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September 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Pelosi announces Trump impeachment inquiry – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pelosi-announces-formal-trump-impeachment-inquiry-/5564451/
— Nancy Pelosi formally announces Trump impeachment inquiry; Durbin called for inquiry (DIERSEN: How has impeachment impacted you? In 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office used Nixon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_process_against_Richard_Nixon) to justify their getting rid of their employees who were Republican.) 
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/durbin-calls-for-house-to-begin-impeachment-inquiry-into-president-trump/5564905/

NBC5
— Sen. Dick Durbin Calls for Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/dick-durbin-calls-for-impeachment-inquiry-trump-561235361.html
— Pelosi Orders Impeachment Probe: ‘No One Is Above the Law’ The probe centers on whether Trump abused his presidential powers and sought help from a foreign government for his reelection – Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Michael Balsam
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Trump-Ordered-Aid-Freeze-More-Dems-Push-for-Impeachment-561203911.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Coyote stalks, attacks 5-year-old girl in Villa Park neighborhood
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/coyote-stalks-attacks-5-year-old-girl-in-suburban-neighborhood

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Amid increasing Democratic drumbeat toward impeachment, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin calls on House to act on President Trump – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-dick-durbin-supports-impeachment-proceedings-20190924-mdxocru5hzbn7hjor5jw47side-story.html
— Recreational marijuana faces uphill battle in La Grange after trustees, residents speak at meeting – HANK BECKMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/la-grange/ct-dlg-la-grange-marijuana-tl-0926-20190924-vprd3lwv4rcdbpl6ijcqqr35yu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and b) illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-ice-raid-immigrant-friends-20190924-lxoy3noiszbx3mulvze75asbxy-story.html
— Past impeachment proceedings: 2 acquittals, 1 resignation – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–impeachment-history-20190924-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: A rush to judgment does us no good – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/24/20882545/donald-trump-nancy-pelosi-impeachment-inquiry-whistleblower-volodymyr-zelensky
— LGBTQ center’s private security firm, owned by local cop involved in racist incident, draws opposition The Center on Halsted paid more than $130,000 last year to Walsh Security, run by Officer Thomas Walsh. The 19th District police officer was accused of attacking a black security guard in 2013 and using a racial slur, records show. – Jake Wittich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/24/20861013/lgbtq-center-on-halsted-walsh-security-firm-police-racism-boystown
— Medical pot clinic gets OK to move steps from Wrigley Field The MedMar clinic plans to reopen in a larger building that currently houses John Barleycorn on Clark Street. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/24/20882554/medical-pot-marijuana-john-barleycorn-recreational-medmar

DAILY HERALD
— New DuPage budget: Higher property taxes, but sheriff, clerk don’t get all they sought – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190924/new-dupage-budget-higher-property-taxes-but-sheriff-clerk-dont-get-all-they-sought
— GOP candidates for U.S. Senate in Schaumburg on Saturday
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190924/gop-candidates-for-us-senate-in-schaumburg-on-saturday

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin backs impeachment inquiry He becomes the highest ranking Senate Democrat to back the start of proceedings. Meanwhile, a conservative-leaning Illinois Democrat adds his voice to the impeachment debate. (DIERSEN: How has impeachment impacted you? In 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office used Nixon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_process_against_Richard_Nixon) to justify their getting rid of their employees who were Republican.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/durbin-backs-impeachment-inquiry

WAND
— Campaign examines potentially negative impacts of legal marijuana on communities
https://www.wandtv.com/news/campaign-examines-potentially-negative-impacts-of-legal-marijuana-on-communities/article_21a2bac4-decf-11e9-bdb3-efc4c9245de6.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Way too extreme’: Some Democrats warn against moving left – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/way-too-extreme-some-democrats-warn-against-moving-left

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dem Primary in Steve Reick’s District Pits Peter Janko against Brian Sager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/24/dem-primary-in-steve-reicks-district-pits-peter-janko-against-brian-sager/ 
— Oberweis Goes After Underwood on Impeachment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/23/oberweis-goes-after-underwood-on-impeachment/ 
— Crystal Lake Small Businessman Mike Buehler Seeks to Challenge Jack Franks for County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/23/crystal-lake-small-businessman-mike-buehler-seeks-to-challenge-jack-franks-for-county-board-chairman/ 
— Barrington Hills Village President Marty McLaughlin Passing Petitions to Replace David McSweeney
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/23/barrington-hills-village-president-marty-mclaughlin-enters-passing-petitions-to-replace-david-mcsweeney/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Wirepoints president argues that Mayor Lightfoot failing to stand up for ‘ordinary Chicagoans’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/513622458-wirepoints-president-argues-that-mayor-lightfoot-failing-to-stand-up-for-ordinary-chicagoans

METRO EAST SUN
— East St. Louis pensioners paid $2.4 million into fund, have collected $36 million (DIERSEN: The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) should sue GAO. Because GAO forced me to take its early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, CSRS has paid me $1,172,952 in today’s dollars during the last 22 years, while instead, if I was still working, I would have paid CSRS $196,680 in today’s dollars.) 
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/513837919-east-st-louis-pensioners-paid-2-4-million-into-fund-have-collected-36-million

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “What Can I Do?” You Can Run For Precinct Committeeman! – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/what-can-i-do-you-can-run-for-precinct-committeeman/

CAPITOL FAX
— Citizens Against Government Waste calls Pritzker “Porker of the Month”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/24/citizens-against-government-waste-calls-pritzker-porker-of-the-month/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Laura Ingraham compares climate activist Greta Thunberg to ‘Children of the Corn’ murder cult – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/24/laura-ingraham-compares-greta-thunberg-to-children/
— Trump taunts CNN’s Chris Cuomo with ‘Fredo’ nickname at the U.N. – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/24/donald-trump-taunts-cnns-chris-cuomo-with-fredo-ni/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— List: Top 10 sanctuary cities with the highest crime – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/list-top-10-highest-crime-sanctuary-cities
— CNN executive: Fox News journalists ‘being used to mask bigotry, hate and prejudice’ – Julio Rosas
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cnn-executive-fox-news-journalists-being-used-to-mask-bigotry-hate-and-prejudice
— ‘Immense power’: Trump calls out ‘alarming’ social media challenge to liberty – John Gage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/immense-power-trump-calls-out-alarming-social-media-challenge-to-liberty
— Liberals, not Ben Carson, spout ‘harmful’ transgender rhetoric – Madeline Fry
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/liberals-not-ben-carson-spout-harmful-transgender-rhetoric

GOPUSA
— Guns aren’t the problem — it’s the godless culture of death
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76493
— Angry child lectures world on climate change; Fox News apologizes for comments of guest
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76537
— Buttigieg slams queer media, walks it back
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76551
— Jim Acosta of CNN: U.S. ‘vicious, nasty’ under Donald Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/jim-acosta-of-cnn-u-s-vicious-nasty-under-donald-trump/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Political Journalism is Dead – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/political-journalism-is-dead/

BREITBART
— Trump to Open Borders Lobby: ‘Your Policies Are Cruel and Evil’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/24/trump-to-open-borders-activists-your-policies-are-cruel-and-evil/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Chides The United Nations: ‘The Future Does Not Belong To Globalists’ – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/24/trump-globalism-nationalism-united-nations-speech/

TOWNHALL
— Socialism Demands Surrender of Freedom and Offers Government Orthodoxy in Return – James Gottry
https://townhall.com/columnists/jamesgottry/2019/09/24/socialism-demands-surrender-of-freedom-and-offers-government-orthodoxy-in-return-n2553012

PJ MEDIA
— The News Is Very Protective of Teenagers, Unless They’re Wearing MAGA Hats – JIM TREACHER 
https://pjmedia.com/trending/the-news-is-very-protective-of-teenagers-unless-theyre-wearing-maga-hats/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Sanders Calls for ‘National Wealth Registry’ to Enforce New Tax – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/bernie-calls-for-national-wealth-registry-to-enforce-new-tax/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sanders’ annual tax on the top 0.1 percent would apply to Americans with a net worth of over $32 million, or about 180,000 households, and would raise approximately $4.35 trillion over the next decade, the Sanders campaign estimates. The Vermont senator’s plan seeks to combat capital flight and other forms of tax avoidance through a “national wealth registry” and the addition of “significant additional third party reporting requirements.” The proposal calls for increased funding for the Internal Revenue Service to cover the bureaucratic costs associated with enforcing the wealth tax. Under the plan, the IRS will be required to audit 30 percent of the top one percent’s wealth tax returns and 100 percent for billionaires. The tax would start at one percent for a married couple with $32.5 million and would progressively increase one percent for each bracket up to eight percent for those with a net worth of $10 billion. Those rates would be halved for single individuals.)

THE HILL
— Senate GOP vows to quash impeachment articles – ALEXANDER BOLTON
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/462890-senate-gop-vows-to-quash-impeachment-articles

HUFFINGTON POST
— Laverne Cox’s Rainbow Emmys Clutch Had A Powerful, Pro-LGBTQ Message The “Orange is the New Black” star’s Edie Parker purse drew attention to a discrimination lawsuit to be heard by the Supreme Court this fall. – Curtis M. Wong
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laverne-cox-emmys-rainbow-clutch-lgbtq-rights_n_5d88f57ee4b0938b593235a0

POLITICO
— Illinois cities fight pot shops – MONA ZHANG, PAUL DEMKO and NATALIE FERTIG
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-cannabis-preview/2019/09/24/illinois-cities-fight-pot-shops-754445

NEW YORK TIMES
— Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: How has impeachment impacted you? In 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office used Nixon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_process_against_Richard_Nixon) to justify their getting rid of their employees who were Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/us/politics/democrats-impeachment-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry of Trump, says his actions were a ‘betrayal of national security’ -Rachael Bade and Mike DeBonis (DIERSEN: How has impeachment impacted you? In 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office used Nixon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_process_against_Richard_Nixon) to justify their getting rid of their employees who were Republican.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/pelosi-top-democrats-privately-discuss-creation-of-select-committee-for-impeachment/2019/09/24/af6f735a-dedf-11e9-b199-f638bf2c340f_story.html

FORBES
— ‘Professional Appearance’ In The Workplace Under Scrutiny – Steven Pearlman
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenpearlman/2019/09/24/professional-appearance-in-the-workplace-under-scrutiny/

FORTUNE
— Trump Focuses on ‘America First,’ Blasts China in UN Speech – Mythili Sampathkumar
https://fortune.com/2019/09/24/reaction-to-trump-un-speech/

BLOOMBERG
— Dress Codes Central in Supreme Court Gender Identity Bias Debate
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/dress-codes-central-in-supreme-court-gender-identity-bias-debate

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most in America Like Its Diversity and Live It (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promote diversity to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/general_lifestyle/september_2019/most_in_america_like_its_diversity_and_live_it

PATHEOS
— A Trump-hater says “If You are Not Against Trump, You are for Him.”
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/markshea/2019/09/if-you-are-not-against-trump-you-are-for-him.html

September 24 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘The Politician,’ a candidate forum for smug buffoons, gets low approval rating The satirical Netflix series about an ambitious high school senior gets too snarky and soapy. – Richard Roeper
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/24/20878475/the-politician-review-netflix-ben-platt-ryan-murphy-gwyneth-paltrow-jessica-lange-series
— Workers are asking, whose side are you on? Auto workers, nurses, pilots, hotel workers — they’re all going on strike. Trump boasts about the “economic miracle,” but most workers aren’t experiencing it. – Jesse Jackson 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/23/20880761/general-motors-strike-united-auto-workers-labor-unions-jesse-jackson
— No surrender in Rockford casino competition: Bids sweetened with guitar licks, aquariums, waterparks Three casino developers are vying for the newly authorized Rockford casino license. They presented their plans to the public at a packed Monday night hearing. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/23/20880547/rockford-casino-proposals-illinois-gambling-expansion

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump/Modi-hater says “‘Howdy, Modi!’ was not just cheesy. It was dangerous.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-india-narendra-modi-trump-20190923-i2qaugxoezgvbfjo6u5n4gwbh4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Jesse White’s office denies Census Bureau request for driver’s license citizenship data – Peter Hancock (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and to illegally stay in Illinois illegally.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190923/jesse-whites-office-denies-census-bureau-request-for-drivers-license-citizenship-data

