following would NOT come to my defense: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/illinois-emergency-management-act-political-activities-prohibited/
— Army Announces Voluntary Recall of Retired Soldiers for COVID-19 Response – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/army-announces-voluntary-recall-of-retired-soldiers-for-covid-19-response/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHAT POWERS DOES PRITZKER HAVE IN AN EMERGENCY? AND WHAT HAS HE ORDERED SO FAR? – Joe Tabor (DIERSEN: If/when Pritzker issues an executive order to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, who should/would come to my defense? The following would NOT come to my defense: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/what-powers-does-pritzker-have-in-an-emergency-and-what-has-he-ordered-so-far/

CAPITOL FAX
— Nearly 3.3 million applied for unemployment benefits last week alone
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/26/nearly-33-million-applied-for-unemployment-benefits-last-week-alone/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump pushes return to normalcy in parts of U.S.: ‘Our country wants to get back to work’ – Tom Howell Jr. and David Sherfinski 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/25/donald-trump-coronavirus-briefing-pushes-return-no/
— Trump declares Florida ‘disaster area’ amid coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/25/donald-trump-declares-florida-disaster-area-amid-c/
— Biden claims to be Ivy League professor: ‘I’ve spent a lot of time on campus’ – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/25/joe-biden-claims-be-university-pennsylvania-profes/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— CNN acknowledges China’s COVID-19 propaganda yet parrots claim that ‘Chinese virus’ is racist anyway – Becket Adams
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/cnn-acknowledges-chinas-covid-19-propaganda-yet-parrots-claim-that-chinese-virus-is-racist-anyway
— Pelosi’s coronavirus conundrum confirms ‘the Squad’ broke her – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/pelosis-coronavirus-conundrum-confirms-the-squad-broke-her

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— ‘Economist’ Runs Chinese Coronavirus Propaganda Disguised as News Chinese outlets flout federal disclosure laws in disinformation campaign – Yuichiro Kakutani
https://freebeacon.com/media/economist-runs-chinese-coronavirus-propaganda-disguised-as-news/
— Pompeo Says China Still Withholding Coronavirus Information – Reuters (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who side with Communist China against America?)
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/pompeo-says-china-still-withholding-coronavirus-information/
— Journalists Are Out of Control Only Trump can save us from the media pandemic – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/satire/wuhan-media-crisis/

FOX NEWS
— Trump tears into media at coronavirus briefing: They want economy to stay closed, ‘would like to see me do poorly in the election’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-doubles-down-media-attack-coronavirus
— Trump campaign threatens legal action against stations airing ‘false’ ad from Democratic super PAC – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-legal-action-coronavirus-ad

GOPUSA
— Democrats Blackmailed A Nation In Crisis
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86642
— Surrendering American Values During The COVID-19 Pandemic Could Destroy The Republic
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86573

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Democrats are the Virus Threatening America – Daniel John Sobieski
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/dems_are_the_virus_threatening_america.html

BREITBART
— Coronavirus Giveaway: Democrats Help Companies Keep Foreign College Graduate Workforce – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: What do you say to companies that prefer citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/24/democrats-coronavirus-bill-expands-work-visas-for-foreign-college-graduates/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump’s Daily Briefings Are Getting Huge Ratings — And Leftists Hate Them – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/trumps-daily-briefings-are-getting-huge-ratings-and-leftists-hate-them

TOWNHALL
— How Do We Flatten the Curve on Panic? – Ann Coulter (DIERSEN: Trump-haters promote panic.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2020/03/25/how-do-we-flatten-the-curve-on-panic-n2565739

NEWS BUSTERS
— Hollywood Reporter Finds Asian Americans to Call Trump a ‘Racist’ – Gabriel Hays
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/gabriel-hays/2020/03/25/shocker-hollywood-reporter-finds-asian-americans-call-trump

PJ MEDIA
— In the Same Poll Where Trump Triumphs on COVID-19 Response, the Media Come In Dead Last. – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/in-the-same-poll-where-trump-triumphs-on-covid-19-response-the-media-come-in-dead-last/
— Latest Coronavirus Mutation—My New Ways to Hate the Media – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/the-morning-briefing-latest-coronavirus-mutation-my-new-ways-to-hate-the-media/

TPM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters are overjoyed that “Governors Across The Nation Are Rejecting Trump’s Call To Reopen Economy.”
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/governors-reject-trump-reopen-economy

LIFE SITE NEWS
— It’s reasonable for European Christians to be fearful of mass Muslim immigration Christ understood that some men were as dangerous as wolves and he wanted his disciples to understand it as well. – William Kilpatrick (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who claim to be Christian, but who focus on destroying those like me who do not promote Islam?)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/its-reasonable-for-european-christians-to-be-fearful-of-mass-muslim-immigration

CAPITOL RESEARCH CENTER
— Liberal Activists Tilting the 2020 Census to Favor Democrats – Hayden Ludwig
https://capitalresearch.org/article/liberal-activists-tilting-the-2020-census-to-favor-democrats/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Could a ‘Draft Cuomo’ Movement Be in the Democrats’ Future? – JOHN FUND (DIERSEN: Could a “Draft Pritzker” movement be in the Democrats’ future?)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/03/could-a-draft-cuomo-movement-be-in-the-democrats-future/

THE HILL
— Unemployment claims surge to 3.2 million as pandemic devastates economy – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/489611-unemployment-claims-surge-to-32-million-as-pandemic-devastates-economy
— Senate rejects GOP attempt to change unemployment benefits in coronavirus stimulus bill – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: Constructively, since 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors have succeeded in forcing the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to pay me $26.04 an hour in today’s dollars not to work. The CSRS should sue my Democrat GAO superiors.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/489589-senate-rejects-gop-attempt-to-change-unemployment-benefits-in-stimulus-bill 
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Something hit me like a ton of bricks … Under this bill you get $23.15 an hour based on a 40-hour work week not to work,” Graham said from the Senate floor on Wednesday night. “We’ve created Pandora’s box for our economy.”)

ROLL CALL
— Coronavirus economic relief package provides $93 million cash infusion for Legislative Branch Millions would go to facilitate congressional staff working from home, child care reimbursement and sanitary product for Capitol – Chris Marquette (DIERSEN: I worked for the Democrats who run GAO for almost 18 years.)
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/03/25/coronavirus-economic-relief-package-provides-93-million-cash-infusion-for-legislative-branch/ 
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Government Accountability Office would get $20 million to conduct oversight of funding for the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. This amount also will go toward salaries and reimbursing staff costs at the GAO’s child care center.)

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-authoritarian-coronavirus-ruth-ben-ghiat_n_5e7bcc32c5b6cb9dc19995a4

CNN
— Unemployment claims soared to 3.3 million last week, most in history – Anneken Tappe 
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/economy/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus/index.html
— Senate approves historic $2 trillion stimulus deal amid growing coronavirus fears
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/25/politics/stimulus-senate-action-coronavirus/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— More than three million file unemployment claims, the most ever in a week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Wants to ‘Reopen America.’ Here’s What Happens if We Do.”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/25/opinion/coronavirus-trump-reopen-america.html
— Senate Passes Aid Package
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/world/coronavirus-news-live.html
— Fauci sees signs of the virus becoming cyclical, like the flu.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/world/coronavirus-news-live.html
— Some schools signal that students may not return until next year.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/world/coronavirus-news-live.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, Democrats want to use coronavirus to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/us/coronavirus-guns-stores.html
— Governors Tell Outsiders From ‘Hot Zone’ to Stay Away as Virus Divides States State-to-state travel rules are rarely seen in the United States, but the virus has left some states urging outsiders not to come.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/us/coronavirus-united-states.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/03/26/us/politics/ap-us-virus-outbreak-trump-value-of-life.html
— Facebook, Don’t Exploit Us in Our Time of Need Who seems poised to benefit from social distancing? Big Tech. – Melissa J. Gismondi
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/opinion/coronavirus-facebook-tech-companies.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want to kill Trump’s coronavirus briefings.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/business/media/trump-coronavirus-briefings-ratings.html

WASHINGTON POST
— A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits as the coronavirus slams economy – Heather Long and Alyssa Fowers 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/26/unemployment-claims-coronavirus-3-million/
— Senate passes $2 trillion bill to blunt coronavirus pandemic’s economic impact, as households and businesses gasp for relief The unanimous vote sends the legislation to the House, which is expected to pass it Friday morning – Erica Werner, Mike DeBonis and Paul Kane 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/26/senate-trump-coronavirus-economic-stimulus-2-trillion/
— The GAO told the government in 2015 to develop a plan to protect the aviation system against an outbreak. It never happened. – Ian Duncan and Lori Aratani (DIERSEN: GAO would have more credibility if it would stop wasting the careers of and getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/the-gao-told-the-government-in-2015-to-develop-a-plan-to-protect-the-aviation-system-against-an-outbreak-it-never-happened/2020/03/24/81cf1926-6555-11ea-b3fc-7841686c5c57_story.html
— Trump needs governors to reopen the economy. Even Republican ones aren’t on board. – Aaron Blake 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/25/trump-needs-governors-reopen-economy-even-republican-ones-arent-onboard/
— Government experts warn of a second wave of coronavirus cases, as the health system struggles – James Hohmann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2020/03/26/daily-202-government-experts-warn-of-a-second-wave-of-coronavirus-cases-as-the-health-system-struggles/5e7c543f88e0fa101a752cd1/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Coronavirus layoffs disproportionately hurt black and Latino workers: ‘It’s almost like doomsday is coming’ – Deborah Barfield Berry (DIERSEN: Trump-haters will use layoffs to defeat Trump.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/24/coronavirus-unemployment-layoffs-blacks-latinos/2900371001/
— Despite coronavirus, millions of workers can’t stay home. Are they safe? – Charisse Jones and Josh Peter
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/25/coronavirus-puts-retail-other-workers-out-front-but-they-safe/2906358001/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Kathy Griffin says she can’t get coronavirus test despite ‘unbearably painful’ symptoms, calls out Trump, Pence – Joseph Wilkinson
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-kathy-griffin-test-trump-pence-20200325-hocim46wvjdulgfxlsn2kh272y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Donald Juvenile Trump: Even as he demands respect as a condition for helping besieged governors, the president smears them.”
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-edit-donald-juvenile-trump-20200325-c7biv3trbngj3ey44zz2bqsoqu-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why $2 Trillion Could Be Just the Start If federal stimulus isn’t distributed quickly enough, or if the fear of coronavirus infection drags on too long, even the mammoth government package may not be enough to avoid huge job losses – Justin Lahart
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-2-trillion-could-be-just-the-start-11585154741
— The Long Run of American Job Growth Has Ended Coronavirus pandemic puts end to decade of U.S. employment increases – Eric Morath and Jon Hilsenrath
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-long-run-of-american-job-growth-has-ended-11585215000
— ‘Necessities’ in Europe: Belgian Fries, French Baguettes and Dutch Cannabis Life under the new coronavirus is retreating to essentials, raising the question: What is essential? In Europe, it depends on where you live – Valentina Pop in Brussels and Nick Kostov in Paris (DIERSEN: In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois, what do the majority of voters say is “essential?” Is it a) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, b) dependency on government, c) dependency on charity, d) LGBTQ activity, e) abortion, f) mass/illegal immigration, g) abolition of the First and Second Amendments, h) patronage, i) political affiliation discrimination, j) reverse discrimination, k) age discrimination, l) retaliation for opposing the aforesaid?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/necessities-in-europe-belgian-fries-french-baguettes-and-dutch-cannabis-11585160745
— The Show Must Go On The coronavirus has upended our lives and the contest between Biden and Trump. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campaign-2020-the-show-must-go-on-11585175189
— The High Price of Coronavirus Relief The Fed gets money to save the economy, but Pelosi’s price is steep. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-coronavirus-relief-11585179182
— FRONT PAGE: Coronavirus Leaves Older Americans Cut Off – Clare Ansberry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trying-to-fill-that-void-coronavirus-isolates-older-americans-11585165692

FORBES
— Building The Social News Network To End Fake News – Greg Autry (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.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregautry/2020/03/25/building-the-social-news-network-to-end-fake-news/#53ccfbe457ae

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— Donald Trump’s Easter Coronavirus Deadline Criticized By Christian Leaders: POTUS Reaches ‘Height Of Hypocrisy’ – Catherine Armecin (DIERSEN: What do you say to “Christian leaders” who talk and/or act like they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.ibtimes.com/donald-trumps-easter-coronavirus-deadline-criticized-christian-leaders-potus-reaches-2946755

AMERICAN EXPERIMENT
— The coronavirus has reduced wealth inequality by making the rich less rich – John Phelan (DIERSEN: So far, how has coronavirus impacted your household’s income and net worth? The value of our retirement savings in the stock market has decreased dramatically. I am sure that the value of our home, vehicles, possessions, etc. has decreased dramatically. Interest rates available when our CDs and treasury strips mature will be dramatically less. As inflation rages for necessities, the purchasing power of our income and retirement savings decrease dramatically.)
https://www.americanexperiment.org/2020/03/the-coronavirus-has-reduced-wealth-inequality-by-making-the-rich-less-rich/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “WHY AMERICA’S $1 TRILLION BUDGET DEFICIT DOESN’T MATTER RIGHT NOW.”
https://www.newsweek.com/us-deficit-trump-coronavirus-economy-recession-1494263

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Does Trump Care About the Coronavirus Killing Blue America?”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/trump-coronavirus-new-york-cuomo-california-ventilators.html

GM AUTHORITY
— Industry Analysts Predict March Auto Sales Will Fall 40 Percent Due To Coronavirus Pandemic – SAM MCEACHERN
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/03/industry-analysts-predict-march-auto-sales-will-fall-40-percent-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic/

NEWS ONE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote reparations.
https://newsone.com/playlist/stimulus-bill-reparations-debate/

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Governors Like Cuomo Must Save Us From Trump’s Coronavirus Madness.”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/governors-like-andrew-cuomo-must-save-us-from-donald-trumps-coronavirus-madness

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Assessing Your Retirement Readiness (DIERSEN: I should write a book about being forced to retire early.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/for-your-benefit/2020/03/assessing-your-retirement-readiness/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How the Pandemic Will End The U.S. may end up with the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the industrialized world. This is how it’s going to play out.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-will-coronavirus-end/608719/

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “RIGHT-WING MEDIA IS ALL ABOARD TRUMP’S CORONAVIRUS DEATH TRAIN.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/right-wing-media-boards-donald-trumps-coronavirus-death-train
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Republicans Are Worried Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Is Too Generous to the Unemployed.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/lindsey-graham-coronavirus-stimulus-bill

STAT NEWS
— When can we let up? Health experts craft strategies to safely relax coronavirus lockdowns – SHARON BEGLEY
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/25/coronavirus-experts-craft-strategies-to-relax-lockdowns/

ECONOMIC TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want coronavirus to hurt the economy
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trump-certain-people-want-coronavirus-to-hurt-economy/videoshow/74820149.cms

March 21 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: How state, local police will enforce Pritzker’s ‘stay-at-home’ order – Chuck Goudie, Christine Tressel, Barb Markoff and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/health/heres-how-police-will-enforce-stay-at-home-order-in-illinois/6033700/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-3/21/2020

CBS2
— Illinois ‘Stay At Home’ Order Goes Into Effect Today
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4488724-illinois-stay-at-home-order-goes-into-effect-today/

WGN TV
— Chicagoans prepare for governor’s ‘stay-at-home’ order – Erik Runge
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/chicagoans-prepare-for-governors-stay-at-home-order/
— A look at Pritzker’s powers in emergency or disaster situations – Ben Bradley, Andrew Schroedter
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/a-look-at-pritzkers-powers-in-emergency-or-disaster-situations/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Advocate hospitals pause drive-up coronavirus testing, citing national shortage of test kits – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS and DAVID HEINZMANN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-testing-suspended-advocate-hospitals-20200320-2kt3g6s3dnho3ctiffx2apg3ky-story.html
— Here’s what Illinois’ stay-at-home order means for Aurora – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-stay-at-home-st-20200320-2idkgs2cgvcx5gqjwpg3ykb3sy-story.html
— Volunteers needed in DuPage, Kane to deliver Meals on Wheels emergency backup dinners to seniors – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-senior-citizens-meals-volunteers-st-0320-20200320-ge5x5ky4wncy3oe6bfxzk4476q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— What does the stay-at-home order mean exactly? Here are some guidelines. – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200320/what-does-the-stay-at-home-order-mean-exactly-here-are-some-guidelines
— Naperville cancels meeting on whether to tax future pot sales – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200320/naperville-cancels-meeting-on-whether-to-tax-future-pot-sales
— Primaries set the stage for a momentous November election; start preparing now – Editorial (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs are nasty. Will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican continue to hint/imply/argue/shout at the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in my precinct that my support for them is the “kiss of death?”) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200320/editorial-primaries-set-the-stage-for-a-momentous-november-election-start-preparing-now

