August 25 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 22 shot Monday in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/22-shot-monday-in-chicago/6387547/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/25/2020

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Following police shooting of Jacob Blake, Chicago students continue to call for defunding CPD – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/following-police-shooting-of-jacob-blake-chicago-students-continue-to-call-for-defunding-cpd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Fires burn overnight in Kenosha, Madison – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if there is a police shooting of a Black in your municipality, Democrats and will loot and riot in your municipality.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-nw-kenosha-wisconsin-police-riots-20200825-2sxleuyalvbnfdj7qmx6ajknte-story.html
— Not everyone wants weed: Chicago rejects plans for Gold Coast pot shop, showing marijuana sentiment can change by the block – ALLY MAROTTI (DIERSEN: To sell pot in a municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that municipality, township, county, state, or country.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-first-chicago-dispensary-plan-denial-20200824-sve4qq3zvjbtno5x5ebceknpvm-story.html
— Proportion of Black cops in Chicago Police Department likely to go down, watchdog says – JOHN BYRNE (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS for almost 9 years and for the Democrats who ran GAO for almost 18 years, a) the proportion of IRS and GAO employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger went up, b) the proportion of IRS and GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older went down, and c) the proportion of IRS and GAO employees who held master’s degrees in accounting like I do and/or were CPAs like I am went down.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-diversity-report-20200824-krno3sffyza3vbuavunlxrj2s4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “RNC Night 1 takeaways: All Trump, all the time; diversity and fear of Biden President Donald Trump has aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention, overshadowing the prime-time speakers and making clear he wants voters to focus on him.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/24/21400472/rnc-night-takeaways-donald-trump-tim-scott-nikki-haley
— When accused murderers are released on electronic monitoring, something is dangerously wrong   We have supported the larger aims of the de-incarceration movement, and we will continue to do so, but this one had better get fixed. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/24/21400180/crime-electronic-monitoring-bail-reform-lori-lightfoot-david-brown-tom-dart-timothy-evans

DAILY HERALD
— Money must be starting point in Elgin homeless discussion – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats always blame Republicans for homelessness.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200825/editorial-money-must-be-starting-point-in-elgin-homeless-discussion

WTTW
— As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/24/rnc-kicks-look-gop-illinois
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Leading up to and during his term as Illinois’ 42nd governor, Bruce Rauner spent some of his personal fortune to help boost the Republican Party in the state. He’s not only no longer doing that, Rauner’s not even registered to vote in Illinois anymore; he’s set to cast his ballot from Florida. It’s a sign of the lurch the Illinois GOP is in: The Congressional delegation is split 13 Democrats to five Republicans, both of the state’s U.S. Senators are Democrats, there are no GOP constitutional officers and Republicans are in super-minorities in both the Illinois House and Senate. It wasn’t always this way; in Gov. Jim Edgar’s day it was Republicans who held the reins in Illinois. But, in another indication of the state party’s identity crisis, Edgar is voting for Democrat Joe Biden instead of President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump just hasn’t grown in office. I hoped when he got elected that maybe he might grow in office,” Edgar said. “He has been more of a disappointment than I thought he would be four years ago, and I was definitely bummed out when he won four years ago. But I’m just – I think this country has suffered a lot that going to take a while to take care of.” While Trump is popular in much of downstate Illinois, Edgar said the President hurts Republican candidates who run statewide, in the city of Chicago and in the suburbs. “If Trump would lose in November, then I think the Republican Party in Illinois statewide has a better chance of coming back,” Edgar said. “Republican candidates have to answer everything Trump says and does. … It hurts them in the suburbs and in the city.” Illinois Republican Party chairman Tim Schneider said on Monday that President Donald Trump can win the state. “Our side has the energy going this election. Who really cares about Sleepy Joe and Kamala Harris,” Schneider said. “People aren’t rushing out the door to vote for Joe Biden.” The “lawlessness in Chicago” will put Trump on the victory path, Schneider said. “With the rioting and the protests … peaceful protest is one thing but rioting and looting and then allowing the mayor of Chicago to barricade her four blocks around her and protect her with 150 police and then not protect our downtown and our Magnificent Mile and what about these terrible crimes and murders and shootings,” Schneider said. “That’s going on in Illinois everywhere with a Democratic mayor and a Democratic governor. We need to make Illinois Republican again so we can institute policies that are positive for the people of Illinois. Keep people from leaving our state. Or as I always say, we’re going to need a wall around Illinois, just to keep people in.” Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers say Democrats who control the General Assembly are stalling on beefing up ethics measures even as for the fourth time prosecutors filed federal charges against a member of the legislature and as powerful utility ComEd has admitted to a massive bribery scheme tied to Democratic Party of Illinois chairman and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.)

WBBM
— ‘There Cannot Be Justice Without Order’: Illinois GOP Leaders Discuss Issues Of Law And Order, Its Impact On Chicago And Illinois – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/rnc-focuses-on-issues-of-law-and-order-impact-on-illinois

WBEZ
— Former Gov. Edgar And Other Moderate Illinois Republicans Say They’ll Vote For Joe Biden – Dave McKiney (DIERSEN: Starting with Jim Thompson, “moderate” Illinois Republican Party (IRP) leaders have focused of driving the base of the IRP out of the IRP, that is, these “moderate” IRP leaders have focused on destroying the IRP. The more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the harder that “moderate” IRP leaders have worked to get rid of you: traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving).)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/former-gov-edgar-and-other-moderate-illinois-republicans-say-theyll-vote-for-joe-biden/2cf9e1d9-b7f7-4848-bbfd-5f41791a8813

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Floyd’s death sparks new activism among communities of color – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if there is a police shooting of a Black in your municipality, Democrats and will loot and riot in your municipality.)
https://qconline.com/news/national/floyd-s-death-sparks-new-activism-among-communities-of-color/article_3d86a8e0-ac15-54e3-be57-83223ea52488.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— More than 100,000 DuPage County voters have submitted vote-by-mail applications Number is already more than double 2018 election total – JOSHUA WELGE (DIERSEN: What percent of these 100,000+ voters are Democrat, Independent, or Republican?)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/08/24/more-than-100-000-dupage-county-voters-have-submitted-vote-by-mail-applications/an4ubhg/

WGLT
— Duckworth Working To Funnel More COVID-19 Relief To Local Governments – TIM SHELLEY (DIERSEN: The hate-filled Republican-hating Duckworth will do everything that she can to funnel more COVID-19 relief to governments that are Democrat.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/duckworth-working-funnel-more-covid-19-relief-local-governments#stream/0

WSPY NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Oswego: Local Republicans Rally to Support Police – Ethan Kruger
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local-republicans-rally-to-support-police/article_8e49ea10-e62d-11ea-b513-3b79f0504d3c.html

NIU TODAY
— New students required to complete sexual misconduct awareness and prevention training (DIERSEN: To what extent does this training demonize, denigrate, and condemn heterosexual males?)
https://www.niutoday.info/2020/08/24/new-students-required-to-complete-sexual-misconduct-awareness-and-prevention-training/

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Armed Home Invasion Reported In Wheaton: Cops Police say one of two men forced his way into a home in the 1700 block of east Evergreen Street. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/s/h7y6s/armed-home-invasion-reported-in-wheaton-cops

DAILY LINE
— Illinois Republicans kick off GOP convention with warnings of ballot “harvesting” – Mark Guarino
https://thedailyline.net/chicago/08/25/2020/illinois-republicans-kick-off-gop-convention-with-warnings-of-ballot-harvesting/

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w/IL 14th CD R cand. & Sen. Jim Oberweis in one of country’s hottest House races
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2020/08/watch-berkowitz-wil-14th-cd-r-cand-on-cable-in-chicago-tonight-web-247/

WIREPOINTS
— Being a financial deadbeat has its costs: Georgia borrows at 1.5%, Illinois at 5.6% – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/being-a-financial-deadbeat-has-its-costs-georgia-borrows-at-1-5-illinois-at-5-6-wirepoints-quicktake/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— RINOs and Never-Trumpers Help Leftists Destroy America – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about RINO leaders in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/08/rinos-and-never-trumpers-help-leftists-destroy-america/

FOX NEWS
— Tim Scott slams Biden on race record, says Democrats want ‘cultural revolution’ GOP senator warns that Democrats aim for ‘socialist utopia’ – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tim-scott-slams-biden-race-record-convention
— Republicans emphasize ‘under God’ in pledge after 2 DNC meetings omitted words Only two of dozens of DNC meetings last week omitted ‘under God,’ but Republicans have seized on the moments nonetheless – Tyler Olson
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-emphasize-under-god-in-pledge-after-some-dnc-meetings-omitted-words
— Ingraham lauds RNC opening night as ‘breath of fresh air’ after DNC’s ‘America is racist nightmare’ Trump ‘cares deeply about the present and future of Americans of all races, all backgrounds, all creeds’ – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/laura-ingraham-rnc-breath-of-fresh-air

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— ‘Racism’ Is a Matter of Definition Perhaps the worst indictment of racial justice activism is its willingness to dismiss personal responsibility. – Winston Reilly (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/24/racism-is-a-matter-of-definition/
— With Funding from the Left, NeverTrump’s Clown Show Hits the Home Stretch There’s nothing principled about boosting a lawless FBI director and being paid millions from a leftist tycoon to perform the role of a Trump-hating conservative while concealing the truth from the public. – Julie Kelly
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/24/with-funding-from-the-left-nevertrumps-clown-show-hits-the-home-stretch/

BREITBART
— Biden Plan Forces Americans to Compete for Jobs Against Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/fact-check-biden-plan-forces-americans-to-compete-for-jobs-against-illegal-aliens/

BLAZE
— Nancy Pelosi calls Republicans ‘domestic enemies’ and ‘enemies of the state’ and stuns MSNBC host – CARLOS GARCIA (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrat leaders officially call for Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, minorities, females, young people, LGBTQers, poor people, illegals, recent immigrants, moderates, liberals, non-Christians, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, etc. TO GET RID OF REPUBLICANS ONCE AND FOR ALL? Of course, the aforesaid motivates Republicans to buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/pelosi-gop-domestic-enemies-state

CNS NEWS
— Democrats Tell the Faithful to Get Lost – Bill Donohue
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/bill-donohue/dems-tell-faithful-get-lost
— Haley: Biden’s ‘A Godsend to Everyone Who Wants America to Apologize, Abstain and Abandon Our Values’ – Patrick Goodenough
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/international/patrick-goodenough/haley-bidens-godsend-everyone-who-wants-america-apologize

DAILY CALLER
— POLL: Trump Leads Biden By 10 Points Among Independents – JORDAN LANCASTER
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/24/yougov-cbs-poll-joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-polling-election-2020-independent-voters/
— Biden Again Quotes Chinese Dictator Chairman Mao In Campaign Appearance – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/24/china-joe-biden-mao-zedong-women-half-sky-quote-abc-robin-roberts-interview/

NEWSMAX
— Convention Reveals a Democratic Party Hijacked by Extremists, Lies – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/Convention-Reveals-a-Democratic-Party-Hijacked-by-Extremism-Lies/2020/08/24/id/983568/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Trump praised as ‘pro-gay marriage’ by loyal appointee – Chad Groening
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/08/25/trump-praised-as-pro-gay-marriage-by-loyal-appointee

NEWS BUSTERS
— Nets Melt Down Over ‘Aggressive,’ ‘Red Meat’ RNC That Said America Isn’t Racist – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/08/25/nets-melt-down-over-aggressive-red-meat-rnc-said-america-isnt

FEDERALIST
— RNC Denounces SPLC As ‘Radical Organization’ That Inspired Shooting At Conservative Organization Eight Years Ago – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/24/rnc-denounces-splc-as-radical-organization-that-inspired-shooting-at-conservative-organization-eight-years-ago/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITES
— Giving Is Its Own Reward – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: What do you give to others? I give a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning (since 2004) and each and every evening (since 2015) free of charge and without any advertising. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who crow that they are a member of a church, that they attend church services, and that they give money to a church and b) who viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who promote BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things. I would focus on those who have made it clear by their words and/or by their actions that they despise/hate conservatives, those who have more money than they do, older people, Missouri Synod Lutherans, German Americans, gun owners, draft avoiders, those who have lived in Crete, federal retirees, and/or those who ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.lutheranchurchcharities.org/devotions.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Chaos in Kenosha Wisconsin as Rioters Burn Buildings, Attack Police – ZACHARY STIEBER (DIERSEN: If/when the Democrats riot in your municipality, which buildings will they burn?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/chaos-in-wisconsin-city-as-rioters-burn-buildings-attack-police_3472915.html
— Scalise Denounces Pelosi After She Called Trump, Allies ‘Enemies’ of US – ISABEL VAN BRUGEN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/scalise-denounces-pelosi-after-she-called-trump-allies-enemies-of-us_3474522.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— ‘Our Family Went from Cotton to Congress’: Tim Scott Celebrates America’s Racial Progress during Convention Speech – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/republican-convention-tim-scott-celebrates-americas-racial-progress/

THE HILL
— St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters give dark warning in convention address – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513479-mccloskeys-give-dark-warning-in-convention-address
— Democrats have the most liberal platform for this critical election – MADISON GESIOTTO
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/513384-democrats-have-the-most-liberal-platform-for-this-critical-election
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Fear overshadows hope at GOP convention’s first night.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513491-the-memo-fear-overshadows-hope-at-gop-conventions-first-night
— CNN cuts away from Trump address to GOP delegates, compares him to Pontius Pilate – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/513416-cnn-cuts-away-from-trump-address-to-gop-delegates-compares-him-to-pontius
— Survey: One-fifth of small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve – NIV ELIS
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/513444-survey-one-fifth-of-small-businesses-will-close-if-conditions-dont-improve
— Democrats’ party affiliation lead shrinks 5 points since June: Gallup – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: To vote for Democrats is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513339-democrats-party-affiliation-lead-shrinks-5-points-since-june-gallup
— RNC warned by local health officials about lack of masks at convention – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513424-rnc-warned-by-local-health-officials-about-lack-of-masks-at-convention
— Nikki Haley: US ‘is not a racist country’ – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513487-nikki-haley-us-us-not-a-racist-country
— Trump claims Democrats ‘using COVID to steal an election’ – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513389-trump-claims-democrats-using-covid-to-steal-an-election

POLITICO
— In grievance-filled speech, St. Louis couple warn of chaos in the suburbs if Democrats elected “Make no mistake: No matter where you live, your family will not be safe in the radical Democrats’ America,” Patricia McCloskey warned. – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/24/mccloskey-convention-speech-guns-suburbs-401297

ROLL CALL
— Republicans dislike social media fact-checking, Democrats welcome it, survey says About 73 percent of Democrats strongly or somewhat approve of the labeling of elected officials’ posts as inaccurate or misleading, according to Pew survey – Gopal Ratnam (DIERSEN: What percent of fact checkers are Democrats? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/08/25/republicans-dislike-social-media-fact-checking-democrats-welcome-it-survey-says/

CNN
— Tim Scott delivers powerful speech touching on race and the ‘promise of America’ – Maegan Vazquez
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/24/politics/tim-scott-republican-national-convention-speech/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Do New York City Voters Want Another White Mayor? The Black Lives Matter protests and a pandemic may have shifted the political dynamic in favor of progressive candidates of color. – Jeffery C. Mays (DIERSEN: Democrats hint that they might not loot and riot if voters elect Democrat mayors who are minority, female, LGBTQ, moderate, liberal, non-Christian, non-veteran, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. But wait, look at Chicago.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/nyregion/black-race-mayor-nyc.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans Renominate Trump in a Roll Call Infused With Fear-Mongering. As 336 party delegates gathered to renominate the president, some warned that “Joe Biden is hiding in the dark, waiting to take the lives of our unborn babies.””
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/us/politics/rnc-trump.html
— Trump’s Fights Are Their Fights. They Have His Back Unapologetically. Many supporters of President Trump said in interviews that he had succeeded on issues that matter to them. And they dismissed as unimportant the behavior that critics say makes him unfit for office. – Trip Gabriel (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Trump are anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/us/politics/trump-reelection-supporters.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate those who are Trump supporters, Republican, American, White, male, older, conservative, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, Italian American, German American, gun owners, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/roll-call-republican-convention/2020/08/24/e24451b2-e639-11ea-970a-64c73a1c2392_story.html

USA TODAY
— Nikki Haley calls out Democrats’ ‘cancel culture’, defends Pres. Trump (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have focused on canceling people and canceling organizations. I would focus on those who have focused on canceling a) conservatives, b) conservative organizations, and c) Republican organizations.)
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/politics/2020/08/25/rnc-nikki-haley-calls-out-democrats-cancel-culture/5629695002/

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Minnesota activists go to Kenosha protests for Jacob Blake with lessons to share Kenosha shooting leads some to Wisconsin, others to Hennepin Government Center – Maya Rao (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if there is a police shooting of a Black in your municipality, Democrats and will loot and riot in your municipality.)
https://www.startribune.com/local-activists-head-to-kenosha-with-lessons-to-share/572208372/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Kenosha, Wis., Sees Second Night of Violence as Unrest Spreads – Erin Ailworth and Julie Wernau (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if there is a police shooting of a Black in your municipality, Democrats and will loot and riot in your municipality.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kenosha-wis-sees-second-night-of-violence-as-unrest-spreads-11598362900
— Kenosha, Wis., Protests Over Jacob Blake Police Shooting Turn Violent Injured Black man said to be in intensive care as officers are placed on leave, governor authorizes limited mobilization of National Guard – Erin Ailworth and Julie Wernau (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if there is a police shooting of a Black in your municipality, Democrats and will loot and riot in your municipality.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/violence-flares-in-kenosha-wis-after-video-shows-police-shooting-black-man-11598278903
— New Thinking on Covid Lockdowns: They’re Overly Blunt and Costly Blanket business shutdowns—which the U.S. never tried before this pandemic—led to a deep recession. Economists and health experts say there may be a better way. – Greg Ip
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-lockdowns-economy-pandemic-recession-business-shutdown-sweden-coronavirus-11598281419
— For Many Pandemic Victims, Lingering Effects Stress Insurance Coverage Doctors and researchers warn that the need for extended and expensive care could burden public safety-net programs like Medicare – Stephanie Armour
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-many-pandemic-victims-lingering-effects-stress-insurance-coverage-11598347801
— Positive Drug Tests Among U.S. Workers Reach 15-Year High Percentage of U.S. employees shown to be using marijuana climbs as more states legalize recreational use – Anne Steele (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if I had been a marijuana user, a) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966 when I was 18 years old or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, c) Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, d) IRS would not have hired me in 1971 and promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, and e) GAO would not have hired me in 1980, promoted me in 1986, or let me work there or almost 18 years.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-workers-testing-positive-for-drugs-reaches-highest-level-in-15-years-11598347802
— How Not to Be an Antiracist The focus should be on invidious discrimination, not statistical disparities and social change. – Kenneth L. Marcus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-not-to-be-an-antiracist-11598289191