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— U.S. Census Bureau seeking citizenship data from driver’s licenses – Peter Hancock 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190923/us-census-bureau-seeking-citizenship-data-from-drivers-licenses

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— More pension problems – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-more-pension-problems/article_39d741b1-e272-5394-bc6d-ca2ccd362110.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: With tax approved, Urbana alderman begin debate on where to allow recreational-cannabis businesses
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/with-tax-approved-urbana-alderman-begin-debate-on-where-to/article_df3795be-e472-5d52-9378-f3dfec711187.html

HERALD NEWS
— Urge local leaders to ban recreational marijuana – Rev. Rick Barnard, Pastor, Pathway Church of Shorewood
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/20/urge-local-leaders-to-ban-recreational-marijuana/ascimhj/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Collinsville estimates it could get $1 million a year from recreational weed sales – JOSEPH BUSTOS
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article235384227.html

WGEM
— Jil Tracy visits constituents before session, talks vaping and marijuana
https://wgem.com/2019/09/23/jil-tracy-visits-constituents-before-session-talks-vaping-and-marijuana/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Enrollment Exodus: Why So Many Chinese Students Choose That ‘Cornfield’ School In Illinois – DUSTY RHODES
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/enrollment-exodus-why-so-many-chinese-students-choose-cornfield-school-illinois#stream/0

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDING: Illinois cities turn their backs on pot as legalization approaches As in other states across the country, local governments are banning marijuana businesses within their borders. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/23/illinois-marijuana-legalization-city-ban-1506494

FOX NEWS
— Stephanie Grisham says reporters used White House press briefings to ‘get famous’ – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/stephanie-grisham-says-reporters-used-white-house-press-briefings-to-get-famous

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dinesh D’Souza compares climate activist Greta Thunberg to Nazi propaganda – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/dinesh-dsouza-compares-climate-activist-greta-thun/
— Stephanie Grisham says press briefings permanently canceled, cites behavior of reporters – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/grisham-confirms-press-briefings-are-not-returning/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Progressive politics is the Left’s new religion – Jim DeMint & Rachel Bovard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/progressive-politics-is-the-lefts-new-religion

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats Turning the 2016 MAGA Movement into a 2020 Revolution – M. Catharine Evans
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/09/democrats_turning_the_2016_maga_movement_into_a_2020_revolution.html
— Do Democratic Loyalists Really Know their Party? – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/09/do_democratic_loyalists_really_know_their_party.html

BREITBART
— Documents Reveal State Department Efforts to Undermine Trump – TOM FITTON (DIERSEN: According to my Democrat superiors in the federal government, they had a congressional mandate to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. They saw me as being someone who undermined their achieving that mandate.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/23/fitton-documents-reveal-state-department-efforts-to-undermine-trump/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Adam Andrzejewski: For Bureaucrats, It’s ‘Christmas in September’ – Rachel del Guidice 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/24/for-bureaucrats-its-christmas-in-september/

FEDERALIST
— NeverTrump Candidate (Weld) Suggests Trump Should Be Executed Over Ukraine Call – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2019/09/23/nevertrump-candidate-suggests-trump-should-be-executed-over-ukraine-call/

EPOCH NEWS
— Accounts Suspended, Latinos for Trump Accuse Twitter of Political Bias – PATRICK HOWLEY
https://www.theepochtimes.com/accounts-suspended-latinos-for-trump-accuse-twitter-of-political-bias_3092578.html

THE HILL
— Consequential GOP class of 1994 all but disappears – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs used the Contract with America to get rid of GAO’s employees who were White, male, and/or non-veteran who GAO had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/462705-consequential-gop-class-of-1994-all-but-disappears
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Twenty-five years ago Friday, 367 Republicans running for Congress lined up on the Capitol steps on a clear September day weeks before the midterm elections to sign the Contract with America. . .When the lawmakers signed Gingrich’s contract, Republicans had no experience running the legislative branch. The last Republican Speaker of the House, Joseph Martin, had died 26 years before Gingrich took control. Gingrich pledged that a new way of business was coming to Washington, seizing power from committee chairmen who had never held a gavel themselves and making himself the most powerful Speaker in generations, a trend his successors have followed. Gingrich “was making all sorts of proclamations, and he was saying the presidency didn’t really matter. For a moment or two, we thought he might be right,” said Pat Griffin, Clinton’s director of legislative affairs at the time. “We were feeling terribly depressed, everybody was pointing fingers at everyone else.” For the next two years, the new Republican majority forced Democrats and the Clinton White House to react to their agenda. Clinton, his reelection hopes suddenly in doubt, moved to compromise with Republicans where he could and set himself apart from an increasingly unpopular Congress — including his own party — where possible.)

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Dems’ Challenge: Impeaching Trump Without Riling Up His Base But even impeachment-skeptical Democrats are starting to believe Trump’s open lawlessness is making harder to justify not impeaching him.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-base-impeachment_n_5d89378be4b0d2694652f580

POLITICO
— DNC raises threshold to make November debate stage – ZACH MONTELLARO (DIERSEN: What if Wheaton had thresholds for candidates to meet for appointment to fill vacant Wheaton City Council seats? For example, for vacant district seats, getting at least ten signatures on nominating petitions from voters in each of the precincts in the district?) 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/23/dnc-debate-1508516

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democratic Debate Rules Will Make It Harder to Get Onstage – Reid J. Epstein and Matt Stevens (DIERSEN: What if Wheaton had thresholds for candidates to meet for appointment to fill vacant Wheaton City Council seats? For example, for vacant district seats, getting at least ten signatures on nominating petitions from voters in each of the precincts in the district?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/us/politics/democratic-debate-criteria.html
— How Similar Are Your Political Views to Those of Your Parents? On which specific candidates, issues, policies or political theories do you agree? On which do you disagree? – Natalie Proulx
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/learning/how-similar-are-your-political-views-to-those-of-your-parents.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to Trump-haters, to be patriotic 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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/opinion/democrats-republicans.html

WASHINGTON POST
— November debate thresholds will imperil several more Democratic presidential campaigns – Michael Scherer (DIERSEN: What if Wheaton had thresholds for candidates to meet for appointment to fill vacant Wheaton City Council seats? For example, for vacant district seats, getting at least ten signatures on nominating petitions from voters in each of the precincts in the district?) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/november-debate-thresholds-will-imperil-several-more-democratic-presidential-campaigns/2019/09/23/d555c37e-de2d-11e9-b199-f638bf2c340f_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Under the new November rules, candidates will have to demonstrate they have 165,000 unique donors, an increase of 30,000 from the October qualification levels. They will also have to meet a new polling criteria, either by scoring 3 percent in at least four national or state polls approved by the party, or by receiving at least 5 percent in two approved single-state polls from Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina or Nevada. The polls must have been released between Sept. 13 and one week before the date of the November debate, which has not yet been announced. The donors must also be geographically dispersed, with at least 600 coming from 20 individual states.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California’s Hobo Paradise Homelessness explodes, but the state’s liberals are in denial. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-hobo-paradise-11569280953
— The Dangers of Hiring for Cultural Fit – Sue Shellenbarger (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-dangers-of-hiring-for-cultural-fit-11569231000
— Trump Stands Up for Religious Freedom He champions the issue at the U.N. more vigorously than any of his predecessors. – Kelsey Zorzi (DIERSEN: In America, ever-increasingly, Trump-haters infiltrate, manipulate, and dominate religions. Ever-increasingly, religions in America 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. My critics/opponents in Wheaton have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they not only dominate all the churches in Wheaton, but that they also dominate all the government entities, businesses, schools, organizations, residents, etc. in Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-stands-up-for-religious-freedom-11569279353

FORBES
— President Trump Tells Businesses To Protect Religious Freedom – Ewelina U. Ochab (DIERSEN: In America, ever-increasingly, Trump-haters infiltrate, manipulate, and dominate religions. Ever-increasingly, religions in America 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. My critics/opponents in Wheaton have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they not only dominate all the churches in Wheaton, but that they also dominate all the government entities, businesses, schools, organizations, residents, etc. in Wheaton.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewelinaochab/2019/09/23/president-trump-tells-businesses-to-protect-religious-freedom/#458b94af4df1

USA TODAY
— Ageism is never acceptable in the workplace – Johnny C. Taylor Jr. (DIERSEN: Prospective federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran should be advised that they will be gotten rid of if they do not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. It is called patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and/or up-or-out.) 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/careers/2019/09/24/older-employees-should-never-face-age-related-discrimination-work/2389150001/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Giving 2 weeks’ notice not always the best idea – Russ Wiles (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, my Firestone Stores boss rudely fired me when I gave him my 2 weeks notice. Then, the job that I thought I had fell through. Oldsmobile had offered me a job and I had accepted. But then Oldsmobile withdrew that offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. The aforesaid directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.) 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2019/04/29/jobs-7-myths-looking-work/3591835002/

SPECTRUM
— Here are the applicants for St. George City Council’s vacant seat – Lexi Peery (DIERSEN: Who represents you on your city council? To what extent do they represent your demographics, your religious beliefs, your political beliefs, etc.?)
https://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2019/09/23/st-george-city-council-vacant-seat-applicants/2419355001/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The new council member will be decided next week, on Monday, Sept. 30, at a public meeting. Each applicant will be given a set amount of time to give their pitch to the current city council and the mayor. The council and mayor will then deliberate after everyone has a chance to talk and answer questions. A new member will be decided that night and will begin their duties as city council member in the next few days.)

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Democrats’ Disappointing Rhetoric on LGBTQ Rights Some candidates seem to believe that their past support for marriage equality is enough to win the community’s support. – MELISSA GIRA GRANT (DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists demand that LGBTQ elected officials and party leaders get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://newrepublic.com/article/155156/democrats-disappointing-rhetoric-lgbtq-rights

ATLANTIC
— ‘Howdy, Modi!’ Was a Display of Indian Americans’ Political Power A thousands-strong rally to honor the Indian prime minister—and the legions of protesters outside—showed how the community’s influence is growing ahead of 2020. – SONIA PAUL
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/09/howdy-modi-rally-trump-divides-indian-diaspora/598600/

September 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Despite pressure from all sides, Lightfoot determined to keep recreational marijuana sales out of downtown Chicago ‘If you had a two-story liquor store on Michigan Avenue, I think people would rightfully be offended by that,’ the mayor said. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/23/20880519/lightfoot-recreational-marijuana-sales-ban-chicago-downtown-pot-cannabis
— Trump backers spark heated confrontation outside Pilsen church Four men in ‘Make America Great Again’ apparel argued with neighborhood residents outside Lincoln United Methodist Church over the weekend. – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/9/23/20878431/trump-supporters-maga-pilsen-chicago-immigration-lincoln-united-methodist-church
— Restaurant group opposes plan for on-site consumption of recreational marijuana at bars, restaurants Illinois Restaurant Association president Sam Toia says only so many consumption licenses will be awarded by the city of Chicago, and the restaurants and bars that get them will have an unfair advantage. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/23/20880117/marijuana-restaurant-association-opposes-on-site-consumption-recreational-pot-bars-restaurants
— Vaping, e-cigarettes under fire at Illinois House committee hearing Illinois’ top health official said the vaping-related illness sweeping across the nation has “heightened consequences for youth and young adults.” – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/23/20880524/vaping-e-cigarettes-products-ban-illinois-house-committee-hearing
— Lightfoot agrees to co-chair annual fundraiser for Democratic Party she campaigned against Mayor calls it an ‘opportunity to build bridges’ to Toni Preckwinkle, the Democratic Party chairman and county board president, after some post-election feuding. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/23/20880431/lightfoot-preckwinkle-co-chair-fundraiser-cook-county-democratic-party

