December 6, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats say “Biden says Trump is existential threat to US; Trump tries to point finger at Biden.”
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-says-trump-is-existential-threat-to-us;-trump-tries-to-point-/14145710/
— Democrats say “What to know about the 4th Republican presidential debate.”
https://abc7chicago.com/republican-presidential-debate-primary-alabama/14145775/
— State will not proceed with Brighton Park camp for Chicago migrants after environmental review. Mayor Brandon Johnson has said migrants in Chicago would be housed in winterized tents as temps drop. – Michelle Gallardo, Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-chicago-news-brighton-park-migrant-crisis/14144905/
— Presidents of universities grilled on efforts to counter antisemitism on campus: ‘Difficult work’ Each university president has denounced antisemitism. – Cheyenne Haslett and Sarah Beth Hensley
https://abc7chicago.com/university-presidents-harvard-u-penn-mit/14145430/
— What’s next after Chicago migrant camp plans scrapped?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QsRBtpCzYM
— No clear answer on alternative site after Chicago migrant camp plans derailed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kls18tWFpZk
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/hulu-movies-we-live-here-the-midwest-lbgtq/14145935/

NBC5
— Wall Street opens wallets wide for ‘Trump alternative’ Nikki Haley at $500K fundraiser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/wall-street-opens-wallets-wide-for-trump-alternative-nikki-haley-at-500k-fundraiser/3295677/
— Chicago mayor reacts after state halts Brighton Park migrant site. The decision comes just after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration temporarily halted construction at the site, located at 38th and California, to further review an 800-page environmental assessment. – Bennett Haeberle
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-mayor-reacts-after-state-halts-brighton-park-migrant-site/3295590/
— City releases statement after state halts plans for migrant site in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/city-releases-statement-after-state-halts-plans-for-migrant-site-in-chicagos-brighton-park-neighborhood/3295843/
— Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade – AP (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, thousands of promotions were delayed and cancelled, including mine, because of Republican–led budget cuts.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/sen-tommy-tuberville-says-hes-ending-blockade-of-most-military-nominees/3295496/

CBS2
— Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia – CHARLIE DE MAR, CAITLIN YILEK, KATHRYN WATSON (COMMENT: Democrats run Chicago universities and their students are overwhelmingly Democrats.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/concern-rises-chicago-universities-students-antisemitism-islamophobia/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvcBXUv_rS4
— Biden says he’s “not sure” he’d be running for reelection if Trump weren’t – KATHRYN WATSO
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/biden-not-sure-he-would-run-reelection-if-trump-werent/
— What will happen to land in Chicago’s Brighton Park with migrant tent camp called off?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95kG2wiWNSc
— Pritzker scraps Chicago’s plan for first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park over contaminated soil – TODD FEURER, MARYBEL GONZALEZ, TARA MOLINA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brighton-park-tent-camp-canceled-contaminated-soil/
— Tensions arise between Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson as city deals with migrant crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1_LPYDg4nQ
— Johnson, Pritzker “not on same page” as Chicago tackles migrant crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRa5E00p-lw

FOX32
— Community sounds off after Chicago migrant camp shut down
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1377166
— Excitement builds as dates, details for 2024 Chicago Auto Show unveiled (COMMENT: Tuesday, February 13 is “Automotive Career Day.” My plans for a career in the automotive industry ended abruptly in 1971 when I was 22 years old when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. My Firestone Store boss rudely fired me because I had accepted that offer. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS. I needed a job to help support my mother and brother because my father had died suddenly in 1969 and my application for a financial hardship draft deferment was pending. Further, I got a) almost 3 years of full-time federal seniority that I had earned working for the Park Forest Post Office part-time while I was a student at UIC and NIU 1966-1969 and b) all the sick leave reinstated that I had earned but not used.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-auto-show-2024-dates-details

WBEZ
— Chicago blames state for not raising concerns about Brighton Park migrant site sooner
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-blames-state-for-not-raising-concerns-about-brighton-park-migrant-site-sooner/1709d0dc-a700-4f57-8020-24d5a6b073f9

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Very few contested primary races in Will and DuPage counties in the March 2024 election – Michelle Mullins
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-will-dupage-election-filings-candidates-st-1206-20231205-hhcrflsdabfkxioobtd5k62yhm-story.html
— No contest: listings for March primary elections shows majority of DuPage County candidates running unopposed. – George Wiebe
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/ct-dupage-county-march-2024-primary-elections-tl-1207-20231205-w67yruozp5c3pf3uvxrebnllpa-story.html
— Biden tells donors: ‘If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running. We cannot let him win’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/biden-james-taylor-steven-spielberg-20231205-7nedi5smgfehzl4htkrwtseswa-story.html
— Legislative races shape up with filings, John Egofske to quit 82nd House post on Friday – Mike Nolan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-south-southwest-legislative-races-st-1206-20231205-u5mlicboyfhidezmwjdqegm3ni-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Pritzker won’t proceed with Brighton Park migrant camp, citing ‘serious’ environmental concerns – Alice Yin, Dan Petrella, A.D. Quig and Nell Salzman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-halts-migrant-camp-environmental-concerns-20231205-vbp2iebzl5dynaop3pgeljabcm-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more drug abuse.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-narcan-fentanyl-opioid-overdose-20231206-tv2wygkr6rbu7ahc6ouxbb76ya-story.html
— Lake Forest joining other home-rule communities in opting out of upcoming employee-leave state law – Daniel I. Dorfman (COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. My critic/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for my hiving benefited from the federal governments’ generous leave policies.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-forest/ct-lfr-paid-leave-tl-1207-20231205-5cqw6fcssfdcnd5ekqhadcwamm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker rejects toxic migrant shelter site in Brighton Park. The decision follows the city of Chicago’s release of an environmental report Friday that showed the location at 38th and California required metals and chemicals cleanup. – Tina Sfondeles, Brett Chase and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/5/23989385/pritzker-rejects-toxic-migrant-shelter-site-brighton-park
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/12/5/23989158/chicago-migrant-crisis-refugees-asylum-seekers-thanksgiving-sullivan-high-school-venezuela

DAILY HERALD
— Two more contested Illinois House primaries appear as filing period closes – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231205/two-more-contested-illinois-house-primaries-appear-as-filing-period-closes

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Citing environmental concerns, Pritzker nixes Brighton Park migrant tent camp plan – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-migrant-crisis-pritzker-nixes-brighton-park-tent-camp-site
— Time to size up Pritzker’s presidential ambitions – Greg Hinz
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzkers-presidential-ambitions-electability-now-debate-greg-hinz
— If building lots of homes would ease U.S. housing crisis, Illinois isn’t helping – Dennis Rodkin
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/illinois-ties-last-building-new-homesNORTHWEST HERALD
— Primary filing math points toward continued Democratic majorities – Scott T. Holland
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2023/12/06/eye-on-illinois-primary-filing-math-points-toward-continued-democratic-majorities/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Migrant issues dividing state’s Democratic power brokers – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-migrant-issues-dividing-states-democratic-power-brokers/article_8645836b-4eca-5155-98fb-2d477d697528.html

JOURNAL COURIER
— Not only can Trump win, right now he’s the favorite to win – Sean Trende (COMMENT: Voters often vote for those who share their demographics. Many Catholics and Irish Americans voted for Biden. The more that it looks like Trump might defeat Biden, the more hatred that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will promote against Trump and against those who share his demographics and especially against those who are Protestant and/or German American.)
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/not-trump-win-right-now-favorite-sean-trende-18520383.php

25 NEWS NOW
— ‘The rules are really unclear’: Why FOID card holders are hesitating to register assault weapons. – Madison Porter
https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/12/06/rules-are-really-unclear-why-foid-card-holders-are-hesitating-register-assault-weapons/
— Pritzker expects patience will be rewarded in luring EV-related industries to Illinois – Howard Packowitz
https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/12/06/pritzker-expects-patience-will-be-rewarded-luring-ev-related-industries-illinois/

WCIA
— EIU granted $200K to help students in need finish degrees – Simmy Wood (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, I graduated debt-free from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management and owing a 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1970 because my parents were filthy rich. In fact, it was because I worked all the hours that I could part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 and because my parents provided me with room and board in their Crete home while I took classes at UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.)
https://www.wcia.com/news/eiu-granted-200k-to-help-students-in-need-finish-degrees/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats say “Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-declines-to-rule-out-abusing-power-or-seeking-retribution-if-he-returns-to-the-white-house/

FOX ILLINOIS
— IRS whistleblowers to testify behind closed doors as GOP lawmakers continue impeachment inquiry (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997, I ever-increasingly blew the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. In 1988, when I was 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/gallery/irs-whistleblowers-to-testify-behind-closed-doors-as-gop-lawmakers-continue-impeachment-inquiry-into-the-president-gary-shapley-joseph-ziegler-hunter-biden-ways-and-means-oversight-judiciary-president-joe-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-republicans

ELMHURST PATCH
— 2 Run For Elmhurst State House Seat. The Democratic and Republican candidates serve in local elected offices. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/2-hopefuls-run-elmhurst-state-rep-seat

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Area Lawmaker Resigns After 10 Months. Two candidates are vying for his seat in next year’s elections. Now, the GOP gets to appoint someone to fill the job in the interim. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-area-lawmaker-resigns-after-10-months

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Where Will Migrants Go When Their 60-Day Shelter Stays Expire? Volunteers Blast City’s ‘Reckless’ Process. Advocates question if the city’s policies will transition people into stable living — and they warn some people may try to return to police districts for help. – Madison Savedra, Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Colin Boyle and Alex V. Hernandez
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/05/where-will-migrants-go-when-their-60-day-shelter-stays-expire-volunteers-blast-citys-reckless-process/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-196/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/05/isabels-afternoon-roundup-19/
— Pritzker says ‘literally a dozen more’ EV plants are in the pipeline, plus an additional dozen plants in ‘other categories’
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/05/pritzker-says-literally-a-dozen-more-ev-plants-are-in-the-pipeline-plus-a-dozen-more-plants-in-other-categories/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— With Polluted Tent Site Out, Pritzker Asks for Catholic Schools, Totally Ignoring Vacant and Hardly Used Public School Buildings
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/06/with-polluted-tent-site-out-pritzker-asks-for-catholic-schools-totally-ignoring-vacant-and-hardly-used-public-school-buildings/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Durbin proposes U.S. citizenship for illegal immigrants through military service
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/652855605-durbin-proposes-u-s-citizenship-for-illegal-immigrants-through-military-service

WIREPOINTS
— Court battle now expected with opposition determined to stop Chinese company’s Illinois EV battery plant – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/court-battle-now-expected-with-opposition-determined-to-stop-chinese-companys-illinois-ev-battery-plant-wirepoints/
— The government union class runs Illinois and get massive benefits, all paid for by taxpayers. (COMMENT: My critics/opponents stress that while I was a government union member 1966-1980, my salary in today’s dollars increased from $18.05/hour to $104,583/year. In my defense, I stress that during that time, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, I earned an MBA from Loyola, and I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt.)
https://wirepoints.org/the-government-union-class-runs-illinois-and-get-massive-benefits-all-paid-for-by-taxpayers-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans needs to be unapologetically pro-life – Kristan Hawkins
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/5/republicans-keep-gambling-on-little-abortion-and-l/
— House condemns surge of antisemitism, but large bloc of Democrats abstain – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/5/house-condemns-surge-of-antisemitism-but-large-blo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Manteno clears path for $2 billion Chinese-owned EV battery plant – Rachel Schilke
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/illinois-town-clears-path-chinese-owned-ev-battery-plant
— Haley leads the talk about who should be GOP’s vice-presidential candidate – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/5/inside-beltway-nikki-haley-lads-talk-about-who-sho/
— How long will Republican unity on border security last? – Conn Carroll
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/how-long-will-republican-unity-on-border-security-last
— Muslim activists want to #AbandonBiden – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/muslim-activists-want-to-abandonbiden

NEW YORK POST
— Biden tells Democratic donors ‘I’m not sure I’d be running’ in 2024 if Trump was out: ‘We cannot let him win’ – Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2023/12/05/news/biden-says-im-not-sure-id-be-running-if-trump-was-out/
— Chinese migrants look like tourists on US border — lawyer calls clients ‘at least middle class’ – Marjorie Hernandez
https://nypost.com/2023/12/05/news/chinese-asylum-seekers-look-like-tourists-on-california-border/
— NYC’s migrant ‘crisis’ is one of its own making — we cannot house the world – Seth Barron
https://nypost.com/2023/12/05/opinion/nycs-migrant-crisis-is-one-of-its-own-making-we-cannot-house-the-world/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Manteno votes to rezone property for CCP-connected EV battery company
https://amgreatness.com/2023/12/05/rural-illinois-town-votes-to-rezone-property-for-ccp-connected-ev-battery-company/

AMERICAN NEWS WIRE
— Durbin raises eyebrows with proposal to enlist illegals into military, and give them citizenship – Kevin Haggerty
https://americanwirenews.com/durbin-raises-eyebrows-with-proposal-to-enlist-illegals-into-military-and-give-them-citizenship/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Durbin raises eyebrows with proposal to enlist illegals into military, and give them citizenship – Kevin Haggerty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/05/durbin-raises-eyebrows-with-proposal-to-enlist-illegals-into-military-and-give-them-citizenship-1417445/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Our Ticking Ethnic Time Bomb – Star Parker (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly flood America with citizens of foreign countries who have demographics that vote for Democrats, that is, those who lack education and/or job skills and who want/need/demand massive government assistance and are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, and/or non-Protestant.)
https://www.creators.com/read/star-parker/12/23/our-ticking-ethnic-time-bomb
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Republican vote is disproportionately white. The Democratic vote is disproportionately not white. An ongoing shift of the population toward non-white demographics means that, assuming no change in voting behavior of these various groups, electing Republicans will become harder and harder.

DAILY CALLER
— Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez stated Monday on Fox News that the Democratic voting base is turning to Republicans for help because they “no longer” feel represented by President Joe Biden or the party. – HAILEY GOMEZ (COMMENT: Illegal immigration harms poor people the most.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/04/blue-city-official-warns-biden-campaign-lose-thousands-democrat-voters/
— Federal Agents Say They’re Stuck ‘Babysitting’ Illegal Immigrants Instead Of Stopping Criminals – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/05/federal-agents-stuck-babysitting-illegal-immigrants-stopping-criminals/

DAILY CALLER
— Rodney Davis Lays Out Case For Why Liz Cheney Presidential Run Would Help Trump – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/05/rodney-davis-liz-cheney-trump/
— ‘Where Do You Want Them?’: GOP Rep Grills Witness Calling For More Immigration – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/05/gop-rep-grills-witness-calling-more-immigration/
— Over 100 House Dems Refuse To Vote For Resolution Condemning Antisemitism – HAROLD HUTCHISON (COMMENT: I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997. To demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being an antisemite, they stressed to my many Jewish superiors and supervisors that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. In my defense, I stressed that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/05/over-100-house-dems-refuse-to-vote-for-resolution-condemning-antisemitism/

DAILY WIRE
— Durbin Favors Citizenship For Illegal Immigrants Through Military Service – Daniel Chaitin
https://www.dailywire.com/news/top-senate-dem-favors-citizenship-for-illegal-immigrants-through-military-service
— Republicans Unveil Legislation To Enforce Affirmative Action Ban, Strip Funding From Universities That Discriminate – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/republicans-unveil-legislation-to-enforce-affirmative-action-ban-strip-funding-from-universities-that-discriminate
— Border Authorities Dropped Off 42,000 Illegal Immigrants On San Diego Streets Since September – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/border-authorities-dropped-off-42000-illegal-immigrants-on-san-diego-streets-since-september

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Biden’s Legal ‘Victories’ at the Border Are Losers for America
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/12/05/bidens-legal-victories-border-are-losers-america

GOPUSA
— Ronna McDaniel Taps Leftwing Network To Host GOP Presidential Debate
https://www.gopusa.com/ronna-mcdaniel-taps-leftwing-network-to-host-gop-presidential-debate/
— U.S. National Debt Surpasses $100K Per Person
https://www.gopusa.com/u-s-national-debt-surpasses-100k-per-person/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Democrats Shouldn’t Be Surprised by Their Left Flank’s Radicalism – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/democrats-shouldnt-be-surprised-their-left-flanks-radicalism

MRC TV
— Border Jumper Gushes, ‘I Love You Joe Biden – Thank You For Everything!’ – BRITTANY M. HUGHES
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/brittany-m-hughes/border-jumper-gushes-i-love-you-joe-biden-thank-you-everything
— The Left’s Viral Narcissism: Tantrums Over ‘Misgendering’ – TIERIN-ROSE MANDELBURG
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/tierin-rose-mandelburg/lefts-viral-narcissism-tantrums-over-misgendering
— Durbin Wants Illegals to Join the Military, Cites Low Recruitment Numbers – NICK KANGADIS
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/nick-kangadis/sen-durbin-wants-illegals-join-military-cites-low-recruitment-numbers

NEW AMERICAN
— The Multicultural Time Bomb Is Exploding — and the Victims Are Blamed – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/us/culture/the-multicultural-time-bomb-is-exploding-and-the-victims-are-blamed/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Woke’ Was Invented to Kill the West, and It’s Working – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2023/12/05/woke-was-invented-to-kill-the-west-and-its-working-n4924483

POST MILLENNIAL
— 168 Chinese illegal immigrants cross into US in California carrying suitcases. “This is not normal. Our country is being invaded.” – Darian Douraghy
https://thepostmillennial.com/must-watch-chinese-illegal-immigrants-cross-into-us-in-california-carrying-suitcases

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Durbin: We Should Allow Illegal Immigrants To Earn Citizenship By Joining Armed Forces – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/12/04/sen_durbin_we_should_allow_illegal_immigrants_to_earn_citizenship_by_joining_armed_forces.html

TOWNHALL
— Durbin believes there’s an easy solution to the military’s poor recruitment figures—sign up the massive number of illegal border crossers and give them citizenship in return. – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/12/05/dick-durbin-wants-illegals-to-become-soldiers-n2632028
— Proposed Rule From Biden Administration Takes Aim at Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/12/05/sba-biden-crisis-pregnancy-centers-n2631974

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Illegal Aliens Rush Through Hole in Wall as Border Patrol, Federal Contractors Try to Fix It – Joe Saunders
https://www.westernjournal.com/video-illegal-aliens-rush-hole-wall-border-patrol-federal-contractors-try-fix/
— Durbin Proposes Arming Illegal Immigrants, Providing Them with Military Training – Samantha Chang
https://www.westernjournal.com/senator-proposes-arming-illegal-immigrants-providing-military-training/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in making high school students LGBTQers.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4343114-mike-johnson-fundraising-email-lgbtq-youths/
— 60 percent of GOP voters would pick Trump in primary – LAUREN SFORZA
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4340058-60-percent-of-gop-voters-would-pick-trump-in-primary-poll/

NEWSWEEK
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in making high school students LGBTQers.
https://www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson-lgbtq-high-school-students-campaign-email-1849736

CNN
— US job openings hit a two-year low – Alicia Wallace
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/05/economy/jolts-job-openings-layoffs-october/index.html

REUTERS
— Attorneys with disabilities are rare at law firms. It doesn’t have to be that way, group says. – Karen Sloan (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997, they assigned me to supervise all the disabled employees they hired.)
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/attorneys-with-disabilities-are-rare-law-firms-it-doesnt-have-be-that-way-group-2023-12-05/

CBS NEWS
— More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree – MEGAN CERULLO (COMMENT: To hire, retain, and promote more Democrats, the Democrats who ran the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997 ever-increasingly lowered their hiring, retention, and promotion requirements. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless a) my job-related bachelor’s degree (NIU management 1970), b) my three job-related master’s degrees (Loyola business 1976, DePaul accounting 1980, and IIT finance 1997), c) my six job-related professional certifications (accounting 1979, internal auditing 1981, fraud examination 1990, government financial management 1994, financial services auditing 1996, and forensic accounting 1997), and d) my job-related professional license (accounting 1981). All my coworkers who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats a) who had less job-related work experience than I had, b) who had less job-related education than I had, c) who had no job-related professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or d) who had no professional license. While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, they used Republican-led budget cuts to force the agency to get rid of more than half of its employees. Those Democrats could have, but did not, make having a job-related master’s degree, professional certification, and/or professional license a retention requirement.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-degree-job-requirement/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Tuberville Drops Blockade of Most Military Promotions – Catie Edmondson (COMMENT: I should write a book about the harm done to GAO by Republican-led budget cuts 1980-1997. I would use as an example the harm done to my GAO career because of those budget cuts. GAO delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoted me to GS-14. I would use as examples the many adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me because of those budget cuts. The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 used those budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s Republican employees like me who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/us/politics/tommy-tuberville-military-promotions.html

NEW YORK SUN
— Chicago Black Voters to Republican Candidates: ‘Now Is Your Time’ ‘We are done with the Democratic party,’ Black voters are saying at Chicago in the latest racial tensions that have been brewing in the sanctuary city for months. – MAGGIE HRONCICH (COMMENT: RINO leaders in Illinois want cheap labor, that is, they want mass/illegal immigration.)
https://www.nysun.com/article/chicago-black-voters-to-republican-candidates-now-is-your-time

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrat leaders and RINO leaders work together to promote mass/illegal immigration, Democrats because migrants vote for Democrats and RINOs because they want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-border-crisis-stymies-needed-immigration-reform-policy-economy-jobs-9c950926
— Are Americans in the Mood for More Trump? Voters think things are out of control. He will reassure some and terrify others. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-americans-in-the-mood-for-more-trump-voter-sentiment-2024-primary-campaign-2b583dbe
— Tuberville Backs Down in Fight Over Military Promotions. Alabama senator had blocked officers from advancing in protest of Pentagon’s abortion policy. – Lindsay Wise and Nancy A. Youssef (COMMENT: I should write a book about the harm done to GAO by Republican-led budget cuts 1980-1997. I would use as an example the harm done to my GAO career because of those budget cuts. GAO delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoted me to GS-14. I would use as examples the many adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me because of those budget cuts. The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 used those budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s Republican employees like me who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/tommy-tuberville-backs-down-in-fight-over-military-promotions-494cdbbc

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariosabaghi/2023/12/06/governors-urge-biden-to-reschedule-marijuana-by-the-end-of-this-year/

FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
— Employer of Last Resort – Hans F. Sennholz (COMMENT: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years. According to Democrats and to RINOs, the federal government should be the employer of last resort and is the employer of last resort. According to them, federal jobs should be given to those who Republicans discriminate against, that is, to Democrats, RINOs, minorities, females, younger people, veterans, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. According to them, federal jobs should be given to those who the private sector does not want because they are not the “best and the brightest.” According to them, federal jobs should be given to those who have financial, health, and/or other problems. According to my critics/opponents, instead of me, all the federal jobs that I got and all the promotions that I got should have been given a) to Democrats, RINOs, minorities, females, younger people, veterans, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, b) to those who the private sector did not want, and c) to those who had financial, health, and/or other problems. Further, according to my critics/opponents, because I got those jobs and promotions even though I was not a Democrat, RINO, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, my ancestors have been in America for a long time and I do not have financial, health, or other problems, it was because I was someone who the private sector did not want because I was not one of the “best and the brightest.” In my defense, the Democrats who ran the Post Office in 1966, IRS in 1971, and GAO in 1980 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. By the time the Post Office hired me in 1966, I had passed the postal employment test, earned an ACT score of 24, graduated in the upper 20% of my class, and had started taking classes at UIC. By the time IRS hired me in 1971, I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination, earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and worked for Firestone Stores for a year. By the time GAO hired me in 1980, I had gotten promoted by IRS three times, earned an MBA from Loyola, and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt.)
https://fee.org/articles/employer-of-last-resort/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Resolved: That the federal government should provide employment for all employable United States citizens living in poverty. On the affirmative side students are expected to argue that the federal government shall strive to abolish poverty and, if necessary, act as employer of last resort. . .High school students at last are catching up with the political debate that has animated their elders since the first New Deal. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed to make the federal government the employer of last resort, proclaiming that “one third” of the American people were “underfed, under-clothed, and underhoused.” Thirty years later, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared his “war on poverty,” which was to liberate some twenty percent of the population. President Jimmy Carter, during his term of office, waged his special war on poverty. All three made the poverty of some 40 million Americans the central issue of their public policies. Indeed, all presidents have echoed a deep concern for the poor. And yet, the poor are still with us. Their faces have changed, but their numbers hardly ever vary. Armed with poverty statistics, their spokesmen suggest that past government efforts were half-hearted and indecisive. The war, they argue, must be carried on with unrelenting vigor and dedication until victory is won. They would make government the employer of last resort.)