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Transit systems will feel lingering effects of coronavirus Agencies face a short-term revenue plunge and worry that the crisis will change long-term commuting habits. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/transit-systems-will-feel-lingering-effects-coronavirus

QUAD CITY TIMES
— What are ‘essential activities’ in Illinois? Read Gov. Pritzker’s full order – AP
https://qctimes.com/news/local/what-are-essential-activities-in-illinois-read-gov-pritzker-s/article_9a5aaa3c-efad-5494-b391-44492af2262c.html

RIVER FRONT TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Weed Stores Still Open, Declared ‘Essential Services’ During Pandemic – Daniel Hill 
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2020/03/20/metro-east-weed-stores-still-open-declared-essential-services-during-pandemic

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State agency announces COVID-19 guidance for cannabis dispensaries – KATIE FINLON (DIERSEN: Pot pushers push medical pot to push recreational pot.)
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/03/17/state-agency-announces-covid-19-guidance-for-cannabis-dispensaries/ah3kumw/

NPR ILLINOIS
— What Last Year’s Government Simulation Predicted About Today’s Pandemic
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/what-last-years-government-simulation-predicted-about-todays-pandemic#stream/0

WEEK
— List of essential businesses during governor’s stay-at-home order
https://week.com/2020/03/20/list-of-essential-businesses-during-governors-stay-at-home-order/

CENTER SQUARE
— Pritzker rebuffs call to pull progressive tax from November ballot amid pandemic – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-rebuffs-call-to-pull-progressive-tax-from-november-ballot/article_76360cd2-6a2d-11ea-9b6e-87f0916b43cf.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— European doctor: Fear of being called racist contributing factor to spread of coronavirus in Italy – Andrew Mark Miller (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats call Republicans racists. Ever-increasingly, to call someone a racist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/european-doctor-fear-of-being-called-racist-contributing-factor-to-spread-of-coronavirus-in-italy

AMERICAN THINKER
— Infanticide Democrats Defeat Prolife Dan Lipinski – Daniel John Sobieski
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/infanticide_democrats_defeat_prolife_dan_lipinski.html

BREITBART
— Chinese Nationals Are Evading the Travel Ban – KRIS W. KOBACH
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/03/20/kobach-chinese-nationals-are-evading-the-travel-ban/

BLAZE
— China is faking its recovery from the coronavirus outbreak Can’t trust much info from the Chinese government – Aaron Colen (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) trust the Chinese government far more than they trust me or my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) would include a link to the Chinese government on their websites before they would include a link to www.gopillinois.com on their websites.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/china-may-be-faking-its-recovery-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak-report

FOX BUSINESS
— Coronavirus lockdowns multiply globally as health systems strained Some American states move to restrict residents to homes – AP
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/coronavirus-lockdowns-global-health-systems

THE HILL
— Coronavirus could keep Trump in the White House – MICHAEL J. STERN
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/488606-coronavirus-could-keep-trump-in-the-white-house

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use the Chinese virus to promote hatred against Trump. 
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/03/20/trumps-continued-use-of-chinese-virus-label-puts-people-at-risk-takano-says/

REUTERS
— Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31% of U.S. economy – Ann Saphir
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-stayathome-fac/factbox-five-statewide-stay-at-home-orders-31-of-u-s-economy-idUSKBN2173PS

CBS NEWS
— Coronavirus updates: Millions of Americans are being told to stay home in fight against COVID-19
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-latest-news-2020-03-21/

CNBC
— Analyst anticipates ‘worst’ financial crisis since 1929 amid fears of a global recession – Elliot Smith (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/analyst-anticipates-worst-crisis-since-1929-amid-recession-fears.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Needless-to-say, Trump-haters want Trump to do things that will help defeat Trump.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/gary-cohn-us-is-in-recession-that-will-take-trillions-to-solve.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Coronavirus Brings a Surge to News Sites – Marc Tracy (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who talk and/or act like they do not want me to use GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to drive traffic to their websites. I would focus on those who a) paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or Illinois. I would focus on leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. I would focus on leaders of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/business/coronavirus-news-sites.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-economic-impact-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic/2020/03/20/7e2e077a-6945-11ea-b199-3a9799c54512_story.html
— Americans have increasingly dismal views of the economy, but they don’t blame Trump The president’s approval rating hasn’t budged in the wake of the economic fallout of the coronavirus. – Robert Griffin and John Sides 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/20/americans-have-increasingly-dismal-views-economy-they-dont-blame-trump/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats call Republicans racists. Ever-increasingly, to call someone a racist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-20/coronavirus-racism-asian-americans-celebrities
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “A Trump reelection just got a lot tougher.”
https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2020-03-20/a-trump-reelection-just-got-a-lot-tougher-essential-politics

WALL STREET JOURNAL
–FRONT PAGE: ‘I Have Bills I Have to Pay.’ Low-Wage Workers Face Brunt of Coronavirus Crisis Their jobs often require personal contact, such as running a cash register or cleaning hotel rooms, and are the most vulnerable to the employment and pay cuts cascading through the economy – Eric Morath and Rachel Feintzeig (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-have-bills-i-have-to-pay-low-wage-workers-face-brunt-of-coronavirus-crisis-11584719927
— Coronavirus Imperative: Do No Harm Washington needs to keep focused on specific goals and tailor its interventions to achieve them. – Ron Johnson (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-imperative-do-no-harm-11584723652
— What Victory Looks Like in the Coronavirus War We can try to stop time until a vaccine is ready, but the result might be identical to defeat. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-victory-looks-like-in-the-coronavirus-war-11584743464
— Lessons for the Coronavirus Crisis From Six Other Disasters From Spanish flu to Japanese tsunami, governments grappled with the trade-off between public health and economic stability – Greg Ip, Danny Dougherty and Anthony DeBarros (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lessons-for-the-coronavirus-crisis-from-six-other-disasters-11584719497
— Obama’s Bad Stimulus Example Democrats want to repeat the 2009 strategy of paying Americans not to work. – Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore
https://www.wsj.com/articles/obamas-bad-stimulus-example-11584745388
— OK, Fine, Let’s All Get Back on Facebook – Joanna Stern (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone to spend all their time on Facebook. From what I see, Facebook a) is an arm of the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green parties and b) is run by people who are overwhelmingly anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-0draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ok-fine-lets-all-get-back-on-facebook-11584763207
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Readers, but Not Ads, Flock to Local Papers – Lukas I. Alpert and Keach Hagey (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that I can afford to spend the time and to spend the money necessary to put a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and send it out each and every morning and each and every evening. They know that their putting out an email that would directly compete against me would cost them many millions of dollars.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/news-outlets-win-audiences-yet-lose-revenue-during-coronavirus-crisis-11584708390
— Coronavirus-Triggered Downturn Could Cost 5 Million U.S. Jobs Economic output seen shrinking by as much as $1.5 trillion with recession all but certain – Josh Mitchell and Josh Zumbrun (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-triggered-downturn-could-cost-5-million-u-s-jobs-11584783001

FORTUNE
— Goldman Sachs just made the grimmest prediction yet about the economy in Q2 – ERIK SHERMAN (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.) 
https://fortune.com/2020/03/20/coronavirus-economic-predictions-goldman-sachs-recession-gdp-2q-2020/

BLOOMBERG
— These Five Warning Signs Highlight Virus’s Rapid Economic Impact – Steve Matthews (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/these-five-warning-signs-highlight-virus-s-rapid-economic-impact
— America Closes Down: A Third of Citizens Told to Stay Home – Elise Young
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/n-j-to-order-nonessential-businesses-closed-governor-says

USA TODAY
— Small colleges were already on the brink. Now, coronavirus threatens their existence – David Jesse
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/03/21/coronavirus-college-students-online-closing-private-liberal-arts/2889546001/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At Wheaton College, a liberal arts school of over 2,000 students in the Chicago area, decisions have been coming left and right. “It’s very fluid,” President Philip Ryken said. “This touches every area of campus.” . . . “We felt that in all fairness that if students were not living with us and dining with us, it was not right to retain those revenues,” Ryken said. “This whole situation is going to be very costly. This is going to be extremely challenging.” The timing of the decision to go online and to close residential halls, and all the moves in between, had to be carefully done.)
— Industries hit hardest by coronavirus in the US include retail, transportation, and travel – Grant Suneson (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/20/us-industries-being-devastated-by-the-coronavirus-travel-hotels-food/111431804/
— Unemployment funds were in trouble before coronavirus. Now claims are sky high. Many states are at risk of burning through unemployment savings and relying on a federal bailout to give laid-off and quarantined workers benefits. – Erin Mansfield and Kevin Crowe
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/03/20/coronavirus-related-unemployment-claims-risk-wiping-out-state-funds/2887707001/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— COVID-19 Concerns: Worry About Economy Highest Among the Wealthy Concern about the coronavirus’ economic impact rises with income level – Deidre McPhillips (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.) 
https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2020-03-21/worry-about-coronavirus-and-economy-highest-among-the-wealthy

NEWSWEEK
— GOVERNORS LOCKDOWN A QUARTER OF THE U.S. ECONOMY AS AMERICA HURTLES TOWARDS RECESSION – MATT KEELEY
https://www.newsweek.com/governors-lockdown-quarter-us-economy-america-hurtles-towards-recession-1493545
— ALL THE U.S. PRESIDENTS WHO WON RE-ELECTIONS DURING A RECESSION – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, Trump-haters want Trump to do things that will help defeat Trump.)
https://www.newsweek.com/heres-all-presidents-re-elected-during-recessions-1493467

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters side with foreign countries against America.
https://time.com/5807376/virus-name-foreign-history/

BEAST
— Trump Officials Warned of Coronavirus Economic Impact Before Senators Sold Off Their Stock – In a Jan. 24 briefing, top health officials were blunt that the coronavirus was going to have a deep effect on American society. In the days after, some lawmakers dumped stocks. – Erin Banco, Sam Brodey, Sam Stein (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.) 
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-officials-warned-of-coronavirus-economic-impact-before-senators-sold-off-their-stock
— Donald Trump Shuns Jeff Sessions, Endorses Rival Tommy Tuberville in Alabama Senate Runoff – Barbie Latza Nadeau (DIERSEN: What discourages you from helping elect candidates? I should write a book about candidates who I helped elect but who would endorse my opponent if I sought a government office or a political office. I would focus on past and present leaders of a) Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois. I would focus on those backstabbers, betrayers, two-timers, weasels, and Benedict Arnolds who would not only endorse my opponent, but who would demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me.) 
https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-shuns-jeff-sessions-endorses-rival-tommy-tuberville-in-alabama-senate-runoff
— LGBTQ Party Scene Confronts ‘Devastating’ Coronavirus Crisis Most, if not all, “circuit” events are canceled after coronavirus infections at Miami’s Winter Party, while LGBTQ bars and clubs across America face tough fights to survive. – Nico Lang
https://www.thedailybeast.com/lgbtq-party-scene-confronts-devastating-coronavirus-crisis

REASON
— What Economic Analyses of Past Pandemics Can Tell Us About the COVID-19 Aftermath A big contraction was followed by a bustling aftermath—but with notable negative long-term effects as well. – BRIAN DOHERTY (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://reason.com/2020/03/20/what-economic-analyses-of-past-pandemics-can-tell-us-about-the-covid-19-aftermath/

AXIOS
— Coronavirus sends local news into crisis – Sara Fischer, Margaret Harding McGill (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that I can afford to spend the time and to spend the money necessary to put a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and send it out each and every morning and each and every evening. They know that their putting out an email that would directly compete against me would cost them many millions of dollars.) 
https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-local-news-853e96fa-51aa-43cc-a990-eb48cc896b17.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dozens of local newsrooms began laying people off this week out of fear that the economic hit of the coronavirus could severely impact their ad revenue. Why it matters: Local news was already facing dire strains in the United States. The coronavirus and a pending recession could push the industry into near collapse at a time when people need access to local news and information more than ever before. Driving the news: Despite the fact that local outlets are experiencing higher levels of traffic and viewership in years, many have wasted no time trying to get ahead of what will be a long, financial struggle. So far there have been roughly 100 known local newsroom layoffs at outlets like the Monterey Country Weekly, the Sacramento News & Review, the Tampa Bay Times, Detroit Metro Times, Riverfront Times, Cleveland Scene, Orlando Weekly, San Antonio Current, and others, per Nieman Lab.)

BBC
— Coronavirus recession not yet a depression – Faisal Islam (DIERSEN: The higher the percentage of your income and/or net worth that goes down when the stock market and/or interest rates go down, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51984470

March 20 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— The latest on the Coronavirus response
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announces ‘stay-at-home’ order as COVID-19 cases rise to 585, with 5 deaths – Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/society/pritzker-announces-stay-at-home-order-amid-covid-19-outbreak-/6032318/
— Coronavirus Illinois: What is and isn’t allowed during a stay-at-home order
https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-and-isnt-allowed-during-illinois-stay-at-home-order/6032427/
— LIGHTFOOT: “If you violate this order, there will be consequences.”
https://abc7chicago.com/health/if-you-violate-this-order-there-will-be-consequences-lightfoot-orders-sick-to-stay-home/6030935/

NBC5
— Illinois Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order The order is expected to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and continue until the end of April 7
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-governor-expected-to-issue-stay-at-home-order-sources/2241118/
— What You Can and Cannot Do During a Stay-at-Home or Shelter-in-Place Order Yes, you can leave your home, but only for certain reasons
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-you-can-and-cannot-do-during-a-stay-at-home-or-shelter-in-place-order/2241024/
— Oak Park Shelter-in-Place: Where Residents Can and Can’t Go Under Coronavirus Order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/oak-park-shelter-in-place-where-residents-can-and-cant-go-under-coronavirus-order/2240195/
— See Who’d Be Eligible for Checks Under Senate GOP Plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/see-whod-be-eligible-for-checks-under-senate-gop-plan/2240971/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How much liberty do we want to give up as government fights deadly coronavirus? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-stay-at-home-kass-20200321-ynaydntqfzd45pc36yubxjqhnu-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues order requiring residents to ‘stay at home’ starting Saturday – DAN PETRELLA, GREGORY PRATT, STACY ST. CLAIR, JAMIE MUNKS and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-shelter-in-place-lockdown-order-20200320-teedakbfw5gvdgmnaxlel54hau-story.html
— President Trump angrily defends his handling of coronavirus pandemic – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-20200320-sriqox5izze55e2clj5dwuvt2a-story.html
— Dow drops more than 900 points, ending stocks’ worst week since 2008 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-dow-market-drop-20200320-vunspniisvbkxfdfb3gptre2ea-story.html
— OUTRAGEOUS: Low-risk inmates begin exiting Cook County Jail amid coronavirus threat – MEGAN CREPEAU and ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-coronavirus-cook-county-jail-releases-20200320-6f2fctcjynekbdnj2p5zj7til4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s mixed messages about the coronavirus pandemic aren’t helping.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-trump-coronavirus-china-page-20200320-yupze7q5grektfx4qukq2jmt34-story.html
— ‘Accept it’: 3 states now ordering 70 million people to stay in their homes over coronavirus threat – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-united-states-updates-20200320-uzzuums7mnfl3n4fcpgllbcuou-story.html
— The coronavirus lockdown arrives in Illinois: We can do this – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-shelter-in-place-order-20200320-inqnhjbnnfgejmm66i45zcmigm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Prosecution of narcotics, cannabis cases halted in Cook County during COVID-19 crisis First Assistant State’s Attorney Joe Magats sent a letter Thursday to First Deputy Supt. Anthony Riccio of the Chicago Police Department, telling him that because of an Illinois State Police directive suspending lab testing of narcotics , the prosecutor’s office was left with “no good faith basis to proceed with these cases.” – Rachel Hinton and Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/20/21188133/prosecution-narcotics-cannabis-cases-halted-cook-county-covid-19-coronavirus-foxx
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/20/21188860/cannabis-marijuana-pot-tax-revenue-downstate-drug-stores-pharmacies-coronavirus-mendoza
— Primary vote counting in city stalled by coronavirus, but election officials expect it ‘should be just fine’ The board is closing up shop starting Friday and suspending the non-essential operations as the office tries to navigate coronavirus guidelines, board spokesman Jim Allen said. – Rachel Hinton (DIERSEN: What is the status of mail-in ballot vote counting in DuPage County?) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/20/21188709/primary-vote-counting-city-stalled-coronavirus-election-officials-primary-certification

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker: Illinoisans must shelter in place The governor has been hinting for days that some rule directing everyone statewide to stay at home except for essential visits to doctors, grocery stores and the like would be implemented. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-illinoisans-must-shelter-placee
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/coronavirus-boosts-weed-demand
— Southwest cancels Midway flights
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/southwest-cancels-midway-flights

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s call with governors shows confusion in US virus fight.”
https://herald-review.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/trump-s-call-with-governors-shows-confusion-in-us-virus/article_810fe7b3-0a7b-5ac3-8c65-d7fab6023ab4.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Virus fears may have cut local turnout in half – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: What are the demographics of those who did not vote because of virus fears?)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200318/virus-fears-may-have-cut-local-turnout-in-half

SUBURBAN LIFE
— ‘We are all in this together’ Local leaders support Pritzker’s shelter-in-place order – BOB RAKOW
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/20/we-are-all-in-this-together-local-leaders-support-pritzkers-shelter-in-place-order/aye36zr/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some communities are already following many of the parameters set forth in the executive order. “We have reviewed the governor’s stay-at-home, social distancing and essential businesses and operations executive order effective from March 21 through April 7 and have determined that the way we are currently operating is within the parameters of the executive order,” Wheaton officials said in a statement. “We will continue to keep city facilities with limited access from the public to ensure we can provide essential city services while protecting the health of our employees and residents.”)

