February 19 Morning Edition

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Will County Republicans voted overwhelmingly Thursday night to censure Rep. Adam Kinzinger for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. The 111 to 5 vote (and one abstention) for censure “is meant to remind the representative who he represents: the people who elected him, not his self-interests,” said Will County Republican Chairman George Pearson, adding that Kinzinger’s decision to start a PAC that “goes against other Republicans was a betrayal.” Pearson said his next task is to find a challenger for Kinzinger’s seat. The rebuke comes a few days after the Iroquois County GOP in central Illinois voted to censure. LaSalle County’s Republican Central Committee voted to censure earlier this month. All three counties are among the 14 counties that make up Kinzinger’s 16th Congressional District. Kinzinger issued a statement criticizing GOP leaders in Will County for not doing more to elect Republicans and calling the county GOP “inept.” “Maybe if the Will County GOP spent the same amount of time and energy helping local Republicans as they do with petty censure votes to go after those that vote their conscience, they might actually win a few races,” Kinzinger said. He said Will County has gone from a “staunchly conservative county where Republicans controlled the board and held countywide offices” to one that’s seen Democrats take control of county board seats. “The leaders of the Will County GOP have proven they are unable to assist Republican candidates in winning these especially important elections. As the last federal Republican official representing Will County, I have been saddened by this ineptitude.” – Shia Kapos
(DIERSEN: What do you say to those who do not want you or anyone else to read the aforesaid?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/19/madigan-matters-new-censure-for-kinzinger-scathing-report-on-police-griffin-grilled-491813

ABC7
— US lets in asylum-seekers stuck in Mexico, ends Trump policy – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats want asylum seekers because asylum seekers will vote for Democrats. RINOs want asylum seekers because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/us-lets-in-asylum-seekers-stuck-in-mexico-ends-trump-policy/10353424/

CBS2
— Aldermen, Activists Criticize Mayor Lightfoot For Spending More Than $280 Million In Pandemic Relief Funds On CPD
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/18/aldermen-activists-criticize-mayor-lightfoot-for-spending-more-than-280-million-in-pandemic-relief-funds-on-cpd/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Crime, taxes, closed schools or clogged side streets. But Lightfoot focuses on statues. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-chicago-statues-john-kass-20210219-js2i332npnfc5efrobjx52bcii-story.html
— Readers, we need you now more than ever – ERIC ZORN
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, mainstream newspapers a) act like they are arms of the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green parties; b) dump readers, dump organizations, dump companies, dump governments, and dump countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time; and c) promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-alden-global-capital-tribune-newspapers-zorn-20210219-y4mg4perrraxhjh43tat7xjkwe-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Please don’t cancel your subscription to the Chicago Tribune because we’re poised to be taken over by Alden Global Capital.)
— Naperville divvies up $500,000 among agencies that provide social service assistance in city – SUZANNE BAKER
(DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone will be handing out welfare and/or receiving welfare.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-social-service-funding-st-0217-20210218-6k73tay4krfurk6whdm7lczuy4-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Michael Madigan moves on, but his strongman legacy remains. At his core, the longtime speaker was an old-fashioned ward boss who knew how to collect votes. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/michael-madigan-moves-his-strongman-legacy-remains

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH & WILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater a) glorifies and praises Kinzinger and b) demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Kinzinger’s critics.
https://www.pantagraph.com/kinzinger-family-letters-over-trump-vote-get-national-media-attention/article_5bc85d10-3ebf-5486-9b59-f33a3fccf840.html
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/whats-rep-kinzingers-endgame

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pension checks — big ones — are in the monthly mail – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pension-checks-big-ones-are-in-the-monthly-mail/article_d37a16cf-30fb-5681-bd89-a521348be59f.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Holding the No. 1 position is former Republican legislator and Judge Edward Petka, who collects a monthly check of $18,062. That’s $216,747 a year, an amount sweetened by those 3 percent annual cost-of-living increases. In Petka’s case, his 3 percent increase amounts to an extra $6,500 a year, a roughly $500-per-month hike. Former Democratic state Rep. Gary Hannig of Litchfield, who worked in former Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration, collects $14,584 per month. His wife, Elizabeth, who succeeded her husband when he left the Illinois House to work for Quinn, supplements her husband’s pension by collecting a monthly pension check of $4,373 per month. Together, they collect pension checks totaling $18,957 per month — $227,484 for the year. Former Gov. Jim Edgar holds the No. 5 slot, collecting $15,102 per month. The list of recipients includes scoundrels. Among them is indicted former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. Charged with bribery and forced to resign from the Illinois House in 2019, he’s collecting $4,507 per month, a perk he might be forced to forfeit if he is convicted on the political corruption charge. Another notorious pension recipient is former Chicago-area state Sen. Ira Silverstein, who lost his elective office after being implicated in an embarrassing sexual-harassment case. He receives $6,600 per month. Other prominent legislative monthly pension recipients are Quinn, $12,864; former state senator and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford, $12,811; former state senator and former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, $12,789; former Lt. Gov. Robert Kustra, $11,859; Jayne Thompson, wife of the late Gov. James Thompson, $9,783; former state Attorney General Neil Hartigan, $9,776; and former state legislators later elected to Congress (Republicans Tim Johnson, $7,899, and Tom Ewing, $7,667, and Democrat Terry Bruce, $7,154). Among the local politicians named were former state Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, $11,742; former state Rep. Helen Satterthwaite, D-Urbana, $7,377; former Democratic county auditor, Urbana mayor and state Rep. Laurel Prussing, $5,569; former state Rep. Chad Hays, R-Catlin, $4,682; former state Rep. Naomi Jakobsson, D-Urbana, $4,497; Republican former state legislator Max Coffey of Charleston, $4,825; Republican former state legislator Rick Winkel of Champaign, $3,362; Republican former legislator Judy Myers of Danville, $2,452; Republican former legislator Shane Cultra of Iroquois County, $2,970; and former Democratic legislator Julie Curry of Decatur, $1,991.)

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 145 COVID-19 cases Thursday, 10 deaths, 4.05% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/19/dupage-county-reports-145-covid-19-cases-thursday-10-deaths-405-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

STATELINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/new-proposed-illinois-school-requirement-would-include-a-reading-list-of-anti-racism-books/

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Republican Rift Goes Far Deeper Than Just Trump And McConnell – DOMENICO MONTANARO
(DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The riff in the Republican Party is between a) those who want to defend and advance the party’s platform and b) those who want to dump the party’s platform, and especially its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I should write a book about past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization a) who reject some, many, most, if not all of the aforesaid planks and b) who do everything that can to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains who support the aforesaid planks.) I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff members, campaign volunteers, etc. who reject some, many, most, if not all of the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/republican-rift-goes-far-deeper-just-trump-and-mcconnell#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-16: Scott Presler Confirms for Saturday in Minooka Looking for Volunteers Against Kinzinger
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/presler021821/
— Team Nunda Township Mails
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/team-nunda-mails/
— Campaigning in the Snow in Lakewood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/campaigning-in-the-snow-in-lakewood/

WIREPOINTS
— Illiterate Revolutionaries: Chicago schools struggle as teachers push liberal politics – Fox News short film
https://wirepoints.org/illiterate-revolutionaries-chicago-schools-struggle-as-teachers-push-liberal-politics-fox-news/
— What Pritzker’s 2022 budget proposal doesn’t do: fix Illinois – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/what-pritzkers-2022-budget-proposal-doesnt-do-fix-illinois-wirepoints/
— Pritzker’s budget doesn’t do anything to address population loss, taxes, or pensions – Wirepoints joins Craig Dellimore on WBBM
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-budget-doesnt-do-anything-to-address-population-loss-taxes-or-pensions-wirepoints-joins-craig-dellimore-on-wbbm/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Pelosi’s pick to lead Capitol probe says police ‘complicit,’ helped rioters – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/russel-honore-capitol-police-complicit-riot/
— Conservative groups kick-start anti-Biden push with $2 million ad blitz – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/conservative-groups-kickstart-anti-biden-push-2-mi/
— Australia’s proposed law to make tech giants pay for the news articles shared on their networks has Google and Facebook doing a good cop/bad cop routine. – Ryan Lovelace
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/big-tech-censorship-spreads-press-australia-us-con/

FOX NEWS
— Menendez introduces Dem immigration bill, denies ‘amnesty’ despite citizenship path for illegal immigrants. The bill needs 10 Republican votes in the Senate. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/menendez-dem-immigration-bill-amnesty-illegal-immigrants

BREITBART
— Chicago Police Dept. ‘failed the public’ during George Floyd protests – UPI
https://www.breitbart.com/news/chicago-police-dept-failed-the-public-during-george-floyd-protests/

NEWSMAX
— GOP’s John Cox Makes $1M Donation in California Gubernatorial Bid – Jeffrey Rodack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/john-cox-gavin-newsom-recall-california/2021/02/18/id/1010537/

DAILY CALLER
— Retired General Leading Capitol Review Has A History Of Peddling Far-Left Conspiracy Theories – MICHAEL GINSBERG
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/russel-honore-capitol-riot-review/
— Our Descent Into Collective Madness – VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/victor-davis-hanson-our-descent-into-collective-madness/
— As Bipartisan Calls To Amend Section 230 Mount, Experts Emphasize Unintended Consequences – MICHAEL GINSBERG
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/18/conservatives-section-230-reform-unintended-consequences/

AFP
— Backlash grows as Facebook imposes Australia news blackout
(DIERSEN: Who does not want you to share news? My critics/opponents do not want me to share news. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They want only those who they manipulate/dominate to share news.)
https://news.yahoo.com/backlash-grows-facebook-imposes-australia-175450582.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Australia’s government says that Facebook was “heavy-handed” and “wrong” for introducing an unprecedented local ban on sharing news in response to pending legislation that would force the social media giant to pay for content. From Thursday Australians were unable to post links to news articles or view the Facebook pages of local and international news outlets, while Aussie news sources disappeared from the site worldwide.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Rep. Jim Banks: Attempts to Erase Trump Will Cost GOP Elections 2022 and 2024 – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/attempts-to-erase-trump-will-cost-gop-elections-2022-and-2024-rep-jim-banks_3702385.html
— Pro-Life Activist Lila Rose: Biden Using Christian Religion as ‘Cover for Extreme Policies’ – SAMUEL ALLEGRI
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-is-using-christian-religion-as-the-cover-for-his-extreme-policies-lila-rose_3701881.html

THE HILL
— Ex-Trump chief of staff Priebus mulling Wisconsin governor bid – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539541-ex-trump-chief-of-staff-priebus-mulling-wisconsin-governor-bid

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers – HUIZHONG WU and FU TING
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents what to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. But failing that, they want reporters and journalists like me to be credentialed, and of course, to meet their credentialing requirements. They want me to get permission from the following before I include links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party.)
https://nepal24hours.com/china-steps-up-online-controls-with-new-rule-for-bloggers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Beginning next week, the Cyberspace Administration of China will require bloggers and influencers to have a government-approved credential before they can publish on a wide range of subjects. Some fear that only state media and official propaganda accounts will get permission. While permits have been needed since at least 2017 to write about topics such as political and military affairs, enforcement has not been widespread. The new rules expand that requirement to health, economics, education and judicial matters. . .The new credential requirement could restrict individuals from posting original content, including people like Ma who aren’t openly challenging the line of Xi’s ruling Communist Party. Weibo CEO Wang Gaofei, responding to Ma on the platform, said commentary on news released by official media was permitted but commentators could not “release news” themselves. . .A notice on Sohu in January, which also hosts microblogs, said public accounts without credentials must not issue or republish current affairs news. Banned topics include “articles and commentary on politics, economics, military affairs, diplomatic and public affairs; Taking out of context and distorting the content of the Party and country’s history; breaking news and commentary.” Internet giant Baidu, which also has a publishing platform, issued a similar notice. It is unclear to what extent bloggers will be punished if they publish commentary without the credentials.)

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater a) glorifies and praises Kinzinger and b) demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Kinzinger’s critics.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/opinions/kinzinger-letter-angry-cousin-drexler/index.html
— Congress is again discussing reparations for slavery. It’s a complex and thorny issue – Harmeet Kaur
(DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats will force you to pay: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/us/congress-slavery-reparations-effort-trnd/index.html

CNBC
— Twitter commits that 25% of its executives will be minorities or women by 2025 – Salvador Rodriguez
(DIERSEN: To meet that goal, will Twitter adopt an “up-or-out” policy like the federal government uses? For example, will Twitter get of its employees who are White and/or male who are not making $100,000/year by age 25, $500,000/year by age 30, $1,000,000/year by age 35, $5,000,000/year by age 40, $10,000,000/year by age 45, $50,000,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/twitter-pledges-to-increase.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden’s Immigration Plan Would Offer Path to Citizenship For Millions. The proposal, unveiled by Democrats on Capitol Hill, offers an eight-year path to citizenship for most of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, eliminates restrictions on family-based immigration and expands worker visas.
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/18/us/joe-biden-news
— Facebook’s New Look in Australia: News and Hospitals Out, Aliens Still In The social network’s decision to block journalism rather than pay for it erased more than expected, leaving many outraged and debating what should happen next. – Damien Cave
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/media/facebook-australia-news.html
— FRONT PAGE: A College Program for Disadvantaged Teens Could Shake Up Elite Admissions. An education program is immersing underprivileged students in Ivy League classes, and the students’ success has raised questions about how elite university gatekeepers determine college prospects. – Erica L. Green
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, college degrees are worthless unless they are from Ivy League Universities.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/politics/college-admissions-poor-students.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Left Hated Rush Limbaugh Because He Had Their Number Even in death they called him ‘divisive,’ as if their attacks on America aren’t intended to sow division. – Dennis Prager
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-left-hated-rush-limbaugh-because-he-had-their-number-11613690748
— Rush Limbaugh’s Conservative Radio Show Will Remain On Air as Programmers, Podcasters Seek to Fill Void. Mr. Limbaugh will be the predominant voice the radio show ‘until his audience is prepared to say goodbye’ – Anne Steele
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rush-limbaughs-conservative-radio-show-will-remain-on-the-air-despite-hosts-passing-11613682112
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump Lost to Himself.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-lost-to-himself-11613691782

FORBES
— Here Are The Billionaires Who Donated To Donald Trump’s 2020 Presidential Campaign – Michela Tindera
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/02/19/here-are-the-billionaires-who-donated-to-donald-trumps-2020-presidential-campaign/?sh=3869a0b34667

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The GOP’s Trump problem.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/18/trump-and-mitch-mcconnell-battle-soul-republican-party/4495088001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Rush betrayed our conservatism.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/02/17/rush-limbaugh-friend-mentor-betrayed-conservatism-trump-column/6791704002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/19/journalism-diversity-newsrooms-flourish-when-diverse-voices-lead-way/6791779002/