December 3, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through downtown after end of cease-fire
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-protest-today-palestinian-downtown/14134000/
— Chicago businessman Willie Wilson spending Saturday giving out $333K worth of free gas, groceries
https://abc7chicago.com/free-gas-groceries-willie-wilson-giveaway-today/14132534/
— Brighton Park migrant base camp needs IEPA approval for construction to move forward, state says. Environmental report reveals site of proposed tent camp contaminated with metals, chemicals. – Tre Ward
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-mayor-brandon-johnson-migrant-crisis-brighton-park/14136203/

NBC5
— City releases environmental report late Friday showing soil contaminates at Brighton Park migrant site – Bennett Haeberle
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/city-releases-environmental-report-late-friday-showing-soil-contaminates-at-brighton-park-migrant-site/3293204/

CBS2
— Construction on migrant tent camp moves forward in Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/construction-on-migrant-tent-camp-moves-forward-in-chicago/

WGN9
— Brighton Park migrant camp nearing completion, despite opposition – Angelica Sanchez, Eli Ong
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/brighton-park-migrant-camp-nearing-completion-despite-opposition/

FOX32
— Palestinian advocates rally in Chicago against Israeli actions in Gaza
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/palestinian-advocates-rally-in-chicago-against-israeli-actions-in-gaza
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1375804

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: A plea to Biden from longtime immigrants in Chicago: ‘Please don’t forget about us, we need job permits too’ – Laura Rodríguez Presa
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-undocumented-workers-demand-job-permits-new-migrants-20231203-u6d4xzcr2jexbajtp534ridkzq-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville Township on track to levy $800,000 for 708 board, a tenth of the maximum amount possible. – Tess Kenny
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-708-mental-health-board-naperville-levy-st-1203-20231201-pof2krsiqfdnzkrv6zj4empgla-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: A return to tradition: Why Illinois’ primary election is moving back to March in 2024 – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231202/a-return-to-tradition-why-illinois-primary-election-is-moving-back-to-march-in-2024
— Chicago man charged with sex trafficking women at Lombard hotel – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231201/man-charged-with-sex-trafficking-women-at-lombard-hotel

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Small Nuclear Power Plants Approved by Legislature, But No One Producing Them, Except for the Navy
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/03/211100/
— Riley Township Requests 7% More
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/03/riley-township-requests-7-more/
— Riley Township Road District Asks for 7% Tax Increase
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/riley-township-road-district-asks-for-7-tax-increase/
— Inflation Bidenomics Didn’t Cause
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/03/inflation-bidenomics-didnt-cause/
— Bidenomics – Inflation Biden Did Cause
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/bidenomics-cartoon/
— UPDATED: Ron DeSantis Crushes Gavin Newsom in Head-to-Head Debate Mrs. Newsom Threw in the Towel for Gavin
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/desantiswins/
— A Lesson from the Son of an Illegal Mexican Immigrant
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/a-lesson-from-the-son-of-an-illegal-mexican-immigrant/
— LaHood: “Fixation on ESG Activism…Leaving…Retirement at Risk”
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/lahood-fixation-on-esg-activism-leaving-retirement-at-risk/
— State Rep. Steven Reick wants more accountability over child care regulators
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/02/state-rep-steven-reick-wants-more-accountability-over-child-care-regulators/
— Tax Money Paying for Migrants’ Food
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/tax-money-paying-for-migrants-food/
— Johnsburg Village President Explains “Non-Public Forum” Parts of Village Hall
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/johnsburg-village-president-explains-non-public-forum-parts-of-village-hall/
— Keneally Interviewed on WIND Morning Show about Pot Dangers
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/keneally-interviewed-on-wind-morning-show/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK POST
— Migrant boat washes up on Malibu beach near Barbra Streisand home – Isabel Vincent
https://nypost.com/2023/12/02/news/migrant-boat-lands-near-celebrity-mansions-in-malibu/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Eliminating federal intrusion in education – Sheri Few
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/eliminating_federal_intrusion_in_education_.html
— The Republican Party is saturated with abject cowards – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/the_republican_party_is_saturated_with_abject_cowards.html

AMERICAN WIRE
— Boatload of illegals makes landfall near Malibu home of star who bashed Trump’s wall – Vivek Saxena
https://americanwirenews.com/boatload-of-illegals-makes-landfall-near-malibu-home-of-star-who-bashed-trumps-wall/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Boatload of illegals makes landfall near Malibu home of star who bashed Trump’s wall – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/02/boatload-of-illegals-makes-landfall-near-malibu-home-of-star-who-bashed-trumps-wall-1416827/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Foreign Students Who Celebrate Hamas Atrocities Can and Should Be Deported. – George Fishman
https://cis.org/Oped/Foreign-Students-Who-Celebrate-Hamas-Atrocities-Can-and-Should-Be-Deported

FEDERALIST
— Transgender Your Businesses, Nonprofits, And Schools, Or No Federal Grants For You – JOY PULLMANN
https://thefederalist.com/2023/11/28/transgender-your-businesses-nonprofits-and-schools-or-no-federal-grants-for-you/

FOX BUSINESS
— Liberal city mayors feel the heat as sanctuary city policies bring heavy costs. New York City recently slashed budgets to policing, education and sanitation as migrants strained city services. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/liberal-city-mayors-feel-heat-sanctuary-city-policies-bring-heavy-costs

FOX NEWS
— The left’s Hitler comparisons to Trump are ‘so dangerous’: Tulsi Gabbard (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, if you are a conservative, the more demographics that you share with Hitler, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters paint you as being Hitler.)
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6342213740112

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Activists at University of Iowa Planning a ‘Trans Day of Revenge’ “The flier instructs attendees to cover their face and hair.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/12/activists-at-university-of-iowa-planning-a-trans-day-of-revenge/

NEWSMAX
— DEI Rules Growing in Colleges, Universities – Sandy Fitzgerald (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs use DEI to get rid of Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.).
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dei-colleges-diversity/2023/12/02/id/1144522/

PJ MEDIA
— Chicago’s Tent City to Sit On Land Polluted With Arsenic and Other Poisons – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/02/chicagos-tent-city-to-sit-on-land-polluted-with-arsenic-and-other-poisons-n4924421
— Border Patrol Closing Arizona Crossing Overwhelmed With Illegals – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/02/border-patrol-closing-arizona-crossing-overwhelmed-with-illegals-n4924417
— Merry Christmas, Libs: BLM-Backed Policies Have Killed More Black People Than the KKK – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2023/12/02/its-official-in-just-three-years-blm-has-killed-more-black-people-than-the-klan-n4924352
— Confederate Is the New Nazi—NY Times Compares Trump to Jefferson Davis – STEPHEN KRUISER (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly paint Democrats as having been the Union Army in the Civil War and Republicans as having been the Confederate Army.)
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2023/11/29/confederate-is-the-new-naziny-times-compares-trump-to-jefferson-davis-n4924328

TOWNHALL
— Swanky Beaches of Malibu Bombarded With Illegal Migrants – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/12/02/swanky-beaches-of-malibu-bombarded-with-illegal-migrants-n2631915
— The Border Crisis Just Got Worse – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/12/02/the-border-crisis-just-got-worse-n2631929
— Chevrolet Went the Anti-Bud Light Route for Their Holiday Commercial – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2023/12/02/alas-a-holiday-commercial-without-the-woke-nonsense-n2631925
— The Deceit and the Truth of Strength in Diversity – Jeff Utsch (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.).
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffutsch/2023/12/03/the-deceit-and-the-truth-of-strength-in-diversity-n2631887

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden’s Borders: Foreign-Born US Population Hits Highest Level Ever Recorded in American History – Jack Davis (COMMENT: Employers prefer foreign-born workers because foreign-born workers work for less money. If there had been as many foreign-born workers in America when I was young, they would have gotten the jobs that I got or the wages that I got would have been much lower. I did yard work, delivered newspapers, washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, and delivered mail. Those jobs enabled me to buy three new cars, pay for my college expenses, and graduate debt-free from NIU when I was 21 in 1970 owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/bidens-borders-foreign-born-us-population-hits-highest-level-ever-recorded-american-history/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Trump’s VP: Ranking the candidates from most likely to least – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4337919-trump-vp-ranking-potential-candidates/
— Ever-increasingly, because Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly give more and more and more preference to those who are liberal, moderate, Democrat, RINO, minority, female, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, achieving the American Dream is ever-increasingly more difficult for those who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4331898-the-american-dream-is-not-about-getting-rich/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Contaminants being removed from vacant Chicago lot where migrant housing is planned
https://apnews.com/article/chicago-migrants-vacant-lot-contaminants-831a3060d4ed03a856a4a61a27302850
— Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say – FRANK BAJAK and MARC LEVY
https://www.wgauradio.com/news/science/breaches-by-iran/QPGDIEBZI7NRZ5MKEIMK44ENZU/

REUTERS
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect that employers, and everyone else, will ever-increasingly discriminate against those who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, married, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/gannett-moves-toss-white-workers-challenge-diversity-goals-2023-11-27/

CNBC
— Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy on the bench includes deciding votes on affirmative action, abortion – Morgan Smith (COMMENT: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, that is, they have always promoted patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/01/sandra-day-oconnor-dies-at-93-her-legacy-on-the-bench-.html

YAHOO NEWS
— George Santos expulsion gets SNL parody as he plots revenge
https://au.news.yahoo.com/george-santos-plots-revenge-expulsion-103552284.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats say “What to Know About the Migrant Crisis in New York City” and say “Over 100,000 migrants have arrived in the city over the last year” and ask “Why are they coming to New York?” and ask “what will happen to them next?”
https://www.nytimes.com/article/nyc-migrant-crisis-explained.html
— Democrats say “How Trump and His Allies Plan to Wield Power in 2025. Trump and his allies are already laying the groundwork for a possible second Trump presidency, forging plans for an even more extreme agenda than his first term.” (COMMENT: My critics/opponents demand blind loyalty to them and to them only. They destroy those who do not give them blind loyalty. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-2025-second-term.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As part of that plan, Mr. Trump also intends to revive an effort from the end of his presidency to alter civil-service rules that protect career government professionals, enabling him to fire tens of thousands of federal workers and replace them with loyalists.)
Serge Schmemann
— Democracy Relies on Local Newspapers – Serge Schmemann (COMMENT: Since 2000, GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters have ever-increasingly filled the ever-increasing Republican communication void in Illinois. Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations in Illinois do not want anyone to read articles that promote the individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/26/opinion/local-newspapers-democracy-journalism.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/opinion/politics/life-without-regret.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/business/darien-gap-china-immigration.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The mega rich are the new political bosses. Is that bad for democracy? Billionaires and multimillionaires exert growing influence in presidential races. But regular citizens — the voters — will have their say. – Dan Balz (COMMENT: Billionaires and multimillionaires want illegal immigration because they want cheap labor. The less money that you have, the more that illegal immigration harms you.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/02/billionaires-presidential-politics-power/

FAST COMPANY
— These 10 jobs pay the most. Women are underrepresented in 9 of them. Only pharmacists have achieved gender equity among the country’s highest-paying fields. – SHALENE GUPTA (COMMENT: What jobs did you have? How underrepresented were females in them? Because females were dramatically underrepresented in the bad jobs that I had including GAO Analyst, IRS Revenue Officer, and postal employee, my Democrat superiors gave them tremendous preference and especially to those who were Democrat, minority, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90986423/10-highest-paying-occupations-women-representation-study
— Over half of employees, including white men, downplay parts of their identity to fit in better at work. – SHALENE GUPTA (COMMENT: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, Firestone Stores 1970-1972, and Post Office 1966-1969, I downplayed the fact that I was conservative, Republican, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, Crete resident 1948-1972, Wheaton resident since 1978, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844 because far too many of my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates disapproved of, despised, if not hated those like me who were the aforesaid.)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90982011/covering-workplace-study-white-men-identity-downplay-deloitte-nyu
— These Gen Z employees have discovered the secret to getting a bigger raise—switch jobs. A growing crop of savvy younger workers are refusing to settle for modest cost-of-living wage increases. They say it’s all about knowing your marketplace value. – SHALENE GUPTA (COMMENT: In 1980 when I was 31 years old, because my Democrat IRS superiors had dramatically lowered my “market value” a) by not promoting me since 1974, b) by disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974, c) by disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and d) by ignoring, dismissing, and belittling my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, I took a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut to transfer to GAO. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90979371/gen-z-employees-pay-raises-job-hopping-bigger-salaries

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Trump Plans to Make Civil Service a MAGA Spoils System – Ed Kilgore (COMMENT: The top priority for my Democrat superiors in the federal government was hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially those who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors had not been in America for a long time. Consequently, their top priority was wasting the careers of and getting rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those like me who were White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. It is called political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I should write a book about that.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/12/trump-plans-to-make-civil-service-a-maga-spoils-system.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There have been many credible reports that a second Trump administration would feature an assault on the federal civil service system in order to reduce “deep state” resistance to his authoritarian ambitions — or to use his terms for it, to “drain the swamp” — while stuffing the higher levels of the federal bureaucracy with political appointees. Those of us who are history-minded have immediately thought of this as threatening a return to the “spoils system” of the 19th century, which was more or less ended by enactment of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 (signed into law by Republican president and reformed spoilsman Chester Alan Arthur). But the more we know about Team Trump’s plans, this understanding of what they want to do in staffing the federal government is looking inadequate and anachronistic. The spoils system beneficiaries of the distant past were by and large party foot-soldiers rewarded for attending dreary local meetings, talking up the party’s candidates in newspapers and forums, and most of all getting out the vote on Election Day. No one much cared what they believed in their heart of hearts about issues of the day, or how they came to their convictions. It was enough that they put on the party yoke and helped pull the bandwagon to victory.)

December 2, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Amid city delays, state pitching in additional $2M to feed migrants. Another $2 million will be matched by the Chicago Food Depository, which has already been providing meals to migrants since June, in partnership with 15 minority-owned restaurants in Chicago. – Tina Sfondeles and Michael Loria
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/1/23984676/migrant-crisis-state-funding-food-shelters
— Brighton Park migrant tent site had mercury, arsenic, other contaminants — but city deems it ‘safe for temporary residential use’. City officials say the most problematic metals and chemicals have been removed. State environmental officials will have to sign off before the project is finalized. – Brett Chase
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/1/23984897/brighton-park-migrant-tent-site-polluted-mercury-arsenic
— George Santos expelled from Congress, how Illinois members voted. Three members from the Illinois delegation declined to vote to expel the New York congressman from the U.S. House. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/12/1/23984825/george-santos-expelled-congress-illinois-members-how-voted

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State, food bank step in to keep migrants fed during December amid city contract delay – Dan Petrella and Nell Salzman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-migrant-shelter-food-funding-20231201-wfulc7nqkjbvffpu5s6hgj7wda-story.html
— Man with gun, $60,000 worth of drugs arrested at contentious West Loop encampment – Jake Sheridan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-drug-arrest-west-loop-encampment-20231202-ugdp2q3ov5gfnhy6cpjonofzt4-story.html
— Amid drug abuse crisis, state mounts effort to recruit and train more counselors – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-substance-abuse-counselors-illinois-funding-20231201-zuayskeocrhtxohu2dhw2cynku-story.html
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-prohibition-immigration-crisis-asylum-work-permits-20231201-3lfoqpqodrdddah6nbicggpsdy-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly a) promote more illegal immigration and b) blame Republicans for illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/law/chicago-migrant-crisis-lawyers-volunteer-aid-asylum-seekers#/

ABC7
— City’s goal to get Chicago migrants out of police stations by Friday likely to be unmet – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-in-police-stations-migrant-shelters/14129784/
— Brighton Park migrant camp site environmental report shows soil was contaminated – Ward Image
https://abc7chicago.com/brighton-park-chicago-migrant-camp-environmental-report-protest/14130832/
— Progressive Ald. Jeanette Taylor levels harsh criticism of Brandon Johnson in podcast interview. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/jeanette-taylor-brandon-johnson-the-ben-jovarsky-show-chicago-city-council/14130257/

CBS2
— Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review – MATTHEW CRAMER
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-migrant-tent-camp-brighton-park-environmental-review/
— Under Chicago Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase in Chicago.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/downtown-chicago-tree-lighting-victims-violence/

WGN9
— Elk Grove passes ordinance to help migrants while keeping community safe – Andrea Medina, Peter Curi
https://wgntv.com/news/northwest-suburbs/elk-grove-passes-ordinance-to-help-migrants-while-keeping-community-safe/

FOX32
— A third Chicago suburb (Elk Grove Village) implements new rules to restrict migrant stays
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/elk-grove-village-new-rules-restrict-migrant-stays
— Chicago businessman Willie Wilson giving away more than $333K in free gas, groceries this weekend. – Scott Schneider
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-willie-wilson-free-gas-groceries

WTTW
— State, Greater Chicago Food Depository to Spend Additional $4M on Meals for Migrants; City to Take Over Next Year – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/01/state-greater-chicago-food-depository-spend-additional-4m-meals-migrants-city-take-over

WBEZ
— Biden lets Chicago replace dangerous lead water lines much slower than other cities. The president is ordering cities to replace lead pipes for drinking water within a decade. Chicago is getting at least 40 years to fix the problem. – Brett Chase
https://www.wbez.org/stories/biden-lets-chicago-replace-dangerous-lead-water-lines-much-slower-than-other-cities/e4688513-0797-4908-b8c0-5fdf7ba7ab6a
— Democrats ever-increasingly do everything that they can to make children sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/the-rundown-anna-deshawn-is-making-the-queer-radio-she-never-heard-growing-up/925804ea-24ac-4d15-bb50-0935f134c5c3

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says state has settled labor dispute at migrant tent city
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/01/pritzker-says-state-has-settled-labor-dispute-at-migrant-tent-city/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/01/afternoon-roundup-195/
— Citing ‘delays’ in Chicago’s procurement process, Pritzker announces $2 million to feed asylum seekers
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/01/citing-delays-in-chicagos-procurement-process-pritzker-announces-2-million-to-feed-for-asylum-seekers/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Tax Money Paying for Migrants’ Food
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/tax-money-paying-for-migrants-food/

JOHN KASS
— Criminal (In)Justice The Chicago Way: What Left Wing Hysterics Get Wrong
https://johnkassnews.com/criminal-injustice-the-chicago-way-what-left-wing-hysterics-get-wrong/

JEFF BERKOWITZ
— Fact checking the IL Governor: Gov Pritzker contends violent crime has been declining in Chicago for three years. Is he correct? We discuss, you decide.
https://jeffberkowitz208.substack.com/p/fact-checking-the-il-governor-gov

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— FEWER COPS IS HOW MAYOR PLANS TO MAKE CHICAGO SAFER? – Paul Vallas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-fewer-cops-is-how-mayor-plans-to-make-chicago-safer/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Jim Durkin’s Demise: Former House GOP Leader Admits Defeat Before Battle, Blaming Trump’s Influence
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/12/jim-durkins-demise-former-house-gop-leader-admits-defeat-before-battle-blaming-trumps-influence.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Walmart latest big advertiser to pull out of Musk’s X amid widening concerns over hate speech – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/1/walmart-latest-big-advertiser-to-pull-out-of-musks/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Brandon Johnson is destroying Chicago in a hurry – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/brandon-johnson-is-destroying-chicago-in-a-hurry
— Illinois retailer files Supreme Court emergency plea to halt state assault-style weapons ban – Misty Severi
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/illinois-retailer-assault-weapon-supreme-court
— Democrats shouldn’t be surprised by their Left flank’s radicalism – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/democrats-shouldnt-be-surprised-by-their-left-flanks-radicalism

AMAC
— The Left’s Dangerous Indifference To Antisemitism – Tammy Bruce
https://amac.us/newsline/society/the-lefts-dangerous-indifference-to-antisemitism/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Inside the Woke Air Force – Josh Culper
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/12/inside_the_woke_air_force.html
— Eliminating federal intrusion in education – Sheri Few
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/eliminating_federal_intrusion_in_education_.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta is approving loans based on DEI criteria, but it gets worse… – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/01/federal-home-loan-bank-of-atlanta-is-approving-loans-based-on-dei-criteria-but-it-gets-worse-1416573/

BREITBART
— Chicago Suburbs Block Government-Imposed Migrant Housing with Big Hotel Taxes – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/12/01/chicago-suburbs-block-government-imposed-migrant-housing-with-big-hotel-taxes/
— Sanctuary State Illinois: Newly Arrived Migrant Accused of Beating Wife, Children – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/01/sanctuary-state-illinois-newly-arrived-migrant-accused-of-beating-wife-children/

DAILY SIGNAL
— House Panel Moves to Stop Noncitizen Voting, Foreign Funding of US Referendums – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/01/house-moves-stop-noncitizen-voting-foreign-funding-elections/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Don’t Invite Parents’: Illinois School Teacher Called LGBT Club ‘Bubbles’ To Keep It From Being Identified – Leif Le Mahieu
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dont-invite-parents-school-teacher-called-lgbt-club-bubbles-to-keep-it-from-being-identified-emails-show

FEDERALIST
— Those Who Want Nonwhite Students To Succeed Support School Choice, Not Segregation. – CHRISTOPHER JACOBS
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/01/those-who-want-nonwhite-students-to-succeed-support-school-choice-not-segregation/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Tip for Public Officials: Thinking About Sanctuary Policies? Read the Warning Label First.
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/12/01/tip-public-officials-thinking-about-sanctuary-policies-read-warning-label-first

FOX NEWS
— Lindsey Graham torches antisemitism in Democratic ranks: We would’ve told post-9/11 critics to ‘go to Hell’ Graham praised Sen. Schumer for his floor speech condemning antisemitism. – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/lindsey-graham-torches-antisemitism-democratic-ranks-told-post-critics-go-hell

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Pritzker’s Tone-Deaf, Dark-Money Campaign Goals Are the Real Extremism – Sarah Parshall Perry
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/pritzkers-tone-deaf-dark-money-campaign-goals-are-the-real-extremism

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Jewish High Schoolers Abandon Ivy League Aspirations in Response to Campus Antisemitism – ARI BLAFF
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/jewish-high-schoolers-abandon-ivy-league-aspirations-in-response-to-campus-antisemitism/
— Federal Judge Rejects Texas Request to Bar Border Agents from Cutting Razor Wire – DAVID ZIMMERMANN (COMMENT: Democrats have declared war not only on Texas, but on America.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/federal-judge-rejects-texas-request-to-bar-border-agents-from-cutting-razor-wire/

NEWSMAX
— Christie: ‘I Don’t Hate Donald Trump’ – Michael Katz (COMMENT: Of course, my critics/opponents deny that they hate me because I support the following planks in the Republican Party platform: a) individual responsibility, b) traditional marriage and family, c) right to life, d) immigration, e) illegal drugs, f) Second Amendment, and/or g) equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). Of course, my critics/opponents deny that they hate me because of any of my demographics: conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), draft avoider, Protestant, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years (9 of which IRS), federal retiree for more than 26 years, Crete resident for 24 years, Wheaton resident since 1978, etc.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/chris-christie-donald-trump-2024/2023/12/01/id/1144497/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Even though former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been a pit bull in attacking Donald Trump during the Republican presidential primary season, he told Newsmax Friday it is not because of any personal animosity against the former president. “Let me make it clear: I don’t hate Donald Trump,” Christie told “Eric Bolling The Balance.” “I just don’t believe he’s fit to be president of the United States. There’s a big difference between that. There’s no personal hatred on my part at all.”)