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Joe Arpaio, 87, runs for old job – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–arpaio-comeback-bid-20190923-story.html
— Catholic church dioceses from Gary, Fort Wayne-South Bend offer to bury more than 2,000 fetal remains found in late abortion doctor’s Crete home – GRANT MORGAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-dioceses-offer-burial-st-0924-20190923-nmed7magy5g4nc5xqqnlytsv5q-story.html
— State Sen. Michael Hastings sued by former chief of staff over claims of harassment, retaliation – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-hastings-lawsuit-st-0924-20190923-i4wbxibutbazljin4wed2oaf7u-story.html
— Glencoe might allow cannabis sales on its northern border. Winnetka’s village president decries the move as ‘opportunistic’ and unneighborly. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/winnetka/ct-wtk-north-shore-cannabis-border-wars-til-0926-20190923-5xarwkv44faj3c52qh67i2kkoy-story.html
— Conservative groups blamed a Chicago immigration advocate for migrant caravans in online attacks. Then they showed up at her church. – ELVIA MALAGÓN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-conservative-group-pilsen-immigration-activist-20190923-dojbtkckdvgtjnkxgrhbs6calq-story.html
— ‘I treat him like my child’: Millennial pet parents make financial sacrifices for their fur babies, sometimes even taking on debt – Christen A. Johnson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-millennial-pet-debt-1001-20190923-fnf24we7cvcjhmr3tpgiulnnyy-story.html
— Illinois AG Kwame Raoul backs flavored vape ban as lawmakers, industry reps clash over issue – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-vaping-legislative-hearing-20190923-5jix2efibfar5nq4ad63udy2na-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big anti-abortion group backs Ives for Congress Abortion becomes a major issue in the GOP race to challenge Democratic Rep. Sean Casten, with Susan B. Anthony List endorsing Jeanne Ives over Evelyn Sanguinetti. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/big-anti-abortion-group-backs-ives-congress

NBC5
— ICE Detains 5 Individuals at Chicago Pizzeria, Lightfoot Says “Chicago is and always will be a welcoming city” Lightfoot stated – Daniela Prizont-Cado (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more unwelcome that you are in Chicago: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ICE-Detains-5-Individuals-at-Chicago-Pizza-Place-Lightfoot-Says-561158161.html

CBS2
— Immigration Agents Detain Workers At Route 66 Pizzeria On Southeast Side, Officials Say
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/23/immigration-agents-detain-workers-at-route-66-pizzeria-on-southeast-side-officials-say/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ICE detains 5 individuals at Chicago pizza shop, Mayor Lightfoot says
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-detains-5-individuals-at-chicago-pizza-shop-mayor-lightfoot-says

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sanguinetti Push Poll Repeats BIG LIE From Rauner Campaign That Ives Is “Mike Madigan’s Favorite Republican”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/23/sanguinetti-push-poll-repeats-big-lie-from-rauner-campaign-that-ives-is-mike-madigans-favorite-republican/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Meets with CASA of DuPage County
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513831010-ives-meets-with-casa-of-dupage-county
— Ives Tours Sharing Connections of Downers Grove
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513831007-ives-tours-sharing-connections-of-downers-grove

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL REPUBLICANS SUGGEST HOW TO RE-CREATE THE IL GOP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/how-to-re-create-the-il-gop-.html
— NATIONAL PRO-LIFE GROUP ENDORSES IVES IN 6TH CD GOP PRIMARY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/national-pro-life-group-endorses-ives-in-6th-cd-gop-primary-race.html
— RAUNER’S “BIG LIE” RE-APPEARS VIA SANGUINETTI’S CAMPAIGN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/rauners-claim-ives-is-madigans-favorite-republican-re-appears-via-sanguinettis-campaign.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: NEW CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION FORCES CHURCH LEADERS TO ACCEPT HOMOSEXUALITY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/thorneroneil-new-california-resolution-forces-church-leaders-to-accept-homosexuality-.html
— DEMS IN CONGRESS ATTEMPT TO STRIP CONSERVATIVE GROUPS OF NON-PROFIT STATUS. ILLINOIS GROUP A TARGET.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/dems-in-congress-attempt-to-strip-conservative-groups-of-non-profit-status-illinois-group-a-target.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Congressional roundup: Shimkus contender surfaces; Sanguinetti blasts Ives over Madigan; Ives backed by Susan B. Anthony List
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/congressional-roundup-shimkus-contender-surfaces-sanguinetti-blasts-ives-over-madigan-ives-backed-by-susan-b-anthony-list/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/looking-on-the-bright-side-11/
— Stop Sterigenics furious over Friday night IEPA news dump
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/stop-sterigenics-furious-with-friday-night-iepa-news-dump/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— When the ‘deep state’ hates Trump as much as the media The 2020 election is about credibility and prosperity – Daniel Gallington
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/when-the-deep-state-hates-trump-as-much-as-the-med/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The five craziest moments from the Democrats’ LGBT presidential forum – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-5-craziest-moments-from-the-democrats-glaad-lgbt-presidential-forum-in-iowa

FOX NEWS
— Bill Weld suggests Trump could face execution over Ukraine phone call – Ronn Blitzer 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bill-weld-trump-ukraine-phone-call

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Surge: 14.3 million illegal immigrants in US costing taxpayers $130B – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/surge-14-3-million-illegal-immigrants-in-us-taxpayer-cost-130-billion

GOPUSA
— Chicago Mayor: Not Enough Queer Candidates in 2020
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76460

BREITBART
— The New York Times Is an Antisemitic Haven of Racism and Hate – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/09/23/nolte-the-new-york-times-is-an-antisemitic-haven-of-racism-and-hate/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— New York Times Front Page Promotes Fake News And Lies About Guns – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/31057

DAILY CALLER
— At The Gay Presidential Forum, Nearly Every Democratic Candidate Misrepresented Trump’s Record – DAVID BENKOF
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/23/at-the-gay-presidential-forum-nearly-every-democratic-candidate-misrepresented-trumps-record/

NEWSMAX
— Democratic Candidates Are So Wacky They Make Trump Look Rational – Dennis Kneale
https://www.newsmax.com/denniskneale/democrats-election-primary-trump/2019/09/23/id/933908/

PJ MEDIA
— Free-Thinking LGBT Activists Say the ‘Gay Mafia’ Is ‘Harming Gay People’ – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/free-thinking-lgbt-activists-say-the-gay-mafia-is-harming-gay-people/

EPOCH TIMES
— Michelle Malkin Follows the Money Behind the Push for Open Borders – JAN JEKIELEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/michelle-malkin-follows-the-money-behind-the-push-for-open-borders_3091385.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Joe Arpaio, 87, runs for old job
https://abcstlouis.com/news/nation-world/tom-this-is-the-sheriff-joe-arpaio-87-runs-for-old-job

September 23 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 26 shot, 5 fatally, in Chicago weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/26-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence/5560824/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-9/23/2019

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers want pot to be sold everywhere including downtown Chicago. Where pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/23/20874610/recreational-pot-shops-downtown-ban-mayor-lightfoot-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot: Recent gains by LGBTQ candidates not enough going into 2020 election cycle – William Lee (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats and RINOs get rid of you.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-lori-lightfoot-pete-buttigieg-fundraiser-20190922-nisui7lgrrcgljowd5xbuxvnku-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: More suburbs starting to say ‘yes’ to pot sales – Elena Ferrarin (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who should be speaking out against selling pot at municipal and county meetings? ANSWER: Religious, conservative, government, political, medical, education, law enforcement, etc. leaders who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190923/more-suburbs-starting-to-say-yes-to-pot-sales
— Climate change could derail your retirement – Suzanne Woolley (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 42% of my ending salary in today’s dollars. The following derailed my retirement: a) my becoming an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation, b) my opposing reverse discrimination, c) my opposing age discrimination, d) my opposing political affiliation discrimination, e) my opposing retaliation, f) my refusing to help my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40, and g) my refusing to become a Democrat.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190922/climate-change-could-derail-your-retirement

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Period. Some pols want to preserve what gives them power and takes away yours. Are you willing to let it continue, or will you rise up for your right to cast a ballot that counts? – Madeleine Doubek (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the 2015 gerrymandering of my precinct.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/madeleine-doubek-government/gerrymandering-voter-suppression-period

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Cannabis task force nominations head to Bloomington City Council for approval – MARIA NAGLE (DIERSEN: How do your city council members and the employees of your city treat you? What do each of them think of you in general? What do they think of your education, work experience, professional certifications and licenses, motives, judgment, accomplishments, political affiliation, religion, national origin, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, income, net worth, gun ownership status, draft status, the length of time that your ancestors have been in America, etc.?) 
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/cannabis-task-force-nominations-head-to-bloomington-city-council-for/article_2f22c9c5-c427-5769-aad2-9e635e9a3b0b.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mayor Tari Renner has named two downtown business owners, two police officers, a Black Lives Matter member, president of the local NAACP chapter, an addiction specialist, a Chamber of Commerce executive and two alderwomen to serve on the city’s newly created cannabis task force. “As a group, these are people who I think know the community and business environment well,” said Renner about his nominations.)

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Erasing haze of social marijuana use could be topic for follow-up legislation – Jerry Nowicki 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Erasing-haze-of-social-marijuana-use-could-be-14460511.php

JOLIET PATCH
— Conservative Steve Balich Seeks To Replace Larry Walsh As County Executive – John Ferak
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/conservative-seeks-replace-larry-walsh-county-executive

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Trump-Supporting ‘Provocateurs’ Fly To Chicago To Confront Pilsen Sanctuary Church A conversation between the MAGA-wearing men and Pilsen neighbors became heated and police were called to the scene. – Jackie Serrato
https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/09/22/trump-supporting-provocateurs-fly-to-chicago-to-confront-pilsen-sanctuary-church/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Sarah Frey, who built a national pumpkin empire in Wayne County, is being nudged to run for the 15th Congressional District seat held by retiring Rep. John Shimkus. A GOP source tells Playbook that the party is “looking for a woman in that seat.” – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2019/09/23/cardenas-v-munoz-rematch-pumpkin-queen-for-shimkus-seat-quinn-subpoenaed-479951

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— 14.3 million illegal immigrants in US costing taxpayers $130B – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/surge-14-3-million-illegal-immigrants-in-us-taxpayer-cost-130-billion

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Sanctuary Insanity
https://americanfreepress.net/sanctuary-insanity/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Fatherlessness, not racism, is the root of the problem – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/fatherlessness_not_racism_is_the_root_of_the_problem.html
— The Democrat Left is the Party of Racism, Divisiveness, and Balkanization – Civis Americanus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/09/the_democrat_left_is_the_party_of_racism_divisiveness_and_balkanization.html

BREITBART
— Candace Owens: Democrats Use Black Americans as ‘Props’ to Push Their Narrative – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/21/candace-owens-democrats-use-black-americans-as-props-to-push-their-narrative/

PJ MEDIA
— Why Liberals and Progressives Lie to Blacks – ROGER L. SIMON
https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/why-liberals-and-progressives-lie-to-blacks/

EPOCH TIMES
— California Legislators Add Iowa to Travel Blacklist – BRAD JONES (DIERSEN: Whose blacklists are you on? I should write a book about those who have me on their blacklist and why.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/california-legislators-add-iowa-to-travel-blacklist_3090872.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Judge rules Christian club can keep suing university for ordering it to accept non-Christian leaders – ALEXANDER PEASE (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party’s downfall is its allowing people who reject platform planks to hold leadership positions. Most commonly, they reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.) 
https://www.thecollegefix.com/judge-rules-christian-club-can-keep-suing-university-for-ordering-it-to-accept-non-christian-leaders/

THE HILL
— Democrats rally behind incumbents as Lipinski takes liberal fire – SCOTT WONG AND MIKE LILLIS (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have their operatives and their dupes get rid of incumbents. I am no longer a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, c) Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, d) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, e) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, f) GAO employee, g) etc.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/462408-democrats-rally-behind-incumbents-as-lipinski-takes-liberal-fire

REUTERS
— Biden’s LGBTQ record draws scrutiny at Iowa presidential forum – Amanda Becker (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats and RINOs get rid of you.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-biden/bidens-lgbtq-record-draws-scrutiny-at-iowa-presidential-forum-idUSKBN1W603A

NBC NEWS
— Republicans may have found a crafty way to keep Democrats down in Texas The GOP changed the rule for third parties to get on the ballot — and that could have a big impact on state and federal races. – Adam Edelman (DIERSEN From what I see, Republican party leaders in Illinois work much harder to get votes from Libertarians than from conservatives.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/democrats-ascendant-texas-republicans-bolster-third-party-candidates-n1057071

