Tag: e-verify

May 26, 2024

BOST FOR CONGRESS
— The Illinois Republican Party’s State Convention
https://x.com/BostForCongress/status/1794340527892312105

DALLAS NEWS
— Texas Republican Party delegates vote on party platform (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/05/25/texas-republican-platform-calls-for-teaching-bible-in-schools-blocking-abortion-drugs/

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Texas GOP to vote on Bible lessons, deportations to platform (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/texas-gop-bible-lessons-school-19472547.php

TEXAS TRIBUNE
— Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office. The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.” – ROBERT DOWNEN AND RENZO DOWNEY (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/25/texas-republican-party-convention-platform/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Republicans go all in for Trump at state convention – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER (COMMENT: Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) a) to issue a detailed press release on the convention and b) to post on its website its new platform and its 12 new resolutions. At the convention, there was very strong support for Trump and for Dean White for IRP National Committeeman, but there very few delegates were from DuPage County. IRP chairman Don Tracy spoke vehemently against direct election of IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members. Many of the delegates who I spoke with had been strongly lobbied by opponents of direct election against direct election. Tracy’s IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee (PRC) killed direct election. Illinois Republicans who want direct election are overwhelmingly conservative. Illinois Republicans who oppose direct election are overwhelming moderate, that is, they reject some, many, most, if not all the planks in the Republican Party platform. It seems that to get PRC members to kill direct election, those who oppose direct election a) loaded the PRC with members who oppose direct election or could be made to oppose direct election and b) dumped efforts to move the platform to the left. I was appointed to the PRC even though I have always promoted direct election. But that appointment was made before those who oppose direct election knew that major efforts were going to be made to promote direct election. Therefore, I was removed from the PRC before its first meeting. The Democrat news media at the convention again demonstrated its hostility toward me. I have attended as a delegate and as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor all the IRP State Conventions since 2000. The 2020 convention was by Zoom. The last big push for direct election was at the 2008 convention.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/25/illinois-republicans-go-all-in-for-trump-at-state-convention/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state GOP party platform has long opposed same-sex marriage, though its been almost a decade since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down bans against those unions. On Saturday, the party added a plank “confirming the immutable biological sex of humans and the protection of women” and opposing gender treatments as well as “all efforts to validate transgender identity,” The platform adopted by more than 500 delegates at the convention also attacked the Democratic Party for eliminating cash bail, contending it “opposes law and order and law enforcement.” . . . The only contentious note in the festivities occurred when former Lake County GOP chairman Mark Shaw was twice overwhelmingly rejected in votes from the convention floor in his bid to become the state’s new Republican National Committeeman, replacing Richard Porter, who is term limited. Shaw, a Trump delegate and a “senior adviser” to the presidential candidate, has a controversial party history. Once viewed as a grassroots supporter, his attempts to maneuver into the RNC job were rejected by delegates who viewed him as too establishment. Dean White of St. Charles, a construction company owner and a member of the Republican State Central Committee, was ultimately named national committeeman after Shaw dropped out. Hardin County GOP Chair Rhonda Belford, who chairs the Republican County Chairs’ Association, was voted as national committeewoman, replacing Demetra DeMonte.)
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for pollution.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/26/prairie-state-coal-plant/
— We can’t let summer events distract us from violence prevention in Chicago – Faith Leaders (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty, crime, and violence.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/26/opinion-chicago-summer-gun-violence-prevention/
— Mayor Johnson hires organizer as administration liaison to progressive groups – Jake Sheridan (COMMENT: Who serves as liaisons for the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to conservative groups?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/mayor-johnson-hires-organizer-as-administration-liaison-to-progressive-groups/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: NCTV17 seeks funding support from Naperville as the nonprofit TV station deals with urgent financial crisis – TESS KENNY (COMMENT: I am a conservative Republican nonprofit political and government news and commentary aggregator. All the money and time needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out each and every morning comes from me. He who pays the piper calls the tunes. No one calls my tunes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/naperville-city-council-nctv17-cable-news-funding/

DAILY HERALD
— Biden to Black students: You’re nothing without me – Debra J. Saunders
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240525/syndicated-columnists/biden-to-black-students-youre-nothing-without-me/

NBC5
— At least 2 killed, 10 others injured in Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-violence-crime-memorial-day-weekend-shootings/3446710/

WGLT
— Trump confronts repeated booing during Libertarian convention speech – AP (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Libertarian plants in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000. Libertarians promote pot, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, etc.)
https://www.wglt.org/2024-05-26/trump-confronts-repeated-booing-during-libertarian-convention-speech

WGIL
— Illinois bill allows out-of-state minors to apply for taxpayer funded abortions – Catrina Petersen
https://www.wgil.com/2024/05/25/illinois-bill-allows-out-of-state-minors-to-apply-for-taxpayer-funded-abortions/

CWB CHICAGO
— Huge brawl leaves migrant stabbed, cop injured as police declare emergency outside downtown Chicago shelter. (COMMENT: Chicago today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://cwbchicago.com/2024/05/huge-brawl-leaves-migrant-stabbed-cop-injured-as-police-declare-emergency-outside-downtown-chicago-shelter.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield – JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/budget-negotiations-will-extend-into-next-week-as-house-leaves-springfield

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois legislators eye $870 million in tax increases ahead of budget deal. Package includes tax credits for hiring journalists, ex-felons, live theatre. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2b3aeb7e-1b06-11ef-905a-1fa73edcfead.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

AMERICAN THINKER
— Acknowledging Truth – Thomas Klocek
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/05/acknowledging_truth.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— MSNBC’s Joy Reid takes racist shot at Rep. Byron Donalds over Trump support – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/25/msnbcs-joy-reid-takes-racist-shot-at-rep-byron-donalds-over-trump-support-1461605/

BREITBART
— Chicago: 10 Shot During First Night of Memorial Day Weekend – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2024/05/26/chicago-10-shot-during-first-night-of-memorial-day-weekend/

FOX BUSINESS
— Walmart promotes Pride merchandise as Target scales back following backlash. – Brie Stimson
https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/walmart-promotes-pride-merchandise-target-scales-back-following-backlash

HOT AIR
— Schumer Clearly States Citizenship for Illegals Is the Goal
https://hotair.com/headlines/2024/05/25/when-chuckles-schumer-clear-states-citizenship-for-illegals-is-the-goal-n3789060

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— “Not one Mexican”: Group of illegal immigrants interviewed near San Diego border wall. – Matthew Holloway
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/not-one-mexican-group-of-illegal-immigrants-interviewed-near-san-diego-border-wall

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Illinois Chemical Abortion Free-for-All Puts Women in Danger – ERIK BAPTIST
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/the-illinois-chemical-abortion-free-for-all-puts-women-in-danger/
— Merit Must Trump DEI in Medical Education – IAN KINGSBURY (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they ever-increasingly lowered standards to hire, retain, and promote Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless my job-related bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, professional license, and work experience.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/merit-must-trump-dei-in-medical-education/

NEW AMERICAN
— Is the Constitution Now an “Inconvenient Document”? – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/constitution/is-the-constitution-now-an-inconvenient-document/

PARADISE
— Great Replacement: Sen. Schumer Calls For Amnesty of Millions of Illegals to Offset Declining U.S. Population
https://theparadise.ng/great-replacement-sen-schumer-calls-for-amnesty-of-millions-of-illegals-to-offset-declining-u-s-population/
— 40+ Dem Mayors Beg Joe Biden to Create Jobs Program — for Illegal Aliens!
https://theparadise.ng/40-dem-mayors-beg-joe-biden-to-create-jobs-program-for-illegal-aliens/#google_vignette

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Confronting the Woke-Left and Jihad-Enthusiast Alliance – Peter Berkowitz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/05/26/confronting_the_woke-left_and_jihad-enthusiast_alliance_151003.html

TOWNHALL
— Chuck Schumer Admits Democrats’ ‘Ultimate Goal,’ And It’s Not Good – Sarah Arnold (COMMENT: Democrat elected and appointed officials ever-increasingly replace those in America who have demographics that vote for Republicans with those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/25/chuck-schumer-our-ultimate-goal-is-to-give-every-illegal-immigrant-citizenship-n2639528
— Half of UCLA Med School Students Fail Basic Tests Thanks to DEI Push – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/25/half-of-ucla-med-school-students-fail-basic-tests-thanks-to-dei-push-n2639525

WESTERN JOURNAL
— New Low: Illegals Across U.S. Hiring Fake Robbers to Attack Them So They Gain Asylum – Jack Davis
https://www.westernjournal.com/new-low-illegals-across-us-hiring-fake-robbers-attack-gain-asylum/

— FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCESSOUTHERN

AOL
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly crow about their success in using DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.aol.com/news/republican-leaders-unc-board-claims-144739678.html
— How to Check Your Employment Eligibility – LISA JOHNSON MANDELL
https://www.aol.com/news/2011-03-24-how-to-check-your-employment-eligibility.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Green cards? Passports? Visas? Just what exactly to they allow you to do? A lot of people coming to the U.S. are uncertain about whether or not they’re able to legally work in the U.S. Now there’s a super simple way to find out. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services recently unveiled a free online tool called E-Verify Self Check, that allows people to see if they’re eligible to work in the U.S. before they start looking.)

CNN
— Trump courts Libertarians amid mounting concern over third-party candidates – Steve Contorno and Aaron Pellish (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Libertarian plants in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000. Libertarians promote pot, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, etc.)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/25/politics/donald-trump-libertarian-party-rfk/index.html

MSN
— Wokeness has gone full circle with the separation of Americans by race thanks to DEI
https://www.msn.com/en-sg/entertainment/news/wokeness-has-gone-full-circle-with-the-separation-of-americans-by-race-thanks-to-dei-says-conservatives/ar-BB1idbhx
— ‘Zapped time and time again’: More workers say they expect to retire at 65, but research shows they may be overly optimistic about how long they can remain in the workforce. – Serah Louis (COMMENT: I should write a book about age discrimination. I am 75. As age discrimination ever-increasingly increases under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect that as you get older, there will be ever-increasingly pressure to get rid of you and especially if you are conservative, Republican, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time like me. Currently, age discriminators are using age discrimination concurrently against both Trump and Biden to “kill two birds with one stone.” In my defense, I stress the GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters that I put together and send out each and every morning. I had no trouble driving non-stop to/from Wheaton and Collinsville for the Illinois Republican Party State Convention.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/zapped-time-and-time-again-more-workers-say-they-expect-to-retire-at-65-but-research-shows-they-may-be-overly-optimistic-about-how-long-they-can-remain-in-the-workforce/ar-BB1n201B

NEW YORK TIMES
— What Do Students at Elite Colleges Really Want? – Francesca Mari (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees from non-Ivy League colleges are worthless, that is, that my degrees from NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT are worthless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/business/gen-z-college-students-jobs.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/opinion/trump-deportation-immigration-border.html
— Biden Addresses Graduating Cadets at West Point Military Academy – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/us/politics/biden-commencement-west-point.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden indirectly rebukes Trump at West Point commencement. – Tyler Pager
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/25/trump-biden-military-academy/
— Democrats continue to use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/25/george-floyd-anniversary-retrenchment/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Teach Your Children to Love America. – Peggy Noonan (COMMENT: What inspires your patriotism? For me, it includes my being able to earn a bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license even though neither of my parents attended college, my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and my mother never attended high school.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teach-your-children-to-love-america-memorial-day-7c97666e

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly crow about their success in using DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayarichard-craven/2024/05/25/racial-trauma-can-affect-your-career-heres-how/

PBS
— JULY 21, 2022 FLASHBACK: Jan. 6 committee says Donald Trump is to blame for the violence (COMMENT: He who determines the membership of a committee determines the outcome of that committee.)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-jan-6-committee-says-donald-trump-is-to-blame-for-the-violence

May 23, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. What do you hope that Illinois Republican Party (IRP) leaders will stress at their State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25? I hope that they will stress defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, and especially its personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I hope that they will stress direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— On Saturday, May 25, 2024, delegates to the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention in Collinsville will be asked to vote on a new IRP platform and a new set of resolutions. But so far, the IRP Platform and Resolutions Committee has not provided delegates with drafts of the aforesaid. If I had not been removed from the committee because of my calling for strengthening the platform, including calling for E-Verify, and because of my calling for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members, I would have called for the committee to provide delegates with drafts of the new draft platform and the new draft set of resolutions by now. Further, I would have called for the IRP to provide delegates with a detailed agenda for the convention’s May 25 general session by now. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In possible DNC preview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks ex-President Donald Trump – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/in-possible-dnc-preview-gov-j-b-pritzker-mocks-ex-president-donald-trump/
— Judge temporarily blocks hastily passed election law that favored Democrats in November – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/judge-temporarily-blocks-hastily-passed-election-law-that-favored-democrats-in-november/
— BEYOND TRAGIC: There are now more daily marijuana users in the US than daily alcohol users – CARLA K. JOHNSON (COMMENT: Booze is bad, but pot is worse. Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/by-the-numbers-there-are-now-more-daily-marijuana-users-in-the-us-than-daily-alcohol-users/
— Mayor Richard Irvin says Aurora ‘absolutely pursuing a special census’ after recent estimates say city lost population – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/22/mayor-richard-irvin-says-aurora-absolutely-pursuing-a-special-census-after-recent-estimates-say-city-lost-population/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/22/rescheduling-marijuana-president-biden-justice-department-drug-war-jacob-sullum

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker, Johnson tout DNC in Chicago at preview – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240522/nation-and-world-politics/pritzker-johnson-tout-dnc-in-chicago-at-preview/
— Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240522/nation-and-world-politics/lara-trump-is-taking-the-reins-and-reshaping-the-rnc-in-her-father-in-laws-image/
— Under Illinois Democrat leaders, soon, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) receiving welfare.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240521/submitted-content/northern-illinois-food-bank-receives-70000-donation-from-meijer-to-help-fight-hunger-in-north-chic/
— ‘We need resolution’: State lawsuit against Wheaton history group drags on – Susan Sarkauskas and Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240521/news/we-need-resolution-state-lawsuit-against-wheaton-history-group-drags-on/

ABC7
— Democratic Party leaders preview DNC to media representatives at United Center – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-dnc-2024-party-leaders-media-representatives-united/14858556/

NBC5 & WGN9 & FOX ILLINOIS & WJOL & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WSIU
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US (COMMENT: Booze is bad, but pot is worse. Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-us/3443948/
https://wgntv.com/news/daily-pot-use-exceeds-daily-drinking-in-u-s-a-new-study-says/
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-the-us-a-new-study-says-recreational-smoking-vaping-edibles-pot-weed-cannabis-drugs-narcotics-research-tobacco-liquor-booze-cocktails-beer
https://www.wjol.com/study-daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-the-u-s/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/daily-pot-use-exceeds-daily-drinking-in-us-new-study-says/
https://www.wsiu.org/state-of-illinois/2024-05-22/the-4th-annual-illinois-cannabis-convention-features-jim-belushi

CBS NEWS
— Shootings, stabbings on Chicago transit system leave many alarmed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQ7yeB-Sq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MThsv4zVuFY
— Woman robbed at gunpoint near Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago – Adam Harrington (COMMENT: I worked near the Federal Plaza in 1971 and then 1973-1997.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-robbed-gunpoint-federal-plaza-downtown-chicago/

FOX32
— Downtown Chicago residents urged to stay vigilant amid rising crime; aldermen to hold meeting (COMMENT: I was a downtown Chicago resident part-time 1974-1976 and full-time 1976-1978.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCf70ifT1E

WGN RADIO
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://wgnradio.com/news/expedited-asylum-policies-will-devastate-harm-migrants-advocates-say/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/22/city/how-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-evanston-and-chicago/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— ‘Only so much to go around’: Spending demands mount as Illinois lawmakers craft budget – Patrick M. Keck (COMMENT: Tax dollars given to one group are tax dollars not given to another group.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/20/who-wants-a-cut-of-illinois-52-7b-budget-pie-demands-grow-as-vote-looms/73689852007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/23/illinois-house-passes-bill-protecting-emergency-abortion-services/73793013007/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary – AP (COMMENT: Far too many Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 have taken far too many big adverse actions against me. But nevertheless, I continue to do more than just vote for them. I have gotten signatures on their nominating petitions, I have promoted their fundraisers, I have gotten sign locations for them, and I have distributed their campaign literature. I should write a book about the aforesaid candidates who have taken the most big adverse actions against me.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/nikki-haley-says-she-will-vote-for-donald-trump-following-their-disputes-during-republican-primary/article_85341a54-1009-50bf-a8fb-59061c0b4ea7.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot pushers should be presumed to be pot users.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-legal-marijuana-advocates-overwhelming-skeptics/article_40e1f347-5b12-5812-a9d6-d77add67411f.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Colorado GOP urges parents to pull kids from public schools over new gender identity law – KRISTINA WATROBSKI (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats had making the students in your school district sexually active LGBTQers?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/colorado-gop-urges-parents-to-pull-kids-from-public-schools-over-new-gender-identity-law-colorado-republican-party-hb24-1039-governor-jared-polis-students-lgbt-transgender-chosen-names-pronouns-crisis-in-the-classroom

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-a-comment-from-trump-and-gop-actions-in-the-states-put-contraceptive-access-in-the-2024-spotlight/
— Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House as Congress makes an election-year push to curb foreign influence in American politics. – AP (COMMENT: It would be great if my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, and especially those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me, would disclose the amounts and sources of their income. He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-congress-aims-to-overhaul-presidential-ethics-rules-with-a-plan-led-by-an-unlikely-pair-of-lawmakers/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Pritzker hurls zingers at Trump – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/23/pritzkers-got-zingers-on-trump-00159626

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-295/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/22/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-93/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

DOUG IBENDAHL
— When Theodore Roosevelt gave us direct elections in Illinois
https://dougelstonibendahl.substack.com/p/when-theodore-roosevelt-gave-us-direct

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Pre-Trial Release Denied for West Chicago Man Charged Selling Cocaine to Undercover Officer
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/news_detail_T2_R1191.php

WIREPOINTS
— The big myth that needs debunking: Illinois needs more money for education – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/the-big-myth-that-needs-debunking-illinois-needs-more-money-for-education-wirepoints-special-report/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said many people are stepping up to run for office due to dissatisfaction with the Democrat-controlled government, and these like-minded individuals are coalescing to make decisions based on common sense and compassion.
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/659300755-illinois-republican-candidate-people-are-running-due-to-democrat-controlled-government

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS MEMORIAL DAY DRIVERS FACE 2ND-HIGHEST GAS TAXES IN NATION – Kurtis Karg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-memorial-day-drivers-face-2nd-highest-gas-taxes-in-nation/
— ILLINOIS LEADERS WHO PUSHED PRO-UNION AMENDMENT THWART THEIR OWN STAFFERS – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-leaders-who-pushed-pro-union-amendment-thwart-their-own-staffers/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Biden, Democrats of wanting illegal immigrants to vote – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/mike-johnson-accuses-joe-biden-democrats-of-wantin/
— Biden burned by critics for tapping gasoline reserve to lower prices, cover up ‘anti-energy’ agenda – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/biden-burned-by-critics-for-tapping-gasoline-reser/
— Owning electric cars and trucks reflects political preference, survey finds – Jennifer Harper (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes despise/hate American-nameplate cars, and especially muscle cars. I have owned American-nameplate muscle cars since 1966.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/inside-beltway-owning-electric-cars-and-trucks-ref/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Gallego introduces House border bills as GOP vows to block immigration deal in Senate – Samantha-Jo Roth
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3012577/gallego-introduces-house-border-bills-immigration-2024/
— When his poll numbers go low, so does Biden – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3013379/when-poll-numbers-go-low-so-does-biden/

AMAC
— Stop The Migrant Invasion
https://amac.us/newsline/society/stop-the-migrant-invasion/
— Civil Society Or None – Robert B. Charles
https://amac.us/newsline/society/real-choice-civil-society-or-none/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— Noncitizens voting – Parrish Alford
https://afn.net/politics-govt/2024/05/23/data-researcher-lays-out-facts-on-noncitizens-voting-they-could-help-choose-next-president/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden Cancels Additional $7.7B in Student Debt – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/23/morning-greatness-biden-cancels-additional-7-7b-in-student-debt/

AMERICAN THINKER
— DC Board of Elections trains illegals and ‘non-citizens’ how to vote in US elections – Olivia Murray
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/dc_board_of_elections_trains_illegals_and_non_citizens_how_to_vote_in_us_elections.html

BREITBART
— Nikki Haley Reveals She ‘Will Be Voting for Trump’ – ELIZABETH WEIBEL (COMMENT: Far too many Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 have taken far too many big adverse actions against me. But nevertheless, I continue to do more than just vote for them. I have gotten signatures on their nominating petitions, I have promoted their fundraisers, I have gotten sign locations for them, and I have distributed their campaign literature. I should write a book about the aforesaid candidates who have taken the most and biggest adverse actions against me.)

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/22/nikki-haley-reveals-she-will-be-voting-for-trump/
— Schumer’s Revived Border Bill Promises ‘Orderly’ Flood of Economic Migrants – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/05/23/schumers-revived-border-bill-seeks-orderly-flood-of-economic-migrants/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Missouri bill would end forced DEI statements in public colleges and universities – Patrick McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/missouri-bill-end-forced-dei-statements-public-colleges-universities-/25509

COLLEGE FIX
— Illinois recommends bonuses to colleges for black, Hispanic students. Plan also includes added funds for students with low GPA, adult learners – SAMANTHA SWENSON (COMMENT: This is race based preference giving.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/illinois-recommends-bonuses-to-colleges-for-black-hispanic-students/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Biden’s Black Lies Matter – Larry Elder
https://www.creators.com/read/larry-elder/05/24/bidens-black-lies-matter

DAILY CALLER
— Illegal Immigration Under Biden Has Contributed To Housing Shortage – WILL KESSLER
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/22/illegal-immigration-contributed-housing-shortage-experts/
— Antisemitic Campus Protests Expose DEI’s Failure – SHEILA NAZARIAN
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/22/nazarian-skin-decision-dei-dtale-campus-antisemitism/

DAILY WIRE
— Fox News Correspondent Shows Large Number Of Military-Aged Males Crossing ‘Illegally’ Into U.S.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/fox-news-correspondent-shows-large-number-of-military-aged-males-crossing-illegally-into-u-s
— Democrats Plan To Push Abortion Issue As 2nd Anniversary Of Roe Overturning Nears – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-plan-to-push-abortion-issue-as-2nd-anniversary-of-roe-overturning-nears-report

FEDERALIST
— AP Admits Noncitizens Vote In U.S. Elections While Insisting It’s No Big Deal – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/22/ap-admits-noncitizens-vote-in-u-s-elections-while-insisting-its-no-big-deal/

FOX NEWS RADIO
— Biden Admin Mourns Loss of “Butcher of Tehran”
https://radio.foxnews.com/2024/05/22/biden-admin-mourns-loss-of-butcher-of-tehran/

MRC TV & NEWS BUSTERS
— MSNBC’s host Joy Reid pounced on a since-deleted video posted to former President Trump’s Truth Social account. The video – made by a third party – briefly flashed the words “unified Reich” in a series of newspaper clippings. Reid characterized the post as a definitive representation of Trump’s fascist views, and ridiculously suggested that no one in the media was talking about it and that no one was calling him a Nazi. In addition, she repeatedly referenced several fascist leaders, especially Adolf Hitler, and accused other conservatives of relentlessly promoting fascist thought through their opinions and policies. After playing the now-deleted campaign ad, Reid ridiculously proclaimed: “As per usual, much of the media is downplaying the fact that the Republican nominee is once again using Nazi language.” She drew attention to some of Trump’s associations and past comments, claiming they indubitably prove he was just like Hitler. She even said, “Donald Trump was proud that someone once compared him to Adolf Hitler.” The someone Reid referred to was former German Chancellor Angela Merkel who once praised Trump’s ability to attract large crowds. – Michael Wnek (COMMENT: Because of the path that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are ever-increasingly taking, anticipate/expect that if you do not share their hatred against Trump, that the more demographics that you share with Trump, that the more that they will call you a Nazi.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/reid-whines-media-not-calling-trump-nazi-hitler-enough
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/michael-wnek/2024/05/22/reid-whines-media-not-calling-trump-nazi-hitler-enough

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Northwestern University Has Received Nearly $690 Million from Qatar – ZACH KESSEL
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/northwestern-university-has-received-nearly-690-million-from-qatar-report/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Facilitate Illegal Entry Into US – Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/border-immigration-illegal/2024/05/22/id/1165784/
— Army’s woke agenda compromising American safety – Carl Higbie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r37o_ro-wGc

REAL CLEAR INVISTIGATIONS
— Investigative Issues: Media Refuse to Cover Illegal-Immigrant Crime – Dave Seminara
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2024/05/22/investigative_issues_media_refuse_to_cover_illegal-immigrant_crime_1033452.html