OPEN THE BOOKS
— The San Francisco Poop Map By OpenTheBooks In Real Time. In 2022 and 2023, case reports of human waste in the public way spiked to all-time highs. More than 270,000 cases reported since 2011. – ADAM ANDRZEJEWSKI
https://openthebooks.substack.com/p/updated-the-san-francisco-poop-map

PJ MEDIA
— Republicans Oust Santos, Don’t Hold Biden, Mayorkas Accountable – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2023/12/01/republicans-oust-santos-dont-hold-biden-mayorkas-accountable-n4924402
— You Won’t Believe Who Is Joining the GOP in Calling for Restrictions on Immigration. – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/01/you-wont-believe-who-is-joining-gop-in-calling-for-restrictions-on-immigration-n4924399

POST MILLENNIAL
— Chicago residents fight back as city builds new housing for illegal immigrants. “Nobody was really told this was going to happen, they basically said, ‘we’re going to do this, shut up,’ ” community member Michael Patlan said. – Hannah Nightingale
https://thepostmillennial.com/chicago-residents-fight-back-as-city-builds-new-housing-for-illegal-immigrants

TURNING POINT USA
— Illinois High School Accused of Concealing Students’ LGBT Club Participation from Parents
https://www.tpusa.com/live/illinois-high-school-accused-of-concealing-students-lgbt-club-participation-from-parents

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— The massive burden of Biden’s undocumented immigrants – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4335598-the-massive-burden-of-bidens-illegal-immigrants/
— Tucker Carlson says he’s backing Trump in 2024 – DOMINICK MASTRANGELO
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4337154-tucker-carlson-trump-2024/

CNN
— Migrants in Chicago struggle with freezing temperatures
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/12/01/exp-migrants-cold-chicago-whitney-wild-pkg-120104aseg1-cnni-u-s-.cnn

REUTERS
— Chicago homeless migrants shelter faces backlash – Eric Cox
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/chicago-homeless-migrants-shelter-faces-backlash-2023-12-01/
— Texas must remove Rio Grande migrant barrier, US appeals court rules – Daniel Wiessner (COMMENT: Democrats have declared war not only on Texas, but on America.)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/texas-must-remove-rio-grande-migrant-barrier-us-appeals-court-rules-2023-12-01/

CBS NEWS
— Tucker Carlson once texted he hated Trump “passionately.” Now he’s endorsing him for president. – C MANDLER
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tucker-carlson-endorses-donald-trump-2024/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Santos as being like Trump. The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being like Trump. Since 2015, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their operatives have stressed that I share the following demographics with Trump: conservative, Republican, White, male, old (I was born in 1948), draft avoider, non-poor, married, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/opinion/george-santos-trump.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Second-Term Plans: Anti-‘Woke’ University, ‘Freedom Cities’ Former president wants more active government, upending GOP orthodoxy. – Andrew Restuccia and Aaron Zitner
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trumps-second-term-plans-anti-woke-university-freedom-cities-28f8123d

GOVERNING
— Isn’t It Time to Rid Ourselves of Political Parties? – Jabari Simama (COMMENT: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Ever-increasingly, the more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that Republican candidates and elected officials support, the harder that leaders of Republican organizations in Illinois work against them: a) individual responsibility, b) traditional marriage and family, c) right to life, d) immigration, e) illegal drugs, f) Second Amendment, and/or g) equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). I should write a book about that.)
https://www.governing.com/now/isnt-it-time-to-rid-ourselves-of-political-parties

FORBES
— 10 Job-Seeking Strategies That Work – Carmelina Piedra (COMMENT: If you had been me, what job-seeking strategy would you have used after my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old? How would you have dealt with that adverse action and their previous adverse actions? They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They never promoted me to GS-14 and they delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. They assigned me to audits of IRS for only 3 (1986-1988) of the almost 18 years that I worked for them. They forced me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS in 1980, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10. They ignored, downplayed, dismissed, belittled a) my becoming a Certified Forensic Accountant in 1997, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, Government Financial Manager in 1994, and Fraud Examiner in 1990, b) my becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, c) my passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981 and my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) my earning a master’s degree in finance from IIT in 1997, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and e) my having worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/12/01/10-job-seeking-strategies-that-work/

DAILY KOS
— I think Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be our next President. Seriously. I want to tell you why. – Michael Pessman
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/11/28/2208557/-I-think-Illinois-Gov-JB-Pritzker-should-be-our-next-President-Seriously-I-want-to-tell-you-why

December 1, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Migrant handouts and the stifling of the American Dream – Juan Rangel
https://chicagotribune.search.yahoo.com/search
— Restricting Chicagoans from their own City Council chamber is a terrible Brandon Johnson move – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorials-brandon-johnson-city-council-wbez-democracy-20231130-popz6oxozbgtfejdgfauvo2t4a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Corruption in Illinois breeds voter cynicism, but what about voter apathy? People might be more cynical and their government more expensive, but voter interest in state elections has only increased in the face of seemingly endless corruption. – Dave McKinney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/1/23982415/corruption-impact-voter-behavior-burke-madigan
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/30/23982579/migrants-families-racism-venezuela-chicago-tents-nuclear-power-plant-war-letters
— Biden lets Chicago replace dangerous lead water lines much slower than other cities. The president is ordering cities to replace lead pipes for drinking water within a decade. Chicago is getting at least 40 years to fix the problem. – Brett Chase (COMMENT: How much lead did you ingest when you were young? For the first 5 years of my life, I lived in an apartment above a hardware store built in the mid-1800s. For the next 19 years, I lived in a house built in 1926.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/30/23983127/biden-orders-lead-water-service-lines-chicago

NBC5
— Religious leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woodlawn-church-hosts-banquet-to-unite-migrants-community-residents/3292258/

CBS2
— Chicago Public Schools student tops $1 million in offers for college scholarships. – NATALIE GOLDSTICK (COMMENT: What scholarship offers did you get? I got none. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed that and that I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my graduating high school class and that my ACT score was only 24.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-student-million-college-scholarships/
— Thieves try to steal ATM in Chicago crash-and-grab (COMMENT: How strongly is your home protected against crash-and-grab?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/thieves-try-to-steal-atm-in-chicago-crash-and-grab/

FOX32
— Congress demands transparency about aliens. A handful of members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are saying the truth is out there, and the American people have a right to know it.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1374818
— Chicago teen earns doctoral degree. A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. (COMMENT: Timing is everything. I did not earn my first master’s degree (MBA) until I was 27 in 1976. In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, that was a big mistake. I took only one graduate evening business course at a time at Loyola starting when I was 23 in 1972 while I was an IRS employee. I should have taken two if not three if not four courses at a time, but my focus during that time was my new IRS job first in Harvey 1972-1973, then at 63rd & Halsted in Chicago 1973-1974, and then downtown Chicago starting in 1974. Further, I could have afforded to pay more tuition faster if I had not a) bought a new Corvette in 1971, b) bought a new town home in University Park in 1972, c) bought a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974, or d) bought a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976. In today’s dollars, between 1972 and 1976, my IRS salary increased from $52,022/year to $98,431/year. Because I had not made GS-13 ($109,732/year in today’s dollars) by the time I was 25 in 1974, IRS wrote off as being much too old to have a successful IRS career.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1375033

WTTW
— Illinois Supreme Court Rules FOID Records Exempt From Public Disclosure – Peter Hancock
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/30/illinois-supreme-court-rules-foid-records-exempt-public-disclosure
— Johnson Drops Plan to House Migrants at Amundsen Park Field House After Backlash – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/30/johnson-drops-plan-house-migrants-amundsen-park-field-house-after-backlash

WBEZ
— New seating protocols at Chicago’s City Council meetings draw sharp criticisms. “There should not be VIP seating for residents of Chicago to watch their government at work,” the ACLU said of the new policy. – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/stories/critics-decry-new-chicago-city-council-seating-protocols/a61f18bf-6da7-4050-b727-3f5b3b0a5fe7?preview=1701368742976
— Religious leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-pastor-on-housing-migrants-in-his-church-this-is-your-new-home/32430c5a-9e52-4a63-9fc9-5c8f17e180c2
— HUD says aldermanic prerogative limits housing options in Chicago (COMMENT: Elected officials want voters in their districts to share their demographics (race, gender, age, religion, national origin, etc.), but only those who have lots of money to give them.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/hud-says-aldermanic-prerogative-limits-housing-options-in-chicago/9c631476-466e-43ab-9863-fa65ebeab0ee
— How does corruption impact democracy? Take a look at Illinois. A WBEZ analysis shows that while people may be more cynical and government is more expensive, voter interest in state elections has only increased. – Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/stories/corruptions-impact-on-democracy/d4c4a486-bad6-4b98-a9c4-a9f188cb13fc

WGN RADIO
— The pros and cons to becoming a landlord. – Michael DeLeonardis, Ashley Bihun (COMMENT: I reluctantly was a landlord 1976-1984 because I could not sell my University Park town home ( https://www.redfin.com/IL/University-Park/774-Sunset-Ct-60484/unit-5/home/23344604 ) without suffering a big loss.)
https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/video-home-sweet-home-chicago/the-pros-and-cons-to-becoming-a-landlord/

WGLT
— Most Asian Americans say they face discrimination and are often treated as foreigners – Ayana Archie (COIMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997, they a) assigned me to work for, work with, and/or supervise all their Asian American employees and b) did everything that they could to turn them against me.)
https://www.wglt.org/2023-11-30/most-asian-americans-say-they-face-discrimination-and-are-often-treated-as-foreigners

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Why Does This West Side High School Have Only 33 Students? Frederick Douglass Academy High School’s low enrollment numbers are a microcosm of the West Side’s history of disinvestment over the years, neighbors said. – Trey Arline
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/11/30/why-does-this-west-side-high-school-only-have-33-students/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Statistically, the low enrollment means Douglass has some of the highest per-pupil spending in the district. The high school is spending just over $68,000 per student compared to the district average of $18,287, statistics from the Illinois State Board of Education show. Douglass’ spending per student is up 20 percent this year, according to the state.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-193/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/30/afternoon-roundup-194/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois households are burdened with $40,000 in pension debt. Without reform, that’s coming out of your wallet.
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-households-are-burdened-with-40000-in-pension-debt-without-reform-thats-coming-out-of-your-wallet-wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ron DeSantis Crushes Gavin Newsom in Head-to-Head Debate. No doubt DeSantis representing mainstream conservatism overwhelms Newsom defending 2020s leftist/progressivism as Newsom flames out on biggest stage – John Lopez
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/desantiswins/
— Illinois State Police Provide Place to Report Public Corruption, a Subject which Democratic Party Attorneys General Virtually Ignore
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/illinois-state-police-provide-place-to-report-public-corruption-a-subject-which-democratic-party-attorney-generals-virtually-ignore/
— Kane County Board Republicans Coming off Their Victories Stopping Multiple Tax Hikes Are a Wide Awake Bunch!
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/kanecoboard/
— Uberwaste in Chicago School System
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/uberwaste-in-chicago-school-system/
— IL-11 UPDATED with COMMENTS: No Surprises with Congressional Filings as all Five Candidates Filed Monday
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/il11_initial/
— Ness Files Petitions for Third Term
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/ness-files-petitions-for-third-term/
— Higher Prices Under Joe Biden’s Watch
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/higher-prices-under-joe-bidens-watch/
— When Albie Adams Was McHenry Township Supervisor
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/30/when-albie-adams-was-mchenry-township-supervisor/
— 11th Congressional District Dems Pressure Bill Foster to Call for Gaza Ceasefire
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/11th-congressional-district-dems-pressure-bill-foster-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire/
— Chicago Mayor Intimates Republicans Unhappy the Civil War Freed Slaves
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/chicago-mayor-intimates-republicans-unhappy-the-civil-war-freed-slaves/
— Fox River Grove School Districts Goes for Almost 10% Real Estate Tax Hike
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/01/fox-river-grove-school-districts-goes-for-almost-10-real-estate-tax-hike/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DeSantis-Newsom Fox faceoff turns into food fight over everything – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/30/ron-desantis-gavin-newsom-lob-insults-talk-some-po/
— House passes bill to shut down N.Y. migrant camp on national park land – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/30/house-passes-bill-to-shut-down-ny-migrant-camp-on-/
— More people carrying concealed weapons even as permits drop. John Lott study finds geographical, social shifts for guns as ‘constitutional carry’ spreads. – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/30/more-people-carrying-concealed-weapons-even-as-per/
— Government must encourage personal responsibility – Steve Moses and Brian Blase (COMMENT: My parents and teachers promoted individual responsibility. That motivated me to earn four college degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/30/government-must-encourage-personal-responsibility-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Four takeaways from DeSantis-Newsom debate: ‘Lion’s den’ – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/four-takeaways-desantis-newsom-debate
— Brandon Johnson turns to wild racism accusations to excuse his failures – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/brandon-johnson-wild-racism-accusations
— A look inside the Mayorkas migration machine – Simon Hankinson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/a-look-inside-the-mayorkas-migration-machine
— Auto dealers call on Biden to hit brakes on unrealistic, unachievable electric vehicles mandate – Diana Furchtgott-Roth
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/auto-dealers-biden-hit-brakes-electric-vehicle-mandate
— DeSantis says Florida GOP chairman should ‘step aside’ amid sexual assault investigation – Julia Johnson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/desantis-florida-gop-chairman-step-aside-sexual-assault-investigation

NEW YORK POST
— Nikki Haley rakes in cash — from Democrats looking to stop Trump – Lydia Moynihan
https://nypost.com/2023/11/30/business/nikki-haley-rakes-in-cash-from-democrats-looking-to-stop-trump/
— Rep. Carlos Gimenez warns ‘growing trend’ of Chinese nationals illegally entering US – Josh Christenson
https://nypost.com/2023/11/30/news/carlos-gimenez-growing-trend-of-chinese-nationals-illegally-in-us/
— Europe’s clash of cultures — and antisemitism — is coming to America – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2023/11/30/opinion/europes-clash-of-cultures-and-antisemitism-is-coming-to-america/
— We can solve NYC’s migrant crisis — we did 100 years ago – Jeremy Beck
https://nypost.com/2023/11/29/opinion/we-can-solve-nycs-migrant-crisis-we-did-100-years-ago/
— DeSantis, Newsom debate is a glimpse of Sunshine, America – Isaac Schorr
https://nypost.com/2023/12/01/news/ron-desantis-gavin-newsom-debate-is-a-glimpse-of-sunshine-america/
— DeSantis mocks Newsom over his father-in-law leaving California for Florida in fiery Fox News debate – Victor Nava
https://nypost.com/2023/12/01/news/desantis-mocks-newsom-over-his-father-in-law-leaving-california-for-florida/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Schumer suddenly realizes he’s leading the party of anti-Semitism – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/schumer_suddenly_realizes_hes_leading_the_party_of_antisemitism.html
— The moral abyss of the Left’s anti-Semitism – Molly Slag
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/the_moral_abyss_of_the_lefts_antisemitism.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Top takeaways from Newsom’s one-on-one face-off with DeSantis. It exceeded expectations. – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/01/top-takeaways-from-newsoms-one-on-one-face-off-with-desantis-it-exceeded-expectations-1416461/

BREITBART
— Durbin (D-IL) acknowledged that “we have to have a new process at the border, which brings order to the situation, which has been overwhelmed by the numbers of refugees from all over the world.” But denounced eliminating the president’s parole authority to unilaterally allow people to enter the country. – IAN HANCHETT (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more hatred that Democrats and RINOs promote against you. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed that my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/11/30/durbin-the-border-is-overwhelmed-but-we-cant-keep-president-from-allowing-people-in-unilaterally/
— Foreign-Born Population Hits 49.5 Million Under Biden – Largest Ever in American History – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/30/foreign-born-population-hits-49-5-million-under-biden-largest-ever-american-history/

CENTER SQUARE
— Darin LaHood: ESG policies put retirement savings plans ‘at risk’ – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_79583a06-8fc8-11ee-9583-3f65cb9f7b3e.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— 6 Takeaways From Newsom-DeSantis Debate – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/30/4-takeaways-from-newsom-desantis-debate/
— House Passes Bill Barring Funding to House Illegal Aliens on Federal Land – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/30/house-passes-bill-prohibiting-federal-funds-house-illegal-aliens-federal-land/

DAILY WIRE
— DeSantis Shows San Francisco Poop Map During Newsom Debate
https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-desantis-shows-san-francisco-poop-map-during-newsom-debate
— DeSantis Shows Smut Featured In Woke Children’s Books In Schools
https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-desantis-shows-smut-featured-in-woke-childrens-books-in-schools
— Liberal Ford Foundation Pours Millions Into Pro-Amnesty Groups As Border Crossings Surge. Foundation with $16 billion endowment pledges to fight for immigrants to ‘live free of fear, regardless of documentation status’ – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/liberal-ford-foundation-pours-millions-into-pro-amnesty-groups-as-border-crossings-surge

FOX NEWS
— Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter. Chicago residents say the city has ignored their concerns about a new winterized migrant encampment being built in Brighton Park. – Chris Pandolfo
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-residents-rail-planned-migrant-shelter
— Target honchos ‘haven’t learned their lesson’ despite widespread backlash to Pride merchandise. ‘They’ll probably stick their finger in the eye of the consumers once again,’ Consumers’ Research executive director says. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/target-honchos-havent-learned-lesson-despite-widespread-backlash-pride-merchandise
— Takeaways from the fiery Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/top-takeaways-real-winner-of-desantis-newsom-debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPMdj8AwqtY
— DeSantis rips Newsom for praising Biden’s presidency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx7Rk5xNhug
— DeSantis vs Newsom face off on abortion, transgenderism, wokeness and more
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/sean-hannity-ron-desantis-gavin-newsom-debate
— DeSantis: We exposed Gavin Newsom, and failed liberal policies
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6342165980112

HOT AIR
— Graham Advises Abbott to Send “Thousands of Illegal Immigrants” to Ten States (CA, IL, NJ, HI, NM, MA, NJ, OR, MA, and RI) – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/11/30/graham-advises-abbott-to-send-thousands-of-illegal-immigrants-to-ten-states-n595832

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Give America a Real Debate – Editorial
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/12/ron-desantis-and-gavin-newsom-give-america-a-real-debate/

NEWSMAX
— Crime Rise Due to Appeasement – Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/rep-meuser-pennsylvania-crime/2023/11/30/id/1144263/

PJ MEDIA
— What Did DeSantis vs Newsom Do for DeSantis vs Trump? – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2023/12/01/the-morning-briefing-what-did-desantis-vs-newsom-do-for-desantis-vs-trump-n4924363
— 2800+ Illegals Enter Tucson Sector in One Day – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2023/11/30/2800-illegals-enter-tucson-sector-in-one-day-n4924338

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Trump widens lead over DeSantis in new national poll – JULIA MUELLER (COMMENT: I have been a DuPage County Republican Precinct Committeeman (RPC) since 1999. DuPage County RPCs are obligated to help elect those candidates who win Republican primary elections win general elections. I have always done that. But far too many DuPage County RPCs have not done that. Far too many of them destroy their fellow RPCs who did not support their candidates in primaries. I should write a book about those RPCs. I would start with those RPCs who supported Jim Ryan in the 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary. I would focus on those RPCs who did not support Trump in the 2016 or 2020 Republican primaries and are not supporting Trump in 2024 Republican primary. I would focus on those RPCs who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4335554-trump-widens-lead-over-desantis-poll/
— Businesses ever-increasingly get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4335712-record-shattering-1380-businesses-take-part-in-annual-corporate-equality-index/

NEWSWEEK
— Senate Judiciary Committee hearing descended into chaos Thursday, with Republican members criticizing Chairman Dick Durbin, saying that he will face “consequences” for not allowing GOP members to speak. – Matthew Impelli
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-threatens-consequences-meeting-descends-chaos-1848537

MSNBC
— Chicago mayor warns of right-wing extremists fueling migrant hate. Mayor Brandon Johnson called out right-wingers who’ve used the influx of migrants to his state as a wedge issue in his city. – Ja’han Jones (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) make it clear that they are going to use government get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/brandon-johnson-extremists-immigrants-chicago-rcna127492

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats Clash Over Move to Add Asylum Changes to War Funding Bill – Karoun Demirjian
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/us/democrats-asylum-ukraine-israel.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use the Pope to advance the anti-religious Democrat Party platform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/us/catholics-american-conservatives-pope.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use Romney to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/01/mitt-romney-vote-biden/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer. – AP (COMMENT: Democrat destruction of traditional marriage and Democrat destruction of the traditional family promote homelessness.)
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-11-29/cities-crack-down-on-homeless-encampments-advocates-say-thats-not-the-answer

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DeSantis-Newsom Debate Shows the 2024 Campaign That Could Have Been. Florida and California governors clash amid speculation about their futures as potential party standard-bearers. – Molly Ball
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/desantis-newsom-hannity-fox-news-debate-7e04cadd

FORBES
— Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the faster that Democrats and RINOs get rid of you: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/11/29/the-vital-role-of-coaching-in-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

KTRH
— Abbott: Sanctuary Cities Should Prepare for More Busloads of Illegals – Cliff Saunders
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2023-11-30-abbott-sanctuary-cities-should-prepare-for-more-buses-of-illegals/

LEXOLOGY
— Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the faster that Democrats and RINOs get rid of you: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=3eab28e0-adc5-4dbe-96fc-ab5e80ca37da

DAILY MAIL
— Gamblers think DeSantis won the debate: Odds on Florida Governor to win in 2024 get shorter as Newsom’s performance sees his chances swing from 10/1 to 12/1. Despite neither men being at the forefront of their parties’ presidential candidate ticket, scores show gamblers were more impressed with DeSantis. The two men have spent months going at each other’s throats on airwaves and finally got the chance to meet-up face-to-face. – CLAUDIA AORAHA
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12812891/DeSantis-debate-odds-Newsom-performance.html
— America’s foreign-born population has swollen to record-breaking 49.5 MILLION – or 15% of the population – driven by a 2.5 million influx of migrants since Biden entered office. Immigrants now make up 15 percent of America’s 332-million population. Debate rages over whether they stretch social services or grow the economy. – JAMES REINL (COMMENT: If there had been as many immigrants when I was young as there are now, they would have gotten the jobs that I got, and if not that, the wages that I got would have been much lower.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12810297/Immigration-foreign-born-population-swollen-record-49-5-million-influx-illegals-Biden.html

November 28, 2023

Democrat leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they are sure that they have enough voting to assure that no Republican will ever be elected in America again. RINO leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they have all the cheap labor that they can use.