PADUCAH SUN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Senators illustrate GOP dysfunction.”
https://www.paducahsun.com/opinion/columnists/mcconnell-graham-emblematic-of-gop-s-dysfunction/article_8c65c953-c074-5e64-9204-4be201722f2a.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Rush Limbaugh. My critics/opponents hate Rush Limbaugh and hate the working class.
https://www.newsweek.com/rush-limbaugh-myth-conservative-working-class-opinion-1570211

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
— Stereotypes Can Harm Performance Of Older Adults On Cognitive And Physical Tasks – Anna Varela
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most to promote age discrimination. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who lead/led Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc. Those who promote age decimation promote it most against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.gsu.edu/2021/02/18/stereotypes-can-harm-performance-of-older-adults-on-cognitive-and-physical-tasks/

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— When You Lose Your Job — and It’s Your Whole Identity – Rebecca Zucker
(DIERSEN: How much is/was your job your identity? I worked for GAO 1980-1997. My GAO Analyst job was far more of my identity than it was for my coworkers. Few of my coworkers were members of job-related professional associations. I served on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996 and Illinois CPA Society Membership Committee 1989-1998. Few of my coworkers earned job-related professional certifications. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981 and became a Certified Internal Auditor in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. None of my coworkers earned job-related professional licenses. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. Few of my coworkers earned job related master’s degrees. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980 and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://hbr.org/2021/02/when-you-lose-your-job-and-its-your-whole-identity

FINANCIAL REVIEW
— Newsletter sign-ups soar as Facebook blocks local news – Natasha Gillezeau
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. They crow the most about their success in stopping the following from reading the newsletters: a) Republican voters in my precinct, b) Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains in Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, d) Republican leaders of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, e) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, f) Republican activists, g) etc.)
https://www.afr.com/technology/newsletter-sign-ups-soar-as-facebook-blocks-local-news-20210219-p57408

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— Facebook news ban continues in Australia – Oscar Grenfell
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Facebook, Google, etc. to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to ban my www.gopillinois.com website. My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment.)
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/02/19/face-f19.html

February 18 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Chairman Responds to Madigan Resignation “Chairman Madigan’s legacy is that of presiding over the decline of a once great state, ballooning pension liabilities by hundreds of billions of dollars, and the accumulation of historic political power that primarily benefited government insiders and special interests. Chairman Madigan may no longer be a state representative, but he is still Chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois where he personally controls over $15 million in campaign cash.” – ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy
https://mailchi.mp/094562a7870a/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4753144

ABC7
— Former GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole has advanced lung cancer. “While I certainly have some hurdles ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges of their own,” Dole, 97, wrote on Twitter. – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/former-sen-bob-dole-announces-he-has-stage-4-lung-cancer/10350527/
— Mike Madigan, longtime IL House speaker and representative, announces resignation after 50 years in post. Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch took Madigan’s place as House speaker last month. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/madigan-resigning-as-il-rep-after-50-years/10350577/
— US Sen. Ted Cruz ‘regrets’ decision to take Mexico getaway with his family during crisis – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ted-cruz-regrets-decision-to-take-mexico-getaway-during-crisis/10350591/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With Rush Limbaugh’s death, conservatism needs a new voice – MICHAEL RYAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-rush-limbaugh-conservative-voice-20210218-utfrvndkxvgzrg57sb4tujyezq-story.html
— Michael Madigan resigns from Illinois House after being ousted as speaker, defends his legacy in face of ‘vicious attacks’ – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-resigns-20210218-aznvmcwc7rfsxpn6jso6b2c7ee-story.html
— Michael Madigan resigns: Read his letter to the House speaker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-resignation-letter-20210218-ffx3pitrcjdfvgj44inboz5eam-story.html
— Illinois identifies 17 more cases of UK coronavirus variant – JENNY WHIDDEN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-uk-variant-20210218-u6vbtgdxz5bsxmjbjlmsxfxibe-story.html
— Madigan exiting legislature, still state Democratic Party chair | City watchdog hammers CPD response to summer looting, unrest | Rush calls for USPS postmaster to resign – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-resigns-city-watchdog-police-response-spin-20210218-vfvxdcyjvffdrd5m7r4fphgxqe-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 73,091 administered vaccine doses, 1,966 new cases, 72 additional deaths reported as activists lambaste Chicago mayor over federal COVID-19 relief fund spending
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20210218-4uhioeo5fnbenj74ld7gssewcm-story.html
— ‘Obviously a mistake’: Sen. Ted Cruz returns stateside after family trip to Cancun as Texas struggles through winter storm crisis – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-ted-cruz-cancun-trip-texas-storm-20210218-mbk7r3pl65gqlmpw23cgstxirq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan resigns state House seat ‘at peace with my decision’ — and with power to handpick his successor. As 13th Ward committeeperson in the Cook County Democratic Party, Madigan has 56% of the weighted vote that will decide who replaces him in the House. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/18/22289313/michael-madigan-resigns-state-representative-22nd-district
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Will Trump face the music, finally?” and says “That only a handful of Republicans could vote to convict him is a sign of deep rot. And it has left millions of Americans who thirst for justice unsatisfied.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/18/22289593/donald-trump-consequences-investigations-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— Watch debate between candidates for the College of DuPage board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210218/watch-debate-between-candidates-for-the-college-of-dupage-board

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan resigns from Illinois General Assembly The Southwest Sider, forced from his job as House Speaker earlier this year, says he leaves office “at peace with my decision and proud of the many contributions I have made.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-resigns-illinois-general-assembly

HERALD & REVIEW
— Michael Madigan is resigning. Here’s what his annual pension amount will be. – SARAH MANSUR
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-michael-madigan-is-resigning-heres-what-his-annual-pension-amount-will-be/article_c482b1fd-5d50-549d-9262-cf8838c29eab.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Madigan is in line for an annual pension of $85,117.32 upon retirement after paying $351,013.73 into the General Assembly Retirement System over 50 years. His annual pension would jump to $148,955.28 on July 1, 2022.)

FOX ILLINOIS
— Migrants on the move again in Mexico and Central America – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/migrants-on-the-move-again-in-mexico-and-central-america-02-18-2021

ROBERT FEDER
— Future of WLS 890 AM up in the air without Rush Limbaugh
https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/02/18/robservations-future-wls-890-air-without-rush-limbaugh/

CITY JOURNAL
— Chicago’s Big Education, Inc. The teachers’ union’s outsize power comes at the expense of students, parents, and taxpayers. – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.city-journal.org/reining-in-the-chicago-teachers-union

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Madigan – TelliTuby Bye, Bye
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/madigan-bye-bye/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DOUBLE AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF IMPROVEMENT – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-unemployment-claims-rise-again-ranking-it-2nd-worst-in-u-s/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases; 72 additional deaths; 1,655 hospitalized; 386 in ICU; 2.7 percent average case positivity rate; 3.3 percent average test positivity rate; 61,132 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/18/1966-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-72-additional-deaths-1655-hospitalized-386-in-icu-27-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-33-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-61132-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump courts billionaire backers as he plans conservative-friendly social media platform – Rob Crilly
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about anti-conservatives. I would focus on those who a) falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, b) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and/or for everyone’s problems, d) were candidates on ballots in my precinct, e) were major donors for candidates on ballots in my precinct, f) were political consultants for candidates on ballots in my precinct, g) were campaign managers for candidates on ballots in my precinct, h) were campaign staff members for candidates on ballots in my precinct, and i) were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-courts-backers-plans-conservative-friendly-social-media

GOPUSA
— The War On Texas Is A War On America
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106577

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Massive Amnesty Bill is Here – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/02/18/bidens-massive-amnesty-bill-is-here-n2584934
— Biden’s Bigotry of No Expectations – Larry O’Connor (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use “up-or-out” to get rid of those who are Republican, White, and/or male, but not for those who are Democrat, RINO, minority, and/or female.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryoconnor/2021/02/18/bidens-bigotry-of-no-expectations-n2584955
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One of President George W. Bush’s most enduring moments that had nothing to do with the essential and existential global war on terrorism had to do with his hopes and dreams for domestic policies that did not condescend and patronize minority Americans animated by what he called the “soft bigotry of low expectations.”)

ONE NEWS NOW
— Biden announces amnesty plan for millions of illegals – AP
https://onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/biden-announces-amnesty-plan-for-millions-of-illegals

COLLEGE FIX
— Chicago spends billions of dollars on teachers who won’t teach in-person, watchdog Adam Andrzejewski finds
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/chicago-spent-billions-of-dollars-on-teachers-who-wont-teach-in-person-watchdog-finds/

AMERICA MAGAZINE
— Catholics are overrepresented in the 117th Congress
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2021/02/18/catholics-congress-representation-nones-239997
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Although Catholics make up about 20 percent of the U.S. population, they represent 30 percent of the 117th Congress, according to the Pew Research Center. Protestants still dominate with 55 percent of the seats in the House and Senate—they represent 43 percent of the population—but they are splintered into more than a dozen different denominations. That makes Catholics the single largest faith group in the House and Senate for 2021. From 1965 to 2021, the Catholic share of the House rose from 22 percent to 31 percent, and the Catholic share of the Senate rose from 14 percent to 24 percent.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Texas Power Crisis Puts Keystone XL Cancelation in Perspective – TERRI WU
https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-power-crisis-puts-keystone-xl-cancelation-in-perspective_3699890.html

THE HILL
— Trump-McConnell rift divides GOP donors – ALEX GANGITANO
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates and Republican political organizations that act like their major donors are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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. I would focus on candidates and organizations that act like their major donors reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on candidates and organizations that act like their major donors promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/539514-trump-mcconnell-rift-impacts-gop-donors
— Biden’s dangerous border policy – TOM FITTON
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/539337-bidens-dangerous-border-policy
— Former Illinois House Speaker resigns amid bribery investigation – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539402-former-illinois-house-speaker-resigns-amid-bribery-investigation
— Beto O’Rourke: ‘We are nearing a failed state in Texas’ due to Republican leaders – DOMINICK MASTRANGELO
https://thehill.com/homenews/539147-beto-orourke-we-are-nearing-a-failed-state-in-texas-due-to-republican-leaders
— Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs to testify at House hearing on misinformation – REBECCA KLAR
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, www.gopillinois.com is a misinformation website. Should I sue my critics/opponents?)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/539471-tech-ceos-to-testify-at-house-hearing-on-misinformation

ROLL CALL
— To retake House, centrists say GOP needs candidates who can win swing districts – Stephanie Akin
(DIERSEN: GOP “centrists” a) most commonly reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity planks in the Republican Party platform and b) focus on destroying those who support the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/02/18/to-retake-house-centrists-say-gop-needs-candidates-who-can-win-swing-districts/

CNBC
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats introduce sweeping immigration bill with 8-year pathway to citizenship – Hannah Miao
(DIERSEN: To come to a country illegally is to show disrespect for the rule of law. To stay in a country illegally is to show disrespect for the rule of law.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/immigration-democrats-to-introduce-bill-with-pathway-to-citizenship.html
— Generac CEO says demand for power generators is high: ‘We can’t make them fast enough’ – Tyler Clifford
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/17/generac-ceo-on-meeting-generator-demand.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Should the Feds Guarantee You a Job? Not long ago, the question was rarely asked. Now, politicians and economists of various stripes are willing to consider it. – Eduardo Porter
(DIERSEN: Should those jobs be “good” jobs? Should those jobs be appropriate based on one’s work experience, education, and professional licenses/certifications?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/economy/job-guarantee.html
— Fox News devotes hours to Rush Limbaugh tributes. – Katie Robertson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/fox-news-devotes-hours-to-rush-limbaugh-tributes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Equality Act would give LGBTQers even more power to destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/02/18/equality-act-introduced/

CBS SACRAMENTO
— New California Bill Would Make Political Affiliation A Protected Class
(DIERSEN: In my precinct, 269 voted for Biden and only 157 voted for Trump.)
https://news.yahoo.com/ca-bill-political-affiliation-protected-074839893.html

LIMA OHIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Someone who paints himself as being a spokesperson for Blacks promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.limaohio.com/opinion/columns/448509/leonard-pitts-jr-gop-believes-in-trump-not-america

FORBES
— Trump Calls Rush Limbaugh A ‘Fantastic Man’ As GOP Tributes Pour In – Joe Walsh
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2021/02/17/the-biggest-reactions-to-rush-limbaughs-death/

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Asks Fellow Republicans to Reject Donald Trump’s Ongoing Election Claims – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-asks-republicans-reject-donald-trump-election-claims-1570224

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Trump Still Favorite of Most GOP Voters After Impeachment Trial
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/trump_still_favorite_of_most_gop_voters_after_impeachment_trial

GUARDIAN
— Republican leaders in Texas face growing backlash as power crisis deepens. Residents struggle with lack of power, food and water following deadly storm while state’s leaders try to deflect responsibility. – Tom McCarthy and Erum Salam
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/18/republicans-texas-power-winter-storm

February 18 Morning Edition

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “Renewable Energy Is Not to Blame for the Texas Energy Crisis.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/fact-check-renewable-energy-is-not-to-blame-for-the-texas-energy-crisis/2440715/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The death of Rush Limbaugh leaves a gaping hole in the heart of conservative America – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-prem-john-kass-rush-limbaugh-death-20210218-chzbh2sasngnfik6sd2tcl55ka-story.html
— Naperville News Digest: LWV schedules candidate forums; utility payment help available for people facing COVID hardships; COD awarding 125 scholarships
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-digest-st-0210-20210218-5by54uk2wzfalf4dd4f26idhu4-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— McDonald’s ties executive pay to diversity goals – Bloomberg
(DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, unfair job assignments, unfair performance expectations, unfair performance appraisals, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc. to get rid of Republicans. The federal government gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-ties-executive-pay-diversity-goals

WTTW
— Pritzker Takes Aim at Republicans in Budget Address – Alexandra Silets
https://news.wttw.com/2021/02/17/spotlight-politics-pritzker-takes-aim-republicans-budget-address

WGN RADIO
— Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republicans’ path to power – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/trump-mcconnell-feud-threatens-republicans-path-to-power-2/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports first confirmed case of UK coronavirus variant, reduction in number of vaccines – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/dupage-county/2021/02/17/dupage-county-announces-first-confirmed-case-of-uk-coronavirus-variant-reduction-in-number-of-vaccines/

KENDALL COUNTY TIMES
— Marter laments Democrats have left Illinois ‘in the middle of tax crisis’ – Glenn Minnis
https://kendallcountytimes.com/stories/572956987-marter-laments-democrats-have-left-illinois-in-the-middle-of-tax-crisis

WALLS 102
— Senator Sue Rezin says Gov. presented a budget that is $1.7 billion out-of-balance
https://www.walls102.com/senator-sue-rezin-reacts-to-gov-j-b-pritzkers-budget-address/