ZERO HEDGE
— Illegals Believe Trump Is Going To Win So They’re Surging The Border Now – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/illegals-believe-trump-going-win-so-theyre-surging-border-now-report

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/22/inside-democrats-political-strategy-border-security/

KTRH
— Nearly 30% of Illegal Aliens Are Registered to Vote – Ethan Buchanan (COMMENT: What percent of the illegals in Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your precinct are registered to vote?)
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2024-05-22-nearly-30-of-illegal-aliens-are-registered-to-vote/

WBUR
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/05/22/brown-affirmative-action

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Joe Biden’s 2024 Election Bribes. The president is using the U.S. Treasury like a 1920s party boss’s safe. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-bribes-2024-election-spending-young-voters-turnout-swing-state-uaw-ev-3ac8df6f
— I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have done the most to may me angry at them.
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/anger-health-effects-risks-heart-brain-mental-f4105ed7
— Companies Want Fewer Grad Hires This Year. Companies are hiring fewer fresh graduates and rethinking their needs for entry-level talent. – Joseph Pisani
and Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: The first 6 months that I worked for IRS was all on-the-job training in the Loop.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-ai-disruption-2024-college-graduates-f72247ab
— The Facebook Group Reuniting People With Their Stolen Cars – Talal Ansari (COMMENT: In 1971 when I was a 22-year-old new IRS employee in Chicago, the theft of my 1969 Dodge Charger SE in Chicago had a big impact on me. It resulted in my buying a new 1972 Corvette and my successfully requesting to be assigned to IRS’s Harvey Office.)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/portland-stolen-cars-facebook-group-d8546d58

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly discourage traditional marriage and family.
https://www.businessinsider.com/chicago-basic-income-helped-mother-rent-an-apartment-ubi-gbi2024-5

May 20, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— President Joe Biden faces silent protests over Israel-Hamas war at Morehouse commencement speech. “I support peaceful, nonviolent protests,” Biden said. – Michelle Stoddart, Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, Fritz Farrow, and Selina Wang
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-joe-biden-faces-silent-protests-over-handling-of-israel-hamas-war-at-morehouse-college-commencement-speech-in-atlanta/14843871/

NBC5
— At least 27 shot, 1 fatally, across Chicago in overnight shootings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-27-shot-1-fatally-across-chicago-in-overnight-shootings/3441079/

WGN9
— Groups gather at Chicago police district for several causes ahead of DNC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRy-bVbMpLo

CBS2
— Demonstrators vow to disrupt DNC protest in Chicago with or without a permit – Andrew Ramos
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/demonstrators-rally-outside-cpd-station-dnc-protest-chicago/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In pro-Palestinian rally at CPD station, coalition calls for mobilization ahead of DNC in August – ADRIANA PÉREZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/chicago-dnc-rally/
— At Evanston unity rally, a call for Gaza cease-fire and hostage release: ‘We need to tell a new story’ – AVANI KALRA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/israel-palestine-vigil-evanston/
— The economy trumps all when it comes to the presidential race – Laura Washington (COMMENT: To elect Biden, anticipate/expect that Democrat and RINO leaders will ever-increasingly drive up the stock market.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/20/column-presidential-race-joe-biden-donald-trump-economy-washington/
— Chicago’s fragile trade-show business stands to lose if the Democratic National Convention turns ugly. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/20/editorial-chicagos-fragile-trade-show-business-stands-to-lose-if-the-democratic-national-convention-turns-ugly/
— 3 women allege grooming, sexual misconduct by former high school teacher and coach. Administrators ignored opportunities to protect students, lawsuits say. – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/dallas-till-lawsuits-morton-east-elmwood-park/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Nearly 30 shot, one killed in weekend violence across Chicago
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/05/19/shootings-gun-violence-6-wounded-east-garfield-park-albany-avenue
— Pro-Palestine groups rally at 18th District police station. Protesters marched through the neighborhood after the rally, flying Palestinian flags and wearing kaffiyehs. They called on Chicago leaders to divest from Israel and sought the release of Illinois inmates wrongfully convicted and sentenced. – Emmanuel Camarillo
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/19/israel-hamas-war-pro-palestine-groups-rally-18th-district-police-station-northwestern-uc-city-hall
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the future is ever-increasingly bright for younger minorities and younger females because Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly give them more and more and more preference. But to give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. Because younger White men are ever-increasingly crashing and burning, fewer and fewer and fewer of them are “marriage material.” Back in the good old days, that is, the 1960s and 1970s, before I got married, even though I was a White male who had to work his way through college, I was able to a) graduate debt-free with a bachelor’s degree when I was 21, b) earn a master’s degree when I was 27, c) buy new cars when I was 17, 19, 20, 23, and 25, and d) buy a new townhome when I was 24, a studio condo in downtown Chicago when I was 25, and a one bedroom condo there when I was 27. When got married when I was 29 years old in 1978, my salary was $106,785/year in today’s dollars.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/well/2024/05/19/pilsen-after-school-mental-health-wellness-girls-group-positive-coping-skills

DAILY HERALD
— Graduation ceremonies – Paul Valade (COMMENT: Who attended your graduation ceremonies? My parents attended my Crete-Monee High School graduation ceremony in 1966 and my wife attended my Loyola graduation ceremony in 1976, my DePaul graduation ceremony in 1980, and my IIT graduation ceremony in 1997.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240519/news/photo-gallery-lake-zurich-palatine-york-and-naperville-central-north-graduation-ceremonies/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN & SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/19/city/evanston-pride-pflag-gender-affirming-evanston-celebrate-queer-joy/
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/05/16/springfields-pridefest-organizer-wants-people-to-enjoy-the-journey/73643926007/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) receiving welfare.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/education/2024/05/20/close-to-8500-springfield-kids-eligible-for-new-food-assistance-program/73701091007/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/marijuana-may-soon-be-a-schedule-iii-drug-what-will-change/

CWB CHICAGO
— Knife fight in downtown Chicago ends with no injuries, stunned bystanders
https://cwbchicago.com/2024/05/chicago-magnificent-mile-knife-altercation-no-injuries.html

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— FEBRUARY 21, 2023 FLASHBACK: Will my critics/opponents give Shia Kapos and the rest of the Democrat news media extreme preference at the Illinois Republican Party State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25 like they did at their February 20, 2023 DeSantis event in Elmhurst? Will they stop me from attending the convention? Failing that, will they limit/stop my access to everything? They did everything that they could to stop me a) from learning about their DeSantis event, b) from attending their event, c) from speaking with anyone at their event, and d) from reporting on their event. My critics/opponent have taken many big adverse actions against me to curry favor with their many friends in the Democrat news media. I should write about that.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/02/21/desantis-pokes-at-pritzker-in-illinois-00083731

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/20/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-292/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do you anticipate/expect the next adverse action against you will be by your critics/opponents? For me, it is getting a registered Republican voter in my precinct to run against me and to defeat me as Precinct Committeeman. So far, my critics/opponents have succeed in a) removing me from the 2024 Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) ending my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) ending my bid to be selected to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019, d) gerrymandering my precinct in 2015, e) ending my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, f) ending my membership on the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee in 2011, g) ended my service as the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster in 2010 and 2004, h) ending my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee in 2007, i) almost getting ICRC to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters in 2006, j) ending my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004, and k) ending my membership on the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board of directors in 2004. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker squeezes Democratic legislators with threat to cut grants for their districts – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-squeezes-democratic-legislators-with-threat-to-cut-grants-for-their-districts-wirepoints/
— The Chicago Teachers union doesn’t just want 9% annual raises. They want that and more.
https://wirepoints.org/the-chicago-teachers-union-doesnt-just-want-9-annual-raises-they-want-that-and-even-more-wirepoints-on-the-shaun-thompson-show/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ‘WORKER FREEDOM OF SPEECH ACT’ TO RESTRICT EMPLOYERS – Dylan Sharkey (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office would have vehemently opposed this. They opposed anything and everything that might hinder their hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran. I remember when GAO’s older White male GS-14s (currently $136,414-$177,341/year) wore black arm bands at work to protest GAO’s efforts to get rid of them. GAO soon got rid of those employees who wore those arm bands.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-consider-worker-freedom-of-speech-act-to-restrict-employers/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— LGBTQ movement working to transform society in its own image. – Robert Knight
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/19/lgbtq-movement-working-to-transform-society-in-its/
— Pope Francis blasted critics of his 11-year pontificate Sunday, saying conservative Catholics manifest “a suicidal attitude.” – Mark A. Kellner (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, conservatives are ever-increasingly demonized, denigrated, and condemned.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/19/pope-francis-tells-cbs-60-minutes-that-us-conserva/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Divisiveness destroys the Republican Party – Everett Piper (COMMENT: I should write a book about the most divisive leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/19/divisiveness-destroys-republican-party/

NEW YORK POST
— Team Biden’s sleazy plan to get the unpopular prez reelected — by any means necessary – Victor Davis Hanson (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect ever-increasing negative campaigning and vote buying.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/19/opinion/team-bidens-sleazy-plan-to-get-the-unpopular-prez-reelected-by-any-means-necessary/
— Chicago mom left waiting hours for help after 911 call for home invasion: ‘We have no units to send you’ – Katherine Donlevy
https://nypost.com/2024/05/18/us-news/chicago-mom-left-waiting-hours-for-help-after-two-masked-bandits-break-into-her-home/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Buried news: Biden administration refuses to release data about how many ‘asylum’ cases are waved through by his asylum officers. – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/buried_news_biden_administration_refuses_to_release_data_about_how_many_asylum_cases_are_waved_through_by_his_asylum_officers.html
— Even as leftists relentlessly push ‘trans,’ hard evidence shows how suicidally dangerous it is. – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/even_as_leftists_relentlessly_push_trans_hard_evidence_shows_how_suicidally_dangerous_it_is.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘Butchers were murderously wrong’: New study finds risk of suicide jumps 12-fold AFTER gender surgery. – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/19/butchers-were-murderously-wrong-new-study-finds-risk-of-suicide-jumps-12-fold-after-gender-surgery-1460405/

BREITBART
— California Assembly Passes Apology for Slavery, Despite Entering Union as ‘Free State’ – JOEL B. POLLAK (COMMENT: Because of my bad demographics, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay reparations big time, that is, that I should pay the price of Affirmative Action and DEI big time. In my defense, I have always stressed that my ancestors have always lived in northeast Illinois.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/19/california-assembly-passes-apology-for-slavery-despite-entering-union-as-free-state/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Anti-Israel professors not happy about Biden’s Commencement speech invite – Joshua Odutola
https://www.campusreform.org/article/anti-israel-professors-not-happy-bidens-commencement-speech-invite/25473

COLLEGE FIX
— Stanford now has 177 DEI employees – KATLYN ANDERSON (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to get rid of those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, married, non-veteran, non-poor, gun-owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. I should write about leaders of the following who promote DEI the most: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me lately.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/stanford-now-has-177-dei-employees-research-finds/

DAILY CALLER
— Forget ‘Never Trumpers’ — More Voters Now Say They’ll Never Vote For Biden
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/18/forget-never-trumpers-more-voters-now-say-theyll-never-vote-for-biden/

DAILY WIRE
— Rubio Supports Mass Deportation Of Illegal Aliens Following ‘Invasion Of The Country’ – ROBERT SCHMAD
https://www.dailywire.com/news/rubio-supports-mass-deportation-of-illegal-aliens-following-invasion-of-the-country

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Desperate Biden Panders to NAACP, Compares Conservative SCOTUS Justices to Segregationists. “Today, the resistance comes in other insidious forms. An extreme movement led by my predecessor and his MAGA Republican allies, backed by an extreme Supreme Court, gutted affirmative action in college admissions.” – Stacey Matthews (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders have always used Affirmative Action (AA) and DEI to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about how Democrat and RINO leaders use AA and DEI to get rid of me.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/05/desperate-biden-panders-to-naacp-compares-conservative-scotus-justices-to-segregationists/

MRC TV
— As United Methodist Church Empties Out, PBS Leans Toward Religious Left, LGBTQ Flakes – CLAY WATERS
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/united-methodist-church-empties-out-pbs-leans-toward-religious-left-lgbtq-flakes

NEWSBUSTERS
— Leftist Media HATED Republicans Long Before Trump – Rich Noyes (COMMENT: I should write a book about how the leftist media has treated me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000.)
https://newsbusters.org/node/284194/print

PJ MEDIA
— How the West Was Woke, to the Point of Near Extinction – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/19/how-the-west-was-woke-to-the-point-of-near-extinction-n4929164

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Billionaires, Including Family of Gov. JB Pritzker, Funding Protests Donate Millions to House Dems
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/05/17/billionaires_funding_protests_donate_millions_to_house_dems__150960.html

TOWNHALL
— What If Biden Wins in November? Part Two. – Mark Lewis (COMMENT: RINOs, that is, anti-conservatives, ever-increasingly talk and act like they want Biden to win.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marklewis/2024/05/20/what-if-biden-wins-in-november-part-two-n2639268

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Reason for Border Invasion
https://www.westernjournal.com/2024-election-biden-says-quiet-part-loud-reason-border-invasion/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— Protesters Stormed an Ex-Senator’s Office and Demanded She Leave. She Refused. Heidi Heitkamp was in her office at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics when protesters occupied the building. – Monica Davey and Julie Bosman
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/us/uchicago-protests-politics-institute.html
— See How Easily A.I. Chatbots Can Be Taught to Spew Disinformation – Jeremy White (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters spew disinformation. According to them, articles that promote direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members and conservative principles is disinformation. I should write about my biggest critics/opponents. They include leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/19/technology/biased-ai-chatbots.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/18/us/politics/trump-trial-tactics.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/19/nyregion/trump-trial-cohen-testimony.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/nyregion/trump-trial-ny-courthouse.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/19/opinion/trump-trial-election-appeal.html

WASHINGTON POST
— To promote DEI is to get rid of conservatives. Constructively, if you do not promote DEI, leaders of the following get rid of you: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. The aforesaid have certainly gotten rid of me.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/19/universities-dei-academic-freedom/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/05/19/trump-nra-dallas-jury-verdict-hush-money/73747343007/
— As Saigon fell 49 years ago, my father flew us onto the USS Midway in a fraught escape – Ngan Nguyen (COMMENT: My critics/opponents blame America’s losing the war on those who avoided the draft, especially those like me who were 1-A, conservative, Republican, White, male, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who continue to use my avoiding the draft against me the most.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/28/vietnam-fall-saigon-escape-uss-midway/73397138007/

NEWSWEEK
— New Yorkers Blame Migrants for City’s Crime Rate – Matthew Impelli
https://www.newsweek.com/new-york-city-migrants-immigration-crime-poll-1901956

MSN
— 7.2 million illegals entered US under Biden administration, larger than population of 36 states
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/7-2-million-illegals-entered-us-under-biden-administration-larger-than-population-of-36-states/ar-BB1iEVIf
— Organization aims to combat Illinois’ teacher shortage by offering support, mentorship – Carolina Garibay (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who arranged for my transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980 and was finally able to get me assigned to audits of IRS and promote me in 1986.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/organization-aims-to-combat-illinois-teacher-shortage-by-offering-support-mentorship/ar-AA1frRuW
— Democratic National Convention planning hampered by fears Brandon Johnson will ‘defend’ protesters – Elaine Mallon
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democratic-national-convention-planning-hampered-by-fears-brandon-johnson-will-defend-protesters/ar-BB1ms82u

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Downside of Delayed Gratification. We’re all told that it pays to be disciplined in our spending and consumption. But the advice can backfire. – Jacqueline R. Rifkin (COMMENT: Since we got married in 1978, my and I have a) tried to live on just one of our incomes and b) save as much as we could for our retirement.)
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/money-discipline-downsides-delayed-gratification-5770e346

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs use “allyship” to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/05/19/3-ways-allyship-programs-prevent-business-risk/

SHRM
— Next Version of E-Verify Will Bring Big Changes – Roy Maurer (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) promote illegal immigration big time and b) vehemently oppose E-Verify.)
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/everify-plus-big-changes-2024-pilot
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The proposed features for the newest version of E-Verify would fundamentally change the way employment eligibility verification is conducted, according to a proposal from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). E-Verify NextGen—scheduled for release in 2024—integrates the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the government’s electronic employment verification system, and shifts much of the process away from HR and to the new hires themselves. Employers must currently complete a new Form I-9 for each new hire and enter the information into E-Verify if they are enrolled in the program. “The proposed changes are significant,” said John Fay, an attorney and director of product strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions. Fay was able to participate in a demo of the product. Using E-Verify NextGen, new hires would electronically enter their biographic information, citizenship or immigration status, and acceptable identity documents into E-Verify using their myEverify secure personal account. Once the employee’s identity and employment eligibility are confirmed by the system, the employer would be notified and can finish the verification by examining the documents—remotely, if taking advantage of the new alternative verification option. The submitted information will be used to create a completed Form I-9 available for download and storage by the employer. The current process relies on employer participation to correctly enter information on the Form I-9 and then transcribe that information into E-Verify, a practice which is less secure and sometimes results in data entry errors which can result in E-Verify mismatches, Fay said. “The idea behind NextGen is that the employee will be less likely to make a mistake with their own data,” he said. In addition, new hires would be notified if further action is needed to determine their employment eligibility, removing the employer’s primary role in the mismatch resolution process. Employees would receive notification of and resolve E-Verify mismatches directly with the government without requiring the employer to be an intermediary. This would create a more secure and private process that can speed up case resolution, according to USCIS. “The fact that employers are not involved in the process may sound appealing, but I know that employers have a vested interest in the verification process and will want to have a role in the process, so that could be an issue,” Fay said. Another new development is that employees would be able to carry their verification status with them when they change jobs. Currently, employees and employers must complete a new Form I-9 and enter a new E-Verify case—if an employer uses E-Verify—each time the employee starts a new job. “A key feature of NextGen is to allow employees to save their information in their myE-Verify account to be used for future employers,” USCIS said. “Once they receive their unique reference code from a new employer, the employee can simply update their information if necessary and complete the NextGen process with their new employer.” Fay said this feature—which still needs to be worked out in practice—is a common-sense approach. “If I’m a U.S. citizen and change jobs as much as some people do these days, why do I have to continually go through employment verification?” he asked. Overall, Fay said that E-Verify NextGen will be very useful for those employers still completing I-9s on paper. “For them, if they are also using E-Verify, it is a very manual process,” he said. “This will be a more seamless experience.” But Fay said that he’s not sure if E-Verify NextGen is the best option for larger employers because it doesn’t offer everything that an electronic I-9 system does. “Without a true electronic I-9 system, you still have to store the forms somewhere, you still have to do reverifications, you still have to make corrections and purge forms,” he said. “NextGen does not do any of those things. For many larger organizations, the electronic I-9 process is connected to the onboarding technology, the applicant tacking system, the payroll provider, which are all part of an integrated workflow. NextGen is not there yet but it’s good to see the government is moving in that direction.” E-Verify Required for Some E-Verify is voluntary except for federal contractors and in certain states which require all employers to use it, including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. But evidence shows that E-Verify compliance is rarely enforced at the state level. Those employers not using E-Verify will still be required to complete the Form I-9 for new hires. Experts believe that the process enhancements included in NextGen are meant to be an incentive for more employers to voluntarily use the system. “The government is absolutely signaling to employers to consider using E-Verify because it can make the onboarding experience smoother,” Fay said. “It also plugs in nicely with the new alternative virtual procedure.” E-Verify NextGen will not replace the standard version of E-Verify for the time being and E-Verify employers will be able to choose which process they will utilize—the current E-Verify process or the NextGen version.)

MEDIATE
— Hate-filled America-hating America-haters ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting the Pope to destroy America.
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/madness-pope-francis-denounces-attempts-to-limit-migration-from-southern-border-in-60-minutes-interview/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, married, non-veteran, non-poor, gun-owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/biden-calls-values-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-americas-core-strength-at-detroit-naacp-dinner/

BOARDERLESS MAGAZINE
— Navigating Chicago’s Immigration Court Alone. Fighting for a chance to stay, many immigrants wade alone through backlogs and attorney shortages that plague the immigration court system.
https://borderlessmag.org/2024/05/14/immigration-court-federal-backlog-attorney-shortages-new-arrivals-chicago-illinois/

PRIDE
— Anticipate/expect that sooner or later, all my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican will come out as being anti-heterosexual, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.pride.com/coming-out/celebrities-who-have-come-out-2024#rebelltitem1

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Re-Evaluating the ‘Essay Carveout’ After the Supreme Court barred affirmative action, many selective colleges added essay prompts focused on identity and diversity. Will they hold up under legal scrutiny? – Liam Knox (COMMENT: In my Loyola application in 1972 and in DePaul application in 1976, I stated that my IRS employee manual encouraged IRS employees like me to take graduate business and accounting courses and that was why I wanted to take those courses. But outrageously, disgustingly, and unethically, to disallow those courses, my Democrat IRS superiors ignored the aforesaid and argued that I took the courses to qualify myself for a new trade or business and to get a job in the private sector.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/traditional-age/2024/05/20/examining-admissions-essays-post-affirmative-action

DAILY MAIL
— Extremists plotting protests at Democratic Convention include Missouri man charged with spying for Russia, sparking fears Kremlin could seek to unleash chaos in Chicago. Jesse Nevel, 34, allegedly conspired with an FSB agent to ‘sow discord’ in the US. The far left activist is now involved in plans to disrupt the DNC this summer. Nevel, from St. Louis, Missouri, denies that he has ever worked for the Kremlin. – MILES DILWORTH
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13392249/extremists-protests-democratic-convention-missouri-man-spying-russia-kremlin.html
— Wealthy Texas enclave steps up secession bid as feud with woke city leaders over crime crisis explodes. Lost Creek neighborhood residents who wanted to leave Austin won 91% of vote. Texas capital city dealing with 500 police shortfall, public safety crisis. Soros-backed Austin DA letting killers and rapists walk free. – MARYANN MARTINEZ
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/texas/article-13421905/texas-austin-secession-vote-lost-creek-crime.html

GUARDIAN
— Can Chicago’s mayor tackle environmental racism in one of the most segregated US cities? Brandon Johnson promised to address the city’s longstanding inequities – advocates want to make the most of the moment. – Aliya Uteuova
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/19/chicago-environmental-racism

May 17, 2024

SPECTRUM NEWS
— 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee leadership announced – Aly Prouty (COMMENT: Who will the man and woman be who will represent Illinois on that committee? Who is representing each of the 17 congressional districts on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee? What is their contact information? Will they vote for or against direct election of IRP State Central Committee members? Will they vote to move the platform to the right or to the left? Will they vote for E-Verify or against E-Verify?)
https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2024/05/15/2024-rnc-platform-committee
(FROM THE ARTICLE: MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Committee and Trump Campaign announced its leadership team for the 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee. The committee includes one man and one woman from every U.S. state and territory. It will create an outline of the GOP’s core principles and values. Randy Evans, the former ambassador to Luxembourg, was announced as the executive director of the committee. Russ Vought, who was director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump administration, was announced as the committee’s policy director. Ed Martin, president of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and the Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund, was announced as the deputy policy director of the committee. “Ambassador Randy Evans, director Russ Vought and Ed Martin are brilliant and accomplished assets for the leadership of the 2024 Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee,” said Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley. “They each have a proven track record of understanding and implementing our party’s America First agenda, and their sound judgement and principled vision will be critical to help lead our party and country to victory in one of the most significant elections of our lifetimes. The Republican Party is well-equipped to lead an American revival by upholding our commitment to liberty and economic prosperity for all Americans under a second Trump administration.”)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FROINT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Protesters plan Gaza-focused DNC march, won’t apply for Chicago permit – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/protesters-plan-gaza-dnc-march-no-permit/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Chicago police clear DePaul’s pro-Palestinian encampment – KATE ARMANINI and NELL SALZMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/chicago-police-clear-depaul-universitys-pro-palestinian-encampment/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/grindr-chicago-office-expansion/
— Former city staffer removed from do-not-hire list by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration – ALICE YIN (COMMENT: Constructively, my Democrat GAO superiors have had me on a federal do-not-hire list since 1997 when I was 49 years old when they forced me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/former-city-staffer-removed-from-do-not-hire-list-by-mayor-brandon-johnsons-administration-appeals-from-two-other-lightfoot-holdovers-remain-pending/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: More than 112,000 Illinois residents have lost the right to own guns. The state doesn’t know if 84,000 still have them, sheriff says. – STACY ST. CLAIR (COMMENT: How many of these 112,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/foid-revocations-guns-rights-felons-police-seizures/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago Tribune journalists file discrimination suit against paper. The lawsuit claims systematic pay disparities between female and male employees, as well as between Black and white employees under its current and previous owners. – Kade Heather (COMMENT: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid my coworkers more than me and/or promoted them over me who were minority, female, and/or younger than me and/or who had less job-related work experience that I had, less education than I had, no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or no professional license like the one I had. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf )
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/16/chicago-tribune-journalists-file-discrimination-lawsuit-against-paper-news-journalism-labor-wages
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/05/16/kamala-harris-illinois-trip-glencoe-fundraiser-abortion-rights
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/abortion/2024/05/17/abortion-planned-parenthood-illinois-mifepristone-colleen-mcnicholas
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/17/donald-trump-election-disaster-economy-freedom-democracy-mona-charen
— This change to Illinois election law denies voters a choice at the ballot
The new law, which limits ballot access after primary elections, is likely to lead to claims of ‘stolen elections’ for years to come, the League of Women Voters writes. Republicans have now filed a lawsuit against the law. – Becky Simon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/democracy/2024/05/17/illinois-election-law-ballot-access-voter-choice-republicans-sue-league-women-voters-becky-simon

DAILY HERALD
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240516/crime/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
— FRONT PAGE: DuPage County auditor on delayed reports: the buck stops with me – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240517/news/dupage-county-auditor-on-delayed-reports-the-buck-stops-with-me/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Multimillion-dollar Highland Park condos woo buyers disaffected with Chicago – Dennis Rodkin (COMMENT: I owned and lived in condos, first a studio and then a one bedroom, in the Outer Drive East building ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/400_East_Randolph ) in downtown Chicago 1974-1978. While I lived there, my IRS salary increased from $97,079/year to $108,785/year in today’s dollars and I walked to/from graduate evening business classes at Loyola 1974-1976 and accounting classes at DePaul 1976-1978.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/highland-park-condos-woo-buyers-disaffected-chicago
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As affluent suburban empty nesters lose their once voracious appetite for downtown Chicago condos, a developer in Highland Park is betting they’ll go for the same type of property, but out in the suburbs. “We realize people have stopped moving into the city,” said Mark Muller, president of Fulton Developers. As Crain’s reported earlier this week, the upper-end condo market in downtown neighborhoods is in its fourth bleak year, and the loss of empty nesters is a key reason.)