CBS NEWS
— How to make the most of your career and move … – Jill Schlesinger (DIERSEN: I took a $19,568/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-career-and-move-forward/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Have you ever considered changing your career or rethinking your future to be happier? It’s never too late to reassess your future. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller to discuss tips that can help you with your professional life.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Older People Are Ignored and Distorted in Ageist Marketing, Report Finds – Tiffany Hsu
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/business/ageism-advertising-aarp.html

WASHINGTON POST
— In some of Hong Kong’s neighborhoods, Chinese nationals are not welcome anymore (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois in making members of the following groups feel unwelcome: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/world/amp-stories/hong-kong-chinese-nationals/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Because refugees vote for Democrats, Democrats want America to admit anyone who claims to be a refugee.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-09-20/refugee-donald-trump-restrictions-border-crisis

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— In Atlanta Suburb, Republicans See an Uphill Battle Growing Democratic-leaning minority population shifts longtime GOP stronghold – Cameron McWhirter (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups hypocritically move into Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans built there: 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/in-atlanta-suburb-republicans-see-an-uphill-battle-11569172368
— Is an M.B.A. Still Worth It? – Andy Kessler (DIERSEN: The IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 viewed favorably my taking graduate business courses at Loyola during that time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-an-m-b-a-still-worth-it-11569184032

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Savers can weather another Fed rate cut – Susan Tompor (DIERSEN: Low interest rates help borrowers and harm savers.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/09/18/federal-reserve-rate-cut-savings/2361364001/

MICHIGAN LIVE
— Mike Pence says Trump earned Michigan’s vote in 2020 – Malachi Barrett
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2019/09/mike-pence-says-trump-earned-michigans-vote-in-2020.html

BOSTON GLOBE
— Meet the candidates running for Boston City Council – Jeremy C. Fox and John Hilliard (DIERSEN: To what extent do those who represent you on your city council share your demographics?)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2019/09/22/large-races/kEFsSv65uYDJSdj5RAFFXM/story.html

CALIFORNIA GLOBE
— Marquez Brothers Fined $2 Million for Refusing to Hire Non-Hispanics ‘El Mexicano’ brand food firm rejected qualified blacks, whites and Asians – Lloyd Billingsley (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/marquez-brothers-fined-2-million-for-refusing-to-hire-non-hispanics/

WICHITA EAGLE
— Want your criminal record sealed? Free event can determine whether you’re eligible – AMY RENEE LEIKER (DIERSEN: What do you want your critics/opponents to expunge from your record? To start with, I want my Democrat superiors in the federal government to expunge from my employment record all the adverse actions that they took against me. Then I want them to expunge the adverse actions that they had the following take against me: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article235312132.html

IOWA CITY PRESS CITIZEN
— LGQBT presidential forum in Cedar Rapids shines needed light on issues – Christine Hawes (DIERSEN: To what extent do those who represent you on your city council share your demographics?)
https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/2019/09/22/lgqbt-presidential-forum-cedar-rapids-shines-needed-light-issues/2410950001/

HARTFORD COURANT
— Advocates see discrimination against older workers, the fastest-growing group in the labor force – Stephen Singer (DIERSEN: I should write a book about age discrimination.)
https://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-older-workers-20190923-xclacioowfeknjjxgzjsnuh434-story.html

GULF NEWS
— Indians in America make $100,000 on average: Highest-earning ethnic group Based on median income, Indians make in the US double the national median (DIERSEN: When did you first start earning $100,000 in today’s dollars? I did in 1987 when I was 39 years old. By then, I had a) worked for GAO for almost 8 years, b) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, MBA from Loyola, and bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and e) became a licensed CPA.)
https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/indians-in-america-make-100000-on-average-highest-earning-ethnic-group-1.1569215954674

KESQ
— Palm Springs City Council District 1 candidates participate in forum Four candidates answered questions – Madison Weil (DIERSEN: To what extent do those who represent you on your city council share your demographics?)
https://www.kesq.com/news/palm-springs-city-council-district-1-candidates-participate-in-forum/1124145925

VALLEY NEWS
— Patriotism and a nation divided – STEVE NELSON (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois in making members of the following groups feel unwelcome: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.vnews.com/Column-At-least-we-are-still-shopping-28663358

COLUMBIA CHRONICLE
— Professors face racism, sexism in student evaluations – Alexandra Yetter (DIERSEN: What percent of students 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://columbiachronicle.com/professors-face-racism-sexism-in-student-evaluations

September 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— World leaders (Trump and Modi) meet on Houston stage – Tom Abrahams
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/world-leaders-meet-on-houston-stage-/5543630/

FOX NEWS
— Kankakee requiring some city workers to sign confidentiality agreements – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kankakee-requiring-some-city-workers-to-sign-confidentiality-agreements

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Beto O’Rourke wants to take away people’s AR-15 and AK-47 rifles. With about 16 million such weapons on the streets, is that even possible? – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-beto-orourke-guns-20190922-6mbf422un5fjjgzzcl3y6km4wm-story.html

WBBM
— South Suburban Mayors Say Gambling Bill Rigged Against Them – RACHEL PIERSON
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/south-suburban-mayors-say-gambling-bill-denies-them-casino
— The Demand For Drug-Case Expungements – CRAIG DELLIMORE (DIERSEN: What do you want your critics/opponents to expunge from your record? To start with, I want my Democrat superiors in the federal government to expunge from my employment record all the adverse actions that they took against me.)
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/issue-demand-drug-case-expungements

NORTHERN STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A pot pusher pushes pot in DeKalb. What percent of NIU students, faculty, and administrators are stoners now? What percent of NIU students, faculty, and administrators will be stoners next year? I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners. 
https://northernstar.info/opinion/cannabis-market-could-aid-dekalb/article_444e103a-dd5f-11e9-8728-eb20ae32c6a0.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump touts Indian PM Narendra Modi as he courts voters in Houston – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/22/trump-touts-indian-pm-narendra-modi-as-he-courts-v/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Single-digit 2020 hopefuls loosen tones and intensify Trump attacks – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/single-digit-2020-hopefuls-loosen-tones-and-intensify-trump-attacks

BREITBART
— Sen. Mike Lee’s America: Indian Firm in Chicago Paid Employees India-level Wages, Took Jobs from U.S. Graduates – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/22/indian-firm-chicago-paid-employees-india-level-wages-took-jobs-u-s-graduates/

PJ MEDIA
— AOC Excoriates Fellow Democrats for Not Impeaching ‘Lawless’ Trump – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/aoc-excoriates-fellow-democrats-for-not-impeaching-lawless-trump/

LIFE NEWS
— No Surprise Abortionist Didn’t Respect Aborted Babies, He Didn’t Respect Them When They Were Alive – FATHER FRANK PAVONE 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/22/no-surprise-abortionist-didnt-respect-aborted-babies-he-didnt-respect-them-when-they-were-alive/

THE HILL
— Democrats go all out to court young voters for 2020 – JULIA MANCHESTER AND REBECCA KLAR

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462414-democrats-go-all-out-to-court-young-voters-for-2020
— Sanders on what he admires about Trump: ‘I’m impressed by people who get up at 3 o’clock in the morning’ – ZACK BUDRYK 
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/462532-sanders-on-what-he-admires-about-trump-im-impressed-by-people

UPI
— Trump praises Indian PM Modi’s economic reforms in Houston rally – Daniel Uria
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/22/Trump-praises-Indian-PM-Modis-economic-reforms-in-Houston-rally/6251569178677/

CBS NEWS
— Trump pushes unity with India at “Howdy, Modi!” event in Houston – AP
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/howdy-modi-trump-rally-pushes-unity-prime-minister-narendra-modi-houston-texas-today-2019-09-22/

NBC NEWS
— These wealthy Democratic women have a plan to beat Trump at his own game The progressive group Way to Win was co-founded by an heiress to a Texas oil fortune. – Alex Seitz-Wald
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/these-wealthy-democratic-women-have-plan-beat-trump-his-own-n1057171

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, America-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-09-21/african-migrants-stuck-in-southern-mexico-their-american-dream-on-hold

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Modi visit to Houston backdrop for one of the largest LNG deals in U.S. history – Sergio Chapa
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Modi-visit-to-Houston-backdrop-for-one-of-the-14458413.php

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump and Modi Combine Road Shows for a Raucous Rally in Houston Event’s website reported having some 50,000 registered attendees – Vivian Salama
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-modi-combine-road-shows-for-a-raucous-rally-in-houston-11569185615

KSBY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: California’s cannabis black market has eclipsed its legal one
https://www.ksby.com/californias-cannabis-black-market-has-eclipsed-its-legal-one?fbclid=IwAR2qRevF6KXv3xG9XD5mrL3V5v1tx31iTHp3sB-7XOp8V90XepZ8CgYzPV4

LAS CRUCES SUN NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2019/09/22/trump-not-welcome-in-new-mexico/2404427001/

NEWSWEEK
— ARIZONA GOP CANDIDATE PROPOSES ANNEXING MEXICO, SAYS ‘HALF THE COUNTRY’ WANTS TO BE US CITIZENS – BENJAMIN FEARNOW 
https://www.newsweek.com/arizona-republican-candidate-daniel-mccarthy-annex-mexico-proposal-apply-become-us-states-1460649

GUARDIAN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Cannabis oasis’: Los Angeles cafe first in the US to offer dine-and-dab service – Sam Levin 
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/21/cannabis-oasis-los-angeles-cafe-first-in-the-us-to-offer-dine-and-dab-service

September 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting “young people” to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/climate-change-protests-taking-place-around-world-including-chicago-friday/5555182/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting “students” to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-climate-strike-chicago-grant-park-20190920-nsa7ss5ovzeudnfi3jndkq5k6i-story.html
— Is America ready for gay president? Iowa casts first votes – AP (DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists insist that LGBTQ politicians a) promote LGBTQ activity and b) get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–election-2020-lgbtq-president-20190920-story.html
— Illinois legislators consider vaping flavor restrictions in light of deaths, illnesses – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-vaping-legislation-20190920-5i2leks3x5ctrckr25berva4ga-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting “thousands” to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/20/20875917/chicago-climate-strike-walkout-grant-park-federal-plaza
— Can CBD from marijuana relieve pain? Government is spending $3 million to find out. ‘The science is lagging behind the public use and interest,’ said Dr. David Shurtleff of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, which is funding the projects. ‘We’re doing our best to catch up here.’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/20/20876355/marijuana-pain-research-cbd-thc-national-center-complementary-integrative-health-david-sarlah
— House still divided: Pritzker ousts head of Springfield’s troubled Lincoln library and museum – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/20/20876451/pritzker-ousts-alan-lowe-abraham-lincoln-center-library-museum-springfield
— Duckworth wrong to say Trump policies hurting homeless — so far – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/20/20876224/fact-check-donald-trump-policies-tammy-duckworth-housing-access-homeless
— Is Lightfoot looking too many gift horses in the mouth? – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/20/20876439/rich-miller-lori-lightfoot-chicago-casino-cannabis-marijuana

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lombard close to allowing pot shops downtown, on Roosevelt Road – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190920/lombard-close-to-allowing-pot-shops-downtown-on-roosevelt-road

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— August sets new record for Illinois unemployment – Nikki McGee
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/august-sets-new-record-for-illinois-unemployment

WIBQ AM
— New D.U.I. training for officers in Illinois
https://wibqam.com/news/articles/2019/sep/20/new-dui-training-for-officers-in-illinois/939518/

DOWNERS GROVE PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Lisle Poised To Opt Out Of Recreational Cannabis Sales The village board debated the issue for more than two hours and directed staff to opt out without a referendum. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/lisle-poised-opt-out-recreational-cannabis-sales

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OBERWEIS SURVEY SHOWS HE’S FAVORED TO WIN PRIMARY, BUT THAT’S NOT THE WHOLE STORY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/rezin-on-oberweis.html
— STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION’S PEARSON: ILLINOIS HAS ITS OWN “BETO” PROBLEM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/illinois-has-a-beto-problem-too.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Curran, Durkin respond *** IEPA issues construction permit to Sterigenics
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/20/iepa-issues-construction-permit-to-sterigenics/

GOPUSA
— Freedom on trial, not just Chick-fil-A
http://www.gopusa.com/freedom-on-trial-not-just-chick-fil-a/
— How the pope strays from spirituality and morality, and wears the mantel of a politician (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens want the Pope to promote their platforms.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76253
— Why ‘more equal than others’ hate-crime laws must go
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76256

AMERICAN THINKER
— Affirmative Action and NASA – Joshua Foxworth
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/09/affirmative_action_and_nasa.html

BREITBART
— Chick-fil-A Has Doubled Its Sales Despite Increased Protests – TOM CICCOTT
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/09/20/chick-fil-a-has-doubled-its-sales-despite-increased-protests/

CNS NEWS
— Candace Owens: Dems Using White Supremacy Issue to Scare Blacks into Voting for Them – Melanie Arter 
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/owens-dems-using-white-supremacy-issue-scare-blacks-voting-them

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Reparations Talk Is Harmful – MONA CHAREN (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/09/reparations-talk-harmful-divides-americans/

HOT AIR
— Beto: Let’s Pay Reparations For Non-Violent Marijuana Offenders – KAREN TOWNSEND (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://hotair.com/archives/karen-townsend/2019/09/20/beto-lets-pay-reparations-non-violent-marijuana-offenders/

THE HILL
— Partisan divisions sharpen as independent voters fade – JULIA MANCHESTER (DIERSEN: Republican Party leaders in Illinois continue to pander to “independents” as opposed to turning out the party’s base.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/461669-partisan-divisions-sharpen-as-independent-voters-fade
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Pew Research survey released in March found that 81 percent of voters who called themselves independents actually lean toward the Republican or Democratic party, leaving only 7 percent of Americans who say they don’t lean toward a party. Strategists say that trend is reflected on the 2020 trail, where President Trump has been primarily focused on rallying his base, using a number of tactics such as calling for a wall along the southern border and attacking prominent Democrats.)