WTHI TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “GOP chaos — and toxic Trump — are a big boon to Democrats.”
https://www.wthitv.com/content/national/573815752.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Sum Of Us’ Examines The Hidden Cost Of Racism — For Everyone – DAVE DAVIES
(DIERSEN: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. Democrats run the federal government. They used Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, unfair job assignments, unfair performance expectations, unfair performance appraisals, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc. to waste my career and to get rid of me.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/sum-us-examines-hidden-cost-racism-everyone#stream/0

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
— Queer Coalition elects first Executive Board – Karmen Beecroft
(DIERSEN: What percent of students are LGBTQ when they start at ISU and what percent are LGBTQ when they leave ISU?)
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2021/02/queer-coalition-elects-first-executive-board/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Another Mailing in Eric Dowd’s Campaign to Unseat Incumbent Nunda Township Road Commissioner Mike Lesperance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/another-mailing-in-eric-dowds-campaign-to-unseat-incumbent-nunda-township-road-commissioner-mike-lesperance/
— Pritzker’s Proposed Tax Hikes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/pritzkers-proposed-tax-hikes/
— here Did the Flu Go?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/where-did-the-flu-go/
— Michelle Malkin Interviews Wendy Rittenhouse and Robert Barnes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/malkin021821/
— If Chicago Dumps Lincoln Statues, McHenry County Should Offer a Home
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/if-chicago-dumps-lincoln-statues-mchenry-county-should-offer-a-home/
— Nunda Township Republican Precinct Endorsement Letter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/nunda-township-republican-precinct-endorsement-letter/
— County Offers Aid to Those Behind on Their Rent & Their Landlords
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/county-offers-aid-to-those-behind-on-their-rent-their-landlords/
— An Editorial Cartoon about Pritzker & Lightfoot
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/message-of-the-day-an-editorial-cartoon-3/
— Federal Dems Paving the Way for Red Dawn?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/18/federal-dems-paving-the-way-for-red-dawn/
— IL-16: The Challengers to Adam Kinzinger thus far *UPDATED*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/17/il16challengers021321/
— Pritzker Budget Address – Full Text
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/17/pritzker-budget-address/
— What Does Donald Trump Really Think about Mitch McConnell?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/16/what-does-donald-trump-really-think-about-mitch-mcconnell/
— Algonquin Township Road District Still Seeking $47,381.84 from Former Highway Commissioner Bob Miller
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/17/algonquin-township-road-district-still-seeking-47381-84-from-former-highway-commissioner-bob-miller/

WIREPOINTS
— An Exceptionally Sad Day For Illinois – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/an-exceptionally-sad-day-for-illinois-wirepoints/
— Pritzker’s 2022 budget needed to be bold and balanced, it was neither. – Wirepoints on The Illinois Channel
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-2022-budget-needed-to-be-bold-and-balanced-it-was-neither-wirepoints-on-the-illinois-channel/

CAPITOL FAX
— Can Illinois learn any lessons from the Texas blackouts?
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/18/can-illinois-learn-any-lessons-from-the-texas-blackouts/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans buck Trump’s bid to topple ‘indispensable’ McConnell – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/17/republicans-back-mitch-mcconnell-amid-donald-trump/
— Biden immigration plan speeds legalization, lags on border security – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/18/joe-biden-immigration-plan-speeds-legalization-lag/

FOX NEWS
— Newsom recall campaign: Republican Cox makes new $1M contribution to gubernatorial bid. Newsom recall organizers say they’ve already passed the 1.5M signatures needed to force election. – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-recall-campaign-cox-contribution-gubernatorial-bid

GOPUSA
— Thousands Of Service Members Saying No To COVID-19 Vaccine But It May Be Mandatory Soon
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106635
— What Left-Wing Educators Don’t Teach During ‘Black History Month’ – Larry Elder
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106625

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Prioritizes Illegal Aliens After Black Americans Propelled Him to White House – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/17/joe-biden-prioritizes-illegal-aliens-after-black-americans-propelled-him-to-white-house/

DAILY WIRE
— U.S. Doesn’t Have Infrastructure To Handle Immigration Crisis Biden Is Causing
https://www.dailywire.com/news/ex-tx-sheriff-warns-u-s-doesnt-have-infrastructure-to-handle-immigration-crisis-biden-is-causing

NEWS BUSTERS
— Australia Pushes Google, Facebook to Bargain Over Paying News Outlets – Alexander Hall
(DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who are beyond furious that I have the money, time, ability, good health, and motivation needed to put together and to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2021/02/17/australia-pushes-google-facebook-bargain-over-paying-news

TOWNHALL
— Time for the GOP to Court Immigrant Voters – Laura Hollis
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform focus on destroying those like me who support that plank. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who want cheap labor. I would focus on those who look down on the working class.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/laurahollis/2021/02/18/time-for-gop-to-court-immigrant-voters-n2584920

PATRIOT POST
— Still Just 11 Million Immigrants? As the old saw goes, there are lies, damned lies, and statistics. – ARNOLD AHLERT
https://patriotpost.us/articles/77823-still-just-11-million-immigrants-2021-02-18

THE HILL
— Trump ‘won’t say yet’ if he’s running in 2024 – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539332-trump-wont-say-yet-if-hes-running-in-2024
— On The Trail: Trump threatens a Tea Party redux – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539308-on-the-trail-trump-threatens-a-tea-party-redux
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/539336-biden-pushes-expanded-pathways-to-citizenship-as-immigration-bill
— Trump ready to make McConnell’s life miserable – JONATHAN EASLEY AND JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539298-trump-ready-to-make-mcconnells-life-miserable
— Lincoln Project faces calls to shut down – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539274-lincoln-project-faces-calls-to-shut-down

REUTERS
— Australian politicians blast Facebook for blocking news sites
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to block everyone from websites like www.gopillinois.com that they do not manipulate or dominate.)
https://news.yahoo.com/australian-politicians-blast-facebook-blocking-045208370.html

CBS NEWS
— The best companies to work for as rated by Black employees – KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKS
(DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. To attract and retain employees who are Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, GAO gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they do not promote to GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/best-companies-to-work-for-2021-african-american-survey/

NEW YORK TIMES
— McConnell’s Strategy Has Party in Turmoil and Trump on Attack. The Republican leader’s calculus was simple: Don’t stoke a full-on revolt by Trump supporters by voting to convict the former president, but demonstrate to anti-Trump Republicans that he recognized Mr. Trump’s failings. It didn’t work. – Carl Hulse and Nicholas Fandos
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/us/trump-mcconnell-republicans.html
— N.Y. Restaurant Fires Waitress Who Wouldn’t Get Covid-19 Vaccine. Bonnie Jacobson, 34, said she was not necessarily opposed to getting vaccinated, but wanted to study the potential effect on fertility first. – Matthew Haag
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/nyregion/waitress-fired-covid-19-vaccine-refusal.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to keep the Black vote, Democrats promote reparations, that is, Democrats promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/17/slavery-reparations-house-committee-debates-commission-study/6768395002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Smears Don’t Diminish McConnell The master of the Senate isn’t going anywhere, whatever the ex-president says. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-smears-dont-diminish-mcconnell-11613603493
— The Media Tries to Divide Republicans Praising Trump’s record and criticizing his conduct isn’t ‘having it both ways.’ It’s simply common sense. – Nikki R. Haley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-media-tries-to-divide-republicans-11613580575
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters are overjoyed that “Number of Immigrant Families Illegally Crossing U.S. Border Rises to Pre-Covid-19 Levels.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/number-of-immigrant-families-illegally-crossing-u-s-border-rises-to-pre-covid-19-levels-11613644201
— Google to Pay News Corp for Access to Its Publications’ Content Wall Street Journal parent is said to get tens of millions of dollars from Google as part of three-year licensing deal – Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg and Keach Hagey
(DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who are beyond furious that I have the money, time, ability, good health, and motivation needed to put together and to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-to-pay-news-corp-for-access-to-its-publications-content-11613592397

FORTUNE
— Glassdoor will now break down employee reviews by race and gender – BLOOMBERG
(DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://fortune.com/2021/02/18/glassdoor-employee-employer-reviews-by-race-agender/

ADWEEK
— Glassdoor Debuts Company Ratings on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Topics – DAVID COHEN
(DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.adweek.com/media/glassdoor-debuts-company-ratings-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-topics/

Februrary 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Pritzker budget address: Proposal includes closing corporate tax loopholes, no income tax hike as partisan battle brews. Pritzker won’t raise income taxes, proposes closing corporate tax loopholes – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-pritzker-gives-budget-address-as-partisan-battle-brews/10347722/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 1,795 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths; vaccine shipments from federal government impacted by weather. IDPH says state hasn’t received most COVID vaccine shipments from federal government, likely due to weather. – Diane Pathieu and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1785-new-covid-cases-24-deaths/10348063/

NBC5
— Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio Host and Voice of American Conservatism, Has Died at 70. The media figure’s endorsement and friendship is a conservative political treasure.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/rush-limbaugh-dead-at-70-due-to-lung-cancer-complications/2440261/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Statues of four U.S. presidents among 40 under the microscope by Chicago committee. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is confronting the “hard truths of Chicago’s racial history,” launching a public process to review the fate of 40 statues and other monuments, including some of former presidents Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant and William McKinley. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/2/17/22288203/chicago-statues-monuments-committee-public-review-white-supremacy-christopher-columbus-protests
— Pritzker pitches budget mix of corporate tax changes, flat spending as ‘right equilibrium’ – but GOP rival dubs plan ‘out of whack’ In a pre-recorded speech from the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Pritzker focused first on the impact of the pandemic on the state’s businesses and the “tiny joys” it’s taken away from residents. – Rachel Hinton and Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/17/22287425/illinois-state-budget-2022-jb-pritzker-flat-spending-close-tax-loopholes
— Pritzker shifts from bold to balance in budget — after voters shifted gears on him. It’s a live-to-fight-another-day budget, a budget that if adopted should allow state government to survive until next year, which not coincidentally will be an election year, when we can do it all over again. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/17/22288263/pritzker-balance-budget-bold-graduated-income-tax-corporate-loopholes-progressives

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker goes after Republicans in budget, State of State speech, saying ‘their idea of bipartisanship ends when hard choices must be made’ – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-illinois-budget-proposal-20210217-4pmjnii7mvfnthjsq6e6ewhdza-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasts GOP in budget speech | State Republicans launch ‘Fire Pritzker’ campaign | A look at Kinzinger’s family feud over his Trump vote – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-budget-kinzinger-family-letter-lightfoot-statues-spin-20210218-hobnxgizlffttngg3aewmwxn5q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Democrat-run schools demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Whites who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-maine-south-equity-tl-0218-20210217-tota6ecasvgebha4fa5fwlz3by-story.html
— Chicago statues of Columbus, Presidents Washington and Lincoln among commission’s list of 41 controversial monuments throughout city – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-monuments-lightfoot-commission-20210217-jkgsfclt6ne5rh6674pfbkb4ua-story.html
— DuPage health officials, citing ‘insufficient’ supply, decline to join state COVID-19 vaccine expansion to people with underlying conditions – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-dupage-no-expand-phase-1-b-20210218-knx3fv2jyfdf5brja7udewdr6m-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Virtual forum to feature Naperville council candidates March 9
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210217/virtual-forum-to-feature-naperville-council-candidates-march-9
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Panel approves ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards – Peter Hancock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210217/panel-approves-culturally-responsive-teaching-standards
— League to host forum for Bloomingdale Township candidates Feb. 28
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210217/league-to-host-forum-for-bloomingdale-township-candidaes-feb-28

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Biz leaders rip guv’s spending plan. Hiking business taxes $932 million to close the gap is poorly timed and undoes Pritzker’s own work, they say. “The governor talks about the need to recover, but these (proposed taxes) are the exact opposite of that.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/biz-leaders-rip-guvs-spending-plan

WGN RADIO
— Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: Breaking Down Adam Kinzinger
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/walter-jacobsons-perspective/walter-jacobsons-perspective-breaking-down-adam-kinzinger/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Named to the 2021 TIME100 Next List – Corina Curry
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs across America use Kinzinger’s words to sue Republicans and b) will liberals and moderates use Kinzinger’s words to sue conservatives?)
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/02/17/illinois-rep-adam-kinzinger-named-2021-time-100-list/6779441002/
— What Kinzinger vs. Trump tells us about the Illinois GOP – Jim Nowlan
https://www.rrstar.com/story/opinion/2021/02/17/what-kinzinger-vs-trump-tells-us-illinois-gop/6782056002/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So, Adam has become the darling of suburban Dems and maybe 15-20% of GOP voters who, like me, agree with his criticism of Trump. Not a recipe for success in a statewide primary for U.S. Senate or governor, unless he stirs up several opponents, and can then win with 30% or so of the vote. Trump loyalists in my rural area appear to be sticking with the ex-president. They believe he speaks their blunt language to the powers that be and represents them more effectively than anyone ever has or ever will. Their loyalty to him is fierce; to the GOP, their faithfulness is secondary, if at all. For the near term, Trump needs a big objective, and that has to be the presidency in 2024. He will seek to become the first non-successive, two-term president since Grover Cleveland. But the Trump Party, post-insurrection, will always be a minority in America, probably 35% or so of voters. GOP officials are desperate to make their party more than the Trump Party, but Trump will make that nigh impossible. Trump is a cult figure, not a party leader. If you’re not for him 100%, you’re against him, to his mind. GOP candidates will have to pass the Trump loyalty litmus test, or face his wrath and that of his base. In downstate Illinois, Trump loyalty from candidates will come easy, and be mostly sincere. It will certainly be required to avoid a primary challenge next spring. I think the loyalty test will be trickier in the vote rich suburbs. I expect many district-level GOP primary contests between pro- and anti-Trump candidates. Also here in Illinois, Big Money appears to have replaced party organizations as the critical element in election contests. Gov. JB Pritzker and billionaire investor Ken Griffin each put more than $50 million into the single contest over whether to tax the rich more than others, which Pritzker favored and lost. Without Griffin’s money to blanket the airwaves with trenchant advertising attacks on increased taxation, Priztker would likely have won. Pritzker is vulnerable to defeat in a 2022 re-election bid. But who will credibly take on him and his money? (The governor spent $171 million of his own money in his election win in 2018.) The answer is only someone who can find a Daddy Warbucks funder of the Ken Griffin class. Not to be cast aside entirely, the Illinois GOP recently narrowly defeated a Trump conservative, and elected as state chairman a calm, mainstream Republican lawyer from the remarkably successful Tracy family of western Illinois. Tracy siblings operate and wholly own the 6,000-employee DOT Foods enterprise of tiny Mount Sterling in equally miniscule Brown County. Don Tracy may not himself be in the Griffin billionaire class (I don’t know), but he sure has the stature to get his phone calls returned from traditional, major GOP donors. At present, the Illinois GOP holds no state offices and but one-third of legislative and congressional seats. It has no money, and an uncomfortable, at best, relationship with the Trump base; after all, the Tracy forces worked hard to eke out a narrow win over a Trump candidate for party chair. Illinois needs a competitive two-party political system. I commend Don Tracy for taking on a thankless role, but I worry that the GOP, both nationally and in Illinois, is in for a rough ride until we get past the Trump era. Trump backer and suburban businessman Gary Rabine has already announced his candidacy for governor in the 2022 GOP primary. Expect more. Will Kinzinger join the fray? Stay tuned.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Praises Limbaugh, Who Died Wednesday, As A ‘Legend’ – ALANA WISE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-praises-limbaugh-who-died-wednesday-legend#stream/0