BLOOMBERG
— Diversity In Finance Is Slowly Improving – Barry Ritholtz
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/diversity-finance-slowly-improving-180010109.html

WEEK
— How the Republican National Convention became CPAC – Bonnie Kristian
https://theweek.com/articles/931977/how-republican-national-convention-became-cpac

ATLANTIC
— What It Means to Become American – Conor Friedersdorf (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, to be American is to be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/an-immigrants-plea-dont-turn-our-america-white/615646/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Survey Asks: “What’s It Like to be a Journalist in 2020?” (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how the following have treated me since 2000 as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor: a) past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) past and present leaders of Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) past and present leaders of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, d) past and present Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff, campaign volunteers, etc., f) those who had/have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, and g) those who I have sued.)
http://editorandpublisher.com/stories/survey-asks-whats-it-like-to-be-a-journalist-in-2020,172041

GAY CITY NEWS
— Inside the Very Anti-LGBTQ GOP Party Platform — From 2016! – Matt Tracy (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the destruction of traditional family.)
https://www.gaycitynews.com/inside-the-very-anti-lgbtq-gop-party-platform-from-2016/

LGBTQ NATION
— Republican National Convention will feature racists, anti-LGBTQ activists & con men – Bil Browning (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ promote the destruction of the Republican Party. I should write a book about those who promote LGBTQ, their operatives, and their dupes who have worked the hardest to destroy me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/08/republican-national-convention-will-feature-racists-anti-lgbtq-activists-con-men/

August 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 Illinois Today: IL announces 1,893 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths 20 Illinois counties at warning level for COVID-19, including Will, Grundy
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1893-new-covid-19-cases-6-deaths-/6384717/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/23/2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Trump’s sister to promote hatred against Trump. The more that you promote hatred against Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote you.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-sister-criticizes-president-in-newly-released-secret-recordings/6384520/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 1,893 New Coronavirus Cases, 6 Additional Deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-1893-new-coronavirus-cases-6-additional-deaths/2326966/

CBS2
— Days Off Canceled, 12-Hour Shifts For Chicago Police Officers On Saturday, Aug. 29 And On Labor Day Weekend
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/23/days-off-canceled-12-hour-shifts-for-chicago-police-officers-on-saturday-aug-29-and-on-labor-day-weekend/
— Evanston City Leaders Set Up Reparations Fund For African-Americans (DIERSEN: Questions for Wheaton City Council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4676388-evanston-city-leaders-set-up-reparations-fund-for-african-americans/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump campaign unveils convention speakers, POTUS to speak every night
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-campaign-unveils-convention-speakers-potus-to-speak-every-night

WBBM
— DuPage: Price of the Pandemic – Craig Dellimore
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/at-issue-dupage-price-of-the-pandemic

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican National Convention: Trump expected to appear each night as GOP seeks to show contrast with Biden – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-trump-rnc-republican-national-convention-20200823-wcovcn6znvendcmqg7yjap2t3u-story.html
— With late summer cases stubbornly high, Illinois faces a ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19 risk this fall, researcher says – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-perfect-storm-20200823-6ttheapgebacfk5jyiooprn3t4-story.html
— Republican National Convention: Trump expected to appear each night as GOP seeks to show contrast with Biden – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-trump-rnc-republican-national-convention-20200823-wcovcn6znvendcmqg7yjap2t3u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Activists urge Pritzker to send National Guard to Chicago, claim Lightfoot ‘can’t control the city’ “These police are on their own out there, and it’s despicable what’s going on in this city … We’re a laughingstock in the nation right now,” said community activist Frank Coconate. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/8/23/21398141/activists-pritzker-national-guard-chicago-lightfoot-control
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/23/21396424/laura-washington-joe-biden-kamala-harris-donald-trump-wizard-oz
— Republicans will focus on ‘Honoring the Great American Story’ at convention The convention will feature prominently a number of well-known Trump supporters, including members of the Trump family, but also those whom the GOP say are members of the “silent majority” of Americans who have been aided by Trump’s policies. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/23/21397989/republicans-will-focus-on-honoring-the-great-american-story-at-convention
— Illinois surpasses 220,000 total COVID-19 cases
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/8/23/21397647/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— Lake County Democrats moving to oust Link ahead of his schedule – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200823/lake-county-democrats-moving-to-oust-link-ahead-of-his-schedule
— Wheaton details city council candidate filing process (DIERSEN: Questions for Wheaton City Council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, reparations, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200823/wheaton-details-city-council-candidate-filing-process
— Trump’s vision of American greatness at center of convention – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200822/news/308229894/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds gather at Lincoln Square Mall to support police – ANTHONY ZILIS
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/courts-police-fire/hundreds-gather-at-lincoln-square-mall-to-support-police/article_3e5945a8-7262-5d5b-a3f7-0b97f99bf780.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Bloomington mayor apologizes for dancing at restaurant without a mask – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-mayor-apologizes-for-dancing-at-restaurant-without-a-mask/article_4d0ca8c5-462f-58d8-a8e9-1f9c169ab61d.html

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Widow of murdered retired St. Louis police captain to speak at Republican National Convention – Valerie Schremp Hahn
https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/widow-of-murdered-retired-st-louis-police-captain-to-speak-at-republican-national-convention/article_dac49cc9-b8f7-539b-9067-03f28b531392.html

BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Congressman Adam Kinzinger votes no on $25B Postal Service bill
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/08/23/congressman-adam-kinzinger-votes-no-on-25b-postal-service-bill/a9arhj2/

SPRINGFIELD PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: American Conservative Union ratings released State Rep. Brad Halbrook rated one of the most conservative lawmakers in Springfield – Travis Akin
https://patch.com/illinois/springfield-il/american-conservative-union-ratings-released

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 13,765 Cases, 529 Deaths The DuPage County case count includes 106 new cases since Saturday. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-13-765-cases-529-deaths

LAKE GENEVA REGIONAL NEWS
— Carthage College to require students to learn ‘race history’ – TERRY FLORES (DIERSEN: Those who promote “race history” promote hated against those who are White, law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christians, Italian Americans, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.lakegenevanews.net/news/local/carthage-college-to-require-students-to-learn-race-history/article_7627202c-dc0f-5d24-a8a7-f71080cab039.html

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Is Illinois Prepared for Vote-By-Mail? – Daniel C. Vock
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/is-illinois-prepared-for-vote-by-mail

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Does ‘diversity’ include GOP? – LARRY PENNER
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/23/letters-to-the-editor-does-diversity-include-gop/
(FROM THE LETTER: During the 2020 Democratic National Convention, five Republicans crossed the aisle to speak and endorse Joe Biden for president: John Kasich, Susan Molinari, Colin Powell, Christine Whitman and Meg Whitman. Mr. Biden promised that if elected president he would have the most diverse cabinet and administration in history, representing the gorgeous American mosaic. He also promised to appoint the first female African-American Supreme Court justice. Republicans represent a significant portion of America. How many of them will be invited to serve in Mr. Biden’s Cabinet and administration? Will any of these five Republicans be offered a job in a Biden White House? Will Mr. Biden make a public commitment on this issue of inclusion for Republicans prior to Election Day? Voters want to know.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— OUTSTANDING: Republican National Committee passes resolutions defending Christopher Columbus and blasting ‘cancel culture’ – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republicans-pass-resolutions-defending-christopher-columbus-and-blasting-cancel-culture
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans opted against drafting a 2020 platform, but they did agree on a handful of statements that reflect the party’s core values. The Republican National Committee passed seven resolutions during its annual summer meeting before members and this cycle’s convention delegates vote Monday to renominate President Trump as the GOP standard-bearer for the general election against Democrat Joe Biden. The RNC’s business agenda included affirming its decision to keep its 2016 platform, essentially a nonbinding messaging document outlining Republican positions on a range of issues, until 2024. They also stuck up for Christopher Columbus, credited with the 1492 European discovery of the “New World” of the Americas. Statues erected in Columbus’s honor were toppled or desecrated this summer during protests against racial injustice over the Italian explorer’s treatment of indigenous people, particularly in modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Republicans on Saturday also ripped “cancel” or “callout” culture, which encourages boycotts of people or businesses by those who don’t condone their comments or actions. “The Republican National Committee voted to approve seven resolutions 1) to conserve history and combat prejudice with respect to Christopher Columbus 2) to uphold the First Amendment in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ‘cancel culture’ amendment,” Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer tweeted. Other resolutions touted the Trump administration’s accomplishments, urged Congress to do more to prevent Chinese companies dominating the country’s medical supply chain amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and pushed lawmakers “to overhaul the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 refuting the legitimacy of the Southern Poverty Law Center to identify hate groups,” according to Shafer. A second GOP official in the Westin Charlotte meeting room, closed to reporters and TV crews, confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the resolutions were passed. National Republican Committee leaders and state party committee heads are gathering this weekend to provide updates, take part in training sessions, and attend meetings on topics from budgets to internal rules. They’ll be joined on Monday by Republican convention delegates to vote on the 2020 presidential nomination. Trump is visiting Asheville, North Carolina, next week, but White House and campaign aides remain mum on whether he plans to make a surprise appearance in Charlotte. The president plans to deliver his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday at the White House. Most of the Charlotte convention will be replaced by virtual prime-time programming similar to the Democratic convention last week. The Charlotte host committee has already begun its closeout process, which incorporates $3.2 million worth of cash and in-kind donations to the local community that had banked on a convention-related economic boost.)
— Trump runs as protector of the Republican base – W. James Antle III (DIERSEN: Who represents the Republican Party base in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county? I represent the Republican Party base in my precinct and I am one of the far too few who represent the Republican Party base in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, and in DuPage County. The Republican Party base supports the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. Beyond tragically, far too many leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party reject some, if not most, if not all of the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-runs-as-protector-of-the-republican-base

BREITBART
— OUTSTANDING: Champaign Rallies to Support Illinois Police Department – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2020/08/23/video-community-rallies-support-illinois-police-department/
— 45 Questions the Media Should Ask Joe Biden and Kamala Harris – REBECCA MANSOUR (DIERSEN: Questions for candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, reparations, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/23/45-questions-the-media-should-ask-joe-biden-and-kamala-harris/
— Barack Obama: Joe Biden Goals ‘Not that Different’ from Bernie Sanders – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/23/barack-obama-joe-biden-goals-not-that-different-bernie-sanders/
— Detroit Absentee Ballot Chaos: ‘So Inaccurate We Can’t Even Attempt to Make Right’ – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/23/detroit-absentee-ballot-chaos-inaccurate-cant-even-attempt-make-right/

DAILY WIRE
— Los Angeles Ignored Roughly 25,000 Requests From ICE To Turn Over Illegal Immigrants Arrested For Other Crimes – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/los-angeles-ignored-roughly-25000-requests-from-ice-to-turn-over-illegal-immigrants-arrested-for-other-crimes

THE HILL
— Trump bets it all on the base – NIALL STANAGE (DIERSEN: Who represents the Republican Party base in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county? I represent the Republican Party base in my precinct and I am one of the far too few who represent the Republican Party base in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, and in DuPage County. The Republican Party base supports the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. Beyond tragically, far too many leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party reject some, if not most, if not all of the aforesaid planks.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/512675-the-memo-trump-bets-it-all-on-the-base
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs shout at legal/illegal immigrants that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Democrats and RINOs count on legal/illegal immigrants to help them get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/512695-yes-american-cities-and-towns-welcome-immigrants

NEW YORK TIMES
— Why Trump Never Stops Talking About ‘Our Suburbs’ – Brian F. Schaffner, Jesse H. Rhodes and Raymond J. La Raja (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that the fewer Blacks who live in a municipality, municipal district, precinct, or neighborhood, the more racist that the Republicans are who live in that municipality, municipal district, precinct, or neighborhood.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/opinion/trump-racism-suburbs.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters use slavery to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/books/review/lost-cause-meacham.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, the hate-filled Trump-hating mainstream news media promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/books/review/brian-stelter-hoax.html
— U.S. Schools Revamp Curricula in Response to Black Lives Matter – Reuters (DIERSEN: How much more strongly will Democrat teachers urge their students to hate those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/08/23/us/23reuters-global-race-usa-textbooks.html

NEW YORK POST
— Portland cops stand by as groups of protesters clash with guns, smoke bombs – Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
https://nypost.com/2020/08/23/portland-cops-stand-by-as-protesters-clash-with-guns-smoke-bombs/

WASHINGTON POST
— More than 500,000 mail ballots were rejected in the primaries. That could make the difference in battleground states this fall. – Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rejected-mail-ballots/2020/08/23/397fbe92-db3d-11ea-809e-b8be57ba616e_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/maryanne-trump-barry-secret-recordings/2020/08/22/30d457f4-e334-11ea-ade1-28daf1a5e919_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/22/another-argument-bidens-experience-his-veteran-staff-advisers/
— A trillion here and a trillion there — pretty soon, it’s real money! – Robert J. Samuelson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-trillion-here-and-a-trillion-there–pretty-soon-its-real-money/2020/08/23/31ccaf78-e3d2-11ea-b69b-64f7b0477ed4_story.html

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
— Kamala Harris’ mother was the real trailblazer Shyamala Gopalan Harris came from India at 19 to chart an impressive career in the U.S. – JAYA PADMANABHAN (DIERSEN: I was one of the few Republicans who IRS’s Chicago office promoted to GS-12. I was one of the few IRS Chicago office employees who passed the CPA examination on their first attempt. I was one of the few GAO Chicago office employees who passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on their first attempt. I was one of the very few GAO Chicago office employees who became a licensed CPA. I was one of the few Republicans who GAO’s Chicago office promoted to GS-13.)
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news-columnists/in-brown-type-kamala-harris-isnt-the-trailblazer-her-mother-was/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Covid-19 Is Dividing the American Worker The rapid adoption of remote work and automation could accelerate inequalities in place for decades. Economists say the resulting ‘K’ shaped recovery will be good for professionals—and bad for everyone else. – Christopher Mims
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-is-dividing-the-american-worker-11598068859

FORBES
— Does ‘Black Lives Matter’ Hinder Or Help Universal Equity? Three Diversity Executives Speak Out – Sheila Callaham (DIERSEN: BLM promotes hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christians, Italian Americans, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2020/08/23/does-black-lives-matter-hinder-or-help-universal-equity-three-diversity-executives-speak-out/#3c225b271967
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote social justice is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christians, Italian Americans, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2020/08/23/without-social-justice-a-severe-economic-collapse-awaits-us/#5e79a0463585

WSET
— OUTSTANDING: Halifax Co. citizens hold rally in support of police and Second Amendment rights – Caroline Kealy & Kaicey Baylor
https://wset.com/news/local/halifax-co-citizens-hold-rally-in-support-of-police-and-second-amendment-rights

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Black Trans Lives Matter mural formally unveiled in Andersonville – Emily Reilly
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Black-Trans-Lives-Matter-mural-formally-unveiled-in-Andersonville/69109.html

August 18 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump responds to Michelle Obama’s DNC address, credits husband for his election – JORDYN PHELPS
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-responds-to-michelle-obamas-dnc-address-credits-husband-for-his-election/6375811/
— Chicago looting update: Businesses still boarded up 1 week after looters ransacked River North, Mag Mile, Loop – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-businesses-still-boarded-up-1-week-after-looting-/6375021/

WGN TV
— Chicago police announce several arrests in Aug. 10 looting
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-police-announce-several-arrests-in-aug-10-looting/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Trump counters Joe Biden with law and order message in Minnesota – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-minnesota-wisconsin-20200817-btorvyriojhtpj3rdyegbw5vj4-story.html
— St. Louis couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters will appear at Republican National Convention – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-nw-st-louis-couple-guns-mccloskey-rnc-20200818-ksamauyoczh5llwan74ypsptya-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Disgusting, tragic pot pushers push disgusting, tragic pot. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-ent-jim-belushi-cannabis-tv-show-20200818-zj367edirfayxh6vahvbcex5ca-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black Lives Matter a priority at Black Caucus meeting Young activists working inside and outside of politics bring BLM message to the Democratic convention. – Mary Mitchell (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/17/21372948/democratic-national-convention-black-lives-matter-we-the-people-priority-black-caucus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) promote Biden and b) promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21373131/democratic-national-convention-illinois-delegation-labor-durbin-chuy
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21373223/former-first-lady-michelle-obama-democratic-national-convention-speech-trump-biden
— Webb report ensures Kim Foxx has re-election running mate — Jussie Smollett “Aside from him coming out with an actual criminal charge against her, it’s about as devastating a report as a sitting state’s attorney can have leveled against them,” Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison said. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372810/webb-report-kim-foxx-re-election-obrien-republican-jussie-smollett

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Suburban homes are suddenly selling fast Agents say the long-lingering pandemic has people thinking their homes are too small and have too little outdoor space to suit the new all-at-home lifestyle. – DENNIS RODKIN (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What discourages Republicans from buying homes in neighborhoods (for example, my neighborhood), in precincts (for example, my Milton Township Precinct 9), in municipal districts (for example, Wheaton’s West District), in municipalities (for example, Wheaton), in townships (for example, Milton Township), in county districts (for example, DuPage County’s 4th District), in counties (for example, DuPage County), and in Illinois? ANSWER: Seeing that the aforesaid are being invaded by nasty vicious hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/suburban-homes-are-suddenly-selling-fast

WBBM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Democrats.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/illinois-delegates-focus-on-getting-vote-out-at-dnc

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Republicans complain about Pritzker trying to withdraw from patronage consent decree – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted patronage, promoted political affiliation discrimination, promoted reverse discrimination, promoted age discrimination, and promoted retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors knew full-well a) that my wife had helped elect Jim Thompson and b) that Thompson promoted patronage and political affiliation discrimination. (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutan_v._Republican_Party_of_Illinois and http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/us/seeking-return-to-ways-of-patronage-in-politics.html ) Because of the position taken by the Republican Party of Illinois in Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois, my U.S. Senators and their staff members and my U.S. Representatives and their staff members made it very clear that they did NOT want to hear my complaints about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in the federal government. All my critics/opponents, all their operatives and all their dupes promote patronage and political affiliation discrimination and reject the decision in Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors treated me like I was part of a plot to stop them from hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females. They were fully aware of the arguments that Thompson, Jim Edgar, and Lee Daniels made in Rutan that government employers should be allowed to engage in patronage and political affiliation discrimination.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200817/republicans-complain-about-pritzker-trying-to-withdraw-from-patronage-consent-decree
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a recent filing in federal court, the administration said offices under the governor should be allowed out of the decree. It said that during the 48 years the decree has been in effect there have been numerous changes to employment law, including the Rutan decision stemming from an Illinois case that said most government jobs should be free of political considerations when hiring, firing, promoting or transferring employees. An exception is made for policy-making jobs. The administration argued that there is now a comprehensive list of jobs that are covered by Rutan and those that are not. It said many other changes have been made and “the objective of the 1972 decree has been achieved.” Mazzochi said that is not the case. “The spirit of the Shakman decree is that our public jobs should not be used to coerce support for a political machine and the Pritzker administration has been sidestepping these decrees since he took office,” she said. “To claim as the governor has that Illinois has made patronage a thing of the past is to laugh in the face of facts.” She cited the special master brought in to monitor hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation after it was discovered political appointees were put into jobs that were covered by the Rutan decision. The appointments were made during the tenures of former Govs. Pat Quinn and Rod Blagojevich. In February, the special master complained in a report that the Pritzker administration had taken steps to make it more difficult to monitor hiring practices at the agency.)