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: In frigid temperatures, candidates line up to submit petitions for March 19 primary – Jeremy Gorner and Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-candidate-filing-illinois-20231128-z7mv3c7ezragjfve4aibceb6we-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Construction on Brighton Park migrant camp to begin with state involvement this week despite aldermanic opposition – Alice Yin, Nell Salzman and Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-migrants-base-camps-38th-california-construction-assessment-20231127-pf4nmhhotnf6tovfdn33ydt5ty-story.html
— Toxic metals at Brighton Park migrant site should rule it out. So why is it proceeding? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorials-brighton-park-toxic-metals-julia-ramirez-brandon-johnson-migrants-20231128-ozjllk4qj5fuvccaisiiddfnl4-story.html
— Robert Jacobsen, DuPage County historian, canning industry executive, dies at 92 – Bob Goldsborough (COMMENT: I had the honor of serving with Jacobsen on the Milton Township Cemeteries Authority 2001-2004.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-robert-jacobsen-obit-20231120-6jte4u4ygnftdpgzqad4v7k5yu-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One of Jacobsen’s greatest achievements started about 2000, when he became the chairman of the newly formed Milton Township Cemeteries Authority. Under state law, townships have the right to declare cemeteries abandoned and then take control of them, and in the late 1990s, Milton Township, which includes unincorporated areas just outside Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Carol Stream, formed a cemetery authority to take over and restore three abandoned cemeteries, Jewell Grove, Pleasant Hill and St. Stephen. Jacobsen recruited volunteers to help him restore the cemeteries, including clearing overgrowth, adding signage, fixing headstones and planting prairie grasses. Jacobsen also began holding annual family remembrance days at each cemetery. “Bob brought dignity and history to those families buried there,” said Wheaton Bank and Trust President Bob Hutchinson, a longtime friend and former neighbor. “He cared deeply about our local history and engaged with many stakeholders to preserve it.” “In these cemeteries are the pioneers that built our community,” Jacobsen told the Tribune in 2010. “I really believe in my heart that people in our community want to know about our history, and it’s just a question of how do you get them involved. The joy of this cemetery activity is that so many people have gotten involved, and so many people have supported a love of history. Volunteers can’t do it all, and you need institutions to lead the way for volunteers to step up.” Marty Keller, a former Milton Township trustee, called Jacobsen “a generational character who both accomplished much and inspired many.” “His dedication to preserving our history led him to write books, restore cemeteries and participate in countless Milton Township activities,” Keller said. “Bob reminded us that few things worth fighting for can be completed quickly. It takes time and commitment by many citizens to create a lasting impact. He was a warm and caring man who possessed a strength of character that will be greatly missed.” . . . Jacobsen also served as a Milton Township Republican committeeman.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City changing migrant arrivals playbook. Taking advantage of a slowing number of buses arriving in Chicago and with an eye toward winter, the city is retooling its approach to welcoming migrants, aiming to soon empty all police stations. – Michael Loria and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/27/23974536/city-changing-migrant-arrivals-playbook
— Mayor, CPS honor high-achieving student ‘Champions’ as the ‘best part of who we are’ – Violet Miller (COMMENT: Were you a high-achieving student? I was not. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed that I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class and that my ACT score was only 24.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/11/27/23978712/city-mayor-honor-high-achieving-cps-champions-across-several-fields
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chicago Public Schools honored more than a dozen students Monday night during the inaugural CPS Champions celebration, which recognizes students outside the usual bounds of athletic and academic honors.)
— Mom sues Hinsdale South after son, a two-time all-conference pick, is cut from basketball team. A Hinsdale South parent is suing the Hinsdale Township High School District and several Hinsdale South employees in an attempt to get her son back on the boys basketball team. – Michael O’Brien (COMMENT: If you complain, you will be retaliated against. Because I have complained since the 1960s about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and up-or-out, those who I have complained about have retaliated against me severely. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me to resign in 1969. My Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and never promoted me beyond GS-12. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take a 21% pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoted me beyond GS-13, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/27/23978493/hinsdale-south-basketball-lawsuit-brendan-savage
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Erin Savage filed the lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. It alleges that Hinsdale South boys basketball coach Michael Belcaster cut her son Brendan after tryouts this fall in retaliation for the family filing a complaint against the previous coach, Michael Moretti.)
— No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day. A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/11/27/23978430/march-primary-congress-cook-county-states-attorney-nominating-petitions-filing-first-day
— City should be more transparent on cleanup of Brighton Park migrant tent site. The city’s tactics seem like another page out of this administration’s handbook: stonewalling the public and elected officials while saying as little as possible. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/27/23978661/brighton-park-migrant-tent-site-environmental-cleanup-mayor-johnson-administration-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURES: Casten, Foster, Schakowsky, Quigley and Garcia facing primary challenges – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231127/casten-foster-schakowsky-quigley-and-garcia-facing-primary-challenges
— FRONT PAGE: Four potential state House rematches materialize for 2024 on first day of filing – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231127/four-potential-state-house-rematches-materialize-for-2024-on-first-day-of-filing
— Races to watch in DuPage, Kane counties: Candidates file petitions for primary – Alicia Fabbre and Rick West
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231127/races-to-watch-in-dupage-kane-counties-candidates-file-petitions-for-primary

ABC7
— Candidates file nominating petitions for various federal, state and local races. Questions about age, ethics could shape high-profile contests. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/when-is-election-day-2024-nominating-petitions-cook-county/14109955/
— State to fund Brighton Park migrant camp, brick and mortar site in Little Village. Lawsuit challenging city’s handling of migrant crisis in court Monday. – Diane Pathieu and Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-brighton-park-south-shore-lawsuit-migrant-crisis-protest/14107531/
— Democrat leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they are sure that they have enough voting to assure that no Republican will ever be elected in America again. RINO leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they have all the cheap labor that they can use.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-mayor-brandon-johnson-migrant-crisis-brighton-park/14111785/

NBC5
— Preparation to turn vacant lot in Brighton Park into migrant camp begins Monday. The controversial plan is moving ahead despite objections from Ald. Julia Ramirez and the neighborhood. – Matt Stefanski
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-migrants-brighton-park-migrant-camp-construction-begins/3287617/
— Walmart employee responds after farewell message on last day of work goes viral. Gail Lewis, who was employed at the Walmart in Morris, Illinois, for 10 years, called the reaction to her message “a dream” – Matt Stefanski (COMMENT: One could compare and contrast how Walmart treated Lewis with how my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors treated me. According to my critics/opponents, all the many big adverse actions that my Democrat superiors took against me were absolutely justified. Further, according to them, instead of me, GAO, IRS, and the Post Office should hired those who were minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Further, according to them, I was grossly overpaid because I should not have been promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, or 1986. Further, according to RINOs, the federal government should be and it is the “employer of last resort” and it should be and it is the dumping ground for those who lack what it takes to succeed in the private sector.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/walmart-employee-responds-after-farewell-message-on-last-day-of-work-goes-viral/3287733/

CBS2
— Migrant tent camp construction could start soon in Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/migrant-tent-camp-construction-could-start-soon-in-chicago/
— Confusion over start of construction of Chicago migrant tent camp as concerns about toxic pollution remain – SABRINA FRANZA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brighton-park-migrant-tent-camp-construction-confusion/
— Construction of Chicago migrant tent camp in Brighton Park not starting yet, mayor’s office says – ANDREW RAMOS, SABRINA FRANZA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brighton-park-migrants-tent-camp-construction-begins/
— Democrats use swastikas to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/swastika-gang-symbol-skokie-pizzeria/

WGN9
— Campaign 2024: Illinois election filings begin – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/campaign-2024-illinois-election-filings-begin/
— Gov. Pritzker, IDHS announce plans to get migrants off the streets, into shelters – Julian Crews
https://wgntv.com/news/gov-pritzker-idhs-announce-plans-to-get-migrants-off-the-streets-into-shelters/
— Migrants awaiting shelter placement face frigid temperatures as winter weather sets in – Gabriel Castillo, Christine Flores
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/migrants-awaiting-shelter-placement-face-frigid-temperatures-as-winter-weather-sets-in/

WTTW
— Election 2024 Gets Underway as Candidates for County, State, Congressional Races File Petitions – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/27/election-2024-gets-underway-candidates-county-state-congressional-races-file-petitions
— State Officials to Use $65M to Build Brighton Park Base Camp, Transform Little Village CVS into Migrant Shelter – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/27/state-officials-use-65m-build-brighton-park-base-camp-transform-little-village-cvs

WGN RADIO
— Did Chicago violate zoning ordinances to shelter migrants? – Brian Althimer
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/did-chicago-violate-zoning-ordinances-to-shelter-migrants/

WBEZ
— Chicago is changing its migrant arrivals playbook. Taking advantage of a slowing number of buses arriving in Chicago and with an eye toward winter, the city is retooling its approach to welcoming migrants, aiming to soon empty all police stations. – Michael Loria and Pat Nabong
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-changing-migrant-arrivals-playbook/d8fc062f-204d-4632-a8ed-3dc6150d69df
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote Black Panthers.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/black-panthers-legacy-image-at-issue-in-feud-over-historic-sites/5e117daa-3000-4812-ab72-69e57bcbd034
— Congressional Dems see potential challengers as 2024 election gets under way. A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot. – Tina Sfondeles
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-congressional-dems-see-potential-challengers-in-2024-election/2b830e8b-c739-4b9a-9358-8d6d6b0dd7bb

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Candidates line up early on first day of filing for the March 19 primary – Steven Spearie and Zach Roth
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/27/candidates-for-federal-state-county-offices-start-filing-in-illinois/71707296007/

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Democrats ever-increasingly push pot in Peoria.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/2023/11/28/2-new-cannabis-dispensaries-are-scheduled-to-open-in-east-peoria-il-marijuana-dispensaries/71718757007/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump plans strict migration crackdown if re-elected: Potential implications for future of U.S. immigration – CORY SMITH
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/do-voters-back-trumps-hard-line-immigration-views-politics-migrants-asylum-seekers-mexico-border-south-central-america-latin-nations-immigrants-election-2024-presidential-campaigns

CITIES 92.9
— Illinois primary races begin to take shape as filing period opens – Greg Bishop
https://www.cities929.com/2023/11/27/illinois-primary-races-begin-to-take-shape-as-filing-period-opens/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst’s DiCianni Ditches Republicans. The local politician plans to run for county recorder as a Democrat. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhursts-dicianni-ditches-republicans

CHICAGO BOOTH REVIEW
— Democrat leaders want public housing.
https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/infographic-how-demolishing-public-housing-increased-inequality

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— As Chicago’s Shelter Rule For Migrant Families Takes Effect, Here Are Three Student Rights To Know. Homeless children have certain rights aimed at maintaining stability for them at school, including the ability to stay at the school they’ve been attending. – Reema Amin (COMMENT: My parents’ transferring me from Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest in 1961 to stay with the Missouri Synod had a tremendous positive impact on me. It put me on track to earn college degrees.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/11/27/as-chicagos-shelter-rule-for-migrant-families-takes-effect-here-are-three-student-rights-to-know/

CWB CHICAGO
— Kia Boys flood Instagram accounts with videos of car thefts, crashes, and stunts
https://cwbchicago.com/2023/11/chicago-kia-boys-instagram-accounts.html

AXIOS CHICAGO
— Democrat leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they are sure that they have enough voting to assure that no Republican will ever be elected in America again. RINO leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they have all the cheap labor that they can use.
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/11/27/migrants-housing-resettlement-bus-tickets

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/27/afternoon-roundup-192/
— Bus arrivals trending upward again.

https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/27/bus-arrivals-trending-upward-again/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— DuPage County Republican November 27, 2023 filings: Bob Berlin for County State’s Attorney, Bob Grogan for County Auditor, Richard Jorgensen for Coroner, Nicole Prater for Recorder, Cynthia Cahill for County Board District 1, Laura Hois for County Board District 2, Linda Painter for Forest Preserve District 3, Jeff Castle for Forest Preserve District 4, and Al Murphy for Forest Preserve District 6. 25 filed for Republican Precinct Committeeman. (SOURCE: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/candidate_information/candidate_listings.php ) – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Look at the migrant crisis, the current crime wave, the dismal educational results…Chicago is simply dysfunctional.
https://wirepoints.org/look-at-the-the-migrant-crisis-the-current-crime-wave-the-dismal-educational-results-chicago-is-simply-dysfunctional-wirepoints-on-the-steve-cochran-show/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Expanded migrant parole policy leads to increased crime in Chicago. Venezuelan arrests surged 2,538% in one year. – Bethany Blankley
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_4f7ce6fa-8d39-11ee-b4bd-9fd15a28c776.html
— Some question whether Illinois’ diversity, equity and inclusion board is truly inclusive – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_a216ff84-8d6d-11ee-8ce0-bb2edc956bce.html
— Pritzker says feeling safe will ‘take some time’ in Illinois – Andrew Hensel (COMMENT: Under Pritzker and under the rest of the Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase in Illinois.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f7ddaf68-8d7b-11ee-ae17-2fd8f6ba737c.html
— Illinois elected officials grapple with growing number of non-citizen arrivals – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_805a2b7e-8d5d-11ee-ac09-23943e844e7b.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Johnson includes commission to explore reparations in Chicago’s 2024 budget
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/652666047-johnson-includes-commission-to-explore-reparations-in-chicago-s-2024-budget

CHICAGO CONTRARIAN
— Brandon Johnson Fatigue Sets in on Chicago – FLORIAN SOHNKE
https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/brandon-johnson-fatigue-sets-in-chicago

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden’s eroding support from Black voters puts White House on defense – Jeff Mordock (COMMENT: Democrat leaders can stress to Blacks that my Democrat GAO superiors a) wasted my career, b) took many adverse actions against me, c) forced me to take their early retirement “offer,” and d) gave my Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office. The aforesaid is patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/27/joe-bidens-eroding-support-from-black-voters-puts-/
— Biden’s electric vehicle push speeds past market demand; dealerships at loss, taxpayers paying costs – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/24/biden-doles-out-billions-in-subsidies-for-electric/
— RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says ‘nothing unusual’ about low donations – Mallory Wilson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/27/rnc-chair-ronna-mcdaniel-says-nothing-unusual-abou/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House pressed on Biden’s commitment to ‘black agenda’ and Stevie Wonder sitdown – Christian Datoc
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/white-house-pressed-biden-stevie-wonder-black-agenda

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Hundreds of illegal aliens bunking down at San Diego airport after being released by Border Patrol – Kevin Haggerty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/27/hundreds-of-illegal-aliens-bunking-down-at-san-diego-airport-after-being-released-by-border-patrol-1415449/

BREITBART
— More Than 300 Border Crossers Sleep for Days at San Diego Airport While Waiting for Flights to Other States – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/11/27/more-300-border-crossers-sleep-days-san-diego-airport-while-waiting-flights-other-states/
— NGOs Rake in Billions Providing Illegal Aliens with ‘Safari-Style Guide Maps’ to Get to U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/27/investigation-ngo-give-illegal-aliens-guide-maps-u-s/
— Target Embraces Transgenderism, Hires ‘Gay Cruella’ for Marketing Job – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/27/target-embraces-transgenderism-hires-gay-cruella-marketing-job/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Can Europe Become Western Again? – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/27/can-europe-become-western-again/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘It Is Poison’: Ted Cruz Blasts NSA Over Woke Diversity Glossary – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/it-is-poison-ted-cruz-blasts-nsa-over-woke-diversity-glossary-uncovered-by-daily-wire

FOX NEWS
— Asian-American families worry race still a ‘hidden factor’ in college admissions after Supreme Court decision. Conservative activist Kenny Xu told Fox News Digital there should be ‘fewer, not more, factors,’ in colleges weighing student applications. – Kristine Parks
https://www.foxnews.com/media/asian-american-families-worry-race-still-hidden-factor-college-admissions-supreme-court-decision

GOPUSA
— Court Rejects Another Bid To Keep President Trump Off Primary Ballot
https://www.gopusa.com/court-rejects-another-bid-to-keep-president-trump-off-primary-ballot/
— Dems Have Now Officially Rejected President John F. Kennedy’s Legacy
https://www.gopusa.com/dems-have-now-officially-rejected-president-john-f-kennedys-legacy/
— Which Journalists Are The ‘Professionals’?
https://www.gopusa.com/which-journalists-are-the-professionals/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— DC Spends $270k To Repaint BLM Outside White House!
https://www.judicialwatch.org/repaint-blm-outside-wh/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Arizona border crossing sees over 700 illegal immigrants enter US in one day – John Modlin
https://thepostmillennial.com/must-watch-arizona-border-crossing-sees-over-700-illegal-immigrants-enter-us-in-one-day

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Chevy Rejects Wokeness in Christmas Commercial – Rachel M. Emmanuel (COMMENT: I bought the following Chevys: 1958 Bel Air, 1962 Bel Air, 1962 Impala SS, 1972 Corvette, 1978 Chevette, 1997 Cavalier, 2003 Cavalier LS, 2005 Corvette, 2018 Cruze LT, and 2021 Malibu Premier. I still own the 1972 Corvette, 2005 Corvette, 2018 Cruze LT, and 2021 Malibu Premier.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/chevy-rejects-wokeness-christmas-commercial-tugs-heartstrings-millions-americans/
— Evanston School District Offers Classes Separated by Race to ‘Shrink Learning Gap’ – Laura Wellington
https://www.westernjournal.com/school-district-offers-classes-separated-race-shrink-learning-gap/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: To merely exist as a white person today is to hold black people and Latino people down. That is what the liberals and progressives want everyone to believe as they blame “whiteness” as the primary cause for the educational inequality in our nation. The fallacy is being escalated by Evanston Township High School located in Evanston, Illinois. New classes are being held that are reintroducing segregation into the school and our nation in a whole new way. The goal is to “shrink [the] learning gap” that is occurring between black, Latino, and white students, The Wall Street Journal reported. The cause of this gap is being blamed on the existence of whiteness in the school. Public school officials believe that whiteness is a distraction to black and Latino students. These students need it to go away in order to perform, I guess. As a result optional courses have been set up to exclude the white element. The fact that they are optional bypasses any legal issues that could arise due to antidiscrimination laws, according to education lawyers. Called affinity classes, 200 black and Latino kids have voluntarily signed up for math classes and a writing seminar made up of kids of a single race taught by a teacher of color, according to the Journal. These classes separate white students from black and Latino students. It’s a band-aid solution, in my opinion, much easier to latch onto than the actual root causes of black and Latino students’ under performance. Black and Latino parents and kids in the school district should be furious. These children are being sold short and set up to fail under the guise of eliminating prejudice. They are being excused from reality and the very field that will challenge them to achieve in a safe environment, so they can go out and successfully conquer the real, much tougher world. Unless, that is, the intent is to keep the black population and Latino population in their own boxes, away from their white counterparts and competition. They will forever trail behind as a result, in the name of social, cultural progress — elective enslavement as a result of being sold a bill of goods. We will also begin to reverse course on cultural acceptance at the hands of heightened inequality. This new format is a far cry from offering optional programs, like African American studies, from which all can benefit. This is blatant segregation and finger pointing towards the white population of students.)

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

REUTERS
— Gannett moves to toss white workers’ challenge to diversity goals – Daniel Wiessner (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, their top priority was hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/gannett-moves-toss-white-workers-challenge-diversity-goals-2023-11-27/

NBC NEWS
— White House rejects Republican bill to block housing of migrants on federal land. In a statement of administration policy, the White House said it strongly opposes the legislation introduced in August by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/white-house-rejects-republican-bill-block-housing-migrants-federal-lan-rcna126837

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper US roots strive for work permits – GISELA SALOMON AND SOPHIA TAREEN
https://apnews.com/article/immigrants-work-permits-asylum-border-tension-ec0cfd003abab70bdba5f113f14bbdbf

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they are sure that they have enough to assure that no Republican will ever be elected in America again. RINO leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they have all the cheap labor that they can use.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/21/nyregion/migrant-pathways.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Will Democrat leaders publish the names and addresses of all those whose ancestors were enslavers? Should they be the first to pay reparations? Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are reparations. None of my ancestors were enslavers, but nevertheless, because of my demographics (conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844), Democrat and RINO leaders have made me pay reparations big time, that his, they have made me pay the price of AA and DEI big time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/11/27/magruder-montgomery-slavery-schools-renaming/
— Here’s a deal to restore asylum, and order, at the border – Editorial (COMMENT: Democrats want illegals because illegals vote for Democrats. RINOs want illegals because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/27/immigration-border-asylum-reform/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrat and RINO leaders reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision. They ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-11-27/trump-advisor-conservative-attacks-make-companies-rethink-diversity-hiring

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they are sure that they have enough voting to assure that no Republican will ever be elected in America again. RINO leaders will not stop bringing in illegals until they have all the cheap labor that they can use.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/21/biden-trump-border-wall-injuries-death-hospital-impact/71584829007/
— Lawmakers tackle rising cost of insulin. – Rachel Looker (COMMENT: My father died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21. Because my father had type 1 diabetes from childhood, first, his father had less money, then my father had less money, and then I had less money.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/14/insulin-costs-senate-warnock-kennedy-diabetes/71509122007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Grumpy on the Job? You Have Company. – Vanessa Fuhrmans and Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, because of political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, up-or-out, and budget cuts, my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates got grumpier and grumpier and grumpier. Those who were Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time got grumpier because they ever-increasingly had to pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time got grumpier because their desires/expectations/demands for promised preference were not being met fast enough.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/workers-morale-pay-benefits-remote-52c4ab10

FORBES
— Democrat and RINO leaders reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision. They ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaunharper/2023/11/27/increasing-executive-buy-in-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/11/27/diversity-in-the-workplace-breaking-barriers-and-building-bridges/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paologaudiano/2023/11/27/how-to-calculate-the-financial-impact-of-inclusion/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/11/27/guerrilla-tactics-businesses-can-use-to-prioritize-dei/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/11/28/three-reasons-the-case-for-corporate-dei-programs-is-stronger-than-ever/

POLITICO
— Controversial China-linked battery company lobbies up – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/11/27/controversial-china-linked-battery-company-lobbies-up-00128752
— Bid to hold Trump accountable for Jan. 6 violence stalls at appeals court – KYLE CHENEY and JOSH GERSTEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/27/trump-immunity-appeal-00128786

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Democrat and RINO leaders reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision. They ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/diversity-concrete-actions-employers-can-consider-help-drive-inclusion

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Biden & Trump: The issue should be health, not age. If I had Biden’s health problems, I would never be able to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning.
https://www.creators.com/read/debra-saunders

AXIOS
— Democrat and RINO leaders reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision. They ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/27/dei-affirmative-action-supreme-court

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Democrats Want Harris Again, DeSantis Leads With GOP as Trump’s Running Mate
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/veepstakes_2024_most_democrats_want_harris_again_desantis_leads_with_gop_as_trump_s_running_mate

DAILY MAIL
— Migrant showdown in Chicago: Two residents set to face judge as they SUE city officials to stop them from housing migrants in public schools, parks and police stations. Natasha Dunn, Jimmy Darnell Jones and others filed the suit in September. More than 24,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since last year. Mayor Brandon Johnson estimates Chicago will spend roughly $255 million on the migrant crisis in 2023. – GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12796605/chicago-migrants-lawsuit-asylum-seekers-housing.html

November 27, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Lawsuit from Chicago residents over handling of migrant housing in court Monday – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-brighton-park-south-shore-lawsuit-migrant-crisis-protest/14107531/
— Construction on Brighton Park base camp will not begin Monday, mayor’s office says. Chicago protest today: SW Side residents worry about community resources, contaminated soil. – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-in-brighton-park-migrant-crisis/14105678/

NBC5
— Candidate filing starts Monday for Illinois’ 2024 March primary election – Matt Stefanski
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/candidate-filing-starts-monday-for-illinois-2024-march-primary-election/3287411/
— Construction to begin Monday on winterized migrant tent encampment in Brighton Park – Matt Stefanski
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/construction-to-begin-monday-on-winterized-migrant-tent-encampment-in-brighton-park/3287335/

CBS2
— Construction of migrant tent camp to begin Monday on Chicago’s Southwest Side, alderwoman says, despite protests – ANDREW RAMO
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brighton-park-migrants-tent-camp-construction-begins/

WTTW
— Construction to Start Monday to Transform Vacant Brighton Park Lot Into ‘Winterized Base Camp’ for Migrants: Ald. Ramirez – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/26/construction-start-monday-transform-vacant-brighton-park-lot-winterized-base-camp

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Pritzker administration sought migrant tent camp proposals before Mayor Brandon Johnson took office – Dan Petrella and Alice Yin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-migrant-tent-contract-20231127-sx7hbtijyrf6fio2mbuz2i4zdu-story.html
— Construction on Brighton Park migrant tent camp to begin Monday, alderwoman says. – Adriana Pérez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-migrant-tent-camp-construction-20231127-cujqsfm5o5hf7jfybhetcamoyi-story.html
— There are people who don’t want to work anymore – Jim Nowlan (COMMENT: What frustrated your job searches the most? For me, it was my Democrat GAO superiors’ success in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-government-support-programs-20231127-sh4bsufqnvdj5az2sihkheeqgm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Construction of winter tents for migrants in Brighton Park to start Monday. A contractor is expected to begin the final phase of construction over the objections of Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) at a site where heavy metal contamination was found. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/26/23976612/migrant-crisis-chicago-winter-tents-camps-brighton-park-38th-california-115th-halsted

WGN RADIO
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use Romney to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://wgnradio.com/news/romney-says-any-democrat-would-be-an-upgrade-over-trump-in-2024/

SOUTHERN
— Major Trump donors who soured on him after 2020 and Jan. 6 now insist he’s their best choice – Soo Rin Kim
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2023/11/27/major-trump-donors-who-soured-on-him-after-2020-and-jan-6-now-insist-hes-their-best-choice/

WBEZ
— Convention for Palestine brings thousands to Tinley Park amid the Israel-Hamas war. More than 4,000 people packed the Tinley Park Convention Center for the 16th annual event that aims to preserve culture and history. – Violet Miller
https://www.wbez.org/stories/convention-for-palestine-in-tinley-park-preserves-culture/08078257-4567-4cf9-a866-f6925438c12f

NPR ILLINOIS
— Biden uses Charlottesville to talk about political violence. But he hasn’t been there – Deepa Shivaram (COMMENT: Where have you worked? I worked in Chicago (1971 and 1973-1997), Chicago Heights (1964-1966 and 1970-1972), Harvey (1972 and 1973), and Joliet (1973 and 1974), Belvidere (1970), and Flossmoor (1966).)
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-27/biden-uses-charlottesville-to-talk-about-political-violence-but-he-hasnt-been-there