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Coronavirus In Chicago: Schools Being Shut For Longer Shows COVID-19 Crisis Will Take Months To Handle The city and state have taken drastic action to stop coronavirus — but it could still be weeks or even months before cases slow down. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/20/coronavirus-in-chicago-schools-being-shut-for-longer-shows-covid-19-crisis-will-take-months-to-handle/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Adult use cannabis dispensaries considered essential business – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/governors-shelter-in-place-executive-order-adult-use-cannabis-dispensaries-considered-essential-business/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHAT IS CONSIDERED “ESSENTIAL” DURING PRITZKER’S “SHELTER-IN-PLACE” ORDER?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/what-is-considered-essential-during-pritzkers-shelter-in-place-order.html

CAPITOL FAX
— IDPH predicts Illinois will have 3,400 COVID-19 cases a week from now
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/idph-predicts-illinois-will-have-3400-covid-19-cases-a-week-from-now/
— Medical-related shortages are deeply worrying providers
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/medical-related-shortages-are-deeply-worrying-providers/
— California, New York governors issue stay at home orders
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/california-new-york-governors-issue-stay-at-home-orders/
— Pritzker: Stay at home starting tomorrow at 5; Orders municipalities to halt evictions; Postpones school reopening to April 8; Chicago closes parks & libraries; Governor addresses rumors
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/pritzker-stay-at-home-starting-tomorrow-at-5/
— Hold on tight because the economy is in for a very rough ride
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/hold-on-tight-because-the-economy-is-in-for-a-very-rough-ride/
— Executive Order now online
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/executive-order-now-online/
— I’ll cover the governor’s press conferences over the weekend, but I’m going to try and limit other coverage because… whew. Nobody told me there’d be days like these… (DIERSEN: You can count on getting a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening NO MATTER WHAT.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/20/reader-comments-closed-for-the-weekend-487/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Mike Rowe warns of media’s bad coronavirus medicine: ‘Frenzied’ facts, ‘drama’ without context – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/20/mike-rowe-warns-of-medias-bad-coronavirus-medicine/
— Trump rips coronavirus ‘sensationalism’ by media: ‘The American people are looking for answers’ – Douglas Ernst 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/20/trump-rips-coronavirus-sensationalism-by-media-the/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Hire American: Halt to immigrant hiring sought during virus crisis – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/hire-american-halt-to-immigrant-hiring-sought-during-virus-crisis
— Stop taking Trump’s bait – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/stop-taking-trumps-bait
— Of course coronavirus response is becoming less polarized – Tiana Lowe 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/of-course-coronavirus-response-is-becoming-less-polarized
— Fox News host Laura Ingraham calls for ‘all immigration’ into US to stop during coronavirus crisis – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/fox-news-host-laura-ingraham-calls-for-all-immigration-into-us-to-stop-during-coronavirus-crisis

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Be Smart: How the Mainstream Media Sweep Their Mistakes Under the Rug
https://freebeacon.com/media/be-smart-how-the-mainstream-media-sweep-their-mistakes-under-the-rug/

GOPUSA
— Is This The Dumbest Generation Yet?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86366
— Are Americans All-In For A Long Coronavirus War?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86401

BREITBART
— A Mere 8 Days Ago Joe Biden Was Still Attacking Trump’s Travel Bans – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/20/nolte-mere-8-days-ago-joe-biden-still-attacking-trumps-travel-bans/
— US faces herculean task bringing back citizens in pandemic _AFP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/us-faces-herculean-task-bringing-back-citizens-in-pandemic/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Corrupt MSM Defends Red China, Attacks Trump
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32170

DAILY CALLER
— The Trillion-Dollar Bailout May Change Our Politics Forever – NEIL PATELNEIL PATEL
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/20/patel-trillion-dollar-bailout-may-change-politics-forever/
— Trudeau Says Canada Will Start Sending Back Illegal Border Crossers – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/20/trudeau-canada-sending-illegal-border-crossers/
— ‘You’re A Terrible Reporter’: Trump Flips Out At NBC Reporter’s Questions – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/20/trump-nbc-peter-alexander-questions-coronavirus/

FEDERALIST
— While Stephen Colbert Argues ‘Chinese Virus’ Is Racist, Let’s Revisit His Jokes About Asians – Emily Jashinsky
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/20/while-stephen-colbert-argues-chinese-virus-is-racist-lets-revisit-his-jokes-about-asians/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Coronavirus Is More Fodder for Chinese Propaganda – JONAH GOLDBERG
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/03/coronavirus-outbreak-china-propaganda/#slide-1

THE HILL
— Illinois governor announces shelter in place order – J. EDWARD MORENO 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/488669-illinois-to-issue-shelter-in-place-order-report
— Pence staffer tests positive for coronavirus – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/488744-pence-staffer-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

POLITICO
— Trump drops his coronavirus media detente Until Thursday, the president had remained mostly cordial with the press. – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/19/trump-media-coronavirus-137692

CNN
— Cuomo mandates all non-essential New York workers to stay home – Veronica Stracqualursi
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/new-york-workforce-stay-home/index.html
— US tax filing deadline moved to July 15 – Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/steven-mnuchin-tax-day-july-15/index.html
— Trump administration limits non-essential travel between US and Mexico – Priscilla Alvarez, Betsy Klein and Jennifer Hansler
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/us-mexico-border/index.html
— Millions of Americans are suddenly working from home. That’s a huge security risk – Brian Fung and Alex Marquardt
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/tech/telework-security/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— This Is the Stimulus We Need Right Now. It’s Not $1,000 for Every American. The administration and Congress must act — but wisely. The place to start is the overwhelmed health care system. – Reed Hundt
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/opinion/coronavirus-stimulus.html
— One After Another, States Are Ordering Residents to Mostly Stay Indoors
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/world/coronavirus-news-usa-world.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois, California, Florida and New York increase restrictions because of coronavirus
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/20/coronavirus-latest-news/
— New York workers told to stay home to slow coronavirus; U.S.-Mexico border closing to most travel – Siobhán O’Grady, Rick Noack, Marisa Iati, Alex Horton, Miriam Berger and Katie Mettler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/20/coronavirus-latest-news/
— U.S. markets wrap up worst week since the 2008 financial crisis The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq exchange early gains for steep losses as investors try to fathom where the coronavirus will eventually leave the U.S. economy – Thomas Heath and Taylor Telford 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/20/stocks-markets-today-coronavirus/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump halts most traffic on U.S. border with Mexico – ELI STOKOLS, KATE LINTHICUM, MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-03-20/trump-coronavirus-mexico-border

BLOOMBERG
— Virus Payments May Take Months, Not Weeks, to Hit Bank Accounts – Laura Davison
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/virus-payments-may-take-months-not-weeks-to-hit-bank-accounts

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Attempts To Rewrite The Failings Of U.S. Virus Response.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniesarkis/2020/03/20/trump-attempts-to-rewrite-the-failings-of-us-virus-response/?ss=leadership-strategy#272f364a6944

NEWSWEEK
— IF 55% OF AMERICANS ARE OKAY WITH HOW TRUMP IS HANDLING CORONAVIRUS WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE IN A RAGE? – KELLY WYNNE 
https://www.newsweek.com/if-55-americans-are-okay-how-trump-handling-coronavirus-why-are-so-many-people-online-rage-1493428
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “BOTH JOE BIDEN AND BERNIE SANDERS WOULD BEAT DONALD TRUMP IN A GENERAL ELECTION.”
https://www.newsweek.com/both-joe-biden-bernie-sanders-would-beat-donald-trump-general-election-new-poll-shows-1493436

WASHINGTONIAN
— Democrats Have Imploded on Holding Trump Accountable – BENJAMIN WOFFORD (DIERSEN: Who holds you accountable and for what? My critics/opponents hold me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails accountable for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.) 
https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/03/20/democrats-have-imploded-on-holding-trump-accountable/

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— How Common Is Unethical Behavior in U.S. Organizations? – Zorana Ivcevic, Jochen I. Menges, and Anna Miller (DIERSEN: Some of my Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government were unhappy that they were unethically forced by Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-common-is-unethical-behavior-in-u-s-organizations

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— NBC News Employee Dies After Testing Positive for Coronavirus – Erik Ortiz
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/nbc-news-employee-dies-after-testing-positive-for-coronavirus/
— News Organizations Drop Paywall for Coronavirus Information – David Bauder 
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/news-organizations-drop-paywall-for-coronavirus-information/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Many Still Going to the Office Despite Coronavirus Threat
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/coronavirus/many_still_going_to_the_office_despite_coronavirus_threat

SPLC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: SPLC promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/03/20/splc-responds-trumps-racist-and-xenophobic-attacks-asians

LA PROGRESSIVE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Trump Follows in Hitler’s Footsteps.”
https://www.laprogressive.com/trump-follows-hitler/

March 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot extends Chicago Public Schools closures, orders sick residents to stay home
https://abc7chicago.com/health/cps-closed-until-april-21-amid-covid-19-pandemic-lightfoot/6027627/
— Stimulus checks: McConnell proposes $1,200 per person, $2,400 for couples under US coronavirus relief plan – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mcconnells-covid-19-relief-plan-$1200-per-person-$2400-for-couples/6027907/
— Metra cuts weekday schedule by half amid COVID-19 crisis
https://abc7chicago.com/travel/metra-reducing-services-amid-covid-19-crisis/6028610/

NBC5
— Celebrities Get Virus Tests, Raising Concerns of Inequality – Michael Biesecker, Michelle R. Smith and Tim Reynolds
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/celebrities-get-virus-tests-raising-concerns-of-inequality/2240467/
— McConnell Plan: $1,200 Payments; $1T Rescue Takes Shape Among key elements would be the direct payments to Americans, aligned with the Trump administration’s push for quick cash aid – Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/mnuchin-family-of-4-could-get-3k-under-coronavirus-relief-bill/2240290/
— Chicago’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Raises $8 Million in One Day Money raised will go to families and neighborhoods hit hardest financially – Alex Maragos 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/making-a-difference/chicagos-coronavirus-relief-fund-raises-8-million-in-one-day/2240244/

CBS2
— Illinois Eyeing Sites For Potential Patient Overflow At Hospitals For Coronavirus – Dave Savini, Samah Assad, Michele Youngerman
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/19/illinois-eyeing-sites-for-potential-patient-overflow-at-hospitals-for-coronavirus/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CPS closed until April 20 as state reports 134 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 422, including 3 more deaths
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200319-pjmnjudglrflxcygdhqyxrncia-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Slo Mo, Chicago baddest LGBTQ dance party, is going digital so you can shimmy from home – BRITT JULIOUS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-ott-chicago-music-slo-jam-britt-julious-0320-20200319-y4pot2a7t5actnplx2qnhoyulm-story.html
— Trump’s coronavirus stimulus checks should come with a nondisclosure agreement – Rex Huppke
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-checks-trump-stimulus-economy-chinese-huppke-20200319-papnhhr3tfcclmd5s5q3vapdky-story.html
— Stimulus checks of $1,200 per person, $2,400 per couple proposed as $1 trillion coronavirus response plan takes shape – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-stimulus-checks-congress-20200319-u2tngul5mzbfja7hw33kw3vpti-story.html
— 64,000 and counting: Illinois unemployment claims skyrocket as coronavirus pandemic causes workplaces to shut down – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-coronavirus-unemployment-claims-20200319-faofmp56y5fi5k3k5nhoikwwka-story.html
— Who will be Joe Biden’s running mate? Democratic leaders favor his former female rivals – REID J. EPSTEIN and LISA LERER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-biden-running-mate-female-rivals-20200320-otpazgkawzehzcstujobx3v2eu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot sales spike at some shops in Chicago, nationally as coronavirus spreads “We’re seeing people worried about having to leave their house and wanting to buy more than they generally would,” a pot shop operator told the Sun-Times. “Everyone is concerned. Everyone is just fearful.” – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/3/19/21187229/pot-sales-chicago-dispensaries-coronavirus-marijuana
— How a wide swath of workers are seeing their pocketbooks hit hard by the coronavirus: ‘We are all so connected’ The struggles of domestic workers and stand-up comics, Uber drivers and wedding bands shows the impact of COVID-19 across the city’s economy. – Matthew Hendrickson and Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/19/21185767/coronavirus-covid-19-business-rideshare-restaurant-bar-income
— Fighting back against the fake claim of ‘fake news’ – Natalie Y. Moore (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. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/19/21186862/fake-news-coronavirus-covid-18-donald-trump-natalie-moore
— Public health order: Chicagoans confirmed with coronavirus or showing symptoms ordered to stay home “If you violate this order, there must be consequences,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a televised address. “Be smart, be safe, and stay home if you are sick. That’s an order.” – Fran Spielman and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/19/21186978/coronavirus-public-health-order-chicagoans-confirmed-symptoms-ordered-stay-home

DAILY HERALD
— Three new deaths, cases jump to 422, Pritzker says – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200319/three-new-deaths-cases-jump-to-422-pritzker-says-
— ‘It went from being surreal to real’: Former Island Lake trustee Debra Westfall diagnosed with COVID-19 – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200319/it-went-from-being-surreal-to-real-former-island-lake-trustee-diagnosed-with-covid-19
— Abbott gets emergency OK to ship COVID-19 test kits, ramps up production – Richard Klicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200319/abbott-gets-emergency-ok-to-ship-covid-19-test-kits-ramps-up-production
— Lisle’s Eyes to the Skies canceled for 2020 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200319/lisles-eyes-to-the-skies-canceled-for-2020
— How DuPage County is reacting to coronavirus
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200319/how-dupage-county-is-reacting-to-coronavirus
— AP-NORC poll: Coronavirus concern now surpasses that of flu – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200319/news/303199988/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘I can’t overstate how devastating this crisis has been’ Local unions call for businesses and government to step up quickly to help workers. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/i-cant-overstate-how-devastating-crisis-has-been

WTTW
— Underwood Reflects on Primary Win, Looks to November Challenge – Blair Paddock 
https://news.wttw.com/2020/03/19/underwood-reflects-primary-win-looks-november-challenge

SOUTHERN
— General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings, citing state law – PETER HANCOCK (DIERSEN: Republican Precinct Committeemen and Captains in Illinois, DuPage County, and Milton Township like me await information on a) their April township, ward, and/or county party meetings and b) their April 15 county conventions. What about the April 21 annual township meetings?)
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/general-assembly-can-t-hold-remote-meetings-citing-state-law/article_0033e340-8a79-5947-8660-8bbb0f242368.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Free food sites open in Rockford amid coronavirus shutdown – Corina Curry
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200319/free-food-sites-open-in-rockford-amid-coronavirus-shutdown

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— COVID-19 losses expected to hurt municipal budgets – Greg Bishop
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/COVID-19-losses-expected-to-hurt-municipal-budgets-15143369.php

WGEM
— Illinois General Assembly cancels another week of session due to COVID-19 – Mike Miletich
https://wgem.com/2020/03/19/illinois-general-assembly-cancels-another-week-of-session-due-to-covid-19/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump may add strings to virus bailouts; new travel alert – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-weighs-controls-on-companies-that-take-virus-bailouts

NPR ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana Industry Staying Open Despite COVID-19 Pandemic – MIKE SMITH 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/marijuana-industry-staying-open-despite-covid-19-pandemic#stream/0

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Bernie Sanders Lost Illinois, but He Changed Chicago Many of his campaign promises have already become law here. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Chicago officially banish from Chicago all individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2020/Bernie-Sanders-Lost-Illinois-but-He-Changed-Chicago/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker: 3 new deaths; Signs telemedicine EO; Two-month delay in sales taxes for bars/restaurants; May reopen closed hospitals; Pledges never to close essential services; 422 cases in 22 counties; School closures might be extended; No shelter in place yet
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/19/pritzker-3-new-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump skewers NBC, media for early coverage of travel ban: ‘They called me a racist’ – Douglas Ernst (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Trump-haters will call everyone who does not pander to them a racist.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/19/donald-trump-skewers-nbc-media-for-early-coverage-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— CNN commentator says entire primary coverage panel wants ‘Donald Trump to be defeated’ – Mike Brest 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cnn-commentator-says-entire-primary-coverage-panel-wants-donald-trump-to-be-defeated
— ‘It’s not racist’: Trump doubles, then triples down on using phrase ‘Chinese virus’ – Dominick Mastrangelo (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Trump-haters will call everyone who does not pander to them a racist.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/its-not-racist-trump-doubles-then-triples-down-on-using-phrase-chinese-virus
— Reporter asks Trump if ‘Chinese food’ is racist and accuses ‘left-wing’ media of siding with Beijing – Mike Brest (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Trump-haters will call everyone who does not pander to them a racist.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/reporter-asks-trump-if-chinese-food-is-racist-and-accuses-left-wing-media-of-siding-with-beijing
— Stop hating on Rand Paul for trying to offset $104B coronavirus spending – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/rand-paul-doesnt-deserve-hate-for-voting-against-104b-coronavirus-spending