CHAMPAIGN/URBANS NEWS GAZETTE
— Long gone, ‘Big Jim’ left big footprints on Illinois – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-long-gone-big-jim-left-big-footprints-on-illinois/article_fb7f39d9-655f-5f64-a34f-10be02e8ea10.html

SOUTHERN
— Low census response across Southern Illinois puts millions of federal dollars at risk – Molly Parker
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/low-census-response-across-southern-illinois-puts-millions-of-federal-dollars-at-risk/article_cb583bb3-62c9-5a49-9af9-1c299f3cf5cc.html

RIVER BENDER
— Illinois Republican Chair Blasts Pritzker For Participating In Madigan Convention (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/illinois-republican-chair-blasts-pritzker-for-participating-in-madigan-convention-43778.cfm

BUREAU COUNTY NEWS
— Redistricting reformers seek to change to mapping process Illinoisans can use app to draw their own communities – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/08/18/redistricting-reformers-seek-to-change-to-mapping-process/aow4uil/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Postal workers concerned about delivering ballots on time – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/postal-workers-concerned-about-delivering-ballots-on-time
— Nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/report-nursing-home-cases-up-nearly-80-in-covid-19-rebound
— Portland protest violence complicates police reform progress – KRISTINE FRAZAO
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/portland-protest-violence-making-progress-on-police-reform-more-complicated

WSIL TV
— Illinois Democrats kick off DNC with focus on protecting American workers – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: Illinois Democrats do everything that they can to replace employees who are citizens of America with employees who are citizens of foreign countries.)
https://wsiltv.com/2020/08/17/illinois-democrats-kick-off-dnc-with-focus-on-protecting-american-workers/

SOUTHSIDE PATCH
— If Foxx Lied To Public She Represents Take Away Her Law License False statements to public about Jussie Smollett case will haunt Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx well beyond election. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/southside/s/h7oo1/if-foxx-lied-to-public-she-represents-take-away-her-law-license

CHICAGO BOOTH
— Chick-fil-A and the rise of activist capitalism Social media has changed the calculus of exit versus voice – JOHN PAUL ROLLERT (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters make it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://review.chicagobooth.edu/economics/2020/article/chick-fil-and-rise-activist-capitalism

CENTER SQUARE
— Liberal governors want stimulus funds for illegal immigrants – William Haupt III
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/op-ed-liberal-governors-want-stimulus-funds-for-illegal-immigrants/article_d96306fa-e09a-11ea-8fdc-8bf64cfade77.html

NORTH COOK NEWS
— District 65 faces backlash for comment about prioritizing students of color for in-class learning – Juliette Fairley
https://northcooknews.com/stories/548480897-district-65-faces-backlash-for-comment-about-prioritizing-students-of-color-for-in-class-learning

WIREPOINTS
— More reasons why Illinois’ credit rating is circling junk: Bond lawsuits and Fed borrowing – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/why-illinois-credit-rating-is-still-circling-junk-bond-lawsuits-and-fed-borrowing-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Champaign Health District Passed Illegal Mask Ordinance – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will your municipality, your township, and/or your county pass illegal ordinances to get rid of those who share your demographics?)
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/champaign-health-district-passed-illegal-mask-ordinance/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS TEACHERS’ UNIONS FUNNEL NEARLY $3.9 MILLION TO MADIGAN – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-teachers-unions-funnel-nearly-3-9-million-to-madigan/

CAPITOL FAX
— “If the health department closes our entire office down, how are we going to do early voting or anything for that matter?”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/if-the-health-department-closes-our-entire-office-down-how-are-we-going-to-do-early-voting-or-anything-for-that-matter/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Nick Sandmann to speak at RNC – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/17/nick-sandmann-speak-rnc-report/

FOX NEWS
— Giuliani calls on Trump to declare Black Lives Matter a domestic terror organization ‘This is an illegal organization and their intent is to overthrow our government.’ – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/giuliani-trump-black-lives-matter-domestic-terrorism
— Trump campaign slams first night of Democratic convention as a ‘Hollywood-produced infomercial’ The campaign argued the ‘radical socialist leftist takeover of Joe Biden is complete’ – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-slams-dnc-hollywood-infomercial
— Bob Woodson blasts Black Lives Matter, says ‘race grievance vigilantes’ are ‘destroying this nation’ Woodson Center founder says BLM ‘has migrated from social justice’ to attacking ‘the nuclear family’ – Angelica Stabile
https://www.foxnews.com/us/bob-woodson-black-lives-matter-grievance-vigilantes
— Trump campaign adviser: First night of DNC painted America as ‘dystopian, racist hellscape’ ‘This was for a crowd in Brooklyn, New York, rather than places like Beloit, Wisconsin’ – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/steve-cortes-dnc-america-dystopian-racist-hellscape
— Trump calls Biden ‘Trojan horse for socialism’ in fiery speech ahead of Democratic Convention The escalation of attacks against the former vice president come as the Democratic National Convention gets underway – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-biden-trojan-horse-socialism
— Ted Cruz reacts to DNC opening night, says Dems ‘care more about the woke mob than … working men and women’ Senator blasts Dems for ‘not saying a meaningful word about the riots’ in cities across US – Angelica Stabile
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ted-cruz-democrats-woke-mob-working-americans
— Eric Trump rejects ‘fluffy messages’ of Democratic National Convention: There was no specificity
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/eric-trump-rejects-fluffy-messages-of-democratic-national-convention-there-was-no-specificity

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Should Joe Biden Apologize For His Party’s Support Of Slavery? Democrats want to talk about the filibuster as a vestige of Jim Crow instead of talking about their cynical will to power. Turn the tables. – JAMES MCELROY
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/should-joe-biden-apologize-for-his-partys-support-of-slavery/

AMERICAN THINKER
— “Mostly peaceful” Antifa and BLM protesters almost beat a man to death – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/08/mostly_peaceful_antifa_and_blm_protesters_almost_beat_a_man_to_death.html

BREITBART
— Democratic National Convention Dominated by Divisive Racial Justice Talking Points Despite ‘Unity’ Platform – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/17/dnc-dominated-racial-justice-talking-points-despite-unity-platform/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Soros Water Boy Kasich Speaking At Democrat Convention – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/33108-soros-water-boy-kasich-speaking-democrat-convention

NEWSMAX
— Race Politics, Tolerance of Violence Rule Media, Democrats – Clarence McKee
https://www.newsmax.com/clarencevmckee/activist-democratic-hinnant-journalism/2020/08/17/id/982536/
— Rep. Collins: Dems Using Scare Tactics Hoping to Defeat Trump – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/doug-collins-democrats-convention-pressley/2020/08/17/id/982529/

PATRIOT POST
— Everything the Left Touches It Ruins. Now Add Science. – Dennis Prager ·
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/72795-everything-the-left-touches-it-ruins-now-add-science-2020-08-18

PJ MEDIA
— The Media Loves ‘Birther’ Conspiracy Theories About Republican Candidates – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2020/08/17/flashback-the-media-loves-birther-conspiracy-theories-about-republican-candidates-n799315

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Facebook’s Fact-Check Board Gets a Lot of ‘Likes’ From Soros – Sharyl Attkisson (DIERSEN: Would Facebook hire me to be a fact checker? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2020/08/04/factcheck_sidebar_factcheck_sidebar_factcheck_sidebar_factcheck_sidebar__124710.html

THE HILL
— St. Louis couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matters demonstrators to take part in GOP convention – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512441-couple-in-viral-images-pointing-guns-at-black-lives-matter-protesters-to
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Michelle Obama shines, scorching Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512456-the-memo-michelle-obama-shines-scorching-trump

ABC NEWS
— Trump responds to Michelle Obama’s DNC address: ‘Thanks for your very kind words Michelle!’ – Jordyn Phelps
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-responds-michelle-obamas-dnc-address-kind-words/story?id=72440035

NBC NEWS
— Democratic convention’s focus on racial justice omits policy demands of BLM protesters – Janell Ross (DIERSEN: So far, what demands have protesters, vandals, looters, and rioters made on your mayor and how has your mayor responded to those demands? Should mayors be required to issue press releases that detail a) the demands that have been made on them, b) the individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries that made those demands, and c) exactly how they responded to those demands?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/democratic-convention-s-focus-racial-justice-omits-policy-demands-blm-n1237059
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump deploys the ‘angry Black woman’ trope against Kamala Harris.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-deploys-angry-black-woman-trope-against-kamala-harris-n1236975

UPI
— 2020 Democratic National Convention opens with Black Lives Matter tribute – Daniel Uria (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/08/17/First-night-of-virtual-2020-DNC-tackles-Black-Lives-Matter-COVID-19-pandemic/4731597711844/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Might Cheat. Activists Are Getting Ready. Election sabotage needs to be met with the largest protests yet.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/opinion/trump-contested-election-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democratic convention embraces Black Lives Matter – Annie Linskey (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democratic-convention-embraces-black-lives-matter/2020/08/18/f1de2ce8-e0f7-11ea-b69b-64f7b0477ed4_story.html
— President Trump and Joe Biden are the oldest nominees for president, ever – Paige Winfield (DIERSEN: The older that you get, the more that you have to defend your physical and mental health. No health problem or any other kind of problem has stopped me from putting together a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and sending it out a) each and every morning since 2004 and b) each and every evening since 2015.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/17/health-202-president-trump-joe-biden-are-oldest-nominees-president-ever/
— On Democratic convention’s first night, speakers blame Trump for America’s woes The virtual event showcases dozens of testimonials, culminating in an indictment from Michelle Obama (DIERSEN: Who blames you? I should write a book about those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus Republican candidates who lost elections and/or almost lost elections, their campaign managers, their political consultants, their major donors, their staff members, their volunteers, etc. I would focus on those who a) blame me, b) blame what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, and c) blame what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who I have sued. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/08/17/democratic-national-convention-live-updates/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump rips ‘communist’ de Blasio as a ‘fool’ who ruined NYC – Mark Moore and Lia Eustachewich
https://nypost.com/2020/08/17/trump-de-blasio-is-a-communist-and-fool-that-ruined-nyc/

BOSTON HERALD
— Biden’s VP pick has problematic past, present – JAY AMBROSE
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/08/18/bidens-vp-pick-has-problematic-past-present/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mayhem at the Magnificent Mile Chicago’s mayor finally denounces protests that have turned criminal. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mayhem-at-the-magnificent-mile-11597606532
— Biden Supporters More Likely Than Trump’s to Vote by Mail, Poll Shows New Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey finds Democrats are more confident than Republicans that November results would be tallied accurately – Alexa Corse
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-supporters-more-likely-than-trumps-to-vote-by-mail-poll-shows-11597683600
— The Dangerous Consequences of Putting Race First Yale shows us how it plays out in practice. More discrimination divides us and feeds resentments. – Gerard Baker (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, everyone is under ever-increasing pressure to give preference to those who are minority, female, younger, poor, veterans, citizens of foreign countries, those who are in America illegally, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, moderate, liberal, non-Christian, non-Italian American, and/or non-German American.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-dangerous-consequences-of-putting-race-first-11597683661

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/isabeltogoh/2020/08/18/you-cannot-fake-your-way-through-the-job-michelle-obama-takes-direct-aim-at-trump-in-dnc-speech/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially get rid of their employees and members who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmenmorris/2020/08/18/shaping-a-new-normal-for-diversity-and-inclusion-is-key-for-future-success/

STAR DEMOCRAT
— Sen. Kamala Harris, cancel culture cop – Editorial
https://www.stardem.com/opinion/editorials/sen-kamala-harris-cancel-culture-cop/article_d3bb7da2-ac58-54be-8fa2-bb01d70d235c.html

WEEK
— Democrats say they are unified — but around what? – Damon Linker (DIERSEN: Democrats are unified in their hatred of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://theweek.com/articles/931731/democrats-say-are-unified–but-around-what

NPR
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago Mayor On Racial injustice And Protests In Her City
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/903291135

August 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Democratic National Convention: Illinois delegates prepare for virtual DNC, after Wisconsin event postponed – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/dnc-2020-democratic-national-convention-robin-kelly-jan-schakowsky/6373346/
— Protesters demand apology from Chicago police after violent clash with police downtown – Alexis McAdams (DIERSEN: Who wants you to apologize to them? I should write a book about those who want me to apologize to them. I would focus Republican candidates who lost elections and/or almost lost elections, their campaign managers, their political consultants, their major donors, their staff members, their volunteers, etc. I would focus on those who a) blame me, b) blame what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, and c) blame what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who I have sued. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://abc7chicago.com/protesters-demand-apology-from-cpd-after-loop-clash/6373822/
— Chicago violence: 51 shot, 5 fatally, in weekend shootings
https://abc7chicago.com/51-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/6373797/

CBS2
— Some Members Of Italian-American Community Want Columbus Statues Put Back On Display
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/16/some-members-of-italian-american-community-want-columbus-statues-put-back-on-display/

WGN TV
— Small business owner says ‘domino effect’ of looting hurting downtown shops – Sean Lewis
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/small-business-owner-says-domino-effect-of-looting-hurting-downtown-shops/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democrats kick off virtual convention: ‘These certainly are some strange circumstances’ The inscrutable, scandalized Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael Madigan, also the Illinois House Speaker, spoke for all of 18 seconds, or 47 words. – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/16/21371489/illinois-democrats-kick-off-virtual-biden-convention-these-certainly-are-some-strange-circumstances

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE: For Illinois delegates, a ‘totally bizarre’ Democratic convention from the couch – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-national-convention-illinois-delegates-milwaukee-20200817-p4xejd44afc3npuyuw5kmnbfre-story.html
— Ahead of national convention, Illinois Democrats push aside internal strife, call for united front to oust Trump – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-delegates-democratic-national-convention-opening-day-20200817-6ostwbz2srd2lm6pprq4pqawuu-story.html
— Reparations are about economic stability, not a looted pair of $120 Nikes – DAHLEEN GLANTON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-looting-black-lives-matter-reparataions-20200817-xdxu4ipu5rhqzkbdl4fpslsnha-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot-pushing pot-pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20200817/jim-belushi-blazing-new-path-as-marijuana-farmer-in-new-discovery-tv-series

WBEZ
— Illinois Democrats Meet Virtually For DNC As Corruption Questions Surround Their Chairman Even though they’re meeting remotely, Illinois Democrats are facing a lot of questions about the future of their leader due to a sprawling corruption investigation. – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-democrats-meet-virtually-for-dnc-as-corruption-questions-surround-their-chairman/cee4e4cb-2280-4b22-9c64-78f1e5feea6d

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump resurrects birtherism to delegitimize Harris.”
http://www.chicagonow.com/quark-in-the-road/2020/08/trump-resurrects-birtherism-to-delegitimize-harris/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— What Our Taxes Subsidize (Warning–It’s Creepy)
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-what-our-taxes-subsidize-warning-its-creepy/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO BLM ACTIVISTS TRY TO SHOW OFF THEIR TACTICS TO THE POLICE, IT DOESN’T END WELL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/chicago-blm-activists-try-to-show-off-their-tactics-to-the-police-it-doesnt-end-well.html
— DEMOCRAT-CONTROLLED CHICAGO SPENT $66 MILLION ON A CORONAVIRUS FACILITY THAT TREATED 38 PATIENTS—TOTAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/democrat-controlled-chicago-spent-66-million-on-a-coronavirus-facility-that-treated-38-patientstotal.html

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign to host nightly recap of Democratic Convention to highlight ‘radical socialism’ of the left The rebuttal, which will include panels and commentary from Team Trump, will take place at 11p.m. each night – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-recap-democratic-convention-radical-socialism
— Trump pushes back on Dem claims he’s trying to ‘sabotage’ the election by ‘manipulating’ Postal Service ‘This isn’t a Trump thing,’ he said, adding that the Postal Service has been ‘run horribly’ for years – Talia Kaplan
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/president-trump-make-post-office-great-again

GOPUSA
— Denver Councilwoman CdeBaca Will Propose Replacing Police Department With Peace Force (DIERSEN: Who represents you on your city council? Does he/she favor or oppose this? Does he/she favor or oppose promoting BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and/or Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, etc.?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93499
— Portland’s ‘Peaceful Protesters’ Beat Driver Bloody
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93488

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— It’s Time for the Trump Campaign to Enter War Mode
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/16/its-time-for-the-trump-campaign-to-enter-war-mode/
— National Media Ignores Massive Pro-Trump Boat Parade Phenomenon Sweeping the Nation – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/16/national-media-ignores-massive-pro-trump-boat-parade-phenomenon-sweeping-the-nation/

BREITBART
— Peter Navarro: Dems Want USPS to Be ‘Ballot-Harvesting Service’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/16/peter-navarro-dems-want-usps-to-be-ballot-harvesting-service/

DAILY CALLER
— Mayor Lightfoot Continues To Blame Federal Gun Laws For Chicago Crime – NRA ILA
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/17/mayor-lightfoot-continues-to-blame-federal-gun-laws-for-chicago-crime/
— For The First Time In Over A Year, CNN’s Poll Has Trump Neck And Neck With Biden — Both Nationally And In Battleground States – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/16/cnn-poll-trump-neck-and-neck-biden-nationally-battleground-states/