WGLT
— State Republicans Attack Pritzker For ‘Reckless’ Budget Proposal – CHRISTINE HATFIELD
https://www.wglt.org/post/state-republicans-attack-pritzker-reckless-budget-proposal#stream/0

WREX
— Stateline lawmakers respond to controversial new teaching standards in Illinois
https://wrex.com/2021/02/17/stateline-lawmakers-respond-to-controversial-new-teaching-standards-in-illinois/

WROK
— Freeport Rep’s Bill Would Get Rid Of Illinois’ FOID Card
https://1440wrok.com/freeport-reps-bill-would-get-rid-of-illinois-foid-card/

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about the aforesaid who ever-increasingly focus on getting rid of individuals, organizations, and companies that do not promote LGBTQ. I would on the aforesaid in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s Chamber of Commerce, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on the aforesaid who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-fight-lgbtq-rights-continues-0#stream/0

STATELINE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois adopts new ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-adopts-new-culturally-responsive-teaching-standards/
— Illinois police union: reform bill will ’embolden criminals, threaten officers’
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-police-union-reform-bill-will-embolden-criminals-threaten-officers/

HINSDALE PATCH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: WHITE PRIVILEGE TRAINING FOR D86 TEACHERS.
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/ep/1739192

EVANSTON PATCH
— ‘Destroyer of Newspapers’ To Purchase Chicago Tribune Publishing Tribune Publishing agrees to sell the Chicago Tribune and nine other newspapers to Alden Global Capital for $630 million. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/s/hfl3j/destroyer-of-newspapers-to-purchase-chicago-tribune-publishing

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Chicago Lists 40 Statues That Could Be Problematic For Public Review — Including 5 Of Abe Lincoln. The city did not say what will happen to the artwork it has flagged, though it’s asking for residents to provide feedback. – Kelly Bauer and Justin Laurence
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, it is more difficult to placate White-haters, men-haters, heterosexual-haters, etc. – haters.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/17/city-lists-40-statues-that-could-be-problematic-for-public-review-including-5-of-abe-lincoln/

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— After Voters Reject His Progressive Tax, Pritzker Seeks Revenge on People of Illinois With Budget Proposal
https://mailchi.mp/843c518811de/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4752324

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Despite Nationwide Condemnation, Illinois Passes Leftist Teacher-Training Mandate – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/despite-nationwide-condemnation-illinois-passes-controversial-leftist-teacher-training-mandate/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— VETERAN CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST RUSH LIMBAUGH DIES AT AGE 70
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/veteran-conservative-talk-show-host-rush-limbaugh-dies-at-age-70.html
— KINZINGER NAMED TO TIME 100 LIST
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/kinzinger-named-to-time-100-list-.html
— ILLINOIS CHAMBER: PRITZKER’S BUDGET PROPOSAL “MISGUIDED;” WILL HURT IL BUSINESSES ALREADY STRUGGLING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/illinois-chamber-pritzkers-budget-proposal-misguided-will-hurt-il-businesses-already-struggling.html
— UNION COALITION SUPPORTS PRITZKER’S TAX HIKES TO RAISE BUSINESS TAXES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/union-coalition-supports-pritzkers-tax-hikes-to-raise-business-taxes-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DPI responds *** “Fire Madigan” is now “Fire Pritzker”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/17/fire-madigan-is-now-fire-pritzker/
— 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases; 24 additional deaths; 1,719 hospitalized; 375 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.4 percent average test positivity rate; 60,552 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/17/1795-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-24-additional-deaths-1719-hospitalized-375-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-34-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-60552-average-daily-doses/
— Pritzker unveils budget plan
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/17/pritzker-unveils-budget-plan/
— Pritzker SOTS/Budget address react
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/17/pritzker-sotsbudget-address-react/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump calls Fox News to praise Limbaugh as ‘great man’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/17/rush-limbaugh-great-man-donald-trump-calls-fox-new/
— Rush Limbaugh, voice of American conservatism, dead at 70 – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/17/rush-limbaugh-voice-american-conservatism-dead-70/
— Rush Limbaugh’s passing elicits conservative tributes, liberal sniping – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/17/rush-limbaughs-passing-elicits-conservative-tribut/
— CNN, NBC paid accused rioter for his ‘let’s burn’ Capitol video – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/17/cnn-nbc-paid-accused-rioter-his-lets-burn-capitol-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump praises late Rush Limbaugh in first interview since leaving White House – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-praises-rush-limbaugh-cancer-interview

FOX NEWS
— Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio pioneer, dead at 70. Limbaugh’s death, following Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis, announced by family. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/rush-limbaugh-dead-talk-radio-conservative-icon
— Celebrities react to Rush Limbaugh’s death. He was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer last year. – Jessica Napoli
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-react-rush-limbaugh-death

GOPUSA
— Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Pioneer, Dead At 70
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106612
— Will The Radical Left Reunite The GOP? – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106548
— Fuel to the fire? Mitch McConnell rips Trump following impeachment acquittal vote
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs across America use McConnell’s words to sue Republicans and b) will liberals and moderates use McConnell’s words to sue conservatives?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNdcGT4R4LM
— ‘Verbal Stumble’ Or Blatant Lie? Biden Says US Had No Vaccine When He Took Office As New Admin Criticizes Trump’s Jab Rollout
https://www.gopusa.com/verbal-stumble-or-blatant-lie-biden-says-us-had-no-vaccine-when-he-took-office-as-new-admin-criticizes-trumps-jab-rollout/

BREITBART
— President Biden Falsely Claims Trump Did Not Condemn Proud Boys – JOEL B. POLLAK
(DIERSEN: To call for a person to condemn a bad thing is to accuse that person of causing that bad thing.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/16/fact-check-president-biden-falsely-claims-trump-did-not-condemn-proud-boys/
— Noted leftists celebrate Rush Limbaugh’s death with hateful tweets: ‘Bigoted King of Talk Radio’ – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/leftists-celebrate-rush-limbaughs-death

BLAZE
— BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh has passed away Farewell to the leading voice of conservatism – CHRIS FIELD
https://www.theblaze.com/news/breaking-rush-limbaugh-has-passed-away
— House Democrat files lawsuit against Trump over Capitol riot, cites violation of ‘Ku Klux Klan Act’ The lawsuit uses Mitch McConnell’s own words. – CHRIS ENLOE
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs across America use Kinzinger’s own words to sue Republicans and b) will liberals and moderates use Kinzinger’s own words to sue conservatives?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/house-democrat-files-lawsuit-against-trump-over-capitol-riot
— Don’t say ‘aliens’: Biden admin instructs officials to use ‘inclusive language’ to describe people in the country illegally. Messaging makeover. – PHIL SHIVER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they prefer illegal aliens over citizens of America.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-inclusive-immigration-language-aliens

CHRISTIAN POST
— Trump cabinet member Russell Vought launches think tank to restore ‘consensus of a nation under God’ – Ryan Foley,
https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-official-launches-think-tank-to-restore-nation-under-god.html

DAILY CALLER
— Rush Limbaugh Dead At 70 – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/17/rush-limbaugh-dead-wife-announces/

TOWNHALL
— President Trump Reacts to Rush Limbaugh’s Death – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2021/02/17/lawmakers-mourn-rush-n2584884

EPOCH TIMES
— CNN, NBC Paid Antifa Activist for Footage From Capitol Breach – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/cnn-nbc-paid-antifa-activist-for-footage-from-capitol-breach_3700090.html
— Trump Impeachment Attorney Canceled by Law School, Civil Rights Law Group – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, if you do not hate Trump, hate-filled Trump-hating Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will get rid of you. Ever-increasingly, those who do not hate Trump are buying more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-impeachment-attorney-canceled-by-law-school-civil-rights-law-group_3700521.html

NEWSGUARD
— A Diet of 87% Hoaxes: Data shows news articles shared on Parler in the time period surrounding Capitol insurrection came overwhelmingly from misinformation websites – Matt Skibinski
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, www.gopillinois.com is a misinformation website. Should I sue my critics/opponents?)
https://www.newsguardtech.com/special-report-parler-data/

THE HILL
— Trump breaks media silence after Limbaugh’s death – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/539233-trump-breaks-media-silence-after-limbaughs-death

REUTERS
— White House says Biden supports study of slavery reparations
(DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats want you to pay: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-slavery/white-house-says-biden-supports-study-of-slavery-reparations-idUSKBN2AH2K9?il=0

NEW YORK TIMES
— Promotions for Female Generals Were Delayed Over Fears of Trump’s Reaction. Under a Biden administration, the nominations are expected to go from the Pentagon to the White House within weeks and then to the Senate for approval. – Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper
(DIERSEN: Were your promotions delayed, and if so, how long and why? The Republican GAO manager who arranged for my transfer from IRS to GAO 1980 when I was 31 years old did not succeed in getting me assigned to audits of IRS and promoted to GS-13, currently $102,188/year, until 1986. He succeeded in 1986 only because the Democrat GAO manager who had focused on getting rid of me since 1980 went on extended sick leave. The Democrat GAO manager came back in 1987 and then succeeded in getting rid of the Republican manager in 1987. My GAO career went dramatically downhill from there.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/us/politics/trump-biden-promotions-women-generals.html
— Google Is Suddenly Paying for News in Australia. What About Everywhere Else? Pathbreaking legislation showed that even a small nation can get the tech giant to bend. But the United States seems unlikely to follow. – Damien Cave
(DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who are beyond furious that I have the money, time, ability, good health, and motivation needed to put together and to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/media/australia-google-pay-for-news.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The overwhelming lesson of the Trump era: Republicans often rebuke Trump — when they have latitude.” How much latitude do you have? I have lots of latitude, but I do not rebuke Trump. I have latitude because my critics/opponents cannot take my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my Social Security, my Medicare, or my 72% federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy away from me.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/17/overwhelming-lesson-trump-era-republicans-rebuke-trump-when-its-convenient/

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger. How soon, if not already, a) will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs across America use Kinzinger’s words to sue Republicans and b) will liberals and moderates use Kinzinger’s words to sue conservatives?)
https://time.com/5940222/introducing-the-people-who-will-shape-washington-for-the-next-generation/

NEWSGUARD
— A Diet of 87% Hoaxes: Data shows news articles shared on Parler in the time period surrounding Capitol insurrection came overwhelmingly from misinformation websites – Matt Skibinski
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, www.gopillinois.com is a misinformation website. Should I sue my critics/opponents?)
https://www.newsguardtech.com/special-report-parler-data/

DAILY MAIL
— Tucker Carlson blasts America’s mainstream media and its ‘disgusting, corrupting love affair’ with Joe Biden – EMILY CRANE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9269971/Tucker-Carlson-blasts-medias-love-affair-Joe-BIden.html

February 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump calls McConnell ‘political hack’ after GOP leader blames ex-president for Capitol riot – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-statement-on-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-us-capitol-riot-republicans/10347507/

— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: IL FOID card, concealed carry license delays leave residents on edge as carjacking cases surge – Samantha Chatman
https://abc7chicago.com/foid-card-delays-leave-some-on-edge-as-carjacking-cases-surge/10345400/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/16/rep-adam-kinzinger-shunned-family-president-trump/

WGN TV
— ‘It’s just not right’: Chicago area seniors deal with digital divide when making vaccine appointments – Tonya Francisco
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/its-just-not-right-chicago-area-seniors-deal-with-digital-divide-when-making-vaccine-appointments/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kinzinger’s relatives write second letter slamming him for Trump impeachment vote. The relatives said Kinzinger was “misled” and “brainwashed” and “manipulated” by Democrats and the “fake news media” in the Jan. 19 letter, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/16/22286690/adam-kinzinger-relatives-second-letter-slamming-him-trump-impeachment-vote-country-first

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-verano-weed-public-trading-chicago-20210217-6x4iyrgv4zduxbeetsprwt4n3m-story.html
— Robert Brandon McNeily, 32, of the 300 block of East Liberty Drive, Wheaton, was charged Feb. 10 with driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 and illegal lane usage near Lake Cook Road and Weiland Road. McNeily is scheduled to appear in court March 17.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/buffalo-grove/ct-bgc-blotter-tl-0218-20210216-dbifmpjufzdfforpeybzpq7xwu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: In split vote, Lisle village board urges Pritzker to veto police reform bill – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210216/in-split-vote-lisle-village-board-urges-pritzker-to-veto-police-reform-bill
— If Greene is the standard, what about Democratic ‘kingmaker’ Sharpton? – Larry Elder
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about kingmakers in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois since 2000 and the kings they made. I would focus on those who they installed as leaders of Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois since 2000.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210217/if-greene-is-the-standard-what-about-democratic-kingmaker-sharpton

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois GOP Calls for Hearings Before Cuts – Kevin Bessler
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=319235#.YC0MzGhKiM8

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-haters.
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/voice-of-the-people-kinzinger-correct-to-condemn-trump/article_d83017a4-6fcf-11eb-86b8-93d5b5a23409.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 76 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 3 deaths, 3.76% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/17/dupage-county-reports-76-covid-19-cases-tuesday-3-deaths-376-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

STATELINE
— In second letter, Kinzinger’s family says congressman ‘brainwashed’ by ‘fake news media’
https://www.mystateline.com/news/politics/in-second-letter-kinzingers-family-says-congressman-brainwashed-by-fake-news-media/

WREX
— Illinois Senators address carjacking, gun violence concerns across the state – Ali Rasper
https://wrex.com/2021/02/17/illinois-senators-address-carjacking-gun-violence-concerns-across-the-state/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Fred Hampton’s Childhood Home To Become Community Center To Preserve Black Panther’s Legacy — And Continue Party’s Work. “Judas and the Black Messiah” brought new attention to the family’s plight to save the Maywood home, Hampton Jr. said. He also shared his thoughts on the film with Block Club. – Pascal Sabino
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/16/fred-hamptons-childhood-home-to-become-community-center-to-preserve-black-panthers-legacy-and-continue-partys-work/