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Bailey warns of Illinois’ unpaid pension debt swell – Andrew Hensel
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/bailey-warns-of-illinois-unpaid-pension-debt-swell/article_1127e77c-8bab-11ee-91f4-a3f92dbcba49.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Petition filing begins today
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/27/petition-filing-begins-today/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Criminals robbing with impunity: Time to care about who replaces Cook County prosecutor Kim Foxx – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/criminals-robbing-with-impunity-time-to-care-about-who-replaces-cook-county-prosecutor-kim-foxx-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Session on Subsidies for Energy Efficiency and Electrification Monday in Johnsburg
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/26/session-on-subsidies-for-energy-efficiency-and-electrification-monday-in-johnsburg/
— Crystal Lake First Methodist Church Minister Delivers Coats, Hats & Gloves for Chicago Migrants
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/26/crystal-lake-first-methodist-church-minister-delivers-coats-gloves-to-chicago-migrants/
— Virtually No One Has Signed Up for Pritzker’s Red Dawn Registry
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/25/virtually-no-one-has-signed-up-for-pritzkers-red-dawn-registry/
— Crystal Lake’s Latest Tax Increment Financing District’s Expenditures
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/25/crystal-lakes-latest-tax-increment-financing-districts-expenditures/
— Kenneally Pot Offensive, Marijuana Moms’ Rebuttal Make Tribune Front Page
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/25/kenneally-pot-offense-marijuana-moms-rebuttal-make-tribune-front-page/
— “300 Beady Little Eyes Looking at Me. What Was I To Do?” Asks Rightwing Republican
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/24/300-beady-little-eyes-looking-at-me-what-was-i-to-do/
— Particulate from Coal-Fired Electric Plants Deadly, Same Problem with Canadian Forest Fire Smoke
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/24/particulate-from-coal-fired-electric-plants-deadly-same-problem-with-canadian-forest-fire-smoke/
— Durbin Set to End Credit Card Rewards
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/24/durbin-set-to-end-credit-card-rewards/
— DeKalb County Village Trustee Challenging Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/24/dekalb-county-township-trustee-challenging-republican-state-rep-jeff-keicher/
— Those County Employees Taxpayers Provide More Than $150,000 in Compensation
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/24/those-county-taxpayers-provide-more-than-150000-in-compensation/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LICENSING MAKES ESCAPING POVERTY HARDER THAN IN OTHER MIDWESTERN STATES – Joe Tabor (COMMENT: I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 and I became a licensed CPA in 1981. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors ignored, dismissed, and belittled that. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran. Extremely few of my IRS and GAO coworkers passed the CPA examination and virtually none became licensed CPAs.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-licensing-makes-escaping-poverty-harder-than-in-other-midwestern-states/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden doles out billions in subsidies for electric vehicles, but sales stall – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/24/biden-doles-out-billions-in-subsidies-for-electric/
— Abortion access and 2024 elections. Issue is probably not going to save Biden, nor is it likely to help Trump. – Michael McKenna
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/26/abortion-access-and-2024-elections/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Chris Christie says Donald Trump’s rhetoric enables antisemitism – Samuel Schaffer (COMMENT: Christie ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump. To promote more hatred against Trump is to promote more hatred against his supporters and especially against Trump’s supporters who share Trump’s demographics.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/chris-christie-trump-rhetoric-antisemitism
— Chris Christie promises to stay in the race ‘through to the convention’ – Jenny Goldsberry
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaign/chris-christie-stay-in-race-through-convention
— Chris Christie does not expect Trump to concede even if he loses GOP primary – Jack Birle (COMMENT: Christie ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump. To promote more hatred against Trump is to promote more hatred against his supporters and especially against Trump’s supporters who share Trump’s demographics.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/chris-christie-trump-concede-gop-primary

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Top Law Firm Collects Photographs of Potential Applicants, Raising Discrimination Concerns – Aaron Sibarium (COMMENT: Your picture says a lot about your race, gender, age, handsomeness/attractiveness, health, sexual orientation, national origin, etc.)
https://freebeacon.com/campus/top-law-firm-collects-photographs-of-potential-applicants-raising-discrimination-concerns/

NEW YORK POST
— Christie blames Trump for nationwide spike in Islamophobia, antisemitism – Ryan King (COMMENT: Christie ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump. To promote more hatred against Trump is to promote more hatred against his supporters and especially against Trump’s supporters who share Trump’s demographics.)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/news/christie-faults-trump-for-spike-in-islamophobia-and-antisemitism/
— Border Patrol chiefs tell lawmakers of ‘demoralizing’ migrant surge – Josh Christenson
https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/news/border-patrol-chiefs-testify-to-house-committee-about-threat-of-unprecedented-migrant-crossings/
— NYC law banning discrimination based on height and weight goes into effect – Steve Janosk
https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/metro/nyc-law-banning-discrimination-based-on-height-weight-goes-takes-effect/
— Pro-Israel teacher hides in Queens high school as ‘radicalized’ students riot: ‘They want her fired’ – Susan Edelman and Georgia Worrell (COMMENT: In 1996, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious because I attended a rally for Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole in Wheaton on July 4th of that year.)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/25/metro/jewish-teacher-hides-in-queens-high-school-as-students-riot/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Pentagon just failed its sixth audit in as many years – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/the_pentagon_just_failed_its_sixth_audit_in_as_many_years.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Over 23 million immigrants eligible to vote in 2024 – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: How many illegals are set to vote for Democrats in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/26/over-23-million-immigrants-eligible-to-vote-in-2024-report-1415243/

BREITBART
— Sanctuary State Illinois: 7 Migrants Arrested over Thanksgiving Holiday for Robbing Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s, Macy’s – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/26/sanctuary-state-illinois-migrants-shoplifting-thanksgiving/
— Chris Christie Excuses Antisemitism as Reaction to Trump – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2023/11/26/chris-christie-excuses-antisemitism-as-reaction-to-trump/

DAILY CALLER
— Border Patrol Calls In Reinforcements To Help Area Overwhelmed By Migrants – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/26/border-patrol-reinforcements-migrant-surge/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Communism Is Not Only Here, It’s Going Mainstream,’ Survivor of Mao’s China Says – Samantha Aschieris
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/27/communism-is-not-only-here-its-going-mainstream-survivor-of-maos-china-says/

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s ‘abolish ICE’ agenda puts American lives at risk. Biden has encouraged illegal immigration by decreasing the likelihood of deportation. – Joe Edlow
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-abolish-ice-agenda-puts-american-lives-risk

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— As Winter Approaches, Democrat Cities Scramble to House and Feed Tiny Portion of Aliens Flooding Across the Border
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/11/as-winter-approaches-democrat-cities-scramble-to-house-and-feed-tiny-portion-of-aliens-flooding-across-the-border/
— “Pro-Palestinian” Student Mob Hunted ‘Pro-Israel’ Jewish teacher at Queens (NYC) High School. “Hundreds of kids flooded into hallways and ran amok, chanting, jumping, shouting, and waving Palestinian flags or banners. Many tried to barge into the teacher’s classroom despite school staffers blocking their entry.” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/11/pro-palestinian-student-mob-hunted-pro-israel-jewish-teacher-at-queens-nyc-high-school/

NEWSMAX
— Inmates Run the Asylum at America’s Prestigious Campuses – Josh Hammer
https://www.newsmax.com/joshhammer/bds-conduct-yaf/2023/11/27/id/1143703/

TOWNHALL
— Over 20 Million Immigrants Are Set to Vote In 2024 – Sarah Arnold (COMMENT: How many illegals are set to vote for Democrats in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/11/26/over-20-millions-immigrants-are-set-to-vote-in-2024-n2631633
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Since the 2020 election, several lawmakers have sounded the alarm that migrants may be voting in U.S. elections illegally. The worries are again ramping up as the 2024 presidential election nears the corner. According to an analysis from a Left-wing American Immigration Council, more than 23 million immigrants are set to vote in the upcoming election, revealing the electoral power of the United State’s annual importation of more than a million immigrants has given to naturalized citizens. “As more immigrants naturalize and become eligible to vote, they continue to gain political power,” the analysis states. “The number of immigrant voters is only projected to rise in the next decade, and in some states, foreign-born voters are already capable of deciding elections.” . . . The analysis comes at a time when President Joe Biden faces immense pressure to boost voter turnout ahead of the election. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) warned that Biden wants to turn illegal migrants into Democrat voters— hence the reason the administration is looking the other way at one of the worst border crises of U.S. history. “The Biden administration has done this intentionally. [Department of Homeland Security] Secretary [Alejandro] Mayorkas has done this intentionally. For what reason? Everybody asks me all the time. I think that ultimately they hope to turn all these illegals into voters for their side,” Johnson said. “It sounds sinister, but there’s no other explanation for what’s happening down there. It’s an absolute humanitarian and now national security crisis — catastrophe really — and they could reverse it overnight if they wanted to, but they don’t.” Earlier this year, California considered a measure allowing non-citizens to vote in municipal elections. While Democrats advocate for more illegal aliens to be let into the country, Republicans argue such a measure would dilute the value of being an American citizen. New York City also considered a similar measure. However, the state Supreme Court struck it down. Meanwhile, some states, including Ohio, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, and North Dakota, have banned noncitizen voting outright.)

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— Woke Disney ‘Excited’ to Roll Out Employee Pronoun Pins – Andrew Rodriguez
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/woke-disney-excited-to-roll-out-employee-pronoun-pins/ar-AA1kwvwW

WASHINGTON POST
— After Supreme Court ruling, college applicants still write about race. The court’s rejection of affirmative action in admissions does not mean race is off limits for students. – Nick Anderson (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that under the Democrats and under the RINOs, college applicants who are liberal, minority, female, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, and/or are citizens of foreign countries will ever-increasingly get more and more and more preference. UIC accepted me in 1966, NIU in 1969, Loyola in 1972, DePaul in 1976, and IIT in 1992, but because I am none of the aforesaid, I doubt that they would accept me today.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/11/27/college-applications-race-affirmative-action/

NEW YORK SUN
— Petitioners Demand Seattle Halt Plans To Build Children’s Playground at LGBTQ Nude Beach. Thousands of parents and LGBTQ individuals are coming out against the more than half-million dollar project. – MAGGIE HRONCICH
https://www.nysun.com/article/petitioners-demand-seattle-halt-plans-to-build-childrens-playground-at-lgbtq-nude-beach

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Senators’ Top Target in Border Talks: Tighter Asylum Rules for Migrants. Republicans insist on changes to immigration policy as condition for backing Ukraine aid package. – Michelle Hackman and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/senators-top-target-in-border-talks-tighter-asylum-rules-for-migrants-57a35a98
— Israel-Hamas War Raises Concerns in U.S. About Religious Discrimination. Advocacy groups for both Muslims and Jews report rise in incident reports. – Tarini Parti (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have made it the clearest that they despise/hate Protestants and especially Missouri Synod Lutherans (MSL). I was baptized as a MSL in 1948, raised as a MSL, and confirmed as a MSL in 1962. My parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/israel-hamas-war-raises-concerns-in-u-s-about-religious-discrimination-7840e7c3

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Here’s what happens if Donald Trump dies while running in the 2024 presidential election – Sonam Sheth
https://www.businessinsider.com/if-donald-trump-dies-presidential-election-republican-candidates-2023-11

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Affirmative Action is Dead. How About Reparations? As colleges reckon with the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban, some see an opportunity to return to the policy’s early roots: reparations through admissions. – Evelyn Hockstein (COMMENT: According to Democrats and RINOs, reparations are owed big time to those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and those who have less money than others.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/traditional-age/2023/11/27/could-reparations-replace-race-conscious-admissions

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— To meet Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion quotas, goals, and targets, accounting firms have always given preference to younger minorities and to younger women, that is, they have always discriminated against older Whites and older males. Accounting firms had absolutely no interest in me because I am a White male who did not a) take and pass the CPA examination until I was 30, b) become a licensed CPA until I was 32, c) take and pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination until I was 32, and d) become a Certified Fraud Examiner until I was 41, Government Financial Manager until I was 45, Financial Services Auditor until I was 47, and Forensic Accountant until I was 48. It is called up-or-out, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/dei-and-inclusion-in-accounting-by-the-numbers

WIRE
— Caste Equality Advocates in the US Vow Not to Give Up (COMMENT: What Caste were you born into, that is, how much education and money did your parents have? Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. My mother never attended high school. Consequently, to buy cars to get to/from jobs and college and to pay for my college expenses, 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, and e) delivered mail 1966-1969.)
https://thewire.in/caste/caste-equality-advocates-in-the-us-vow-not-to-give-up

DAILY MAIL
— Over THREE HUNDRED migrants move into San Diego airport after border city was hit by influx of crossers – EMMA RICHTER
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12792561/migrants-San-Diego-International-Airport-sleeping-over.html
— Corporate America’s DEI showdown: The anti-woke backlash against Target, Macy’s and Bud Light has rocked the diversity industry, but its policies persist – under the radar – JAMES REINL
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12781607/DEI-woke-backlash-Target-Macys-Bud-Light-diversity.html
— Board of The Tudor Trust charity all face being sacked for being ‘white and privileged’ amid an anti-racism diversity drive – CHRIS BROOKE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12793507/Board-Tudor-Trust-charity-face-sacked-white-privileged-amid-anti-racism-diversity-drive.html

November 26, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NBC5
— Chicago scrambles to house migrants as winter approaches. City and state officials are looking to get migrants off the streets and out of shelters more quickly, but advocates say new restrictions will only make things harder. – Daniella Silva
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chicago-scrambles-house-migrants-winter-approaches-rcna125581
— Number of challenges to books expands to more than 500 in Chicago area libraries and schools – Bennett Haeberle and Katy Smyser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/number-of-challenges-to-books-expands-to-more-than-500-in-chicago-area-libraries-and-schools/3286834/
— Illinois Walmart employee’s sign-off message after 10 years on the job goes viral. Video of Gail Lewis’ farewell has been seen more than 20 million times since it was uploaded to TikTok on Nov. 16 – Matt Stefanski (COMMENT: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors, superiors, coworkers, and subordinates who left or retired early were overwhelmingly Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. Overwhelmingly, those who stayed were Democrat, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. Overwhelmingly, discrimination was why those who left or retired early and getting preference was why those who stayed. The aforesaid is patronage, up-or-out, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/gail-lewis-illinois-walmart-employee-sign-off-message-after-10-years-on-the-job-goes-viral/3286953/

FOX32
— Venezuelan migrants charged with Black Friday theft from Elmhurst Kohl’s
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/venezuelan-migrants-black-friday-burglary
— Chicago police warn West Side residents of increased vehicle thefts
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-warn-west-side-residents-of-increased-vehicle-thefts

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Convention for Palestine brings thousands to Tinley Park to preserve culture and community amid the Israel-Hamas war – Violet Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/25/23975878/palestine-convention-culture-history
— No pay for elected school board members shuts out underrepresented communities. Those who pursue elected office do so to serve the public and, in the case of many Latinos, to be a voice for underrepresented communities — at a considerable personal cost, the leader of a nonprofit writes. (COMMENT: I continue to serve as a voice for grossly underrepresented conservatives, that is, as a voice for grossly underrepresented platform Republicans as a) a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and b) the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I served as that voice as the following until RINOs got rid of me: a) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2021, b) the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, c) a member of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, d) the webmaster for the Milton Township Republican Organization 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, e) a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007, and f) a member of the Association of American Political Consultants Midwest Chapter 2001-2004. I should write a book about the aforesaid RINOs who got rid of me.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/25/23970990/no-pay-elected-school-board-members-shuts-out-underrepresented-communities-naleo-letters

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-disabled-migrants-iep-20231126-fbqj5fw6j5f2dlfkryeulpbfaq-story.html
— Educator workforce shortages worse in special ed and bilingual classes, Illinois watchdog report shows – Shanzeh Ahmad
https://www.chicagotribune.com/education/ct-advance-illinois-educator-shortage-20231126-txvnv4s245fnpnym6ngl6eu74q-story.html
— Native Americans from the Dakotas were brought to Des Plaines in 1880s in ill-fated assimilation effort. – Ron Grossman (COMMENT: Slow assimilation is a big reason why none of my ancestors attended college, why my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and why my mother never attended high school.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-vintage-indian-boarding-school-maryville-des-plaines-20231126-oknszo5kybfzdjnwc6h5fcpfuy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Why some township roads cost suburban taxpayers $100,000 per mile – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231125/why-some-township-roads-cost-suburban-taxpayers-100000-per-mile
— FRONT PAGE WITH PICTURE: When Democrats take over, poverty and crime increase.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231125/with-food-insecurity-on-the-rise-northern-illinois-food-bank-never-stops-feeding-their-neighbors

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Ready, set, line up: Monday is the start of candidate filings for the March primary – Patrick M. Keck (COMMEMT: What offices will be on the March 19, 2024 Republican primary ballot in your precinct? Which potential candidates are circulating nominating petitions for those offices? In my opinion, the leaders of Republican county, ward, and township organizations in Illinois should have long since provided their Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains that information in flyers for them to hand-carry to the Republican residences in their precinct. Failing that, I nevertheless hand-carried my precinct letter to the 370 registered Republican voters in the 228 residences in my new DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 59 in Wheaton in four batches that announced a) my candidacy for Precinct Committeeman, b) that the Republican primary would be March 19, 2024, c) that I would support those candidates who won the primary, d) etc.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/11/26/illinois-candidates-can-start-filing-for-the-march-primary-on-monday/71233587007/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Donald Trump draws cheers, some boos in Haley’s backyard at Clemson-South Carolina football game – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-donald-trump-will-look-to-upstage-clemson-grad-nikki-haley-at-her-alma-maters-football-rivalry-game/
— Democrat and RINO leaders use Romney to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/romney-says-any-democrat-would-be-an-upgrade-over-trump-in-2024/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

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FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

AMERICAN THINKER
— ‘Progressives’ actually foster divisiveness, intolerance, and hate – Eric Utter (COMMENT: Who has worked the hardest to promote hatred against you? I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to promote hatred against me. I would focus on those who have worked the hardest to promote hatred against those who share my demographics: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, draft avoider, gun owner, former union member, retired federal employee, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/progressives_actually_foster_divisiveness_intolerance_and_hate.html
— The latest assault in the war on whites – Ed Brodow
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/the_latest_assault_in_the_war_on_whites.html
— Chaotic immigration is having political consequences – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/chaotic_immigration_is_having_political_consequences.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— New Yorkers in need forced to miss out on Thanksgiving dinner after hundreds of illegals line up – Melissa Fine
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/25/new-yorkers-in-need-forced-to-miss-out-on-thanksgiving-dinner-after-hundreds-of-illegals-line-up-1415072/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Romney.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/25/romney-reveals-he-would-rather-vote-for-a-democrat-if-he-doesnt-like-gop-nominee-1415131/
— Upwards of 2,500 NYPD officers turned in their badges in 2023 amid concerning trend – Kevin Haggerty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/25/upwards-of-2500-nypd-officers-turned-in-their-badges-in-2023-amid-concerning-trend-1415141/

BREITBART
— Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago: 25 Shot by Saturday Night of Thanksgiving Weekend – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/11/26/mayor-brandon-johnsons-chicago-25-shot-by-saturday-night-of-thanksgiving-weekend/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are extremely intolerant.
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/11/26/christie-trumps-intolerant-conduct-gives-others-permission-to-act-the-same/

CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK
— Our World Is Crumbling – John Cooper
https://www2.cbn.com/news/entertainment/our-world-crumbling-rock-star-warns-americans-verge-losing-country-amid-wimpy

DAILY CALLER
— Republicans Ignore This Issue At Their Peril – DEMETRA DEMONTE
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/25/opinion-republicans-ignore-this-issue-at-their-peril-demetra-demonte/

FOX NEWS
— Wokeness is a way of seeing the world through a lens of power – John Cooper (COMMENT: How much power do/did your parents have? Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant on the east of Chicago Heights and died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother never attended high school.)
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6341777983112
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/skillet-s-john-cooper-wokeness-is-a-way-of-seeing-the-world-through-a-lens-of-power/vi-AA1kx5bT

JONATHAN TURLEY
— Dobbs Resulted in an Increase of 30,000 Babies
https://jonathanturley.org/2023/11/25/study-dobbs-resulted-in-an-increase-of-30000-babies/comment-page-2/

NEW AMERICAN
— As Millions Invade U.S., Mayorkas Orders Agents to Not “Misgender” Illegals – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/as-millions-invade-u-s-mayorkas-orders-agents-to-not-misgender-illegals/

PJ MEDIA
— Pope’s Lunch for ‘Trans’ Dudes Is Not Charitable – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2023/11/25/popes-lunch-for-trans-dudes-is-not-charitable-n4924207

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s DHS Forces Border Agents to Use Preferred Pronouns For Illegal Aliens – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/11/25/bidens-dhs-forces-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-aliens-n2631609

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote BLM.
https://apnews.com/article/black-lives-matter-finances-mansion-dc28cf47e3724c31d5791c90555b5b75

MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) replace those who have demographics that vote for Republicans with those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.
https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/racist-attacks-in-america-is-the-great-replacement-theory-to-blame/ss-AAXpAdS

NBC NEWS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/trump-roundups-detention-camps-groups-warn-voters-fallout-rcna126408

NEW YORK TIMES
— Chinese Join Migrant Crush on U.S. Border
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/pageoneplus/quotation-of-the-day-chinese-join-migrant-crush-on-us-border.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration. Ever-increasingly, they paint illegals as being Jews fleeing Hitler.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/26/nyregion/migrant-crisis-holocaust-refugee.html
— Some U.S. businesses are forcing workers to sign contracts that demand steep “reimbursements” if they leave. – Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein (COMMRENT: My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/magazine/stay-pay-employer-contract.html
— This Is Not the Way to Help Depressed Teenagers – Darby Saxbe (COMMENT: Because of ever-increasing discrimination against those who share my demographics, if I was a teenager today, I would be far less optimistic about my future than I was when I was a teenager during the 1960s.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/opinion/teenagers-mental-health-treatment.html
— Ignore Trump? Democrats Now Want Him Plastered All Over the News. The former president has been relatively quiet, out of the headlines and off mainstream social media. Democrats are hoping that more attention on him can help turn around President Biden’s fortunes. – Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/us/politics/trump-democrats-biden.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are reparations. What do your critics/opponents stress about you to hint/imply/argue/shout that you should pay reparations? My critics/opponents stress that I am conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-veteran, non-poor, Protestant, 100% German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. In my defense, I stress that all my ancestors have always lived in northeast Illinois and never discriminated against anyone.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/11/26/natchez-mississippi-history-slavery/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— You Can’t Work Your Way Through College Anymore – Richard R. West (COMMENT: I was able to graduate debt-free from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1970 a) because I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 and b) because my parents provided me with room and board in their home in Crete 1966-1968 while I took classes at UIC, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-cant-work-your-way-through-college-anymore-1521239612

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Tim Cook says Apple hires people with these character traits – Haley Tenore (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the less likely that you will be hired: heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, Firestone Stores in 1970, and the Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, veteran, or younger person who would take the job.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-jobs-career-how-to-get-hired-tim-cook

FAST COMPANY
— How to stop worrying about what others think, according to a psychologist – STEPHANIE VOZZA
https://www.fastcompany.com/90978054/how-stop-worrying-about-what-others-think

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Pot pushers ever-increasingly push pot.
https://www.creators.com/read/marc-dion/11/23/cannabis-is-just-another-job

NEWS BREAK
— Cook County has the Most Millionaires in Illinois
https://original.newsbreak.com/@maria-1751382/3242775534663-this-county-in-illinois-has-the-most-millionaires

RAW STORY
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly use Christie to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.rawstory.com/chris-christie-donald-trump-hate-speech/

November 22, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— City working to move Chicago migrants into shelters, but hundreds remain outside CPD stations. Oak Park migrants: Many living outside 15th District moved to suburban shelters. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-police-station-oak-park-news/14089506/
— Democrats decry closure of LGBTQ nightclub.
https://abc7chicago.com/berlin-nightclub-chicago-closing-bar-night-club/14090241/
— Under Chicago Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase in Chicago.
https://abc7chicago.com/giving-tuesday-northern-illinois-food-bank-the-greater-chicago-depository-feed-love/14090060/

NBC5
— Under Chicago Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase in Chicago.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/chicago-today/greater-chicago-food-depository-launches-massive-holiday-meal-initiative-to-combat-hunger/3284422/

CBS2
— Dozens of Chicago staffers write letter, asking mayor and City Council to support ceasefire in Gaza – MIKAYLA PRICE
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-staffers-letter-asking-mayor-city-council-ceasefire-gaza/
— Construction continues at possible second Chicago tent camp for migrants – SABRINA FRANZA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/migrant-tent-camp-work/
— Chicago Democrat leaders ever-increasingly a) glorify and praise illegals and b) promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/free-haircuts-migrants-homeless/

WGN9
— Highest paying jobs in Chicago that require a graduate degree (COMMENT: If you have a master’s degree, how has it helped you? GAO audits IRS. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to suffer a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. But if I had not earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, they would have forced me to suffer an even bigger pay cut to transfer. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran. It is caller patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/highest-paying-jobs-in-chicago-that-require-a-graduate-degree/