TOWNHALL
— Buy American – Dr. Nina Radcliffe (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes oppose “Buy American.”)
https://townhall.com/columnists/drninaradcliffe/2020/08/16/buy-american-n2574450
— Oprah: Strung Out on the White Stuff – Will Alexander
https://townhall.com/columnists/willalexander/2020/08/17/oprah-strung-out-on-the-white-stuff-n2574460
— Mark Levin Blasts Harris’ Extreme Record: Most Anti-American Ever Stated – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/08/17/mark-levin-breaks-down-kamala-harris-extreme-record-n2574471

THE HILL
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Black Lives Matter movement to play elevated role at convention – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/511932-black-lives-matter-movement-to-play-elevated-role-at-convention
— Right-wing groups, (LEFT-WING GROUPS) clash in multiple states – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/512249-right-wing-groups-counter-protesters-clash-in-multiple-states
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Facebook to promote hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/512263-juan-williams-social-media-dodges-blame-for-spreading-hate

POLITICO
— Defund the police? It’s already happening thanks to the Covid-19 budget crunch The decision about how much spending needs to be cut, and from where, will be up to each state’s bank balance and the political makeup of its government. – REBECCA RAINEY and MAYA KING
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/15/defund-the-police-coronavirus-budget-395665

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump’s Campaign Coffers Low on Big-Dollar Checks – Glenn Thrush, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Karen Yourish (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents stress directly/indirectly to Republican candidates (including Donald Trump/Mike Pence, Mark Curran, Jeanne Ives, Amy Grant, Robert Berlin, Christopher Kachiroubas, Robert Grogan, Richard Jorgensen, Babette Holder Youngberg, Timothy Elliott, Timothy Whelan, Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice) and Republican organizations (including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization) that I do not give them any money. In my defense, I give Republican candidates and Republican organizations a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising. GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000 a year.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/16/us/politics/trumps-campaign-big-donors.html
— Welcome, Democrats, to Wherever It Is That We Are – Gail Collins and Bret Stephens (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats paint themselves as being full of hatred against individuals and organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/opinion/trump-biden-harris-democratic-convention.html
— Rolling Blackouts in California Have Power Experts Stumped Managers of the electric system argue that a lack of power prompted the decision to enact blackouts, though demand this weekend fell short of the state’s peak years. – Ivan Penn (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my 2011 decision to have a whole-house natural-gas-fired backup electric generator installed.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/16/business/california-blackouts.html
— The Recession Is About to Slam Cities. Not Just the Blue-State Ones. Those with budgets that rely heavily on tourism, sales taxes or direct state assistance will face particular distress. – Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/upshot/pandemic-recession-cities-fiscal-shortfall.html
— Can a Virtual Convention Generate Excitement? – AP (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/08/17/us/politics/ap-us-election-2020-watch.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Violent clashes erupt between far-right groups and (FAR-LEFT GROUPS) in Portland and other cities – Katie Shepherd and Holly Bailey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/16/portland-extremists-protest-gunfire/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden, Harris hold double-digit lead over Trump, Pence.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/post-abc-poll-shows-biden-harris-hold-double-digit-lead-over-trump-pence/2020/08/16/d5c9c312-dfe6-11ea-8dd2-d07812bf00f7_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters always paint citizens of foreign countries as being superior to citizens of America.
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/99-reasons-to-dump-trump/ny-edit-a-skilled-con-man-20200817-xtlpwp2u4reibp2wiccmm5accm-story.html

USA TODAY
— Privileged parents form COVID pandemic pods that widen education gaps. We can do better. The coronavirus pandemic and privileged parents have broken an already unequal education system. What do we build in its place? – Tara Chklovski
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/08/15/coronavirus-covid-19-education-inequality-pandemic-pod-parents-column/3372309001/

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Dueling demonstrations have become a weekly fixture in Appleton, Minn. Social justice advocates, Trump supporters face off in sidewalk war of ideas. – John Reinan
https://www.startribune.com/dueling-demonstrations-have-become-a-weekly-fixture-in-appleton-minn/572133872/

CBS MINNESOTA
— Protesters Rally Outside Governor’s Mansion To Demand Reparations For American Decedents Of Slaves (DIERSEN: So far, what demands have protesters, vandals, looters, and rioters made on your mayor and how has your mayor responded to those demands? Should mayors be required to issue press releases that detail a) the demands that have been made on them, b) the individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries that made those demands, and c) exactly how they responded to those demands?)
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/08/16/protesters-rally-outside-governors-mansion-to-demand-reparations-for-american-decedents-of-slaves/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— We’ll Protect America’s Suburbs We reject the ultraliberal view that the federal bureaucracy should dictate where and how people live. – Donald J. Trump and Ben Carson (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who want to fill your block, fill your neighborhood, fill your precinct, fill your municipal district, fill your municipality, fill your township, fill your county district, and fill your county with Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs? Overwhelmingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs are BLM, LGBTQ, anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and have financial, health, and/or other problems.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/well-protect-americas-suburbs-11597608133
— During Covid-19 Pandemic, Political Parties Go Without Conventional Perks Democratic and Republican conventions are usually a week of festivities graced by celebrities and ex- presidents. This year, that is all gone. – Julie Bykowicz (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/during-covid-19-pandemic-political-parties-without-conventional-perks-11597656601
— More Americans Go Hungry Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Census Shows Causes include higher food prices, school closings; expiration of federal jobless benefits deepens distress – David Harrison
https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-americans-go-hungry-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-census-shows-11597570200
— California’s Blackout Warning Anti-fossil fuel mandates are leading to electricity shortages. – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my 2011 decision to have a whole-house natural-gas-fired backup electric generator installed.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-blackout-warning-11597606724

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially stop hiring heterosexuals and get rid of their heterosexual employees and b) will organizations officially stop admitting heterosexuals and get rid of their heterosexual members?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/grantfreeland/2020/08/17/culture-change-needed-for-lgbtq-employees-to-feel-at-home-at-work/

NORTHWEST
— Racist mob demands white Seattle homeowners kicked out of area – JASON RANTZ (DIERSEN: So far, what demands have protesters, vandals, looters, and rioters made on your mayor and how has your mayor responded to those demands? Should mayors be required to issue press releases that detail a) the demands that have been made on them, b) the individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries that made those demands, and c) exactly how they responded to those demands?)
https://mynorthwest.com/2094891/rantz-racist-mob-white-seattle-homeowners/?

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Hiring Tests Need Revamp to End Legal Bias – Ron Edwards (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed? The tests that I have passed include a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests necessary to earn an MBA from Loyola in 1976, f) all the tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g) the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office employment examination in 1966.)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/insight-hiring-tests-need-revamp-to-end-legal-bias

NEWSGUARD
— The big story … Popularity of politically-funded local “news” sites skyrocketed in first half of 2020 (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Google News Alerts are to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors that promote a) Democrats and the Democrat Party platform, b) Libertarians and the Libertarian Party platform, c) Greens and the Green Party platform, and d) RINOs. Google and NewsGuard shout their hatred against those in Illinois who are Christian, conservative, and/or Republican by refusing to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://mailchi.mp/9f3ea3d744d4/stunning-popularity-of-fake-local-news-sites

August 15 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago looting: Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells looters ‘we are coming for you,’ but won’t bring in National Guard Access to the downtown area will be restricted from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayor-tells-looters-we-are-coming-for-you/6364053/

NBC5
— Republican Leader Jim Durkin Urges Chicago to Bring in National Guard, Lightfoot Says No More than 100 people were arrested following looting that erupted early Monday morning
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/republican-leader-urges-chicago-to-bring-in-national-guard-lightfoot-says-no/2320036/

CBS2
‘– Anger And Frustration In Loop After Night Of Looting – Jeremy Ross
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/anger-and-frustration-in-loop-after-night-of-looting/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois expanded mail voting is partisan ‘scheme,’ lawsuit says
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-expanded-mail-voting-is-partisan-scheme-lawsuit-says
— Lightfoot blames Foxx’s lack of criminal charges for Chicago looting – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lightfoot-blames-foxxs-lack-of-criminal-charges-for-chicago-looting

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black Lives Matter to Lightfoot: Unrest won’t end until ‘the safety and well-being of our communities is finally prioritized’ “When protesters attack high-end retail stores that are owned by the wealthy and service the wealthy, that is not ‘our’ city and has never been meant for us,” the group said in a statement. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/10/21362612/black-lives-matter-lori-lightfoot-police-shooting-englewood-looting
— Latest looting leaves a lot to unpack: shock, anger, sadness — and heartbreak For the second time in barely two months, we are left to contemplate whether it has come to this: that criminals can act with impunity on what we have always believed to be the safest streets in Chicago. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/10/21362783/chicago-looting-shock-anger-sadness-heartbreak-downtown-foxx-obrien-lightfoot
— Chicago needs leaders, not elected officials looking for scapegoats Our city’s official response to looting and violent crime has been anything but organized. There has been a lack of teamwork, and we’re paying the price. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/10/21362022/chicago-looters-englewood-crime-lori-lightfoot-kim-foxx-tim-evans-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Cook County GOP sues to block state’s enhanced vote-by-mail efforts – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-lawsuit-mail-in-voting-20200810-4f5i6pwwnjbezkcxyntotmo65u-story.html
— Aftermath of looting in downtown Chicago: 13 cops injured, 2 people shot, more than 100 arrests, Mag Mile trashed – PAIGE FRY, JEREMY GORNER, GREGORY PRATT, MEGAN CREPEAU, STACY ST. CLAIR and CLAIRE HAO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-downtown-looting-20200810-3zwa3b7zzrc5vdyb4qjqywrjvu-story.html
— Stop comparing yourself to others – Amy Kan (DIERSEN: One could argue that those who you graduated with from high school and/or from college who shared your demographics would be the most relevant people to compare yourself to.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200810/281814286215839
— 6 traits that will make you indispensable at work – Martin Zwilling (DIERSEN: The most important trait that my Democrat superiors in the federal government looked for was success in getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200810/281857235888799
— ‘We had to have brick and mortar’; Black Lives Matters opens Waukegan office – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-blm-lake-office-st-0811-20200810-bxylqv7fgngn3f2vvcv3cd7xri-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,319 new known COVID-19 cases reported as renters with coronavirus-related financial difficulty can now apply for up to $5,000 state grant
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200810-ey6eo275crblfpdtyhnfyhmsla-story.html
— Candidate petitions for 2021 Naperville City Council election available next week – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-municipal-election-city-council-petitions-st-20200810-v4ggoldlnfatheqkn7rlovwefi-story.html
— ‘There’s gonna be looting going on’: Long night of unrest follows Englewood shooting – PAIGE FRY, JEREMY GORNER, PETER NICKEAS, JOHN KEILMAN and SOPHIE SHERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-loop-englewood-looting-ticktock-20200811-rpyojxhy5feqhculr44pcobzge-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot, Brown lay blame for last night’s looting After a South Side shooting, the mayor and the police chief say, looters headed north—emboldened because looters earlier this summer weren’t prosecuted “to the fullest extent.” – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-brown-lay-blame-last-nights-looting?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200810&utm_content=hero-headline
— Enough already! Time for Foxx, Lightfoot, judges to do their jobs. After another night of looting, Chicago and particularly downtown will never recover unless the criminal justice system actually works. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/enough-already-time-foxx-lightfoot-judges-do-their-jobs
— McDonald’s: Ex-CEO Easterbrook lied and covered up wrongdoing The company sues the former chief to recover his payout, saying Steve Easterbrook’s termination last fall over a relationship with an employee shouldn’t have included severance pay because he “concealed evidence and lied about his wrongdoing.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-ex-ceo-easterbrook-lied-and-covered-wrongdoing
— Looting leaves Chicago ‘at a crossroads,’ chamber chief says “If we don’t get ahold of this right away, it’s going to have very serious consequences for our economy and jobs,” says Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce CEO Jack Lavin. “We need to get this under control as soon as possible.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/looting-leaves-chicago-crossroads-chamber-chief-says

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County Republicans criticized for meet-and-greet without face masks Networking event draws allegations of COVID-19 safety violations – KELLI DUNCAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/08/10/mchenry-county-republicans-criticized-for-meet-and-greet-without-face-masks/a5rylxl/

CHICAGO NOW
— Anarchy clobbers Chicago. Had enough yet? – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/08/anarchy-clobbers-chicago-had-enough-yet/

CENTER SQUARE
— Pritzker sends state police to help in fight mass looting in Chicago – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-sends-state-police-to-help-in-fight-mass-looting-in-chicago/article_0de142c4-db24-11ea-921d-a72f73709f25.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Chicago Looting, Violence Gives More Reasons to Stay Out of Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/10/chicago-looting-violence-gives-more-reasons-to-stay-out-of-chicago/
— GOP Holding Algonquin Fundraiser Tonight Featuring Ives, Oberweis, State & Local Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/10/gop-holding-algonquin-fundraiser-august-10th-featuring-ives-oberweis-state-local-candidates-copy/
— Algonquin Village Board Putting Referendum on the Ballot to Abolish Elective Village Clerk
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/10/algonquin-village-board-putting-referendum-on-the-ballot-to-abolish-elective-village-clerk/
— Crystal Lake High School Board Goes with Herd Immunity
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/10/crystal-lake-high-school-board-go-with-herd-immunity/
— Dueling Signs
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/10/message-of-the-day-signs-12/
— Is This Something Trump Is Doing that Has Gone Largely Unnoticed?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/09/is-this-something-trump-is-doing-that-has-gone-largely-unnoticed/
— Opening Remarks at Wisconsin Gathering of Illinois Conservatives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/09/opening-remarks-at-wisconsin-gathering-of-conservatives/
— ComEd Follows Decades of Practice of the “Illinois Way”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/09/comed-follows-decades-of-practice-of-the-illinois-way/
— Costs vs. Benefits of Educational Spending
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/09/costs-vs-benefits-of-educational-spending/
— Way to Lobby to Stop Pritzker’s $2,500 (Maximum) Fines for Businesses Who Do Not Force Customers to Wear Masks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/08/way-to-lobby-to-stop-pritzkers-2500-maximum-fines-for-businesses-who-do-not-force-customers-to-wear-masks/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Speaker Madigan / ComEd named as Defendants in $450 Million Racketeering (RICO) Lawsuit filed today – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/speaker-madigan-comed-named-as-defendants-in-450-million-racketeering-rico-lawsuit-filed-today/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GOP ASKS: IS PRITZKER COVERING UP MADIGAN PATRONAGE HIRING?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/il-gop-asks-is-pritzker-covering-up-madigan-patronage-hiring-.html
— BUSINESS OWNERS ASK FOR SUPPORT IN STOPPING PRITZKER’S COVID MANDATE FINES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/business-owners-ask-for-support-in-stopping-pritzkers-covid-mandate-fines.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Cook County Republicans sue to stop new vote by mail law
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/10/another-day-another-lawsuit-cook-county-republicans-sue-to-stop-new-vote-by-mail-law/
— 1,319 new cases, 1 additional death, 4.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/10/1319-new-cases-1-additional-death-41-percent-positivity-rate/
— Civil RICO case filed against Madigan, ComEd and others
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/10/civil-rico-case-filed-against-madigan-comed-and-others/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Lawsuit: Illinois expanded mail voting is partisan ‘scheme’ – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/10/lawsuit-illinois-expanded-mail-voting-is-partisan-/
— Thought control and cancel culture overtakes colleges and universities – Peter Wood and Pete Peterson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/10/thought-control-and-cancel-culture-overtakes-colle/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Black Lives Matter reached its high tide, and now it’s crashing
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/black-lives-matter-reached-its-high-tide-and-now-its-crashing

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s ‘diversity,’ ‘Are you a junkie?’ gaffes ignored by Sunday morning news shows His remarks were not mentioned on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN’s weekend programs – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-diversity-junkie-gaffes-sunday-morning-news-shows

BREITBART
— Magnificent Mile Riots, Looting Hit Democrat-Run Chicago – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/10/nolte-magnificent-mile-riots-looting-hit-democrat-run-chicago/
— OUTSTANDING: South Dakota ‘Back the Blue’ Rally Sees Generous Turnout – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/local/2020/08/09/south-dakota-back-blue-rally-sees-generous-turnout/
— Catholic League: BLM One of the ‘Greatest Threats’ to Black Americans – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2020/08/10/catholic-league-blm-one-greatest-threats-black-americans/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Illinois school district to prioritize ‘black and brown students’ for in-person school reopening – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/08/10/illinois-school-district-to-prioritize-black-and-brown-students-for-in-person-school-reopening-958373

CNS NEWS
— Chicago Mayor: Rioting Was Sparked by False Twitter Info About Police Shooting an Unarmed Juvenile – Susan Jones
https://cnsnews.com/article/national/susan-jones/chicago-mayor-rioting-was-sparked-false-twitter-info-about-police

DAILY SIGNAL
— Investigating the Prevalence of Left-Leaning ‘Fact-Checkers’ – Sharyl Attkisson (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What qualifications do I have to be a fact checker? ANSWER: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/10/investigating-the-prevalence-of-left-leaning-fact-checks/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Not Letting Covid Crisis Go to Waste – Michael Dorstewitz
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/pelosi-schumer/2020/08/10/id/981415/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Going after the Employers of Illegal Aliens – MARK KRIKORIAN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/going-after-the-employers-of-illegal-aliens/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— How the far-left Black Lives Matter movement promotes a revolution that will destroy America A deeper look into the Marxist goals of the leftists rioting across the country. – John Horvat II
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/how-the-far-left-black-lives-matter-movement-promotes-a-revolution-that-will-destroy-america

EPOCH TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds Turn Out for ‘Back the Blue’ Rally in Seattle Ahead of Defunding Vote – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/hundreds-turn-out-for-back-the-blue-rally-in-seattle-ahead-of-defunding-vote_3456303.html

THE HILL
— Jesse Jackson: Chicago looting ‘humiliating, embarrassing & morally wrong’ – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/511334-jesse-jackson-chicago-looting-humiliating-embarrassing-morally-wrong

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A conservative-hater says “It’s a Tough Time for the Left. But I’m More Optimistic Than Ever. On both sides of the Atlantic, the signs of radical possibility are everywhere.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/09/opinion/left-politics.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters want open borders.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/migrants-border-repeat-crossings/2020/08/08/2fdbd97c-d9bf-11ea-b9b2-1ea733b97910_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— AG Barr calls lawmakers backing voting by mail ‘grossly irresponsible’ – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2020/08/10/william-barr-lawmakers-backing-vote-by-mail-grossly-irresponsible/