WASHINGTON POST
— How do I respond to younger colleagues who make snarky comments about my age? – Karla Miller (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government encouraged their younger employees to help them get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/work-advice-how-do-i-respond-to-younger-colleagues-who-make-snarky-comments-about-my-age/2019/09/20/a0466b24-d965-11e9-bfb1-849887369476_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Long History of American Slavery Reparations – Manisha Sinha (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-long-history-of-american-slavery-reparations-11568991623
— When the Slave Traders Were African Those whose ancestors sold slaves to Europeans now struggle to come to terms with a painful legacy – Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-the-slave-traders-were-african-11568991595

HR DRIVE
— Google worker says manager drove him out: ‘Tell grandpa to pick up the pace’ – Jennifer Carsen (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, they, or anyone who the manipulate/dominate, could crank out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails in far less time than it takes me.) 
https://www.hrdive.com/news/google-worker-says-manager-drove-him-out-tell-grandpa-to-pick-up-the-pace/563366/

LGBTQ NATION
— Pete Buttigieg attacks LGBTQ media after mainstream media keeps asking if he’s ‘gay enough’ He says he “can’t even read” queer media, but it has been mainstream outlets questioning whether or not he’s the right type of gay. – Alex Bollinger (DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists insist that LGBTQ politicians a) promote LGBTQ activity and b) get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/09/pete-buttigieg-attacks-lgbtq-media-mainstream-media-keeps-asking-hes-gay-enough/

September 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Honoring ‘the unborn.’ Abortion opponents hold memorials at fetal burial sites amid national battles over how these remains should be treated. – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-graves-fetal-remains-20190920-gduqn5yiojfspaimgmonctzq5y-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Crowd urges COD trustees to resolve contract dispute – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/crowd-urges-cod-trustees-to-resolve-contract-dispute
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: ‘We want to save lives’: Haymarket says it’s proceeding with Itasca rehab center plans despite opposition – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/we-want-to-save-lives-haymarket-says-its-proceeding-with-itasca-rehab-center-plans-despite-opposition
— District 211 board says it needs more time on transgender locker room policy – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/district-211-board-says-it-needs-more-time-on-transgender-locker-room-policy

ABC7
— How to handle the adult bully in your life – CNN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who want to be viewed as being bullies.)
https://abc7chicago.com/health/how-to-handle-the-adult-bully-in-your-life/5555102/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-9/20/2019

WBEZ
— How Your Private Illinois Tollway Data Is Shared With Cops And Divorce Lawyers – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/how-your-private-illinois-tollway-data-is-shared-with-cops-and-divorce-lawyers/cea68ea0-4b13-481a-80a1-50bf0e9db738

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Sponsor of pot-legalization law seeks to clarify provision that gives municipalities control over where it can be used – Jerry Nowicki 
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/sponsor-of-pot-legalization-law-seeks-to-clarify-provision-that/article_b77655e5-b276-504a-9a8a-5a54ff025c2f.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Social use of marijuana could be topic for follow-up Illinois legislation – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/social-use-of-marijuana-could-be-topic-for-follow-up/article_bc8a5b78-a58c-532f-8519-7079596263c5.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Moline preparing for legalized pot – SARAH HAYDEN (DIERSEN: The sale of pot should be banned. Pot brings down everything around it.)
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/moline-preparing-for-legalized-pot/article_2ea4d31d-1aba-5d76-92ce-04795965ec16.html

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: $10.5 million marijuana-growing investment coming to Oglesby – Tom Collins
https://www.newstrib.com/2019/09/20/10-5-million-marijuana-growing-investment-coming-to-oglesby/agsvgo3/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: Majority of Downers Grove commissioners oppose marijuana dispensaries – BOB RAKOW
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/20/majority-of-downers-grove-commissioners-oppose-marijuana-dispensaries/a1puodx/

WSIL TV
— Fetal remains from abortion doctor were from 2000-2002 – Carolyn Cerda
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/41075087/fetal-remains-from-abortion-doctor-were-from-2000-2002

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers hint/imply/argue/shout that taxes on pot sales will solve all kinds of problems.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/springfield-to-help-pay-off-pensions-with-part-of-recreational-marijuana-tax-money

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Opponents’ Reactions to Jim Oberweis Poll
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/20/il-14-reactions-to-jim-oberweis-poll/ 
— Judge David Gervais Draws Good Crowed to Fundraiser at Woodstock’s Studio 2015
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/20/judge-david-gervais-draws-good-crowed-to-fundraiser-at-woodstocks-studio-2015/ 
— *REMINDER* Illinois Republican Party Training Seminar in Algonquin on September 21
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/19/illinois-republican-party-training-seminar-in-algonquin-on-september-21/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Endorsed By Casten’s Neighbors
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513740781-ives-endorsed-by-casten-s-neighbors
— Candidate Ives calls Chief Justice Burke’s appointment a ‘shameless power grab’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513690013-candidate-ives-calls-chief-justice-burke-s-appointment-a-shameless-power-grab
— Mazzochi, other DuPage state reps offering opioid deactivation bags at offices – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513690010-mazzochi-other-dupage-state-reps-offering-opioid-deactivation-bags-at-offices

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Talk radio kingpin Michael Savage joins Trump on the campaign trail ‘Trump looks stronger than ever,’ the host says – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/20/michael-savage-joins-donald-trump-on-the-campaign-/

BREITBART
— Hispanic Americans Side with Trump on Immigration: ‘I Believe in the Wall’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/19/hispanic-americans-side-with-trump-on-immigration-i-believe-in-the-wall/
— Julian Castro Campaign Manager Claims Opposition to Illegal Immigration Is ‘Racism’ – KYLE MORRIS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/19/julian-castro-campaign-manager-claims-opposition-to-illegal-immigration-is-racism/

TOWNHALL
— Why Reparations Talk Is Harmful – Mona Charen (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://townhall.com/columnists/monacharen/2019/09/20/why-reparations-talk-is-harmful-n2553395
— Even Democrats Oppose the Immigration Platform From Their Own Party’s Presidential Candidates – Art Del Cueto
https://townhall.com/columnists/artdelcueto/2019/09/20/even-democrats-oppose-the-immigration-platform-from-their-own-partys-presidential-candidates-n2553392

NEWS BUSTERS
— ‘The Unhoused?’ Homelessness Gets the PC Treatment at Washington Post – Matt Philbin 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/matt-philbin/2019/09/19/unhoused-homelessness-gets-pc-treatment-washington-post

LIFE SITE
— Mike Pence: Abortionist’s 2,200 baby ‘trophies’ ‘should shock conscience of every American’ – Andrea Trudden
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-abortionists-2200-baby-trophies-should-shock-conscience-of-every-american

HOT AIR
— Buttigieg: I Hope This Ulrich Klopfer Story Doesn’t Become Politicized
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/buttigieg-hope-ulrich-klopfer-story-doesnt-become-politicized/
— Which Black Americans Should Get Reparations?
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/black-americans-get-reparations/

THE HILL
— California trip shows Trump doesn’t always hate the media – BRETT SAMUELS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who believe that they are successfully using, manipulating, and/or dominating me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462254-california-trip-shows-trump-doesnt-always-hate-the-media

NEW YORK TIMES
— Brownface, Blackface and About-Face. Is Trudeau Who He Says He Is? – Ian Austen and Dan Bilefsky (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wrongly assume that if you ran for an office, and especially if you won, that all your negatives have been made public?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/world/canada/trudeau-racism-brownface-blackface.html

NEW YORK POST
— The left despises Trump because he fights progressive elite on every front – Victor Davis Hanson
https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/the-left-despises-trump-because-he-fights-progressive-elite-on-every-front/
— The climate strike is all about indoctrination, not science – Noah Rothman
https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/the-climate-strike-is-all-about-indoctrination-not-science/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats and Republicans Aren’t Just Divided. They Live in Different Worlds. The two parties represent radically different slices of the American economy.- Aaron Zitner, Dante Chinni, Jessica Wang, and Danny Dougherty (DIERSEN: Who do you have little in common with? I have little in common with those who 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/red-economy-blue-economy/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: America’s political polarization is almost complete. Its two main political parties increasingly represent two different economies. And they barely overlap. Democrats can be found in educated cities and suburbs where professional jobs are plentiful. Republicans live in working-class and rural communities, home to agriculture and low-skill manufacturing. . .Household income tells a similar story. A decade ago, median household income was about the same for each party. Since then, it has jumped nearly 17% in Democratic districts while falling 3% in Republican ones. . .Republican districts, by contrast, hold growing shares of the nation’s agriculture, mining and low-skill manufacturing jobs, many of which do not require a college degree, have lower pay and are more exposed to overseas competition. . .People with college degrees are more concentrated in Democratic districts than in Republican districts. . .Why does this matter? “When folks have less in common with one another, it’s hard to expect that they’re going to see the problem the same way,” said Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union, “let alone recognize that a problem exists.”)
— Trudeau Apologizes Again as Another Old Image in Blackface Emerges – Paul Vieira and Kim Mackrael (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wrongly assume that if you ran for an office, and especially if you won, that all your negatives have been made public?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-old-image-of-trudeau-this-one-in-blackface-emerges-11568905648
— Whistleblower Complaint Involves Trump Communication With Foreign Leader – Dustin Volz and Siobhan Hughes (DIERSEN: The Democrats who dominate the federal government took adverse actions against me because I blew the whistle on their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. The RINOs who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee continue to take adverse actions against me because I blow the whistle on their failure/refusal to defend/advance the IRP platform and the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whistleblower-complaint-involves-trump-communication-with-foreign-leader-11568898983
— How Chicago Tackled the Opioid Crisis Cities and states can mitigate public-health risks, but they need more help from Washington. – Rahm Emanuel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-chicago-tackled-the-opioid-crisis-11568933505

FORBES
— Company-Led Ballot Initiatives May Be Good For The Cannabis Industry, But Are They Good Policy? – Kris Krane (DIERSEN: Every pot pusher, including every journalist, activist, candidate, elected official, party leader, major donor, political consultant, etc., should be required to disclose how much money the “cannabis industry” pays them to push pot.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2019/09/19/company-led-ballot-initiatives-may-be-good-for-the-cannabis-industry-but-are-they-good-policy/

USA TODAY
— Dear Taylor Swift, you are not a victim, so stop acting like one. – Haley Victory Smith
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/17/taylor-swift-the-man-lyrics-youre-not-victim-stop-column/2335335001/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Industry Insight: What’s a Journalist Worth? Finding the Answer Could Help Sustain Local News – Matt DeRienzo (DIERSEN: Of course, me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worse than worthless according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, my neighborhood, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I should write a book about the aforesaid. They talk and/or act like they have been promised lots of money, a new home, a new car, a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation (video gambling, pot, etc.), and/or much more if they succeed in stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.) 
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/industry-insight-whats-a-journalist-worth-finding-the-answer-could-help-sustain-local-news/