FOX32
— 2 arrested for attempting to block Chicago migrant site construction. Two women have been arrested for allegedly trying to block the construction of a migrant site on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1370975
— Homer Glen village trustee Nicole La Ha Zwiercan wins Mrs. America crown – Natalie Bomke
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/homer-glen-village-trustee-nicole-la-ha-zwiercan-wins-mrs-america-crown
— Age playing big factor in upcoming election. The race for presidency is heating up and age is playing a big factor in the 2024 upcoming election. (COMMENT: The issue should be health, not age.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1370713

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— James ‘Pate’ Philip, former Illinois Senate President who once symbolized suburban Republicanism, dies – Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-james-pate-philip-news-obituary-20231122-4w267fomfrd43dxn3itqcbjnxa-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: James Peyton Philip was a symbol of Chicago suburban political growth in the post-World War II era of white flight from the city, a hulking, cigar chomping retired Marine who helped build a Republican firewall against Chicago’s Democratic domination as Illinois Senate president for a decade. Philip, 93, known most commonly in Illinois statehouse politics by the nickname “Pate,” died Tuesday night at his home in Wood Dale after a short illness, with his wife of 46 years, Nancy, at his side. No cause of death was given. Philip served for 36 years in the Illinois General Assembly, eight in the Illinois House before moving to the state Senate, where he served for 28 years and climbed the ladder of leadership to become Senate president in 1993. He remained president for a decade before retiring in 2003 after Democrats gained control of the chamber. His tenure marked him as the longest serving Republican Senate president. “’Pate’ was very loyal to his members. I mean, he would really do whatever it took that he thought to help them get reelected. And of all the leaders, he probably was the most committed to the rank and file,” said former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who served from 1991 to 1999. “The other thing about ‘Pate’ that I always thought was interesting is that there were certain things he really believed in and that’s what he’s going to do. The politics didn’t bother him as much as (it might for) somebody now,” Edgar said. Philip’s public comments could be crude and considered racist, often directed at Chicago, yet it reflected the characteristics of the white gentrified DuPage County of the 1960s and 1970s where he began to amass political power locally. He was first elected as York Township auditor in 1965 and was president of the Illinois Young Republicans the same year before his election to the Illinois House. Upon Republicans gaining the Senate majority in the 1992 redistricting year in which the GOP had won the rights to redraw Illinois’ legislative political boundaries in a drawing, Philip as Senate president-elect had what was the only large-scale news conference of his public career. Asked by a reporter about his attitude toward bilingual education amid increasing ethnic and racial diversity in the state, Philip bluntly responded, “Let ‘em learn English.” He lamented additional state funding for Chicago schools as “pouring money down a rat hole.” In the midst of a budget standoff with the still-Democratic controlled Illinois House in his first year as Senate president, Philip said he didn’t want to increase welfare benefits to poor people because they would use the money to “buy more lottery tickets.” He long posited that suburbanites helped subsidize lower-income residents of Chicago without getting their fair share of state tax dollars and labeled city residents as “eaters.” He fought efforts to require auto emission testing requirements in the suburbs because, he said, suburbanites drive newer cars. “I guess I’m not politically correct, but I never have tried to be politically correct,” Philip said after criticism over his remarks. At times, Philip resembled the outlandishness of Archie Bunker, the bigoted fictional “All In The Family” TV character of the 1970s in using rhetorical stereotypes to play to his white suburban constituency. A TV news anchor, new to Chicago, pronounced his name “Pâté,” the food most often made of liver, which political opponents used to mock him. But Philip, who retired as a district sales manager for Pepperidge Farm Inc. after 38 years, was a formidable politician who engendered loyalty from his Republican members and begrudging respect from Democrats for living up to the unwritten creed that his word was his bond. And as Senate president, one of the top four leaders in the Illinois legislature, and as DuPage County GOP chairman for more than 30 years, he was able to steer massive amounts of tax dollars, particularly in infrastructure, to the vast growing suburbs and enhance their role in Illinois’ economy, such as the creation of the North-South Tollway. “’Pate’ Philip was a giant in Illinois, DuPage and political life,” said former state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Downers Grove, a former DuPage County GOP chair who now chairs the Regional Transportation Authority. “It’s important that people understand that he came out of a different era than today’s politics,” Dillard said in a statement. “‘Pate’ Philip loved Illinois. What he should probably be most remembered for was his honor, patriotism and integrity. His word was his bond to allies as well as political opponents. He was truly one of a kind. His death marks the end of an era in Illinois.” Philip was a staunch gun-rights advocate, which led to a showdown in 1999 between himself and then-Gov. George Ryan over efforts by the governor and backed by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley to reinstate a court-overturned law that made illegal possession of a firearm a felony. After months, an agreement was reached that gave prosecutors discretion in prosecuting the offense. Philip also led the fight against Daley’s effort to create a third Chicago airport at Lake Calumet and led opposition in Hegewisch, which would have been demolished. Daley folded his third airport plan as a result. In March of 1989, while serving as leader of the Republican minority in the Illinois Senate, Philip told Illinois Issues magazine that he understood the perception most people have toward politicians. “Most people look down on politicians. I would say if you ask them the professions they distrust they’d say used car salesmen, bartenders, pimps and politicians,” he said. “I would hope people in my district have a better opinion of me.” Philip attended York Community High School in Elmhurst, Kansas City Junior College, and Kansas State College. He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps at the start of the Korean War and served from 1951 to 1953. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, four children and nine grandchildren. His family said that at Philip’s request, no services will be held and burial will be private.)

DAILY HERALD
— Longtime DuPage County Republican leader James ‘Pate’ Philip Jr. dies
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231122/longtime-dupage-county-republican-leader-james-pate-philip-jr-dies
(FROM THE ARTICLE: James “Pate” Philip Jr., a Republican icon in DuPage County for decades, died Tuesday at his home in Elmhurst, his stepson Randy Ramey said. He was 93. Philip was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1966. He was then elected to the Illinois Senate in 1975 and served as Republican leader from 1981 to 1993 when he was elected Senate President. He served as president until 2003, making him the longest serving Republican President in Illinois Senate history. Philip is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy, stepsons Randy and Kevin Ramey, daughter Cindi Wallace and son Jase Philip, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.)
— Grafton Township Republican Central Committee has passed a resolution to ask the Huntley Community School District 158 board to ban gender-affirming care in the district without parental consent. – Claire O’Brien
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231121/local-republican-party-seeks-ban-on-providing-gender-affirming-care-in-huntley-district-158

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Former state Senate President ‘Pate’ Philip dies at 93
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/obituaries/pate-philip-ex-illinois-senate-president-dies-reports
— JULY 1, 2005 FLASHBACK: Illinois Senate President James ‘Pate’ Philip
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20050701/NEWS/200017000/illinois-senate-president-james-pate-philip#/


CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats use a Kentucky bank shooter to first outlaw semiautomatic firearms and then outlaw all firearms.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-police-kentucky-bank-shooter-wrote-in-journal-about-ease-of-buying-assault-weapon-before-killings/

LOOP NORTH NEWS
— Are Chicagoans growing weary of the sanctuary city crisis? – Don DeBat
https://www.loopnorth.com/news/sanctuary1122.htm

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/21/afternoon-roundup-191/
— Gun rights advocates want full appellate court to re-hear assault weapons ban case
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/21/gun-rights-advocates-want-full-appellate-court-to-re-hear-assault-weapons-ban-case/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— As long as we keep the border open and pour in money, migrants will keep coming. It’s chaos.
https://wirepoints.org/as-long-as-we-keep-the-border-open-and-pour-in-money-migrants-will-keep-coming-its-chaos-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/
— Bipartisan opposition to Gotion’s EV factory is growing across the state. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/bipartisan-opposition-to-gotions-ev-factory-is-growing-across-the-state-mark-glennon-on-with-wgfas-carl-gerdovich/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Illinois Freedom Caucus: ’The people of Manteno are continuing to fight against the Chinese Communist Company ‘Gotion’ receiving Millions$$ in tax incentives’
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/652423633-illinois-freedom-caucus-the-people-of-manteno-are-continuing-to-fight-against-the-chinese-communist-company-gotion-receiving-millions-in-tax-incentives

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— 2nd Amend rights groups ask full appeals court to reconsider order upholding IL gun ban
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/652426025-2nd-amend-rights-groups-ask-full-appeals-court-to-reconsider-order-upholding-il-gun-ban

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Chicago begins moving migrants from cold despite taxpayer investments in tents – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2fbb05ae-88a7-11ee-92d1-5b6f84cea5ce.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— OVER 1M ILLINOIS FAMILIES RELY ON FOOD STAMPS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/over-1m-illinois-families-rely-on-food-stamps-for-thanksgiving-dinner/
— NEARLY 101,000 CHICAGO SINGLE MOMS, THEIR CHILDREN LIVE ON LESS THAN $13 PER DAY – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/nearly-101000-chicago-single-moms-their-children-live-on-less-than-13-per-day/
— CITY BUDGET PASSES, NEXT FISCAL CRISIS LOOMS – Paul Vallas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-city-budget-passes-next-fiscal-crisis-looms/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— $500K or bust: Millennials only happy with salaries north of a half-million – Sean Salai (COMMENT: To demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a failure, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that the most I ever earned was $142,650/year in today’s dollars even though I had a job-related professional license, six job-related professional certifications, and three job-related master’s degrees.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/21/millennials-report-needing-more-than-500000-year-t/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans should walk the walk when it comes to university DEI programs – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/republicans-should-walk-the-walk-when-it-comes-to-university-dei-programs
— NYC House candidate says minorities must break away from Democrats’ ‘plantation’ – Luke Gentile
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nyc-house-candidate-says-minorities-must-break-away-from-the-democrats-plantation
— The future of the Democratic Party is sympathetic to terrorists – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-future-of-the-democratic-party-is-sympathetic-to-terrorists
— Trump accuses Biden and Democrats of ‘destroying our democracy’ – Brady Knox
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-accuses-biden-democrats-destroying-democracy

NEW YORK POST
— Migrant crisis will be more visible when they start sleeping on the streets: Adams – Craig McCarthy and George Fitz-Gibbon
https://nypost.com/2023/11/21/metro/migrant-crisis-will-be-more-visible-when-they-start-sleeping-on-the-streets-adams/
— In red America, standing up for Israel isn’t controversial – Glenn H. Reynolds (COMMENT: I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal government who demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as being an antisemite. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. In my defense, I stressed that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/21/opinion/in-red-america-standing-up-for-israel-isnt-controversial/

BREITBART
— Illegal Aliens in Chicago Admit Sending Their U.S. Dollars Back to Their Home Countries – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/11/21/illegal-aliens-chicago-admit-sending-their-u-s-dollars-back-their-home-countries/
— NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls Biden’s Illegal Immigration Inflow ‘Unfair’ to Taxpayers amid More Budget Cuts – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/21/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-calls-bidens-illegal-immigration-inflow-unfair-taxpayers-more-budget-cuts/
— Migrants Get Free Turkeys for Thanksgiving Ahead of Low-Income New Yorkers – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/21/migrants-get-free-turkeys-for-thanksgiving-ahead-of-low-income-new-yorkers/
— Migrant Releases at Texas Border Continue as New York City Struggles with New Arrivals – RANDY CLARK and BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/21/migrant-releases-at-texas-border-continue-as-new-york-city-struggles-with-new-arrivals/

DAILY CALLER
— Five Woke Companies (Target, Best Buy, Activision, Nordstrom and Home Depot) To Boycott On Black Friday – JULIANNA FRIEMAN (COMMENT: To be woke is to be anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/21/woke-companies-boycott-black-friday-best-buy-target-home-depot-nordstrom-activision/
— Illegal Chinese Pot Grows Are Taking Over Rural Blue State And Law Enforcement Isn’t Stopping Them – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/22/china-marijuana-grows-immigrants-maine/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Americans Prepare to Teach Target Another Lesson Over LGBTQ Christmas – Tony Kinnett
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/21/here-we-go-again-americans-prepare-to-teach-target-another-lesson-over-lgbtq-christmas/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Low Income New Yorkers Lose Out on Thanksgiving Turkeys as Migrants Gobble Them Up – Joey Chester
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/11/21/low-income-new-yorkers-lose-out-thanksgiving-turkeys-migrants-gobble-them

FOX BUSINESS
— Target’s Christmas merchandise features LGTBQ nutcracker, ‘Pride Santa’ on heels of backlash. Target famously sold women’s style swimsuits with ‘tuck-friendly construction’ to hide male genitalia. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/target-christmas-merchandise-features-lgtbq-nutcracker-pride-santa-heels-backlash

FOX NEWS
— Texas’ new immigration statutes are common sense, not racist. Accusations of racism from the anti-borders crowd are nothing new in the immigration sphere. – Matt O’Brien
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/texas-new-immigration-statutes-common-sense-not-racist
— Adams says ‘DC has abandoned us’ as NYC slashes budgets over migrant crisis. DHS has pointed to significant funding it has provided to cities like New York City – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/adams-says-dc-has-abandoned-us-nyc-slashes-budgets-migrant-crisis
— Watters reveals who the White House honored on Transgender Day of Remembrance. FOX News host Jesse Watters reacts to the White House honoring Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, or ‘Tortuguita,’ an Indigenous, queer and non-binary Antifa member whose diary consisted of cop-hating entries.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6341572417112

MRC TV
— NYC: Illegal Immigrant ‘Sanctuary’ Sees Homeless Population Surge as Busloads from Texas Continue to Arrive – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/nyc-illegal-immigrant-sanctuary-sees-homeless-population-surge-busloads-texas

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Pentagon Requests $114 Million for ‘Dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Activities’ – HALEY STRACK (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997, they required all their employees to take lots of DEI training, that is, lots of training that promoted hatred against Republicans. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pentagon-requests-114-million-for-dedicated-diversity-and-inclusion-activities/
— Macy’s to Proceed with Non-Binary Performers in Thanksgiving Parade, Despite Petition – ABIGAIL ANTHONY
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/macys-to-proceed-with-non-binary-performers-in-thanksgiving-parade-despite-petition/

NEWSMAX
– Internal Senate Memo Reveals Biden’s Push to Align Highway Funding With Social Priorities.
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/biden-woke-highway-funding/2023/11/21/id/1143156/

NEW YORK SUN
— Middle Eastern Migrants Flooding Across Border and Into America From Mexico, a Story That the Times Dismisses but NPR and VOA Confirm. Voters could be tired of having their concerns about the border dismissed as racist or xenophobic. – IRA STOLL
https://www.nysun.com/article/middle-eastern-migrants-flooding-across-border-and-into-america-from-mexico-a-story-that-the-times-dismisses-but-npr-and-voa-confirm

PJ MEDIA
— After Failing 6 Audits, Pentagon Wants $114 Million for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2023/11/22/after-failing-6-audits-pentagon-wants-114-million-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-n4924118

POST MILLENNIAL
— MTG blasts Biden’s Pentagon for demanding $114 MILLION for diversity initiatives. “The Pentagon has no idea where the hell all the taxpayer money that has been funding it went for the past 6 years, but they have the audacity to ask for more funding for [DEI] programs.” – Hannah Nightingale
https://thepostmillennial.com/mtg-blasts-bidens-pentagon-for-demanding-114-million-for-diversity-initiatives

TOWNHALL
— Will Stars Align for Haley in Bizarre GOP Contest? – Byron York
https://townhall.com/columnists/byronyork/2023/11/22/will-stars-align-for-haley-in-bizarre-gop-contest-n2631511

WESTERN JOURNAL
— NYC Mayor Slashes Police Budget to Cope with Illegal Aliens Amid Rising Crime, Begs Wealthy Residents for Help – Rachel M. Emmanuel (COMMENT: What positions do the wealthy residents of the following have on illegal immigration: your county, your township, your municipality, and your school district? My critics/opponents glorify, praise, and pander to the wealthy RINO residents of DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton Warrenville School District 200 who promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/nyc-mayor-slashes-police-budget-cope-illegal-aliens-amid-rising-crime-begs-wealthy-residents-help/
— Illegal Aliens Taking Thanksgiving Turkeys from Low-Income NYC Residents – Warner Todd Huston
https://www.westernjournal.com/illegals-aliens-taking-thanksgiving-turkeys-low-income-nyc-residents/

ZERO HEDGE
— National Security Agency Promotes Anti-White Racism Among Employees – TYLER DURDEN (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997, they required all their employees to take lots of DEI training, that is, lots of training that promoted hatred against Republicans. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/nsa-promotes-anti-white-racism-among-employees-leak-reveals

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza – NICK ROBERTSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4322176-staffers-urge-chicago-mayor-johnson-to-call-for-cease-fire-in-gaza/

CBS NEWS
— Dozens of Chicago staffers write letter, asking mayor and City Council to support ceasefire in Gaza – MIKAYLA PRICE
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-staffers-letter-asking-mayor-city-council-ceasefire-gaza/

MSNBC
— Democrats need to call out Pritzker’s dangerous rhetoric.
https://www.msnbc.com/inside-with-jen-psaki/pritzker-trump-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-rcna126264

NEWSWEEK
— Macy’s Hit by Legal Action Before Thanksgiving Day Parade – Khaleda Rahman
https://www.newsweek.com/macys-hit-legal-action-thanksgiving-day-parade-1845888
— Pentagon’s Plan to Spend Over $100M on Diversity Training Sparks Fury – Giulia Carbonaro
https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-plan-spend-hundred-million-diversity-training-sparks-fury-1845887

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ignore Trump? Democrats Now Want Him Plastered All Over the News. The former president has been relatively quiet, out of the headlines and off mainstream social media. Democrats are hoping that more attention on him can help turn around President Biden’s fortunes. – Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/us/politics/trump-democrats-biden.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Haley.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2023/11/21/haley-trump-desantis-republican-presidential/
— How the surge in migration to the U.S. might affect 2024 – Philip Bump (COMMENT: How successful will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters be blaming Trump for illegal immigration?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/21/immigration-politics-republicans-trump-biden/

USA TODAY
— Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy’s 2024 feud erupts on the campaign trail – Sudiksha Kochi
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/21/nikki-haley-vivek-ramaswamys-2024-feud-erupts-on-the-campaign-trail/71580555007/

FORBES
— Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Is A Fraud: Burgess Owens Rails Against University Policies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7FtuuagT_M
— DeSantis Blames Trump For Republicans’ Poor Performance – Sara Dorn (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems: a) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, and pollsters, b) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, c) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, d) conservative and religious leaders and activists, and e) those who I have sued and their attorneys. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/11/08/gop-debate-desantis-blames-trump-for-republicans-poor-performance-in-tuesdays-election/?sh=2e6174ca50aa
— How Should Professionals With Diverse Backgrounds Deal With Peer Pressure In Work Settings? – Syed Ali and Ali Jackson-Jolley (COMMENT: I should write a book about the tremendous pressure that my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates put on me while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years to join them in being anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/video/6341557528112/how-should-professionals-with-diverse-backgrounds-deal-with-peer-pressure-in-work-settings/

BLOOMBERG
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, employers make it ever-increasingly clear that they want to hire, retain, and promote only those who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian America, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of foreign countries.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-22/corporate-diversity-becomes-next-dei-target-after-us-supreme-court-decision

ENTREPRENEUR
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, entrepreneurs make it ever-increasingly clear that they want to hire, retain, and promote only those who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian America, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of foreign countries.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-promoting-gender-diversity-is-the-key-to-success-for/465047

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance Ushers in Some of the Nation’s Most Generous Employee Leave Entitlements – Katherine H. Oblak and Hope Harriman (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that I benefitted from the federal government’s more generous leave policies. I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/chicagos-paid-leave-and-paid-sick-and-safe-leave-ordinance-ushers-some-nations-most

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Democrats ever-increasingly run the federal government. Soon, if not already, 100% of federal employees will be Democrats who are liberal, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian America, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2023/11/diversity-federal-workforce-has-improved-slightly-over-last-decade/392213/

POLITICO
— Inside the school voucher debate: Lifeline for poor kids or welfare for rich families – ANDREW ATTERBURY (COMMENT: How rich are/were your parents? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always falsely hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my parents were rich. I should sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/22/inside-school-voucher-debate-00128377

HUFFINGTON POST
— Being Grateful for What You Have – Austin Schneider (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am not grateful enough, that I owe all my successes in life to my benefitting tremendously from discrimination against those who are the following, and that therefore, I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion big time: a) liberal, b) moderate, c) Democrat, d) Libertarian, e) Green, f) Independent, g) RINO, h) minority, i) female, j) younger, k) LGBTQ, l) veteran, m) unmarried, n) parents, o) those who have less money than I have, p) non-Christian, q) non-Protestant, r) non-German American, s) those who ancestors have not been in America for a long time, t) citizens of foreign countries, u) smokers, v) boozers, w) gamblers, x) stoners, y) criminals, z) etc.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/being-grateful-for-what-y_b_6202006

November 16, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, other Democrats evacuated from DNC headquarters during protest calling for cease fire in Gaza. Democratic members of Congress were attending a reception at party headquarters on Capitol Hill when demonstrators surrounded the building. – Mary Norkol
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/15/23963425/congress-rep-sean-casten-democrats-democratic-hq-protest-ceasefire-gaza
— Johnson implementing 60-day limit on shelter stays in next phase of plan to confront migrant crisis. The mayor discussed the plan only briefly Wednesday, offering few details, but promised to reveal more on Friday. The goal, he said, is to more quickly move asylum-seekers out of shelters and into work and self-sufficiency. – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/15/23963136/migrant-crisis-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-plan-shelters-60-day-limit
— Cook County pitches a $100 million fund for migrants and disaster aid. The county’s emergency management chief said the region faced “an exceptional year” for disasters – from thousands of migrants arriving to record storms. – Kristen Schorsch (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/11/15/23963106/cook-county-budget-disaster-fund-migrant-crisis
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Robert Crimo Jr. threatened with contempt for showing up for jail sentence wearing ‘I’m a political pawn’ T-shirt. By the time the father of the Highland Park parade massacre suspect appeared in the courtroom, the shirt was inside out. But the judge still lambasted him. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/15/23962208/highland-park-parade-shooting-robert-crimo-father-court-t-shirt-contempt-surrender-plea-deal
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly blame Trump for everything that is bad.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/11/15/23962688/republicans-congress-fights-blame-donald-trump-hateful-rhetoric-far-right-cupp
— Mayor Johnson gets a green light on budget, but kicks the fiscal can down the road on migrant spending. With the city spending $40 million a month on the migrant emergency and no assurance of more state or federal aid, the long-term financial impact of Johnson’s budget is still very much up in the air. – Editorial (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/15/23962467/mayor-brandon-johnson-green-light-first-budget-kicks-fiscal-can-down-road-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Brandon Johnson announces effort to get migrants out of shelters within 60 days – A.D. Quig, Laura Rodríguez Presa, Alice Yin and Dan Petrella (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-brandon-johnson-60-day-migrant-limit-20231116-as2kdr4jozd27g442l2n3mr55u-story.html
— Mayor Brandon Johnson deflects questions over proposal tying homeless tent removal to City Council votes – Gregory Royal Pratt and Alice Yin (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-homeless-negotiations-johnson-20231116-tamxhvrxondttkxt4qcoxdmlkm-story.html
— Fresh costs in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: Police pay and benefits, more staffers for aldermen, resources for reparations and ex-prisoners – A.D. Quig (COMMENT: Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-brandon-johnson-chicago-budget-additions-20231115-cc3v35xxgrdhninu7jejbnt2qu-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Chicago judge rules federal statute barring felons from possessing guns is unconstitutional but says it’s a ‘close question’ – Jason Meisner (COMMENT: Felons can own guns, but in Illinois, law abiding citizens cannot own semiautomatic rifles unless they register them.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-felon-with-firearm-statute-unconstitutional-federal-ruling-20231115-srygv57jpbcalpq2snzbsjibgq-story.html
— Increasing the real estate transfer tax is bad for businesses and Chicago residents – Willie Wilson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-real-estate-transfer-tax-chicago-business-20231116-2c6oezkvzrhpji7bkpeeb6zrhy-story.html
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-migrants-crisis-housing-homelessness-20231116-hwjvw3pmq5cxtmkfsxdfbtvwnq-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-migrant-crisis-new-york-federal-assistance-joe-biden-20231116-gtw4rudmfzej7heoyc6k6nivcm-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Johnson announces new 60-day limit for asylum seekers in city shelters – Justin Laurence (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/brandon-johnson-announces-60-day-limit-asylum-seekers-city-shelters