USA TODAY
— ‘I’m too old to find a new career’: More than half of Americans fear job losses – Jessica Menton
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/07/unemployment-benefits-more-than-half-americans-fear-job-losses/3301149001/
— COVID-19 thrown a wrench into retirement planning? Don’t panic. – Nancy Tengler
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2020/08/09/covid-19-messed-up-retirement-planning-dont-panic/3317928001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Coronavirus Heightens Housing Insecurity for Black and Hispanic Populations With little or no savings, a loss of income leaves many families on the brink of homelessness – Gwynn Guilford and Luis Melgar
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-heightens-housing-insecurity-for-black-and-hispanic-populations-11596965400

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 59% Think Biden Unlikely to Finish A Four-Year Term in White House
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/59_think_biden_unlikely_to_finish_a_four_year_term_in_white_house

August 7 Morning Edition

WNEP
— OUTSTANDING: Yard signs show support to ‘Back the Blue’ Signs showing support for law enforcement are popping up all over our area. Some in Luzerne County go to benefit police and community organizations. – Chelsea Strub (DIERSEN: Organizations and companies that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots should buy Back the Blue yard signs in large bulk quantities and distribute them to homeowners who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/yard-signs-show-support-to-back-the-blue/523-328b27b6-3757-4b1b-ad51-05e5369d5753

ABC7
— Congress urges Postal Service to undo changes slowing mail – AP (DIERSEN: Because of complaints about slow delivery of Christmas mail in 1965, the Post Office got a budget increase that resulted in the Park Forest Post Office hiring me in November of 1966.)
https://abc7chicago.com/postal-service-mail-delivery-delays-vote-by-in-election-voting/6358755/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As Democratic convention looms, a call for Mike Madigan to step down as Illinois party chair Former state Sen. Carol Ronen, who holds state and national Democratic Party positions, said in a tweet, “Speaker Madigan should resign leadership posts. IL Dems bigger than one person.” – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have called for me to step down as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, a Republican Precinct Committeeman, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and/or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. They paint themselves as being operatives or as being dupes a) for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and/or Illinois; b) for those who were candidates on ballots in my precinct; and/or c) for those who I have sued.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/6/21358065/democratic-convention-speaker-mike-madigan-illinois-party-chair

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Formal complaints lodged against Chicago firefighters accused of removing Black Lives Matter banner – WILLIAM LEE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-fire-department-black-lives-matter-banner-20200806-vs4ykapxcnexvld6myogekrkpe-story.html
— For Speaker Michael Madigan, court of public opinion wields the gavel – DAVID GREISING (DIERSEN: Criminals and those who benefit from criminal behavior vote for criminals.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-michael-madigan-federal-probe-step-down-greising-20200806-4gvwt6bwm5c2hbkmf6xjj6ojqi-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Take that, Chicago: Springfield Italian American group mounts boycott over Columbus statues – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200806/take-that-chicago-springfield-italian-american-group-mounts-boycott-over-columbus-statues

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Two committee chairmen sent Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen a letter ordering him to back off from trying to direct day-to-day operations of county departments or department heads. – BRENDA SCHORY
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/08/06/county-board-members-tell-lauzen-to-back-off-from-supervising-county-employees/atc6fn5/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ‘I don’t work for them’ Lauzen said he works six days a week while county board members come in six to eight times per month – so how could they possibly know what is happening day-to-day in the county? “Being County Board Chairman is so much more than cutting ribbons and running meetings,” Lauzen said. “I have weekly manager meetings with all department directors to help those managers – not only to help them in their areas, but also to share information in what is happening and how we can work together.” Lauzen criticized the letter as harsh. “They are going about this in a crude way,” Lauzen said, of Hoscheit and Martin. “I don’t work for them. I work for 532,000 people (of Kane County) and they expect proper behavior.” Lauzen recounted his expertise, being a Harvard MBA, an Illinois CPA, who spent 20 years in the Illinois Senate and who built a multi-million accounting practice in five years. “What you need is somebody like that to produce results to give board members these easy votes,” Lauzen said. “They want to diminish that.”)

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— COVID keeps spreading, so some southwest IL cities could fine you for not wearing mask – LEXI CORTES, TERI MADDOX, DEASIA PAIGE, KAVAHN MANSOURI, AND KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article244761367.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— New ordinance aims to add respect in city council – Matt Roy (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have attempted to censure me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. They paint themselves as being operatives or as being dupes a) for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and/or Illinois; b) for those who were candidates on ballots in my precinct; and/or c) for those who I have sued.)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-ordinance-aims-to-add-respect-in-city-council
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The amended rules allow for the council to punish a fellow alderman with a verbal reprimand or a censure if they deem it necessary. A censure is basically a formal time-out. “Well obviously, Alderman McMenamin made some comments that were taken offensive and he apologized for that, but that is probably what warranted this ordinance to come forth,” Ward 1 Alderman Chuck Redpath said. Redpath thinks this ordinance is worded in a way that will help the council discussions and does not impact free speech or feed the cancel culture. “I think the message is clear that we need to treat the council meetings in a professional integrity manner and I think that you will see that in the future,” Redpath said.)

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois, Get Real If You Truly Want The Federal Money You Banked On – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-get-real-if-you-really-want-the-federal-money-you-banked-on-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County Republicans Urge Voting by Mail – Part 1
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/mchenry-county-republicans-urge-voting-by-mail-part-1/
— IL-14: Republicans Do Not Play McHenry County Blog and Commenters for Fools
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/il-14-local-republicans-do-not-play-mchenry-county-blog-and-commenters-for-fools/
— Who Wants to File an FOIA Request for Jack Franks Emails and/or Texts?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/who-wants-to-file-an-foia-request-for-jack-franks-emails-and-or-texts/
— Portland from the Viewpoint of Acting Homeland Security Secretary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/portland-from-the-viewpoint-of-acting-homeland-security-secretary/
— Portland from the Viewpoint of Acting Homeland Security Secretary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/portland-from-the-viewpoint-of-acting-homeland-security-secretary/
— Wilcox Tops Local Senators on American Conservative Union Foundation Rating
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/06/wilcox-tops-local-senators-on-american-conservative-union-foundation-rating/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Calls Out 1619 Project for Revisionism – Christine Misner
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/u-s-senator-tom-cotton-calls-out-1619-project-for-revisionism/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HOORAY: TEACHER UNION RADICALISM MAY PUT THEM OUT OF BUSINESS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/hooray-teacher-union-radicalism-may-put-them-out-of-business.html
— THE PUBLIC HATES THE MEDIA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/the-public-hates-the-media.html
— THE CAPTIVE MIND AND AMERICA’S RESEGREGATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/the-captive-mind-and-americas-resegregation.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Police departments facing big cuts during steep recession (DIERSEN: Organizations and companies that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots should buy Back the Blue yard signs in large bulk quantities and distribute them to homeowners who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/07/police-departments-facing-big-cuts-during-steep-recession/
— Appellate court rules Tillman lawsuit can be heard
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/07/appellate-court-rules-tillman-lawsuit-can-be-heard/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Conservative majority silenced by the left America needs conservatives to speak up and resist – Tyler Beaver (DIERSEN: So far, the left, their operatives, and their dupes a) have failed to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman but b) have succeeded in ending my service as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/conservative-majority-silenced-by-the-left/
— Sen. Rand Paul: ‘All these cities are run by Democrats, and have been for 50 years’ Calls for recall of mayors of Chicago and Portland – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/rand-paul-all-these-cities-are-run-democrats-and-h/
— Parents see teachers union gamesmanship, demand return to in-school learning – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/parents-fight-teachers-to-reopen-schools/
— Trump attacks Biden in battleground Ohio: ‘Against God, against guns’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/trump-visits-ohio-amid-tight-race-biden-key-gop-st/
— Border chief says illegal immigrants shirking duty to world by spreading coronavirus – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/illegal-immigrants-spread-coronavirus-in-us-around/
— Leading the donkey by the tail Barack Obama would NEVER have run on a platform like this – Charles Hurt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/6/democrats-fear-mongering-and-demagoguery-are-enoug/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Utter racist BS’: Cruz slams Oprah for saying that ‘whiteness’ gives people an advantage ‘no matter’ what – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/utter-racist-bs-cruz-slams-oprah-for-saying-that-whiteness-gives-people-an-advantage-no-matter-what

GOPUSA
— ‘Systematic Failure’: Nearly 1 In Every 10 Absentee Ballots In NY Mail-In Primary Invalidated
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93059
— Has The Portland Mayor Finally Had Enough Of The Nightly Riots? (DIERSEN: Rioters, that is, Democrats, should be required to publicize the demands that they make on mayors. Mayors should be required to publicize the demands that rioters, that is, Democrats, have made on them.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93066

FOX NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon will hate-filled Trump-haters succeed in forcing everyone in America to wear a BLM face mask 24 hours a day?
https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-teen-take-off-black-lives-matter-mask-graduation
— Over 80,000 mail-in ballots disqualified in NYC primary mess 1 out of 4 mail-in ballots were disqualified for arriving late, lacking a postmark or other defects (DIERSEN: If you vote my mail, how can you assure that your envelope a) is postmarked, b) is postmarked in a timely manner, and c) is received in a timely manner?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/over-80000-mail-in-ballots-disqualified-in-nyc-primary-mess

BREITBART
— Sweden to Spend Millions Bailing out Mainstream Media – CHRIS TOMLINSON (DIERSEN: Since 2000, and especially since 2004, and even more especially since 2015, My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been beyond furious that I have enough money, time, and motivation to send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising. Since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Since 2004, those emails have included links to more than 375,300 articles in information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/08/07/sweden-spend-millions-bailing-out-mainstream-media/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats urge Blacks and other minorities to hate Republicans.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/06/pelosi-republicans-do-not-give-a-damn-about-minorities/
— In Ohio, Donald Trump Makes Six Promises to American Workers for His Second Term – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/06/in-ohio-donald-trump-makes-six-promises-to-american-workers-for-his-second-term/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden Claims He Didn’t ‘Mean’ To Make Racist Comments About Blacks Despite Doubling Down; Fails To Apologize – Ryan Saavedra (DIERSEN: How diverse does Biden believe that Whites are? What about national origin discrimination? SEE: https://www.justice.gov/crt/federal-protections-against-national-origin-discrimination-1 I should write a book about national origin discrimination. I would focus on those who discriminate against German Americans. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-claims-he-didnt-mean-to-make-racist-comments-about-blacks-despite-doubling-down-fails-to-apologize
— Biden On Taxpayer-Funded Programs: Working Illegal Aliens ‘Should Have Access To What Everybody Else Has Access To’ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they want to replace citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-on-taxpayer-funded-programs-working-illegal-aliens-should-have-access-to-what-everybody-else-has-access-to

TOWNHALL
— ‘Systemic Racism’ or Systemic Rubbish? – Ilana Mercer
https://townhall.com/columnists/ilanamercer/2020/08/06/systemic-racism-or-systemic-rubbish-part-i-n2573873

PJ MEDIA
— Day 69: Rioters Set Portland Police Precinct on Fire. So Much for Promises Riots Would Stop if Feds Left – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2020/08/06/day-69-rioters-set-portland-police-precinct-on-fire-so-much-for-promises-riots-would-stop-if-feds-left-n759815

ONE NEWS NOW
— Left-wing Idaho mayor now target of recall – Chad Groening (DIERSEN: To get elected, did your mayor promise to promote BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? To get elected, did you mayor promise to get rid individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/08/07/left-wing-idaho-mayor-now-target-of-recall

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Evidence of Racism – PETER KIRSANOW
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/evidence-of-racism/

IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Joe Biden Touts Amnesty, Claims That Illegal Aliens “Enrich” America – PAWEL STYRNA (DIERSEN: Illegal aliens enrich those who exploit them. Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs exploit illegal aliens.)
https://www.immigrationreform.com/2020/08/07/joe-biden-illegal-aliens-enriching-us-immigrationreform-com/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Chicago students call to cut ties with police despite city’s 139 percent murder spike – Ophelie Jacobson
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15388

OPEN SECRETS
— Political campaigns are staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic – Karl Evers-Hillstrom (DIERSEN: As a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I want to take campaign literature for the Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct to the Republican and Independent homes in my precinct and encourage displaying yard signs ASAP. Those candidates are: U.S. President/Vice President – Donald Trump/Mike Pence; U.S. Senate – Mark Curran; U.S. Representative – Jeanne Ives; State Representative – Amy Grant; DuPage State’s Attorney – Robert Berlin; DuPage Circuit Court Clerk – Christopher Kachiroubas; DuPage County Auditor – Robert Grogan; DuPage Coroner – Richard Jorgensen; DuPage Recorder – Babette Holder Youngberg; DuPage County Board – Timothy Elliott; DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner – Timothy Whelan; DuPage Circuit Court Judge – Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice.)
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2020/08/political-campaigns-stay-home-covid/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Disgusting hate-filled America-haters say that kneeling during national anthem is appropriate.
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/510958-poll-majority-believe-kneeling-during-national-anthem-is

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Donald Trump is losing the culture wars.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/06/trump-is-losing-the-culture-wars-392407

NBC NEWS
— Two women on Biden’s VP list have a little-known advantage: Being Asian American Largely overlooked in the public VP discussions, Biden’s selection of a running mate with Asian American roots could appeal to growing populations in key states. – Deepa Shivaram
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/two-women-biden-s-vp-list-have-little-known-advantage-n1236073

NEW YORK TIMES
— Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio Tests Positive, and Then Negative, for Coronavirus The governor said he felt confident in the results of a negative test that was taken hours after he tested positive while being screened to greet President Trump. – Sarah Mervosh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/06/us/mike-dewine-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Colorblindness has become a conservative shield for racial inequality. Pretending that racism doesn’t exist only delays real change.” Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters call you a racist unless you shout that Whites (and especially Whites who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time) have caused all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/07/colorblindness-has-become-conservative-shield-racial-inequality/
— A White author grapples with a family history of racial oppression – Erik Gleibermann (DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs demand that Republicans publish their family history? My parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and the rest of ancestors never oppressed anybody. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights. My mother never attended high school. My grandparents on my father’s side operated a hardware store in Crete. My grandparents on my mother’s side operated a farm in Grant Park. My great grandparents on my father’s side operated a farm in Crete and my great grandparents on my mother’s side operated a farm in Grant Park.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/a-white-author-grapples-with-a-family-history-of-racial-oppression/2020/08/06/8af969ee-7f3a-11ea-9040-68981f488eed_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Joe Biden addresses African American ‘diversity’ gaffe – Vincent Barone (DIERSEN: How diverse does Biden believe that Whites are? What about national origin discrimination? SEE: https://www.justice.gov/crt/federal-protections-against-national-origin-discrimination-1 I should write a book about national origin discrimination. I would focus on those who discriminate against German Americans. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://nypost.com/2020/08/06/biden-addresses-african-american-diversity-gaffe/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “In no way did I mean to suggest the African American community is a monolith—not by identity, not on issues, not at all,” Biden tweeted Thursday night. “Throughout my career I’ve witnessed the diversity of thought, background, and sentiment within the African American community,” he went on. “It’s this diversity that makes our workplaces, communities, and country a better place.”)

USA TODAY
— Posting selfies from The Bean? Make sure you’re not in violation of Chicago’s travel quarantine – Dawn Gilbertson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/08/05/chicago-health-officials-checking-social-media-posts-enforce-traveler-quarantine/3298863001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Getting Out of Gym Fees Can Be a Workout During Covid Shutdowns – Sebastian Pellejero (DIERSEN: Instead of paying gym fees, I mow, fertilize, and edge my lawn, trim hedges, bushes, and trees, mulch and rake leaves, replace mulch, clean off gutter screens, shovel snow, make lot drainage improvements, stain the deck, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gym-fitness-covid-coronavirus-closure-lockdown-fees-membership-refund-11596742407
— The Democrats Biden Doesn’t Want We’re liberal and we’re pro-life. The party refuses even to ask for our votes. – Kristen Day and Xavier Bisits (DIERSEN: I should write a book about present/past Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders who focus/focused on getting rid of conservative Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-biden-doesnt-want-11596755305

BLOOMBERG
— Facebook Unleashes the Fact Police: Fully Charged – Eric Newcomer (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What qualifications do I have to be a fact checker? ANSWER: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2020-08-07/facebook-fact-police

MARKET WATCH
— Is this age discrimination? What older workers can do when they’re marginalized at their job Shunted to the side, given tasks beneath your skill level, not invited to meetings—is this happening to you? – Patti Temple Rocks (DIERSEN: I should write a book about age discrimination. In the federal government, if you are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran employee, you are gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-this-age-discrimination-what-older-workers-can-do-when-theyre-marginalized-at-their-job-2020-08-07

SENTINEL AND ENTERPRISE
— Adopting many of Sanders’ policy decisions makes Biden a ‘Bernie Bro’ – Editorial
https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2020/08/07/adopting-many-of-sanders-policy-decisions-makes-biden-a-bernie-bro/

WKTV
— OUTSTANDING: BACK THE BLUE RALLY HELD IN WHITESBORO THURSDAY TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Back-the-Blue-Rally-held-in-Whitesboro-Thursday-to-show-support-for-law-enforcement-572033441.html

INQUIRER
— Trump’s assault on postal service attacks much more than voting – Editorial (DIERSEN: I worked part-time for the Democrats who ran the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969. They disapproved of my demographics: Republican, conservative, draft avoider, Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, Crete resident since 1948, new car owner (1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and 1969 Dodge Charger SE), UIC student, gun owner, my ancestors had been in America since 1844, etc. They disapproved of my sick leave requests and forced me resign in 1969 falsely claiming that I was not available to work enough hours.)
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/postal-service-post-office-usps-trump-vote-by-mail-editorial-20200807.html

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Has Trump Realized That Attacking Vote by Mail Hurts Him Politically? Now he’s arguing that the system works in Republican states but not in Democratic ones.” Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/08/06/has-trump-realized-that-attacking-vote-by-mail-hurts-him-politically/

REASON
— ‘Cancel Culture’ Is a Dangerous, Totalitarian Trend It’s a game of gotcha, played by people who want to destroy their political opponents—and drive them into the outer darkness. – STEVEN GREENHUT (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries should be required to officially publish lists of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they are cancelling. I should publish a list of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments a) that are canceling me and canceling my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) did cancel my service as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
https://reason.com/2020/08/07/cancel-culture-is-a-dangerous-totalitarian-trend/

LEXOLOGY
— Journalism and copyright: what is protected by copyright law in Greece? (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents who viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails as lacking “original work?” I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They do everything that they can to make work done by others look like it was done by them. They should do what I do, namely, a) highlight the sources of articles, b) highlight the titles of articles, c) highlight the authors of articles, and d) provide the unhidden hyperlinks of articles. It is called full attribution.)
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ee0b6ef6-8200-4e98-98ad-f242789959ad

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Greek jurisprudence and legal theory set out that a work is ‘original’ if it has an element of ‘personal intellectual creation’ and reflects the author’s personality. More specifically, a work is an original expression of an individual’s mind when it contains an element of personal contribution and individuality. Another criterion applied by the Greek courts is statistical uniqueness, according to which a work is original when no other author could have created the same work under the same circumstances. According to Article 2(5) of the Copyright Law, copyright protection does not extend to news information or simple facts and data. As such, mere facts and information on current affairs fall outside the scope of protection if they are limited to the reporting of events and contain no element of personal contribution (eg, evaluation, criticism or interpretation). To constitute an original work of intellectual property and thus be protectable under the Copyright Law, a journalistic work must therefore contain an element of individuality and personal contribution, particularly with regard to the selection, composition, elaboration and adaptation of its content.)