WRAP
— New Study Finds Americans Believe Journalists Act More Unethically Than Police, Military Pew Research polled Americans on trust in leaders – Lindsey Ellefson (DIERSEN: Everyone involved with journalism, politics, and/or government should fully disclose everything about themselves, including the sources and amount of their income, their political affiliation, race, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how long their ancestors have been in America. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is $53,316/year and my Social Security is $2,118/year. I am Republican, White, male, born in 1948, 100% German national origin, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, heterosexual, married, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used the aforesaid against me.) 
https://www.thewrap.com/new-study-finds-americans-believe-journalists-act-more-unethically-than-police-military/

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— IRS overlooked billions in unpaid employment taxes – Michael Cohn
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-overlooked-billions-of-dollars-in-nonfiler-employment-taxes

September 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Judge halts California law that would force President Trump to release tax returns – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/judge-halts-california-law-that-would-force-pres-trump-to-release-tax-returns/5553218/
— Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing brownface during 2001 school event – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/justin-trudeau-apologizes-for-wearing-brownface-during-2001-school-event/5550893/

NBC5
— Alderman Brendan Reilly Looks for ‘Middle Ground’ on Downtown Dispensary Rules Proposed rules for legalized cannabis in Chicago would prohibit dispensaries from opening in the downtown business district – Mary Ann Ahern (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/alderman-disagrees-with-blanket-ban-on-downtown-dispensaries-560720431.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump files lawsuit in attempt to block New York prosecutors from getting his tax returns – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-files-lawsuit-in-attempt-to-block-new-york-prosecutors-from-getting-his-tax-returns

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational marijuana is coming to Chicago. Downtown pot shops should be part of the change. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lori-lightfoot-pot-dispensaries-downtown-20190919-ppcob3edgjfjri2ofhqqkzmwey-story.html
— Proposal for on-site marijuana smoking licenses introduced, but alderman says it was a mistake and will be withdrawn and reviewed – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-rules-ordinance-20190920-q4sotjawrjbznoap67ahy6epdq-story.html
— OUTSTANDING: Hinsdale prepared to ban recreational marijuana sales in village – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/ct-dhd-marijuana-sales-tl-0926-20190919-3hk6mebj3ndlzfjbhfmocipc6q-story.html
— Most expensive private high schools in the Chicago area – Kasondra Van Treeck
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-expensive-chicago-high-schools-viz-20190919-vxmkw7crhfeptfp2mqpqd66vla-story.html
— Keep The Bean forever open, clear and free of preachers and protesters – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-evangelists-millennium-park-bean-wheaton-zorn-20190919-5rmg3ymwrjfvrev6yjyx572psm-story.html
— The casino saga: A tale of shaky bets and … cannibals – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-casino-gambling-revenue-greising-20190919-ppopblrcpbhpvhyczwwob7us3u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sweeping ordinance allows public pot use in licensed Chicago businesses, but Lightfoot ally says it was mistakenly introduced Ald. Villegas’ plan would allow consumption in cannabis showrooms, licensed bars and even in the offices of doctors and “beauty professionals.” – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/19/20874183/recreational-marijuana-pot-consumption-gillegas-lori-lightfoot
— Wanna allow weed cafes in your town? Hold on — lawmakers are planning a rewrite of pot law The law legalizing recreational pot contained an exemption seemingly allowing marijuana smoking in bars and restaurants, alarming health advocates. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/19/20873037/pot-on-site-consumption-public-marijuana-cannabis-cafe-illinois
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/19/20874091/chicago-climate-strike-where-when-what-time
— Is Chicago’s first openly-gay mayor laying the groundwork for gay set-asides on city contracts? In 2003, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) broached the subject of gay set-asides, only to drop the idea after plenty of pushback from the gay community. Now, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is raising it again. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you on your city council support or oppose gay set-asides?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/19/20874706/chicagos-gay-mayor-laying-groundwork-gay-set-asides-city-contracts-lori-lightfoot-women-minorities
— Reparations? History is too vast to allow for a tidy accounting of sins and victimization What advocates for reparations really want is for Americans to acknowledge that blacks have been uniquely oppressed and persecuted in U.S. history. – Mona Charen 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/19/20874653/mona-charen-reparations-african-americans-2020-election-julian-castro-slavery-cory-brooker

DAILY HERALD
— Lawmakers already see need to tweak marijuana law – Jerry Nowicki (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/lawmakers-already-see-need-to-tweak-marijuana-law
— OUTSTANDING: Lake Zurich bans recreational pot sales – Jennifer Shea
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/lake-zurich-bans-recreational-pot-sales
— Trudeau can look to US politicians amid brownface scandal – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190919/news/309199877/
— The silenced: meet the climate whistleblowers muzzled by Trump – Oliver Milman (DIERSEN: The Democrats who dominate the federal government took adverse actions against me because I blew the whistle on their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. The RINOs who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee continue to take adverse actions against me because I blow the whistle on their failure/refusal to defend and advance the IRP platform and the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190919/the-silenced-meet-the-climate-whistleblowers-muzzled-by-trump
— Inspector general finds plenty of blame to go around on tollway hiring – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/inspector-general-finds-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around-on-tollway-hiring

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot’s no-toke zone makes no sense The mayor wants to declare a potentially lucrative swath of Chicago off-limits to marijuana retailers. But why? – JOE CAHILL (DIERSEN: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/lightfoots-no-toke-zone-makes-no-sense

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: State of Illinois department heads have been ordered to find “operational efficiencies” that would total 6.5 percent of their current budget. In the federal government, when agency budgets are cut, agencies get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. 
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-be-prepared/article_f89ae88e-5ecc-5ff7-bee3-f48d9a66115e.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Oberweis Releases End of July-Early August Survey Results Very Favorable to His Campaign, Margin of Error 6.9%
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/18/oberweis-releases-august-8th-survey-results-very-favorable-to-his-campaign/

CAPITOL FAX
— Oberweis slammed for releasing poll that has him trailing by 9
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/19/oberweis-slammed-for-releasing-poll-that-has-him-trailing-by-9/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Stoners and pot pushers want pot to be available and sold everywhere. 
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/19/family-friendly/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rep. Ilhan Omar wants Trump suspended from Twitter – Andrew Blake (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents should get together and publish a list of websites and authors that they do not want me to include links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, that is, a list of websites and authors that they want me to blacklist. Of course, they will not do that because they know that I refuse to carryout anyone’s blacklist orders.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/19/ilhan-omar-wants-donald-trump-suspended-from-twitt/
— Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/19/colt-suspends-production-of-ar-15-for-civilian-mar/

GOPUSA
— Drive a battery car; support child labor
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76328

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump the fighter takes aim at California’s blue cities over homeless crisis of their own making – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/payback_trump_the_fighter_takes_aim_at_californias_blue_cities_over_homeless_crisis_of_their_own_making.html

BREITBART
— 7 Trump Haters Who Love Them Some Blackface – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/social-justice/2019/09/19/nolte-7-trump-haters-who-love-them-some-blackface/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Real Reason for Trump Derangement Syndrome – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/19/the-real-reason-for-trump-derangement-syndrome/

PJ MEDIA
— Groundbreaking $4.8M Lawsuit Threatens to Unearth SPLC’s Secrets – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/groundbreaking-4-8m-lawsuit-threatens-to-unearth-splcs-secrets/

THE HILL
— Democrats hit Scalia over LGBTQ rights – ALEX GANGITANO
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462185-democrats-hit-scalia-over-lgbtq-disability-rights

NEW YORK POST
— Watchdog Refuses to Detail Whistle-Blower Complaint About Trump – Nicholas Fandos, Eileen Sullivan, Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Rosenberg (DIERSEN: The Democrats who dominate the federal government took adverse actions against me because I blew the whistle on their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. The RINOs who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee continue to take adverse actions against me because I blow the whistle on their failure/refusal to defend and advance the IRP platform and the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/us/politics/intelligence-whistle-blower-complaint-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The UAW is on strike against General Motors. Here’s what that says about today’s labor movement. – Laura C. Bucci
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/09/19/uaw-is-strike-against-general-motors-heres-what-that-says-about-todays-labor-movement/

FORBES
— Google Is Once Again Accused Of Age Discrimination – Jack Kelly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/09/19/google-is-once-again-accused-of-age-discrimination/
— Even In A Competitive Labor Market, Little Vacation For Workers – Martha Gimbel (DIERSEN: Since 1966, when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious a) that I got lots of vacation days while worked part-time for the Post Office 1966-1969 and full-time for IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997 and b) that I got a big lump-sum payment for lots of unused vacation days when I took an early retirement “offer” in 1997. SEE:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marthagimbel/2019/09/19/even-in-a-competitive-labor-market-little-vacation-for-workers/

GAZETTE
— Where do 10 candidates stand on LGBTQ issues? Gazette looks at presidential candidates’ pasts before Friday’s forum
https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/where-do-10-candidates-stand-on-lgbtq-issues-gazette-one-iowa-glaad-the-advocate-msnbc-youtube-friday-forum-20190919

OAKLAND COUNTY TIMES
— Five Apply for Short Term Ferndale Council Seat, Decision Monday – Crystal A. Proxmire
http://oaklandcounty115.com/2019/09/19/five-apply-for-short-term-ferndale-council-seat-decision-monday/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Applicants have the opportunity to speak to Council at the Monday, Sept. 23 meeting, and council is expected to appoint the vacancy following the introductions. The meeting takes place at Ferndale City Hall beginning at 7pm.)

WESTWORD
— City Council Rejects Rezoning Proposal Opposed by West Colfax Jewish Community – CONOR MCCORMICK-CAVANAGH 
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-city-council-rejects-rezoning-request-in-west-colfax-11483925

ADVOCATE
— Where the 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand on LGBTQ Issues
https://www.advocate.com/election/2019/9/19/lgbtq-presidential-forum-where-10-candidates-stand#media-gallery-media-1

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Are Thrift Savings Plan millionaires on the endangered species list? – Mike Causey (DIERSEN: The more money that they have in their Thrift Savings Plan, the more that federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40 will be forced to retire.) 
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2019/09/are-tsp-millionaires-on-the-endangered-species-list/

HR
— How to Calculate Damages in a Slander Case (DIERSEN: I should sue those who have slandered me. Their slandering me has caused me to lose a tremendous amount of income.) 
https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/how-to-calculate-damages-in-a-slander-case-38152
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Actual damages can be calculated to a certain dollar amount. They include all those damages that the plaintiff directly suffered due to the slander. This may include lost wages, lost earning capacity or loss of business opportunities. These may include the actual amounts lost or the amounts that are likely to be lost because of the slander. To calculate lost earnings, the plaintiff can add up the wages that he or she lost from being out of work because of the slanderous statement. This also includes any employment benefits that were lost, such as using sick days or paid time off to deal with the slanderous statement. Lost earning capacity is more difficult to prove and generally requires expert testimony. An expert may have to testify about how the plaintiff’s diminished earning capacity will affect his or her lifetime earnings. For example, if a person was working a $100,000 job and the slander caused him or her to be fired and to be ostracized from the position and was only able to earn $50,000, the annual amount of damages would start at $50,000. Reasonable pay increases based on the individual’s employment record would also be taken into consideration, as well as his or her prospects for promotion. Inflation may also be taken into consideration. An expert may have to evaluate a variety of evidence in order to determine the difference between the plaintiff’s projected earnings before the slander in order to compare these with the projected earnings after the slander. The economic expert may examine the plaintiff’s tax returns, the current and projected economic state and the industry in which the plaintiff is employed and was employed. If the plaintiff was a business owner, his or her losses may include the loss of existing clients and the lost business opportunities. Former clients may be called to testify that they stopped doing business because of the slander. An economic expert may be necessary to testify about the economic impact of such lost business opportunities and business goodwill.)