ABC7
— Illinois FOID card revocation enforcement problem continues to grow. – Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Tom Jones, Chuck Goudie, and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/post/foid-card-revocation-enforcement-continues-to-be-growing-problem-cook-county-sheriff-illinois-state-police-officials-say/14827288/

NBC5
— NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago investigate alarming absence of sexual assault arrests, convictions in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc-5-telemundo-chicago-investigate-alarming-absence-of-sexual-assault-arrests-convictions-in-chicago/3439283/
— Chicago’s population drop could have more impacts beyond falling behind Houston (COMMENT: Pritzker ever-increasingly a) drives out of Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans and b) recruits to Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Those who vote Democrats a) lack education and/or job skills, b) have major health, financial, and/or other problems, c) want/need/demand massive assistance from government, charities, and churches, d) promote dependency on government and charity, e) promote LGBTQ, f) promote abortion, g) promote mass/illegal immigration, h) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, j) promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and/or k) are in America illegally.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicagos-population-drop-could-have-more-impacts-beyond-falling-behind-houston/3439536/
— To defeat Trump, anticipate/expect that Biden will ever-increasingly drive the stock market up.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/biden-slams-trump-as-he-touts-record-high-dow-crossing-40000/3438812/

CBS2
— Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards – Megan Hickey (COMMENT: How many of those who have revoked FOID cards live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cook-county-sheriff-guns-revoked-foid-cards/
— Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don’t track what happens next – Megan Hickey
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/some-chicago-area-police-departments-resell-guns-that-go-back-into-public-circulation/

NBC5 & SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/fbi-department-homeland-security-issue-terror-alert-regarding-pride-month-celebrations/3436888/
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/05/16/springfields-pridefest-organizer-wants-people-to-enjoy-the-journey/73643926007/

WGN9
— Sheriff: 27,000 guns held by revoked FOID holders unaccounted for in Cook County – Andrea Medina, BJ Lutz (COMMENT: How many of those who have revoked FOID cards live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://wgntv.com/news/cook-county/cook-county-sheriff-foid-revoked-compliance-2024/

FOX32
— DePaul’s quad needs about $180K in repairs after pro-Palestinian encampment. The encampment was taken down just before 6 a.m. and left voluntarily.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1457096
— Cook County Sheriff’s Office wants funding to remove guns from people who shouldn’t own them. The Cook County Sheriff’s Department said more than 112,000 Illinois residents have been declared too dangerous to own a gun. However, the state doesn’t know if 84,000 of those people still have them. (COMMENT: How many of these 112,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1457103

WBEZ
— Chicago sees a spike in Black teens out of school and out of work – Anna Savchenko (COMMENT: What did you do to avoid unemployment? Starting in 1962, I took bad jobs that my peers did not seek and would not stoop to take. Because I took those bad jobs, I was able to a) buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964 when turned 16, b) buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, c) pay for my college expenses, d) buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, e) buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, f) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, g) buy a new townhome in University Park in 1972, h) buy an new 1974 Dodge Dart in 1973, i) buy a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974, j) buy a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976, k) etc.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-sees-a-spike-in-black-teens-out-of-school-and-out-of-work-study-shows/530c52b0-733d-4fde-b41e-93e6859e088d

ABC7 & NBC5 & CHICAGO SUN-TIMES & WTTW & WSIL TV & CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS & STATELINE & HERALD WHIG & DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/justice-department-formally-moves-reclassify-marijuana-dangerous-drug/14826868/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-praises-justice-department-move-to-reclassify-marijuana/3439467/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2024/05/16/marijuana-reclassification-justice-department-proposal-not-legalize
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/16/justice-department-moves-reclassify-marijuana-less-dangerous-drug-historic-shift
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/top-stories/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_95224e24-a370-5829-80c6-3f2071dbf30a.html
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/doj-advances-plan-reclassify-cannabis
https://www.mystateline.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/ap-health/ap-justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.whig.com/ap/business/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_8b39cf54-7879-56e3-83e1-cef26e3b610f.html
https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2024/05/16/dekalbs-2nd-marijuana-dispensary-to-open-with-help-from-bears-legend-jim-mcmahon/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH & JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Chicago youth struggle with higher rates of unemployment – SHANZEH AHMAD (COMMENT: What did you do to avoid unemployment? Starting in 1962, I took bad jobs that my peers did not seek and would not stoop to take. Because I took those bad jobs, I was able to a) buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964 when I turned 16, b) buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, c) pay for my college expenses, d) buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, e) buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, f) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, g) buy a new townhome in University Park in 1972, h) buy an new 1974 Dodge Dart in 1973, i) buy a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974, j) buy a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976, k) etc.)
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/report-chicago-youth-struggle-with-higher-rates-of-unemployment-post-pandemic/article_dd802e76-2639-5cef-b958-0cebe76cc4fb.html
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-regional/report-chicago-youth-struggle-with-higher-rates-of-unemployment-post-pandemic/article_e96b2beb-539d-5986-8bc3-ba09846b619d.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-70-years-after-brown-v-board-america-is-both-more-diverse-and-more-segregated/
— NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader Wayne LaPierre – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/ap-nra-kicks-off-annual-meeting-as-board-considers-successor-to-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be handing out welfare and/or receiving welfare.
https://www.nprillinois.org/education-desk/2024-05-16/illinois-launches-summer-food-assistance-program

WSIL TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more abortion.
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/health/medical-residents-are-increasingly-avoiding-states-with-abortion-restrictions/article_c2e03cc1-5da8-5786-b1b0-802e7e7b499e.html

CITIES 92.9
— State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more – Catrina Petersen (COMMENT: Pritzker ever-increasingly a) drives out of Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans and b) recruits to Illinois voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Those who vote Democrats a) lack education and/or job skills, b) have major health, financial, and/or other problems, c) want/need/demand massive assistance from government, charities, and churches, d) promote dependency on government and charity, e) promote LGBTQ, f) promote abortion, g) promote mass/illegal immigration, h) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, j) promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and/or k) are in America illegally.)
https://www.cities929.com/2024/05/16/legislator-calls-pritzker-a-population-denier-after-data-show-chicago-loses-more/

WFXR & WDBO & KRON & WOKV & WSBTV & WFTV & WBTW & WSPA & WNKY & WMBD & WJTV & FOX 44 & WGN RADIO & WTOPP
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wdbo.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wokv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wftv.com/news/national/over-80000-illinois/JN4WZHLZE2ULNYEYUG47BWEM3Q/
https://www.wbtw.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.wnky.com/i/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wmbdradio.com/2024/05/16/us-unveils-proposal-to-ease-restrictions-on-marijuana-2/
https://www.wjtv.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wgnradio.com/news/national/ap-over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/
https://wtop.com/national/2024/05/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WCIA & FOX 23 & WSIL TV & NEWS CHANNEL 20 & TELEGRAPH
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/biden-announces-major-step-toward-reclassifying-marijuana/
https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/biden-announces-major-step-toward-reclassifying-marijuana/
https://www.kbsi23.com/i/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/top-stories/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/article_95224e24-a370-5829-80c6-3f2071dbf30a.html
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-historic-move-drug-enforcement-administration-doj-us-drug-policy-attorney-general-merrick-garland-schedule-i-drug
https://www.thetelegraph.com/business/article/alert-justice-department-formally-moves-to-19461952.php

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. If you push pot, you should be presumed to use pot.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/17/bidens-weed-plan-a-win-for-illinois-00158620

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/17/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-291/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-89/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Why do governments exist in America? Under Democrat and RINO elected officials, they ever-increasingly exist a) to hire, retain, and promote Democrats and RINOs who are minority, female, younger, unmarried, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time and b) to give more and more and more preference to voters who are the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What motivates you? What do you do and what motivates you to do that? I spend 15+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and sending them out. The following motivates me to do that: a) the continuing failure/refusal of Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) leaders to defend and advance the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and 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, b) the continuing failure/refusal of Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton to defend and advance the aforesaid planks, c) the continuing big adverse actions that IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders continue to take against me, and d) ever-increasing poverty and crime in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What were your greatest professional accomplishments in life? Mine were in chronological order: a) earning a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, f) becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, g) earning job-related professional certifications in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and h) earning a master’s degree in finance from IIT in 1997. My critics/opponents not only ignore/dismiss/belittle the aforesaid, they use them against me. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I never earned more than $150,075/year in today’s dollars and because I was forced into early retirement in 1997, I must be a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and/or even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. I should write a book about my biggest high-profile critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them for defamation. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who welcomes you? Those who do not welcome me are anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, anti-past, present, and future federal employees, anti-those who they cannot manipulate or dominate, anti-those who refuse to glorify and praise them, anti-those who refuse to pander to them, anti-those who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, anti-those who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or anti-those who refuse to give them money. I should write a book about those who are the aforesaid. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on the aforesaid who are high-profile and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on the aforesaid who use the disgusting operatives and dupes to do their dirty work.- Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Twelve Illinois Congressmen vote against bill to give federal custody to non-citizen defendants charged or convicted with assaulting cops.
https://wirepoints.org/twelve-illinois-congressmen-vote-against-bill-to-give-federal-custody-to-non-citizen-defendants-charged-or-convicted-with-assaulting-cops-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzker-is-using-the-threat-of-budget-cuts-to-get-more-tax-hikes-passed-wirepoints-joins-tom-miller-of-wjpf-carbondale/
— Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read
https://wirepoints.org/wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

CEMNTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— SCOTUS considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_09546bc2-13c5-11ef-b6f4-e36cb6dc9f5e.html
— Opponents call measure ‘union propaganda’ that could be taught in Illinois schools – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f5feb848-13ce-11ef-b727-cb649cd70918.html
— Legislator calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_60496454-13c6-11ef-92bf-1f518eb7257a.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— SEIU HCII spends money in other questionable ways
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/16/sieiu-pizzagate-opt-out-link/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Chicago GOP Elects Retired Chicago Police Detective Chuck Hernandez as Chairman to Replace Boulton, who Bolted After the Vote
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/ir-exclusive-chicago-gop-elects-retired-chicago-police-detective-chuck-hernandez-as-chairman-to-replace-boulton-who-bolted-after-the-vote.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans release reminder of Biden’s failures on the border – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/inside-beltway-republicans-release-reminder-bidens/
— Today’s college students are being educated into imbecility. Marxist indoctrination has led to narrow-minded and destructive mentality. – Craig J. DeLuz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/todays-college-students-are-being-educated-into-im/
— New fast-track immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrants – AP (COMMENT: Take that with a grain of salt.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/new-fast-track-immigration-court-docket-aims-to-sp/
— More than 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/more-than-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning/
— Putin, on Beijing visit, seeks to deepen ‘strategic’ ties to challenge U.S. Xi, Putin in summit call Washington a Cold War hegemon destabilizing the world. – Bill Gertz (COMMENT: Biden’s weakness emboldens America’s enemies.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/vladimir-putin-on-beijing-visit-seeks-to-deepen-st/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Is 2024 the new 1968 for Democrats? – Jim Nelles
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3005150/is-2024-new-1968-democrats/
— Who benefits from the destabilization of the US? – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/3006834/who-benefits-from-destabilization-of-the-us/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— More Racism Won’t End Racism (COMMENT: If I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran, my Democrat superiors would not have taken the many big adverse actions against me that they did including wasting my career and forcing me to retire early. What they did was political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2024/05/more-racism-won-t-end-racism/

AMERICAN FAMILY NETWORK
— Scouts pay dearly for wokeness, but double down anyway – Robert Knight
https://afn.net/opinion/robert-knight/2024/05/16/scouts-pay-dearly-for-wokeness-but-double-down-anyway/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Rate of Illegal Aliens Escaping Border Patrol Spiked Under Biden – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/16/rate-of-illegal-aliens-escaping-border-patrol-spiked-under-biden-data/
— Medical Schools Secretly Defying Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action. – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/17/report-medical-schools-secretly-defying-supreme-courts-ruling-on-affirmative-action/

BREITBART
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-from-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/

CENTER SQUARE MINNESOTA
— A federal lawsuit claims Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz uses “blatant discrimination” and affirmative action in appointments. (COMMENT: How strongly do the elected officials in your county, township, municipality, and school district discriminate against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time? In 2019, the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization made it extremely clear that instead of me, they wanted a female LGBTQer who was younger than me to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy. I should write about that.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_3bb88094-139d-11ef-84f4-e37ee74846db.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Columbia has more full-time employees than undergrads, including an Earth Observatory DEI director – MATT LAMB
https://www.thecollegefix.com/columbia-has-more-full-time-employees-than-undergrad-students-including-an-earth-observatory-dei-director/

CREATORS SYNDIATE
— Graduates Need To Know That Life Is Bigger Than Your GPA. – Bonnie Jean Feldkamp (COMMENT: What harmed your GPA? For me, it was my working while I took classes 1964-1981 and 1992-1997.)
https://www.creators.com/read/bonnie-jean-feldkamp/05/24/graduates-need-to-know-that-life-is-bigger-than-your-gpa

DAILY WIRE
— DHS Says ‘Privacy Interests’ Of Illegals On Terrorist Watchlist Outweigh Americans’ Right To Know. Secrecy comes after military base allegedly concealed infiltration attempt by illegal immigrant on terrorist watchlist. – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dhs-says-privacy-interests-of-illegals-on-terrorist-watchlist-outweigh-americans-right-to-know
— NFL Kicker SLAMMED For Defending Christianity – Ben Shapiro
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-1966-nfl-kicker-slammed-for-defending-christianity-member-exclusive

EPOCH TIMES
— Ohio Orders Purge of Ineligible Voters From State Voter Rolls After Finding 137 ‘Non-Citizens’ Registered to Vote. ‘The legislature has explicitly tasked me with ensuring that only eligible citizens can register and vote,’ Ohio’s secretary of state said. – Tom Ozimek (COMMENT: What does your County Clerk do to assure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote? How many illegals are registered to vote in your county, township, municipality, and school district?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ohio-orders-purge-of-ineligible-voters-from-state-voter-rolls-after-finding-137-non-citizens-registered-to-vote-5650040

FEDERALIST
— More Chinese Nationals Illegally Entered The U.S. In Two Days This Month Than In All Of 2021 – CHUCK DEVORE AND AMMON BLAIR
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/16/more-chinese-nationals-illegally-entered-the-u-s-in-two-days-this-month-than-in-all-of-2021/
— There’s No Such Thing As Good Masculine Male Characters In The Woke World Of Book Publishing – KAMMIE C. ROSE (COMMENT: My critics/opponents despise/hate American nameplate vehicles and those who own them and especially those like me who own muscle cars.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/17/theres-no-such-thing-as-good-masculine-male-characters-in-the-woke-world-of-book-publishing/
— MIT Breaks With DEI Insanity In Faculty Hiring, But Is It Too Late? – HELEN RALEIGH
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/16/mit-breaks-with-dei-insanity-in-faculty-hiring-but-is-it-too-late/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— In Spite of Border Crisis Calls for Amnesty Continue – Pawel Styrna
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2024/05/16/spite-border-crisis-calls-amnesty-continue

FOX NEWS
— Socialist Chicago council member says it’s ‘racist’ to punish criminals, America is a ‘garbage society’ The Chicago politician laughed at the idea that White people experience racism. – Hannah Grossman (COMMENT: To get more votes from Blacks, Democrat politicians ever-increasingly blame Republican White males for all the problems that Blacks have.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/socialist-chicago-council-member-says-racist-punish-criminals-america-garbage-society
— Medical schools are ‘skirting SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action. ‘Many in the healthcare establishment… remain ideologically committed to the principle of racial favoritism.’ – Brianna Herlihy (COMMENT: Soon, if not already, everyone in healthcare in America will be many, most, if not virtually all of the following: non-conservative, non-Republican, minority, female, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/medical-schools-skirting-scotus-ruling-affirmative-action-report-shows
— Parents can’t opt K-5 children out of LGBTQ curriculum: appeals court. The court ruled that parents had not shown how the policy would violate their children’s First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. – Michael Dorgan
https://www.foxnews.com/us/parents-cant-opt-k-5-children-lgbtq-curriculum-appeals-court
— Chinese Communist Party-linked network behind ‘well-funded’ anti-Israel campus protests. Report described the umbrella organization orchestrating protests as ‘anti-capitalist, anti-police, and anti-government’. – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chinese-communist-party-linked-anti-israel-campus-protests-well-funded-non-organic-group-says

HOT AIR
— Executive Order: How Does 4,000 Illegal Aliens Per Day Sound? – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2024/05/16/executive-order-how-does-4000-illegal-aliens-per-day-sound-n3788511
— Mexico Facilitates Illegals Getting Legal Plates and Registrations on Vehicles in Florida – BEEGE WELBORN
https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2024/05/16/loophole-mexico-facilitating-illegals-getting-legal-plates-and-registrations-on-vehicles-in-florida-n3788518

PJ MEDIA
— Chinese and Iranian Moles Are Posing As DoorDash Drivers – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/16/the-spy-who-fed-me-chinese-and-iranian-moles-are-posing-as-door-dash-drivers-n4929092

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Commerce Secretary Confirms That More Illegal Immigrants Means More Power for Democrats – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2024/05/16/raimondo-confirms-more-illegal-immigrants-mean-more-power-for-democrats-n2639136

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4668056-gaetz-echoes-trump-proud-boys-stand-back-stand-by/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://thehill.com/latino/4669032-biden-asylum-cases-docket-immigration-border/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— California Assembly on Thursday voted to issue an official apology for the state’s role in slavery and the systemic racism that ensued. – Mackenzie Mays (COMMENT: What do your critics/opponents want you to apologize for that your parents and/or the rest of your ancestors did? My parents and the rest of my ancestors were never in a position in which they could discriminate against anyone and they never did discriminate against anyone.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/california-legislature-issues-official-apology-for-slavery-then-kill-some-reparations-bills

BHARATE EXPRESS NEWS
— GOP seeks to correct ‘the narrative’ on mail-in ballot use after years of conflicting messages (COMMENT: At the request of the Milton Township Republican Organization, as an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman, I am in the process of hand-delivering permanent mail-in ballot applications to 64 registered Republican voters in my precinct in 55 homes and one apartment who did not vote recently. Of course, my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that my doing that will cause Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to get fewer votes.)
https://thebharatexpressnews.com/gop-seeks-to-correct-the-narrative-on-mail-in-ballot-use-after-years-of-conflicting-messages/

ABC NEWS & YAHOO
— Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them – AP (COMMENT: How many of these 80,000 live in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/80000-illinois-people-banned-owning-guns-report-shows-110295351
https://www.yahoo.com/news/over-80-000-illinois-people-100130522.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats used to promote integration. How they promote segregation.
https://apnews.com/article/school-integration-brown-board-supreme-court-9d84858db3717620a77bfae0b478cab8

CNN
— To keep Blacks voting for Democrat candidates, Democrat elected officials ever-increasingly give Blacks more preference. Since 1997, Democrat elected federal officials can stress to Blacks that they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” and gave my Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office.
https://ktvz.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2024/05/17/biden-makes-fresh-appeals-to-black-voters-hoping-they-can-return-him-to-the-white-house/

MSNBC
— White students sue University of Oklahoma over alleged pro-Black discrimination. A class action lawsuit accuses the school of unlawfully placing a “high value on diversity” and unfairly awarding scholarship funds to Black students. – Ja’han Jones
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/university-oklahoma-anti-white-discrimination-lawsuit-rcna152644

MSN
— Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to speak at Texas GOP convention in San Antonio – Brooke Kushwaha (COMMENT: Who will speak at the Illinois Republican Party State Convention? How many delegates will there be from each of the 102 counties? I should write about those who do not want be a delegate from DuPage County.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/florida-rep-matt-gaetz-to-speak-at-texas-gop-convention-in-san-antonio/ar-BB1mwryS
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more abortion.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/illinois-sees-spike-in-out-of-state-abortion-patients/ar-AA1cvuB6
— Two-Thirds of Voters Strongly Oppose Secret ‘Woke’ Civics Classes – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/two-thirds-of-voters-strongly-oppose-secret-woke-civics-classes-poll/ar-BB1iGUzk
— R&B singer cuts up National Anthem live on stage with anti-American lyrics: ‘Blood built this land’ R&B singer and actor Jill Scott blasted America by changing the words of the National Anthem into claiming it is an oppressor state during a live performance on stage. Jill Scott was performing on the second day of the Essence Festival on the perceived systemic racism in America, saying the country is “not the land of the free.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/r-b-singer-cuts-up-national-anthem-live-on-stage-with-anti-american-lyrics-blood-built-this-land/ar-AA1dxpTE
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/careers/here-s-how-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-drives-performance-at-workplace/ar-BB1lX3GH
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gone-woke-chick-fil-a-dei-hire-sparks-calls-for-boycott/ar-AA1bTQj6

ASSOCIATED PRESS & THE HILL & POLITICO & NEW YORK MAGAZINE & YAHOO & HUFFINGTON POPST & MSN & NEW REPUBLIC
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use the Proud Boys against Trump. I should write about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) the most as being extremist groups. I would focus on past and present a) Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who had their disgusting operatives and dupes end my TAPROOT chairmanship in 2012 and my ICRC Steering Committee membership in 2007.
https://apnews.com/article/matt-gaetz-donald-trump-proud-boys-daed52f145929eefc8deaf2bfee32e47
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4668056-gaetz-echoes-trump-proud-boys-stand-back-stand-by/
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/05/16/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/gaetz-alludes-to-proud-boys-00158379
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/matt-gaetz-proud-boys-trump-hush-money-trial.html
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/matt-gaetz-invokes-trump-infamous-150003089.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matt-gaetz-stand-back-stand-by-proud-boys_n_66462d52e4b0dd63cd2ba653
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/matt-gaetz-invokes-trump-s-infamous-call-to-proud-boys-at-trial-stand-back-and-stand-by/ar-BB1mvzxn
https://newrepublic.com/post/181636/matt-gaetz-trump-trial-insurrection

WASHINGTON POST & CBS NEWS & GOVERNING & KGUN9 & AMERICA MAGAZINE & VOA
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/15/trump-immigration-deportation-plan/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/15/president-joe-biden-immigration-border-asylum/4ec57030-12d9-11ef-9d37-865890cc2670_story.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-new-effort-expedite-court-cases-migrants-who-cross-border-illegally/
https://www.governing.com/urban/how-cities-can-absorb-waves-of-refugees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gfIIUBGiag
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/05/16/immigration-asylum-border-texas-annunciation-house-el-paso-paxton
https://www.voanews.com/a/new-immigration-court-docket-aims-to-speed-removal-of-some-new-migrants/7615290.html

USA TODAY
— Speeders drive faster cars. State police are buying the Ford Mustang GT to chase them. – Phoebe Wall Howard (COMMENT: I own a 2023 Mustang GT Premium and a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/05/13/ford-mustang-gt-police-car-to-chase-speeders/73668575007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As other automakers stop building cars powered by big V8 engines, Ford Motor Co.’s Mustang GT remains the last man standing. Police agencies, who need the horsepower, have taken notice. After years of ordering the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, state patrol agencies in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina confirmed they’re adding the 2024 Mustang GT to their fleets. And they’re not the only law enforcement agencies doing so. Ford’s competitors aren’t making these muscle cars anymore.)
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/05/14/rupaul-drag-race-all-stars-performing/73632845007/
— Democrats used to promote integration, now they promote segregation.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/05/16/brown-v-board-turns-70-school-segregation-persists/73243509007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky. The CTU abandons students to seek a billion-dollar raise. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-teachers-union-1-billion-dollars-stacy-davis-gates-f17cb4aa
— A Legal Scholar Critiqued Elon Musk’s Pay. Now He’s Out of a Job. Tesla threatened to fire a law firm over Charles Elson’s objections to the CEO’s proposed pay package. – Ben Foldy (COMMENT: Since I started working for the federal government when I was 18 years old in 1966, my critics/opponents have viciously demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. In my defense, a) I earned a high school diploma in 1966, b) I earned job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) I earned job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) I earned a job-related professional license in 1981.)
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-pay-vote-scholar-lost-job-0e3cb38b
— Democrats Take Jewish Voters for Granted. We are liberal and support Israel. The party risks losing us by pandering to its antisemitic elements. – Ammiel Hirsch (COMMENT: I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal Government who succeeded in encouraging/forcing my many Jewish superiors and supervisors to take many big adverse actions against me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-take-jewish-voters-for-granted-israel-antisemitism-e963a0e3

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/05/16/how-target-found-middle-ground-for-pride-month-2024-and-others-can-do-the-same/

POLITICO
— Biden’s team had a few demands for a Trump debate. A major one: No crowd. “Trump feeds off the crowd, they give him life. We wanted to take that away.” – JONATHAN LEMIRE
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/17/biden-trump-debate-2024-demands-00158586

BROOKINGS
— Democrat teachers ever-increasingly make their students good little Democrats, that is, sexually active LGBTQers who are anti-heterosexual, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, anti-etc.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/7-takeaways-on-how-teachers-are-reacting-to-restrictions-on-discussing-race-and-gender/

INSDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Illinois Adopts ACT as Graduation Requirement – Liam Knox (COMMENT: No one thought that I was “college material.” They were shocked that my ACT score was 24. They thought that it would be much lower. Similarly, they were shocked that I graduated in the upper 20% of my class. Similarly, they were shocked that UIC accepted me.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/05/17/illinois-switches-graduation-requirement-sat-act

CPA PRACTIVE ADVISOR
— Top Reasons Why Some Decide Not to Pursue CPA Credential – Isaac M. O’Bannon (COMMENT: To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors ignored/dismissed/belittled my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30 years old in 1979. All of my coworkers who they wanted to promote over me at the time were Democrat, minority, female, veteran, and/or younger than me, but had not taken the examination or let alone passed it. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/05/16/updated-cpa-pipeline-report-show-top-challenges-for-candidates/105514/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among all respondents surveyed, “time” emerged as the top-ranked challenge—or deterrent—to becoming a CPA. Here are the five top-ranked challenges impacting prospective CPAs: Workload time commitments to study for the exam. Personal time commitments to study for the exam. Difficulty of exam content. Fear of failing the exam. Navigating the exam application process.)