August 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 Illinois: Rep. Rodney Davis tests positive for coronavirus (DIERSEN: Everyone should expect that ever-increasingly, when Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, staff, or volunteers test positive for COVID-19, hate-filled Trump-haters will promote that and hint/imply/argue/shout that it was because of Trump.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rep-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-19/6357343/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Disgusting pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://abc7chicago.com/hobbies/illinois-largest-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-opens-in-schaumburg-/6357235/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/6/2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Biden urges Backs to hate Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/better-america-biden-launches-new-national-ad-aimed-at-black-americans/6357541/

NBC5
— Rep. Rodney Davis Tests Positive for Coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/rep-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2317631/
— Pence Says Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts Has Been ‘a Disappointment to Conservatives’ Vice President Mike Pence blasted Chief Justice John Roberts over recent Supreme Court decisions, calling the Bush appointee a “disappointment to conservatives” – Tucker Higgins
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/pence-says-supreme-court-chief-justice-roberts-has-been-a-disappointment-to-conservatives/2317959/

CBS2
— Illinois U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Tests Positive For COVID-19
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/05/illinois-u-s-rep-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/06/illinois-congressman-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-19-please-wear-a-mask-all-of-us-must-do-our-part/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19 – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-rep-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-19

WGN TV
— GOP Congressman Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/gop-congressman-rodney-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Has Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost the city? And why must she stand alone? – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-chicago-violence-lori-lightfoot-kass-20200806-cezqa5dzhbblngjj5bxuchwpsa-story.html#new_tab
— The newly created NBA Foundation pledges $300 million to Black growth over the next decade – AP (DIERSEN: What about Hispanic growth, Asian growth, Native American growth, female growth, young people growth, illegals growth, etc. growth?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-nba-black-community-20200805-s3trp6abrnft3m3mybyjuuzzqm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: As commissioner Robert Czernek is investigated, Bloomingdale Township voters to decide on ending road district – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200805/as-commissioner-is-investigated-bloomingdale-township-voters-to-decide-on-ending-road-district
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Disgusting pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200805/schaumburgs-first-pot-dispensary-opens-near-woodfield-mall

WBEZ
— Wanted: Young People To Work The Polls This November – Barbara Sprunt (DIERSEN: What do you stress to those who question your age and health? I stress that nothing has stopped me from putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email a) each and every morning since 2004 and b) each and every evening too since 2015. Those emails have included links to more than 375,200 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/wanted-young-people-to-work-the-polls-this-november/34b76fd0-0bff-4671-8131-6df2952b5f19
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Most poll workers are over 60 Weiss’ group is just one effort to find new poll workers for the general election. In an unusual partnership, entities including Comedy Central, the Fair Elections Center, Patagonia, Uber and Levi Strauss & Co. are recruiting poll workers. “It really does speak to the level of concern that all of these folks who normally aren’t on the same side of things see the need to come together and solve this big problem,” says Scott Duncombe, who’s heading a new initiative called Power the Polls. Through digital marketing, Power the Polls aims to recruit 250,000 new poll workers on behalf of its partner organizations, most of which fall under Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of businesses. Civic Alliance is encouraging its members to provide paid time off for employees who elect to staff poll locations. According to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 58% of poll workers in the 2018 general election were over 60, an age that is linked to a higher risk for complications with COVID-19. A shortage of election workers plagued some early primary states, and election experts fear a massive shortage for the general election. “We’re talking about enormous numbers of poll workers who are not going to feel comfortable, and already have shown it in the primary, being in the polling places in the midst of a pandemic when they have concerns about their health,” says Bob Brandon, president of the Fair Elections Center. Brandon says even in normal times, convincing people to sign up to staff the polls can be challenging. It’s usually a 12-hour-plus day, with minimal pay and a fair amount of stress. Add in all the health concerns a pandemic brings, and it’s even harder to attract new workers. And although voting by mail is expected to increase dramatically this fall, Brandon says robust, in-person voting remains essential. “If you have a disability that requires you to be on an accessible machine to vote, you need to be there in person,” he says. “If you’re in a community that has terrible mail service, which many poor communities complain of, that’s an important need. Many people in the African American community have a distrust of anything different than taking a ballot and putting it into a machine, because of the history of voter suppression that they’ve encountered.” Brandon adds, “We can’t allow the lack of poll workers to mean there’ll be a lack of opportunities for people to vote in person, which will only lead to longer lines and other problems that ultimately mean fewer people vote.”)

NORTHWEST HERALD
— In race for Congress, Casten, Ives back different healthcare plans – KELLI DUNCAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/08/02/election-2020-in-race-for-congress-casten-ives-back-different-healthcare-plans/ajwswcq/

HERALD NEWS
— Batinick uses Madigan scandal to attack election opponent – ALEX ORTIZE
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/04/batinick-uses-madigan-scandal-to-attack-election-opponent/amgkusf/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Rising number of COVID-19 cases in Kane, DuPage counties triggers warning
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/08/05/rising-number-of-covid-19-cases-in-kane-dupage-counties-triggers-warning/a2trc4l/

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Milwaukee Lutheran High School said Black Lives Matter group’s beliefs ‘do not align with biblical views’; parents urged to pull kids – Annysa Johnson
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2020/08/05/milwaukee-lutheran-high-school-ignites-firestorm-blm-opposition/3298974001/

WREX
— Rockford clergy members hold peaceful protest outside city hall
https://wrex.com/2020/08/05/rockford-clergy-members-hold-peaceful-protest-outside-city-hall/

WGLT
— How Seattle’s Police Chief Has Navigated The City’s Protests For Racial Justice – MARTIN KASTE
https://www.wglt.org/post/how-seattles-police-chief-has-navigated-citys-protests-racial-justice#stream/0

WJBC
— In the midst of re-election campaign, McLean County auditor, other officials bicker over her duties
https://www.wjbc.com/2020/08/06/in-the-midst-of-re-election-campaign-mclean-county-auditor-other-officials-bicker-over-her-duties/

CENTER SQUARE
— Treasurer clarifies position on taxing retirement income – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/treasurer-clarifies-position-on-taxing-retirement-income/article_c81f5072-d75a-11ea-b5bd-5f53b0ffc3b8.html

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Judge: Pritzker can block landlords from evicting delinquent tenants during pandemic, no matter ‘economic devastation’ – Jonathan Bilyk (DIERSEN: Are/were you a landlord? I was a landlord 1976-1984.)
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/545027377-judge-pritzker-can-block-landlords-from-evicting-derelict-tenants-during-pandemic-no-matter-economic-devastation

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Equity in Illinois higher education: ‘We are failing our African American students.’ – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: How much time do Democrat teachers spend shouting at their African American students a) that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all and b) that because of Republicans, African Americans will never be able to succeed?)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/equity-in-illinois-higher-education-we-are-failing-our-african-american-students

FOX NEWS
— Ingraham: Dems in big cities giving us a glimpse of what Biden’s ‘new society’ would look like Poorer, less free, less safe under Biden presidency – Victor Garcia (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat and RINO government officials a) who want to turn Wheaton into Chicago and b) who want to turn DuPage County into Cook County. Better yet, I should run against them. They promote BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, and even worse things. Everyone sees how the aforesaid Democrat and RINO government officials treat me and treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/laura-ingraham-biden-cities-dems-new-society
— Trump rips athletes kneeling for anthem, calls Black Lives Matter a ‘Marxist group’ ‘They’re not looking for good things for our country,’ he said – Joshua Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-anthem-kneeling-black-lives-matter-marxist
— Illinois lawmaker calls for Dem governor Pritzker to be held in contempt over coronavirus measures The petition calls for the governor to be “placed in temporary custody within the Clay County Jail until he purges himself by rescinding” two executive orders – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-lawmaker-dem-governor-pritzker-held-in-contempt-coronavirus
— Trump campaign draws Facebook, Twitter pushback over coronavirus video
https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-campaign-draws-facebook-twitter-pushback-over-coronavirus-video
— Sarah Sanders on push to ‘hide’ Joe Biden from debates: ‘He can’t defend his record’ ‘If this race becomes about Joe Biden he knows he loses,’ Sanders said – Caleb Parke (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a failed federal employee. In my defense, notwithstanding the fact that I am conservative, Republican, Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, draft avoider, White, male, union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980, Crete resident 1948-1972, Wheaton resident since 1978, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844, a) my Democrat IRS superiors promoted me to GS-9 (currently $58,672/year) in 1972, to GS-11 (currently $70,987/year) in 1973, and to GS-12 (currently $85,084/year) in 1974, b) my Democrat GAO superiors promoted me to GS-13 (currently $101,176/year) in 1986, and c) my Democrat GAO superiors paid me at the GS-13 Step 10 level (currently $131,532/year) in 1997.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/debates-biden-trump-sarah-sanders
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If this race becomes about Joe Biden he knows he loses. People around him know he loses. He is a failed career politician that has moved so far to the left that he is out of touch with America,” Sanders added.)

BREITBART
— LeBron James on Trump Refusing to Watch NBA Games: ‘We Could Care Less’ – DYLAN GWINN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, sports is anti-law enforcement and anti-White, and therefore, ever-increasingly anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/08/05/lebron-james-on-trump-refusing-to-watch-nba-games-we-could-care-less/
— Joe Biden: ‘There Will Not Be Another Foot of Wall Constructed in My Administration’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/05/joe-biden-there-will-not-be-another-foot-of-wall-constructed-in-my-administration/
— Joe Biden’s Latest Brain Freeze: Democrat Struggles to Pronounce the Term ‘Mental Fitness’ – KYLE OLSON (DIERSEN: What do you stress to those who question your mental fitness? I stress that nothing has stopped me from putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email a) each and every morning since 2004 and b) each and every evening too since 2015. Those emails have included links to more than 375,200 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/05/joe-bidens-latest-brain-freeze-democrat-struggles-to-pronounce-the-term-mental-fitness/

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Campaign Hasn’t Knocked On Any Doors. The Trump Campaign Says It Knocks On 1 Million Every Week – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/05/report-biden-campaign-hasnt-knocked-on-doors-trump-campaign-says-knocks-on-million-week/

THE SIGNAL
— When the Counterculture Becomes the Culture – Ben Shapiro
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/05/when-the-counterculture-becomes-the-culture/

TOWNHALL
— The Woke Chokehold – Katie Kieffer
https://townhall.com/columnists/katiekieffer/2020/08/05/the-woke-chokehold-n2573735
— Joe Biden, Puppet-in-Chief – Jeff Davidson
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2020/08/06/joe-biden-puppetinchief-n2573830

PJ MEDIA
— Trump Now Says Mail-In Voting ‘Safe and Secure’ — at Least in Florida – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/election/rick-moran/2020/08/05/trump-now-says-mail-in-voting-safe-and-secure-at-least-in-florida-n755338

ONE NEWS NOW
— Conservatives and free market advocates continue to praise Trader Joe’s for setting a “rare example” against the cancel culture mob. – Chris Woodward
https://onenewsnow.com/business/2020/08/05/culture-celebrated-not-canceled

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Your Fearless Alternative to the Asphyxiated Media – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY (DIERSEN: In Illinois, www.gopillinois.com is an alternative to the asphyxiated media.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/national-review-webathon-fearless-alternative-to-asphyxiated-media/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Should Democrat Party pay slavery reparations? Young people think so – Eduardo Neret
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15398

THE HILL
— Afraid to speak your mind? Maybe we’re not as ‘free’ as we think – BERNARD GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat leaders and RINO leaders make it clear that they only want hear and/or read words that promote BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendment, patronage, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination. I should write a book about those a) who do not want to hear anything that I say and/or b) who do not want to read anything that I write. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/510402-afraid-to-speak-your-mind-maybe-were-not-as-free-as-we-think
— The other reason Democrats want Biden to shun debates – LIZ PEEK
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/510575-the-other-reason-democrats-want-biden-to-shun-debates
— Trump outraises Biden in July, surpasses $1 billion for the cycle – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/510797-trump-outraises-biden-in-july-surpasses-1-billion-for-the-cycle
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Republicans fear disaster in November.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/510800-republicans-fear-disaster-in-november

POLITICO
— A growing side effect of the pandemic: Permanent job loss More jobs are disappearing for good, dashing hopes of a rapid economic rebound. – MEGAN CASSELLA (DIERSEN: Because of Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, thousands of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran suffered permanent job losses. I was one of them.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/06/coronavirus-permanent-unemployment-392022

CNN
— Twitter temporarily restricted Trump campaign’s ability to tweet over false Covid-19 claims – Rishi Iyengar
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/05/tech/twitter-trump-restrict/index.html

UPI
— Facebook, Twitter sanction Trump over post, citing false information about COVID-19 – Daniel Uria & Darryl Coote (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation, misinformation, misleading, false, fake, and even worse things except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/08/05/Facebook-Twitter-sanction-Trump-over-post-citing-false-information-about-COVID-19/2681596668008/

NBC NEWS
— State attorneys general put more pressure on Facebook to remove hate speech – David Ingram (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, everything is hate speech except for what they say, what they write, or what they bless. I should write a book about the aforesaid in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District who focus on a) stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails. I would focus on those who played major roles in ending my a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, c) Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO employment, etc.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/state-attorneys-general-put-more-pressure-facebook-remove-hate-speech-n1235932

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hates crow about their success in using BLM, LGBTQ, and COVID-19 to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/us/politics/election-primary-results.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM and LGBTQ are extremely anti-religious, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/06/opinion/gloria-purvis-george-floyd-blm.html
— Facebook Removes Trump Campaign’s Misleading Coronavirus Video It was the first time Facebook took down a post by Mr. Trump’s campaign for spreading virus misinformation, but it did not signal a change to the company’s defense of free expression. – Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation, misinformation, misleading, false, fake, and even worse things except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/technology/trump-facebook-coronavirus-video.html
— Facebook Must Better Police Online Hate, State Attorneys General Say The call from 20 state officials adds to the rising pressure facing Mark Zuckerberg and his company. – Davey Alba (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is hate speech except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/technology/facebook-online-hate.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Sports used to be an escape from the world. Now they’re a window into it. – Jerry Brewer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, sports shouts at everyone that if you do not promote BLM, LGBTQ, and the rest of the Democrat Party platform, you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/05/sports-used-be-an-escape-world-now-theyre-window-into-it/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Joe Biden gets behind the wheel of a Corvette Stingray and lets it rip – BRIAN NIEMIETZ (DIERSEN: What demographics do you share with Biden? Both Biden and I are Corvette owners, former federal employees, White, male, older, married, college graduates, Christian, non-poor, non-drinkers, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. Biden owns a 1967 Corvette that his father gave him as a wedding gift in 1966. My father died suddenly in 1969 when I was 21 years old. I own a 1972 Corvette that I bought in 1971 a) with an insurance settlement that I got for the theft in Chicago of my 1969 Dodge Charger SE and b) with money that I earned working full-time for IRS and part-time for Firestone Stores. I own a 2005 Corvette that I bought in 2005 with money that I got from selling my 1968 Dodge Charger R/T and my 1962 Chevy Impala SS. I had owned the Charger R/T since 1994 and the Impala SS since 1989.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-joe-biden-corvette-stingray-20200805-kgr6g6fikja2pfquqk6comnzei-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Pence blasts Chief Justice Roberts as ‘disappointment to conservatives’ – Pence blasts Chief Justice Roberts as ‘disappointment to conservatives’ – Emily Jacobs
https://nypost.com/2020/08/06/pence-blasts-chief-justice-roberts-as-disappointment/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Early Coronavirus Vaccine Supplies Likely Won’t Be Enough for Everyone at High Risk Public-health officials don’t expect there to be enough doses early on to vaccinate every one of the 100 million Americans at high risk of infection because of their work, age or health – Peter Loftus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/early-coronavirus-vaccine-supplies-likely-wont-be-enough-for-everyone-at-high-risk-11596706202

FORBES
— Facebook, Twitter Take Action Against Trump Post Claiming Children Are ‘Almost Immune’ To The Coronavirus – Rachel Sandler
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/08/05/facebook-twitter-take-action-against-trump-post-claiming-children-are-almost-immune-to-the-coronavirus/#5476600d5aaa
— Jay Leno Is Latest Celebrity To Speak Out About ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Following Toxic Workplace Allegations – Elana Lyn Gross
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/08/05/ashton-kutcher-is-latest-celebrity-to-speak-out-about-ellen-degeneres-show-following-toxic-workplace-allegations/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote racial justice is to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2020/08/06/making-racial-justice-a-movement-not-a-moment/#1d67dbc320ac

FEDERAL TIMES
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Degree requirements are on the way out for federal jobs – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. In 1971, when I was 22 year old, the Democrats who ran IRS would not have hired me if I had not had earned a job-related bachelor’s degree (in management) in 1970. In 1972, 1973, and 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS would not have promoted me if I had not been taking job-related (business) graduate courses. In 1980, the Democrats who ran GAO would not have hired me if I had not earned a job-related master’s degree (in business) in 1976, passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and almost completed the requirements for my second job-related (in accounting) master’s degree. In 1986, the Democrats who ran GAO would not have promoted me if I had not completed the requirements for my a second job-related (accounting) master’s degree in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and became a licensed CPA in 1981. The Democrats who ran GAO would have succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” sooner than they did if I had not become a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1990 and if I had not completed the requirements for my third job-related (finance) master’s degree in 1997.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2020/08/03/degree-requirements-are-on-the-way-out-for-federal-jobs/

NEWSWEEK
— Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis Tests Positive for Coronavirus – DANIEL VILLARREAL
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-rep-rodney-davis-tests-positive-coronavirus-1523168

August 5 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The ‘If Troop’ suffers another desertion, creating another crack in the wall around Fort Michael Madigan – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-madigan-commonwealth-edison-scandal-resignation-cassidy-zorn-20200804-gtl6jtrzrvdcxfrkb3krkxed3e-story.html
— Protecting Joe Biden from a debate, and Susan Rice, ‘by the book’ – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-susan-rice-kass-20200805-nu7kfwpzezgkzofgmxpozriedm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Retired Black Chicago firefighters decry removal of Black Lives Matter banner CFD members assigned to Station 45 have been accused of taking down a Black Lives Matter banner while on duty. Retired firefighters say a history of racism in the department stretches back generations. – Mitchell Armentrout (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/4/21354788/cfd-black-lives-matter-blm-banner-removed-retired-firefighters

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County officials warn of possible cuts – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200805/dupage-county-officials-warn-of-possible-cuts

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— CPS to start school year remotely The district announced the change after the Chicago Teachers Union moved to consider another strike. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/cps-start-school-year-remotely

HERALD & REVIEW
— Decatur school board passes resolution declaring racism a ‘public health crisis’ – Valerie Wells (DIERSEN: Will the next resolution officially declare that the following are NOT WELCOME in Decatur: those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/watch-now-decatur-school-board-passes-resolution-declaring-racism-a-public-health-crisis/article_524395b0-8e3e-58d5-9907-82bd5c6313ce.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The resolution calls for several remedies. Among them, changing the second Monday in October from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day; including Juneteenth on district calendars as a holiday; seeking out other groups represented in the community to ensure other important cultural holidays are noted on district calendars; developing curriculum and policies that are racially and culturally relevant; considering offering College African-American History as a general education course rather than an elective; examining art and imagery in district buildings and removing any that is deemed offensive; additional training for employees; aggressive recruitment of teachers and staff that reflect the racial makeup of the student body and community. Additionally, the board directed the superintendent to prepare an annual report on the academic achievement and discipline of minority students as a group, including educational outcomes, while protecting privacy rights, a report on successes inside and outside the classroom, and to track complaints of racial bias from employees, students and parents, including the resolutions. The discipline policies will be reviewed and updated with input from students and school resource officers and that will accompany the annual review of the contract with the school resource officers as the board considers their role.)