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://m.chicagoreader.com/chicago/trump-impeachment-fair-maps/Content?oid=86499609

CHICAGO NOW
— Likely Gov Candidate Bailey ready to run on cutting property taxes, spending & pension benefits – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/02/likely-gov-candidate-bailey-airs-tonight-in-chicago-cable-web/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Amid persistent backlogs, some want to tighten up Illinois’ FOID card while others want it repealed – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/amid-persistent-backlogs-some-want-to-tighten-up-illinois-foid-card-while-others-want-it/article_c3bd73ba-7093-11eb-aa75-8fee2f9f97a2.html

WIREPOINTS
— Memo To Congress Re Pending Aid To States: America Cannot Bail itself Out – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/memo-to-congress-re-pending-aid-to-states-america-cannot-bail-itself-out-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood’s Farm Team PAC Endorsements for April Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/16/farmteampac021621/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— EXPECTED $7.5 BILLION IN FEDERAL AID WON’T FIX ILLINOIS BUDGET CRISIS WITHOUT STRUCTURAL REFORMS – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/expected-7-5-billion-in-federal-aid-wont-fix-illinois-budget-crisis-without-structural-reforms/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AMERICA ISN’T MAKE-BELIEVE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/america-isnt-make-believe.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Top 10 recent examples of cancel culture – Kelly Sadler
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cancel others. They focus on canceling those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or e) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/top-10-recent-examples-cancel-culture/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: We’re in a sad place as a society when somebody’s firing and/or cancellation is celebrated more than their life’s work. And yet, here we are. Below is a list of the top 10 cancellations, all that have occurred within the last year. Many on this list are notable names, people who will find other work and/or have the position and power to stand up to the woke crowd. It’s the names not represented who are the true victims — like those who have had their college acceptances rejected because of a social media post they made in high school — who were canceled before they ever could get started. They are not famous, and their names are not known. Not surprisingly, cancel culture cuts one way. If you say something too conservative and mildly offensive, the woke hall monitors on social media will find you. And if you’re famous, all the better, as Hollywood and corporate America seems to have embraced this new form of blacklisting:)
— Central Illinois village of Washburn disbands police department – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/central-illinois-village-disbands-police-departmen/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The wave of party-sponsored censures greeting Republicans who cross former President Donald Trump reveals a GOP interested in pushing out heretics whose lone political sin is disloyalty to the vanquished party leader.” Trump is a platform Republican. RINOs push out platform Republicans.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/local-gop-officials-closing-the-tent-to-trump-apostates

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— The Post-Trump GOP Florida’s DeSantis offers one possibility for the party’s future – Editorial
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/the-post-trump-gop/

FOX NEWS
— Senate GOP reelection arm targets ‘vulnerable’ Senate Dems on reopening schools. Republicans hit Democrats over the influence of their teacher union allies on school closings – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-gop-re-election-arm-targets-vulnerable-senate-dems-on-reopening-schools
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The other Democrats being targeted are Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Michael Bennet of Colorado.)

DAILY CALLER
— Poll: 75% Of Republicans Want Trump To Play Prominent Role In GOP – OLIVIA INGRASSIA
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/16/quinnipiac-poll-republicans-donald-trump/
— If Conservatives Do Not Defend The Family, Who Will? – HELEN ANDREWS
(DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and the traditional family. I should write a book about those who have done the most to destroy traditional marriage and the traditional family in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/16/helen-andrews-conservatives-must-defend-family/

COLLEGE FIX
— John Marshall Law School claims exam question that offended students is not protected by academic freedom – GREG PIPER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/law-school-claims-exam-question-that-offended-students-is-not-protected-by-academic-freedom/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— “Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack”: Trump rails against Mitch McConnell following second impeachment attempt. No kind words for The Republican Party either. – Kemberlee Kaye
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/02/mitch-is-a-dour-sullen-and-unsmiling-political-hack-trump-rails-against-mitch-mcconnell-following-second-impeachment-attempt/

EPOCH TIMES
— Former President Donald Trump’s Full Statement on Mitch McConnell
https://www.theepochtimes.com/read-former-president-donald-trumps-full-statement-on-mitch-mcconnell_3699437.html

HILL REPORTER
— Disowned By Family And Party, Rep. Kinzinger Still Works to Purge Trump From GOP – TIMOTHY EVANS
(DIERSEN: Who is helping Kinzinger purge a) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://hillreporter.com/disowned-by-family-and-party-rep-kinzinger-still-works-to-purge-trump-from-gop-93088

POLITICO
— The Birthplace of the Republican Party Buckles After Trump Nearly Blew Up the GOP. As many wonder how a party split by Trump can survive, one county outpost shows how time heals some wounds — or at least papers them over. – DAVID SIDERS
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/02/17/trump-blew-up-gop-469155
— Reparations bill tests Biden and Harris on racial justice. The House proposal has been introduced in every Congress for more than three decades and would establish a commission of experts to study direct payments to African Americans. – MAYA KING
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/17/slavery-reparations-bill-469165

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Era in Atlantic City Ends With 3,000 Sticks of Dynamite The implosion of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, the last vestige of the former president’s once-dominant brand in Atlantic City, N.J., took place Wednesday morning. – Tracey Tully
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/nyregion/atlantic-city-trump-plaza-implosion.html
— America’s Brutal Racial History Is Written All Over Our Genes. Our country has struggled to reckon with the horrors of the past. Could DNA tests help? – Libby Copeland
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have stressed the strongest that I am 100% German national origin and that my ancestors immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s from what is now Germany. In my defense, I stress that according to http://dna.ancestry.com , my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/opinion/23andme-ancestry-race.html

NEW YORK POST
— NYC public school asks parents to ‘reflect’ on their ‘whiteness’ – Selim Algar and Kate Sheehy
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Whites are demonized, denigrated, and condemned by individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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 as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://nypost.com/2021/02/16/nyc-public-school-asks-parents-to-reflect-on-their-whiteness/

USA TODAY
— ‘Massive failure’: Why are millions in Texas in the dark amid rolling blackouts, winter weather? Power outages in Texas amid extreme cold winter weather led to rolling blackouts and millions without electricity. Here’s why it happened. – Ryan W. Miller
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/02/16/texas-weather-power-outage-rolling-blackouts-leave-millions-dark/6764764002/
— Health officials say the coronavirus will likely become endemic in the next several years. What does that mean? – Adrianna Rodriguez
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/02/17/covid-19-likely-become-endemic-experts-say-heres-what-means/4487953001/
— The complex history of Alexander Twilight, nation’s first African American to earn a bachelor’s degree. Though Twilight is lauded today as an African American scholar, preacher and educator, for much of his life he was marked as white on census records. – Marina Affo
(DIERSEN: In 1970, I was the first of my ancestors to earn a bachelor’s degree.)
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/02/08/complex-history-alexander-twilight-middleburys-first-black-graduate/4094045001/

ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS
— Local Alaska Republicans censure Sen. Lisa Murkowski, citing impeachment vote and other issues – James Brooks
https://www.adn.com/politics/2021/02/17/local-alaska-republicans-censure-alaska-sen-lisa-murkowski-citing-impeachment-vote-and-other-issues/

MIAMI HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://www.pressherald.com/2021/02/17/leonard-pitts-rebel-republicans-who-rebuke-trump-need-new-saner-party/

MERCED SUN STAR
— California Republican takes on ‘cancel culture,’ proposes new discrimination protections – KIM BOJÓRQUEZ
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cancel others. They focus on canceling those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or e) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/california/article249286800.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A California Republican lawmaker introduced two bills on Tuesday that aim to ban discrimination over a person’s political views, characterizing the package as an effort to fight ‘cancel culture.’ “Cancel culture and the efforts to silence differing opinions and voices should be a growing concern for all of us,” said Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore. “A climate of intolerance has been established and has stifled healthy and normal debate. Anyone who values their own freedom of speech should be concerned.” Senate Bill 238, also known as the Diversity of Thought Act, seeks to add political affiliation as a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. That law currently bars employment and housing discrimination based on someone’s race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, nationality and source of income. The other bill, Senate Bill 249, would amend California’s education code to prohibit discrimination, harassment intimidation and bullying in schools based on an individual’s political affiliation. Cancel culture, or ‘canceling,’ is the act of ostracizing a public figure or private citizen online or in public for behavior considered questionable or controversial. The terms have joined the cultural lexicon in recent years. The terms are commonly used in conservative media in the context of the entertainment industry, social media or mainstream news media, with right-leaning activists alleging bias against their views. For instance, former President Donald Trump’s supporters claimed he was a victim of “cancel culture” when Twitter and Facebook stripped him of his social media platforms when the companies concluded his campaign to retain power after losing the 2020 election risked inciting violence. Mike Madrid, a California-based Republican political strategist, said he’s not surprised that a Republican is seeking to make political affiliation a protected class. “It’s really symbolic of the Republican Party embracing the politics of victimization and grievance,” he said, adding that both Republicans and Democrats participate in cancel culture. He said free speech, even if it’s vile, should be protected, but “you can’t whine and cry about not suffering the consequences when you’re saying horrible things about people.” Well-known figures who have been ‘canceled’ as of late include former “The Mandalorian” actress Gina Carano, who was fired by television executives after she compared the experience of Republicans in today’s political climate to the plight of Jews during the Nazi Germany era on social media, according to reports. “It is unfathomable to me that corporations and members of the public would ruin a person’s career, business and family because of their political ideology,” Melendez continued. “A free society shouldn’t allow thoughts and ideas to be censored. Free speech covers all speech, not just that with which you agree.” Hector Barajas, communications director for the Senate Republican Caucus, said Melendez’s bill addresses the issue of blacklisting individuals by providing them protections against discrimination. “For those that like to talk about tolerance and diversity, they should also be tolerant of other people’s diverse opinions,” he said in a statement. “Tolerance should be a two-way street because the other road leads to a dead end.”)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Statement Criticizes McConnell, Calling Him a ‘Political Hack’ ‘If Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again,’ a lengthy statement from the former president said. – Alex Leary and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-criticizes-mcconnell-in-lengthy-statement-calling-him-a-political-hack-11613513959/
— The Political Making of a Texas Power Outage. How bad energy policy led to rolling blackouts in the freezing Lone Star State. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-political-making-of-a-texas-power-outage-11613518653
— Covid-19 Dims Job Prospects, So Young People Sign Up for the Military – Andrew Jeong
(DIERSEN: In 1966, when I was 18 years old, I was 1-A for the draft notwithstanding the fact that my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, that I had partial red/green color blindness, and that I could not run because I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease ).)
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/covid-2021-02-16/card/nnIwtVDMvTeMvRX6NnK8
— The Minimum Wage’s Racially Discriminatory Roots If the filibuster is a ‘Jim Crow relic,’ so is a policy designed to curtail the abundance of black labor. – Jason L. Rile
(DIERSEN: Have you ever worked for the minimum wage? I worked for the minimum wage washing dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 part-time during my junior and senior years at Crete-Monee High School and full-time during the summer in between. With the money that I earned doing that, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966. My understanding is that I was the first and only White male to hold that job. All the others before me and after me were minorities and/or females.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-minimum-wages-racially-discriminatory-roots-11613517678

BLOOMBERG
— Freeze Could Keep Texans in the Dark for Days: Energy Update
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-16/texas-grid-official-expects-power-back-tonight-energy-update

BUSINESS INSIDER
— CPAC is taking Trump’s side in the battle for the soul of the GOP
https://www.businessinsider.com/cpac-2021-speakers-trump-pence-orlando-republican-conservative-2021-2

FORD AUTHORITY
— Study Finds That EV Owners Drive Half The Miles Of Everyone Else – Brett Foote
https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/study-finds-that-ev-owners-drive-half-the-miles-of-everyone-else/

NEWSWEEK
— Record Number of GOP Women in Congress ‘Didn’t Come to Compromise’ – STEVE FRIESS
https://www.newsweek.com/2021/02/19/record-number-gop-women-congress-didnt-come-compromise-1569025.html

February 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Study finds 7 newly-identified COVID-19 variants circulating in the United States – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/10342025/
— NAACP, Congressman sue Trump, Giuliani, extremist groups over Capitol riot – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/10344529/

NBC5
— Kinzinger’s Family Blasts Him in Letter After Vote to Impeach Trump
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/kinzingers-family-blasts-him-in-letter-after-vote-to-impeach-trump-nyt/2439640/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump trashes Mitch McConnell in searing new statement – Morgan Phillips
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-trashes-mitch-mcconnell-in-searing-new-statement

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump calls McConnell a ‘political hack’ as GOP divide deepens post-impeachment – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-mcconnell-gop-divide-20210217-yttnnj67wreb3lraurreksn2jy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Rep. Adam Kinzinger is pressing Republicans to leave Trump behind — censured by his party and shunned by family members for doing so.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-nyt-adam-kinzinger-family-letter-20210216-xr4njhqxzneivjigw467col6ia-story.html
— In Milwaukee, Biden to call for fast-tracking COVID-19 relief plan | CTU vs. Lightfoot battle over, what’s next? | Trump, Kinzinger tension goes back to 2016 – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-biden-milwaukee-covid19-relief-ctu-lightfoot-pritzker-budget-spin-20210216-pv3n4uxgundevfqgjwr7w2dq6y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Let’s cancel the phony ‘cancel culture’ fight in today’s politics.” I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cancel others. They focus on canceling those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or e) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-adam-kinzinger-trump-cancel-culture-page-20210216-56j6iirmfjbn3nzxlywvgzz47i-story.html
— Millennial renters are giving up on homeownership, as COVID-19 and financial struggles make 1 in 5 say it’ll never happen – DARCEL ROCKETT
(DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. The down payment came from what I had earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months 1970-1971 and part-time for 18 months 1971-1972. That money also enabled me to buy a new Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-millennial-renters-apartment-affordability-0215-20210216-7oehhm24c5adnm76tplwbla42i-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden’s ‘commonsense’ gun controls make little sense. The president would arbitrarily limit Second Amendment rights and threaten the industry that makes it possible to exercise them. – Jacob Sullum
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/16/22285729/gun-control-joe-biden-parkland-shooting-assault-weapons-second-amendment-jacob-sullum

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County may rescind cannabis ban next month – James Fuller
(DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or country.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210216/kane-county-may-rescind-cannabis-ban-next-month
— Suburban Democrats eye education funding ahead of Pritzker budget proposal – JJ Bullock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210216/suburban-democrats-eye-education-funding-ahead-of-pritzker-budget-proposal
— ‘A complete bungle:’ Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210216/business/302169908/

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.wglt.org/post/illinois-fight-lgbtq-rights-continues#stream/0