May 8, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— There are 17 members of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, one from each congressional district. I was a member of that committee representing the 3rd Congressional District, but before the committee’s first meeting, a pretext was used to remove me. I was never given the names of the other committee members. Who have I been replaced with? Who are the 17 members of the committee? How can Republicans in each of the 17 districts contact them? At the May 24-25 IRP State Convention in Collinsville, which members of committee are going to vote for the resolution that calls for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members? Which members of the committee are going to vote for adding E-Verify to the immigration plank in the IRP platform? Which committee members are going to vote to strengthen the individual planks in the platform or weaken them? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who are the candidates for Illinois Republican Party National Committeeman and National Committeewoman? The deadline for applying was Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I am considering issuing cease and desist letters to those involved in removed me from the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee for what they have said and written to “justify” their removing me. Further, I am considering suing them for defamation. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If your representative on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee asked you for your input like I asked each of those who cast a Republican primary ballot in my precinct, what input would you provide? If/when I am provided with the name and contact information of my representative on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, I would urge him/her to promote the following in the platform:


— Personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discouragement of vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— MAY 20, 2016 FLASHBACK: Illinois Republicans divided on same-sex marriage, abortion at party convention – RICK PEARSON (COMMENT: Needless-to-say, I will sue anyone who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I provided Pearson with any information let alone “inside” information for this article.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2016/05/20/illinois-republicans-divided-on-same-sex-marriage-abortion-at-party-convention/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tensions were on display between social moderates and conservatives Friday as the state GOP convention opened and Republicans sought to assemble a new platform. Along a hallway at the Peoria Civic Center, a vendor sold hats, shirts, buttons and signs featuring the phrase “Make America Great Again,” along with images of the Republican Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, real estate baron and former reality TV star Donald Trump. Inside a cramped meeting hall, however, tensions were on display between social moderates and conservatives over same-sex marriage and abortion as they sought to put together a new platform.)
— Proposal aimed at quieting anti-abortion protests outside Chicago clinic moves forward in City Council – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/noise-abortion-protests-chicago-clinic/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Democrat and RINO Naperville leaders promote DEI. To promote DEI is to promote discrimination again Republicans who are heterosexual, White, male, older, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or who have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/naperville-diversity-equity-inclusion-city-training-request/
— University of Chicago protest encampment cleared by police
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/photos-university-of-chicago-protest-encampment-cleared-by-police/
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/column-dei-programs-change-page/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: CTU’s credibility questioned in Springfield as their biggest ally, Mayor Brandon Johnson, heads to state Capitol – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/ctus-credibility-questioned-in-springfield-as-their-biggest-ally-mayor-brandon-johnson-heads-to-capitol/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/u-of-c-police-clear-protest-encampment-early-tuesday-days-after-president-announces-intention-to-intervene/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— MAY 21, 2016 FLASHBACK: Illinois Republican Party takes stance on marriage – Chris Kaergard (COMMENT: Needless-to-say, I will sue anyone who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I provided Kaergard with any information let alone “inside” information for this article.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2016/05/21/illinois-republican-party-takes-stance/29174372007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: PEORIA — Illinois Republicans will remain the party of “marriage between one man and one woman.” Meeting in Peoria, delegates to the state GOP convention voted overwhelmingly to retain a plank in their platform of guiding principles calling for that stance instead of a proposed change that touted the benefits of the traditional, nuclear family and First Amendment religious freedoms while declaring that diverse opinions were welcomed and “that non-traditional families are worthy of the same respect and legal protections as traditional families.” Though that proposed language change cleared the party’s platform committee 11-7 after a lengthy meeting Friday, opponents successfully sought a floor debate and vote on an issue by the full contingent of delegates at what was billed as the highest-attendance GOP convention in state history with 968 credentialed attendees. Supporters of the traditional-marriage status quo position argued their position represented a consensus of the party at its last convention in 2012, but also insisted that enshrining that position was critical to the party’s success at the ballot box. “Our platform distinguishes ourselves from the Democrats,” state Rep. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said in arguing that downstate members of the GOP needed such language to compete against the conservative Democrats they often face in elections. “We have to hold those seats and we have to pick up seats.” State Rep. Peter Breen, R-Lombard, also told the audience that there was little support among rank-and-file Republicans for adjusting the language in the platform. “There’s no groundswell out there amongst Republicans to change the definition of marriage,” he said. “It’s a core Republican principle across the country.” Party chairman Tim Schneider had to twice call for calm and a respectful exchange of ideas as proponents of newer language were interrupted by jeers, boos and shouts of, “Go home!” however. But Ryan Higgins, the state’s central committeeman from the suburban 8th Congressional District, said that rejecting the proposed newer language also gutted the most requested addition to the platform, which would have emphasized the need for protections for religious liberty, and said that the recommended alterations were being misinterpreted. Elisha French of Galesburg agreed, noting that the issues in the debate over marriage have changed since 2012. He told the convention that, “The (battle) line has been moved while we have been talking.” Demetra DeMonte, the longtime Tazewell County GOP volunteer who was re-elected as one of two Illinois representatives to the Republican National Committee, applauded the final result. “I was very happy to vote for the amendment,” she said. “I thought it was necessary, and I’m pleased that it won overwhelming and is now part of our party platform.” The process the proposals for a marriage plank went through satisfied Mike Bigger, the Stark County resident who chaired the platform committee and serves as the state party’s secretary. “I thought (with) an issue that was that divisive, it was critical that it come to the floor and let the delegates actually vote,” he said. “I’ve never at a convention before seen that happen. The majority spoke and it was clear and resounding. We passed the right platform — the platform the party wanted — and I’m totally happy with it.” Schneider and a host of others throughout the afternoon in the Peoria Civic Center ballroom urged the crowd to unify behind GOP candidates in the fall — regardless of any intra-party disagreements — for the betterment of the party. “United, the possible is possible. Divided, the possible is impossible,” Schneider said. Other speakers during the convention’s general assembly portion for all delegates included Gov. Bruce Rauner, state Comptroller Leslie Munger and U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, though all stuck to familiar themes they’ve invoked at other public appearances, often word for word. Many early speakers avoided referencing GOP presidential nominee-in-waiting Donald Trump by name, until DeMonte predicted his victory in the fall and drew cheers, chants and waving signs from some members of the crowd.)
— Teacher salaries in Illinois among best in the nation – Hope Gadson
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/education/2024/05/07/illinois-teacher-salaries-among-best-in-nation-according-to-new-report/73557067007/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden, Harris step up drive to win battleground Wisconsin while taking sidetrips to fundraise in Illinois. President Joe Biden hits Chicago Wednesday for a fundraiser after a stop in Racine, where his visit will spotlight one of President Donald Trump’s economic flops, the failed Foxconn plant, which never employed the promised 13,000 workers. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/07/biden-harris-step-up-drive-to-win-battleground-wisconsin-while-taking-sidetrips-to-fundraise-in-illinois
— University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment cleared by police. Around daybreak Tuesday, campus officers surrounded the university’s main quadrangle and kept students from entering, according to reports from the scene. – Mary Norkol
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/pro-palestinian-encampment-university-of-chicago-tear-down
— Chicago police actions at pro-Palestinian protest near Art Institute under investigation. The People’s Art Institute accused law enforcement of yanking people’s hair, strangling and hitting people with batons and metal fences at the Saturday protest. – Violet Miller and Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/copa-cpd-excessive-force-complaint-pro-palestine-demonstration-art-institute
— Democrat leaders crow about their success in destroying the Boy Scouts.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-changing-name-to-scouting-america-more-inclusive

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats ramrod questionable election bill in midst of ongoing campaign – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240508/editorials/daily-herald-opinion-democrats-ramrod-questionable-election-bill-in-midst-of-ongoing-campaign/
— Carol Stream ordinance prohibits synthetic marijuana – Dave Oberhelman
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240507/news/carol-stream-ordinance-prohibits-synthetic-marijuana/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Legalizing video gambling in Chicago could come with a major hitch – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/legalizing-video-gaming-chicago-could-upend-ballys-casino-contract

ABC7
— Police clear University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment. Mayor’s office said Chicago police declined to participate in pre-dawn effort; Supt. Snelling says CPD was on standby. – Stephanie Wade, Jessica D’Onofrio, and Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/university-of-chicago-police-begin-clearing-pro-palestinian-protest-encampment-on-campus/14777881/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE8-LaWr4So

CBS2
— Some activists angry after University of Chicago police clear encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBA25o1-J6E
— Police dismantle protest encampment at University of Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc_X_5rQPek

WGN9
— University of Chicago police clear out encampments protesting war on Gaza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INZ1v6o7D8

FOX32
— University of Chicago encampment removed over mounting safety concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwOk0veR_i0

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/town-hall-how-high-are-cannabis-experts-on-planned-reclassification/article_1923f8c2-21b2-58c2-9e3c-023d9dd1d2e6.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progress – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-semi-automatic-gun-ban-nixed-in-colorados-democratic-controlled-statehouse-after-historic-progress/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success making young people sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/62-percent-of-young-adults-wouldnt-live-in-state-with-abortion-ban-survey/
— Haley nabs 128,000 votes in Indiana GOP primary months after ending campaign – Tara Suter
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/haley-nabs-128000-votes-in-indiana-gop-primary-months-after-ending-campaign/

FOX ILLINOIS
— IRS commissioner warns of worse customer service, lower tax collection if budget is cut – AUSTIN DENEAN (COMMENT: When I was 25 years old in 1974, because of my performance on a major IRS customer service developmental assignment, an IRS manager promoted me to GS-12, currently $97,079/year. But my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of him to get rid of me. He had promoted me in 1973 and 1972. To justify their not promoting me to GS-13, they ignored/dismissed/belittled my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, my taking graduate evening accounting courses at DePaul, and my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. They disallowed my education deductions in 1978. Consequently, I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980. They must have played a big role in GAO’s forcing me to take a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. GAO audits IRS. Democrats do not want Republicans to audit IRS and especially Republicans like me who are conservative, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. They especially do not want Republicans to audit IRS who complained like I did about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. My Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS except 1986-1988 and they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997.)
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/irs-commissioner-warns-of-worse-customer-service-lower-tax-collection-if-budget-is-cut-daniel-werfel-treasury-department-inflation-reduction-act-tax-gap-audits
— GOP lawmakers slam Boy Scouts’ gender-neutral name change: ‘Wokeness destroys everything’ – RAY LEWIS
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/gop-lawmakers-slam-boy-scouts-of-americas-name-change-wokeness-destroys-everything-dei-republican-congressmembers-criticized-the-boy-scouts-of-america-ted-cruz-andrew-clyde

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Johnson calls on Springfield – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/08/johnson-calls-on-springfield-00156766

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/08/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-285/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-85/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b90b1cde-0cb6-11ef-b2f4-df3b8ceca8a9.amp.html
— Pritzker dismisses reports his family is funding pro-Palestine groups. – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0ef726d6-0cb9-11ef-a303-a33834cf9ea2.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs – PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: While I was a junior and senior in high school and the summer in between, my after-school program was washing dishes for the minimum wage.)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/thousands-of-youths-at-risk-of-losing-access-to-after-school-programs

WIREPOINTS
— Gov. Pritzker’s ‘ethics reform’ eliminates competitive elections and choice for voters
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzkers-ethics-reforms-eliminates-competitive-elections-and-choice-for-voters-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/
— Chicago Teachers Union contract demands are totally divorced from reality – Nick Binotti and Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-teachers-union-contract-demands-totally-divorced-from-reality-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Blago Rat Is Back
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/07/the-blago-rat-is-back/
— County’s Assessed Valuation Finally Tops That of the Beginning of the Great Recession, School Tax Bills Up 40%
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/07/countys-assessed-valuation-finally-tops-that-of-the-beginning-of-the-great-recession-school-tax-bills-up-40/
— McHenry County Taxes – Cardiac Arrest Time
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/08/mchenry-county-taxes-cardiac-arrest-time/
— Keicher Expresses Concern Over (Third) RTA Reorganization Plan
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/08/keicher-expresses-concern-over-third-rta-reorganization-plan/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Stormy Daniels takes stand, dishes tawdry testimony in Trump trial. Defense loses bid for mistrial over her level of detail. – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/7/stormy-daniels-takes-stand-dishes-juicy-testimony-/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A wake-up call for American Jews and moderate Democrats – Lewis Dovland
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_wake_up_call_for_american_jews_and_moderate_democrats.html

BLAZE
— Red-state governor talks tough on immigration, saves cheap labor – DANIEL HOROWITZ (COMMENT: I was cheap labor. I a) did yard work 1962-1964, b) delivered newspapers 1962-1966, c) washed dishes 1964-1966, d) cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966, e) delivered mail 1966-1969, f) worked on an automobile assembly line in 1970, and g) pumped gasoline 1971-1972.)
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/red-state-governor-talks-tough-on-immigration-saves-cheap-labor

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Calls Illegal Aliens ‘Model Citizens’ While Promoting Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/07/joe-biden-calls-illegal-aliens-model-citizens-while-promoting-amnesty/
— Almost 1-in-10 New Jersey Residents Are Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/07/blue-state-outlook-almost-1-in-10-new-jersey-residents-are-illegal-aliens/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Under 1% of Catholics agree with denomination’s teaching on sanctity of life issues – Ryan Foley
https://www.christianpost.com/news/under-1-of-catholics-agree-with-sanctity-of-life-teachings-data.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Pro-LGBT Vatican ambassador to keynote Catholic college in northwest Indiana graduation – MATT LAMB
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-lgbt-vatican-ambassador-to-keynote-catholic-college-graduation/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— College Takeovers Are CRT in Action – Victor Joecks
https://www.creators.com/read/victor-joecks/05/24/college-takeovers-are-crt-in-action

DAILY CALLER
— Parents Sue School Board After School Suspends Student For Saying ‘Illegal Aliens’
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/07/davidson-county-board-education-lawsuit-suspension-christian-mcghee-illegal-aliens-liberty-justice-center/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘A 1968 Kind of Welcome’: Appeasing Pro-Hamas Chicago Protesters Spells Trouble for Democrats’ Convention – Tony Kinnett
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/07/a-1968-kind-of-welcome-appeasing-pro-hamas-chicago-protesters-spells-trouble-for-democrats-convention/

DAILY WIRE
— Anti-Israel Protesters Burn American Flag, Vandalize WWI Memorial – Zach Jewell (COMMEMT: My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/anti-israel-protesters-burn-american-flag-vandalize-wwi-memorial

FEDERALIST
— To Appease Protestors, Universities Promise to Violate Civil Rights Laws – GianCarlo Canaparo
https://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/to-appease-protestors-universities-promise-to-violate-civil-rights-laws
— The Democrat Party’s Antisemitism Went Mainstream With Barack Obama – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/07/the-democrat-partys-antisemitism-went-mainstream-with-barack-obama/
— Biden HHS Redefines ‘Lawfully Present’ To Give ‘Free’ Health Care To Illegal Immigrants – CHRISTOPHER JACOBS
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/08/biden-hhs-redefines-lawfully-present-to-give-free-health-care-to-illegal-immigrants/
— How LGBT Activism Is Harming The Mental Health Of LGBT Youth – CHAD FELIX GREENE
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/08/how-lgbt-activism-is-harming-the-mental-health-of-lgbt-youth/

FOX NEWS
— Police clear University of Chicago encampments
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352491143112
— Here’s how DEI in the control tower threatens airline safety. It’s no exaggeration to say the aviation industry is courting death and destruction. – William Trachman (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO employers use DEI to a) not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their employees who are Republican.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/heres-how-control-tower-threatens-safety

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Biden’s Open Borders and Non-Enforcement Mean Americans Play “Recidivist Roulette” with Criminal Aliens – Simon Hankinson, Lora Ries and Matthew Kuckelman
https://www.heritage.org/immigration/report/bidens-open-borders-and-non-enforcement-mean-americans-play-recidivist-roulette

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— San Diego takes the top spot for illegal immigrants being smuggled into the United States – Sarah Akey
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/san-diego-takes-the-top-spot-for-illegal-aliens-being-smuggled-into-the-united-states

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Supporters of DEI Policies Struggle to Rebrand Them. – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/05/supporters-of-dei-policies-struggle-to-rebrand-them/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The University of Chicago Is Liberated from the ‘Liberators’ — for Now – JEFFREY BLEHAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-university-of-chicago-is-liberated-from-the-liberators-for-now/
— California’s Predictably Disastrous Minimum-Wage Hikes – REBEKAH PAXTON
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/californias-predictably-disastrous-minimum-wage-hikes/

NEWSMAX
— Ever-increasingly, to get more votes from those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, Democrat and RINO candidates hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans are White supremacists, KKK members, Nazis, racists, sexists, ageists, haters, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.newsmax.com/denniskneale/racism/2024/05/07/id/1163778/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— A Closer Look At Who The Woke Leftists Are – Nathaniel Mannor
https://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/a-closer-look-at-who-the-woke-leftists-are/

PJ MEDIA
— R.I.P. Boys Scouts of America – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/05/07/rip-boys-scouts-of-america-n4928832

RED STATE
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Plays ‘Hide the Illegals’ Ahead of DNC, Outraged Residents Have Other Ideas
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2024/05/06/brandon-johnson-plays-hide-the-illegals-ahead-of-the-dnc-outraged-chicago-residents-have-other-ideas-n2173841

TOWNHALL
— Minors Are Being Seduced by Transgenderism on Reddit. Those Who Oppose Get Banned. – Casey Ryan
https://townhall.com/columnists/caseyryan/2024/05/08/minors-are-being-seduced-by-transgenderism-on-reddit-those-who-oppose-get-banned-n2638735
— New Data Should Have Team Biden Sweating – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2024/05/07/new-data-biden-losing-ground-among-multiple-key-demographics-n2638696

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more illegal immigration.
https://thehill.com/latino/4649332-republicans-democrats-immigration-border-asylum-poll/
https://thehill.com/opinion/4649832-many-us-cities-are-eager-to-welcome-migrants-we-need-to-make-it-easier-for-them-to-do-so/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968. As the city prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, it wants to shed memories of chaos from half a century ago even as protests are growing. – Julie Bosman and Mitch Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/us/chicago-dnc-1968-protests.html
— How many millions of illegals voted for Biden in 2020? How many will vote for Biden in 2024?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/opinion/trump-running-mate-election.html
— My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that I have never owned a dog,
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/books/review/kristi-noem-president-pet-dogs.html
— Trump, Who Has Celebrated Violent Protests, Cheers Campus Crackdowns – Jess Bidgood
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/politics/trump-college-protests-jan-6.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Libertarians picked Trump to headline their convention. Then an internal revolt erupted. Some national committee members have called on the party to rescind the invitation to former president Donald Trump. – Meryl Kornfield
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/07/trump-libertarian-national-convention/
— Police clear University of Chicago camp in latest move to quell protests. Officers arrived before dawn to dismantle tents on campus, but no arrests were reported. – Kim Bellware and Joanna Slater
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/05/07/campus-protests-university-of-chicago-encampment/

USA TODAY
— Biden condemns ‘ferocious surge’ of antisemitism – Liz Kreutz (COMMENT: Democrats shout at Jews that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Jews have had, are having and will have. I should write a book about the great success that my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors had shouting that at my many Jewish superiors and supervisors. They stressed that I am conservative, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. I would focus on the many big adverse actions that they took against me.)
https://www.today.com/video/biden-condemns-ferocious-surge-of-antisemitism-across-us-210487365556
— What do say to Whites who promote anti-Whiteness to curry favor with non-Whites?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/01/donald-trump-anti-white-racism-dei/73528246007/

MSN
— American Psychological Association claims ‘hiring the most qualified candidate’ could be ‘unfair’ (COMMENT: The Democrats who GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I earned a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970. I passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970. I passed the postal employment examination in 1966. I earned a high school diploma in 1966.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/american-psychological-association-claims-hiring-the-most-qualified-candidate-could-be-unfair-in-study/ar-BB1hGIHP
— States Urge White House to End Civilian Sales of Military-Grade AR-15 Ammo – Jacob Miller
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/states-urge-white-house-to-end-civilian-sales-of-military-grade-ar-15-ammo/ar-AA1mQHbG

KTRH
— The Left Is Intent On Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote In The U.S. – B.D. Hobbs
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2024-05-07-the-left-is-intent-on-allowing-non-citizens-to-vote-in-the-us/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why I Ended the University of Chicago Protest Encampment. Students demanded that we side against Israel, violating the core principle of institutional neutrality. – Paul Alivisatos
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-i-ended-the-university-of-chicago-protest-encampment-7bc59b46
— The Wolves of the FDIC. A scathing audit reveals how union rules preserved a culture of misconduct at the federal bank regulator. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-audit-report-misconduct-chair-martin-gruenberg-dc84c522

HARVARD BUINESS REVIEW
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, soon, if not already, unless you promote LGBTQ, a) no employer will hire you and b) if you are employed, you will be gotten rid of.
https://hbr.org/2024/05/why-companies-must-recommit-to-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights

NPR
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/08/1249629647/immigration-border-asylum-parole-explained

MEDIUM
— Cars and great conversations (COMMENT: I have had many great conversations about cars, politics, government, etc. with my fellow Iron Gate Motor Condo owners. SEE: https://www.irongatemotorcondos.com/contact/ and https://www.igmca.com/home/ A major car show is scheduled there for May 11.)
https://medium.com/angle-audio/passionate-about-cars-and-great-conversations-meet-paul-a67715923037