AMERICAN THINKER
— How Long Will Americans Tolerate Corona-Madness? – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/how_long_will_americans_tolerate_coronamadness.html
— Scoundrel Time: Coronavirus brings out the ugly face of the left – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/03/scoundrel_time_coronavirus_brings_out_the_ugly_face_of_the_left.html
— Trump is right to send back illegals – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/03/trump_is_right_to_send_back_illegals.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— ICE Delays Arresting of Illegal Aliens Due to Coronavirus Fears – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2020/03/19/ice-delays-arresting-of-illegal-aliens-due-to-coronavirus-fears/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump to Governors: ‘Don’t Call the Media’ If You Need Help Fighting Coronavirus – CHARLIE SPIERING (DIERSEN: As everyone knows the mainstream media exists to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/19/donald-trump-to-governors-dont-call-the-media-if-you-need-help-fighting-coronavirus/

BLAZE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Joe Biden adviser confronted by Fox News host after claiming ‘Chinese virus’ is a ‘racial slur’ Symone Sanders also attempted to deflect blame from the Chinese communist leadership – Giancarlo Sopo
https://www.theblaze.com/news/symone_sanders_face_plants_biden_coronavirus

CNS NEWS
— Conservatives: Go to College – Dr. Michael Coulter (DIERSEN: If I had not had a bachelor’s degree in management, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, and IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses, IRS might not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I had not earned an MBA and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, GAO would not have hired me in 1980. If I had not earned a master’s degree in accounting and passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. If I had not been taking graduate finance courses and earned a master’s degree in finance, GAO would have succeeded in forcing me to retire earlier than it did.) 
https://cnsnews.com/commentary/dr-michael-coulter/conservatives-go-college
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Conservatives, don’t give up on higher education. That’s essentially the opposite of what conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, leader of the conservative youth organization, Turning Point USA, told a crowd of young people at CPAC, the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. Kirk’s main contentions are that college isn’t really needed for a good career and that college has radicalized youth. My advice is that it’s against the interests of conservatives to follow this advice.)
— 24 Democratic Senators Ask DHS: Will It Exercise ‘Discretion to Release’ Illegals to Protect Them from Coronavirus
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/cnsnewscom-staff/24-democratic-senators-ask-dhs-will-it-exercise-discretion-release-illegals

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Bashes NBC Reporter For Network Labeling Him ‘Racist’ Over Coronavirus China Travel Ban – SHELBY TALCOTT (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Trump-haters will call everyone who does not pander to them a racist.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/19/donald-trump-nbc-news-racist-coronavirus-travel-ban-china/

TOWNHALL
— Yes, Blame China – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/03/19/yes-blame-china-n2565203

EPOCH TIMES
— Conservatives Say Left Using CCP Virus as Pretext to Impose Nationwide Mail-in Voting – MATTHEW VADUM (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion as a pretext a) to not hire Republicans, b) to waste the careers of Republicans, and c) to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/conservatives-say-left-using-ccp-virus-as-pretext-to-impose-mail-in-voting-nationwide_3278965.html

THE HILL
— Senior GOP senators object to direct payments at caucus meeting – ALEXANDER BOLTON 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/488516-senior-gop-senators-object-to-direct-payments-at-caucus-meeting
— State Dept. urges US citizens to avoid all international travel – LAURA KELLY AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/488505-state-dept-urges-us-citizens-to-avoid-all-international-travel

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— White House, media team up for virus public service campaign
https://apnews.com/950fd315f4ad63853c32da5be9ccebbe

CBS NEWS

— Trump plans to temporarily close southern border to non-essential traffic – WEIJIA JIANG, ARDEN FARHI AND FIN GOMEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-plans-to-temporarily-close-southern-border-to-non-essential-traffic/

CNN
— As governments limit non-essential travel, what becomes essential? – Jen Rose Smith (DIERSEN: Are/were you essential? All during my entire life, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me and what I have done as being non-essential.)
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/essential-travel-coronavirus/index.html
— A third of all Californians have been told to shelter in place – Cheri Mossburg
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-19-20-intl-hnk/h_d66cb4b5c3099a9ec26217e5a9560fd4

NBC NEWS & CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sooner or later, Trump-haters will call everyone who does not pander to them a racist.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/politicians-journalists-celebrities-call-out-racist-remarks-against-asians-n1162351
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-trump-coronavirus-chinese-virus-backlash/

WASHINGTON POST
— Younger adults are large percentage of coronavirus hospitalizations in United States, according to new CDC data White House officials warn millennials they are not immune. – Ariana Eunjung Cha 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/03/19/younger-adults-are-large-percentage-coronavirus-hospitalizations-united-states-according-new-cdc-data/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
–DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Belatedly battling the coronavirus, Trump tries to save the country — and his reelection campaign.”
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-03-19/belatedly-battling-the-coronavirus-trump-tries-to-save-the-country-and-his-reelection-campaign

MAYSVILLE LEDGER DEMOCRAT
— Democrats postpone precinct, county conventions (DIERSEN: Republican Precinct Committeemen and Captains in Illinois, DuPage County, and Milton Township like me await information on a) their April township, ward, and/or county party meetings and b) their April 15 county conventions. What about the April 21 annual township meetings?) 
https://maysville-online.com/opinion/179613/dems-postpone-precinct-county-conventions

ATLANTIC
— China Is Avoiding Blame by Trolling the World Beijing is successfully dodging culpability for its role in spreading the coronavirus. – Shadi Hamid
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/china-trolling-world-and-avoiding-blame/608332/

AUTOWEEK
— War Footing: Detroit Considers Switch to Medical Equipment Production To fight coronavirus, General Motors and Ford are studying the possibility of making medical equipment rather than cars and trucks. – GRAHAM KOZAK
https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a31763869/war-footing-detroit-considers-switch-to-medical-equipment-production/

PROPUBLICA
— The Five Questions Reporters Need to Ask Hospitals and Local Officials About Coronavirus ProPublica launched a tool that allows you to look up how the number of patients with COVID-19 could affect hospitals in your area under various scenarios. Here’s how to write a local accountability story with the data. – Charles Ornstein 
https://www.propublica.org/article/the-five-questions-reporters-need-to-ask-hospitals-and-local-officials-about-coronavirus

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— News Publishers Deemed ‘Essential’ Businesses During Pandemic (DIERSEN: Are/were you essential? All during my entire life, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me and what I have done as being non-essential.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/news-publishers-deemed-essential-businesses-during-pandemic/
— White House, Media Team Up for Virus Public Service Campaign
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/white-house-media-team-up-for-virus-public-service-campaign/

SPLC
— Who are we, America? (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, SPLC promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, heterosexual, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/03/19/who-are-we-america

March 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois Update: COVID-19 cases rise to 288, including 42 at Willowbrook nursing home – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-rise-to-288-including-1-death/6023928/
— Oak Park residents ordered to shelter in place for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 outbreak
https://abc7chicago.com/health/oak-park-residents-ordered-to-shelter-in-place-amid-covid-19-outbreak/6025952/
— Markets plunge again, Dow closes down more than 1,300 points – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/finance/markets-plunge-again-dow-closes-down-more-than-1300-points/6024393/
— President Trump signs coronavirus aid package with paid sick leave – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-signs-coronavirus-aid-package-with-paid-sick-leave-/6024211/

NBC5
— Nearly 400 Flights Canceled at Midway as Air Traffic Control Tower Remains Closed The tower was closed after three technicians tested positive for coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nearly-400-flights-canceled-at-midway-as-air-traffic-control-tower-remains-closed/2239962/
— Delta Grounding Half Its Fleet, 10,000 Taking Unpaid Leave The White House is supporting $50 billion in loan help to airlines, but so far it’s not going along with an industry request for cash grants – David Koenig
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/delta-grounding-half-fleet-employees-unpaid-leave/2239953/
— Coronavirus Layoffs Spark Surge in State Jobless Claims The U.N.’s International Labor Organization estimates that fallout from the coronavirus outbreak could lead to nearly 25 million job losses worldwide and drain up to $3.4 trillion worth of income by the end of this year – David A. Lieb
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-layoffs-spark-surge-state-unemployment-claims/2239762/

CBS2
— Chicago Voter Turnout Down From The 2018 Primary Election
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/18/chicago-voter-turnout-down-from-the-2018-primary-election/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— President Trump signs coronavirus relief package, as Congress eyes larger economic stimulus – Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller and Andrew Taylor
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/president-trump-signs-coronavirus-relief-package-as-congress-eyes-larger-economic-stimulus

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Officials report 46 people from DuPage nursing home have tested positive for coronavirus as Illinois cases spike to 288 – ALICE FABBRE, ROBERT MCCOPPIN, JAMIE MUNKS, DAN PETRELLA, STACY ST. CLAIR, ELYSSA CHERNEY, GREGORY PRATT and MORGAN GREENE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200319-eg25ma4anjgyvfzr22nedcdobm-story.html
— Gun stores place limits on ammo, extend business hours as demand spikes on coronavirus concerns – Abdel Jimenez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-gun-purchases-ammo-20200318-emc53brliragvofwa4ydowij3a-story.html
— ‘Very real possibility’ that Illinois school shutdown will be extended as coronavirus cases nearly double overnight – Hannah Leone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-schools-closed-how-long-20200318-jrpng7mx55aibanox7zypguow4-story.html
— How Illinois hospitals are preparing for a flood of COVID-19 patients – LISA SCHENCKER and DAVID HEINZMANN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-covid-hospitals-illinois-chicago-20200318-n5vnqva3sng2jnxzgmmljkyybm-story.html
— It’s up to all of us: How Chicagoans can avoid a shelter-in-place edict – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-shelter-in-place-chicago-20200318-lirtbcns2zdfxbqehhx4fhqqy4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Suburban voters give thumbs up to recreational weed sales in their hometowns – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/3/18/21185654/recreational-weed-illinois-naperville-cicero-rosemont-vote-referendum
— Illinois coronavirus case tally jumps to 288: You could be next, governor says The state reported 128 new cases Wednesday, the biggest increase in patients since the outbreak began. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/18/21185717/illinois-coronavirus-cases-288-march-18
— Election Night also served as test of Pritzker’s and Lightfoot’s political might Chicago’s mayor played an active role in five legislative races, and won four. The Democratic governor saw wins in all seven races he supported. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21185972/election-night-2020-primary-pritzker-lightfoot-foxx-delgado-croke

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage clerk ‘very pleased’ with how the election went – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200318/dupage-clerk-very-pleased-with-how-the-election-went
— Ives coasts to easy win for chance to face Casten in 6th District – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200317/ives-coasts-to-easy-win-for-chance-to-face-casten-in-6th-district
— Ward defeats Goncher in state Senate 25 GOP primary – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200317/ward-defeats-goncher-in-state-senate-25-gop-primary
— Camerer secures GOP nod in 45th Illinois House District – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200317/camerer-secures-gop-nod-in-45th-illinois-house-district
— Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Gurnee Mills among malls closing tonight – Rob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200318/woodfield-mall-in-schaumburg-gurnee-mills-among-malls-closing-tonight
— Curran knows he’s an underdog against Durbin — but voters “like the underdog” – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200318/curran-knows-hes-an-underdog-against-durbin-x2014-but-voters-x201clike-the-underdogx201d-
— Cancellations continue at Midway; no word on tower reopening – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200318/cancellations-continue-at-midway-no-word-on-tower-reopening

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big automakers shutter factories That includes Ford’s massive Torrence Avenue assembly campus. – MICHAEL MARTINEZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/big-automakers-shutter-factories
— State unemployment claims skyrocket With service workers’ jobs hit hard by the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, 41,000 Illinoisans file for jobless benefits in just two days. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-unemployment-claims-skyrocket
— Abbott ramps up production of new COVID-19 test The North Chicago medical device maker is in the process of shipping 150,000 tests to U.S. customers, with plans to deploy 1 million tests per week. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/abbott-ramps-production-new-covid-19-test
— Hospitality downturn threatens nearly 70,000 low-income Chicagoans A complete statewide ban of in-person dining at Illinois’ restaurants and bars along with plummeting hotel occupancies threaten thousands of Chicagoans who live near the poverty line. – DALTON BARKER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/hospitality-downturn-threatens-nearly-70000-low-income-chicagoans
— Park Hyatt Chicago, Peninsula hotels close amid COVID fears The luxury properties could be the first of many hotels to close their doors as the pandemic wreaks havoc on the hospitality sector. – DANNY ECKER 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/park-hyatt-chicago-peninsula-hotels-close-amid-covid-fears

WTTW
— Sean Casten on Confronting COVID-19 and His Conservative Challenger – Nick Blumberg 
https://news.wttw.com/2020/03/18/sean-casten-confronting-covid-19-and-his-conservative-challenger

NPR ILLINOIS
— Turnout Down As Coronavirus Stalks Illinois Primary – BRIAN MACKEY 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/turnout-down-coronavirus-stalks-illinois-primary#stream/0
— Coronavirus Crisis: Still Dividing Americans More Than Uniting Them? – RON ELVING 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/coronavirus-crisis-still-dividing-americans-more-uniting-them#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The mainstream media is desperate to turn the coronavirus scare into President Donald Trump’s Hurricane Katrina,” wrote Guillette. “It means they’re motivated to overhype this story.” President George W. Bush’s response to the 2005 storm has been widely criticized. . .But what Trump faces today is a far more generalized sense that the government has been slow to respond even in the face of an obvious danger. Indeed, the NPR/PBS/Marist poll found more Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of the pandemic than approve by a 49%-44% margin.)

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Prochaska wins Republican seat for Kendall County Circuit Clerk – KATIE FINLON
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/03/17/prochaska-wins-republican-seat-for-kendall-county-circuit-clerk/ar4ngyx/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Emergency Management Act – Political activities prohibited – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/illinois-emergency-management-act-political-activities-prohibited/
— Executive Order overreach – We nailed it! – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/executive-order-overreach-we-nailed-it/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH PULLS DEMOCRAT BALLOT FOR BIDEN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/former-republican-congressman-pulls-democrat-ballot-for-biden.html
— DI LEO: ARE WE RETREATING FROM THE US CONSTITUTION AT BREAKNECK SPEED?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/retreating-at-breakneck-speed.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker: “These numbers will get much worse in Illinois before they will get better”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/18/pritzker-these-numbers-will-get-much-worse-in-illinois-before-they-will-get-better/
— Here are the details of Oak Park’s “shelter in place” order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/18/here-are-the-details-of-oak-parks-shelter-in-place-order/
— 41,000 unemployment insurance claims filed in Illinois over past two days
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/18/41000-unemployment-insurance-claims-filed-in-illinois-over-past-two-days/
— House cancels session next week, extends committee deadline, will caucus by phone
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/18/house-cancels-session-next-week-extends-committee-deadline-will-caucus-by-phone/
— Congressional roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/18/congressional-roundup-17/

GOPUSA
— Media Bash Trump, Praise China Over Coronavirus
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86294
— America, Coronavirus And The Coming Soldiers In The Streets
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86258
— U.S. Reliance On Chinese Drugmakers Sparks Concern
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86279

BREITBART
— Dark Money Progressive Groups Spending Millions to Politicize Coronavirus, Spread Fear – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/18/dark-money-progressive-groups-spending-millions-to-politicize-coronavirus-spread-fear/

CNS NEWS
— Crisis Socialism: No Bailouts for Open Borders Globalists! – Michelle Malkin
https://cnsnews.com/commentary/michelle-malkin/michelle-malkin-crisis-socialism-no-bailouts-open-borders-globalists

DAILY CALLER
— Gun Sales Soar
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/18/gun-sales-soar/
— Immigration Offices Closed To The Public, Interviews Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/18/uscis-cancels-interviews-ceremonies-coronavirus/
— CPAC Coronavirus Coverage Exposes Media Bias – CHARLIE KIRK
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/18/kirk-cpac-coronavirus-coverage-exposes-media-bias/
— Trump Administration Suspends Refugee Program During Coronavirus Outbreak – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/18/us-suspends-refugee-admissions-coronavirus/

NEWSMAX
— Not Just Pro-Choicers But Hard Left Beat Dem Rep. Lipinski – John Gizzi (DIERSEN: Which groups are coalesced against you? The following groups are coalesced against me: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-pension recipients, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/john-gizzi/marie-newman-dan-lipinski-illinois-democrat/2020/03/18/id/958922/