CHICAGO READER
— ‘Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone’ – Ariel Parrella-Aureli
(DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have stressed not only the lack of support that me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters have gotten from many who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but how the aforesaid have worked against me and my newsletters. I should write a book about the aforesaid. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, conservative, and/or Republican clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination.)
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/mariame-kaba-we-do-this-til-we-free-us/Content?oid=86497187

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,348 new confirmed and probable cases; 32 additional deaths; 1,726 hospitalized; 385 in ICU; 2.8 percent average case positivity rate; 3.4 percent average test positivity rate; 63,772 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/16/1348-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-32-additional-deaths-1726-hospitalized-385-in-icu-28-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-34-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-63772-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dems’ bill creating a publicly accessible gun registry called ‘very dangerous’ Would require gun owners to buy firearms insurance and ban certain types of ammunition – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/gun-registry-bill-sheila-jackson-lee-called-danger/
— Trump tells GOP to ditch McConnell, vows to back primary challengers – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/donald-trump-rips-mitch-mcconnell-promises-maga-pr/

FOX NEWS
— Tucker: Elites pushing ‘green energy’ are out of touch with America
https://news.yahoo.com/tucker-elites-pushing-green-energy-013055023.html
— Ingraham: Dems rely on Trump, ‘virus panic’ to hide damage they’ve done
https://news.yahoo.com/ingraham-dems-rely-trump-virus-034605298.html

GOPUSA
— It’s Time For Mitch McConnell To Go
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106550
— A Massive Power Failure In Texas Points Up The Danger Of Relying On Green Energy
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106556
— Skepticism, Concern Surround Effectiveness Of COVID Vaccines
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106546

AMERICAN THINKER
— What will CPAC 2021 reveal about the Republican Party’s direction? – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/what_will_cpac_2021_reveal_about_the_republican_partys_direction.html

BREITBART
— The Woke Force: Biden Pentagon Pursues Leftist Domestic Agenda – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/15/the-woke-force-biden-pentagon-pursues-leftist-domestic-agenda/

NEWSMAX
— Utah GOP Members Circulate Petition to Censure Romney for Trump Vote – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/utah-romney-petition-impeachment/2021/02/15/id/1010109/

TOWNHALL
— Texas’s ‘Nightmare’ Energy Situation Is a Warning to the Rest of America – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/02/16/texas-freezing-weather-windmills-n2584773

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— H.R.1 – The Democrat Plan To Appoint A National Speech Police Czar
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/h-r-1-the-democrat-plan-to-appoint-a-national-speech-police-czar

PATRIOT POST
— The ‘Mainstream’ Media Attacks Freedom of the Press Big Media wants to quash competition, even at the expense of First Amendment freedoms. – HAROLD HUTCHISON (DIERSEN: The mainstream media is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/77758-the-mainstream-media-attacks-freedom-of-the-press-2021-02-16

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Says GOP Won’t Win With McConnell, Plans to Back MAGA Primary Candidates – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-gop-wont-win-if-they-stick-with-mcconnell-will-back-maga-primary-challengers_3699378.html

POLITICO
— Trump attacks McConnell in fiery statement. McConnell publicly soured on the former president after the Jan. 6 attack, breaking four years of loyal support from the Senate leadership. – MATTHEW CHOI
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/16/trump-attacks-mcconnell-in-fiery-statement-469150

THE HILL
— Poll: Majority say Twitter, others should unban Trump now that he’s out of office
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/539076-poll-majority-say-twitter-and-social-media-sites-should-unban
— Trump unloads on McConnell, promises MAGA primary challengers – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539077-trump-unloads-on-mcconnellpromises-maga-primary-challengers
— State parties seek to punish anti-Trump Republicans – JONATHAN EASLEY AND MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539074-state-parties-seek-to-punish-anti-trump-republicans

REUTERS
— Trump, Giuliani accused in lawsuit of conspiring to incite Capitol riot
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lawsuit/trump-giuliani-accused-in-lawsuit-of-conspiring-to-incite-capitol-riot-idUSKBN2AG1WD?il=0

NBC NEWS
— #OpenOurSchools: GOP targets teachers unions in bid to retake suburbs. Republicans say parents have had it with in-home learning and want their kids back in the classroom. – Alex Seitz-Wald and Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/openourschools-gop-targets-teachers-unions-bid-retake-suburbs-n1257899

NEW YORK TIMES
— North Carolina Republicans Censure Richard Burr Over Impeachment Vote – Mike Ives
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/us/politics/richard-burr-censure-impeachment.html
— What’s Delaying Boardroom Diversity (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs a) run the boardrooms and b) blame Republicans for delayed diversity.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/business/dealbook/diversity-corporate-boardrooms.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore blasts Biden’s economic plan as ‘negative for jobs’ – LISA KASHINSKY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/16/former-trump-economic-adviser-stephen-moore-blasts-bidens-economic-plan-as-negative-for-jobs/

JD SUPRA
— Illinois Set To Enact New Law Limiting Criminal Convictions In Employment Decisions
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/illinois-set-to-enact-new-law-limiting-8832497/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD, TRAGIC: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use Erika Harold to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.newsweek.com/erika-harold-miss-america-republican-ashamed-twitter-1569636

NPR
— Son Of Prominent Conservative Activist Charged In Capitol Riot – TOM DREISBACH
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968491281/son-of-prominent-conservative-activist-charged-in-capitol-riot

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Sharply Divided Over Impeachment Verdict
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/voters_sharply_divided_over_impeachment_verdict

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/integrity-word-republicans-dont-understand-longer/

PATHEOS
— The cult of Christian nationalism – Barbara Alvarez and Anne Nicol Gaylor
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Kinzinger and his relatives to promote hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.)
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/the-cult-of-christian-nationalism/

INDEPENDENT
— Adam Kinzinger reveals letter ‘brainwashed’ Trump-loving relatives sent him after he voted for impeachment Six-term Illinois Republican says ‘quite honestly, I don’t care if they do or not’ reach out after disavowing him for impeaching former president – Gino Spocchia
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/adam-kinzinger-trump-family-letter-b1802874.html

DAILY MAIL
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s family DISOWNS him for opposing Trump: 11 relatives sign handwritten letter calling him a ‘disappointment to God and Lou Dobbs’ and a member of the ‘devil’s army’ after he backed impeachment. – LUKE KENTON
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9264005/Kinzinger-releases-letter-family-saying-joined-devils-army-backing-Trumps-impeachment.html

February 16 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Downstate conservative Paul Schimpf running for governor – Renee Trappe
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210215/downstate-conservative-running-for-governor

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— More than ever, assault weapons are an undeniable threat to representative government. For too long, threats of physical harm have been used to intimidate lawmakers trying to do something about America’s nightmare of gun violence. The Jan. 6 insurrection will only embolden those who make such threats. – Editorial
(DIERSEN: Those who advocate more gun controls are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/15/22284666/assault-weapons-congress-michigan-joe-biden-editorial

WTTW
— Gun Control Advocates Push for Action in Springfield – Amanda Vinicky
(DIERSEN: Those who advocate more gun controls are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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://news.wttw.com/2021/02/15/gun-control-advocates-push-action-springfield

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Schimpf, who ran unsuccessfully for state attorney general in 2014, is the second Republican to declare his candidacy. Businessman Gary Rabine, who heads a paving and roofing company, has also declared he’s running. Reps. Rodney Davis — who isn’t shy about criticizing Pritzker as “an unmitigated disaster” — and Darin LaHood have not ruled out a run for governor. State Sen. Darren Bailey is expected to announce his candidacy next week. And Republican National Committeeman and Chicago attorney Richard Porter is toying with a campaign, too. Davis and LaHood are waiting to see how their districts could be adjusted in the upcoming redistricting process. Along with rejecting Pritzker’s handling of the pandemic, there’s another theme that will play out in the gubernatorial race: who supports Trump. So far, all the GOP contenders do. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/16/wow-the-snow-schimpf-sets-the-theme-a-census-quandary-illinois-covid-deaths-surpass-20-000-491758

WIREPOINTS
— The states’ 2020 financials are in: Biden’s billions in new federal aid aren’t needed – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/the-states-2020-financials-are-in-bidens-billions-in-new-federal-aid-arent-needed-wirepoints-special-report/

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, White-haters promote hatred against Whites. How soon, if not already, will your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, America, and the world officially banish Whites once and for all? Ever-increasingly, those who have religious, government, political, and/or financial clout hint/imply/argue/shout that they hate Whites.
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2021/02/the-weight-of-whiteness-new-book-by-dr-alison-bailey/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Unbelievably, Woke Springfield STILL Isn’t Done Indoctrinating Children – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/unbelievably-woke-springfield-still-isnt-done-indoctrinating-children/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SCHIMPF LAUNCHES 2022 GOP GUBERNATORIAL BID; BAILEY TO ANNOUNCE NEXT WEEK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/schimpf-launches-2022-gubernatorial-bid-.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Australia’s government said on Tuesday it will amend draft laws that would make Google and Facebook pay for news to clarify that publishers would be paid in lump sums rather than per click on news article links. – AP
(DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who are beyond furious that I have the money, time, ability, good health, and motivation needed to put together and to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/16/australia-to-amend-laws-to-make-google-and-faceboo/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Democrats to Introduce Bill that Would Give Citizenship to 11 Million Illegal Aliens – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/16/democrats-to-introduce-bill-that-would-give-citizenship-to-11-million-illegal-aliens/

BREITBART
— Biden Order Helping Criminal Illegal Aliens Evade Arrest by Feds – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/15/report-biden-order-helping-criminal-illegal-aliens-evade-arrest-by-feds/

DAILY CALLER
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger Received Scathing Letter From Family Members After Calling For Trump’s Removal – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/15/adam-kinzinger-letter-family-impeach-donald-trump/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Sneaky Brian Williams Quietly Stops Citing Disgraced Lincoln Project – Brad Wilmouth
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brad-wilmouth/2021/02/16/sneaky-brian-williams-quietly-stops-citing-disgraced-lincoln

PATRIOT POST
— A Border Crisis by Design. The Biden-Harris administration doesn’t give a rip about our borders, our sovereignty, or the safety of our people. – DOUGLAS ANDREWS
https://patriotpost.us/articles/77762-a-border-crisis-by-design-2021-02-16

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Texas GOP Chairman Allen West Slams Biden Immigration Plans
https://www.oann.com/texas-gop-chairman-slams-biden-immigration-plans/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— ‘It’s a Blacklist, Pure and Simple’ – RICH LOWRY
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters demand that Republicans blacklist those who hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blacklist. I should write a book about those who blacklist me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/its-a-blacklist-pure-and-simple/

EPOCH TIMES
— Aim of Impeachment Was to Paint All Trump Voters as Criminals: Rep. Mike Johnson – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/aim-of-impeachment-was-to-paint-all-trump-voters-as-criminals-rep-mike-johnson_3697344.html

POLITICO
— Covid wars launch DeSantis into GOP ‘top tier’ The Florida governor’s clashes with the media and reluctance to embrace coronavirus restrictions are fueling conservative chatter about a 2024 presidential bid. – MARC CAPUTO
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/16/covid-ron-desantis-2024-469071

THE HILL
— Petition seeking Romney censure circulating among Utah Republicans – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/538895-petition-seeking-romney-censure-circulating-among-utah-republicans

HUFFINGTON POST
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s Family Really Doesn’t Like His Criticism Of Donald Trump. The Illinois Republican received a letter from relatives that slammed him for joining the “Devil’s Army” and for losing the support of Fox News personalities. – Lee Moran
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-kinzinger-family-letter-donald-trump_n_602b898dc5b6f88289fe17b2
— Only Half Of Americans Have Heard Of ‘Cancel Culture’ A HuffPost/YouGov poll found many Americans are unaware of the idea, which has become a major Republican talking point. – Kevin Robillard and Ariel Edwards-
Levy (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cancel others. They focus on canceling those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or e) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/half-americans-heard-cancel-culture-poll_n_602ae40ac5b6f88289fdcf7a

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) promote hatred against Kinzinger’s relatives and b) promote sympathy for Kinzinger.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/02/16/kinzinger-family-shuns-letter-trump-vote-impeachment-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/erin-burnett-outfront/

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “58% of Americans say Trump should’ve been convicted.”
https://news.yahoo.com/58-americans-trump-ve-convicted-101826706.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/impeachment-trial-solidified-views-trump-conviction-poll/story?id=75892916

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Stable Is the Democratic Coalition? The party may control the elected branches in Washington. But it may be facing some slippage in support from minority communities. – Eric Kaufmann
(DIERSEN: The Democrat coalition consists of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/opinion/democrats-latino-hispanic-black-asian-american.html
— Read the document. Below is a letter to Representative Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, from several of his family members who support former President Trump. The Times has redacted the names of some family members who signed the letter but whom we did not interview.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/15/us/kinzinger-family-letter.html
— Tracking Viral Misinformation – Sheera Frenkel
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/2020-election-misinformation-distortions
— Spring Break’s New Look: Older and Socially Distant. Beach parties in Florida, Texas and Mexico made headlines a year ago for ignoring virus safety advice. Here’s how the travel ritual will look different in 2021. – Elaine Glusac
(DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. While I worked for the federal government, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates a) stressed that I avoided the draft and b) stressed that while I was taking spring breaks in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, and 1975, my peers were dying in Vietnam.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/travel/spring-break-pandemic.html

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s family bashed him for voting to impeach Trump: ‘We are thoroughly disgusted with you!’ – Katie Shepherd
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/16/adam-kinzinger-family-impeachment-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Convicting Trump would have required accepting a half-century of Republican guilt. Trump’s guilt wasn’t his alone.” Articles like this encourage Republicans to buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/02/16/convicting-trump-wouldve-required-accepting-half-century-republican-guilt/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Trump is the culture war” and “The culture war is the base” and asks “Now what?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/16/trump-is-culture-war-culture-war-is-base-now-what/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Agenda Faces GOP Seeking to Unify in Opposition After Trump Impeachment. Democrats are moving on to cabinet nominees and pandemic relief, which one Republican calls ‘the most radical agenda.’ – Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-over-biden-agenda-faces-congressional-gop-seeking-to-unify-in-opposition-11613336802
— Pro-Trump Candidates Launch Early Senate, Governor Bids GOP hopefuls in several midterm races are tying themselves closely to the former president and his legacy – Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pro-trump-candidates-launch-early-senate-governor-bids-11613385001
— McConnell Doesn’t Care About Trump Brand in 2022, He Just Wants Electable Candidates. Minority leader’s strategy to GOP regaining Senate: channeling Trump energy while limiting extremist hopefuls. — Siobhan Hughes
(DIERSEN: According to hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, for a Republican candidate to be electable, that candidate must be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.wsj.com/articles/mcconnell-atop-a-fractious-party-is-open-to-jumping-into-primary-races-11613423935
— After Covid-19 Vaccine, Baby Boomers Grapple With What Activities to Resume. Some of the first Americans to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, older people still struggle to know what activities are safe – Melanie Grayce West
(DIERSEN: Are you a boomer? What activities do you engage in? I shovel snow, mulch grass, rake/mulch leaves, trim bushes, deliver campaign literature in my precinct, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-covid-19-vaccine-baby-boomers-grapple-with-what-activities-to-resume-11613401201
— FRONT PAGE: Ban on New Foreign Workers Left U.S. Jobs Unfilled, Even in Covid Downturn. Visa restrictions last year were partly intended to keep more jobs open for Americans as unemployment surged. – Alicia A. Caldwell
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents despise/hate the working class. They stress that I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. They hint/imply/argue/shout a) that they would never stoop to take such jobs and b) that holding such jobs proves that you are an abject loser/failure.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ban-on-new-foreign-workers-left-u-s-jobs-unfilled-even-in-covid-downturn-11613409911
— Acquittal Vindicated the Constitution, Not Trump. Impeachment isn’t a moral tribunal. It is a specific tool with a narrow purpose: restraining government officers. – Mitch McConnell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/acquittal-vindicated-the-constitution-not-trump-11613430190
— Join the Lincoln Project, Drive Off With a Lemon. With convenient timing, the media discover the anti-Trumpers aren’t all they were cracked up to be. – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/join-the-lincoln-project-drive-off-with-a-lemon-11613407788