May 7, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Judge again holds Donald Trump in contempt, threatens jail time as hush money trial enters 3rd week – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-trial-today-testimony-in-former-presidents-criminal-hush-money-enters-third-week/14773117/
— Group of University of Chicago faculty defend pro-Palestinian encampment – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/university-of-chicago-stops-negotiations-with-organizers-pro-palestinian-encampment-as-faculty-to-speak-in-support-protests/14772860/
— Mayor Johnson pulling proposal to open new Chicago migrant shelter on South Side. Mayor’s office wanted to move 900 migrants from Loop shelter to new location. – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-mayor-brandon-johnson-pulling-proposal-to-open-new-migrant-shelter-on-canal-street/14775496/

NBC5
— At least 27 arrested as ‘gang violence’ impacts Chicago’s Cinco De Mayo parade. Police said a decision had been made to cancel the parade, while a Chicago alderperson said the decision was made to “relocate” it.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-27-arrested-as-gang-violence-impacts-chicagos-cinco-de-mayo-parade/3429780/
— Chicago mayor wants to MOVE MIGRANTS from downtown shelter to South Side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL_MsHa3W4

CBS2
— Protesters facing police at University of Chicago. Protesters chanting and locking arms were facing officers wearing shields and heavy protective gear. Tents were seen being taken down and construction equipment was brought into the area.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/protesters-facing-police-at-university-of-chicago/

WGN9
— Johnson headed to Springfield to lobby ‘on behalf of the people of Chicago’ – Tahman Bradley (COMMENT: Johnson lobbies only for Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time and b) illegals.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/johnson-headed-to-springfield-to-lobby-on-behalf-of-the-people-of-chicago/

FOX32
— University of Chicago police begin to clear protest encampment – Joanie Lum, Will Hager
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/university-of-chicago-palestine-protest-police
— Rising school violence sparks concern: Chicago agency links increase to mental health crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqdKlCZOYf4

WTTW
— Chicago’s First Chief Homelessness Officer Begins Work on Long-Term Plan, Immediate Problems – Shelby Hawkins (COMMENT: Who steered you away from homelessness? For me, they include my parents, my grandparents, and my teachers at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest, and Crete-Monee High School.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/06/chicago-s-first-chief-homelessness-officer-begins-work-long-term-plan-immediate-problems

WBEZ
— Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-the-1963-cps-boycott-over-segregation-shaped-chicago-protests-for-decades-to-come/a172ce2c-5ea0-4a81-b2e4-6019bdf6b8af

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Johnson reverses course on moving migrants from downtown to proposed shelter in 11th Ward after stiff opposition from alderman, property owners – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/johnson-pulls-plans-migrant-shelter-11th-ward/
— Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes hiring of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/dolton-mayor-tiffany-henyard-vetoes-hiring-of-former-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot/
— Giannoulias urges residents to get a Real ID as federal deadline is a year away – OLIVIA STEVENS (COMMENT: What does Giannoulias urge illegals to do?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/secretary-of-states-office-urges-residents-to-get-a-real-id-as-federal-deadline-is-a-year-away/
— U. of C. faculty members gather to support pro-Palestinian student protesters – AVANI KALRA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/uchicago-faculty-members-gather-to-support-pro-palestinian-student-protesters/
— Politics and government are nasty/vicious. The more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats and RINOs do to get rid of you: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/07/opinion-illinois-allow-felons-run-for-office/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Police begin clearing out pro-Palestinian encampment on campus of University of Chicago. The action began around daybreak Tuesday as campus police surrounded the university’s main quadrangle. According to live reports from the scene, the police were keeping students from entering the quad. – Mary Norkol
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/07/pro-palestinian-encampment-university-of-chicago-tear-down
— University of Chicago faculty call on administration to resume negotiations with pro-Palestinian protesters – Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/06/university-of-chicago-faculty-pro-palestinian-protesters-encampment
— Democrat and RINO employers use DEI to not hire Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/06/companies-rushing-to-end-diversity-programs-are-making-a-mistake

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Group says state Democrats blocked it from putting parental consent question before voters – Jon Asplund
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/parental-consent-question-blocked-illinois-ballot-group-says

WGN RADIO
— U of C assistant professor: Student demands reflect the importance of the moment – Pete Zimmerman
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/u-of-c-assistant-professor-student-demands-reflect-the-importance-of-the-moment/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Months after cash bail ended in Illinois, more changes could be coming. What to know. – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/06/fixing-broken-system-advocates-stand-behind-cashless-bail-in-illinois/73473044007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Springfield.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/05/07/illinois-eagle-opens-brick-and-mortar-location-in-springfield/73069191007/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly food America with their illegals.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-06/is-it-easy-for-migrants-to-enter-the-u-s-we-went-to-the-border-to-find-out

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump calls Biden weak on antisemitism – AP
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/beyond-the-podium/trump-ignores-rhetoric-calls-biden-weak-antisemitism-donald-joe-former-president-jews-jewish-hate-speech-language-hitler-nazi-germany-response-israel-holocaust-yom-hashoah
— Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans.
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/maxine-waters-warns-trump-supporters-prepping-for-civil-war-if-he-loses-2024-election-rep-maxine-waters-d-calif-california-democrat-former-president-donald-trump-white-house-president-joe-biden-msnbc

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-05-06/is-it-easy-for-migrants-to-enter-the-u-s-we-went-to-the-border-to-find-out

WQAD
— University of Chicago faculty voice support for protest encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl6Pfxp9Cak

EVANSTON NOW
— Bringing video gambling, that is, the ‘crack cocaine of gambling’ to Evanston – Bill Smith (COMMENT: I helped lead the successful fight against video gambling in Wheaton. Those who want video gambling and other vices will never forgive me. They continue to take big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about them.)
https://evanstonnow.com/bringing-the-crack-cocaine-of-gambling-to-evanston/

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Ninth Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/43133/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-ninth-day-on-quad/

CHALKBEAT
— Illinois’ legislative session is winding down. Here are seven education issues to watch in Springfield. – Samantha Smylie
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/06/illinois-legislative-session-close-to-end-education-bills/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Cop swapping for conventions – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/07/cop-swapping-for-conventions-00156455

CAPITOL FAX

— Morning briefing

https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-284

— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-84/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who push negatives and who target, freeze, personalize, and polarize people like me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— When the going gets tough, do not hope/anticipate/expect that anyone will come to your defense. I should write a book about those who could/should have but did not come to my defense when my critics/opponents took big adverse actions against me. For example, when my critics/opponents a) ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee. In my book, I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect and to help reelect. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Which Republican candidates on ballots in your precinct have you done the most to help elect and reelect? I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who I have done the most to help elect and reelect. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. I would focus on those who blamed what I did as a) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, b) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, and c) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What motivates your critics/opponents the most to blast you, to insult you, to defame/slander/liable you, to lie about you, to threaten you, and/or to take big adverse actions against you? For my critics/opponents it is my advocacy a) for direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members, b) for personal responsibility, c) for traditional marriage and family, d) for right to life, e) for E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, f) for discouragement of vices, g) for Second Amendment rights, and/or h) for equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). Most recently, they ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. I should write about my critics/opponents. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Politics is nasty/vicious. The more that you advocate conservative principles and/or the more that you advocate direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members, anticipate/expect that your critics/opponents will hint/imply/argue/shout that you are a hypocrite. My critics/opponents who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican stress a) that I avoided the draft, b) that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, and c) that I am not a member of a church, I do not attend church services, and I do not give money to a church. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Politics is nasty/vicious. I should write a book about those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican but who have worked harder against me than against any Democrat. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) Republican leaders of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— 496 illegal aliens arrive at Chicago airport during eight month span
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/658391269-496-illegal-aliens-arrive-at-chicago-airport-during-eight-month-span

WIREPOINTS
— Brazen election interference: Illinois Democrats retroactively change law to knock out Republican challengers. Surely, lawsuits must follow. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/brazen-election-interference-illinois-democrats-retroactively-change-law-to-knock-out-republican-challengers-surely-lawsuits-must-follow-wirepoints/
— Chicago needs more champions of literacy like Willie Wilson – Ted Dabrowski (COMMENT: What do you champion for? I champion for the Republican Party platform and for those who defend and advance that platform.)
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-needs-more-champions-of-literacy-like-willie-wilson-wirepoints/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville: Migrants attracted to Illinois’ health care, ‘soft-on-crime’ policies – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_4cc4ff12-098d-11ef-bd89-67cb15dfc758.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Pritzker family funding anti-Israel, anti-white college protests
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/658385491-report-pritzker-family-funding-anti-israel-anti-white-college-protests

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Blagojevich Joins Trump, Speaker Johnson and GOP Officials on Stage During RNC Retreat at Mar-a-Lago Over the Weekend
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/blagojevich-joins-trump-speaker-johnson-and-gop-officials-on-stage-during-rnc-retreat-at-mar-a-lago-over-the-weekend.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— MIT drops DEI-pledge requirements in hiring – Valerie Richardson (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/6/mit-drops-dei-pledge-requirements-hiring-after-con/

NEW YORK POST
— House GOP wants answers from FBI over diversity obsession – Miranda Devine (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government were obsessed with promoting diversity, that is, they were obsessed with promoting Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or non-Protestant.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/06/us-news/house-gop-wants-answers-from-fbi-over-diversity-obsession/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A DEI military cannot protect or defend America – M.B. Mathews
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_dei_military_cannot_protect_or_defend_america.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Inside Trump’s plan for ‘mass deportations’ of nearly 20 million illegals on ‘day one’ – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/06/inside-trumps-plan-for-mass-deportations-of-nearly-20-million-illegals-on-day-one-1457430/

BREITBART
— Chicago Teachers Union Accused of Giving Official’s Mother Multimillion-Dollar Contracts – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/05/06/chicago-teachers-union-accused-of-giving-officials-mother-multimillion-dollar-contracts/
— RNC’s Establishment Election Integrity Lawyer Suddenly Resigns – WENDELL HUSEBØ
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/05/06/great-news-rncs-establishment-election-integrity-lawyer-suddenly-resigns/
— Speaker Johnson ‘Misled’ Republicans to Believe They Are Powerless Against Biden – Thomas Massie
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/06/thomas-massie-speaker-johnson-misled-republicans-believe-powerless-against-biden/
— Joe Biden’s Obamacare for DACA Illegal Aliens to Cost Americans $300 Million Annually – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/06/joe-bidens-obamacare-for-daca-illegal-aliens-to-cost-americans-300-million-annually/
— Americans Protest Boston’s Housing Giveaway to Immigrants – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/06/americans-protest-bostons-housing-giveaway-to-immigrants/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— A Democrat Crack Up Is A Terrible Thing To Waste – Richard A. Viguerie
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/a-democrat-crack-up-is-a-terrible-thing-to-waste

DAILY WIRE
— Terror Group Hezbollah Praises Protests On College Campuses: It’s Causing Biden To Cave On Israel
https://www.dailywire.com/news/terror-group-hezbollah-praises-protests-on-college-campuses-its-causing-biden-to-cave-on-israel

FEDERALIST
— Illegal Aliens Skew Elections By Inflating Certain States’ Electoral Power. This Bill Would Change That – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/06/illegal-aliens-skew-elections-by-inflating-certain-states-electoral-power-this-bill-would-change-that/

GOPUSA
— Trump Campaign Reports $76 Million Fundraising Haul In April
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-campaign-reports-76-million-fundraising-haul-in-april/
— NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks And ‘Death To America!’ Pamphlets
https://www.gopusa.com/nypd-says-protesters-had-weapons-gas-masks-and-death-to-america-pamphlets/
— Taxpayers Are Subsidizing College Extremism
https://www.gopusa.com/taxpayers-are-subsidizing-college-extremism/
— House Committees To Investigate NPR Over ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’
https://www.gopusa.com/house-committees-to-investigate-npr-over-viewpoint-discrimination/

FEDERALIST
— Illegal Aliens Skew Elections By Inflating Certain States’ Electoral Power. This Bill Would Change That. – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/06/illegal-aliens-skew-elections-by-inflating-certain-states-electoral-power-this-bill-would-change-that/

FEDERATION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Mass Migration is Costly and Increases Inflation – Pawel Styrna
https://www.fairus.org/news/executive/economist-admits-mass-migration-costly-and-increases-inflation

FOX BUSINESS
— Chicago teachers’ demands show why big cities are in deep trouble. Chicago is representative of the problems we see in virtually all big cities, Stuart Varney argues.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/stuart-varney-chicago-teachers-demands-big-cities-deep-trouble
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6352418689112

FOX NEWS
— MIT eliminates DEI hiring requirement – Teny Sahakian (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/elite-university-eliminates-dei-hiring-requirement-work

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats and RINOs use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/dei-has-failed-its-time-for-something-better/

NEW AMERICAN
— NY Post: Immigration Experts Say Biden “Migrants” Are Likely Here Forever – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/ny-post-immigration-experts-say-biden-migrants-are-likely-here-forever/

NEWSMAX
— Red States Last Walls of Defense Against Border Invasion – Larry Bell
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/immigration-states/2024/05/06/id/1163619/

PJ MEDIA
— University Activists Were Raised in K-12 Wokeness – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/06/university-activists-were-raised-in-k-12-wokeness-n4928805

ZERO HEDGE
— Florida Bans ‘Indoctrination’ In Teacher-Training Programs – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/florida-bans-indoctrination-teacher-training-programs

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly make it clear that making everyone a sexually active LGBTQer is their top priority.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4647026-rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-strut-stuff-on-national-mall/

NEW YORK TIMES
— UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy. The president has allowed protest encampments. But they have also disrupted campus life, and he wants the tents down. – Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/university-of-chicago-protests-encampment.html
— Know Thine Enemy – Noam Cohen (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/weekinreview/23alinsky.html
— M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty – Anemona Hartocollis (COMMENT: To promote diversity to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/mit-diversity-statements-faculty-hiring.html

WASHINGTON POST

— I should write a book about those who have defamed me the most. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/11/trump-carroll-comments-defamation/

USA TODAY
— The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. My qualifications included a) working for IRS for almost 9 years, b) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, d) passing the Federal Service Entrance Examination and earning a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970, and e) passing the postal employment examination and earning a high school diploma in 1966.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/02/employee-referral-programs-hurt-diversity/73532573007/

MSN
— Ken Griffin Lashes Out at Ivy League Protests – Janet Lorin
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ken-griffin-lashes-out-at-ivy-league-protests/ar-BB1lV7hb
— School board president trolls Moms for Liberty by getting sworn in on stack of banned books – John Russell (COMMENT: Democrat teachers ever-increasingly make their students sexually active LGBTQers.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/school-board-president-trolls-moms-for-liberty-by-getting-sworn-in-on-stack-of-banned-books/ar-AA1l6eJe
— To encourage those who are the following to be woke is to encourage them to be guilt-ridden: conservative, Republican, White, male. older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/research-suggests-being-woke-may-affect-your-mental-health/ss-BB1kXlsa

NEWSWEEK
— ‘Diversity’ Migrants Getting Citizenship Surges – Nick Mordowanec
https://www.newsweek.com/migrants-immigration-visa-asylum-diversity-1897536

NBC BOSTON
— Boston protesters rally against state using $420M to ‘shelter illegals.’ – RAY LEWIS
https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/boston-protesters-rally-against-state-using-420m-to-shelter-illegals-report-says-massachusetts-governor-maura-healey-immigration-migrants-southern0-border-crisis-mayor-michelle-wu-emergency-shelter-system

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— In Atlanta, long lines of migrants downtown reflect surge at border – Lautaro Grinspan
https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/in-atlanta-long-lines-of-migrants-downtown-reflect-surge-at-border/537WXXOWN5CFDH6NDNOOEBUTWM/

BLOOMBERG
— Chicago Cops Plan Job Swap With Milwaukee for Conventions. Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in August. Security apparatus for the event is ‘extensive,’ governor says. – Miranda Davis and Kailey Leinz
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/chicago-milwaukee-will-share-convention-police-pritzker-says

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illinois Pension Suicide Pact. A new union gambit could kill the state’s modest pension reform. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-worker-pensions-union-social-security-f8da91bb
— Who’s Happiest at Work? – Anne Marie Chaker (COMMENT: Democrat federal employees who are the following should be very happy because the Democrats who run the federal government give them tremendous preference: minority, female, younger, veteran, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those who ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/whos-happiest-at-work-hint-its-not-women-47932465
— Colleges Have a New Source of Protest on Their Hands: Irate Parents. Frustrated parents are pushing back against university responses to the Gaza protests. – Clare Ansberry, Oyin Adedoyin, Katherine Hamilton
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/college-protests-parents-angry-e93bb2ef

FORBES
— What Is Gaslighting? Examples And How To Deal With It. – Marissa Conrad and Rufus Tony Spann (COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest gaslighters in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on those blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those a) who ended my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee, b) who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, c) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and d) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.)
https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-gaslighting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that hinges on creating self-doubt. “I think of gaslighting as trying to associate someone with the label ‘crazy,’” says Paige Sweet, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan who studies gaslighting in relationships and in the workplace. “It’s making someone seem or feel unstable, irrational and not credible, making them feel like what they’re seeing or experiencing isn’t real, that they’re making it up, that no one else will believe them.” Gaslighting involves an imbalance of power between the abuser and the person they’re gaslighting. Abusers often exploit stereotypes or vulnerabilities related to gender, sexuality, race, nationality and/or class. “The most distinctive feature of gaslighting is that it’s not enough for the gaslighter simply to control his victim or have things go his way: It’s essential to him that the victim herself actually come to agree with him,” writes Andrew D. Spear, an associate professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, in a 2019 paper on gaslighting in Inquiry.)
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI a) to not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/05/06/10-reasons-why-dei-is-important-for-businesses-and-how-its-evolving/

FORTUNE
— What is a callable CD? What to know about the risks. – TRINA PAUL (COMMENT: I learned yesterday from its printed monthly statement that JP Morgan called four of its brokered CDs on April 2 and 11, 2024 that were paying 5.65%, 5.75%, 5.75%, and 5.8%.)
https://fortune.com/recommends/banking/what-is-a-callable-cd/

SPECTATOR
— Chicago plans to keep the DNC migrant-free
https://thespectator.com/newsletter/chicago-plans-dnc-migrant-free-dc-diary-05-06-24/

POLITICO
— How the Right Learned to Love Saul Alinsky – JACK SHAFER (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/02/08/right-saul-alinsky-canada-truckers-00006903
— Right loves to hate, imitate Alinsky – KENNETH P. VOGEL (COMMENT: I should write a book about Saul Alinski disciples who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2010/03/right-loves-to-hate-imitate-alinsky-034751

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 71% Want Disney to Return to Family-Friendly Entertainment
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/entertainment/may_2024/71_want_disney_to_return_to_family_friendly_entertainment

RAIR FOUNDATION
— The Great Replacement is Not a Theory – It’s Reality
https://rairfoundation.com/great-replacement-is-not-theory-its-reality-video/

DAILY MAIL
— Lawmakers pressure Biden administration to unveil the true number of migrants living in U.S. that experts estimate is at least 22 MILLION. Recent estimates claim around 11 million illegal immigrants are living in U.S. But Republican lawmakers claim the real number exceeds 20 million. – KATELYN CARALLE (COMMENT: How many millions of these millions are Democrats going to send to battleground/swing states to use their false identifications to vote for Biden?)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13388315/biden-administration-migrant-figures-american-neighborhood.html

May 5, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— 68 people arrested at Pro-Palestinian protest outside Art Institute of Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/art-institute-of-chicago-protest-pro-palestinian-held-in-downtown-university-campus-encampment-continues/14766246/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQGCsWnW6Lw
— Future journalists at Learn South Chicago sharpen skills on school’s newscast (COMMENT: Much of what GAO Analysts do is very similar to what journalists do. I was a GAO Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $115,439-$150,075/year.)
https://abc7chicago.com/future-journalists-at-learn-south-chicago-sharpen-skills-on-schools-newscast/14757230/

NBC5
— Dozens arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstration on Art Institute of Chicago campus. According to police and museum officials, an estimated 50 people were arrested for criminal trespass to property after failing to disperse from the Art Institute’s downtown campus.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dozens-arrested-at-pro-palestinian-demonstration-on-art-institute-of-chicago-campus/3428888/
— Mayor’s proposal to relocate migrants from downtown shelter to Chicago’s South Side faces opposition. Located just blocks away from Guaranteed Rate Field, the proposed shelter would be located in a building near Canal Street and Pershing Road in the city’s 11th Ward. – Vi Nguyen
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-migrant-crisis-bridgeport-shelter-the-standard-club/3428799/

CBS2
— Chicago Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside Art Institute
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/pro-palestinian-protesters-clash-with-police-in-downtown-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7UuamSJ_Bc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCaaj6Yh_dg
— Pro-Palestinian protesters face off with police at Art Institute in downtown Chicago – Sara Machi
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-face-off-with-police-at-art-institute-in-downtown-chicago/
— Chicago high school sees 100% of its grads accepted to college (COMMENT: When you were in high school, were you viewed as being “college material.” I was not.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chicago-high-school-sees-100-of-its-grads-accepted-to-college/

WGN9
— Dozens arrested after pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally at Art Institute of Chicago
https://wgntv.com/israel-hamas-conflict/dozens-arrested-after-pro-palestinian-demonstrators-rally-outside-art-institute-of-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eHWw_A3mWo

FOX32
— Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside Art Institute of Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyZTFJjlaI

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— About 50 protesters arrested from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as campus unrest continues
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/04/about-50-protesters-arrested-from-the-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago-as-campus-unrest-continues/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/04/as-the-us-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug-could-more-states-legalize-it/
— Blame for pension problem is pinned on the wrong people – Paul Breit, Tinley Park
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/05/letters-050524-pension-debt-illinois/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Nearly 70 arrested as police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at Art Institute of Chicago. Police said the museum asked them to clear the encampment on Saturday, hours after organizers set up a number of tents in the Art Institute’s North Garden that they said was intended to pressure the school to disclose its investments, give amnesty to demonstrators and divest from those supporting the “occupation of Palestine.” – Violet Miller and Kade Heather
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2024/05/04/dozens-arrested-as-police-clear-pro-palestinian-encampment-at-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly blame “extremists” for the problems that those who are the following have: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, in America illegally, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/05/03/no-extremism-chicago-police-ranks-we-need-more-convincing-superintendent-larry-snelling-editorial
— Is a tax on services in Illinois’ future? Pritzker no longer rules it out. Gov. J.B. Pritzker unexpectedly backed off his longstanding opposition to taxing services as lawmakers search for ways to fund and reform the Chicago region’s mass transit system. – Rich Miller (COMMENT: What qualifications do you have for the services that you provide? Mine include serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. They include what I learned working for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $115,439-$150,075/year. They include what I learned serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/03/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-no-longer-rules-out-taxing-services-mass-transit-fiscal-cliff-rich-miller

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois voters could be asked about IVF coverage, millionaire tax in November – ALEX DEGMAN
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article288290805.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WAND TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-after-roe-the-network-of-people-who-help-others-get-abortions-see-themselves-as-the-underground/
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/many-florida-women-cant-get-abortions-past-6-weeks-where-else-can-they-go/article_dcb1da72-f691-5229-b68e-2f692bc32db6.html

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Seventh Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/42984/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-sixth-day-on-quad-2/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. For your congressional district, who represents you on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee? Has the IRP and/or your IRP State Central Committee (SCC) member provided you with his/her contact information? The committee’s first meeting had been scheduled for April 29. I have been removed from that committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

The following are questions for the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee members and for the IRP SCC members who appointed them:

— Do you want direct election of IRP SCC members,
— Do you accept the personal responsibility plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Do you accept the traditional marriage and family plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Do you accept the right to life plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of abortion,
— Do you accept E-Verify and the enforcement of immigration law plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Do you accept the Second Amendment rights plank, that is, do you oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Do you accept the discouragement of vices plank, that is, do you oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Do you accept the equal opportunity plank, that is, do you oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Should I write about news organizations and other organizations that act like they do not want me to include links to their articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Kenneally v. Illinois State Medical Society on DCFS’ Being Allowed Not to Notify State’s Attorneys of Drugged Mothers Who Give Birth
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/04/kenneally-v-illinois-state-medical-society-on-dcfs-being-allowed-not-to-notify-states-attorneys-of-drugged-mothers-who-give-birth/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Tortured Poets’ by Taylor Swift exposes troubling worldview for Christian listeners, parents.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/christian-music-review-of-taylor-swift-tortured-po/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— From Idealism to Irresponsibility: Comparing College Protests Then and Now – Roger Kimball
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/05/from-idealism-to-irresponsibility-comparing-college-protests-then-and-now/

BREITBART
— Pro-Palestinian Encampment at University of Chicago Demands Reparations, Defunding Police – ELIZABETH WEIBEL
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/05/04/pro-palestinian-encampment-at-university-of-chicago-demands-reparations-defunding-police/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Texas college uses alumni group to organize LGBT graduation – Brendan McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/texas-college-uses-alumni-group-organize-lgbt-graduation/25336

DAILY WIRE
— Google Reverses Decision To Ban Trump Ad Targeting Biden On Inflation, Illegal Immigration – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/google-reverses-decision-to-ban-trump-ad-targeting-biden-on-inflation-illegal-immigration-report

FOX NEWS
— College campus chaos works in Republicans favor. Collegiate unrest and the war in the Middle East are dividing Democrats, and Republicans are making sure voters know ahead of the election. – Chad Pergram
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-believe-college-chaos-works-favor
— Anti-Israel protesters arrested after breaking into Chicago Art Institute building. At least 50 people were arrested Saturday after protesters barricaded a campus building, officials said.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352338990112
— Anti-Israel groups accuse Chicago, DNC of trying to ‘protect’ Biden from protests at 2024 Dem convention. A coalition of anti-Israel agitators hope to protest at the Democratic National Convention to take their message ‘directly’ to President Biden. – Kyle Morris
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/anti-israel-groups-accuse-chicago-dnc-trying-protect-biden-protests-2024-dem-convention
— ‘Stop the invasion’: Migrant flights in battleground state ignite bipartisan backlash from lawmakers. A sheriff told Fox News Digital that Wednesday was just ‘one of many instances’ where migrants have come to Montana seeking asylum. – Aubrie Spady, Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stop-invasion-migrant-flights-battleground-state-ignite-bipartisan-backlash-lawmakers

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Another Government Agency Falls for DEI Quackery. – IAN KINGSBURY (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly shout at those who are the following that Republicans cause all their problems: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, in America illegally, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/another-government-agency-falls-for-dei-quackery/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services won’t let tragedy go to waste. A newly released report implicates “discrimination” in 70 percent of pregnancy-related deaths in the state and recommends a suite of leftist policies to remedy this alleged epidemic of hatred. Yet a quick diagnosis — free from political bias — reveals that the report and its conclusions are ideology masquerading as science.)