TOWNHALL
— Despite Being the Presumptive Nominee, Biden Keeps Sliding Left – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/03/18/analysis-despite-being-the-presumptive-nominee-biden-keeps-sliding-left-n2565032
— White House Briefing Room Filled with Partisan Questions – Reagan McCarthy
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/03/18/potus-wrecks-china-for-expelling-journos-n2565223

FEDERALIST
— Amid National Emergency, Federal Agencies Lecture Americans About Wuhan Virus ‘Stigma’ Chasing the phantom of ‘coronavirus stigma’ is nothing more than tiresome virtue-signaling. It’s also a wasteful diversion of our tax dollars. – Laura Baxter
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/18/amid-national-emergency-federal-agencies-lecture-americans-about-wuhan-virus-stigma/

PJ MEDIA
— China Did This, and Saying So Isn’t Racist – JIM TREACHER 
https://pjmedia.com/trending/china-did-this-and-saying-so-isnt-racist/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Reporters Scoff at Trump’s Credibility, Leadership During Virus Presser – Kristine Marsh
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kristine-marsh/2020/03/18/reporters-scoff-trumps-credibility-leadership-during-virus

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— The Tyranny of the Marginalized – Arthur Milikh (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want to marginalize you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/the-tyranny-the-marginalized

THE HILL
— Trump invokes Defense Production Act as coronavirus response – JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/488226-trump-invokes-defense-production-act-as-coronavirus-response

POLITICO
— The GOP embraces massive stimulus spending – MELANIE ZANONA
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/huddle/2020/03/18/the-gop-embraces-massive-stimulus-spending-488618

NEW YORK TIMES
— Coronavirus Outrage Spurs China’s Internet Police to Action Online enforcers are dragging in hundreds for questioning as an assault on online speech continues. They are a sign of how Beijing has given censors a more punitive role. – Paul Mozur
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/business/china-coronavirus-internet-police.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote pandemic panic.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/opinion/war-crononavirus-trump-production.html

— Layoffs Are Just Starting, and the Forecasts Are Bleak Shutdowns in the U.S. retail and hospitality businesses may be an early sign of the job losses that the coronavirus outbreak will inflict on the economy. – Ben Casselman, Sapna Maheshwari and David Yaffe-Bellany
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/business/economy/coronavirus-layoffs.html

— The Workers Who Face the Greatest Coronavirus Risk – Lazaro Gamio
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/15/business/economy/coronavirus-worker-risk.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s $1 trillion stimulus is a gamble for reelection — and a sea change for Republicans once opposed to bailouts – Robert Costa and 
Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-economic-stimulus-reelection-bailout/2020/03/18/280a1a12-6947-11ea-9923-57073adce27c_story.html
— White House coronavirus plan aims to send $2,000 to many Americans, includes $300 billion for small businesses Talks remain fluid, but discussions with Congress are intensifying as virus fallout worsens – Erica Werner and Jeff Stein 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/18/trump-coronavirus-economic-plan/
— Trump’s coronavirus plan includes industry bailouts that Republicans once opposed Airlines, hotels, cruise companies and others are pleading for government help, but the White House hasn’t said where it might draw the line – 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/18/trump-coronavirus-plan-bailouts/
— ICE to stop most immigration enforcement inside United States, will focus on criminals during coronavirus outbreak – Maria Sacchetti and 
Arelis R. Hernández
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ice-halting-most-immigration-enforcement/2020/03/18/d0516228-696c-11ea-abef-020f086a3fab_story.html

USA TODAY
— We need the American people’s help to fight coronavirus now – Mike Pence
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/03/18/coronavirus-mike-pence-how-to-fight-covid-19-2-weeks-column/5070209002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook Gives Employees Extra $1,000 and Good Reviews Amid Coronavirus The social-media giant also plans to provide $100 million in cash and advertising credits to small businesses – Deepa Seetharaman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-gives-employees-extra-1-000-and-good-reviews-amid-coronavirus-11584464623

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Don’t Let Trump Off the Hook for the Coronavirus Crisis.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/156961/dont-let-trump-off-hook-coronavirus-crisis

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 26% See Panicked Overreaction
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/americans_favor_travel_ban_school_closures_but_26_see_panicked_overreaction

March 13 Morning Edition

DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.

ABC7

— Coronavirus testing debacle is in the execution, top US coronavirus-fighter admits – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Ross Weidner and Jonathon Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/6007998/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, stopping Trump rallies was one of their top priorities.
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-campaign-rnc-shifts-to-virtual-events-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/6007895/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-to-press-contrast-with-trump-in-coronavirus-address/2235746/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How Election Day in Illinois is adjusting to the coronavirus: fewer polling places, more hand sanitizer – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL and SOPHIE SHERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-election-day-voting-20200311-xl6ahkvrjrddjlqrwj7y7i7dbu-story.html
— Who gets tested for the coronavirus in Illinois when there are not enough testing kits? – PETER NICKEAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-testing-20200312-7tx3n6kisfa6pad5plxbkivxty-story.html
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Coronavirus effect: 125,000 conference-goers not coming to Chicago. And counting. – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-conventions-canceled-20200312-67twrwkg6bfrlpy2yyvoll4whe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, stopping Trump rallies was one of their top priorities.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-rallies-coronavirus-20200313-7hllycbdivaydn6tm7exwxbx7i-story.html
— Coronavirus cancellations, advisories and precautions in Naperville – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-coronavirus-roundup-st-0313-20200312-yi6eiaxl25bubmjb4nfo2z7l5u-story.html
— Oak Brook officials not happy with DuPage Mayors and Managers stance on red-light cameras – CHUCK FIELDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/ct-dob-dupage-mayors-managers-tl-0319-20200312-xtilnvamejajrd4ahlmtdcyrhi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-trump-address-dow-market-huppke-20200312-domt2c6aefcizizjqpylv5itbi-story.html
— Fine line between having a good time and being a drunk, as the Irish know all too well – David McGrath
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0313-20200312-xd53qb7f4bfczedikcr3b4yeji-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Coronavirus crisis explodes before the Illinois primary: Biden campaign tells staffers to work from home The Sunday debate between Biden and Sanders has been moved from Phoenix to the CNN studios in Washington because of the coronavirus crisis. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/12/21177581/coronavirus-crisis-biden-sanders-exploding-illinois-primary-campaign-work-home

DAILY HERALD
— 6th District congressional candidates answer your questions (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, how would the following help you carry out your duties: a) your education, b) your political experience and work experience, c) your professional certifications and licenses, and d) length of time that you have lived in your municipality, township, county, and Illinois? What have you done and what will you do if elected to: a) discourage the sale and use of pot, b) discourage gambling, c) discourage the sale and drinking of booze, d) promote traditional marriage and the traditional family, e) promote homeownership, f) discourage abortion, g) discourage mass/illegal immigration, h) discourage diminution of First and Second Amendment rights, i) discourage patronage and political affiliation discrimination, j) discourage reverse discrimination, k) discourage age discrimination, l) encourage people to save for their retirement, m) discourage dependency on government, and n) discourage dependency on charity?) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200313/6th-district-congressional-candidates-answer-your-questions
— Suburban senior-citizen agency suspends activities, makes meals ‘to go’ – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/suburban-senior-citizen-agency-suspends-activities-makes-meals-to-go-
— Online shopping at the food pantry? Woodridge facility renovations will allow for it – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/online-shopping-at-the-food-pantry-woodridge-facility-renovations-will-allow-for-it
— Districts 203, 204 cancel large gatherings, implement precautions
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/districts-203-204-cancel-large-gatherings-implement-precautions

SOUTHERN
— Overreaction or not, cost of coronavirus will be high – Brett Rowland
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-brett-rowland-overreaction-or-not-cost-of-coronavirus-will/article_34f8286c-55ab-5f83-88ff-3b0ddf45e542.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Who gets tested for the coronavirus in Illinois when there are not enough testing kits? – Peter Nickeas 
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/who-gets-tested-for-the-coronavirus-in-illinois-when-there/article_160b5516-d149-5e14-a1e1-7e79091216ea.html

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— What constitutes a valid vote by state legislators? – Editorial
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/what-constitutes-a-valid-vote-by-state-legislators/article_6a6213c0-63ec-11ea-ac3a-3fee16526bb1.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Decatur St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled: ‘We’ve bowed to the realities of the moment’ – Allison Petty
https://herald-review.com/news/local/decatur-st-patrick-s-day-parade-canceled-we-ve-bowed/article_7640768b-0494-52e5-94db-5d5efab40e30.html

MCDONOUGH VOICE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/20200312/academics-of-cannabis

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County schools canceling events following health department guidance – BOB RAKOW
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/12/dupage-county-schools-canceling-events-following-health-department-guidance/aa4uon6/
— Pritzker: Federal government needs to ‘step up’ in providing coronavirus test kits – F. AMANDA TUGADE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/12/pritzker-federal-government-needs-to-step-up-in-providing-coronavirus-test-kits/alujbd5/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pandemic-response-public-health-expert-wants-and-one-he-got#stream/0

WGIL
— ILLINOIS COLLEGES SUSPEND IN-PERSON CLASSES DUE TO COVID-19
https://www.wgil.com/2020/03/13/illinois-colleges-suspend-in-person-classes-due-to-covid-19/

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage Courthouse Suspends Weddings Amid Virus Concerns The DuPage County Courthouse has cancelled weddings, civil unions and other activities out of an “abundance of caution.” – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-courthouse-suspends-weddings-amid-virus-concerns-report

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— COD To Transition To Online Classes Amid Coronavirus Concerns The College of DuPage will not hold in-person class meetings starting the week of March 16. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/cod-transition-online-classes-amid-coronavirus-concerns

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Chirico, Coyne Have Respectful Debate on Marijuana Stores – Kevin Coyne
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/chirico-coyne-have-respectful-debate-marijuana-stores

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE COURIER
— The Coronavirus’ Campus-wide Impact – Sadie Romero (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.)
https://codcourier.org/12969/news/the-coronavirus-campus-wide-impact/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— The Pros And Cons of Recreation Cannabis in Naperville
https://www.nctv17.com/community-events/community-presentations/the-pros-and-cons-of-recreation-cannabis-in-naperville/

CENTER SQUARE
— Gun rights, motorcycle groups making contingency plans after Illinois puts limits on large crowds at statehouse – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/gun-rights-motorcycle-groups-making-contingency-plans-after-illinois-puts/article_ad83c87a-64a9-11ea-b71c-cf4a5a2ee504.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Sixth District Voters: Vote for Jeanne Ives in the Primary! – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/03/sixth-district-voters-do-you-know-whats-at-stake/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Any economic stimulus must be focused on slowing spread of the coronavirus – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/any-economic-stimulus-must-be-focused-on-slowing-spread-of-the-coronavirus

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Media Balk at Trump Calling Wuhan Virus ‘Foreign’ Acosta: ‘Going to come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia’ – David Rutz
https://freebeacon.com/issues/media-balk-at-trump-calling-wuhan-coronavirus-foreign/

AMERICAN THINKER
— America’s Nightmare: a Characterless Grumpy President – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/americas_nightmare_a_characterless_grumpy_president.html
— The Trouble with Charlie Kirk – Pedro Gonzalez
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/the_trouble_with_charlie_kirk.html

BREITBART
— Zionist Organization of America Calls on Bernie Sanders to Fire ‘Jew-hating’ New Advisor – DEBORAH DANAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/12/jewish-group-calls-on-sanders-to-fire-jew-hating-aide/

DAILY CALLER
— Mark Steyn: ‘Virtue-Signaling’ Left Conflates Racism And Coronavirus – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/12/mark-steyn-left-conflates-racism-coronavirus/
— Supply Chain Expert Tells Tucker What Coming Shortages Americans Should Know About, And It’s Not Toilet Paper – SCOTT MOREFIELD (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who made America dependent on foreign countries for everything?) 
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/12/daniel-stanton-supply-chain-shortages-coronavirus/

DAILY SIGNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/03/12/the-great-coronavirus-war-is-upon-us/

PJ MEDIA
— Globalization May Be the Greatest Victim of the Coronavirus – RICHARD FERNANDEZ (DIERSEN: Those who promote globalization want to get rid of those who share my demographics.)
https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/the-siege-begins/
— 35 Times the Media Said ‘Wuhan Coronavirus’ or ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/watch-35-times-the-media-said-wuhan-coronavirus-or-chinese-coronavirus/

TOWNHALL
— Will the Coronavirus Kill the New World Order? – Pat Buchanan (DIERSEN: Those who want a new world order want to get rid of those who share my demographics.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/patbuchanan/2020/03/13/will-the-coronavirus-kill-the-new-world-order-n2564863

LIFE SITE NEWS
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Coronavirus mayhem: Churches closed, travel restricted, schools shuttered, sports suspended Governments’ and local churches’ response to the outbreak are being felt worldwide. – Dorothy Cummings McLean
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/coronavirus-mayhem-churches-closed-travel-restricted-schools-shuttered-sports-suspended

THE HILL
— Virus crisis upends political world – NIALL STANAGE (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/487374-the-memo-coronavirus-crisis-upends-political-world
— Reality is smashing the sanctuary city charade – BRIAN LONERGAN
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/487396-reality-is-smashing-the-sanctuary-city-charade

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-coronavirus-borders_n_5e6a530ec5b6dda30fc4be6e

CNN
— America faces a new normal as coronavirus outbreaks show no sign of slowing down – Christina Maxouris (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/13/health/us-coronavirus-updates-friday/index.html

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, stopping Trump rallies was one of their top priorities.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-urges-caution-amid-coronavirus-campaign-rnc-hold/story?id=69566522
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Two-thirds of Americans concerned about contracting coronavirus, as country grapples with growing crisis: POLL Unease over coronavirus also strongly breaks along partisan lines. – Kendall Karson (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/thirds-americans-concerned-contracting-coronavirus-country-grapples-growing/story?id=69557806

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/donald-trump-white-house-have-too-much-power-s-ruining-ncna1157401
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/coronavirus-updates-live-dow-plunges-white-house-grapples-spreading-crisis-n1157551/ncrd1157591#liveBlogHeader

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/coronavirus-updates-cases-fears-deaths-us-latest-2020-03-13/

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election/coronavirus-poses-new-challenge-to-trumps-re-election-bid-idUSKBN20Z1D2
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election/democratic-presidential-hopeful-biden-attacks-trumps-coronavirus-response-idUSKBN20Z1D2

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/us/politics/trump-vs-biden.html
— Justin Trudeau’s Wife, Sophie Grégoire, Has Virus
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/world/coronavirus-live-news-updates.html
— Peter Dutton, Australian Official Who Recently Met Ivanka Trump, Has the Virus 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/world/coronavirus-news.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/us/politics/trumps-coronavirus-unity.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-teleprompter-speech/2020/03/12/81bc8a3a-647a-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html
— Some people worry we’re overreacting to coronavirus. I worry about dying on a ventilator. – Kevin Brennan (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/12/some-people-worry-were-overreacting-coronavirus-i-worry-about-dying-ventilator/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Stay home, be safe: A coronavirus pandemic demands we all submit to extreme precautions – Editorial (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.)
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-03-13/editorial-a-coronavirus-pandemic-demands-all-of-us-submit-to-extreme-precautions

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/13/coronavirus-can-economy-predict-next-president-trump-election-2020/5030457002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/13/coronavirus-toll-taken-coronavirus-growing-across-us/5032674002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/12/coronavirus-poll-americans-worry-wash-hands-fear-financial-impact/5027074002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— America’s Self-Shutdown The public has made ‘social distancing’ de facto national policy. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-self-shutdownamericas-self-shutdown-11584052371?mod=opinion_lead_pos1
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Coronavirus Forces New Travel Curbs, Bans on Large Gatherings Pathogen has infected more than 127,000 people in 116 countries and regions, killing more than 4,700 – Jennifer Calfas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-forces-new-travel-curbs-as-high-profile-cases-rise-11584007336
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-crisis-tests-trumps-unusual-governing-style-11584060221
— The Day Sports Shut Down MLB, MLS and the NHL joined the NBA in suspending operations, while the NCAA canceled March Madness
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ncaa-medical-chief-says-testing-shortage-threatens-march-madness-11584030721
— Why Work From Home Doesn’t Work for All of Wall Street Some deals, loans and investments just have to get done in person – Ben Dummett and Julie Steinberg
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-work-from-home-doesnt-work-for-all-of-wall-street-11583959322
— Who’s Most at Risk From the Coronavirus Tens of millions of Americans are older or have underlying conditions that increase the chance the coronavirus will make them seriously ill – Betsy McKay (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries are overjoyed about coronavirus? ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-most-at-risk-from-the-coronavirus-11584048476
— Morningstar: Why Is Everyone So Worried? The mutual-fund research firm thinks we are overreacting to coronavirus but projects for large number of deaths – Spencer Jakab
https://www.wsj.com/articles/morningstar-why-is-everyone-so-worried-11584039181
— The IRS Proves the Left’s Favorite Economists Wrong New data contradict Saez and Zucman’s celebrated claim that the rich pay lower rates than the poor. – Phillip W. Magness and Stephen C. Miller
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-irs-proves-the-lefts-economists-wrong-11584047554