BLOOMBERG
— How the GOP Could Rebuild from the Trump ‘Earthquake’ A ‘multiethnic, working class conservatism might just have a chance,’ writes former Romney adviser Oren Cass – Peter Coy
(DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Platform Republicans support Trump because of what he has done to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-16/how-the-gop-could-rebuild-from-the-trump-earthquake

BUSINESS INSIDER
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s relatives called him a ‘disappointment to us and to God’ in a scathing letter over his criticism of Trump – Grace Panetta
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the following promote Kinzinger: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.businessinsider.com/rep-adam-kinzingers-relatives-call-him-disappointment-to-us-and-to-god-2021-2

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use Kinzinger to destroy the Republican Party.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/16/adam-kinzinger-censured-party-family-frets-republican-party-future/6761681002/
— Inside the Lincoln Project’s ‘toxic’ workplace: Accusations of sexual harassment and a culture of infighting – Amanda Becker
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/15/inside-lincoln-project-claims-harassment-sexism-toxic-workplace/4483922001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Block Trump from office with the 14th Amendment’s aiding an insurrection exclusion.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/16/ban-trump-from-politics-insurrection-exclusion-column/4488397001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Far-right extremists went mainstream under Trump. The Capitol attack cements his legacy.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/15/capitol-riots-have-lasting-impact-domestic-terrorism-column/6709778002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Democrats squandered chance to cripple Trump with all-or-nothing impeachment drive. A bipartisan censure vote could have nipped Trump’s political future in the bud and cut off the escape route McConnell blazed for Republicans.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/15/democrats-should-have-censured-donald-trump-column/4483810001/

SAVANNA MORNING NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters demand that Republicans blacklist those who hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blacklist. I should write a book about those who blacklist me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who have been candidates on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/opinion/2021/02/16/voters-fleeing-republican-party-leaders-refuse-stand-against-trump-greene-and-voter-suppression/4488108001/

DAILY MAIL
— Pelosi says September 11th-style independent commission will probe MAGA riot as GOP lawmakers push her to remove 5,000 National Guard troops from Capitol because it feels like ‘there’s a boogeyman lingering’ in D.C. – GEOFF EARLE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9263505/Republican-lawmakers-push-Nancy-Pelosi-removal-5-000-National-Guard-troops-protecting-D-C.html

February 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-looks-to-reassert-himself-after-impeachment-acquittal/10340992/

NBC5
— Support Grows for Capitol Riot Inquiry After Trump Acquittal. A day after Trump won his second Senate impeachment trial in two years, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission. – Hope Yen
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/support-grows-for-capitol-riot-inquiry-after-trump-acquittal/2438023/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lgbtq-senior-citizens-surprised-with-valentines-in-lake-view/2438021/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Proposed ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards should be put on hold – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-teaching-standards-culturally-responsive-20210215-tm7btsxjizg2xm42bholybf454-story.html
— Federal fight against carjackings brings tough sentences, but hurdles limit case count as violent heists mount in Chicago – JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-carjackings-federal-task-force-results-20210215-d5sheszknzhgnekvub2b7c2nma-story.html
— As COVID-19 variants emerge, Rush launches a lab to track and monitor new virus strains – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-rush-lab-variants-20210215-s5ty3liaebafzlfz4jsvnt6b2u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump preparing for next phase of post-presidency life after impeachment acquittal. Trump remains popular among the GOP base, but many Republicans in Washington have cooled to him. Never before have so many members of a president’s party — seven GOP senators, in his case — voted for his removal in a Senate trial. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/14/22283102/trump-preparing-for-next-phase-of-post-presidency-life-after-impeachment-acquittal

STATE LINE
— Republican Paul Schimpf to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2022 election
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/republican-paul-schimpf-to-challenge-gov-j-b-pritzker-in-2022-election/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker sure to sign bill hated by law enforcement – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pritzker-sure-to-sign-bill-hated-by-law-enforcement/article_444735e4-5b95-52e0-b179-3d5676ace243.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 100 COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 death, region’s positivity decreases to 4.3% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/15/dupage-county-reports-100-covid-19-cases-sunday-1-death-regions-positivity-decreases-to-43/

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy’s End Brings Renewed Hope To Asylum Seekers – CARRIE KAHN
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/remain-mexico-policys-end-brings-renewed-hope-asylum-seekers#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who oppose mass/illegal immigration support Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/immigration-hard-liner-files-reveal-40-year-bid-behind-trumps-census-obsession#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-looks-to-reassert-himself-after-impeachment-acquittal/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ‘INCONSISTENT, CONFLICTING’ AND IGNORED THREAT ASSESSMENTS AHEAD OF JAN 6 CAPITOL ATTACK.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/inconsistent-conflicting-and-ignored-threat-assessments-ahead-of-jan-6-capitol-attack.html
— MINIMUM WAGE HIKES: THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/minimum-wage-hikes-the-nail-in-the-coffin-for-small-businesses-1.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Dramatic success’: Trump’s foes see victory despite Senate acquittal – Ryan Lovelace and Seth McLaughlin
(DIERSEN: How soon will Trump’s foes in the following succeed in destroying the following: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc.? Trump’s foes are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/14/rep-jamie-raskin-impeachment-a-dramatic-success-de/
— Biden’s war on Texas is a war on America. A flurry of executive orders on immigration amount to a welcome mat for illegal immigrants crossing southern border. – Robert Knight
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/14/bidens-war-on-texas-is-a-war-on-america/
— Biden order reestablishes faith-focused White House office – AP
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats succeed in turning religious leaders into operatives and dupes for the Democrat Party. Ever-increasingly, religious leaders promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/14/biden-order-reestablishes-faith-focused-white-hous/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DeSantis slams Biden administration for ‘hypocrisy’ over lack of virus testing for migrants while floating domestic travel bans – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/desantis-florida-migrants-coronavirus-biden

FOX NEWS
— Gov. DeSantis blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Biden’s reported domestic travel bans amid immigration orders. DeSantis called Biden’s reported consideration ‘a huge contradiction’. -Talia Kaplan
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/desantis-bidens-reported-consideration-for-domestic-travel-bans-amid-immigration-orders-hypocritical
— Dave Rubin: The problem with the left is you’re either woke or ‘you’re out’
https://news.yahoo.com/dave-rubin-problem-left-youre-013639915.html

BREITBART
— Biden Restrictions on ICE Agents to Devastate U.S. Border Towns – John Binder
(DIERSEN: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/14/analysis-border-towns-suffer-most-biden-agenda/

PATRIOT POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Kinzinger says “There’s a lot of people that know things” about Trump’s alleged role in Capitol riot.
https://www.patriotnewsalerts.com/kinzinger-people-know-things/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Liz Cheney.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/538849-juan-williams-bring-sanity-back-to-the-gop


— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Nearly 60 percent say Trump should have been convicted in impeachment trial.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/538859-nearly-60-percent-say-trump-should-have-been-convicted-in-impeachment

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal – AP
(DIERSEN: Will hate-filled Trump-hating leaders of Republican organizations a) proclaim that they will only back candidates who are hate-filled Trump-haters, b) demand that their members disavow Trump or resign, and/or c) recruit hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters to run against their members who refuse to disavow Trump? What are the Illinois Republican Party and your Republican county/township/ward party organizations going to do? Overwhelmingly, hate-filled Trump-haters are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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://6abc.com/donald-trump-impeachment-acquittal-senate/10340992/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republican leaders are sharply divided on Trump’s role and influence in the G.O.P. going forward.
(DIERSEN: Will hate-filled Trump-hating leaders of Republican organizations a) proclaim that they will only back candidates who are hate-filled Trump-haters, b) demand that their members disavow Trump or resign, and/or c) recruit hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters to run against their members who refuse to disavow Trump? What are the Illinois Republican Party and your Republican county/township/ward party organizations going to do? Overwhelmingly, hate-filled Trump-haters are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/14/us/trump-impeachment#republican-leaders-are-sharply-divided-on-trumps-role-and-influence-in-the-gop-going-forward

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s acquittal further polarizes factions within the GOP – Amy B Wang
(DIERSEN: I have always been in the platform faction of the GOP. Those who reject planks in the Republican Party platform have always worked against me. Most commonly, they reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-acquittal-further-polarizes-factions-within-the-gop/2021/02/14/ff78b098-6ee2-11eb-b8a9-b9467510f0fe_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Pro-Trump Candidates Launch Early Senate, Governor Bids. GOP hopefuls in several midterm races are tying themselves closely to the former president and his legacy. – Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pro-trump-candidates-launch-early-senate-governor-bids-11613385001
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s Non-Vindication. He may run again, but he won’t win another national election.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-non-vindication-11613342554
— Biden Agenda Faces GOP Seeking to Unify in Opposition  After Impeachment. Democrats are moving on to cabinet nominees and pandemic relief, which one Republican calls ‘the most radical agenda’ – Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-over-biden-agenda-faces-congressional-gop-seeking-to-unify-in-opposition-11613336802

FORBES
— When It Comes To Vetting Job Candidates, Let The Algorithm Do The Work – Enrique Dans
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/enriquedans/2021/02/15/when-it-comes-to-vetting-job-candidates-let-the-algorithm-do-thework/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/14/republicans-acquitted-trump-betrayed-america-history-column/6743905002/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “‘Tribalism is a hell of a drug.’ Trump impeachment trial reopens GOP battle lines even as he is acquitted.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/13/trump-impeachment-trial-reignites-gop-battle-even-he-acquitted/6738664002/

DALLAS NEWS
— Ineffective impeachment process allows Donald Trump to elude accountability for Capitol riot – Gromer Jeffers Jr.
(DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents hold you accountable for? My critics/opponents hold me accountable a) for their problems, b) for your problems, c) for my problems, d) for everyone’s problems, e) for Milton Township Republican Organization’s problems, f) for DuPage County Republican Central Committee’s problems, g) for Illinois Republican Party’s problems, h) for Wheaton Chamber of Commerce’s problems, i) for TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois’ problems, j) for Illinois Center Right Coalition’s problems, k) for American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter’s problems, and l) for etc.’s problems.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2021/02/15/ineffective-impeachment-process-allows-donald-trump-to-elude-accountability-for-capitol-riot/

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
— Burr voted to convict Trump. Now NC Republicans plan to censure their senator. – BRIAN MURPHY
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article249256570.html

FAST COMPANY
— How to do your best work when you have a difficult boss – Tracy Brower
(DIERSEN: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. I should write a book about all my superiors and supervisors. I would focus on how they dealt with tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40, including me. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines. I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman for more than 21 years. I should write a book about all the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party leaders who I have served under. I would focus on how they dealt with tremendous pressure from conservative-haters to get rid of conservatives, including me.)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90600958/how-to-do-your-best-work-when-you-have-a-difficult-boss

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Wall Street Journal warns Republicans: ‘Trump won’t win another election’ Editorial also says that a ‘revenge campaign tour’ or third-party run would only divide the center-right and elect Democrats.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/15/trump-impeachment-republicans-wall-street-journal-2024

February 14 Morning Edition

ABC7
— White House press aide TJ Ducklo resigns after threatening reporter – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-aide-resigns-after-threatening-reporter/10337542/

NBC5
— Trump Remains Dominant Force in GOP Following Acquittal. By most objective measures, Trump’s grasp on the GOP and its future remains airtight. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-remains-dominant-force-in-gop-following-acquittal/2437726/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Republican-controlled Senate in Mississippi votes to ban transgender athletes on female teams – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/republican-controlled-senate-in-mississippi-votes-to-ban-transgender-athletes-on-female-teams

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker said the failure of his graduated-rate income tax would leave Illinois with two options. He’s eliminated both of them. – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-budget-proposal-20210214-bjbay24vpvggfpg2urhbn4ojsy-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Social distancing, masking not going away anytime soon, public health director says – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/14/covid-19-precautions-still-recommended-after-vaccinations/4460791001/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Seniors are pushed aside in Illinois COVID-19 vaccination program – Ray Hanania
(DIERSEN: I am 72 years old. I hereby give my place in line to those in Illinois who are younger than me, and especially to those who are discriminated against, and especially to those who are minority, female, LGBTQ, non-married, non-healthy, poor, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, liberal, moderate, Trump-haters, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/02/14/seniors-are-pushed-aside-in-illinois-covid-19-vaccination-program/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 133 COVID-19 cases Saturday, 7 deaths, 3.53% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/13/dupage-county-reports-133-covid-19-cases-saturday-7-deaths-353-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Celebrates His Acquittal, Says The Impeachment Was Part Of A ‘Witch Hunt’ – JASON SLOTKIN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-celebrates-his-acquittal-says-impeachment-was-part-witch-hunt#stream/0
— Embracing ‘The Diversity Of God’: Harlem Church Engages, Affirms Queer Members – SCOTT SIMON
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, churches promote the Democrat Party platform including dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/embracing-diversity-god-harlem-church-engages-affirms-queer-members#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— Here Are The Falsehoods From ISBE And Others Defending Illinois” Pending ‘Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards” – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/distortions-and-falsehoods-from-isbe-and-others-defending-illinois-pending-culturally-responsive-teaching-standards-wirepoints/

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Breaking News from Breakthrough Ideas
https://www.facebook.com/110040734453977/videos/750777012514600