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— Republican state House candidate Eric Wallace’s warning as governor revives shutdown talks: ‘Not only are you ruining businesses, you’re destroying spirits’ – Glenn Minnis
https://southcooknews.com/stories/544528813-wallace-s-warning-as-governor-revives-shutdown-talks-not-only-are-you-ruining-businesses-you-re-destroying-spirits

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Stealing or vandalizing political signs is a crime.
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Political-yard-signs-targeted-15459837.php

ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage Officials Get Facts Wrong In Heated Debate Over Raises The sheriff cited attacks at Oak Brook mall, but there were none. A board member said she had heard of no looting, despite media reports. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-officials-get-facts-wrong-heated-debate-over-raises
(FROM THE ARTICLE: During a heated June 9 finance committee meeting, DuPage County board member Ashley Selmon, D-Addison, accused Sheriff James Mendrick, a Republican, of “irresponsible rhetoric” about “looting and sledgehammers” that led Elmhurst and Addison to board up businesses amid a wave of Black Lives Matter protests across the county and around the country. Mendrick took exception, saying the sledgehammers and looting were facts, not rhetoric. “It’s an insult that you say that there were just peaceful demonstrations,” he told Selmon. “I am sorry, but they were not. We were being attacked at Oak Brook Mall. That’s just a fact. I was there. My staff was there. Don’t belittle what we just did for this county.” The exchange happened during a debate about “equity” raises — possibly as high as $25,000 — for sheriff’s department employees, and Patch found that neither Selmon nor Mendrick was entirely correct. According to police reports, there was no attack on officers or anybody else at Oak Brook Center mall on May 31 or in the days following, only minor property damage. According to Oak Brook police, a brick was thrown at a Neiman Marcus store window around 11 a.m. that day, causing a dozen punctures to the glass. A witness saw six men involved in the incident, but they sped away, according to police. In one case, police did report seeing a sledgehammer in plain view in a car’s back seat, according to a sheriff’s department after-action report. According to the report, officers tried to stop a number of cars at the mall that night, with some passengers mocking or swearing at officers and others fleeing from police. In an interview, sheriff’s department spokesman Justin Kmitch said when the sheriff mentioned “attacks,” he was referring to a number of instances in the days leading up to the committee meeting. “There were no physical assaults of officers at Oak Brook,” Kmitch said. “Protecting the mall was everyone’s priority out there.” He noted the sheriff set up a command center at the mall, which he called the “crown jewel of the DuPage County economy.” At the committee meeting, Selmon said she and other county board members had received regular reports of the protests around DuPage County from the county’s homeland security department. “Unless I’m illiterate, we did not get a single report of anything categorized as looting in this county,” she said. While she may not have received a report, it’s also inaccurate to say there were no cases of looting in the county. About a week before the meeting, more than 30 stores were looted and 11 people arrested in Naperville, according to police and media reports. The looting started around 9 p.m., following a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration that had been held earlier in the day, according to Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall. The sheriff’s department report on the incident said “large explosive devices” were thrown at police officers, and at least one bystander was stabbed while trying to help police, according to Marshall. About the same time, stores in Downers Grove and Aurora were also looted, according to media reports. According to the sheriff’s after-action report, officers in a number of instances also found people with weapons near protests. In Roselle, for instance, a car stopped near a demonstration contained two rifles, six handguns, body armor and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, the report said. And in Elmhurst, police took into custody a man who was seen arriving at a June 1 protest with a rifle, bag, helmet and body armor, according to police. In an email, Selmon said that after the June 9 committee meeting, she and others were able to get more complete information both from the state’s attorney and the sheriff’s office. “As I said, the Homeland Security reports did not indicate those events, but the further information we received did elaborate and confirm a more complete picture, including some incidents of looting/theft/burglary, as was seen in other communities and nationally,” Selmon said. “Similarly, the events were, and thankfully continue to be, overwhelmingly peaceful.” The county board approved the raises for the sheriff’s department employees. Selmon and fellow Democrat Liz Chaplin, whose district includes Elmhurst, dissented.)

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— HAS YOUR ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE CALLED ON MADIGAN TO RESIGN? – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/has-your-illinois-state-representative-called-on-madigan-to-resign/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NELSON: WHAT REALLY MATTERS TO BLM? AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR OWN WEB CONTENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/nelson-what-really-matters-to-blm-an-analysis-of-their-own-web-content.html
— BUSINESSES THREATENED: CAVE TO ‘DEMANDS’ FOR RACIAL REPARATIONS OR GET BAD ONLINE REVIEWS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/businesses-threatened-cave-to-demands-for-racial-reparations-or-get-bad-online-reviews.html
— BECKMAN: CANCEL CULTURE? NO KIDDING (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who cancel me because I refuse to carry out their cancel orders.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/beckman-cancel-culture-no-kidding.html
— DISMANTLING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM BEST PATH TO FIGHT ‘LEFTIST INDOCTRINATION’ ON CAMPUS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/dismantling-student-loan-program-best-path-to-fight-leftist-indoctrination-on-campus.html
— OUR SUMMER OF CULTURAL SUICIDE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/our-summer-of-cultural-suicide.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Jersey sales for NBA player Jonathan Isaac skyrocket after he refuses to kneel for national anthem – Andrew Mark Miller (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO organizations, companies, governments, and countries officially get rid of all individuals, all organizations, all companies, all governments, and all countries that do not promote BLM?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/jersey-sales-for-nba-player-jonathan-isaac-skyrocket-after-he-refuses-to-kneel-for-national-anthem

FOX NEWS
— Cancel culture is going to get worse before it gets better – Caleb Parke (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will organizations, companies, governments, and countries officially publish lists of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they are cancelling? How soon, will individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are being cancelled publish lists of those organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are cancelling them? I should publish a list of individuals, organizations, and companies a) that are canceling me and canceling my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) did cancel TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cancel-culture-biden-ben-domenech-fox-friends
— Facebook removes pro-Trump ad aimed at Joe Biden, claiming false information – Sally Persons (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all ads are false except for the ads that they place or bless.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/facebook-removes-pro-trump-ad-false-information-claim
— Biden and Democrats falsely claim they’re entitled to Black vote, ignoring Trump’s pro-Black policies. Democrats assume Black people are too stupid to think for ourselves and judge candidates on their merits. – Shay Hawkins
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-vote-black-people-shay-hawkins

MICHELLE MALKIN
— Yes, the Mob Is Coming For You (DIERSEN: When the mob comes for you, who will come to your defense?)
https://www.creators.com/read/michelle-malkin/08/20/fact-check-yes-the-mob-is-coming-for-you

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Head of New York Times’ 1619 Project backs away from entire premise
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/head-of-ny-times-1619-project-backs-away-from-entire-premise/

BREITBART
— Mike Pence Tells ‘Silent Majority’ to ‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ — ‘Polling Is Broken’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/08/04/mike-pence-the-silent-majority-doesnt-look-very-silent-to-me/
— Fear-Based Self-Censorship Has Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Afraid to Share Their Beliefs – KEVIN BURKE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/03/kevin-burke-fear-based-self-censorship-has-nearly-two-thirds-of-americans-afraid-to-share-their-beliefs/
— Media ‘Fact checkers’ Lean Left – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What qualifications do I have to be a fact checker? ANSWER: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/04/report-media-fact-checkers-lean-left/
— Vice President Mike Pence on Breitbart News Daily: We’re Doing Our ‘Very Best’ to Preserve Free Speech Online – LUCAS NOLAN (DIERSEN: It would be great if Pence would talk to my critics/opponents a) who focus on stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) who focus on stopping everyone from reading those emails. I should put a list together of my aforesaid critics/opponents and a) publish it and b) email it to Pence.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/04/vice-president-mike-pence-on-breitbart-news-daily-were-doing-our-very-best-to-preserve-free-speech-online/
— Joe Biden Snaps at Black Reporter over Cognitive Test Question: ‘Are You a Junkie?’ – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/05/watch-joe-biden-snaps-at-black-reporter-over-cognitive-test-question-are-you-a-junkie/

BLAZE
— Billionaire media maven Oprah encourages white people to admit that they are racist – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers refuse to hire Whites who do not admit that they racist, b) will employers get rid of their White employees who do not admit that they are racist, c) will organizations refuse to let Whites join if they do not admit that they are racist, and d) will organizations get rid of their White members who refuse to admit that they are racist?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/video-oprah-whites-admit-racism

CNS NEWS
— NYC Black Lives Matter Activist Calls Police ‘Big Babies,’ Quotes Bible – Bailey Duran
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/bailey-duran/nyc-black-lives-matter-activist-calls-police-big-babies-quotes-bible

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Biden And Democratic Party Now Completely Penetrated By Hardcore Communists – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/33027

DAILY SIGNAL
— How ‘Wokeness’ Is a Product of Marxism – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/02/how-wokeness-is-a-product-of-marxism/

EAGLE FORUM
— Why Self-Censoring Has Become a Way of Life (DIERSEN: My having a Civil Service Retirement System pension and subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance helps me avoid self-censorship.)
https://eagleforum.org/publications/insights/why-self-censoring-has-become-a-way-of-life.html

NEWS BUSTERS
— BLACKLIST: Oxford Director Says ‘Public Service’ to Take Down Conservative Sites – Corinne Weaver (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who blacklist me and blacklist my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2020/08/04/blacklist-oxford-director-says-public-service-take-down
— ‘Black-owned’: Google Unveils Program to Identify Business Owners by Race – Alexander Hall (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Google officially ban individuals, ban organizations, ban companies, ban governments, and ban countries that are White, male, older, law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/08/04/black-owned-google-unveils-program-identify-business
— The Left, Media — And Now Google Too? — Are Out to Demonize Police – Kayla Sargent
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/kayla-sargent/2020/08/04/left-media-and-now-google-too-are-out-demonize-police

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump-haters shock black American with vicious behavior, while Trump-supporters embrace him – Andrea Widburg
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-haters-shock-black-american-with-vicious-behavior-while-trump-supporters-embrace-him

THE HILL
— Should Biden consider a veteran for vice president? – RORY E. RILEY-TOPPING (DIERSEN: Duckworth demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump as being a draft avoider. When will Duckworth demonize, denigrate, and condemn Biden as being a draft avoider? I should write a book about those who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a draft avoider.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/510425-should-biden-consider-a-veteran-for-vice-president

POLITICO
— Trump’s campaign knocks on a million doors a week. Biden’s knocks on 0. The diverging responses to Covid-19 could be a wild card in November — especially in close races up and down the ballot. – ALEX THOMPSON (DIERSEN: As a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I want to take campaign literature for the Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct to the Republican and Independent homes in my precinct ASAP. Those candidates are: U.S. President/Vice President – Donald Trump/Mike Pence; U.S. Senate – Mark Curran; U.S. Representative – Jeanne Ives; State Representative – Amy Grant; DuPage State’s Attorney – Robert Berlin; DuPage Circuit Court Clerk – Christopher Kachiroubas; DuPage County Auditor – Robert Grogan; DuPage Coroner – Richard Jorgensen; DuPage Recorder – Babette Holder Youngberg; DuPage County Board – Timothy Elliott; DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner – Timothy Whelan; DuPage Circuit Court Judge – Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/04/trump-joe-biden-campaign-door-knockers-391454

CNBC
— After more than 1,000 firms boycotted Facebook, what’s next for ads on social media? – Lucy Handley (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will organizations, companies, governments, and countries officially publish lists of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they are boycotting? How soon, will individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are being boycotted publish lists of those organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are boycotting them? I should publish a list of individuals, organizations, and companies a) that are boycotting me and boycotting my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) did boycott TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/04/facebook-boycott-whats-next-for-advertising-on-social-media.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— W.N.B.A. Players Escalate Protest of Anti-B.L.M. Team Owner Led by the members of the Atlanta Dream, players have begun wearing T-shirts supporting a political opponent of Senator Kelly Loeffler, who co-owns the Dream and has spoken against the Black Lives Matter movement. – Sopan Deb (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will BLM officially announce that it has the power to destroy any individual, organization, company, government, or country that does not promote BLM?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/sports/basketball/wnba-dream-loeffler-warnock.html
— Interest Rates Are Low, but Loans Are Harder to Get. Here’s Why. Banks have tightened standards, becoming more choosy about their borrowers and asking a lot of questions. – Tara Siegel Bernard (DIERSEN: What helped you get your first car loan? For me, it mainly was my having worked for IRS the previous 4 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time the previous 8 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores full-time the 6 months before that, my taking graduate businesses courses at Loyola the previous 10 months, my having earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU 4 months earlier, and my no longer being subject to the draft. What helped you get your first mortgage? For me, it mainly was the aforesaid plus my having worked for IRS full-time for an additional 11 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time for an additional 11 months, and my having taken graduate business courses for an additional 11 months.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/your-money/mortgage-loans-credit-cards-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, a) White-haters promote hatred against Whites and b) men-haters promote hatred against mem.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/05/black-women-biden-veep/
— JULY 15, 2020 FLASHBACK: Equal opportunity is not enough – Elizabeth M. Smith-Pryor (DIERSEN: Those who reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform have always worked extremely hard against me and against my service as a GOPUSA Illinois Editor, Republican Precinct Committeeman, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc. I should write a book about those who reject the equal opportunity plank in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on past and present leaders of the following: MTRO, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, WCC, ICRC, AAPC, GAO, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. They demonize, denigrate, and condemn those like me who do not reject the equal opportunity plank as being racists, sexists, White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, bigots, and even worse things. They promote race and gender based preference giving. They want those like me, but not them, to pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/07/15/equal-opportunity-is-not-enough/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to rioters who use “mothers” and use “moms” to help them riot?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/eleanor-holmes-norton-demands-info-from-secret-service-after-dc-moms-said-officers-held-them-at-gunpoint-on-mall/2020/08/04/e044aadc-d69a-11ea-aff6-220dd3a14741_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/05/portland-shows-that-white-allies-can-play-vital-role-social-justice-movements/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/05/fed-racial-inequality-democrats/

FORBES
— How To Protect Your Reputation Online In Today’s ‘Cancel Culture’ – Jeff Bell (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to destroy my reputation. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/08/04/how-to-protect-your-reputation-online-in-todays-cancel-culture/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will all sports officially ban all players, all fans, all team owners, all etc. who do not promote BLM?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/terencemoore/2020/08/04/nfl-has-more-reasons-to-avoid-playing-black-national-anthem-before-star-spangled-banner-for-opening-week/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sooner or later, BLMers and LGBTQers will destroy sports and destroy everything else.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/doylerader/2020/08/05/how-the-dallas-mavericks-are-promoting-racial-justice-nba-bubble-equal-justice-initiative/

WTSP
— ‘Back the Blue’ mural painted outside Tampa Police Department vandalized The mural was painted over the weekend as a show of support. On Wednesday morning, there was paint splashed over it.
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/back-the-blue-mural-painted-outside-tampa-police-department-vandalized/67-5b1cc71d-9cff-4cc8-87b4-c1ce578e0101

SMITHFIELD TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Civic leagues to host rally for law enforcement – Stephen H. Cowles
https://www.smithfieldtimes.com/2020/08/04/civic-leagues-to-host-rally-for-law-enforcement/

NORTH STATE JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally in Raleigh draws hundreds of supporters LT. GOV. CANDIDATE FIRES UP THE CROWD, CALLS BLACK LIVES MATTER ‘HYPOCRITICAL’
https://nsjonline.com/article/2020/08/back-the-blue-rally-in-raleigh-draws-hundreds-of-supporters/

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Of Course, the GOP Thinks Fact-Checkers Are Biased Americans will never be able to settle policy differences if we can’t even acknowledge a baseline of truth. – Nancy LeTourneau (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What qualifications do I have to be a fact checker? ANSWER: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/08/04/of-course-the-gop-thinks-fact-checkers-are-biased/