PJ MEDIA
— The Selfish Idiocy of Modern, Woke ‘Martyrs’ – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/04/the-selfish-idiocy-of-modern-woke-martyrs-n4928759

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Accused of ‘Deliberately’ Misleading Arizona House to Host Drag Story Hour at the Capitol – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/04/democrat-hosts-drag-story-hour-at-the-capitol-n2638563

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— MAGA Is Demoting the Anti-Abortion Forces It Once Coddled – Michelle Goldberg (COMMENT: What changes do Trump want to the Republican Party platform?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/opinion/kari-lake-abortion.html
— At Donor Retreat, Trump Calls Biden Administration the ‘Gestapo’ – Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/politics/trump-donors.html
— Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job. Charlie Spies, a veteran election-law lawyer, had been under attack since soon after he joined the Republican National Committee in March. – Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/spies-rnc-lawyer.html
— Politics Without Trump? His Youngest Fans Barely Remember It. Democrats call Donald J. Trump dangerous. Republicans see him as revolutionary. For young Trump voters, he is just normal. – Charles Homans (COMMENT: I am 75. I have ever-increasingly followed government and politics and especially since I became a postal employee when I was 18.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/politics/trump-biden-campaign-young-voters.html
— From Free Speech to Free Palestine: Six Decades of Student Protest. The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least to the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s. – Richard Fausset (COMMENT: Beyond overwhelmingly, my UIC and NIU classmates opposed the Vietnam War.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/us/college-protests-free-speech.html

AOL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.aol.com/news/united-methodists-remove-anti-gay-194325883.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.aol.com/decades-silent-protest-advocates-students-110225100.html

ABC NEWS
— College protests updates: Police arrest dozens at Art Institute of Chicago
https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-israel-palestine-war/?id=109734946
— Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters – AP (COMMENT: Because I have always opposed pot, Libertarian plants in the following have always worked very hard against me: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc.)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-speak-libertarian-national-convention-addressing-party-linked-109837995

MSN
— ‘No Bailouts for Campus’: Will Joe Biden block anti-Israel protesters from getting student loan forgiveness? – Shweta Kukreti
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/no-bailouts-for-campus-will-joe-biden-block-anti-israel-protesters-from-getting-student-loan-forgiveness/ar-AA1o87iy

FAST COMPANY
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91118311/immigrants-us-cities-federal-government-funding

JILL ON MONEY
— What’s Your Retirement Number? (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced into early retirement.)
https://www.jillonmoney.com/blog/whats-your-retirement-number
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What will it take for you to retire comfortably? For years, people would contact me to help them figure out their “NUMBER”, as if there were one magic number that anybody could use. A recent oft-quoted survey from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance tried to boil the results down to one number and (drumroll, please) it is $1.46 million, up “a whopping 53% from the $951,000 target Americans reported in 2020.” Obviously, the survey result number is much higher than the median ($86,900) or mean ($333,940) amount of money held in a retirement account, according to the Federal Reserve. It is unclear how respondents determined their numbers. My guess is that they had $1 million in their heads and then tried to factor in inflation and longer life expectancy to come up with some number that vaguely resembled their specific number.)

KIPLINGER
— Why So Many Men are Bad at Retirement. Older men today came of age amid the social upheavals of the 1960s and ’70s, but their formative years were deeply planted in the traditional world of segregation and sexual stereotyping. – DAWN FALLIK (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced into early retirement.)
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/why-so-many-men-are-bad-at-retirement

GAO REVIEW
— Velma Butler motivated me to pass the CPA examination and to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.
https://www.gao.gov/assets/GAO_REVIEW_1978_WINTER.pdf
(FROM THE 1978 REPORT: Velma Butler, auditor, spoke on “The Advantages of Being a CPA and the Opportunities Available to Young People in the Accounting Profession,” at the Archdiocese of Chicago Schools, Aug. 19.)

May, 3, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists sue Johnson administration over DNC protests, say city isn’t ready – NELL SALZMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/activists-sue-johnson-administration-over-dnc-protests-say-city-isnt-ready/
— Chicago aldermen and residents criticized Fire Department brass and officials from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for not attending a Thursday meeting on a lack of diversity in the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department. – OLIVIA STEVENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/leaders-miss-meeting-fire-department-hiring/
— Steve Balich wins tiebreaker to reclaim Homer Township Republican post – MICHELLE MULLINS (COMMENT: Based on how a certain leader of the Milton Township Republican Organization is treating me, he will get a registered Republican voter in my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 59 in Wheaton to run against me for Precinct Committeeman in 2026.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/steve-balich-wins-tiebreaker-to-reclaim-homer-township-republican-post/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: AS NAPERVILLE EVER-INCREASINGLY MOVES TO THE LEFT: Tattoo studio proposed for Fort Hill Drive wins OK from Naperville planners – TESS KENNY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/02/naperville-planning-commission-tattoo-studio-body-art/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago Police won’t discipline nine officers who signed up for extremist group. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling had earlier vowed to rid the department of officers on the anti-government group Oath Keepers rolls. – Dan Mihalopoulos and Tom Schuba (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as being an extremist. They stress that served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/05/02/chicago-police-no-discipline-officers-extremist-group
— Hiring, promotion of Black firefighters falling short, City Council committee told. Three city department heads, including Fire Commissioner Annette Holt, stayed away from Thursday’s hearing at the direction of Mayor Brandon Johnson. That infuriated members of the Council’s Police and Fire Committee. – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government crowed about their success in retaining and promoting their Democrat employees who were minority, female, and/or younger, that is, they crowed about their success in wasting the careers of and getting rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, and/or older.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/05/02/chicago-fire-department-black-hispanic-hiring-discrimination-mayor-johnson
— Petition seeks to stop Johnson’s Chicago male strip club from opening in former Berlin Nightclub space. More than 1,200 people have signed a petition to stop Johnson’s Chicago, a Florida-based male strip club, from opening at 954 W. Belmont Ave. – Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/02/petition-johnsons-chicago-male-strip-club-berlin-nightclub
— If you promote certain activities, for example, if you promote LGBTQ, abortion, booze, gambling, and pot, it should be presumed that you partake of those activities.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/1/25/18485260/dems-promote-pot-legalization-plan-during-north-side-town-hall-this-is-coming

ABC7
— Abortion rights groups sue Chicago over permit to protest outside United Center during DNC – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/dnc-2024-abortion-rights-groups-file-lawsuit-against-chicago-to-protest-outside-united-center-during-democratic-national-convention/14757039/
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14757221/
— Chicago-area college protest organizers push back against accusations of antisemitism. Quiet day Thursday at University of Chicago encampment on quad. – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/student-protest-today-chicago-area-organizers-push-back-against-accusations-of-antisemitism-at-northwestern-biden-speaks-out/14757015/

NBC5
— Richest person in Illinois revealed in new Forbes Magazine ranking. The former richest person in Illinois, Citadel founder Ken Griffin, moved to Florida in 2023.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/richest-person-illinois-forbes-magazine-walmart/3427037/
— IRS aims to more than double its audit rate for wealthiest taxpayers in strategic plan update – Kate Dore (COMMENT: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I worked for GAO for 3 years on audits of IRS at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $115,439-$123,136/year.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/irs-aims-to-more-than-double-its-audit-rate-for-wealthiest-taxpayers-in-strategic-plan-update/3427067/

CBS2
— Meetings held as Pro-Palestinian protests continue at DePaul, University of Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/meetings-held-as-pro-palestinian-protests-continue-at-depaul-university-of-chicago/
— Pro-Palestinian protests continue at several Chicago universities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yba7mJ4n1KM
— ACLU and reproductive rights groups sue Chicago after permit for DNC protest denied
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8n3lGFjArc
— Lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of enabling harassment at pro-Palestinian encampment. – Adam Harrington
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lawsuit-northwestern-university-harassment-pro-palestinian-encampment/
— 93 Chicago city employees made over $100,000 in overtime in 2023 – Suzanne Le Mignot, Carol Thompson (COMMENT: While I worked for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969, I worked all the overtime hours that I could.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/93-chicago-city-employees-over-100000-overtime-2023/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/dozens-of-chicago-city-employees-made-over-100000-in-overtime-last-year/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSOflUewNY

WGN9
— ACLU sues Chicago over DNC march denial – Christine Flores
https://wgntv.com/news/democratic-national-convention-chicago-2024/chicago-dnc-aclu-lawsuit/

FOX32
— Chicago rejects ACLU march request for 2024 DNC
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-rejects-aclu-march-request-for-2024-dnc
— Jewish United Fund slams Northwestern’s response to campus protests – Terrence Lee
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jewish-united-fund-slams-northwesterns-response-to-campus-protests

JOURNAL COURIER
— Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions. – Jerry Nowicki, Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-ballot-access-amendment-introduced-19435696.php

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— College commencements mark the beginning of new opportunities for graduates – Janet Gooch (COMMENT: What was your situation when you earned your bachelor’s degree? When I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in August of 1970, I was debt-free and I owned a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. I had accepted the only job offer that I had gotten, to be the Retail Sales Manager for the Chicago Heights Firestone Store. My father had died suddenly in October of 1969. I lived with and helped support my mother and brother in Crete. My financial hardship draft deferment application was pending.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/03/your-turn-college-commencements-mark-new-opportunities-for-graduates/73529080007/

WCIA
— The IRS is overhauling how it audits. Here’s who is a target – Alix Martichoux (COMMENT: I should write a book about why the Democrats who ran IRS in 1978 disallowed my education deductions.)
https://www.wcia.com/news/national/the-irs-is-overhauling-how-it-audits-heres-who-is-a-target/

DAILY ILLINI
— Encampment continues to day 5 on Main Quad
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/2024/05/02/encampment-day-5-main-quad/

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— LGBTQ advocacy group sues Chicago over protest permit denial
https://www.courthousenews.com/lgbtq-advocacy-group-sues-chicago-over-protest-permit-denial/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-282/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/02/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-82/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— Read the Chicago Tribune’s reporting on the 1986 Illinois GOP convention that robbed your vote
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2024/05/02/read-the-chicago-tribunes-reporting-on-the-1986-illinois-gop-convention-that-robbed-your-vote/
(FROM THE 1986 ARTICLE: Critics of electing state central committeeman, including State Senate Minority Leader James “Pate” Philip (R., Wood Dale), long have argued that the unpaid office–which in effect is a seat on the party’s board of directors — ought to be taken off the ballot. They successfully supported a plan adopted last year by the state legislature which allowed political parties to choose whether to popularly elect or to have party committeemen pick the state central committee members. . .The opponents charged the decision abolishing the election ballot procedure was aimed at Mary Jo Arndt of Lombard, who is the Republican state central committeeman for the 6th Congressional District. Arndt, the only woman on the 22-member state central committee, embarrassed Philip in 1982 by defeating his choice for the post. “The decision was regrettable,” said Arndt, declining to comment further about the decision. But Philip argued that Arndt has as good a chance of being re-elected as she does now. “We’re talking about three years from now,” he said. “Who can say what will happen between now and then?”)

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Since 1986, continuing to stop direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members has been the top priority of the IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO). Nevertheless, I have promoted direct election of IRP SCC members big time since I became an elected a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2000. I should write a book about what I have done to promote direct election and the many big adverse actions that past and present IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders have taken against me because of that. In 2004, they rudely ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer. In 2004 and 2010, they rudely ended my service as MTRO webmaster. In 2021, they rudely ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks. Last week, they rudely ended my membership on the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee. The procedure used to elect IRP SCC members since 1986 has resulted in the IRP becoming ever-increasingly anti-conservative if not anti-Republican. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What discourages your Republican Precinct Committeeman from attending meetings of Republican organizations? For me it includes my vivid memories of the many big adverse actions that leaders of those organizations, their operatives, and their dupes have taken against me before, during, and after those meetings since 1999. I should write a book about those leaders, their operatives, and their dupes and the many big adverse actions that they have taken against me before, during, and after those meetings since 1999. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If you were asked what things have you done politically that your critics/opponents have used against you the most, how would you respond? I would respond that:


— I have strongly supported direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members since 2000 and especially as an IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee member in 2008 and this year,
— I have served as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000,
— I supported Pat O’Malley in the 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary,
— I supported Jim Oberweis in Republican primaries in 2002, 2004, and 2006,
— I served as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007,
— I ran for Milton Township Republican Organization Treasurer in 2004,
— I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012,
— I served as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019,
— I supported Alan Bolds for Wheaton Mayor in 2007,
— I successfully led efforts to stop video gambling and the sale of pot in Wheaton,
— I supported Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 general elections,
— I sought to be appointed to a vacant Wheaton City Council West District position in 2019,
— I have always promoted personal responsibility, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— I have always promoted traditional marriage and family, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of LGBTQ,
— I have always promoted right to life, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of abortion,
— I have always promoted E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of illegal immigration,
— I have always promoted Second Amendment rights, that is, I have always opposed diminishment of those rights,
— I have always promoted conservative values, that is, I have always opposed the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, and
— I have always promoted equal opportunity, that is, I have always opposed race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Rep. Grant Statement on HB2412
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/658220574-rep-grant-statement-on-hb2412
(FROM THE ARTICLE: State Representative Amy Grant recently made a statement regarding the House Republican Caucus’s decision to place a unified “present” vote on the last-minute Election Omnibus bill (HB2412) brought forward by Illinois Democrats. Grant expressed her concerns about the bill, stating, “I voted present on HB2412 because it is another example of the abuse Illinois politicians bring to our sacred legislative process within the Statehouse. The majority party should be ashamed of filing last-minute legislation that completely lacks transparency and wreaks of self-serving political corruption.” She further emphasized the need for legislative priorities to focus on keeping families healthy, neighborhoods safe, and taxes low, rather than serving partisan political agendas. The statement comes in response to the controversial bill and highlights Grant’s stance on the importance of transparency and accountability in the legislative process.)

COOK COUNTY REPORT
— Lawsuit says Northwestern failed Jewish students by ‘coddling’ pro-Hamas, ‘terror-supporting’ encampment
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/658218091-lawsuit-says-northwestern-failed-jewish-students-by-coddling-pro-hamas-terror-supporting-encampment

JOHN KASS
— Chicago Mayor Panics, Runs From Reporters Asking About Slain Cop’s Funeral
https://johnkassnews.com/politics-and-police-funerals/

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker doubles down with $827 million of taxpayer money for expansion by troubled electric vehicle maker, Rivian – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-doubles-down-with-827-million-of-taxpayer-money-for-expansion-by-troubled-electric-vehicle-maker-rivian-wirepoints/
— To tell media students to “advocate for emotions, not the facts” is dangerous for society
https://wirepoints.org/for-media-to-advocate-for-emotions-not-the-facts-is-dangerous-for-society-wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems Putting Three Referendum Questions on the Ballot to Prevent Citizen Initiatives
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/dems-putting-three-referendum-questions-on-the-ballot-to-prevent-citizen-initiatives/
— McHenry County GOP Convention Nominates Randi Freese for State’s Attorney in Unanimous Vote
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/mchenry-county-gop-convention-nominates-randi-freese-for-states-attorney-in-unanimous-vote/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Student protesters should be arrested, charged and expelled. Break the rules, face the consequences. – Scott Walker
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/student-protesters-should-be-arrested-charged-and-/
— Biden again reads speaking instructions in North Carolina remarks – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/joe-biden-again-reads-speaking-instructions-in-nor/
— Muslim group blasts Biden speech addressing chaos on college campus – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/muslim-group-blasts-joe-biden-speech-addressing-ch/
— IRS says it will need more money soon – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year. I worked for GAO for 3 years on audits of IRS at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $115,439-$123,136/year.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/irs-says-it-will-need-more-money-soon/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/united-methodists-winnowed-conservative-exodus-emb/
— Biden grants DACA migrants access to Obamacare money
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/joe-biden-grants-daca-migrants-access-to-obamacare/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Denver mayor promotes how to deal with migrants ‘playbook’ – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2988482/denver-mayor-promotes-deal-migrants-playbook/
— DeSantis keeps DEI out of teacher training in new Florida law – Jenny Goldsberry (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors required their employees to take lots of DEI training. Democrats use DEI to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/2988449/desantis-keeps-dei-out-of-teacher-training/
— When the woke begin to hate – W. James Antle III
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-lead-stories/2987946/when-the-woke-begin-to-hate/
— Republicans raise national security threat concerns over admitting Gazan refugees – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/2988947/republicans-raise-security-threats-admitting-gazan-refugees/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Admin Funneled $1.3 Million to Taliban – Adam Kredo
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/biden-admin-funneled-1-3-million-to-taliban-audit-finds/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump suggests when he might make VP pick as these four contenders reportedly emerge – Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/us-news/trump-suggests-when-he-might-make-vp-pick-as-these-four-contenders-reportedly-emerge/
— College idiots calling for ‘Intifada’ have no idea how many innocents have died from that word – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/opinion/college-idiots-calling-for-intifada-have-no-idea-how-many-innocents-have-died-from-that-word/

AMERICAN THINKER
— America’s immigration nightmare: The economic and social fallout – Joseph Ford Cotto
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/america_s_immigration_nightmare_the_economic_and_social_fallout.html

BLAZE
— 13 House Democrats vote for resolution that condemns ‘the Biden administration’s open-borders policies’ – ALEX NITZBERG
https://www.theblaze.com/news/13-democrats-biden-border-resolution

DAILY CALLER
— House Republicans Demand DHS Update Report On Number Of Illegal Aliens In US
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/02/exclusive-house-republicans-demand-dhs-update-report-on-number-of-illegal-aliens-in-the-us/
— Northern Border Patrol Sector Sets New Record In Migrant Encounters
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/02/norhtern-border-swanton-sector-record/

DAILY WIRE
— Dems Worried About College Protests Galvanizing Americans To Vote For Trump – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-worried-about-college-protests-galvanizing-americans-to-vote-for-trump-report

FEDERALIST
— ‘$50 Billion’ Chicago Teachers Union Contract Demands Higher Pay And Lower Expectations – ANGELA MORABITO (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they ever-increasingly lowered promotion requirements to hire, retain, and promote more Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger. That ever-increasingly rendered WORTHLESS my job-related a) bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees, b) six professional certifications, and c) professional license.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/03/50-billion-chicago-teachers-union-contract-demands-higher-pay-and-lower-expectations/

HOT AIR
— AP/NORC Poll: Only 14% of Americans Trust the Media – ED MORRISSEY
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2024/05/02/apnorc-poll-only-14-of-americans-trust-the-media-n3787626

MRC TV
— Dems Urge For Biden Orders On Reparations To Boost Black Vote – ERIC SCHEINER (COMMENT: Reparations for Black voters today, reparations tomorrow for voters who are the following: liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-married, non-rich, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, illegals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, etc.)
https://mrctv.org/blog/eric-scheiner/dems-urge-biden-orders-reparations-boost-black-vote
— People are simply ignorant of what journalists do, and that they’re their friends and neighbors, according to an Associated Press (AP) article attempting to explain away results of a new survey showing that more than half of Americans greatly trust the election news they’re being fed. – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/ap-people-dont-trust-media-because-they-dont-know-what-journalists-do-theyre
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The national poll of adults by the American Press Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, conducted March 21-25, reveals that Americans do, indeed, distrust the media’s election coverage. The AP article fails to report that the survey results show that more than four of five – 83% – of adults say they’re at least “somewhat” concerned about the accuracy of what the media’s reporting about the upcoming election. Still, the article does disclose that more than half of adults have even more serious concerns about the integrity of what the media’s telling them: 53% are “extremely“ or “very“ concerned that news organizations will report inaccuracies or misinformation during the election. 52% have little, or no confidence at all, in the information they receive from national news organizations regarding the 2024 elections. 53% have little or no confidence in the information they receive from local news organizations regarding the 2024 elections. Americans also say they’re either extremely or very concerned that news organizations’ election coverage will: “Focus too much on divisions or controversies” (48%), “Report information that has not been confirmed or verified.” (47%), and
“Report factual information that favors one side of an issue.” (44%) In an effort to absolve the media from blame for the results, AP cited the reaction of one of the survey’s sponsors, American Press Institute CEO Michael Bolden. Bolden blamed the Americans’ distrust, not on media bias or inaccuracy, but on the public’s ignorance and politicians: “Years of suspicion about journalists, much of it sown by politicians, is partly responsible, he said. People are also less familiar with how journalism works.” … “There may have been a time when people knew a journalist because one lived on their block…that’s much less likely today.” Americans’ ignorance has caused their “disconnect” from the media, so news outlets need to educate them, especially about “what journalists do” and how they’re actually their “friends and neighbors,” Bolden advised: “There’s a growing disconnect between news organizations and communities that the outlets need to address, by helping to let people know what journalists do and how people reporting news are their friends and neighbors, he said. “Outlets should lean into a convenor role, bringing people together for newsworthy events, he said.” Thus, the people and politicians are really the ones to blame for the public’s growing distrust of the news they’re getting, the AP article suggests.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Don’t Bring Gaza to America – Editorial
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/dont-bring-gaza-to-america/

NEWSMAX
— Ariz. Dems Slammed for Drag Story Hour at Capitol – Jim Thomas
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/arizona-democrats-drag-story-hour/2024/05/02/id/1163300/
— Rep. Tiffany to Newsmax: Gaza Refugees Won’t Be Vetted ‘Properly’ – Nicole Wells
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/tom-tiffany-palestinians-gaza/2024/05/02/id/1163321/

PJ MEDIA
— Wait Until You See How Many Venezuelans Were Arrested in Chicago This Year – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2024/05/02/wait-until-you-see-how-many-venezuelans-were-arrested-in-chicago-this-year-n4928711

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Unity on Border Crisis Showing Signs of Cracking – Jenny Beth Martin
https://townhall.com/columnists/jennybethmartin/2024/05/03/democrat-unity-on-border-crisis-showing-signs-of-cracking-n2638572

WORLD
— Well, that didn’t take long. The United Methodists quickly abandon Biblical Christianity. – R. Albert Mohler
https://wng.org/opinions/well-that-didnt-take-long-1714647569

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— IRS addresses disparity in audit rates of Black taxpayers – Fatima Hussein (COMMENT: I should write a book about why the Democrats who ran IRS in 1978 disallowed my education deductions.)
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/irs-acts-to-address-disparity-in-audit-rates-between-black-taxpayers-others-20240502

AOL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in making young people sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.aol.com/nearly-twice-many-gen-z-193815159.html

MSN
— Nearly 3-in-5 Illegal Alien Households Are on Taxpayer-Funded Welfare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/study-find-nearly-3-in-5-illegal-alien-households-are-on-taxpayer-funded-welfare/ar-AA1lS2Zh?ocid=FinanceShimLayer