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump. Trump-haters want everyone to stay home until Trump and Pence resign and Pelosi takes over.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniesarkis/2020/03/12/covid-19-its-not-about-europe-its-about-incompetence/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want to quarantine Trump. Will Pelosi lock up Trump and Pence and takeover America?
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/03/13/trump-not-tested-nor-quarantined-despite-potential-coronavirus-exposure-from-bolsonaro-aide/23949013/

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: DONALD TRUMP IS WATCHING U.S. STOCK MARKETS WIPE THE GAINS MADE DURING HIS PRESIDENCY – SHANE CROUCHER (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.)
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-stock-markets-coronavirus-2020-election-economy-1492135

FEDERAL TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/2020/03/12/agencies-are-falling-short-in-preparing-employees-for-coronavirus/

March 12 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump is taking unprecedented action to protect Americans
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Coronavirus update: Illinois officials ban events with 1K+ people as 7 new COVID-19 cases bring total to 32 – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall, Michelle Gallardo and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/7-new-covid-19-cases-including-child-bring-illinois-total-to-32/6006043/
— Coronavirus Chicago Update: School closings, events canceled amid COVID-19 outbreak
https://abc7chicago.com/health/coronavirus-school-closings-event-cancellations-amid-covid-19-outbreak-/5999972/

NBC5
— 7 New Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Illinois, Boosting State to 32 Health officials said they are still investigating the travel histories of the newest cases and any potential contacts
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/7-new-cases-of-coronavirus-confirmed-in-illinois-boosting-state-to-32/2235918/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want Trump to self-quarantine.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/despite-possible-exposures-trump-doesnt-self-quarantine/2235972/

CBS2
— With 7 More Coronavirus Cases, Illinois Mandates Cancellation Of Events With 1,000 Or More People Until May 1; Schools To Remain Open
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/12/with-7-more-coronavirus-cases-illinois-mandates-cancellation-of-events-with-1000-or-more-people-until-may-1-schools-to-remain-open/

— Big Ten Cancels Men’s Basketball Tournament Over Coronavirus Concerns.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/12/big-ten-cancels-mens-basketball-tournament-over-coronavirus-concerns/

WGN TV
— Poll shows Joe Biden leading in Illinois, Kim Foxx ahead in Cook County – Tahman Bradley, Jordan Muck
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/poll-shows-joe-biden-leading-in-illinois-kim-foxx-ahead-in-cook-county/


CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker orders shutdown of public events of more than 1,000 people, urges private and public gatherings of more than 250 to be called off as Illinois’ coronavirus count grows to 32 – DAN PETRELLA and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-state-briefing-thursday-20200312-pq3wcmlc6zetxmptk7l4iwsqey-story.html
— Cook County Clerk relocates 8 south suburban polling places over coronavirus concerns – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-south-suburban-polling-place-moves-st-0312-20200312-zg7k2i2tkrhjxb6fks6mqaxnaq-story.html
— Joe Biden’s Michigan numbers point to areas to watch in Illinois’ March 17 Democratic presidential primary – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michigan-what-numbers-show-2020-democratic-primary-illinois-20200311-eduqbggonrfctho7fqgjh5xxia-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-marijuana-dispensaries-chicago-20200312-cwgsawfklvbzvnpkchbxz5t5ae-story.html
— Challengers face uphill battles to overcome election advantages by incumbents – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-primary-election-roundup-st-0313-20200312-jppn2z5qwnbttey7gexlptmlke-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with foreign countries against America.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-trump-europe-ivo-daalder-20200312-6dgqwtgbwnc4nnhkswi2qa7tpi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Coronavirus forces ‘entirely unprecedented’ Election Day scramble “The number of election judges who have resigned is increasing,” Jim Allen said. “Sometimes they’ll just call and say casually ‘I’ve got something else I need to do’ but we suspect it’s all about the same thing. The concerns are real and valid.” – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/12/21177525/coronavirus-forces-move-chicago-cook-county-polling-places-unprecedented-election
— With 32 cases of coronavirus in Illinois, including a child, Pritzker cancels all events of more than 1,000 people The governor did not mandate the closure of schools, however. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/12/21177507/coronavirus-illinois-confirmed-covid-19-testing-pritzker
— Ridership down on Metra, Amtrak, expected to decrease further as rail agencies consider service reductions Metra and Amtrak were running normally Thursday, but both rail agencies expect a dip in ridership as people adjust their lives to the realities of the coronavirus and social distancing. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/12/21176920/ridership-down-metra-amtrak-expected-decrease-service-reductions-coronavirus
— Biden heads toward the Illinois primary with momentum on his side The coronavirus crisis forced Biden to cancel a Friday Chicago visit. It won’t “have a negative impact,” Sheila Nix, the Biden Illinois campaign chair, told the Sun-Times. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/11/21175745/joe-biden-bernie-sanders-illinois-democratic-primary-momentum
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Alderman has the answer to financial crisis posed by coronavirus: legalize video gaming Two years ago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s floor leader, Ald. Gilbert Villegas, tried and failed to legalize “sweepstakes” machines; those lobbying efforts are part of the federal case against now-indicted former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/3/12/21177447/coronavirus-legalize-video-gaming-sweepstakes-city-council-villegas
— Capitol in Washington closed to the public, but Chicago’s City Hall still open — for now Ald. Susan Sadlowski-Garza (10th), Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s hand-picked chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Workforce Development, is advocating a two-week closing of the nerve center of city government. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/12/21176815/coronavirus-city-hall-closed-to-public-capitol-washington-springfield-general-assembly

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker: Postpone all large gatherings, schools to stay open; at least 2 new suburban cases
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/pritzker-postpone-all-large-gatherings-schools-to-stay-open-at-least-2-new-suburban-cases
— Virus testing lag is a ‘failing,’ US health official says – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200312/news/303129927/
— Aurora cancels meetings, large community events
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/aurora-cancels-meetings-large-community-events
— Schaumburg Township cancels group activities through March 31
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/schaumburg-township-cancels-group-activities-through-march-31
— Wheaton Warrenville District 200 cancels athletic events, concerts
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/wheaton-warrenville-district-200-cancels-athletic-events-concerts

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker orders shutdown of public events with more than 1,000 people At a joint press conference, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said public venues that hold more than 250 people will be closed indefinitely, the latest step to curb the pandemic. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-orders-shutdown-public-events-more-1000-people

WTTW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://news.wttw.com/2020/03/12/us-stocks-plunge-coronavirus-uncertainty-ravages-market

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— How much will Illinois be down after count? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-how-much-will-illinois-be-down-after-count/article_b77864df-7cad-545f-ae72-5886ad11404d.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— DISGUSTING TRAGIC: Oakton Community College finds success with first-in-the-nation cannabis certificate program – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/oakton-community-college-finds-success-with-first-in-the-nation/article_296c4cea-64ba-11ea-9ba8-c3228bf687c4.html
— Congress members slam Trump administration as coronavirus fears spread on Capitol Hill – BEN ORNER
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/congress-members-slam-trump-administration-as-coronavirus-fears-spread-on/article_a66daace-64bd-11ea-94d2-e3187dffcf04.html

WGLT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wglt.org/post/state-approves-permit-cannabis-sales-normal-0#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois General Assembly Cancels Session Days — Groups Banned From Statehouse – BRIAN MACKEY
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-general-assembly-cancels-session-days-groups-banned-statehouse#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Schofield Mails about Her Endorsements
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/schofield-mails-about-her-endorsements/ 
— Mary McClellan Strikes Out Again in Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/mary-mcclellan-strikes-out-again-in-court/ 
— McHenry’s ShamRocks Postponed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/mchenrys-shamrocks-postponed/ 
— CL Chamber Postpones Business Expo
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/cl-chamber-postpones-business-expo/ 
— State Unemployment Under National Average for First Time in Ten Years
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/state-unemployment-undr-national-average-for-first-time-in-ten-years/ 
— IL-14: Sue Rezin Endorsed by Shaw Media Newspapers and Dan McConchie
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/il-14-sue-rezin-endorsed-by-shaw-media-newspapers-and-dan-mcconchie/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Sixth District Voters: Vote for Jeanne Ives in the Primary! – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/03/sixth-district-voters-do-you-know-whats-at-stake/

CAPITOL FAX
— Cancellation roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/12/cancellation-roundup/
— Poll: Biden, Foxx with double-digit leads, 72 percent disapprove of Blagojevich commutation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/12/poll-biden-foxx-with-double-digit-leads-72-percent-disapprove-of-blagojevich-commutation/
— GOP primary candidate Carolyn Schofield refuses to be pinned down on abortion
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/12/gop-primary-candidate-refuses-to-be-pinned-down-on-abortion/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Remember the Swine Flu Panic of 2009? No, You Don’t
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/03/12/remember-the-swine-flu-panic-of-2009-no-you-dont/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump turns his back on former ally Jeff Sessions in Alabama Senate race – James Varney (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all those who have turned their back on me. They blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/trump-turns-his-back-former-ally-jeff-sessions-ala/
— Another bloodbath on Wall Street as coronavirus spreads alarm through economy – Dave Boyer 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/12/another-bloodbath-wall-street-coronavirus-spreads-/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— FLASHBACK: Liberal Pundits Slammed Joe Biden as a Feckless Racist Now they’re stuck with him – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/joe-biden-elderly-racist/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Propaganda puppet: Jim Acosta is singing from the Chinese communists’ hymnal – Becket Adams
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/propaganda-puppet-jim-acosta-is-singing-from-the-chinese-communists-hymnal

GOPUSA
— Democrat Campaign Dirty Tricks Have Only Begun
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86022
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Durbin, Who Wants to destroy Trump, Calls on Trump to Declare National State of Emergency Over Coronavirus.
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/03/12/durbin-calls-on-trump-to-declare-national-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-all-hands-on-deck/

BREITBART
— Trump Travel Ban: Merkel Admitted 70% of Germans Could Become Infected – KURT ZINDULKA
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/03/12/trump-travel-ban-merkel-admitted-70-of-germans-could-become-infected/
— Media Want to Put ‘Racist’ Trump in No-Win Situation over Coronavirus – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/03/12/media-want-put-racist-trump-no-win-situation-coronavirus/

BLAZE
— After college cancels classes over coronavirus, 1,000 students gather in street, jump on cars, throw objects at cops — in apparent celebration ‘Dangerous situation’ – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/after-college-cancels-classes-over-coronavirus-1-000-students-gather-in-street-jump-on-cars-throw-objects-at-cops-in-apparent-celebration

FOX NEWS
— Trump coronavirus response will protect America’s economy, workers and businesses – Andy Puzder 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-coronavirus-plans

FEDERALIST
— Biden Calls Trump Racist For Stating The Fact That Wuhan Virus Began In China – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/12/biden-calls-trump-racist-for-stating-the-fact-that-wuhan-virus-began-in-china/
— CNN: It’s Racist To Say The Wuhan Virus Started In China – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/12/cnn-its-racist-to-say-the-wuhan-virus-started-in-china/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump Will Overcome the Virus – MARK ELLIS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/trump-will-overcome-the-virus/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Capitol Closes to Public Due to Coronavirus Outbreak – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/capitol-closes-to-public-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/

THE HILL
— Consequences, not green cards, for young illegal immigrants – LORA RIES
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/487215-consequences-not-green-cards-for-young-illegal-immigrants
— Stocks suffer worst losses since 1987 crash amid coronavirus panic – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/487312-stocks-suffer-worst-losses-since-1987-crash-amid-coronavirus-panic
— McConnell cancels Senate break over coronavirus – JORDAIN CARNEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/487261-senate-gop-weighs-canceling-recess-over-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters hate Trump rallies.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/487284-why-canceling-events-makes-sense-in-the-age-of-covid-19

POLITICO
— Democrat debate moved to D.C. over coronavirus concerns Sunday’s debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders was slated to take place in Phoenix. – ZACH MONTELLARO
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/12/dem-debate-moved-to-dc-over-coronavirus-concerns-127222

CNN
— The NCAA is canceling March Madness – Steve Almasy
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/us/march-madness-withdrawals-spt/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Coronavirus Live Updates: Brazilian Official Who Met With Trump Tests Positive
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/world/coronavirus-news.html
— Stocks Plunge by the Most Since 1987
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/business/stock-market-today.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with Europe and China against America.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-europe-allies.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Brazilian official who met Trump on Saturday at Mar-a-Lago tests positive for coronavirus
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Oval Office speech undermined the president’s own credibility.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-oval-office-speech-undermined-the-presidents-own-credibility/2020/03/12/ad4eeb7e-6471-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html
— Markets dive, despite dramatic Fed intervention in short-term lending markets to try to calm coronavirus worries Thursday’s market plunge marked the second time in one week that a temporary, 15-minute halt to trading was triggered to stop a panic – David J. Lynch, Thomas Heath, Taylor Telford and Heather Long 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/03/12/markets-stocks-today-coronavirus/
— Dow plunges 10 percent despite Fed lifeline as coronavirus panic grips investors The blue chip index tanks 2,352 points after President Trump initiates a 30-day travel ban on Europe – Thomas Heath, Taylor Telford and Heather Long
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/12/markets-live-updates-coronavirus-economy/
— Ohio closes schools for at least three weeks to combat coronavirus – Anna Fifield, Marisa Iati, Alex Horton, Miriam Berger, Katie Mettler, Hannah Knowles and Michael Brice-Saddler 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Stocks dive on coronavirus fears. It’s their worst day since 1987
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-12/stock-futures-plunge-with-coronavirus-fear-gripping-financial-markets

USA TODAY
— Trump says financial markets are going to be ‘just fine’ despite plunge over coronavirus concerns – David Jackson, Bart Jansen, Courtney Subramanian
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/12/trump-coronavirus-markets-fine-despite-plunge/5030997002/

MARKET WATCH
— The Dow just tumbled into a bear market — here’s how long those downturns last on average – Mark DeCambre
https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/e13c5b2a-7fc7-3ed8-a5fb-95a1c195606a/the-dow-just-tumbled-into-a.html

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Is Scared of Being Humiliated By Pelosi Again.”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/03/12/trump-is-scared-of-being-humiliated-by-pelosi-again/

March 12 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Organization monthly meeting Wednesday evening, March 12, 2020, at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream: Past and present candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended this outstanding meeting included: Almiron, Anderson, Breen, Carlson, Corrigan, Eckhoff, Elliott, Falbo, Felice, Holder, Holan, Ives, Jensen, Kachiroubas, Keller, Kinzler, Krupa, Larsen, LeVan, McCluskey, McGowen, Molitor, Monino, Muehlfelt, Murphy, Nathwani, O’Tool, Senka, Tatro, Veenstra, Walsh, and Whelan. Attendees included Baker, Bohn, Cherry, Cooper, Dangelo, Fitzpatrick, Lofgren, McCarthy, Menna, Ryan, Shaw, and Smith. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— A Biothreat from China Is Accomplishing All the Goals of Trump’s Enemies
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/03/11/what-you-cant-say-about-the-coronavirus-panic/

ABC7
— 3 Hinsdale schools join other Chicago area schools closed amid COVID-19 outbreak – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/education/coronavirus-concerns-close-more-chicago-area-schools-including-3-in-hinsdale/6006043/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-3/12/2020

NBC5
— Illinois Colleges Suspend In-Person Classes Over Coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-colleges-suspend-in-person-classes-over-coronavirus/2235590/

CBS2
— Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South Latest Among Schools Impacted By Coronavirus Concerns – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/12/hinsdale-central-hinsdale-south-latest-among-schools-impacted-by-coronavirus-concerns/

WGN TV
— Health officials warn against visiting nursing home residents
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/health-officials-warn-against-visiting-nursing-home-residents/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-donald-trump-reelection-coronavirus-20200312-t7jx3ok5zzhojezmvjjllsbnua-story.html
— Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus – ALEX STEDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-tom-hanks-rita-wilson-coronavirus-positive-20200312-jsss7anct5febenj7teowzsjvm-story.html
— The coronavirus toll in Illinois: working from home, tough calls and St. Patrick’s revelers without a parade – JOHN BYRNE, RYAN ORI, HANNAH LEONE and MORGAN GREENE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-wrapup-20200312-c5toccvnzra4vinxf3neb25saq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-covid-19-enemy-hanson-20200311-zzoivgavpfeibj6scznckf3l6a-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-schmich-trump-coronavirus-poem-20200311-tiu2luuc2jfqtbcjmex6cqsjuq-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Thursday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200312-kn45pek3cnegld3r7a7ts7azbe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— U. of I., DePaul and Northwestern cancel in-person classes due to coronavirus The Illinois schools join the University of Wisconsin, Notre Dame and a wave of other schools that have told students they will not be taught in person after spring break. – Matthew Hendrickson and Nader Issa 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/11/21175178/coronavirus-illinois-university-of-wisconsin-notre-dame-students
— We’re working from home Thursday — and others should be thinking the same This is a trial run. We’ve seen no evidence of COVID-19 in our newsroom or in the places we send reporters. But we want to make sure we can keep our employees safe and continue to provide you with the news, 24 hours a day. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Since 2000, I have been “working from home” putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/11/21175720/covid-19-sun-times-newsroom-work-home-ncaa-st-patricks-day-chicago-coronavirus-trump-illinois
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Foxx promotes hatred against those who do not hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/11/21175800/foxx-solidarity-immigrants-conway-primary-trump-pilsen
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that the more of the following that you are, the more that you should NOT run for government or political offices: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/11/21175593/state-supreme-court-diversity-tv-ad-neville-freeman
— Citing coronavirus, labor coalition demands 15 days paid sick leave, triple the city mandate Other demands include: internet access and electronic devices for students forced to stay home, debt forgiveness, suspended mortgage payments, a temporary shutdown of eviction court and a moratorium on utility shut-offs. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/3/11/21175105/coronavirus-unions-sick-leave-debt-forgiveness-mortgage-payments-shut-offs-evictions