ABC7
— Chicago migrants will have 60-day limit to shelter stays, Mayor Johnson announces – Eric Horng (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrant-crisis-how-to-help-migrants-in-shelters-brandon-johnson/14066939/
— Chicago judge rules statute barring felons from having guns unconstitutional under Bruen decision – Rob Hughes
https://abc7chicago.com/gun-laws-second-amendment-supreme-court-bruen-decision/14066395/

NBC5
— Johnson says new plan to address migrant crisis includes 60-day limit on shelter stays. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Thursday is expected to announce new state investment services for asylum seekers – Bennett Haeberle, Lisa Capitanini and Katy Smyser (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/johnson-says-new-plan-to-address-migrant-crisis-includes-60-day-limit-on-shelter-stays/3279652/

CBS2
— Many migrants in Chicago are ineligible for federal protection status allowing them to get work permits – TARA MOLINA (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/migrants-ineligible-federal-protection-status-work-permits/
— Mayor Brandon Johnson says new funding coming from county and state to help with migrant crisis – TODD FEURER (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brandon-johnson-migrant-funding-cook-county-illinois/

FOX32
— Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters – Scott Schneider (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-migrants-to-be-limited-to-60-day-stays-inside-shelters
— Groups say future Chicago budgets should drop ‘ShotSpotter’ Progressive groups are taking a bit of a victory lap concerning Chicago’s 2024 budget and outlining what they want in future budgets.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1312337

WTTW
— Chicago to Limit Migrants to 60 Days in City Shelters as Part of New Approach to Crisis – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/15/chicago-limit-migrants-60-days-city-shelters-part-new-approach-crisis-johnson
— Chicago City Council Approves Johnson’s $16.6B Budget Amid Fractious Debate Over Costs to Care for Migrants – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/15/chicago-city-council-approves-johnson-s-166b-budget-amid-fractious-debate-over-costs-care
— Suspended CPS Security Guard is 3rd Fired Chicago Cop Hired by District After Being on City’s Do-Not-Hire List – Jared Rutecki (COMMENT: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, constructively, by forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” my Democrat GAO superiors put me on everyone’s do-not-hire list. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted to potential employers that they a) had always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, b) had delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoted me beyond GS-13, and c) had forced me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. That is why I filed Diersen v. GAO. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf )
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/15/suspended-cps-security-guard-3rd-fired-chicago-cop-hired-district-after-being-city-s-do

WGN RADIO
— You can find a Narcan vending machine at the 95th Red Line station – Hayley Boyd (COMMENT: Drug pushers ever-increasingly push more drug use.)
https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/extremely-local-news-you-can-find-a-narcan-vending-machine-at-the-95th-red-line-station/

WBEZ
— Mayor Johnson is imposing a “tiered” 60-day limit on migrant stays in city shelters. Though details were scarce, the mayor’s decision mirrors New York City’s plan to limit shelter stays. – Tessa Weinberg (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-imposing-a-60-day-limit-on-migrants-in-shelters/8c23efaf-9dc6-47f4-b425-5be3d2e5def0

SUBURBAN LIFE
— When Democrats are elected, poverty and crime increase.
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2023/11/15/backpacks-a-blessing-for-food-insecure-students-in-downers-grove-district-58-schools/

SOUTHERN
— 14th Amendment challenges to Trump’s campaign fail in 2 states with Colorado case pending – Isabella Murray (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly diminish Second Amendment rights.)
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2023/11/15/14th-amendment-challenges-to-trumps-campaign-fail-in-2-states-with-colorado-case-pending/

NPR ILLINOIS
— More Americans are concerned with the threat posed by China than at any time in the last 40 years. As a result, China is popping up in lots of campaign ads lately. – Domenico Montanaro
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-15/tens-of-millions-already-being-spent-on-campaign-ads-naming-china
— Once Florida’s favorite son, Floridians turn on DeSantis in his bid for president – Ashley Lopez
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-16/once-floridas-favorite-son-floridians-turn-on-desantis-in-his-bid-for-president

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly blame Trump for everything that is bad.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/trumps-violent-talk-shows-signs-of-taking-over-congress/

CITIES 92.9
— Chicago Mayor Johnson’s approval rating among lowest ever – Andrew Hensel
https://www.cities929.com/2023/11/15/poll-chicago-mayor-johnsons-approval-rating-among-lowest-ever/

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opinion/from-colleges-to-cannabis-17681832
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly use diversity to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opinion/diversity-training-for-law-enforcement-17681577

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing.
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-187/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/15/afternoon-roundup-187/
— State to lay out ‘next steps in managing the asylum seeker crisis’ (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/15/state-to-lay-out-next-steps-in-managing-the-asylum-seeker-crisis-tomorrow/
— Top mayoral aide offered to empty homeless encampment in exchange for floor votes (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/15/top-mayoral-aide-offered-to-empty-homeless-encampment-in-exchange-for-floor-votes/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— U.S. Supreme Court dockets challenge against Illinois’ gun ban. Federal judge denies delaying response to motion for injunction against gun registry. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8f223d92-83d8-11ee-bdb6-434af8ff9473.html

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— ‘Speech code’: Proposed new IL rule would rewrite why and how lawyers can be punished for ‘discrimination’
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/651903769-speech-code-proposed-new-il-rule-would-rewrite-why-and-how-lawyers-can-be-punished-for-discrimination

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Public transportation racism? Ex-suburbanite promises to make Chicago buses, trains less prejudiced against blacks. (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have unfairly benefitted from public transportation subsidies. I used public transportation extensively 1978-1997.)
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/652140353-public-transportation-racism-ex-suburbanite-promises-to-make-chicago-buses-trains-less-prejudiced-against-blacks

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Controversial Illinois firearms ban legal challenge unlikely to be resolved until after registry deadline.
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/652100406-controversial-illinois-firearms-ban-legal-challenge-unlikely-to-be-resolved-until-after-registry-deadline

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Who is Responsible? There are 1.85 million public school students in grades K to 12 in Illinois. Of those, 1.2 million of them, 65 percent, cannot read at grade level, and 1.4 million, 76 percent, do not have math skills at grade level. – Thomas Hampson (COMMENT: My outstanding teachers at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962, and Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966 helped me graduate in the upper 20% of my class, get an ACT score of 24, and get accepted by UIC.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/who-is-responsible/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE


— VOTERS OPPOSE CHICAGO MAYOR’S TENT CITY PLAN OVER 2 TO 1 – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/voters-oppose-chicago-mayors-tent-city-plan-over-2-to-1/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Companies blasted for backing Black Lives Matter despite group’s anti-Israel activism – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/15/woke-alert-companies-blasted-for-backing-black-liv/
— Congress should fund real border security, not a worldwide welfare state – Simon Hankinson (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/15/congress-should-fund-real-border-security-not-worl/
— Anti-war demonstrators clash with police at DNC headquarters in Washington – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/15/anti-war-demonstrators-clash-police-dnc-headquarte/
— Ronna McDaniel’s staying power as RNC chair put to the test – Seth McLaughlin (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and destroyed TAPROOT in 2012 and/or b) who ended my membership on the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee and destroyed ICRC in 2007. I would focus on my critics/opponents who also ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/15/ronna-mcdaniels-staying-power-as-rnc-chair-put-to-/

WASHINGTOPN EXAMINER
— Brandon Johnson receives lowest approval rating of a Chicago mayor in early months of term. – Rachel Schilke
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brandon-johnson-receives-lowest-approval-rating-starting-term
— The social justice doctor will see you now – Aida Cerundolo (COMMENT: From what I see, ever-increasingly, everyone in healthcare has demographics that vote for Democrats: minority, female, younger, non-conservative, non-American, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/the-social-justice-doctor-will-see-you-now

NEW YORK POST
— Campus antisemitism shows it’s time to track the foreign cash flowing into US universities – Philip Levine
https://nypost.com/2023/11/15/opinion/campus-antisemitism-shows-its-time-to-track-the-foreign-cash-flowing-into-us-universities/

AMAC
— Blue City Decline: How To Save New York And Other Cities
https://amac.us/newsline/society/blue-city-decline-how-to-save-new-york-and-other-cities/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Border Residents Express Frustrations at Uncontrolled Mass Migration – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2023/11/15/border-residents-express-frustrations-at-uncontrolled-mass-migration/

AMERICAN THINKER
— LGBTQ and the Palestinians… spread the woke! – Nick Lopez
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/lgbtq_and_the_palestinians_spread_the_woke.html

BREITBART
— Miserable Chicagoans Drop Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Approval Rating to 28% – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/15/nolte-miserable-chicagoans-drop-mayor-brandon-johnsons-approval-rating-to-28/
— Dem Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Uptick in Antisemitism Is Due to Trump – IAN HANCHETT (COMMENT: Sooner or later, Democrats and RINOs blame Trump and those who share his demographics for everything that is bad.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/11/15/dem-rep-krishnamoorthi-uptick-in-antisemitism-is-due-to-trump/
— MTG Blasts DHS Chief Mayorkas over Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens: ‘We’re Going to Impeach You’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/15/watch-mtg-blasts-dhs-chief-mayorkas-over-americans-killed-by-illegal-aliens-were-going-to-impeach-you/
— Barry Manilow Waited 40 Years to Come out Because ‘Back in the ‘70s, It Would Have Killed a Career’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON (COMMENT: I should write a book about my LGBTQ coworkers in the federal government who my Democrat superiors promoted over me. They all had less job-related work experience than I had, less job-related education than I had, fewer job-related professional certifications than I had or no professional certifications, and/or no job-related professional license like the one I had.)
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/11/15/barry-manilow-waited-40-years-to-come-out-because-back-in-the-70s-it-would-have-killed-a-career/

CENTER FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Biden Admin. Admits Its ‘Asylum Officer Rule’ Will Further Impoverish Struggling U.S. Workers. . . . In one paragraph buried deep in a 155,000-word document. – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Biden-Admin-Admits-Its-Asylum-Officer-Rule-Will-Further-Impoverish-Struggling-US-Workers

COLLEGE FIX
— George Washington University report links antisemitism to ‘extreme right’ conspiracy theories – MICAIAH BILGER (COMMENT: I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal government who stressed the most to my many Jewish superiors and supervisors in the federal government that I am conservative, Republican, Protestant, 100% German American, Crete resident 1948-1972, and Wheaton resident since 1978. I would focus on my Democrat superiors in the federal government who succeeded in getting my Jewish superiors to take the most/biggest adverse actions against me including a) forcing me to resign in 1969, b) disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974, c) disallowing my education deductions in 1978, d) forcing me to suffer a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, and e) forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/george-washington-u-report-links-antisemitism-to-extreme-right-conspiracy-theories/

DAILY CALLER
— Hundreds Of Migrants Plunge Into Rio Grande The Same Day That Mayorkas Defended Border Policies To Congress – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/15/hundreds-of-migrants-plunge-into-rio-grande-the-same-day-that-mayorkas-defended-border-policies-to-congress/
— House Votes To Block Rule Mandating LGBTQ-Friendly Foster Care – LILLIAN TWETEN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/15/house-passes-amendment-lgbtq-foster-care/
— Chinese Nationals Are Illegally Crossing The Border In Record Numbers – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/14/chinese-nationals-illegally-crossing-border-record-numbers-data-shows/
— No Matter How Hard They Try, Government Hall Monitors Can’t Take Our Freedom To Drive – TERENCE P. JEFFREY
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/16/opinion-no-matter-how-hard-they-try-government-hall-monitors-cant-take-our-freedom-to-drive-terence-p-jeffrey/

DAILY WIRE
— Target Mocked For Selling Disabled Black Santa Ornament, Pride Nutcrackers – Amanda Harding
https://www.dailywire.com/news/target-mocked-for-selling-disabled-black-santa-ornament-pride-nutcrackers

FEDERALIST
— Reject The Rainbow Mob’s Farcical Transgender ‘Awareness’ Celebrations – SAMUEL MANGOLD-LENETT
https://thefederalist.com/2023/11/15/reject-the-rainbow-mobs-farcical-transgender-awareness-celebrations/

FEDERATION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Windy City Migrants Get Blown Out of Town
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/11/15/windy-city-migrants-get-blown-out-town

FOX NEWS
— Chicago college professor justifies Hamas attack ‘after 75 years of Israeli White supremacy’ ‘I called my mom and I started crying,’ one NEIU student told Fox News Digital – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-college-professor-justifies-hamas-attack-after-75-years-israeli-white-supremacy
— Texas lawmakers pass bill allowing illegal migrants to be arrested. The bill would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if signed. – AP
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tx-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-illegal-migrants-arrested
— NYC struggling with rise in illegal immigration. FOX News’ Gianno Caldwell on frustrations from sanctuary cities over the increase of migrants, citizens left feeling like they are not prioritized.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6341238601112

FOX NEWS RADIO
— Americans on the Hook for Half a TRILLION to Care for ILLEGALS? – Tomi Lahren
https://radio.foxnews.com/2023/11/15/americans-on-the-hook-for-half-a-trillion-to-care-for-illegals/
— Washington’s Embarrassing Clown Show: Near-Fistfights, Alleged Elbowing, Name-Calling – Howie Kurtz
https://radio.foxnews.com/2023/11/15/washingtons-embarrassing-clown-show-near-fistfights-alleged-elbowing-name-calling/

HOUSE GOP
— Joe Biden’s Border Crisis Continues To Rage On With No End In Sight (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.gop.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=659

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Anti-Israel Rioters Attempt to Breach the Democratic National Committee in D.C. Law enforcement made multiple arrests. – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/11/anti-israel-rioters-attempt-to-breach-the-democratic-national-committee-in-d-c/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Cost of Illegal Immigration Greater Than Annual Gross Domestic Product of 15 States
https://www.judicialwatch.org/cost-of-illegal-immigration/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Texas Passes Bill Allowing State Police to Arrest, Deport Illegal Immigrants – DAVID ZIMMERMANN
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/texas-passes-bill-allowing-state-police-to-arrest-deport-illegal-immigrants/
— Majority of Democrats Believe Israel Has Done ‘Too Much’ in Response to Hamas Attacks – KAYLA BARTSCH
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/majority-of-democrats-believe-israel-has-done-too-much-in-response-to-hamas-attacks/

PJ MEDIA
— NSA Goes Full Woke, Pushes CRT and Transgender Ideology on Employees – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2023/11/15/nsa-goes-full-woke-pushes-crt-and-transgender-ideology-on-employees-n4923933

TOWNHALL
— How Do You Know Things Are Bad in America? The Migrants Are Now Self-Deporting. – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2023/11/15/migrants-are-now-self-deporting-n2631171
— Joe Biden’s NSA Goes Full-Blown Woke – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/11/15/the-nsa-goes-full-blown-woke-n2631245

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their varied backgrounds – AP (COMMENT: All my coworkers who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats a) who had less job-related work experience than I had, b) who had less job-related education than I had, c) who had fewer job-related professional certifications than I had or no professional certifications, and/or d) who had no job-related professional license like the one I had.)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/biden-announces-5-federal-judicial-nominees-stresses-varied-104905851

NEWSWEEK
— Target Sparks Conservative Outrage Over ‘Woke’ Christmas Ornaments – Shannon Power
https://www.newsweek.com/target-christmas-ornaments-backlash-woke-lgbtq-black-santa-1843896

NEW YORK TIMES
— Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Surges Across the Internet. Fueled by the conflict between Israel and Gaza and stoked by extremists, hate speech has spiked on social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram, researchers said. – Sheera Frenkel and Steven Lee Myers (COMMENT: Of course, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly blame Trump and his supporters for this.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/technology/hate-speech-israel-gaza-internet.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/opinion/trump-rhetoric.html

FOX NEW YORK
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly deny that they promote illegal immigration.
https://news.yahoo.com/nyc-migrants-facing-challenges-arriving-130752334.html

USA TODAY
— Protesters in San Francisco attempted to shut down APEC summit: ‘We can have a better society’ – Terry Collins
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/15/apec-summit-san-francisco-protests/71585250007/
— Here’s why people aren’t buying EVs in spite of price cuts and tax breaks. – Medora Lee (COMMENT: What is the estimated useful life of an EV battery? Yesterday the engines in my 1972 Chevrolet Corvette and my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX started up and ran just fine.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/11/14/ev-sales-2023-slow-inventory-pile-up/71572499007/
— Choosing a college is hard. The Israel-Hamas war is making it harder. Many Jewish and Muslim families are drawing up a new set of criteria for the colleges they hope their kids will attend next year. – Zachary Schermele
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/11/12/israel-hamas-war-makes-college-decision-harder/71509384007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘What the Hell Is Going On at the FDIC?’ Lawmakers Grill Agency Chairman. Martin Gruenberg tells Senate panel he is ‘deeply troubled’ by accounts of alleged harassment, toxic culture within bank regulator raised by Wall Street Journal investigation. – Rebecca Ballhaus (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997, the more of the following that its employees were, the more toxic the workplace was for them: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, if their ancestors had been in America for a long time, and/or if they had not become a GAO employee straight out of college. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/lawmakers-grill-fdic-chairman-over-allegations-of-misconduct-at-agency-5827d196
— Don’t Believe the Hype About Abortion. Its importance in last week’s elections for state office has been vastly overstated. – Karl Rove (COMMRENT: I should write a book about those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me a) because I support the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform and b) because they believe that I do not support that plank strong enough.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-believe-the-hype-about-abortion-polling-voters-campaign-elections-1a749b63
— The Shock of Facing American Anti-Semitism. Jews thought America was a safe haven, but Hamas’s Oct. 7 atrocities revealed hatred here at home. – Joel Engel (COMMENT: Many of my Democrat GAO Chicago Office superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were antisemites. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-shock-of-facing-american-anti-semitism-00acc234
— He Has Been Crazy About Cars His Whole Life. In Retirement, That Hasn’t Changed. Peter Volny found retirement boring. Until, that is, he hosted a car show. – Julie Halpert
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/retirement-hobby-car-show-393f0304

POLITICO
— My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used against me my having served a) as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and b) as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007. I should write about my critics/opponents.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/15/mike-johnson-living-waters-publishing-00127264

November 15, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— FBI seeks to combat hate crimes with anti-Islamic, anti-Jewish incidents on the rise in Chicago. – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Tom Jones, Maggie Green and Adriana Aguilar
https://abc7chicago.com/fbi-hate-crime-statistics-jewish-chicago-police-department/14059602/
— Chicago migrant arrivals slowing with winter, some migrants leaving for warmer cities – Sarah Schulte (COMMENT: Democrat leaders want illegals because illegals vote for Democrats. Anticipate/expect that because of bad weather in the northern states, illegals will ever-increasingly settle in the southern states. Anticipate/expect that because illegals vote for Democrats, more and more and more southern states will elect Democrats. Anticipate/expect that to defeat Trump, Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly ship their illegals to battleground/swing states to vote for Biden.)
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrant-crisis-migrants-leaving-venezuela/14059945/
— March for Israel draws nearly 300K to Washington DC to demonstrate in support, organizers say. Jewish Federations of North America estimate 290,000 people attended March for Israel. – Tal Axelrod
https://abc7chicago.com/march-for-israel-dc-jewish-federation/14056294/
— AI Dating Danger (COMMENT: How did you meet your spouse? I met my wife in late 1976 at social event hosted by the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. She is Catholic and I am Missouri Synod Lutheran. We both worked in the Loop. I had worked for IRS for 6 years. She had worked for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions for 7 years and for the FBI for 2 years before that.)
https://abc7chicago.com/14060698/
— Suspect in custody after woman critically wounded in Magnificent Mile attack (COMMENT: Back when it was much safer, I walked the Magnificent Mile 1974-1976 a) early evenings from my IRS job in the Loop to graduate business classes at Loyola and then b) evenings after those classes to my Outer Drive East studio condo on east Randolph.)
https://abc7chicago.com/magnificent-mile-michigan-avenue-streeterville-chicago-woman-attacked/14060182/

NBC5
— Hundreds from Chicago area participate in March for Israel in D.C. – Natalie Martinez
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-from-chicago-area-participate-in-march-for-israel-in-d-c/3278237/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-from-chicago-area-head-to-d-c-as-part-of-march-for-israel/3277238/
— DePaul professor provides resources for lawyers and caseworkers representing (ILLEGALS) in Chicago. There are nearly 19,000 (ILLEGALS) who have arrived in Chicago since August of 2022. About 11,000 are living in city-run shelters and 3,000 continue to wait for housing in police stations and Chicago airports, according to city officials. – Alyssa N. Salcedo and Cary Robbins
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/depaul-professor-provides-resources-for-lawyers-and-caseworkers-representing-migrants-in-chicago/3278112/
— 2nd car stolen from family at center of frightening Chicago carjacking video: Alderman. Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea said the Pettiford family was once again targeted by thieves, this time for the family’s second vehicle. – Sandra Torres and Alex Fisher
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2nd-car-stolen-from-home-of-family-at-center-of-frightening-carjacking-in-beverly-neighborhood/3278156/

CBS2
— March for Israel draws huge crowd today to Washington, D.C. – CAITLIN O’KANE
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/march-for-israel-today-tuesday-november-14-washington-dc/
— New policy will prohibit Chicago police officers from joining hate or extremist groups – TODD FEURER, CHRIS TYE (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who hinted/implied/argued/shouted the loudest that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were hate and/or extremist groups, b) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT and destroyed TAPROOT in 2012, and/or c) who ended my membership on the ICRC Steering Committee and destroyed ICRC in 2007. I would focus on my critics/opponents who also ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-police-department-policy-ban-officers-hate-extremist-groups/
— Woman critically injured in attack on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile – SABRINA FRANZA (COMMENT: Back when it was much safer, I walked the Magnificent Mile 1974-1976 a) early evenings from my IRS job in the Loop to graduate business classes at Loyola and then b) evenings after those classes to my Outer Drive East studio condo on east Randolph.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/magnificent-mile-attack-michigan-ontario/
— Chicago family, victims of carjacking last week, hit again for second car – CHARLIE DE MAR
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-family-carjacking-last-week-hit-again/
— Illegal sex work is more rampant than ever in Southwest Side Chicago community, neighbors say – MARYBEL GONZALEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illegal-sex-work-southwest-side-chicago/

WGN9
— Decreasing number of migrants arriving in Chicago, but shelters still remain in question – Dana Rebik, Peter Curi
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/decreasing-number-of-migrants-arriving-in-chicago-but-shelters-still-remain-in-question/
— Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’ – AP
https://wgntv.com/israel-hamas-conflict/ap-supporters-of-israel-rally-in-washington-under-heavy-security-crying-never-again/
— CPD officers helps migrant kids read new stories with donated books – Sean Lewis (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-officer-collecting-books-for-migrant-children/
— Residents navigate changes as protected bike lanes expand in Chicago – Jenna Barnes (COMMENT: During 1977 and 1978, I rode my bike between my Outer Drive East condo on east Randolph and my future wife’s parents’ home many times. That required riding on Foster Avenue between the lake and Western Avenue.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/residents-navigate-changes-as-protected-bike-lanes-expand-in-chicago/

FOX32
— Chicagoans converge on D.C. National Mall for historic pro-Israel rally amidst antisemitism surge – Gabriella Premus
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicagoans-converge-on-dc-national-mall-pro-israel-rally-antisemitism-surge
— Michigan judge rules that Trump will be on 2024 ballot, rejecting cases based on insurrection claim
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/judge-rules-that-trump-will-be-on-2024-ballot-rejecting-lawsuits-based-on-insurrection-claims
— Workers at four Chicago businesses are standing against sexual harassment that they claim is being ignored at their workplaces. (COMMENT: All the employers that I worked for 1964-1997 gave lots of preference to their Democrat employees who were female, and especially to those who were minority, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-workers-allege-widespread-workplace-harassment-silence-inaction-employers
— Under the Democrats, poverty and crime ever-increasingly increase.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-food-bank-launches-holiday-drive-aims-distribute-50k-meal-boxes-in-need
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1311571
— AS COLDER WEATHER SETS IN: Number of migrants arriving by bus, staying in Chicago police stations at lowest point in months.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/number-of-migrants-arriving-by-bus-staying-in-chicago-police-stations-at-lowest-point-in-months