NEW YORK TIMES
— Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic? Pro-Palestinian student activists say their movement is anti-Zionist but not antisemitic. It is not a distinction that everyone accepts. – Katherine Rosman (COMMENT: My Democrat Chicago office GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates had a hard time demonizing, denigrating, and condemning me as being antisemitic because in 1990, I volunteered to work for the office’s only GS-15 (currently $160,458-$191,900/year) group leader who was Jewish. Further, while I worked for her 1990-1997, I succeeded in getting IIT to appoint her to its board of advisers for its master’s program in financial markets and trading. Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my Democrat Chicago office GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were antisemitic and did not want to work with her or for her. But nevertheless, in 1997, she led the successful effort to force me to take GAO’s early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/nyregion/college-protests-columbia-campus.html
— Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration. President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries. – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/politics/biden-japan-india-immigration.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly shout at women and at everyone else that giving women free immediate no-questions-asked abortions should be everyone’s top priority. How successful have Democrats been doing that in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your school district, and in your precinct? Why are there so many unwanted pregnancies?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/politics/abortion-ballot-measures-2024.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/02/united-method-church-gay-clergy-same-sex-marriages/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rules for Campus Radicals, 2024 A website reveals the planning and strategy behind the current college mayhem. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campus-protests-crimethinc-reports-palestine-israel-f5a8054c
— Why It’s Hard to Get Hired Despite Glowing Jobs Reports – Callum Borchers (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the harder that it will be to get hired: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/us-job-market-white-collar-workers-f453f0b5
— A strong preretirement plan helps you enjoy post-work years. – Stephen Kreider Yoder and Karen Kreider Yoder (COMMENT: When I was 48 years old in 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors misled me to believe that they were going to let me work until I was 55 in 2003 and eligible for regular retirement. But when I was 49 years old in September of 1997, they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/retirement-lessons-california-finances-42cb49ed

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly run America. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Illegals are soldiers in the Democrat army.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2024/05/02/trumps-plan-to-deport-11-million-undocumented-immigrants–impossible/
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2024/05/02/two-essentials-for-authentic–sustainable-dei-work/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2024/05/02/trumps-plan-to-deport-11-million-undocumented-immigrants–impossible/

USA TODAY
— ACLU, abortion rights group sue Chicago over right to protest during Democratic National Convention – Michael Loria
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/03/abortion-rights-group-sues-chicago-for-right-to-protest-during-dnc/73546430007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow over their ever-increasing success in getting religion to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/01/umc-united-methodist-church-general-conference-lifts-40-year-ban-on-lgbtq-clergy-historic-inclusion/73532576007/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Student journalists assaulted, others arrested as protests on college campuses turn violent
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/student-journalists-assaulted-others-arrested-as-protests-on-college-campuses-turn-violent,249556

RUSMUSSEN REPORTS
— Civil War 2? Many Voters Think It’s Likely (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are their soldiers.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/civil_war_2_many_voters_think_it_s_likely

DAILY MAIL
— Moment boatload of migrants sprint off a YACHT after sneaking into America via sea. About 20 migrants arrived by boat at a marina in Newport Beach, California. Sprinted across the jetty and into the city to be picked up by accomplices. Migrants last month used a speedboat to zoom up to a beach near San Diego. – NIC WHITE and MARYANN MARTINEZ
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13378195/Newport-Beach-California-migrant-arrival-boat-dodge-border.html

May 2, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Former President Trump focuses on economy, immigration at Waukesha, Wisconsin rally. Trump campaigns on Wednesdays, when his hush money trial in New York is not in session. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-news-today-former-president-visiting-battleground-states-wisconsin-michigan-wednesday-as-part-of-2024-campaign/14752392/
— Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s moving ahead with effort to oust Speaker Johnson. Her plan seems doomed to fail as Democrats said they would help save Johnson. – Alexandra Hutzler, Lauren Peller, Elizabeth Schulze, and John Parkinson
https://abc7chicago.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-moving-ahead-with-motion-to-vacate-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-next-week/14750691/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://abc7chicago.com/what-marijuana-rescheduling-from-schedule-1-to-3-would-mean-for-illinois-tax-changes-pharmaceutical-studies/14752483/
— Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor’s desk. Once signed, the legislation won’t take effect for several months. – Libby Cathey, Isabella Murray, and Chris Boccia
https://abc7chicago.com/arizona-abortion-ban-senate-passes-repeal-of-1864-ban-sending-it-to-governors-desk/14752122/

NBC5
— Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban. The near-total ban, which predates Arizona’s statehood, permits abortions only to save the patient’s life — and provides no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/arizona-senate-vote-repeal-19th-century-abortion-ban/3425864/
— House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war. It all comes at a time when college campuses and the federal government are struggling to define exactly where political speech crosses into antisemitism. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/house-passes-bill-to-expand-definition-of-antisemitism-amid-growing-campus-protests-over-gaza-war/3426156/
— Illinois bill would combat catalytic converter thefts, lawmaker says. Replacement catalytic converters can cost up to $3,500, officials say. (COMMENT: Sadly, my 2018 Chevy Cruze is one of the most popular vehicles to have its catalytic converters stolen.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-bill-would-combat-catalytic-converter-thefts-lawmaker-says/3426351/

CBS2
— Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Chicago, DePaul meet with school administrations – Marybel Gonzalez
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-university-of-chicago-depaul-administrations/
— Another carnival called off in Chicago’s northwest suburbs; safety concerns cited – Ellie Coatar
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/another-carnival-called-off-chicago-northwest-suburbs/
— Trump holds rally in Wisconsin, as polls show state is still a toss-up – John Dodge
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-returns-to-campaign-with-rally-in-waukesha-wisconsin/
— Chicago Public Schools students hold sit-in to support pro-Palestinian demonstrations – Noel Brennan
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cps-sit-ins/
— Muslim activists plan rally in Springfield to call for cease-fire in Gaza – Todd Feurer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/springfield-rally-gaza-ceasefire-muslim-action-day-illinois-state-capitol/
— DNC protest organizer says pro-Palestinian marches won’t stop until “Palestine is truly free” – Tara Molina, Todd Feurer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/democratic-national-convention-protests-gaza-palestine-protest-demands/

WGN9
— Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump – AP
https://wgntv.com/politics-3/ap-politics/ap-arizona-will-repeal-its-1864-abortion-ban-democrats-are-still-planning-to-use-it-against-trump/

WGN RADIO
— Rick Pearson on closed-door meeting between Dan Proft and Darren Bailey – Brian Althimer
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/rick-pearson-on-closed-door-meeting-between-dan-proft-darren-bailey/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House Democrats advance November ballot questions aimed at driving party turnout – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/house-democrats-advance-november-ballot-questions-aimed-at-driving-party-turnout/
— Trump calls judge ‘crooked’ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order – SCOTT BAUER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/trump-5/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTUTE: As pro-Palestinian protests at some U.S. colleges devolve into violence, Chicago campuses remain peaceful – REBECCA JOHNSON, ZAREEN SYED, SARAH MACARAEG, JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/as-pro-palestinian-protests-at-some-u-s-colleges-devolve-into-violence-chicago-campuses-remain-peaceful/
— Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza – JAKE OFFENHARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/ucla-pro-palestinian-protestor-columbia-university/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTUTE: Chicago Jewish community calls for increased action against antisemitic speech amid campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza – KATE ARMANINI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/chicago-jewish-community-calls-for-increased-action-against-antisemitic-speech-amid-campus-protests-against-the-israel-hamas-war-in-gaza/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban, with Gov. Katie Hobbs expected to sign – ANITA SNOW
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/arizonas-democratic-leaders-get-enough-votes-to-repeal-19th-century-abortion-ban/
— Homer Township Republican committeeperson race to be decided by lot following judge’s order – MICHELLE MULLINS (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that my critics/opponents in Milton Township and in DuPage County will lead a major effort starting in in 2025 to replace me as the DuPage County Milton Township Republican Precinct 59 Committeeman. Of course, I will draw attention big time to those who lead that effort as well as to their operatives and dupes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/homer-township-republican-committeeperson-race-to-be-decided-by-lot-following-judges-order/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Will County judge ruled in favor of Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich’s request to get a ballot for his opponent tossed out, which results in a tie for the position of Republican precinct committeeperson that will be decided by lot. Judge John Anderson wrote in his opinion that one ballot cast for Homer Glen resident Tami O’Brien was not initialed by an election judge and could not be counted. A handful of ballots that were initialed in the wrong spot were not considered in this case and were counted. O’Brien was declared the winner of the March 19 race for Precinct 6 committeeperson in Homer Township by one vote, but Balich, who is also the Will County Board Republican Leader, filed for a recount. Anderson wrote he was sympathetic to O’Brien’s position that not counting the ballot would disenfranchise the voter who cast it. “Rather than this case being called a recount, the process may as well be called a discount because it entails efforts to make a vote not count — even when the vote was otherwise properly cast by a voter who most assuredly had no idea their voice would be ignored,” Anderson wrote. But the judge wrote the law is clear that all ballots need to be endorsed or initialed by an election judge and that the Illinois Supreme Court has considered this a requirement for 125 years. “No matter how sympathetic the Court may be to Ms. O’Brien’s position, it is not for a trial court judge to ignore plain statutory language nor directives from the Illinois Supreme Court,” Anderson wrote. O’Brien beat Balich in the March 19 election by 115 votes to 114. With the one vote tossed out, the result ends in a tie and a winner will be determined at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the clerk’s office. The clerk’s office has determined that numbered balls representing the candidates will be drawn from a container to break the tie.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: CPS students protest Gaza war, march to University of Chicago encampment. Anti-war protests have swept college campuses in recent weeks as students support Palestinians in Israel’s attacks on Gaza, decry what they call censorship from their universities and call on institutions to divest from weapons manufacturers and companies supporting Israel. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/01/cps-students-to-protest-gaza-war-march-to-university-of-chicago-depaul-encampments
— Students at Chicago’s college Gaza encampments hope police, threats stay away. Tensions were higher Tuesday when hundreds of New York police officers raided Columbia University and City College of New York while a group of counter-protesters attacked a student encampment at UCLA. – Nader Issa, Cindy Hernandez and Jessica Ma
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/01/students-at-chicagos-college-gaza-encampments-hope-police-threats-stay-away
— What to know about the pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago and beyond. Protesters’ demands have focused on divestment — demanding universities cut ties with Israel and businesses supporting the war in Gaza. – Ellery Jones
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/05/01/protest-camps-northwestern-university-chicago-depaul-explainer
— Suspect in slaying of Officer Luis Huesca arrested in Glendale Heights — with Huesca’s own handcuffs. Xavier L. Tate Jr., 22, was taken into custody without incident shortly after 7 p.m. following a “multi-state investigation” that involved the Chicago Police Department and “many other” law enforcement agencies. – Kade Heather and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/05/01/suspect-killing-police-officer-luis-huesca-arrested-glendale-heights-handcuffs

DAILY HERALD
— Bill nixing senior driving test hits House roadblock, Senate version still going – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240501/illinois-state-politics/bill-nixing-senior-driving-test-hits-house-roadblock-senate-version-still-going/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Students sue Northwestern over alleged antisemitism at encampment – Duncan Agnew
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/01/students-sue-northwestern-over-alleged-antisemitism-at-encampment/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Peoria’s response to racial inequities – Sandra Chapman (COMMENT: My father made enough money that my mother could stay home and raise me. My parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete in 1953. My critics/opponents have always used that to demonize, denigrate, and condemn my parents as being filthy rich. But my father almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/the-citys-response-to-racial-inequities/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2022, it was reported that kindergarten readiness amongst Black families was 17.7% and Hispanic families was 19.7%. However, White families had a significantly larger measure of development at 35.3%.)
— Black lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban hair discrimination – Cheyanne M. Daniels
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/black-lawmakers-reintroduce-bill-to-ban-hair-discrimination/

WGLT
— Illinois voters could be asked about IVF coverage, millionaire tax in November – Alex Degman (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2024-05-01/illinois-voters-could-be-asked-about-ivf-coverage-millionaire-tax-in-november

WAND TV
— Trump calls judge ‘crooked’ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order. Returning briefly to the campaign trail, Donald Trump has called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order. – AP
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/trump-calls-judge-crooked-after-facing-a-warning-of-jail-time-if-he-violates-a/article_d848fd60-a19c-53ba-bfee-26ee60167e94.html

25 NEWS NOW
— Peoria students learn career skills from local mentors – Skylar Collins (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who a) arranged for my transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) was finally able to assign me to audits of IRS in 1986, and c) promoted me in 1986.)
Showing what success can look like before entering the workforce.
https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/05/01/peoria-students-learn-career-skills-local-mentors/

CHICAGO MAROON
— Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Its Third Day on Quad
https://chicagomaroon.com/42443/news/live-updates-pro-palestine-encampment-enters-third-day-on-quad/

BOLTS
— Illinois Ended Cash Bail. Now Reformers Want More Support for People on Pretrial Release. Proposed legislation would expand community-based programs for people released from jail to improve their odds of success. Supporters call it a critical next step after abolishing bail. – Pascal Sabino
https://boltsmag.org/illinois-pretrial-success-act/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Trump takes usual swipe at Chicago – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/02/trump-gets-in-digs-at-chicago-00155662
— SURPRISE MOVE: Illinois House Democrats introduced and passed legislation Wednesday that would put three non-binding questions on the November ballot and make a tweak existing election law. Sly move: The ballot questions are on subject that could generate interest to get Democrats to the polls, focusing on in-vitro fertilization, protecting election workers and targeting high-end homeowners with a property tax. The wide-ranging measure also calls for preventing political party committees from appointing challengers to fill out legislative ballots if the party doesn’t field a candidate in the primary. The bill drew outrage from House Republicans, who walked out of the chamber to complain about the Democrats’ quick move. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie criticized the bill for not allowing Republican input. Video of her comments here ( https://twitter.com/BlueRoomStream/status/1785778003009470802 ) Heading to the Senate: Senate Republican Leader John Curran says changing the rules in the middle of an election cycle is unfair to potential candidates who are operating under existing rules. But in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the complaint is likely to be ignored. – Shia Kapos (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/02/trump-gets-in-digs-at-chicago-00155662

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/02/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-281/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-81/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election:
Should government:
— Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Who will represent the Republicans in the 3rd Congressional District on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee? In my opinion, the next IRP platform should promote the following:
— Personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion,
— E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discouragement of vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
I served on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee in 2008. But this year, powerful high-profile Republican public figures have falsely charged me with making a false statement in one of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, specifically, the following: “Because of what happened at the 2016 IRP State Convention, I am very concerned that efforts are underway under the table to water down if not officially strike the planks in the IRP platform that promote personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration law enforcement, Second Amendment rights, discouragement of vices, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).” They have demanded that I remove my statement from www.gopillinois.com . They have hinted/implied that I made the statement with “actual malice” against them. First, I stand by my statement. Second, my statement is an expression of opinion and not a statement of fact. Third, because I have been a professional journalist since 2000, that charge against me is especially serious. They used that charge as pretext to remove me from this year’s IRP State Platform and Resolutions Committee. Short of suing them for defamation, what should I do, for example, should I send them a cease and desist letter? SEE: Defamation, Libel and Slander: What Do They Mean and How Do They Differ? at https://law.usnews.com/law-firms/advice/articles/what-is-defamation-libel-and-slander – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Candidates who run as Republicans should be required to affirm that if elected, they can and they will defend and advance the Republican Party platform including its personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County GOP Convention Nominates Randi Freese for State’s Attorney in Unanimous Vote
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/mchenry-county-gop-convention-nominates-randi-freese-for-states-attorney-in-unanimous-vote/
— Of Electric Smart Meters and Monopolies
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/of-electric-smart-meters-and-monopolies/
— Dems Putting Three Referendum Questions on the Ballot to Prevent Citizen Initiatives
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/02/dems-putting-three-referendum-questions-on-the-ballot-to-prevent-citizen-initiatives/

METRO EAST SUN
— Rep. Schmidt Co-Sponsors Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Status
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/658200789-rep-schmidt-co-sponsors-bill-to-end-illinois-sanctuary-state-status

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Republican negotiator State Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles responds to Pritzker’s ‘balanced budget’ claim – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1265e5b4-0804-11ef-ba99-2310453191c8.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions – JERRY NOWICKI, HANNAH MEISEL, & PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: Suggested ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election: Should government: a) Promote personal responsibility, that is, oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, b) Promote traditional marriage and family, that is, oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, c) Promote right to life, that is, oppose the promotion of abortion, d) Enforce E-Verify and immigration laws, that is, oppose the promotion of illegal immigration, e) Protect Second Amendment rights, that is, oppose diminishment of those rights, f) Discourage vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, g) Promote equal opportunity, that is, oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and h) Give Illinois Republicans the right to directly elect Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members?)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/democrats-muscle-through-changes-to-ballot-access-advisory-questions

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Biden Flies Four Times More Migrants to Florida Than Texas Bused to Chicago
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/biden-flies-four-times-more-migrants-to-florida-than-texas-bused-to-chicago/
— Universal Fare Surfaces 50 Years after RTA Referendum Passes
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/universal-fare-surfaces-50-years-after-rta-referendum-passes/
— Robert Hanlon Resigns as Shelby County State’s Attorney
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/robert-hanlon-resigns-as-shelby-county-states-attorney/
— Kenneally Speaking on Dangers of Marijuana in Lake County Saturday, May 4th
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/kenneally-speaking-on-dangers-of-marijuana-in-lake-county-saturday-may-4th/
— Ranked Choice Voting Eliminates Minority Candidates
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/04/30/ranked-choice-voting-eliminate-minority-candidates/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Capping THC Levels in Pot – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/capping-thc-levels-in-pot/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CTU DEMANDS PARTISAN RALLIES SO IT CAN ELECTIONEER STUDENTS – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/ctu-demands-partisan-rallies-so-it-can-electioneer-students/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Trump Showcases New Phrase: ‘Biden Inflation Tax,’ Says it’s ‘Draining Families’, Promises to Replace ‘Bidenomics’ with ‘Maganomics’ as Thousands Attend Rally in WI
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/trump-showcases-new-phrase-biden-inflation-tax-says-its-draining-families-promises-to-replace-bidenomics-with-maganomics.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illegals are totally destroying America’s health system – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/2/illegals-are-totally-destroying-americas-health-sy/
— Immigration named top U.S. problem for third straight month in Gallup poll
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/immigration-named-top-us-problem-for-third-straigh/
— Biden’s open borders endanger U.S. – John McGuire
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/bidens-open-borders-endanger-us/
— Biden could welcome Palestinians with refugee program, inside track on U.S. citizenship – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/biden-could-welcome-palestinians-refugee-program/
— Driven by Hamas: Campus protests led by groups backing Hamas terrorists – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/driven-by-hamas-campus-protests-led-by-groups-back/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden’s plan to bring Gaza refugees to the US should be rejected outright – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/2986965/bidens-plan-bring-gaza-refugees-to-us-should-be-rejected/
— Illegal immigrants hiking miles into California in search of police as Border Patrol is stretched thin – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2987252/illegal-immigrants-hiking-miles-into-california/
— Cost of the migrant crisis: Why Denver’s neighbors have had enough – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/2987282/cost-of-migrant-crisis-denver-neighbors-had-enough/

NEW YORK POST
— 400,000 migrants flown to US under Biden parole program ‘likely staying here forever’: experts – Jennie Taer (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that they will vote for Democrats forever.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/us-news/400k-migrants-under-parole-program-likely-staying-forever-experts/
— If I was still working for the Democrats who run GAO, IRS, or the Post Office, I would in big trouble a) because many, most, and at times, virtually all my superiors were Jewish, b) because Democrats blame Republicans for antisemitism, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German American, and c) I am all of the aforesaid.
https://nypost.com/2024/02/03/news/dei-is-failing-jewish-workers-facing-rising-antisemitism/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Citizen-Only Voting Is Winning in 2024. Election integrity advocates are working in 15 states to preserve American citizens’ right to vote—and that’s just the start of this new crusade that’s showing the path to victory. – Hayden Ludwig
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/citizen-only-voting-is-winning-in-2024/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden Parole Program Reveals that Illegals Have Flown to Over 45 Cities – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/01/dhs-data-biden-parole-program-reveals-that-illegals-have-flown-to-over-45-cities/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The United States of California – Robin M. Itzler
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/the_united_states_of_california.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Lays Out Plan for Second Term in TIME Interview. President Trump said on day one of his second term he would take aggressive action over illegal immigration. – Chase Smith
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-lays-out-plan-for-second-term-in-time-interview-5640720

FEDERALIST
— A Man Killed Four Cops And Broke ‘Gun Control’ Laws, But Media Aren’t Invested In The Story For Some Reason. Terry Clark Hughes is black, which isn’t convenient for the media’s perpetual campaign against gun rights and law enforcement.
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/01/a-man-killed-four-cops-and-broke-gun-control-laws-but-media-arent-invested-in-the-story-for-some-reason/

FOX NEWS
— Student demands at University of Chicago encampment include defunding police, reparations, cutting emissions. Among the chants heard at the rally include ‘Long live the intifada!’ and ‘Smash the settler Zionist state!’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/student-demands-university-chicago-encampment-include-defunding-police-reparations-cutting-emissions
— Sanctuary city police arrest over 1K migrants from this country as residents rage against Dem leaders. Residents have protested additional funding for the care of migrants. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sanctuary-city-police-arrest-over-1k-migrants-from-this-country-residents-rage-against-dem-leaders
— Biden just quietly finalized transgender mandate attacking people of faith. Christian health sharing ministries provide an ethical alternative to traditional health insurance. – Chris Faddis
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-just-quietly-finalized-transgender-mandate-attacking-people-faith

HOT AIR
— Biden’s Get Around Parole Program for Inadmissible Migrants Flies Them Into 50 Cities – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2024/05/01/bidens-get-around-parole-program-for-inadmissible-migrants-flies-them-into-50-cities-n3787523

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Will the Summer of Anti-Israel Protests Be Enough to Split Biden’s Delicate Coalition? – AUDREY FAHLBERG and BRITTANY BERNSTEIN (COMMENT: The Democrat Party is a coalition of those who are anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, that is, anti-traditional marriage and family, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/will-the-summer-of-anti-israel-protests-be-enough-to-split-bidens-delicate-coalition/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— Illegals Given Voter Registration Forms In South Carolina – Harrison Smith
https://www.oann.com/video/in-focus-video/report-illegals-given-voter-registration-forms-in-south-carolina/

POWER LINE
— POISONING AMERICAN CAMPUSES – SCOTT JOHNSON
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2024/05/poisoning-american-campuses.php

TOWNHALL
— EEOC Commissioner Blasts New Federal Workplace Guidelines for Erasing Women’s Rights – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2024/05/01/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-n2638447

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— Chicago Mayor Blames ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ for City’s Problems – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/chicago-mayor-blames-right-wing-extremists-for-city-s-problems/ar-AA1kOa24?ocid=DELLDHP
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/jill-biden-assails-trump-ahead-of-november-elections-dubs-him-bully-and-dangerous-to-lgbtq-community/ar-BB1lxgR8

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting religion to push more LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/us/methodist-church-gay-ban-lgbtq.html
— Trump’s Trial Can Right a Wrong From 50 Years Ago – Kevin Boyle (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious at Nixon 50 years ago. They took their fury out on me because I was of the extremely few Republican employees in the office and I shared many demographics with Nixon: conservative, White, male, Protestant, and our ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/opinion/trump-nixon-trial-america.html
— SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 FLASHBACK: Full Disclosure on Candidates’ Health – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/opinion/full-disclosure-on-candidates-health.html

FLORIDA TODAY
— 80% Of Illegal Aliens Flown Into U.S. By Biden Administration Landed In Florida
https://www.floridadaily.com/80-of-illegal-aliens-flown-into-u-s-by-biden-administration-landed-in-florida/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The New Math of Driving Your Car Till the Wheels Fall Off. Drivers rethink the optimum number of years to hold on to a car as the costs of ownership increase. – Joe Pinsker (COMMENT: I keep vehicle ownership cost down by not driving them. I have owned my 1972 Corvette for almost 53 years, my 1996 Thunderbird LX for almost 29 years, and my 2005 Corvette for almost 19 years.)
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/the-new-math-of-driving-your-car-till-the-wheels-fall-off-9c23b7bc

VOA
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.voanews.com/a/advocates-seek-work-permits-for-long-term-undocumented-immigrants-in-us/7594041.html

TIMES OF ISRAEL
— Gaza campus protests spread to Chicago high schools, alarming Jewish students. Half a dozen high schools allow hundreds of students to briefly skip class for sit-ins, with many then marching to encampments at nearby universities where they are embraced. – Jacob Magid
https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-campus-protests-spread-to-chicago-high-schools-alarming-jewish-students/