September 19 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— The 2020 presidential race hits Illinois: Delegate petition drives kick off Oct. 5 Though the Democratic presidential campaigns are focusing on the early state votes in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada in February, the contenders can’t ignore Illinois because the March 17 presidential primary comes early enough that it may make a difference. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/18/20873191/2020-presidential-race-hits-illinois-delegates-start-petition-drives-oct-5-biden
(FROM THE ARTICLE: That’s the reason all the major presidential contenders must pay attention to Illinois when it comes to organizing delegate slates for each of the 18 congressional districts in Illinois. The Democrats, unlike the Republicans, insist on diverse slates, and have a lot of rules to make sure the slates are balanced for, among other factors, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation and religion, with all this spelled out in the 47 pages of the Democratic Party of Illinois delegate selection plan.)
— How much marijuana in that pot brownie? Candy bar? Chocolate can throw off potency tests  Something about chocolate, chemists say, seems to interfere with marijuana potency testing. A chocolate labeled as 10 milligrams of THC could have far more and send someone to the emergency room with hallucinations. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20834595/how-much-pot-in-foods-chocolate-can-throw-off-tests
— 11 shot, 3 killed Wednesday in Chicago Three men were killed and another was wounded in a shooting outside a store in Garfield Park on the West Side.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2019/9/19/20873608/11-shot-3-killed-wednesday-chicago-gun-violence-homicide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Massive crowd forces Itasca to postpone hearing over proposed Haymarket drug treatment center – John Keilman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-itasca-haymarket-zoning-meeting-20190919-rxtm4n4aljg3ba4bo45wlgmswq-story.html
— Serious crime has doubled on the ‘L’ system despite CTA adding thousands of security cameras – JOE MAHR and MARY WISNIEWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-cta-l-crime-up-arrests-down-20190919-lu2n2mc2i5akhdrhatuexp72oy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Crowd size overwhelms Itasca hearing on Haymarket rehab center plans – Katlyn Smith and Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/crowd-size-overwhelms-itasca-hearing-on-haymarket-rehab-center-plans
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County panel gives recreational pot sales a yes vote – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/kane-county-panel-gives-recreational-pot-sales-a-yes-vote-but-its-not-a-done-deal
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting high school students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/suburban-students-joining-gretas-global-climate-strike-movement-this-week
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/diversity-groups-in-naperville-aurora-hosting-groundbreaking-transgender-athlete

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Inside the new weed rules Team Lightfoot is pitching to aldermen Beyond the no-weed zone downtown, the administration is asking the City Council to bless licensing fees, a zoning lottery, cannabis cafes, and a sales tax over and above the state levy. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: By November 3, 2020, what percent of those who live and/or work in Chicago will be stoners – 70%, 80%, 90+%?) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/inside-new-weed-rules-team-lightfoot-pitching-aldermen

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Tracy disputes finding he did political activity while on board – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/tracy-disputes-finding-he-did-political-activity-while-on-board
— Despite zoning change, more hurdles to clear for Helping Hands shelter – Brenden Moore (DIERSEN: What if your municipality proposed zoning changes in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your district? Who represents your interests on your city council?) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/despite-zoning-change-more-hurdles-to-clear-for-helping-hands-shelter
— After contentious zoning vote, Springfield aldermen lash out at Mayor Langfelder – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/after-contentious-vote-springfield-aldermen-lash-out-at-mayor-langfelder

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kendall County Board committee votes down ordinance barring marijuana businesses – KATIE FINLON
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/09/13/kendall-county-board-committee-votes-down-ordinance-barring-marijuana-businesses/aplv11s/

DOWNERS GROVE PATCH
— Downers Grove To Weigh Cannabis Sales After Contentious Meeting Residents called the village “short-sighted” for drafting an ordinance to opt out despite receiving emails against that – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not push pot.)
https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/downers-grove-weigh-cannabis-sales-after-contentious-meeting

CHICAGO NOW
— Let’s be careful how we talk about Joe Biden – Howard Englander
http://www.chicagonow.com/cheating-death/2019/09/lets-be-careful-how-we-talk-about-joe-biden/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Oberweis Releases End of July-Early August Survey Results Very Favorable to His Campaign, Margin of Error 6.9%
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/18/oberweis-releases-august-8th-survey-results-very-favorable-to-his-campaign/

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois borrowers average $28,424 in student loan debt
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-borrowers-average-in-student-loan-debt/article_4dbab8a6-d58c-11e9-ae38-179a4aebf309.html

WIRE POINTS
— Third domino falls: Illinois Comptroller set to confiscate East St. Louis revenues to pay for city’s firefighter pensions – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/third-domino-falls-illinois-comptroller-set-to-confiscate-east-st-louis-revenues-to-pay-for-citys-firefighter-pensions/

GOPUSA
— Trump warns San Francisco of EPA action: ‘They have to clean it up’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76302

AMERICAN THINKER
— Veterans need to be ‘force multipliers’ against leftist bullies – Paul S. Gardiner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/veterans_need_to_be_force_multipliers_against_leftist_bullies.html

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin: Corporate America at Center of Open Borders Inc. – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/09/18/michelle-malkin-corporate-america-center-open-borders-inc/
— Josh Hawley: If GOP Wants a Future It Will Have to Become ‘Movement of Working People’ – SEAN MORAN18
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/exclusive-josh-hawley-if-gop-wants-a-future-it-will-have-to-become-movement-of-working-people/

DAILY WIRE
— Buttigieg Doesn’t Want His Ties To Horrifying Abortion Doctor Politicized – RYAN SAAVEDRA
https://www.dailywire.com/news/51960/watch-buttigieg-doesnt-want-his-ties-horrifying-ryan-saavedra

FEDERALIST
— Another Day, Another Shooting. Boring! You didn’t read about it? Probably not. That’s because it happened in Chicago. – Daniel Oliver
https://thefederalist.com/2019/09/18/another-day-another-shooting-boring/#new_tab

TOWNHALL
— Chicago-Area Man Seeking Attention Claims To Have Given Up On The Republican Party – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/09/18/chicagoarea-man-seeking-republican-nomination-declares-he-has-given-up-on-the-republican-party-n2553169

PJ MEDIA
— How Old Is Too Old (to Be President)? – ROGER L. SIMON
https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/how-old-is-too-old-to-be-president/

NOQ REPORT
— Justin Trudeau’s blackface and the world the left is trying to create – JD Rucker 
https://noqreport.com/2019/09/18/justin-trudeaus-blackface-world-left-trying-create/

HOT AIR
— Poll: Little Support Among Republicans For Trump’s Primary Challengers
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/poll-little-support-among-republicans-trumps-primary-challengers/

EPOCH TIMES
— Conservatives Gather in Reno to Prepare for 2020 – Joyce Swanson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/conservatives-gather-in-reno-to-prepare-for-2020_3086093.html

THE HILL
— Poll: Bill Weld leads among Trump GOP challengers with 5 percent support – RACHEL FRAZIN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/461950-poll-bill-weld-leads-among-trump-gop-challengers-with-5-percent-of-support
— Democrat leader says party can include abortion opponents – MIKE LILLIS (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Far too many past and present Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, etc. leaders a) reject far too many planks in the IRP platform and b) focus on destroying those like me who support those planks.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/461972-dem-leader-says-party-can-include-abortion-opponents
— Trump says EPA will cite San Francisco for pollution stemming from homelessness issues – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462103-trump-says-epa-will-cite-san-francisco-for-pollution-stemming-from

NEW YORK TIMES
— Can We Talk About Biden’s Age?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/opinion/the-argument-joe-biden.html
— The Debate Over Profits vs. Public Interest Continues (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, businesses talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green parties.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/business/dealbook/ceos-profit-public-interest.html
— ‘3 Musketeers’ or ‘3 Stooges’? Republicans Challenging Trump May Fall in Between – Annie Karni and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/us/politics/trump-republicans-challengers.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Bernie Sanders’ ‘housing for all’ plan aims to add millions of homes — and a rent cap – MELISSA GOMEZ (DIERSEN: Where did the down payment money come from for your first home? For me, it came from what I earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months and part-time for 18 months 1970-1972.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-09-18/bernie-sanders-affordable-housing-homelessness-southern-california

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Democrats’ Ritualistic Stoning of Brett Kavanaugh If Joe Biden wins, the left will use the same tactics against his presidency. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-ritualistic-stoning-of-brett-kavanaugh-11568846710
— What the Interest-Rate Cut Means for You – Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter (DIERSEN: Low interest rates help borrowers and harm savers.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-an-interest-rate-cut-means-for-you-11568830375

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats push pot.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2019/09/19/beto-orourke-proposes-drug-war-reparations-funded-by-marijuana-taxes/#e1f4e2914206

THE LOG
— Avalon to hold special election to fill vacant council seat – Lindsey Welling (DIERSEN: What if a special election had been held to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?))
https://www.thelog.com/local/avalon-to-hold-special-election-to-fill-vacant-council-seat/

USA TODAY
— Abortionist Ulrich Klopfer kept thousands of dead babies but inspires little curiosity – David Mastio
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/18/ulrich-klopfer-abortion-gosnell-buttigieg-fetal-remains-illinois-indiana-column/2355359001/

BELLINGHAM HERALD
— Here’s what Bellingham voters need to know before voting for Ward 1 council candidates – WARREN STERLING AND ROBERT MITTENDOR (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politics-government/election/local-election/article234428047.html

KCRG
— More candidates are needed to fill empty election races in Johnson County – Jordee Kalk (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/More-candidates-are-needed-to-fill-empty-election-races-in-Johnson-County-560715361.html

ST. GEORGE NEWS
— St. George moves to fill vacant City Council seat – Mori Kessler (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/09/18/mgk-st-george-moves-to-fill-vacant-city-council-seat/#.XYNtmShKiM8

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who harm people to curry favor with other people? I should write a book about the following: a) Older people who harm other older people to curry favor with those who are anti-older people, b) Whites who harm other Whites to curry favor with those who are anti-White, c) Men who harm other men to curry favor with those who are anti-men, d) Rich people who harm other rich people to curry favor with those who are anti-rich people, e) Heterosexuals who harm other heterosexuals to curry favor with those who are anti-heterosexual, f) German Americans who harm other German Americans to curry favor with those who are anti-German American, g)
Non-recent immigrants who harm other non-recent immigrants to curry favor with those who are anti-non-recent immigrants, h) Those who claim to be Christian who harm Christians to curry favor with those who are anti-Christian, i) Those who claim to be conservative who harm conservatives to curry favor with those who are anti-conservative, and j) Those who claim to be Republican who harm Republicans to curry favor with those who are anti-Republican.
https://www.newsweek.com/jimmy-carter-donald-trump-election-2020-1460119

CA REALTY TRAINING
— What You Shouldn’t Disclose About Neighborhoods (DIERSEN: What do realtors say about your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois? What percent of the homeowners in your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois 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? How many in your precinct voted for Trump or Clinton in 2016?)
https://www.carealtytraining.com/real-estate-disclosures-neighborhoods/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy the traditional family.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Lightfoot-introduces-LGBT-business-resolution/67055.html

ADVOCATE
— Where the 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand on LGBTQ Issues (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ is to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.advocate.com/election/2019/9/19/lgbtq-presidential-forum-where-10-candidates-stand#media-gallery-media-1

September 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets pushback on proposal to regulate Chicago’s marijuana dispensary locations – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-gets-pushback-on-plans-to-regulate-marijuana-dispensary-locations/5548737/
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduces zoning ordinance to regulate Chicago marijuana sales – Michelle Gallardo and Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-introduces-chicago-marijuana-sales-ordinance/5548737/
— Wheaton College students sue Chicago, arguing Millennium Park rules violate free speech
https://abc7chicago.com/religion/wheaton-college-students-sue-city-arguing-millennium-park-rules-violate-free-speech/5549323/