WBEZ
— A new policy would ban Chicago police from participating in hate, extremist groups. The policy was approved by a civilian-led oversight panel after CPD investigated but took little action against cops with connections to extremist groups. – Dan Mihalopoulos, Tom Schuba (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who hinted/implied/argued/shouted the loudest that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were hate and/or extremist groups, b) who ended my chairmanship of TAPROOT and destroyed TAPROOT in 2012, and/or c) who ended my membership on the ICRC Steering Committee and destroyed ICRC in 2007. I would focus on my critics/opponents who also ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/a-new-policy-would-ban-chicago-police-from-participating-in-hate-groups/72f4a829-c752-43c3-8f8f-66b7004f1eb8

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Big Chicago contingent at March for Israel rally in Washington. Chicago native Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin is held by Hamas, spoke at the rally. ‘We hostage families have lived the last 39 days in slow motion torment.’ – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/11/14/23961621/march-for-israel-rally-washington-chicago-contingent
— Catholic Charities of San Antonio does Chicago no favors by failing to give a heads-up when migrants are on the way. When migrants insist that Chicago is their preferred destination, at least give city officials or Catholic Charities in Chicago some notice. – Editorial (COMMENT: Chicago Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/14/23959597/catholic-charities-san-antonio-chicago-migrants-asylum-seekers-editorial
— Chicago area workers rally, file sexual harassment claims against employers. Workers in the manufacturing, warehousing, food service, janitorial and restaurant industries gathered to protest workplace harassment, including intimidation, degradation and identity-based targeting. – Isabel Funk (COMMENT: All the employers that I worked for 1964-1997 gave lots of preference to their Democrat employees who were female, and especially to those who were minority, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. I should write a book about that.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/14/23960996/chicago-workers-file-sexual-harassment-claims-illinois-department-human-rights-raise-the-roof
— City Council drafts rules of decorum to manage disruptive crowds, behavior at its meetings. New rules ban profane, vulgar, threatening, abusive or disruptive language. Also out: banners, signs, large bags and sharp objects. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/14/23960694/chicago-city-council-new-rules-public-conduct-gaza-israel-migrants-protests
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more gambling, pot, booze, and other vices.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/11/14/23959005/casino-ballys-medinah-gambling-betting-river-north

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Johnson administration tied fate of homeless encampment to alderman’s votes – Gregory Royal Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-homeless-negotiations-encampments-20231115-qzhk7byd65hzhostymnxi76ug4-story.html
— Michigan judge says Trump stays on primary ballot, rejecting insurrection clause challenge – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-election-2024-trump-michigan-20231114-wmjewmosj5dgtjkmserqaxkzka-story.html
— Oak Park taking the lead on ‘coordinated western suburban response’ to migrant crisis, looking for others to partner, officials say – Ryan Hudgins (COMMENT: Oak Park Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-residents-village-leaders-on-migrants-tl-1116-20231114-uj6zujt2obevbdt5cuv5xrpkfy-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s labor market is driving migration to the city – Jack Grieve (COMMENT: Democrat leaders want illegals because illegals vote for Democrats. RINO leaders want illegals because RINO leaders want cheap labor. RINO leaders hate unions and have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. They have always stressed that while I was a union member 1966-1980, my salary increased from $18.05/hour to $104,583/year in today’s dollars. In my defense, during that time, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/new-jobs-are-driving-immigration-chicago-bank-america-report

JOURNAL COURIER
— What Illinois voters want vs. what its government delivers – Mark Glennon
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/commentary-18481173.php

STATELINE
— Modeling finds Trump taking back four states, beating Biden in electoral college – Lauren Sforza (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders and RINO leaders will flood battleground/swing states with their illegals who will use their false identifications to vote for Biden.)
https://www.mystateline.com/news/modeling-finds-trump-taking-back-four-states-beating-biden-in-electoral-college/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.mystateline.com/hill-politics/biden-campaign-hammers-trump-on-abortion-no-vagueness-in-his-position/

NEWS CHANNEL 20 & FOX ILLINOIS
— State Rep. Dan Caulkins files petition to U.S. Supreme to review Assault Weapons Ban decision – Geno Reynolds
https://newschannel20.com/newsletter-daily/state-rep-dan-caulkins-files-petition-to-us-supreme-to-review-assault-weapons-ban-decision
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/state-rep-dan-caulkins-files-petition-to-us-supreme-to-review-assault-weapons-ban-decision

WAND TV & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrat leaders and RINO leaders do not want Texas to have the power to arrest and order illegals to leave the US.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/texas-wants-the-power-to-arrest-and-order-migrants-to-leave-the-us-can-it/article_ba91ea05-d66d-5d84-aad8-907d54fa7353.html
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-texas-wants-the-power-to-arrest-and-order-migrants-to-leave-the-us-can-it-do-that/

NPR ILLINOIS & WGLT & WSIU
— What would happen if Congress stripped $14 billion from the IRS’s budget? (COMMENT: If I was still working for IRS, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates would kill me just like my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates killed me while Republicans cut GAO’s budget 1980-1997.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-14/what-would-happen-if-congress-stripped-14-billion-from-the-irss-budget
https://www.wglt.org/2023-11-14/what-would-happen-if-congress-stripped-14-billion-from-the-irss-budget
https://www.wsiu.org/2023-11-14/what-would-happen-if-congress-stripped-14-billion-from-the-irss-budget

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/11/14/every-chicago-weed-cannabis-dispensary-list-map-guide/

CITY OF CHAMPAIGN
— Democrat municipal leaders ever-increasingly get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who been in America for a long time.
https://champaignil.gov/2023/11/14/city-of-champaign-again-earns-perfect-score-on-municipal-equality-index-for-inclusive-lgbtq-laws-policies-and-services/

CAPITOL FAX

— Morning roundup

https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-186/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/14/afternoon-roundup-186/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Naysayers say Chicago crime is down despite a 60% increase, a post-COVID high
https://wirepoints.org/naysayers-say-chicago-crime-is-down-despite-a-60-increase-a-post-covid-high-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Proft: ‘IL owners of semi-auto sport rifles, take note on status of litigation’
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/651995366-proft-il-owners-of-semi-auto-sport-rifles-take-note-on-status-of-litigation
— I should write a book about age discrimination. I would focus on RINO leaders who use age discrimination to get rid of Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who been in America for a long time.
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/651310709-city-of-wheaton-commission-on-aging-met-sept-14

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— County School Superintendent Diana Hartmann Scores Grant to Make Driver’s Ed More Interesting
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/county-school-superintendent-diana-hartmann-scores-grant-to-make-drivers-ed-more-interesting/
— Why Should Municipalities Have to Play “Mother, May I?” with IDOT to Spend Motor Fuel Tax Money?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/why-should-municipalities-have-to-play-mother-may-i-with-idot-to-spent-motor-fuel-tax-money/
— Foster Schedules Climate Town Hall Meeting
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/foster-schedules-climate-town-hall-meeting/
— DeWitt Points Out Illinois Voucher Program Dying Because House Speaker Won’t Call the Bill
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/dewitt-points-out-illinois-voucher-program-dying-because-house-speaker-wont-call-the-bill/
— Stiff Gun Penalties Due to Expire Because House Speaker Wouldn’t Call Extension Bill
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/stiff-gun-penalites-due-to-expire-because-house-speaker-wont-call-extension-bill/
— Sosnowski Reports
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/sosnowski-reports/
— UPDATE: Coroner Reports Death of Judge Michael Coppedge AT COURTHOUSE, OBITUARY FROM CIRCUIT COURT
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/coroner-reports-death-of-judge-michael-coppedge/
— Real Clear Politics Points to Articles, One Asks a Question the Next One Answers: As Inflation Eases, Prices Won’t Go Down
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/real-clean-politics-points-to-articles-one-asks-a-question-the-next-one-answers/
— Algonquin Tax Levy Recommended to Increase 4.89%
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/14/algonquin-tax-levy-recommended-to-increase-4-89/
— Grafton Township GOP Seeks Mandate of Parental Consent to Huntley School District’s Student Non-Emergency Medical Intervention
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/grafton-township-gop-seeks-mandate-of-parental-consent-to-huntley-school-districts-student-non-emergency-medical-intervention/
— Dawn Milarski Running for County Board District 8 as a Democrat
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/milarskicbd8/
— Could Texas Governor Greg Abbott Have Envisioned the Democratic Party Turmoil Sending Chicago Migrants Would Cause?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/could-texas-govenor-greg-abbott-have-envisioned-the-democratic-party-turmoil-sending-chicago-migrants/
— County Nursing Home Rates Going Up
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/county-nursing-home-rates-going-up/
— Spring Grove Seeks Over 8% More Real Estate Revenue
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/spring-grove-seeks-over-8-more-real-estate-revenue/
— Harvard School District Shoots for the Tax Levy Stars
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/13/harvard-school-district-shoots-for-the-tax-levy-stars/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Exporting Abortion and An Honest Evaluation – Mae Arthur
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/exporting-abortion-and-an-honest-evaluation/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ONLY 28% OF CHICAGO VOTERS APPROVE OF MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/only-28-of-chicago-voters-approve-of-mayor-brandon-johnson/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Chicago in Chaos Over Migrant Crisis – Mark Weyermuller
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/11/weyermuller-chicago-in-chaos-over-migrant-crisis.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden’s pro-Israel stance angers young voters who could cost him the 2024 election – Jeff Mordock and Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/14/bidens-pro-israel-stance-angers-young-voters-who-c/
— DHS recorded 300,000 illegal entries in October; Border Patrol nabbed 13 terrorism suspects – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/14/dhs-recorded-300000-illegal-entries-october-border/
— Campus DEI programs come under fire as university antisemitism escalates – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/14/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-programs-under-scru/
— Massive pro-Israel rally assembles on National Mall, decries antisemitism in U.S. – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/14/massive-pro-israel-rally-assembles-on-national-mal/
— 1 in 3 U.S. Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year – AP (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO superiors a) assigned me to supervise all the Asian Americans they hired and b) did everything that they could to turn them against me.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/14/1-in-3-us-asians-and-pacific-islanders-faced-racia/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— MTG vows third attempt to impeach Mayorkas and dares GOP to block it – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/mtg-vows-third-attempt-impeach-mayorkas
— The bill for Biden’s border crisis is coming due — and we’re all on the hook – Rep. Mark Green
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/bill-for-bidens-border-crisis-coming-due-and-all-on-hook

NEW YORK POST
— Nearly 300K descend on DC’s National Mall for march: ‘Largest pro-Israel gathering in history’ – Jack Morphet
https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/news/nearly-300000-descend-on-dcs-national-mall-for-march-largest-pro-israel-gathering-in-history/
— Republican hopefuls push for border wall, split over how to pay for it – Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/news/gop-white-house-hopefuls-disagree-on-how-to-pay-for-us-mexico-border-wall/
— A sheriff’s lament against retail theft is right on Target – Editorial (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly side with criminals against Republicans. That ever-increasingly forces more and more and more Republicans to buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense. What are you doing to protect yourself from ever-increasing Democrat-caused crime?)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/opinion/sheriff-jim-coopers-right-on-target-but-leftist-pols-need-blame/
— Nearly as many college students back Hamas as Israel – Carl Campanile
https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/news/nearly-as-many-college-students-back-hamas-as-israel-poll/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— In Chicago, a telling tale about asylum and illegal immigrants – Chad Groening, Billy Davis
https://afn.net/politics-govt/2023/11/14/in-chicago-a-telling-tale-about-asylum-and-illegal-immigrants/
— Thousands gather at Washington’s National Mall for pro-Israel rally – AP
https://afn.net/ap/israel-anti-semitism/thousands-gather-at-washington-s-national-mall-for-pro-israel-rally/
— Legal settlement shines light on Hindu meditation at failing Chicago high school – Bronson Woodruff
https://afn.net/education/2023/11/14/legal-settlement-shines-light-on-hindu-meditation-at-failing-chicago-high-school/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Proft: Poll on Growth in ‘Sexual Identities’ a Product of ‘Recruitment and the Media’ It’s happening fast.
https://amgreatness.com/2023/11/14/proft-poll-on-growth-in-sexual-identities-a-product-of-recruitment-and-the-media/
— Dan Proft Commentary: Mo Money, Mo Problems
https://amgreatness.com/2023/11/13/dan-proft-commentary-mo-money-mo-problems/

AMERICAN THINKER
— As unemployment in the black community climbs, Chicago Democrats hold a job fair for illegals – Olivia Murray (COMMENT: Employment is a zero-sum-game. To hire, promote, and/or retain one person is to not hire, promote, and/or retain another person. To hire, promote, and/or retain those who are citizens of foreign countries, Democrat, of one minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time is to not hire, promote, and/or retain those who are citizens of America, Republican, of another minority, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. All those who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats who were most if not virtually all of the following: Black, Hispanic, Asian, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who have not been in America for a long time. Further, all of them had less job-related work experience than I had, less job-related education than I had, fewer job-related professional certifications than I had or no certifications, and/or no job-related professional license like the one I had. The aforesaid is called patronage, up-or-out, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/as_unemployment_in_the_black_community_climbs_chicago_democrats_hold_a_job_fair_for_illegals.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Gang of eight House Republicans break ranks, join Dems to protect Mayorkas – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/14/gang-of-eight-house-republicans-break-ranks-join-dems-to-protect-mayorkas-1412292/

BREITBART
— Biden’s Migrant Mobile App Frees 350K Foreign Nationals into U.S. — 3X the Population of Manchester, New Hampshire – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/14/bidens-migrant-mobile-app-frees-44k-foreign-nationals-into-us-last-month/
— DeSantis Plummets to Single Digits, Third Place in Texas GOP Primary – HANNAH BLEAU KNUDSEN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/14/poll-desantis-falls-to-single-digits-third-place-in-texas-gop-primary/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘All In’: Speaker Mike Johnson Endorses Donald Trump For President – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/14/house-speaker-mike-johnson-endorsement-donald-trump-president-2024/
— Chaos Reigns Under Joe Biden – Larry Elder
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/14/opinion-chaos-reigns-under-joe-biden-larry-elder/
— Vivek Ramaswamy Launches FireRonna.com After Viral Debate Callout Of RNC Chair – REAGAN REESE
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/15/vivek-ramaswamy-ronna-mcdaniel-rnc-chair/

DAILY WIRE
— National Counseling Organizations Push Transgender Ideology On Mental Health Professionals, In Schools – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/national-counseling-organizations-push-transgender-ideology-on-mental-health-professionals-in-schools

FEDERALIST
— Does Anyone In Congress Care That A Quarter Of A Million Illegal Immigrants Were Arrested In October? – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2023/11/14/does-anyone-in-congress-care-that-a-quarter-of-a-million-illegal-immigrants-were-arrested-in-october/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Texas Takes Over Cartel-Infested Island on the Rio Grande
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/11/14/texas-takes-over-cartel-infested-island-rio-grande

FIREARMS NEWS
— Not Content to Eviscerate the Second Amendment, Gun-Grabbers Go After the First – David Codrea
https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/anti-gun-attacks-first-amendment/486036

FOX NEWS
— Chicago Teachers Union president used ‘unlawful deduction’ on home in Indiana for over a decade. CTU president Stacey Davis Gates previously defended sending her son to private school after being accused of hypocrisy. – Joshua Q. Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-teachers-union-president-used-unlawful-deduction-home-indiana

GOPUSA
— Poll: Trump Performs Better Than Biden On Top Issues For Voters
https://www.gopusa.com/poll-trump-performs-better-than-biden-on-top-issues-for-voters/
— House Votes Against Progressing Mayorkas Impeachment Effort
https://www.gopusa.com/house-votes-against-progressing-mayorkas-impeachment-effort/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— “Racial doctrines such as ‘critical race theory’ and ‘intersectionality’ are the mother’s milk of antisemitism on campuses” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/11/racial-doctrines-such-as-critical-race-theory-and-intersectionality-are-the-mothers-milk-of-antisemitism-on-campuses/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump’s Immigration Policy Is a Necessary Corrective
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/11/trumps-immigration-policy-is-a-necessary-corrective/
— DEI’s House of Cards Is Falling Down – JONATHAN BUTCHER
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/11/deis-house-of-cards-is-falling-down/
— The Happy Confusion of Hearing Democrats Say Exactly What You Want to Hear – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-happy-confusion-of-hearing-democrats-say-exactly-what-you-want-to-hear/
— Muslim Law Groups Accuse Major Firms of Fanning ‘Islamophobia’ by Condemning Antisemitism – ARI BLAFF
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/muslim-law-groups-accuse-major-firms-of-fanning-islamophobia-by-condemning-antisemitism/

TOWNHALL
— The Freedom to Drive – Terry Jeffrey (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been anti-car if not car-haters. I have owned cars since I was 16 in 1964, and I own seven now and a SUV. Because I could not find a job in Crete in 1964, I bought a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in Monee in 1964 with money that I had earned doing yard work and delivering newspapers so that could take a job washing dishes for the minimum wage in Chicago Heights. After that, I used cars that I bought to get to/from jobs a) cleaning golf shoes in Flossmoor, chipping slag and pumping gasoline in South Chicago Heights, delivering mail in Park Forest, working on an automobile assembly line in Belvidere, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, and pumping gasoline again in Chicago Heights, collecting delinquent taxes in the south suburbs, and auditing federal agencies in the Chicago area and b) classes at UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, Roosevelt, and IIT. While I own eight vehicles, I drive them very little because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA Illinois newsletters together and sending them out.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/terryjeffrey/2023/11/15/the-freedom-to-drive-n2631208
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We should look at the vehicular miles program where people are actually clocked on the number of miles that they traveled,” LaHood told the Associated Press in a Feb. 19, 2009 interview. “What I see this administration doing is this — thinking outside the box on how we fund our infrastructure in America,” he said. Even the Obama administration, however, did not fully embrace what LaHood was suggesting. . .The Obama administration did not pursue a vehicle-miles-traveled tax, but Secretary LaHood did advance a plan to reduce American driving. On June 16, 2009, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on “Greener Communities, Greater Opportunities: New Ideas For Sustainable Development and Economic Growth.” LaHood testified at this hearing on his vision for “more livable communities” and “transit-oriented development.” . . . “Transit-oriented, mixed-use development has the potential to provide efficient and convenient options for employers, developers, young professionals and families in many large and small cities around the United States,” LaHood said. “Transit-oriented development,” he said, “also has the potential to contribute significantly to the revitalization of downtown districts, foster workable neighborhoods, and offer an alternative to urban and suburban sprawl and automobile focused commuting.” On April 14, 2009, the Heritage Foundation published a report by Ronald Utt, which this writer cited in his 2010 book “Control Freaks.” Utt’s report was entitled “President Obama’s New Plan to Decide Where Americans Live and How They Travel.” “To save Americans from these alleged higher living costs,” Utt wrote, “the Smart Growth and New Urbanist movements want Americans to move into higher-density developments — such as townhouses and high-rise apartment buildings — which, the anti-suburbanists contend, can be better served by public transportation (hence the commitment to ‘transportation choice,’ a process whereby commuters are bribed or coerced into an inconvenient mode of transportation that most would not choose on their own) — thereby freeing the hapless American people from relying on their automobiles.”)

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ROLL CALL
— Durbin ever-increasingly takes the lead in promoting more mass/illegal immigration.
https://rollcall.com/2023/11/14/working-in-america-time-for-republicans-to-get-serious-on-immigration/

ASSOCITED PRESS
— Democrat and RINO lenders say “The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking” but ask “is it too late to stop Trump?”
https://apnews.com/article/scott-haley-desantis-trump-republican-president-iowa-c64fa9a5e8ffc0694331d7d148aac5c1

NEWSWEEK
— Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Faces New Challenge – Khaleda Rahman
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-faces-new-challenge-1843894
— Far too many “Republican” candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. are not Republicans, they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, or RINOs. I should write a book about the aforesaid.
https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-dhs-alejandro-mayorkas-1843426

ABC NEWS
— Texas House passes bill that authorizes officers to arrest migrants, one of strictest immigration proposals in US. SB 4 passed in the fourth round of a special legislative session. – Armando Garcia
https://abcnews.go.com/International/texas-house-considers-bill-authorizes-officers-arrest-migrants/story?id=104857797

NBC NEWS
— Undocumented immigrants ask Biden for the unlikely: Work permits like those given to Venezuelans. Waiting for years for legalization, undocumented immigrants in the U.S. for decades want Biden to give them work permits. The question is how it would be legally doable. – Suzanne Gamboa (COMMENT: Democrat leaders and RINO leaders know full well that many millions of illegals in America use their false identifications to get jobs, to vote for Democrat candidates and RINO candidates, to etc.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/undocumented-immigrants-us-decades-ask-biden-work-permits-rcna125157
— What’s behind the rise in undocumented Indian immigrants crossing U.S. borders on foot. There were almost 97,000 encounters with Indian migrants in the U.S. over the past year, nearly a fivefold increase from the same period from 2019 to 2020, when there were almost 20,000. – Sakshi Venkatraman (COMMENT: What positions do Haley and Ramaswamy have on this illegal Indian immigration?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/rise-undocumented-indian-immigrants-crossing-us-borders-foot-rcna123874

CBS NEW YORK
— NYC Mayor Eric Adams previews “extremely painful” budget cuts due to asylum seeker crisis – MARCIA KRAMER
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-previews-extremely-painful-budget-cuts-due-to-asylum-seeker-crisis/

FOX NEW YORK
— Democrat leaders, RINO leaders, their operatives, and their dupes ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/migrants-in-america-challenges-nyc-crisis

NEW YORK TIMES
— More Than 500 U.S. Officials Sign Letter Protesting Biden’s Israel Policy. The signers, representing some 40 government agencies, reflect growing internal dissent over the administration’s support of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. – Maria Abi-Habib, Michael Crowley and Edward Wong
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/us/politics/israel-biden-letter-gaza-cease-fire.html
— Democrat leaders and RINO leaders reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/opinion/abortion-dobbs-affirmation-action.html
— Johnson Said in 2015 Trump Was Unfit and Could Be ‘Dangerous’ as President. Speaker Mike Johnson, then a Republican state lawmaker, posted on social media that Donald J. Trump lacked the character and morality to be president and could be vindictive. – Annie Karni and Steve Eder
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/us/politics/mike-johnson-donald-trump.html
— How an Abortion Case Shaped Mike Johnson’s Path to the Speakership. Battling a Louisiana abortion clinic was a career-making move for a young lawyer with conservative bona fides. And it was only the beginning. – Nicholas Confessore, Steve Eder and Julie Tate (COMMENT: I gained support from conservatives when I led a group that succeeded in forcing Comcast to start carrying Fox News Channel in Wheaton in 2002.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/us/mike-johnson-abortion-louisiana.html
— Democrat leaders, RINO leaders, their operatives, and their dupes ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/us/border-wall-migrant-injuries.html

KXAN
— Texas House gives initial OK for sending $1.5B for border wall construction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYnP3ZsmpY

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Republican FDIC Board Members Call for Broader Oversight of Allegations of Harassment and Discrimination at Agency – Rebecca Ballhaus (COMMENT: Democrats run the federal government. Democrats run GAO. Democrats run FDIC. The Democrats who run GAO audit the Democrats who run FDIC. During the last 8 years that I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO, I worked on audits of federal financial industry regulators including FDIC. The Democrats who ran GAO did not want me to work on audits of federal agencies. They wasted my career and they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/republican-fdic-board-members-call-for-broader-oversight-of-investigation-into-misconduct-at-agency-220eb026

FORBES
— How To Use Employee Recognition Through Each Stage Of The Employee Journey – Steve Sonnenberg
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/11/14/how-to-use-employee-recognition-through-each-stage-of-the-employee-journey/
— Diversity And The Tax Bar – Sanessa Griffiths (COMMENT: In 1978, in Diersen v. IRS, the Small Claims Tax Court Judge allowed my graduate Loyola business courses, but disallowed my graduate DePaul accounting courses by creating a new rule that accounting courses cannot be deducted until you have met the requirements to take the CPA examination.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/taxnotes/2023/11/14/diversity-and-the-tax-bar/

GM AUTHORITY
— Biden Supports UAW’s Push To Unionize All U.S. Auto Workers – RHIAN HUNT (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hate unions. They have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. They have always stressed that while I was a union member 1966-1980, my salary increased from $18.05/hour to $104,583/year in today’s dollars. In my defense, during that time, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980.)
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/president-biden-supports-uaw-push-to-unionize-all-u-s-auto-workers/

SPLC
— SPLC is an arm of the Democrat Party. It promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.splcenter.org/our-commitment-challenge-racism
https://www.splcenter.org/hopewatch/2023/11/14/remember-protect-trans-community-2023-transgender-awareness-week