DAILY HERALD
— Trump: All travel from Europe to U.S. suspended for 30 days – Justin Sink, Jennifer Jacobs and Saleha Mohsin
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200311/trump-all-travel-from-europe-to-us-suspended-for-30-days
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rolling Meadows mayor touts economic benefits of marijuana sales, video gambling – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200312/rolling-meadows-mayor-touts-economic-benefits-of-marijuana-sales-video-gambling

WLS AM
— Pence: ‘I don’t think there’s confusion’ after clarifications to Trump’s coronavirus address
https://www.wlsam.com/news/pence-i-dont-think-theres-confusion-after-clarifications-to-trumps-coronavirus-address/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois confirms 25 coronavirus cases; legislature cancels session, U of I moves classes online – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200311/illinois-confirms-25-coronavirus-cases-legislature-cancels-session-u-of-i-moves-classes-online

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Coronavirus sparks talk of delaying Tuesday’s primary election Chicago Board of Elections calls and then abruptly cancels a special meeting amid rising signs of trouble in operating thousands of polling places around the city. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/coronavirus-sparks-talk-delaying-tuesdays-primary-election
— PepsiCo closes West Loop offices over coronavirus The building at 555 W. Monroe is believed to be the first in downtown Chicago go to dark amid the COVID-19 spread. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/pepsico-closes-west-loop-offices-over-coronavirus
— CME closing trading floors indefinitely amid coronavirus concerns The futures operator is taking the step as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. – LYNNE MAREK 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/cme-closing-trading-floors-indefinitely-amid-coronavirus-concerns
— Coronavirus impact hits home in Chicago Just as 9/11 changed us and how we live, this was the day it truly became clear that coronavirus will do the same here. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/coronavirus-impact-hits-home-chicago
— NBA suspends season after player tests positive for coronavirus Here in Chicago, about 1,300 workers—and government tax coffers—will feel the hit. – DANNY ECKER 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/arts-entertainment/nba-suspends-season-after-player-tests-positive-coronavirus

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/elk-grove-village-trustees-approve-marijuana-grow-shop/

MCDONOUGH VOICE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Gambling pushers push gambling.
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/20200311/village-approves-video-gambling

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Polling places moving due to coronavirus as Pritzker issues disaster proclamation Action follows Pritzker’s disaster proclamation – Scott Cousins
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Polling-places-moving-due-to-COVID-19-15123739.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County Board briefed on coronavirus – Megann Horstead
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/11/dupage-county-board-briefed-on-coronavirus/aec6e8c/

SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/company-hopes-to-bring-cannabis-craft-grow-facility-dispensary-to/article_7e4b5fd2-3c60-526e-8c62-5a42ca995135.html

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wsiltv.com/2020/03/11/hemp-cannabis-symposium-designed-to-grow-industry/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Davis on the election: ‘Everybody should get out and vote’ (DIERSEN: What is your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain doing to get out the Republican vote? I hand-delivered an envelope to the 175 homes in my precinct that had at least one Republican or one Independent voter that contained a copy of the sample ballot for the precinct with my precinct letter in the blank space, a copy of a form to request a mail-in ballot, and campaign literature from all the Republican candidates who provided me with their campaign literature.) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/rep-davis-on-the-election-everybody-should-get-out-and-vote

OAK LAWN PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/creating-safer-more-inclusive-school-lgbtq-students

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO 
— Metra Riders Say Trains Are Empty As Workers Stay Home, But Ridership Steady So Far On The CTA, Agency Says CTA riders are still packing buses and trains, the agency says, but that might change as more businesses urge staffers to work from home. – Bob Chiarito
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/11/metra-riders-say-trains-are-empty-as-workers-stay-home-but-ridership-steady-so-far-on-the-cta-agency-says/

CENTER SQUARE
— Fitch: Proposed progressive tax revenue not enough for 2021 Illinois pension bill – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/fitch-proposed-progressive-tax-revenue-not-enough-for-illinois-pension/article_82994ab2-6306-11ea-afc7-af54c3bdaf16.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois General Assembly Closes, Public Safe for a Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/illinois-general-assembly-closes-public-safe-for-a-week/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: Catalina Lauf Endorses Jeanne Ives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/il-06-il-14-catalina-lauf-endorses-jeanne-ives/ 
— Illinois 66th District: Abortion, Part I: Allen Skillicorn’s Verbal Smash and Grab
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/12/illinois-66th-district-abortion-part-i-allen-skillicorns-verbal-smash-and-grab/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Darren Duncan should be removed from office, not running for Congress – JMKRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/darren-duncan-should-be-removed-from-office-not-running-for-congress/


ILLINOIS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrat women promote hatred of Republican men.
https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/women-on-the-march/Content?oid=11923850

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Is Joe Biden mentally fit to be president? – Cal Thomas (DIERSEN: What would you stress to defend your cognitive abilities? I would stress my putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening too since 2015. That is 5,550 mornings in a row and 1,533 evenings in a row. Those emails included links to 359,571 articles and information on many upcoming events.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/is-joe-biden-mentally-fit-to-be-president/
— Trump outlines ‘strong but necessary’ actions to limit coronavirus spread – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/trump-coronavirus-address-halts-europe-travel-outl/
— Coronavirus jitters: The next Democratic debate has no audience – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/inside-the-beltway-coronavirus-jitters-brings-a-de/
— Democrats thwart GOP effort to add violent left-wing political groups to domestic terrorism bill ‘Political terrorism should be investigated just as vigorously as white supremacy,’ says GOP’s Sensenbrenner – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/judiciary-democrats-thwart-republican-effort-add-l/
— Ted Cruz rips media for its ‘Wuhan’ word-policing as coronavirus pandemic spreads ‘We know that the communist government of China has a long history of lying, that they’re not to be trusted to begin with.’ – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/ted-cruz-rips-self-parodying-media-for-wuhan-word-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Three truths about the coronavirus spread
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/three-truths-about-the-coronavirus-spread

AMERICAN THINKER
— Liberals Have Perfected the Loser’s Limp – Bob Weir
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/liberals_have_perfected_the_losers_limp.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— What’s in Your Chinese-Supplied Medication? Shortages aren’t the only problem with our overreliance on China for prescription drugs and drug ingredients. – Henry I. Miller
https://amgreatness.com/2020/03/11/whats-in-your-chinese-supplied-medication/

BREITBART
— Coronavirus: Trump Bans Travel from Europe, Democrats Seek Open Borders – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/11/coronavirus-trump-bans-travel-from-europe-democrats-seek-open-borders/

BLAZE
— ‘White privilege in action’ — Bernie supporters refuse to support Biden, and Democrats are outraged The progressive versus centrist Democrat battle heats up – Carlos Garcia
https://www.theblaze.com/news/krystal-ball-refuses-to-vote-biden-libs-attack

CNS NEWS
— Trump to Media: If I Were Sick, You Would Tell Me About It – Melanie Arter
https://cnsnews.com/article/washington/melanie-arter/trump-media-if-i-were-sick-you-would-tell-me-about-it

DAILY CALLER
— White House Cancels Trump’s Upcoming Events In Colorado, Nebraska, And Wisconsin – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/11/white-house-cancels-trump-events-nevada-colorado/

DAILY WIRE
— Pelosi’s Impeachment Effort Backfires. Congressional GOP Now More Popular Than Dems. She Was Warned. – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pelosis-impeachment-effort-backfires-congressional-gop-now-more-popular-than-dems-she-was-warned

FEDERALIST
— ‘Trump’s Chernobyl’: Media Wuhan Virus Hysteria Stokes Public Panic Not only is it clear that corporate media can’t be trusted to provide accurate information about an issue of public concern, it’s clear they don’t care about public health or the economy. – Joy Pullmann
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/11/trumps-chernobyl-media-wuhan-virus-hysteria-stokes-public-panic/

THE HILL
— Stocks plummet after Trump restricts travel to US from Europe – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/487188-stocks-plummet-after-trump-restricts-travel-to-us-from-europe
— Pence says coronavirus more lethal than flu, predicts ‘thousands of more cases’ – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/487175-pence-coronavirus-more-lethal-than-flu-predicts
— Biden faces tricky test in unifying party – AMIE PARNES (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat, Libertarian, Green, or RINO is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/487070-biden-faces-tricky-test-in-unifying-party
— Shocking ignorance about the Holocaust illustrates the need to pass the Never Again Education Act – KAREN PAIKIN BARALL AND ALEXANDRIA PAOLOZZI (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. I should write a book about my nasty Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government who stressed to my many Jewish Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government a) that I have always been conservative and Republican, b) that I am 100% German national origin, c) that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, d) that I lived in Crete 1948-1972, and e) that I have lived in Wheaton since 1978.) 
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/education/487058-shocking-ignorance-about-the-holocaust-illustrates-the-need-to
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump coronavirus response seen as threat to CDC confidence.”
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/487068-trump-coronavirus-response-seen-as-threat-to-cdc-confidence

CNN
— NBA suspends its season after player tests positive for coronavirus – David Close and Amanda Jackson
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/us/nba-season-suspended-spt-trnd/index.html

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump has not been tested for coronavirus.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-trump-has-not-been-tested-for-coronavirus/

REUTERS
— Democrats swap virtual campaign events for rallies in coronavirus crisis – Sharon Bernstein, Jason Lange
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-coronavirus-usa-election/democrats-rethink-how-they-campaign-trump-to-push-ahead-in-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKBN20Y19R

NEW YORK TIMES
— U.S. Stocks Halted Minutes After Trading Opens
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/business/stock-market-today.html
— Trump, GOP Allies Move Quickly to Discredit, Attack Biden – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on discrediting me and discrediting other conservatives. I would focus on past and present leaders and members of the a) Milton Township Republican Organization, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) Illinois Republican Party, d) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, e) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, f) Illinois Center Right Coalition, g) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, h) etc.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/03/11/us/politics/ap-us-election-2020-trump-biden.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Europe Travel Ban Is Met With Confusion and Anger.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/world/coronavirus-news.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden to deliver speech on coronavirus as the global pandemic reshapes his race against Sanders – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/12/campaign-live-updates/
— Dow plummets after Trump’s coronavirus travel ban fails to calm investors The blue chip index plunges 1,700 points amid a frenetic week of trading that tipped the Dow into a bear market – Thomas Heath and Taylor Telford
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/12/markets-live-updates-coronavirus-economy/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Endorses Tommy Tuberville Over Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate Race President backs former football coach over his first attorney general who held the seat for many years – Natalie Andrews and Alex Leary (DIERSEN: Who has dumped you? I should write a book about “religious” activists and leaders and “conservative” activists and leaders and “Republican” activists and leaders who have dumped me. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who talk/talked and/or act/acted like they were promised lots of money if they would dump me. The fact that I helped advance/elect them and the fact that they then dumped is in the public record for everyone to see. They blame me for their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems. I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, etc.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-over-jeff-sessions-in-alabama-gop-senate-race-11583895215

FORTUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Why Trump’s Europe travel ban makes little sense as coronavirus protection.”
https://fortune.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-trump-europe-travel-ban-ineffective/

USA TODAY
— Coronavirus crisis spreads: Google tells North American employees to work from home – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/03/10/coronavirus-spreads-google-tells-employees-work-from-home/5016201002/

NEWSWEEK
— DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCES RALLIES WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS – AILA SLISCO 
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-announces-rallies-will-cancelled-due-coronavirus-concerns-1491858

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Cancel Everything Social distancing is the only way to stop the coronavirus. We must start immediately.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-cancel-everything/607675/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Dangerously Effective Coronavirus Propaganda.” 
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/03/trump-coronavirus-threat/607825/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Conservatives Try to Rebrand the Coronavirus.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/stop-trying-make-wuhan-virus-happen/607786/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Arbitrariness of Trump’s European Travel Ban.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/03/donald-trump-coronavirus-europe-britain-schengen-travel/607876/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Doesn’t Grasp What Americans Are Going Through.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/trump-doesnt-grasp-what-americans-are-going-through/607870/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/when-the-coronavirus-came-to-a-right-wing-pep-rally.html

THRIVE GLOBAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote “social justice” is to get rid of individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-importance-of-social-justice/

GAO
— FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET REQUEST: U.S. Government Accountability Office (DIERSEN: GAO can stress the success that it has had in wasting the careers of and in getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who GAO did not promote to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. It is called up-or-out, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.) 
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-430t

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— OPM Dismisses Union Concerns About Paid Parental Leave Implementation – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. Virtually all my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government had spouses and/or children to support. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that federal employees who had dependents should get preference over employees like me who never had dependents.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2020/03/opm-dismisses-union-concerns-about-paid-parental-leave-implementation/163698/
— As More Feds Contract Coronavirus, Agencies Scramble to Keep Employees Safe – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/03/more-feds-contract-coronavirus-agencies-scramble-keep-employees-safe/163709/

FEDERAL TIMES
— What makes federal reskilling programs flourish or fail – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: Have you ever reskilled yourself? I have. In 1992, when I was 43 years old, a) after my Democrat GAO superiors had made it clear that they would never again assign me to audits of IRS and b) after they had assigned me to audits of federal financial institution regulators, I began taking graduate finance courses at IIT, and in 1997, when I was 48 years old, I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2020/03/11/what-makes-federal-reskilling-programs-flourish-or-fail/

FORD AUTHORITY
— Ford Germany Quarantines Employees After Coronavirus Infection – Shane McGlaun
https://fordauthority.com/2020/03/ford-germany-quarantines-employees-after-coronavirus-infection/

March 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 8 new Illinois coronavirus cases announced in Kane, McHenry, Cook counties, bringing state total to 19; 4 schools closed – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/8-new-covid-19-cases-in-illinois-bringing-state-total-to-19/5999228/
— Joe Biden has testy exchange with auto worker over gun rights, 2nd Amendment – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-has-testy-exchange-with-auto-worker-over-gun-rights-2nd-amendment/6000859/
— Biden, Sanders cancel campaign events in Ohio amid coronavirus concerns – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-sanders-cancel-campaign-events-amid-coronavirus-concerns/6000733/

CBS2
— ‘Very Frustrated’ Gov. JB Pritzker Asks Feds For More Coronavirus Tests; 8 New Illinois Cases Confirmed
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/10/gov-jb-pritzker-coronavirus-tests-federal-government-request-new-cases/
— Lombard Elementary Schools Cancel Classes For Wednesday After Coronavirus Exposure Is Reported At School Volleyball Game
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/10/lombard-elementary-schools-cancel-classes-for-wednesday-after-coronavirus-exposure-is-reported-at-school-volleyball-game/

WGN TV
— Schools in Lombard District 44 to be closed Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/schools-in-lombard-district-44-to-be-closed-wednesday-due-to-covid-19-concerns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker questions whether Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parades should go on – DAN PETRELLA, GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-st-patricks-day-parades-pritzker-20200310-3onjmeaqm5cvphlyhsqexwqfkm-story.html
— Our reaction to this public health emergency is just as crucial as prevention – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-coronavirus-backlash-scams-and-hype-st-0311-20200310-5qxjjphuvreb3fj7hpyhngoadq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot Pushers Push Pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glenview/ct-gla-oakton-college-cannabis-growers-tl-0312-20200310-2y2z7jankfhejnhrkl2pulx5zi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— American, Delta cut flight schedules due to coronavirus Many service reductions will continue through the summer. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/3/10/21173223/american-delta-cut-flight-schedules-coronavirus

DAILY HERALD
— Where money is coming from in the 14th Congressional race – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/where-money-is-coming-from-in-the-14th-congressional-race
— Pension reform, tax cuts top priorities for state Senate District 25 candidates – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/pension-reform-tax-cuts-top-priorities-for-state-senate-district-25-candidates
— McHenry County moving four polling places from senior care facilities
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/mchenry-county-moving-four-polling-places-from-senior-care-facilities
— Senate’s new oversight committee has its eye on the tollway – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/senates-new-oversight-committee-has-its-eye-on-the-tollway