WGN TV
— Itasca residents protest possible opening of drug rehab center
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/18/itasca-residents-protest-possible-opening-of-drug-rehab-center/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Waubonsee Community College. Trump-haters complain that they were not notified.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-community-reacts-to-devos-visit-waubonsee-st-0918-20190917-pxgdbg4pobhz5krkigewqc4whq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Waubonsee students who are part of the national group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan — MEChA — said they were disappointed to not have notice of the visit because they said it silenced them. The group works to spread awareness of immigrant rights, help connect students who are underrepresented minorities and help first-generation students navigate higher education, group leaders said. While touring Jefferson High School in Rockford Monday, dozens of protestors, many wearing red T-shirts, carried signs and gathered outside the school to greet DeVos, according to the Rockford Register Star. “Waubonsee tends to show this image that we have a very diverse student population, but we had someone from the Trump administration who has attacked our communities here,” said Giselle Gonzalez, Waubonsee sophomore and president of the MEChA group at the school. . .“At a place like our college where there is a large population of Latinx students, that’s something the school should have thought twice about before letting her come on campus,” Rodriguez said. “It just doesn’t feel safe to be surprised like that.”)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats glorify and praise past, present, and future stoners.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-expungement-seekers-illinois-20190918-72zlavaodzfmxooaw4woyggcge-story.html
— Niles plan commission recommends creating districts for recreational marijuana sales – JENNIFER JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/ct-nhs-cannabis-business-zoning-tl-0919-20190917-eruqldjx75g4xdmvo3mm5g7sym-story.html
— Illinois Gaming Board chair Don Tracy who resigned in June engaged in prohibited political activity while in charge of body that regulates gambling, watchdog finds – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-activity-20190918-ni3foxfhqrbwbc7ipl6xseqgym-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Wednesday, Tracy, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in the 2010 GOP primary, called the report “baseless speculation” and said that he believes it was politically motivated. But he declined to say who he thinks was responsible, other than that he doesn’t believe the governor’s office “had anything to do with it.” “I’m not going to engage in that myself,” he said.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-california-homeless-border-fundraiser-huppke-20190918-y3jfh5lnm5avzcqwkg7vlthv4m-story.html
— State lawmakers press case for monthly cap on insulin costs – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14. The high cost of insulin is one reason why he and his father had less money.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-insulin-costs-legislation-20190917-uneqfimnsbdv7gb42szxqqgmcm-story.html
— Wheaton College students sue city, say rights to free speech, religious liberty were violated by guards booting them from Millennium Park, restricting access – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-millenium-park-wheaton-college-students-first-amendment-lawsuit-20190918-egezy2gndrhjhf7eqzm6fkz24i-story.html
— Principal accused of sexual misconduct was hired by Matteson school district without background and reference checks, records show – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-matteson-principal-background-check-st-0719-20190918-ba4q4agdz5b6llx5tswfrxnt6e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot to headline LGBTQ Victory Fund fundraiser with Chasten Buttigieg in Chicago this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-chasten-buttigieg-victory-fund-fundraiser-20190918-u2r2m2hgy5dtvnkbjvnapep6vu-story.html
— Embattled Palatine high school district considers granting unrestricted locker room access for transgender students – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-palatine-211-transgender-unrestricted-access-20190919-pvladtbw7ja7hfz5rzdbwczfcu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Banning pot shops from downtown ensures Loop remains ‘family friendly,’ Lightfoot says The mayor also wants to ensure the shops are evenly distributed throughout the city. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872927/banning-pot-shops-from-downtown-ensures-loop-remains-family-friendly-lightfoot-says
— Chicago cops could potentially have access to thousands of new cameras — on residents’ front doors Police are starting a pilot program with doorbell camera company Ring, which could aid in solving crime but which raises privacy fears. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20863289/ring-cameras-police-surveillance-privacy-civil-liberties-cpd-doorbell
— High-powered lobbyist has stake in weed dispensary — and he’s looking to open more – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20869562/marijuana-illinois-cannabis-lobbyist-ted-brunsvold-medical
— Ex-Gaming Board chief accused of donating illegal campaign cash — allegations he calls ‘a political hit job’ Don Tracy, an appointee of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, called the executive inspector general’s report “baloney.” “A lot of people around here hate Rauner,” Tracy said from his Downstate office. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872873/illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-contributions-don-tracy
— More eyes watching us? We need to talk first How to use new video doorbell technology should be a matter of public debate and discussion from the start. So far, it hasn’t been. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872447/privacy-ring-doorbells-chicago-police-naperville-arlington-heights-cicero-aurora
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats manipulate, dominate, and exploit children.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20870853/climate-strike-youth-protestors-clean-energy-jobs-act-illinois

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Residents, school leaders urge Antioch to ban marijuana sales – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/residents-school-leaders-urge-antioch-to-ban-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: East Dundee trustees express support, initiate zoning process for pot sales – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/east-dundee-trustees-express-support-initiate-zoning-process-for-pot-sales

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Duckworth demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190918/duckworth-in-mid-term-talks-directly-as-she-takes-on-trump

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Expecting a focus on planned casino, Danville aldermen instead hear from residents about pot – Tracy Crane
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/expecting-a-focus-on-planned-casino-danville-aldermen-instead-hear/article_922283ab-62d0-59e5-993d-74bc7606b196.html

HERALD NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/will-county-residents-learn-about-legalized-recreational-marijuana-at-local-event/ajyfbbv/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Abortion doctor’s widow hadn’t set foot in garage in 25 years Attorney said she didn’t know what he was storing – DEREK BARICHELLO
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/18/abortion-doctors-widow-hadnt-set-foot-in-garage-in-25-years/ajq4gqh/

WSPY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Visited Waubonsee C.C. in Sugar Grove. Trump-haters Critical of Lack of Publication
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/u-s-secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-makes-quiet-visit/article_72520cea-da10-11e9-8c80-53029db70d83.html

WREX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: South Beloit zoning board approves cannabis dispensary off I-90
https://wrex.com/category/2019/09/18/south-beloit-zoning-board-approves-cannabis-dispensary-off-i-90/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— City Reparations Plan Moves Forward – Bob Seidenberg (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support reparations or oppose reparations?)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=26&ArticleID=16973

CHICAGO CURBED
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/9/18/20872171/chicago-cannabis-dispensary-location-lightfoot-ordinance-downtown

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DR. KINZLER TELLS IR WHY HE’S MAKING THE 6TH CD PRIMARY A 3-WAY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/dr-kinzler-tells-ir-why-hes-making-the-6th-cd-primary-a-3-way-race-.html
— WHEATON COLLEGE STUDENTS SUING CITY OF CHICAGO FOR RESTRICTING FREE SPEECH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/wheaton-student-suing-city-of-chicago-for-restricting-free-speech.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/18/looking-on-the-bright-side-10/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Taylor Swift: Trump’s election made me ‘obsessed’ with politics – Caitlin Yilek 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/taylor-swift-trumps-election-made-me-obsessed-with-politics

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Washington Post‘s War on ‘Racist’ Trump Which is really a mission to alienate most of the country. – DONALD DEVINE
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-washington-posts-war-on-racist-trump/

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin: Anchor Baby Policy the ‘Ultimate Magnet’ for Illegal Aliens – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/malkin-anchor-baby-policy-ultimate-magnet-illegal-aliens/
— In Their Extreme Lurch to the Left, Democrats Abandoned Black Americans – Candace Owens
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/09/18/candace-owens-in-their-extreme-lurch-to-the-left-democrats-abandoned-black-americans/
— At Least Quarter of a Million DACA Anchor Babies Living in 37 States – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/17/data-at-least-quarter-of-a-million-daca-anchor-babies-living-in-37-states/

BLAZE
— America does NOT have a gun problem, ‘we have a mental health problem’: Graham Allen talks gun rights with Dan Crenshaw The vast majority of gun-deaths in this country are from suicide
https://www.theblaze.com/graham-allen/dan-crenshaw-houston-youth-summit
— Comedian Chelsea Handler insists that white people should take racial sensitivity classes, be ‘uncomfortable’ about their whiteness – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chelsea-handler-white-people-racial-sensitivity-classes

CHRISTIAN HEADLINES
— Chick-fil-A’s Sales Have Doubled Since LGBT Boycott Began in 2012 – Michael Foust (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support Chick-fil-A or oppose Chick-fil-A?) 
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/chick-fil-a-s-sales-have-doubled-since-lgbt-boycott-began-in-2012.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit,” he told the Biblical Recorder. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.” Cathy’s comments led to calls for boycotts and pledges by mayors in Boston and Chicago to oppose new restaurants opening in their cities. That, in turn, led Mike Huckabee to launch a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Aug. 1, 2012. Hundreds of thousands of customers took part, and the chain broke sales records for a single day.)

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Chicago’s Millennium Park Restricts Evangelism: Today, Wheaton College Students Sue for Access The revised Millennium Park Rules hinder evangelism—and freedom of speech. – ED STETZER 
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2019/september/millennium-park-incident.html

DAILY CALLER
— Anti-Trump Protesters Verbally Abuse Reporter – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/18/protesters-abuse-reporters/

GOPUSA
— Jimmy Carter: ‘I hope there’s an age limit’ on the presidency (DIERSEN: Of course, because Trump is old, White, male, non-veteran, rich, Protestant, German-American, gun-owner, and someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, Trump-haters will get members of the aforesaid groups to demonize, denigrate, and condemn members of the aforesaid groups.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76268

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Tom Fitton calls on DOJ to prosecute public officials who aid illegal alien criminals – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/tom-fitton-calls-on-doj-to-prosecute-public-officials-who-aid-illegal-alien-criminals-826688
— Biden promises more jobs for women than there are U.S. citizens – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/take-it-slow-joe-biden-promises-more-jobs-for-women-than-there-are-u-s-citizens-826868

THE HILL
— Trump visits border wall construction in California to cap three-day trip – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462077-trump-visits-border-wall-construction-in-california-to-cap-three-day
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Hispanics who promote hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462057-latino-bush-staffer-to-fellow-latinos-vote-president-trump-out-of-office

NEW YORK TIMES
— Most Latinos Don’t Back Trump. But Some Wear Their Support Proudly. At a rally in New Mexico this week, Hispanic voters enthusiastically backed the president’s hard-line approach to immigration. – Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/us/latino-hispanics-for-trump.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Facebook Takes Steps To Combat Extremism – Davey Alba, Catie Edmondson and Mike Isaac (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Are you a Republican? The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that non-Republicans call you an extremist.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/technology/facebook-hate-speech-extremism.html
— 2001 Photo of Trudeau in Brownface Makeup Roils Canada Election – Ian Austen
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/world/canada/trudeau-brownface.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The NYT Kavanaugh smear shows why the press is the least-trusted institution in America – Marc A. Thiessen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/17/smearing-brett-kavanaugh-continues/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Loathing Can’t Unite the Country At the Democratic debate, candidates decried divisiveness while sowing division. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/loathing-cant-unite-the-country-11568846645
— Democrat Borrows GOP Playbook in Illinois Race for House Seat Rep. Dan Lipinski blasts his primary challenger Marie Newman’s ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrat-borrows-gop-playbook-in-illinois-race-for-house-seat-11568811754
— Not All Gifted Children Are From Affluent Families To help the poor rise, the education system needs to ‘raise the ceiling’ as well as ‘lift the floor.’ – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/not-all-gifted-children-are-from-affluent-families-11568760089
— U.S. Immigration Courts’ Backlog Exceeds One Million Cases – Michelle Hackman (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-immigration-courts-backlog-exceeds-one-million-cases-11568845885

24/7 WALL STREET
— These Are the Cars Americans Keep the Longest – Paul Ausick (DIERSEN: I have owned my 1972 Cuvette for almost 48 years. I have owned my 1996 Thunderbird LX for almost 24 years.)
https://247wallst.com/autos/2019/09/18/these-are-the-cars-americans-keep-the-longest/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn men. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/16/first-sexual-experience-women-rape-study/2347264001/

IDAHO STATESMAN
— California neo-Nazi running for seat on Garden City council – HAYLEY HARDING
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article235203142.html

SIERRA LEONE TIMES
— Polarized Politics Deepen Divide Over Who Is a ‘Real’ American (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters make it clear a) that they hate America and b) that they will do anything to stop assimilation.
https://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/262460749/polarized-politics-deepen-divide-over-who-is-a-real-american

KPVI
— Local Republicans censure Riggleman, but he claims their reasoning is dishonest – Tyler Arnold
https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/local-republicans-censure-riggleman-but-he-claims-their-reasoning-is/article_6e5b09c0-a3cf-5560-b2ad-58c46b3ba38b.html

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Higher Pay and Parental Leave Could Help VA Address Vacancies, Official Says – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2019/09/higher-pay-and-parental-leave-could-help-va-address-vacancies-official-says/159985/