May 1, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Encampment opposing war in Gaza at DePaul launches, as university leaders meet with Foxx on response to student protests – SARAH MACARAEG and MEGAN CREPEAU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/depaul-gaza-encampment-kim-foxx/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/us-marijuana-reclassification-what-to-know/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/us-dea-to-reclassify-marijuana/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/illinois-pot-businesses-could-gain-tax-benefits-easier-loan-access-under-dea-reclassification/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more dependency on government.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/johnson-to-shift-80m-in-arpa-spending-restart-guaranteed-income-program/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/lgbtq-community-members-call-on-mayor-brandon-johnson-to-rescind-plan-to-scale-back-pride-parade/
— Northwestern deserves credit for ending an encampment without resorting to force – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/30/editorial-northwestern-university-deering-meadow-gaza-protests/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Taking the fight South? Pritzker’s nonprofit spends $500K in Florida — battling DeSantis and GOP over abortion rights. Florida is the fourth ballot initiative Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s nonprofit Think Big America is supporting this year. Pritzker’s group is also supporting efforts in Nevada, Arizona and Montana. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/04/30/abortion-rights-ballot-initiatives-pritzker-non-profit-think-big-america-florida
— DePaul students pitch tents on campus, join pro-Palestinian protests. The campus joins hundreds nationwide in calling on their universities to divest from companies supporting Israel. – Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/israel-hamas-war/2024/04/30/depaul-university-protest-encampment-gaza-israel-hamas
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/04/29/migrant-crisis-chicago-finances-beale-taliaferro-black-community-disinvestment-editorial
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2024/04/30/ap-marijuana-reclassify-dea-cannabis
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/04/30/local-cannabis-industry-leaders-say-move-to-reclassify-weed-will-benefit-businesses-customers
— What happened before Mayor Brandon Johnson finally agreed to stay away from slain officer’s funeral? – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/04/30/huesca-funeral-governor-mayor-not-attending-chicago-police-union-fop-catanzara

DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240430/marijuana/u-s-drug-control-agency-will-move-to-reclassify-marijuana-in-a-historic-shift-ap-sources-say/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Proft and Bailey feud underlined illegal campaign coordination, lawyers argue – Leigh Giangreco
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/proft-super-pac-comes-under-fire-attorneys
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/cannabis-stocks-surge-report-dea-will-reschedule

ABC7
— DePaul University pro-Palestinian encampment spurs counter-protesters – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/depaul-university-pro-palestinian-encampment-brings-counter-protesters-to-lincoln-park-campus/14749744/
— Pro-Palestinian protesters take down U.S. flag replace it with Palestine flag on UNC quad
https://abc7chicago.com/unc-palestine-protest-after-arrests-pro-palestinian-us-flag/14745104/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/organizers-push-back-against-plan-to-downsize-the-chicago-pride-parade-2024-in-lakeview-on-june-30-agree-start-an-hour-earlier/14745889/

NBC5
— DePaul joins nationwide pro-Palestinian college protests as encampment continues at University of Chicago. A second day of protests continued at University of Chicago, even with threats of discipline from the administration. – Kate Chappell
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/depaul-joins-nationwide-pro-palestinian-college-protests-encampment-continues-university-chicago/3424943/
— Suburban carnival canceled due to ‘safety concerns’ after similar cancellation over weekend
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-carnival-canceled-due-to-safety-concerns-after-similar-cancellation-over-weekend/3424925/
— According to city ranking site Livability, Naperville, Evanston, Bloomington, Peoria and Champaign all were named among the best places to live in the country.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/5-illinois-cities-named-among-top-100-best-places-to-live-in-u-s/3424506/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-administration-will-move-to-reclassify-marijuana-in-a-historic-shift/3424612/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/with-us-poised-reclassify-cannabis-federal-level-heres-how-businesses-individuals-may-be-affected/3425221/
— Did you get a student loan? I did not. My critics/opponents have always stressed that I only just barely made into the upper 20% of my class and that my ACT score was only 24. Ever since I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30 years old in 1979, my critics/opponents who also passed the 4-part examination on their first attempt have stressed that they got better scores than I did.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/student-loan-forgiveness-deadline-what-to-know-about-loan-consolidation-eligibility-and-more/3424214/

CBS2
— Pro-Palestinian tent encampments expand at University of Chicago, DePaul – Marybel Gonzalez, Adam Harrington, Katie Houlis
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pro-palestinian-tent-encampments-university-of-chicago-depaul/
— DePaul University students set up pro-Palestinian tent encampment – Todd Feurer, Chris Tye
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/depaul-university-palestinian-tent-encampment-protest-israel-gaza/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/marijuana-reclassified-drug-enforcement-administration-shift/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-dispensary-operators-plan-reclassify-marijuana/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more LGBTQ.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/advisory-council-reversal-scaling-down-chicago-pride-parade/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYPzxtDZbKM
— Rev. Jesse Jackson visits pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/rev-jesse-jackson-visits-pro-palestinian-encampment-at-university-of-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C8Q560jXHY

WGN9
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://wgntv.com/politics-3/ap-politics/ap-us-drug-control-agency-will-move-to-reclassify-marijuana-in-a-historic-shift-ap-sources-say/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more dependency on government.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-covid-funds-universal-basic-income-ubi/

FOX32
— Chicago college students establish campus encampments in protest of Gaza conflict. DePaul University students are the latest to take a stand against the war in Gaza, joining protesters at universities nationwide.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1448875
— Chaos erupts as college campus protesters across US arrested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnbwhvr5Cdc
— DePaul students set up encampments on campus to protest war in Gaza – Maggie Duly
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-college-protests-encampments-war-gaza
— All Southland College Prep graduating seniors accepted to college, garnering $50M in scholarships – Dane Placko (COMMENT: Did you get a scholarship? I did not. My critics/opponents have always stressed that I only just barely made into the upper 20% of my class and that my ACT score was only 24. Ever since I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30 years old in 1979, my critics/opponents who also passed the 4-part examination on their first attempt have stressed that they got better scores than I did.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/southland-college-prep-graduating-seniors-accepted-college

WTTW
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/30/us-poised-ease-restrictions-marijuana-historic-shift-it-ll-remain-controlled-substance
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more illegal immigration.
https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/30/asian-american-advocates-call-illinois-lawmakers-address-immigration-and-language

WBEZ
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more dependency on government.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-relaunching-a-guaranteed-basic-income-program/3aea8543-52a6-4ab6-a684-dc2968b42536

WGN RADIO
— New poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in seven key swing states – Jeremy Tanner
https://wgnradio.com/news/new-poll-shows-trump-ahead-of-biden-in-seven-key-swing-states/
— Should students walk out of class to protest war in Gaza? – Pete Zimmerman
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-should-students-walk-out-of-class-to-protest-war-in-gaza/#/questions

SOUTHERN
— Trump begins to remove posts after being held in contempt (COMMENT: Should I write about those who demand that I remove my opinions from www.gopillinois.com ? For example, should I write about those who demand that I remove my opinion that “Because of what happened at the 2016 IRP State Convention, I am very concerned that efforts are underway under the table to water down if not officially strike the planks in the IRP platform that promote personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration law enforcement, Second Amendment rights, discouragement of vices, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).” Those who made that demand succeeded in having me removed from the 2024 Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee.)
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/04/30/trump-trial-live-updates-michael-cohens-banker-to-return-to-the-stand/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/our-turn-illinois-must-recruit-and-retain-teachers-to-support-english-learners/article_e94037d1-f938-5326-b6bf-a67818b04e0d.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Lawsuit filed against metro-east state rep for allegedly blocking Facebook comments – MIKE KOZIATEK
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article288134235.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A lawsuit filed by an attorney who unsuccessfully ran as a Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general alleges state Rep. Charlie Meier violated the First Amendment rights of free speech of four citizens by blocking their critical comments on his Facebook page. The suit was filed in Madison County court by attorney Tom DeVore on behalf of Jared Poettker of New Baden, Donald Moore of Troy, Sharon Williams of Belleville and Roger Respondek of Clinton. Meier, a Republican from Okawville, could not be reached for comment Monday night.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump wonders if Columbia protesters will get ‘same kind of treatment’ as Jan. 6 rioters – Brett Samuels
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-wonders-if-columbia-protesters-will-get-same-kind-of-treatment-as-jan-6-rioters/

WCIA
— Trump says he’ll use National Guard to deport migrants, doubling down on anti-immigration rhetoric – AP
https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trump-says-hell-use-national-guard-to-deport-migrants-doubling-down-on-anti-immigration-rhetoric/

WGLT
— Trump may get another chance to be president. He’s planning an aggressive second term – Stephen Fowler (COMMENT: What changes to the Republican Party platform do Trump want?)
https://www.wglt.org/2024-04-30/trump-may-get-another-chance-to-be-president-hes-planning-an-aggressive-second-term

WSIU
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more abortion.
https://www.wsiu.org/politics-elections/2024-04-30/6-out-of-10-catholics-support-abortion-rights-despite-churchs-stance-study-shows

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats use their illegals to reshape election maps.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-01/republicans-in-congress-are-trying-to-reshape-election-maps-by-excluding-noncitizens

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— In sprawling ‘Time’ magazine interview, Trump lays out plans for second term – Noah Caldwell, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Mary Louise Kelly (COMMENT: What changes to the Republican Party platform do Trump want?)
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-04-30/in-sprawling-time-magazine-interview-trump-lays-out-plans-for-second-term

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER & HERALD WHIG & STATELINE & NPR ILLINOIS & FOX ILLINOIS & WSIL TV & WJOL & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & WGLT & WIFR & NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO & POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2024/04/30/these-5-illinois-cities-among-worst-to-get-high-in-across-us-report-says/73470014007/
https://www.whig.com/ap/business/new-era-for-pot-regulation-leaves-old-problem-many-cannabis-companies-cant-find-a-bank/article_4ce025c1-7bf1-55e5-aa5f-d119708077f0.html
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/5-illinois-cities-ranked-as-the-worst-to-get-stoned-in-the-u-s/
https://www.mystateline.com/news/politics/ap-us-drug-control-agency-will-move-to-reclassify-marijuana-in-a-historic-shift-ap-sources-say/
https://www.nprillinois.org/education-desk/2024-04-30/classes-to-prepare-for-a-career-in-the-cannabis-industry
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/marijuana-reclassify-us-drug-control-agency-historic-shift-weed-cigarettes-edibles-gummies-dea-cannabis-thc-cbd-delta-8-delta-9
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/consumer/dea-plans-to-moves-to-reschedule-marijuana-as-a-lower-risk-drug/article_561e9790-9307-514a-a907-594a298b7e10.html
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/national/justice-dept-plans-to-reschedule-marijuana-as-a-lower-risk-drug/article_561e9790-9307-514a-a907-594a298b7e10.html
https://www.wjol.com/us-drug-control-agency-will-move-to-reclassify-marijuana-in-a-historic-shift/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/marijuana-could-be-rescheduled-would-that-make-it-legal-nationwide/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-new-era-for-pot-regulation-leaves-old-problem-many-cannabis-companies-cant-find-a-bank/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-bidens-historic-marijuana-shift-is-his-latest-election-year-move-for-young-voters/
https://www.wglt.org/2024-04-30/the-biden-administration-is-moving-to-reclassify-marijuana-heres-what-that-means
https://www.wifr.com/video/2024/05/01/drug-reclassification-could-make-things-easier-rockford-cannabis-based-businesses/
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-04-30/the-doj-is-expected-to-recommend-marijuana-be-reclassified-as-less-dangerous
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/01/can-a-new-weed-rule-be-trump-proofed-00155400?nname=illinois-playbook&nid=00000150-1596-d4ac-a1d4-179e288b0000&nrid=00000150-705d-d7de-afdb-7d7f3ea90001&nlid=639163

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-280/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/04/30/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-80/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS

Now that my critics/opponents have succeeded in removing me from the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee, what should I do promote the following in the new platform:


— Personal responsibility, that is, to oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity,
— Traditional marriage and family, that is, to oppose the promotion of LGBTQ,
— Right to life, that is, to oppose the promotion of abortion,
— E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, that is, to oppose the promotion of illegal immigration,
— Second Amendment rights, that is, to oppose diminishment of those rights,
— Discouragement of vices, that is, to oppose the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
— Equal opportunity, that is, to oppose race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and
— Direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
Trump has begun to remove his posts after being held in contempt. Should I write about those who demand that I remove my opinions from www.gopillinois.com ? For example, should I write about those who demand that I remove my opinion that “Because of what happened at the 2016 IRP State Convention, I am very concerned that efforts are underway under the table to water down if not officially strike the planks in the IRP platform that promote personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, E-Verify and enforcement of immigration laws, Second Amendment rights, discouragement of vices, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).” Those who made that demand succeeded in having me removed from the 2024 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
If you were me, what would you do? I want to help elect the candidates who won the March 19, 2024 Republican primary in my precinct to win on November 5, 2024. But since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted at Republican candidates who won primaries in my precinct that the more that I do to help elect them, the more votes that they will lose. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I am much too conservative and even worse things, and that because of that, the more that I do to help elect a candidate the more evidence that candidate is “too conservative” and even worse things. Further, they stress the many big adverse actions that they got past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Park District, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have taken against me. They will certainly stress to the candidates who won the March 19, 2024 Republican primary in my precinct including Booras, Grant, Berlin, Wang, Grogan, Jorgensen, Prater, Corrigan, Castle, Skarin, Hellad, and Costello that they succeeded in getting Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee member Jeanne Ives to remove me from the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee. In 2021, they succeeded in ending my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, a role that I had since 2005. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Biden Administration has let far more undocumented migrants fly to Florida cities than Texas has bused to Chicago – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/biden-administration-has-let-far-more-undocumented-migrants-fly-to-florida-cities-than-texas-has-bused-to-chicago-wirepoints/
— The potential positive economic impact of the Bears stadium is grossly overstated
https://wirepoints.org/the-potential-positive-economic-impact-of-the-bears-stadium-is-grossly-overstated-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— OUTSTANDING: Kenneally Speaking on Dangers of Marijuana in Lake County Saturday, May 4th
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/01/enneally-speaking-on-dangers-of-marijuana-in-lake-county-saturday-may-4th/

JOHN KASS
— Coming Soon to Your State: Californication – David Bittinger (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect that your county, township, municipality, and school district will be ever-increasingly flooded with benefit-dependent people.)
https://johnkassnews.com/coming-soon-to-your-state-californication/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: California has become a bad movie. It’s a big-budget turkey produced by the state’s Democrat rulers for the two audiences they care about: the prosperous and fabulous in elite enclaves, the benefit-dependent most everywhere else.)

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Congress reveals Biden’s secret list of destination airports for illegal immigrants – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/1/congress-reveals-joe-bidens-secret-list-of-destina/
— Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices – Mark A. Kellner (COMMENT: How successful have Democrats been getting your church to promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/30/methodists-move-undo-lgbtq-restrictions-embrace-li/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— It’s not MAGA Republicans or Christian nationalists causing violence nationwide – Christopher Tremoglie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2984713/its-not-maga-republicans-or-christian-nationalists-causing-violence-nationwide

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Police Sweep Columbia’s Campus, Arrest Students Who Seized University Building – Jessica Costescu
https://freebeacon.com/campus/police-sweep-columbias-campus-arrest-students-who-seized-university-building/
— Northwestern Professors Encourage Students To Skip Class To Join Anti-Israel Encampment – Alana Goodman
https://freebeacon.com/campus/northwestern-professors-encourage-students-to-skip-class-to-join-anti-israel-encampment/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump vows to address ‘definite anti-white feeling in this country’: ‘Can’t be allowed’ – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/us-news/donald-trump-bemoans-anti-white-feeling-in-the-country/
— Biden administration considers accepting Gazan refugees from Israel-Hamas war – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/us-news/biden-administration-mulls-accepting-gazan-refugees-report/
— Most migrants paroled under Biden administration are flying to Florida – Victor Nava
https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/us-news/most-migrants-paroled-under-biden-administration-are-flying-to-this-state-subpoenaed-docs-show/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The DEI Jihad. Anti-Semitism on campus and DEI evangelism are cut from the same cloth. – Larry Sand
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/01/the-dei-jihad/
— DEA to Reclassify Marijuana as a Less Serious Drug – Liz Sheld (COMMENT: Pot is poison.)
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/01/morning-greatness-dea-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-a-less-serious-drug/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Kamala defends DEI because, of course she would – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/04/30/kamala-defends-dei-because-of-course-she-would-1456047/

BREITBART
— Biden’s Deputies Force Transgenderism into Workplaces – HANNAH KNUDSEN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/30/joe-bidens-deputies-force-transgenderism-into-workplaces/
— Judge Merchan Holds Donald Trump in Criminal Contempt for Gag Order Violations, Threatens Jail Time – WENDELL HUSEBØ
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/30/justice-juan-merchan-fines-donald-trump-9k-for-alleged-gag-order-violations/
— Illegal Immigrants Cause $566 Million in Unpaid Healthcare Burden on Florida – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/04/30/illegal-immigrants-cause-566-million-in-unpaid-healthcare-burden-on-florida/
— Republicans Move Ahead with Outlawing Sanctuary Cities in North Carolina – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/30/republicans-move-ahead-with-outlawing-sanctuary-cities-in-north-carolina/
— Whoopi Goldberg to Donald Trump: There Is No Anti-White Feeling in the U.S. – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2024/04/30/whoopi-goldberg-to-donald-trump-there-is-no-anti-white-feeling-in-the-u-s/
— 1.6 Million Foreign Nationals Awaiting Entry to U.S. through Biden’s Parole Pipeline – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/30/feds-1-6-million-foreign-nationals-awaiting-entry-to-u-s-through-bidens-parole-pipeline/

CAMPUS REFORM
— $100 million Harvard reparations pledge is not enough for 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones – Patrick McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/100-million-harvard-reparations-pledge-not-enough-1619-project-creator-nikole-hannah-jones/25331

COLLEGE FIX
— Congressional Republicans’ bill seeks to crack down on DEI in med schools – GIOVANNA JOHNSON
https://www.thecollegefix.com/congressional-republicans-bill-seeks-to-crack-down-on-dei-in-med-schools/

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Admin Hatching Plan To Bring Gaza Refugees To US
https://dailycaller.com/2024/04/30/biden-admin-gaza-refugees-united-states/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden Looking To Bring In Palestinians To The U.S. As Refugees – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-looking-to-bring-in-palestinians-to-the-u-s-as-refugees-report

DISPATCH
— How Competitive High Schools Get Away With Race-Based Admissions – Alison Somin
https://www.yahoo.com/news/competitive-high-schools-away-race-064500750.html

FOX NEWS
— White House considers accepting some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees amid Israel-Hamas war. People from Gaza who pass a series of eligibility, medical and security screenings would qualify to fly to the US with refugee status. – Landon Mion
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-considers-accepting-palestinians-gaza-refugees-amid-israel-hamas-war

HUMAN EVENTS
— Democrats are terrified that their own convention will help elect Trump – Monica Crowley
https://humanevents.com/2024/04/30/monica-crowley-democrats-are-terrified-that-their-own-convention-will-help-elect-trump

JUST THE NEWS
— Trump claims there is ‘a definite anti-white feeling’ in the US – Misty Severi
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/all-things-trump/trump-claims-there-definite-anti-white-feeling-us
— Homeland data on Biden parole program reveals illegal aliens flown to more than 45 cities. Florida received the bulk of the newcomers, with 80% of the migrants flown into airports in four Florida cities. New York, California, Georgia, Texas, and Nevada also received migrant flights. – Misty Severi
https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/dhs-report-reveals-45-cities-paroled-migrants-were-flown

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— NYPD Retakes Columbia University From Illegal Occupiers. The occupation of a key administrative building was more than even the weak Columbia administration was willing to tolerate. – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/04/live-nypd-begins-to-retake-columbia-university-from-illegal-occupiers/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Northwestern Cuts Deal with Encampment Organizers, Establishes Full-Ride Scholarship for Palestinian Students – ZACH KESSEL
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/northwestern-cuts-deal-with-encampment-organizers-establishes-full-ride-scholarship-for-palestinian-students/

NEWS BUSTERS
— The Left Needs Therapy & After This, You Might Too – Tierin-Rose Mandelburg
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/tierin-rose-mandelburg/2024/04/30/left-needs-therapy-after-you-might-too

NEWSMAX
— Biden Admin. Mulling Asylum for Certain Gazans – Nicole Wells
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/asylum-refugees-palestinians/2024/04/30/id/1163012/

ONE AMERICAN NEWS
— Open Borders Part Of Democrats Plan To Import New Voters – Pearson Sharp
https://www.oann.com/video/pearsonsharpreports/open-borders-part-of-democrats-plan-to-import-new-voters//

POST MILLENNIAL
— Trump to Time Magazine: ‘There is a definite anti-white feeling in the country, and that can’t be allowed either’ An advisor to Trump told the reporters at Time that he plans on rescinding Biden’s Executive Orders related to DEI, which many have called into question for being anti-white.
https://thepostmillennial.com/trump-to-time-magazine-there-is-a-definite-anti-white-feeling-in-the-country-and-that-cant-be-allowed-either
— Biden’s DHS admits hundreds of thousands of immigrants flying into US under ‘parole’ program are ‘inadmissible’ – Thomas Stevenson
https://thepostmillennial.com/bidens-dhs-admits-hundreds-of-thousands-of-immigrants-flying-into-us-under-parole-program-are-inadmissible

TOWNHALL
— Biden White House Considers Bringing Palestinians to United States As ‘Refugees’ – Rebecca Downs
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2024/04/30/palestinian-refugees-n2638483

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Anti-Israel protests could help elect Trump, warns prof involved in ’68 Columbia takeover
https://thehill.com/video/anti-israel-protests-could-help-elect-trump-warns-prof-involved-in-68-columbia-takeover/9652192/

YAHOO
— Trump awarded 36 million more Trump Media shares worth $1.8 billion after hitting price benchmarks
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-awarded-36-million-more-140100955.html

MSN
— Trump says he won’t stand for ‘definite anti-white feeling’ in US
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-says-he-won-t-stand-for-definite-anti-white-feeling-in-us/ss-AA1nYtbL
— Add physical fitness section to the SAT, Ramaswamy says – Julia Mueller (COMMENT: I have not been able to run since grade school because I have a bone disease. My vision has never been correctable to 20/20. I have always had partial red/green color blindness.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/add-physical-fitness-section-to-the-sat-ramaswamy-says/ar-AA1fWnyx

NEW YORK TIMES
— Police Clear Building at Columbia and Arrest Dozens of Protesters. Officers in riot gear removed demonstrators who had seized Hamilton Hall, a building with a history of student takeovers. Scores of other arrests were made on campuses across the country.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/30/nyregion/columbia-protests-college
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are overjoyed that “Biden is aiming increasingly personal and sarcastic jabs at Trump. From his rival’s hair to his maturity level, the president is no longer determined to stay above the fray.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/01/biden-personal-sarcastic-jabs-trump/

USA TODAY
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/30/marijuana-legalization-biden-trump-swing-states-election/73441091007/

NEWSWEEK
— UCLA Campus Protests Erupt Into Chaos
https://www.newsweek.com/ucla-campus-protests-erupt-chaos-lapd-palestinian-israel-1895913
— Videos Of Columbia University Raid Show NYPD Arrest Protesters
https://www.newsweek.com/pro-palestinian-protests-columbia-university-nypd-police-raid-arrests-1895879
— US Gives 100,000 Migrants Citizenship (COMMENT: Democrats control immigration. Democrats shout at migrants and everyone else 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.)
https://www.newsweek.com/citizens-migrants-naturalizations-asylum-refugee-1895749
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Refugees and asylees accounted for about one-ninth of all new U.S. citizens in fiscal 2023. A total of just over 100,000 migrants—71,100 asylees and 29,000 refugees—were part of the approximate total of 878,500 individuals who were naturalized and became U.S. citizens, according to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Naturalization ceremonies in fiscal 2022 and 2023 comprised 24 percent of all naturalizations over the past decade, according to the data.)
— Where Is Barron Trump Going to College? Everything We Know
https://www.newsweek.com/barron-trump-college-plans-1896027

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illegal Votes Are Stolen From Citizens. Liberals are intent on preventing states from verifying eligibility. – Brad Raffensperger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illegal-votes-are-stolen-from-citizens-id-verification-georgia-b9adafa9
— Biden, Democrats Under Growing Pressure as College Protests Intensify. Headed into 2024 elections, Republicans see opening to paint Democrats as party of chaos and dysfunction. – Sabrina Siddiqui and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/biden-democrats-under-growing-pressure-as-college-protests-intensify-6561a2e9
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Pot is poison.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/biden-administration-wants-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-less-dangerous-drug-d6735b23
— America’s New Mob Rule. As on today’s college campuses, the left increasingly resorts to fomenting disorder to get its way. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campus-protests-mob-rule-columbia-palestine-israel-fe9be21d

NPR
— More Chinese asylum seekers are crossing the U.S. southern border
https://www.wypr.org/2024-04-30/more-chinese-asylum-seekers-are-crossing-the-u-s-southern-border