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United warns shock from virus could rival 9/11 financial fallout “Hope is not a strategy,” says incoming CEO Scott Kirby, who predicts the travel downturn will be deep. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-warns-shock-virus-could-rival-911-financial-fallout
— Remap reform group dials up heat on Pritzker with new poll Change Illinois says a new survey proves voters want to take reapportionment away from lawmakers and give it to an independent panel, but the governor seems to be balking. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/remap-reform-group-dials-heat-pritzker-new-poll

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County teen being treated for coronavirus at Advocate Good Shepherd 8 new cases in Illinois – Katie Smith
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/03/10/mchenry-county-teen-being-treated-for-coronavirus-at-advocate-good-shepherd/a9rk7hz/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Reparations Committee Looks at Down-Payment Assistance and Other Housing Supports – Larry Gavin (DIERSEN: Where did the money come from for your first down payment? Mine came from the money that I earned a) working for IRS the previous 15 months 1971-1972, b) working part-time for Firestone Stores the previous 19 months 1971-1972, and c) working full-time for Firestone stores the previous 7 months 1970-1971 before that.)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/Content/City-News/City-News/Article/Reparations-Committee-Looks-at-Down-Payment-Assistance-and-Other-Housing-Supports/15/26/17639

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Applications Open for “FREE” MONEY for Local Governments, Economic Development Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations and Private Companies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/applications-open-for-free-money-for-local-governments-economic-development-organizations-non-profit-organizations-and-private-companies/ 
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Responds to Illinois Conservatives PAC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-jim-oberweis-responds-to-illinois-conservatives-pac/ 
— Kane County Confirms First Coronavirus Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/kane-county-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/ 
— Dems Request Posting of Agenda Packet for Agenda of Annual Algonquin Town Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/posting-of-agenda-packet-requested-for-agenda-of-annual-algonquin-town-meeting/ 
— Tax Cut Argument for Abolishing McHenry Township
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/tax-cut-argument-for-abolishing-mchenry-township/ 
— The Amount Taxes Would Have to Increase to Pay Off Pension Debt
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/the-amount-taxes-would-have-to-increase-to-pay-off-pension-debt/ 
— IL-14: Sue Rezin’s New TV Commercial on Immigration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-sue-rezins-new-tv-commercial-on-immigration/

— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Announces Momnibus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-lauren-underwood-announces-momnibus/ 
— Brian Sager Makes Third Mailing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/brian-sager-makes-third-mailing/ 
— Coronavirus Prompts Polling Place Changes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-prompts-polling-place-changes/
— Skillicorn Receives NRA PAC Endorsement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/skillicorn-receives-nra-pac-endorsement/ 
— First Coronavirus Case in McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/first-coronavirus-case-in-mchenry-county/

CAPITOL FAX
— Victory Research (Rod McCulloch) poll of 1,000 likely voters in the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/10/adventures-in-polling/

POLITICO
— Sanders cancels evening event due to coronavirus fears Bernie Sanders has canceled his evening rally in Cleveland “out of concern for public health and safety,” his campaign said. – HOLLY OTTERBEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/10/sanders-cancels-evening-event-due-to-coronavirus-fears-125138

WASHINGTON TIMES
— New narrative: Media pushes coronavirus as President Trump’s downfall – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/inside-the-beltway-media-pushes-coronavirus-as-tru/
— Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/airlines-slash-flights-freeze-hiring-as-virus-cuts/
— Only morons would vote for crazy Bernie Sanders’ utopian socialism What candidate embraces has been tried before in America and failed – R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/only-morons-would-vote-for-crazy-bernie-sanders-ut/

BLAZE
— Biden tells voter he’s ‘full of s**t,’ threatens to slap him in the face in confrontation over gun control in Michigan That’s the way to win votes – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-tells-voter-hes-full-of-st-threatens-to-slap-him-in-the-face-in-confrontation-over-gun-control-in-michigan

DAILY CALLER
— Coronavirus Doesn’t Affect Bernie’s Belief In Open Borders – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-bernie-sanders-open-borders/

HOT AIR
— CPAC Attendees Rip The Group’s Virus Messaging
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/03/cpac-attendees-rip-groups-virus-messaging/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Time’s ‘100 Women of the Year’ Allows Just TWO Conservatives (and One Republican) – Scott Whitlock
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/scott-whitlock/2020/03/10/times-100-women-year-allows-just-two-conservatives

LIFE SITE NEWS
— ‘Grooming’: Washington passes far-left sex ed plan promoting promiscuity, LGBT, abortion Pro-family advocates have sounded the alarm by highlighting the graphic lessons of sex ed curricula that meet the bill’s standards. – Calvin Freiburger and Claire Chretien
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/washington-passes-sex-ed-plan-that-snubs-religion-promotes-abortion-and-promiscuity

THE HILL
— Pelosi rejects calls to shutter Capitol: ‘We’re the captains of this ship’ – SCOTT WONG AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/486834-pelosi-rejects-calls-to-shutter-capitol-were-the-captains-of-this-ship
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs do NOT have empathy for immigrants. Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor. 
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/486779-will-empathy-for-immigrants-survive-covid-19
— Sinking stock market poses risk for retirees – NIV ELIS 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/486726-sinking-stock-market-poses-risk-for-retirees

ROLL CALL
— Congress ‘struggling’ with questions of office logistics, travel and hygiene Some members complain of lack of institutional standards for working amid outbreak – Katherine Tully-McManus and Chris Marquette
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/03/10/congress-struggling-with-questions-of-office-logistics-travel-and-hygiene/

CNN
— Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders cancel Ohio rallies amid coronavirus concerns – Annie Grayer and Eric Bradner
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/politics/biden-sanders-cancel-rally-coronavirus/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Cuomo orders coronavirus containment zone in New York state; Italy sees largest single daily jump in deaths – Rick Noack, Kim Bellware, Alex Horton and Brittany Shamma
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/10/coronavirus-live-updates/

VANITY FAIR
— THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS IS FORCING LAWMAKERS AND JOURNALISTS INDOORS CPAC attendees including Ted Cruz and Matt Gaetz, along with reporters from the Washington Post and Politico, are now under self-quarantine, as nerves are being tested on Capitol Hill. – CALEB ECARMA
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-crisis-forcing-lawmakers-journalists-indoors

FED SMITH
— Election 2020: Who Would Receive Your Vote? – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, overwhelmingly, my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/03/10/election-2020-who-would-receive-your-vote/

TRULIA
— FOR SALE: 126 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $249,500
https://www.trulia.com/p/il/wheaton/126-w-roosevelt-rd-wheaton-il-60187–1075376494

March 6 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— What are the odds? Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and the risk assessment of older candidates – STEPHEN PROTHERO (DIERSEN: Candidates should be asked what evidences their good health. I would stress that neither health problems, nor any other kind of problem, has stopped me from putting a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and sending it out each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening too since 2015. Those 7,042 emails included links to 359,081 articles, that is, 51 articles on average, and information on many upcoming events. It takes 10+ hours each day to put the emails together and send them out, that is 55,820+ hours since 2004.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-bernie-sanders-joe-biden-death-20200306-h5v5ddxn3ndd7g6hmsy6bu6hwe-story.html
— Chuck Schumer, the Supreme Court and an abortion menace – Steve Chapman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-schumer-gorsuch-kavanaugh-supreme-court-chapman-20200306-p2a62ve22jgj3ijauk4mbewcge-story.html
— Glenview and Northbrook officials encourage residents to participate in census: ‘It’s important to know the demographics of the community and the cultural diversity’ – ANNA KIM (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promote those who are NOT Trump supporters, NOT Protestant, NOT conservative, NOT heterosexual, NOT Republican, NOT American, NOT White, NOT male, NOT older, NOT rich, NOT gun owners, NOT German American, and/or those whose ancestors have NOT been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/northbrook/ct-nbs-glenview-northbrook-census-tl-0305-20200306-amwgu63jvng7rlzacnwm6ubjvq-story.html
— Elizabeth Warren fans aren’t pining for a female president. We’re pining for a time when being female doesn’t disqualify you from being president. – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the more of the following that you are, the more disqualified that you are for government and political offices: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-elizabeth-warren-loss-feels-personal-0306-20200306-nuzz3wgypffoheathihh6bmvai-story.html
— How black and Hispanic votes saved Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-joe-biden-bernie-sanders-voters-color-page-20200306-cc2qelhovngddlduuvufmp3xvy-story.html
— GOP candidates for DuPage forest preserve board District 5 say Greene Barn plan still viable, but advocate different approaches – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-forest-preserve-district-5-election-st-0308-20200307-4v442yjf7zgnloez4nlbedsrrm-story.html
— CPS Special education classroom assistant tested positive with coronavirus, marking Illinois’ 6th patient – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS, ELVIA MALAGÓN, DAN PETRELLA and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-new-developments-20200307-pf3rb73gnzdgvlk3uuz4v6sihm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Endorsement: Joe Biden for designated driver in a country binging on discord
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/6/21165427/joe-biden-bernie-sanders-illinois-democratic-presidential-primary-sun-times-endorsement-donald-trump
— Advocates push pot firms to commit to paying workers $20 an hour, sharing profits ahead of zoning meeting While a flood of companies is pursuing locations for new pot shops across the city, only Nature’s Care has signed a community benefits agreement. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the money that my critics/opponents pay their operatives and pay their dups. I would focus on my critics/opponents who are government officials and use government money to pay their operatives and to pay their dups.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/3/6/21168077/chicago-dispensaries-social-equity-marijuana-illinios-cannabis-community-benefits

DAILY HERALD
— How 6th District Congressional candidates grade Trump’s performance – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200306/how-6th-district-congressional-candidates-grade-trumps-performance
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rivers Casino sportsbook set to start taking bets Monday
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200306/rivers-casino-sportsbook-set-to-start-taking-bets-monday
— Rezin accuses Oberweis of donation scheme – Derek Barichello and Brenda Schory
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200305/rezin-accuses-oberweis-of-donation-scheme

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State Farm’s banking exit puts nearly 1,000 Illinois jobs at risk State Farm is getting out of the banking business after 21 years and transferring accounts to Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank. – STEVE DANIELS 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/state-farms-banking-exit-puts-nearly-1000-illinois-jobs-risk

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Red Light Scandal Tags Another “Alleged” Democratic Party Crook for East Dundee Work
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/red-light-scandal-tags-another-alleged-democratic-party-crook-for-east-dundee-work/ 
— Will Jack Franks Endorse Joe Biden?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/will-jack-franks-endorse-joe-biden/ 
— IL-14: Early March Poll Shows Oberweis in Lead by 13 Percentage Points, Rezin Second
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/il-14-early-march-poll-shows-oberweis-in-lead/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood’s New Farm Team PAC Debuts with Private Event
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/il-14-lauren-underwoods-new-farm-team-pac-debuts-with-private-event/ 
— IL-14: Chris Lauzen Goes After Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/il-14-chris-lauzen-goes-after-jim-oberweis/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Super Pac Takes Aim at Sue Rezin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/il-14-ted-gradel-super-pac-takes-aim-at-suye-rezin/ 
— U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission Finds Sexual Discrimination by Former County Clerk Mary McClellan’s Employee Husband
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/u-s-employment-opportunity-commission-finds-sexual-discrimination-by-former-county-clerk-mary-mcclellans-employee-husband/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Releases TV Commercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/il-14-ted-gradel-releases-tv-commercial/ 
— Skillicorn Bill Would Bring Daylight Savings Time Yearround
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/06/skillicorn-bill-would-bring-daylight-savings-time-yearrouond/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REZIN ACCUSES OBERWEIS OF ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN FUND TACTICS; HE DENIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/oberweis-denies-rezin-accusations.html
— IL GOP ENDORSES FRICILONE OVER NAZI CANDIDATE IN IL’S 3RD CD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/fricilone-3rd-cd-il-gop-endorses-and-vows-to-defeat-nazi.html
— DEMOCRATS WANT TO PUSH SEXUAL ORIENTATION PROPAGANDA ON OUR CHILDREN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/letter-to-the-editor-democrats-want-to-push-sexual-orientation-propaganda-on-our-children.html

CAPITOL FAX
— After claiming it was a “mistake,” Oberweis now doubles down on old helicopter ad
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/06/after-claiming-it-was-a-mistake-oberweis-now-doubles-down-on-old-helicopter-ad/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— White House, Warren Farrell mull fix to ‘boy crisis’ – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/6/white-house-warren-farrell-mull-fix-boy-crisis/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Warren Farrell, co-author of “The Boy Crisis,” says America has a problem with males and it’s one that goes like this: They’re not being raised to be men. And how true that is. Today’s boys are being taught that masculinity is a disease. Where that’s led is to a rash of fatherless homes — and where that’s led is to a rash of behavioral, mental and psychological problems with the nation’s youth. It’s high time to end the experiment called radical feminism, the one where men aren’t needed and women can raise kids without male presences. It’s time to — as Farrell’s coined it — Make the American Family Great Again. MAGA, with a kick. “The boy crisis resides where fathers do not reside,” Farrell says. And in recent weeks, he’s met and spoken with a variety of folks from President Donald Trump’s administration, including officials with the Health and Human Services agency, the Department of Justice and within the hallowed halls of the White House. His goal is to create a national MAFGA program that would offer a Father Warrior Training program to help get America’s males back on the leadership track — to help bring back the once-valued masculine traits of responsibility, duty, strength and yes, love. To help teach those in the elementary levels how to be a proper father. This is no small task. Neither is it trite.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pritzker, Illinois’ congressional Republicans trade barbs over election security – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/pritzker-illinois-congressional-republicans-trade-barbs-over-election-security

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump steals Dems’ thunder with smart immigration policy, leaving them nothing but illegals – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/03/trump_steals_dems_thunder_with_smart_immigration_policy_leaving_them_nothing_but_illegals.html

BREITBART
— Twitter Adds Age and Disability Comments to ‘Hateful Conduct’ Rules – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/03/06/twitter-adds-age-and-disability-comments-to-hateful-conduct-rules/
— Nolte: Democrats, Bernie Bros Brawl over Joe Biden’s Mental Health – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/06/nolte-democrats-bernie-bros-brawl-over-joe-bidens-mental-health/

NEWS BUSTERS
— PBS Likens Trump to Nazi Sympathizer Charles Lindbergh – Brad Wilmouth
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brad-wilmouth/2020/03/05/pbs-likens-trump-nazi-sympathizer-charles-lindbergh

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Biden unveils ominous ‘LGTBQ+ equality’ plan to compel institutions to ‘enforce…advance’ gay ‘rights’ The plan declares that Biden as president will ‘champion equal rights for all LGBTQ+ people, fight to ensure our laws and institutions protect and enforce their rights, and advance LGBTQ+ equality globally’ – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-unveils-lgtbq-equality-plan-to-compel-institutions-to-enforce-advance-gay-rights

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in dividing America.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486406-dick-durbin-endorses-biden

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Ex-GOP US Rep Schock says he’s gay, regrets anti-gay stances – MICHAEL TARM
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/03/06/ex-gop-us-rep-schock-says-hes-gay-regrets-anti-gay-stances/23941995/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Former anti-gay lawmaker Aaron Schock slammed by LGBTQ media after coming out: a liar who ‘betrays and hurts other LGBTQ people’ – Muri Assunção
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-aaron-schock-coming-out-gay-slammed-lgbtq-media-20200306-ibnhxgoxwvhspgom7ywig44gxq-story.html

FORBES
— How Much Should Older Workers And Retirees Invest In The Stock Market? – Steve Vernon
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevevernon/2020/03/03/how-much-should-older-workers-and-retirees-invest-in-the-stock-market/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Start by developing sources of retirement income that won’t drop when the market crashes; these sources should cover the cost of your “needs,” or at least come close. Such sources include Social Security, a pension if you’re lucky enough to have one, and cost-effective annuities you can purchase from an insurance company. Once you’ve developed enough sources of guaranteed retirement income to cover your basic living expenses, hopefully you should feel confident enough to invest your remaining savings significantly in stocks to give your money the potential for growth. This part of your savings can be invested in low-cost target date funds, balanced funds, stock index funds, or real estate investment trust (REIT) mutual funds. Then, use these savings to generate a regular retirement paycheck through a systematic withdrawal plan that covers the cost of your “wants”—hobbies, travel, gifts, and spoiling the grandchildren. When the stock market crashes, be prepared to reduce this retirement paycheck—and the money you’re spending on “wants” —while you’re waiting for the market to recover. If you put this type of plan in place, then, when the market crashes, you should have the patience and confidence to keep your investments in place and ride out the crash. Spend the time necessary to design a thoughtful retirement investing strategy, and you’ll be able to enjoy your life in retirement.)
— The High Toll Of Alcohol Abuse – Joshua Cohen 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2020/03/06/the-high-toll-of-alcohol-abuse/

FED WEEK
— FDIC Offering Buyouts, Early-Outs to 20 Percent of Workforce (DIERSEN: During the 1990s, GAO “offered” early retirement to all its employees, including me, who had 25 or more years of federal service.) 
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/fdic-offering-buyouts-early-outs-to-1-of-workforce/