NEWSWEEK
— Most Americans Support Trump Closing U.S. Border and Banning Asylum Seekers Amid Pandemic: Poll – MATTHEW IMPELLI
https://www.newsweek.com/most-americans-support-trump-closing-us-border-banning-asylum-seekers-amid-pandemic-poll-1522963
— Conservatives Point Out Oprah’s Net Worth After She Attacks ‘White Privilege’ – EMMA NOLAN (DIERSEN: What do you say to those in Illinois, in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct , and in your neighborhood who promote hatred against Whites to curry favor with those who hate Whites? Those who hate Whites are anti-law enforcement officers, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/oprah-winfrey-white-privilege-oprah-conversation-twitter-conservatives-1522923
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Not all white people have power,” said one guest. “There’s plenty of poor, working-class white people. But I think that when we group all of white people together and we don’t recognize the fact that there’s a lot of white people that struggle, and it’s a different struggle as you mentioned because they’re not streaming upstream let’s call it…”I think that if we’re gonna come together and really attack racism and the inequities that are in this country and are in this world, that it’s important not to group all white people.”)
— Obama Is Trashing Trump, Reigniting an Old Feud. Will it Backfire on Biden? – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/barack-obama-donald-trump-joe-biden-election-interventions-1522637

ATLANTIC
— The Princeton Faculty’s Anti-Free-Speech Demands – Conor Friedersdorf (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents not only want to limit my speech, they want end my speech. I should write a book about them. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/what-princeton-professors-really-think-about-defining-racism/614911

AMERICAN LAWYER
— Curb Your Enthusiasm for Diversity. Or You Could Be Sued. – Vivia Chen (DIERSEN: I should write a book about organizations, companies, governments, and countries that crow about their success in promoting Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, that crow about their success in getting rid of those who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-Christian, and/or non-German American, that is, that crow about their success in promoting political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, sex discrimination, religious discrimination, and/or national origin discrimination. My Democrat GAO superiors treated me like they wanted me to sue them. I should write a book about those who have treated me like they want me to sue them. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2020/08/04/curb-your-enthusiasm-for-diversity-or-you-could-be-sued/?slreturn=20200705080851

LAW
— The 2020 A-List: Amid Upheaval, Firms Focus on Finding Balance In a tumultuous time for the industry and the country, the leaders of firms on The American Lawyer’s annual A-List ranking are seeking to address both financial and social considerations. – Dan Packel (DIERSEN: To get on the 2020 A-List, how many of their employees who are the following will law firms dump: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2020/08/05/the-2020-a-list-amid-upheaval-firms-focus-on-finding-balance/

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— New York Times calls for de facto racial quotas in classical music – Fred Mazelis
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/08/05/nytc-a05.html

August 1 Evening Edition

NEWSWEEK
— Charges Announced for 17 People After Rockford Protests Over Two Days – MATT KEELEY (DIERSEN: If there have been no Back the Blue rallies in your municipality, why is that? In your municipality, how strong/threatening are the BLMers and LGBTQers, that is, how strong/threatening are the Democrats in your municipality?)
https://www.newsweek.com/charges-announced-17-people-after-illinois-protests-over-two-days-1522193
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Police in Rockford, Illinois announced charges Saturday for 17 people arrested during protests over two straight days. On Friday, 11 protesters were arrested after a small protest blocking East State Street, according to WTVO. Then Saturday, an additional six protesters were arrested during a counterprotest at a “Back the Blue” rally in support of police. Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea, Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, and State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross held a press conference Saturday afternoon announcing the charges. Six of the protesters were charged with mob action alone, while three more were charged with mob action and resisting arrest. Other charges included aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, obstruction of police officers, damage to property and resisting a police officer. “The First Amendment is very clear. It does not give unbridled freedom to infringe on the rights of others,” Ross said. Former Democratic State Rep. Litesa Wallace shared a video in which she said she raised about $2,000 from her supporters to pay the bond for six of those arrested on Friday. “I am exhausted—which doesn’t say a lot because I didn’t do a lot today. I can only imagine how tired and exhausted the individuals who were arrested are. And I can only imagine how tired and exhausted people who are older than me are, who have been in this fight and wanting justice and equality for decades upon decades,” she said. . .The Friday protest was over the treatment of protesters during a May 30 demonstration in Rockford responding to the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Protesters alleged that the Rockford Police used excessive force. An internal investigation by police announced Wednesday that it had found no evidence of wrongdoing by the officers. About 20 protesters announced several demands on Friday, including that the city drop all charges against demonstrators involved in the May 30 protest, and that the police hire an outside investigator to determine whether excessive force was used.)

WIFR
— Arrests made after protesters, police clash following ‘Back the Blue’ rally
https://www.wifr.com/2020/08/01/arrests-made-after-protesters-police-clash-after-back-the-blue-rally/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At least 100 attendees of a pro-police rally in downtown Rockford were met by anti-police protesters Saturday morning. The groups Concerned Citizens for America of Northern Illinois and the Illinois Family Institute held the rally at the Winnebago County Justice Center, at 650 W. State Street in downtown Rockford. Rep. John Cabello (R-68th) and former Rep. Jim Sacia (R-89th) spoke at the rally which was held to “Support all men and women in law enforcement and the amazing, vital, and dangerous work they do to protect our communities and country from lawlessness and evil.” This comes following a protest on Friday evening, where nine protesters were taken into custody and later charged. However, former Illinois Rep. Litesa Wallace raised money to help bond out those arrested Friday night.)

WREX
— At least one arrested after Back the Blue rally, protest in Rockford – Kristin Crowley
https://wrex.com/2020/08/01/at-least-one-arrested-after-back-the-blue-rally-protest-in-rockord/
— Former Democrat Illinois Representative Litesa Wallace bonds Rockford protesters out of jail – Kristin Crowley
https://wrex.com/2020/08/01/former-il-rep-bonds-rockford-protesters-out-of-jail/
— ‘Back the Blue’ rally and RYA protest meet head on – Erin Chapman
https://wrex.com/2020/08/01/back-the-blue-rally-and-rya-protest-meet-head-on/

STATELINE
— Protesters clash with police in downtown Rockford
https://www.mystateline.com/news/live-anti-police-protesters-gather-at-rockford-police-hq/

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: 1,639 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths, following record-high testing day 11 Illinois counties considered ‘warning level’ for COVID-19: health officials
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1639-new-covid-19-cases-8-deaths/6346750/

NBC5
— Chicago Dunkin’ Employee Arrested After Saliva Found in State Trooper’s Drink: Police Vincent Sessler, 25, was arrested on multiple charges Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-dunkin-employee-arrested-after-saliva-found-in-state-troopers-drink-police/2315413/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s Election Agitations and Distortions.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/fact-check-trumps-election-agitations-and-distortions/2315415/

CBS2
— Wisconsin Republicans ‘Stand Ready’ To Kill Gov. Tony Evers’ Statewide Mask Requirement
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/31/wisconsin-republicans-stand-ready-to-kill-gov-tony-evers-statewide-mask-requirement/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Another congressman tests positive, blasts GOP colleagues who ‘strut’ around without masks – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/another-congressman-tests-positive-blasts-gop-colleagues-who-strut-around-without-masks

WGN TV
— Illinois State University will change dorm floor names that reflect Jefferson, Madison, Monroe – AP (DIERSEN: How many municipalities, schools, streets, etc. are named after Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, etc.?)
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-state-university-will-change-dorm-floor-names-that-reflect-jefferson-madison-monroe/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After plummeting, COVID-19 is again picking up dangerous speed in much of the Midwest – JULIE BOSMAN, MANNY FERNANDEZ AND THOMAS FULLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-covid-19-midwest-20200801-xwtytflzvvfcfjlfjhtzkgp2qe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-nhl-kneel4hockey-20200801-lrebdwexrzbszhftuichrzy7mm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hang-ups, lies and wrong numbers: Contact tracers’ uphill fight against COVID-19  The state of Illinois wants 90% of infections traced within 24 hours of a diagnosis, but officials in some areas admit they are falling far short of that. – Brett Chase and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/31/21345926/contact-tracers-tracing-coronavirus-covid19-illinois-pritzker-howard-brown
— Enough Illinois House Democrats stand with Mike Madigan — for now House Democrats make a “stability” argument. They say nobody demanding Madigan’s resignation has presented an alternative. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/31/21350201/illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-comed-rich-miller
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2020/8/1/21345619/sky-carry-tradition-wnba-players-advocating-social-injustice-were-all-fight-together

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s deadliest summer in 19 years June and July homicides are at their highest level since 2001. And seven months into the year, the city is not far from passing 2019’s total number of killings. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicagos-deadliest-summer-19-years
— Veep hopeful Duckworth gets star turn—on Fox As Joe Biden nears a decision on his running mate, the Illinois senator makes an unusual pitch. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: During 2006, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shouted at Roskam that my serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, and an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member was going to cause him to lose to Duckworth. During 2018, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shouted at Roskam that my serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor was going to cause him to lose to Casten. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. Better yet, I should sue them. During 2020, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shouted at Ives that my serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor was going to cause her to lose to Casten. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/veep-hopeful-duckworth-gets-star-turn-fox

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural painted on Indiana Avenue – Christine Fernando
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2020/08/01/indianapolis-black-lives-matter-mural-painted-indiana-avenue/5562886002/
— Pacers kneel during national anthem – Ethan Sears (DIERSEN: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?)
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2020/08/01/indiana-pacers-kneel-during-national-anthem/5563869002/

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Dumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movement (DIERSEN: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?)
https://www.startribune.com/dumba-kneels-nhl-puts-focus-on-black-lives-matter-movement/571981982/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Police warn defunding hurts recruitment – Jeff Mordock (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, employers only want to hire a) young Democrat minorities, b) young Democrat females, c) LGBTQers, and d) illegals.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/1/defund-police-movement-hurts-recruitment-effort-ch/
— ‘Morale is lower with White officers’ in wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody – Jeff Mordock (DIERSEN: Are you White? How is your morale in wake of the ever-increasing efforts by Democrats and RINOs to promote hatred of White Republicans?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/28/black-cops-say-systemic-racism-exists-policing/
— Supreme Court’s LGBTQ ruling threatens to inundate small businesses – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/28/supreme-court-lgbt-ruling-threatens-small-business/
— Authoritarian decisions on masks and gender identity leads to surly, if any, compliance by Americans – Michael McKenna
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/29/government-decisions-on-masks-and-gender-identity-/
— D.C. police stop ‘Black Preborn Lives Matter’ street painting, arrest two protesters Students for Life of America say they had prior police permission, allege viewpoint discrimination (DIERSEN: What side is your mayor on, side A or side B? Side A is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Side B is pro-law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/1/police-stop-pro-lifers-painting-street-black-prebo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The coronavirus has shown people that big government can’t solve all their problems – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-coronavirus-has-shown-people-that-big-government-cant-solve-all-their-problems

FOX NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: New Jersey passes bill that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain professional licenses – Sam Dorman (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. I transferred to GAO from IRS when I was 31 years old in 1980. I became a licensed CPA in 1981 and I worked for GAO in its Chicago office until 1997. To best of my knowledge, I was the only licensed CPA who worked for GAO in its Chicago office 1980-1997.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-jersey-bill-illegal-immigrants-professional-occupational-licenses

AMERICAN THINKER
— Seattle is apparently implementing Maoist training for white employees – Andrea Widburg (DIERSEN: Are you White? Are you a racist? If YOU are White, how soon will Illinois, your county, your township, and/or your municipality force YOU to admit that YOU are racist? Ever-increasingly, states, counties, townships, municipalities, organizations, companies, their operatives, and their dupes make it clear to Whites that they will be gotten rid if they do not admit to being racists.)
https://employment.einnews.com/article_detail/523037205/8Hn9_brd4ZLerKXz
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There’s a new Jim Crow afoot in America. Once again, it’s coming from the Democrats, but this time, instead of pitting whites against blacks, it’s pitting blacks against whites. Beleaguered white people technically have the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at their back but, in the witch hunt atmosphere currently prevailing in America, it’s unclear whether they’ll have the courage to use it. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 doesn’t mince words. It exists to outlaw discrimination based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, or country of national origin. It explicitly expands these protections to employment programs. Under Title VII, “It shall be an unlawful employment practice for any employer, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee controlling apprenticeship or other training or retraining, including on-the-job training programs to discriminate against any individual because of his race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in admission to, or employment in, any program established to provide apprenticeship or other training. (42 U.S. Code §2000e-2(d).)” The City of Seattle has put a program in place for its 10,000 employees. There are special whites-only aspects of the program. In the “white only” portions of the program, whites must admit that they are racist (and, presumably, any refusal is more proof of racism), and then they must have that racism trained out of them. Christopher Rufo has obtained the materials for the segregated “whites only” training. Trying to summarize the material falls far short of showing the immensity of this Title VII violation, so I’ve embedded all of the tweets below.)

BREITBART
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Sees 139 Percent Increase in Murder – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/01/mayor-lightfoots-chicago-sees-139-percent-increase-murder/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Chicago Gun Myth – David Harsanyi
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/31/the-chicago-gun-myth-chicago-murders/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Defend free speech from the Mob, because your beliefs are next – Editorial
https://www.christianpost.com/news/defend-free-speech-from-the-mob-because-your-beliefs-are-next.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Policing and Politics in a Time of Turmoil – Paul Adams
https://www.theepochtimes.com/policing-and-politics-in-a-time-of-turmoil_3445597.html

LIBERTY NATION
— Seattle Plans To Undo Whiteness, Along With Undoing The Police The city council has decided that the two greatest threats are the police and white skin. – Kelli Ballard
https://www.libertynation.com/seattle-plans-to-undo-whiteness-along-with-undoing-the-police/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump struggles to stay on script, frustrating GOP again.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/510064-trump-struggles-to-stay-on-script-frustrating-gop-again

YAHOO
— Thunder players all kneel during anthem after threat from Oklahoma lawmaker – Jason Owens (DIERSEN: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?)
https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-lawmaker-threatens-tax-penalties-for-thunder-if-players-kneel-during-anthem-031146336.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Tammy Duckworth Is Nothing and Everything Like Joe Biden Despite their disparate backgrounds, the Illinois Democrat has carved out a public life most evocative of the man she could join on the presidential ticket. – Matt Flegenheimer (DIERSEN: Duckworth condemns Trump for avoiding the draft. Will Duckworth likewise condemn Biden for avoiding the draft? I should write a book about those who avoided the draft and how that impacted the rest of their life.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/01/us/politics/tammy-duckworth-biden-vp.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled America-haters in Portland claim victory over America.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/calm-returns-to-portland-as-federal-agents-withdraw/2020/07/31/3606b35a-d364-11ea-9038-af089b63ac21_story.html
— Alexander Vindman: Coming forward ended my career. I still believe doing what’s right matters. – Alexander S. Vindman (DIERSEN: If your career is ended, what ended it? The following ended my career in the federal government: I have always been a Republican. In 1988, when I was 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Starting in 1966, when I was 18 years old, I made it clear to my superiors that I opposed political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/01/alexander-vindman-retiring-oped/

NEW YORK POST
— Barack Obama’s half-brother rips ‘cold and ruthless’ ex-president – Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2020/08/01/barack-obamas-half-brother-rips-cold-and-ruthless-ex-president/

DALLAS MORNING NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2020/07/31/mavericks-and-rockets-kneel-during-national-anthem-protesting-racial-injustice-before-nba-restart-opener/

WHEC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Are YOU a Republican, Libertarian, Green, or Independent? Sooner or later, Democrats will try to force YOU to kneel before THEM. How will YOU react?
https://www.whec.com/rochester-new-york-news/black-lives-matter-event-also-targets-transphobia-and-homophobia/5814018/
— ‘OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue’ events held around Monroe County
https://www.whec.com/rochester-new-york-news/back-the-blue-events-held-around-monroe-county/5813967/?cat=565

NBC CONNECTICUT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled law enforcement-haters say that to hold a Back the Blue rally is to oppose police accountability.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/opposers-of-police-accountability-bill-hold-back-the-blue-rally/2311882/

FOX BALTIMORE
— Officials say removal of Black Lives Matter murals was a result of miscommunication – Micarie Kemp (DIERSEN: What side is your mayor on, side A or side B? Side A is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Side B is pro-law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/officials-say-miscommunication-resulted-in-removal-of-black-lives-matter-art-installation

HOLLAND SENTINEL
— OUTSTANDING: Supporters turn out to ‘Back the Blue’
https://www.hollandsentinel.com/photogallery/MI/20200801/PHOTOGALLERY/801009998/PH/1

WSPA
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in downtown Greenville
https://www.wspa.com/news/back-the-blue-rally-held-in-downtown-greenville/

WLOS
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ procession drives through Buncombe County to show support for officers – Kari Barrows
https://wlos.com/news/local/back-the-blue-procession-drives-through-buncombe-county-to-show-support-for-officers

WZZM
— OUTSTANDING: Holland ‘Back the Blue’ rally features U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga The congressman emphasized the importance of supporting police officers.
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/holland-zeeland/holland-back-the-blue-rally/69-41708800-c80c-48ad-8003-1c19a1744684

SPECTRUM LOCAL NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue Ride and Rally Held in Scottsville on Saturday
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/human-interest/2020/08/01/back-the-blue-ride-and-rally-held-in-scottsville-
— OUTSTANDING: North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch Hosts Blue Lives Matter Rally
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/human-interest/2020/08/01/north-tonawanda-neighborhood-watch-hosts-blue-lives-matter-rally

ALABAMA NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Wetumpka Locals Back the Blue Saturday – Samantha Williams
https://www.alabamanews.net/2020/08/01/wetumpka-locals-back-the-blue-saturday/

WICZ
— OUTSTANDING: Local Political Movement Hosts “Back the Blue” Rally – Austin Tanner
http://www.wicz.com/story/42441016/local-political-movement-hosts-back-the-blue-rally

LMT ONLINE
— OUTSTANDING: Pro-police message at Albany rally – Steve Barnes
https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Pro-police-message-at-Albany-rally-with-a-few-15451493.php

FOX 61
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue rally at state capital – Angelo Bavaro
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/police-back-blue-protest-rally-accountability-law-qualified-immunity/520-90bca8b0-b81d-4fda-8523-bb223de3a016

FINANCIAL ADVISOR
— Early Retirement Looks Tempting. Too Tempting – EVAN SIMONOFF (DIERSEN: I should write a book about early retirement.)
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/early-retirement-looks-tempting–too-tempting-56994.html