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO HAD $41,100 IN DEBT PER TAXPAYER BEFORE COVID-19, SECOND TO NEW YORK – Justin Carlson
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-had-41100-in-debt-per-taxpayer-before-covid-19-second-to-new-york/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Overwhelmed Border Patrol fears ‘mass migration’ under Biden’s catch-and-release policy – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/14/overwhelmed-border-patrol-fears-mass-migration-und/
— D.C. Delegate Norton to Congress: Censure Trump, declare him ‘ineligible’ under 14th Amendment – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/13/eleanor-holmes-norton-urges-congress-to-censure-do/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump gives his ‘deepest thanks’ after second acquittal – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-reacts-second-impeachment-aquittal
— McConnell hints at criminal prosecution for Trump and says former president bears responsibility for Capitol breach – Emily Brooks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mcconnell-trump-impeachment-trial-acquit-capitol-riot

AMERICAN THINKER
— Across America, leftists dumb students down rather than raising them up – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/across_america_leftists_dumb_students_down_rather_than_raising_them_up.html
— Studies show Westerners allegedly getting dumber – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/studies_show_westerners_allegedly_getting_dumber.html
— With Trump’s abortive impeachment, Sen. McConnell goes full narcissist – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/with_trumps_abortive_impeachment_sen_mcconnell_goes_full_narcissist.html
— What if the leftists want a civil war? – Sam Younnokis
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/what_if_the_leftists_want_a_civil_war.html
— Trump’s 2nd impeachment is the start of a bad chapter in America – Andrew W. Coy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/trumps_2nd_impeachment_is_the_start_of_a_bad_chapter_in_america.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Press Secretary Suspended After Threatening to ‘Destroy’ Reporter – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/12/biden-white-house-deputy-press-secretary-suspended-after-threatening-to-destroy-reporter/

BREITBART
— Trump’s Lawyers Beat the ‘Cancel Culture’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/13/pollak-trumps-lawyers-beat-the-cancel-culture-free-speech/
— Donald Trump Hints at Political Future While Celebrating Second Impeachment Acquittal – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/13/donald-trump-hints-at-political-future-while-celebrating-second-impeachment-acquittal/

TOWNHALL
— Biden and Big Tech Are Coming for Us – Jonathan Garthwaite
https://townhall.com/columnists/jonathangarthwaite/2021/02/14/biden-and-big-tech-are-coming-for-us-n2584659
— The Effort to Recall Gavin Newsom Continues to Gain Steam – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2021/02/13/recall-gavin-crosses-threshold-n2584705

NEWSMAX
— Married Americans More Likely to Vote Republican – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/marriage-americans-republicans-data/2021/02/14/id/1009956/

TEXAS GOP
— Texas GOP Lauds President Trump’s Acquittal
https://www.texasgop.org/texas-gop-2nd-impeachment/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Twitter shuts down conservative whistleblower, Project Veritas – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2021/02/13/twitter-shuts-down-conservative-whistleblower-project-veritas

POLITICO
— Party leaders rip Republicans who voted to convict Trump – BEN LEONARD
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/13/republican-senators-convicted-trump-backlash-469008
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump escapes conviction but even his allies say he’s damaged.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/13/trump-impeachment-witch-hunt-469001

REUTERS
— Prominent anti-Trump Republicans reject 3rd party
(DIERSEN: I predict that “prominent anti-Trump Republicans” will join more strongly with the following to destroy the Republican Party once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, 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.ksl.com/article/50106140/prominent-anti-trump-republicans-reject-3rd-party

CNN
— Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump – Kelly Mena and Dan Merica
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/13/politics/bill-cassidy-louisiana-republican-party-censure/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Is This the End of Obsessively Hating Donald Trump? Loathing him has been a passion, an addiction, a compulsion. Let impeachment be the last hurrah. – Keith Olbermann
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have promoted the most hatred against those like me who do not hate Trump. I would focus on those who also have promoted the most hatred against individuals, organizations, and companies that are conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/opinion/trump-impeachment-media.html
— Will American Ideas Tear France Apart? Some of Its Leaders Think So’ – Nicole Daniels
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/learning/lesson-of-the-day-will-american-ideas-tear-france-apart-some-of-its-leaders-think-so.html
— Losing sleep over wokeness Politicians and prominent intellectuals say social theories from the United States on race, gender and post-colonialism are a threat to French identity and the French republic. – Norimitsu Onishi
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/world/europe/france-threat-american-universities.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “For Trump, an Escape, Not an Exoneration.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/us/politics/trump-impeachment-acquittal.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden has started erasing Trump’s legacy. Now the hard part starts. – Annie Linskey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-trump-legacy/2021/02/13/54129452-6c8b-11eb-9f80-3d7646ce1bc0_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to a hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater, you are dishonorable if you do not hate Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/14/there-are-only-seven-honorable-republican-senators/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrat churches promote LGBTQ, BLM, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/14/biden-faith-based-neighborhood-partnership/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Sharpens Republican Divides. Seven Republicans voted to convict, and several more, including Mitch McConnell, criticized the ex-president, who still commands loyalty. – Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-second-impeachment-trial-sharpens-republican-divides-11613268255

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Lindsey Graham says he’ll try to convince Trump to help the GOP secure the House and Senate in 2022 – Yelena Dzhanova
https://www.businessinsider.com/graham-wants-to-convince-trump-to-help-gop-2022-elections-2021-2

DES MOINES REGISTER
— I helped shape Section 230 in the ’90s, and I doubt social media can self-regulate. The status quo, where Twitter, Facebook, Google and YouTube can suppress anybody they feel like, isn’t a tenable situation. Free speech on the internet is at stake in what we do next. – Greg Ganske
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2021/02/14/free-speech-internet-stake-section-230-reconsidering/4454208001/

GUARDIAN
— Republican rebels who voted to convict feel Trumpists’ fury. Immediate backlash from powerful rightwingers reveal the strength of Trump’s grip on the Republican party. – Victoria Bekiempis
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/14/republican-rebels-trump-impeachment-trial
— Convicted or not, Trump is history – it’s Biden who’s changing America – Robert Reich
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/14/trump-impeachment-biden-american-rescue-plan-robert-reich

DAILY MAIL
— Republicans turn on seven ‘traitors’ who voted to convict Trump: Louisiana GOP censures Senator Bill Cassidy for turning on the ex-president and MAGA supporters call on Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski to resign – ANDREW COURT
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9258363/Republicans-turn-RINO-traitors-Romney-Collins-Murkowski-voted-convict-Trump.html

IOL
— SOUTH AFRICA: Social media companies to account for their content – Faheem Khota
(DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have done everything that they could to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, they have done everything that they could to stop everyone from reading those newsletters.)
https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/international/social-media-companies-to-account-for-their-content-3bfd9ed7-6734-4752-8e32-9629418ff154
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now, new legislation from Senator Mark Warner will make changes to the bill. Democrat Warner introduced the Safe Tech Act to the Senate on February 5. This bill would essentially update the protections that social media corporations would have enjoyed under section 230 and hold them more accountable for the content that is posted on their platforms and expose them to many more lawsuits. What lies at the heart of this though, is the voices of the users of social media platforms. They would need to be a lot more rules put in place and a lot more moderators working around the clock to make sure that these rules are being adhered to. In a tweet, Warner said that “The SAFE TECH Act doesn’t interfere with free speech – it’s about allowing these platforms to finally be held accountable for harmful, often criminal, behaviour enabled by their platforms to which they have turned a blind eye for too long.” Should this bill be successful, it will certainly be a game-changer for the way social media companies are run if they don’t want to be caught on the wrong side of the law.)

February 13 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump impeachment trial: Senate expected to vote on holding ex-president accountable for Capitol riot – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/final-vote-expected-today-in-trump-impeachment-trial/10336167/
— Impeachment trial: Which Republican senators are seen as possible votes against Trump? All eyes are on Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/which-gop-senators-are-seen-as-possible-votes-against-trump/10336265/
— USPS mail delays: Chicago letter carriers union asks for outside help to deliver mail – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/10334240/
— Amazon faces biggest union push in its history – AP
(DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents are anti-union. They stress to everyone who will listen that I was a union member while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969 and while I worked for IRS 1971-1980. I worked for GAO 1980-1997. My Democrat GAO superiors were vehemently anti-union. GAO did not unionize until 2007. If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
https://abc7chicago.com/10334304/

NBC5
— Senate Poised to Vote on Holding Trump Accountable for Riot. While it is unlikely the Senate would be able to mount the two-thirds vote needed to convict, several senators appear to be still weighing their vote. – Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker and Mary Clare Jalonick
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trumps-speedy-impeachment-trial-heads-toward-senate-vote/2437401/

CBS2
— Aurora Store Owner Says Protesters Outside His Store Have Started Following Him; Protesters Say His Mask Policy Of Pulling Mask Down When Buying Age Restricted Products Is Racist – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/12/aurora-store-owner-says-protesters-outside-his-store-have-started-following-him-protesters-say-his-mask-policy-of-pulling-mask-down-when-buying-age-restricted-products-is-racist/

WBBM
— 3 men arrested in Naperville, charged in Chicago armed carjackings
https://www.radio.com/wbbm780/news/local/3-men-arrested-in-naperville-charged-in-chicago-carjackings

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker trying to address inequities in vaccine distribution as new state data shows stark racial disparities | Census delay could yank Illinois Democrats’ control of state remap – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-vaccine-inequity-lightfoot-overtime-remap-census-spin-20210212-lsjx73gnjnag5nze4gss6cferm-story.html
— New Illinois teaching standards will help more students succeed — especially bilingual learners – CRISTINA PACIONE-ZAYAS
(DIERSEN: One reason why I transferred from UIC to NIU in 1969 when I was 20 years old was that I had trouble understanding UIC instructors whose first language was not English.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-culturally-responsive-teaching-standards-20210212-omicm3kohrg5ncqdfitjzjewai-story.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 136 COVID-19 cases Friday, no deaths, 3.34% of the population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/13/dupage-county-reports-136-covid-19-cases-friday-no-deaths-334-of-the-population-fully-vaccinated/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— ‘Constitutional cancel culture’: Trump’s defense team decries impeachment trial as divisive, unconstitutional – Kellie Meyer
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/constitutional-cancel-culture-trumps-defense-team-decries-impeachment-trial-as-divisive-unconstitutional/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Interview: House GOP Leader Jim Durkin
https://soundcloud.com/user-592090129-621623053/interview-house-gop-leader-jim-durkin

ILLINOIS OPPORTUNITY PROJECT
— Failing To Prioritize What’s Important
https://www.illinoisopportunity.org/behind-the-scenes-in-springfield/

WIREPOINTS
— Facebook Live town hall meeting on “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards” – Wirepoints attends town hall with 6 State Representatives
https://wirepoints.org/facebook-live-town-hall-meeting-on-culturally-responsive-teaching-and-learning-standards-wirepoints-attends-town-hall-with-6-state-representatives/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Senator Don DeWitte Introduces Five Bills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/senator-don-dewitte-introduces-five-bills/
— Suzanne Ness Introduces Her First Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/suzanne-introduces-her-first-bill/
— Steve Reick Offers Five Bills for Consideration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/steve-reick-offers-five-bills-for-consideration/
— Prying the Transportation Lockbox Open?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/prying-the-transportation-lockbox-open/
— McLaughlin Introduces First Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/mclaughlin-introduces-first-bill/
— IL-16: Adam Kinzinger to be Challenged Again by James Marter *UPDATED*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/marter021121/
— Senator Don McConchie’s One Bill Addresses Gubernatorial Emergency Disaster Declarations
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/senator-don-mcconchies-one-bill-addresses-gubernatorial-emergency-disaster-declarations/
— Springfield U.S. Attorney Resigns after President’s Request
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/springfield-u-s-attorney-resigns-after-presidents-request/
— Detailed Census Data Now Delayed to September 30 – Official Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/12/census021221/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s lawyer says Hillary Clinton could be impeached under new precedent – Alex Swoyer and Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/12/trumps-lawyer-says-hillary-clinton-could-be-impeac/
— A deal for impeachment Washington Democrats found their own fannies sizzling in the fire – Charles Hurt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/12/a-deal-for-impeachment/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Union or Woke Activist Group? New York Times Employees Raise Questions About Guild’s Role in Recent Dismissals – Aaron Sibarium
https://freebeacon.com/media/union-or-woke-activist-group-new-york-times-employees-raise-questions-about-guilds-role-in-recent-dismissals/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Journalists are not expendable,” the New York Times Guild declared in July. “Employers are attempting to undermine our collective strength and security.” But not every member of the Guild believes the union is practicing what it preaches. The union’s handling of star science reporter Donald McNeil’s recent “resignation,” according to several current and former Times staffers, is the latest indication that the Guild has been hijacked by a group of woke activists that is not only reluctant to defend unpopular members—but which frequently pressures management to fire them. “The people I’m supposed to go to if I have a problem with management are the same ones who might try to get me fired,” one union member told the Washington Free Beacon. “The union is the last place I would go for support.” It seems counterintuitive for a union, designed explicitly to protect workers and ensure managers do not apply standards capriciously, to weigh in against its own members. The Guild has done so by exploiting provisions in U.S. labor law that protect workers who voice concerns about workplace “safety” — and which help unions force out those who “harm” that safety.)

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Still Dismantling Trump’s Border Security Measures: 25,000 Migrants Being Brought into U.S. – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/12/joe-biden-dismantling-trumps-border-security-measures-25000-migrants-being-brought-u-s/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Impeachment Is Just The Beginning’: Legal Analyst Predicts Criminal Charges For Trump – MARY ROSE CORKERY
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/12/impeachment-beginning-legal-analyst-predicts-criminal-charges-trump/

TOWNHALL
— GOP Senator: Mr. Biden, You’re Creating a COVID Nightmare By Allowing Hordes of Illegals To Enter the Country – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/02/12/gop-senator-mr-biden-youre-creating-a-covid-nightmare-by-allowing-hordes-of-i-n2584678

ONE NEWS NOW
— Peter LaBarbera: The left can’t be trusted with kids – Charlie Butts
https://onenewsnow.com/science-tech/2021/02/12/labarbera-the-left-cant-be-trusted-with-kids

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Rep. Raskin Falsely Claims Trump Supporters Took Part In Church Burning
https://www.oann.com/rep-raskin-falsely-claims-trump-supporters-took-part-in-church-burning/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Married Americans more likely to vote Republican – Brad Wilcox
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/researcher-finds-married-americans-more-likely-to-vote-republican

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump ‘Plans to Stay in the Arena,’ Says Former White House Chief of Staff – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-plans-to-stay-in-the-arena-says-former-white-house-chief-of-staff_3694700.html

THE HILL
— Groups call for YouTube boycott over Trump channel – CAMERON JENKINS
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/538584-civil-rights-groups-organize-boycott-demanding-google-remove-trump-youtube

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republican enthusiasm for second Trump term lags as impeachment trial nears end.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-impeachment-republicans-idUSKBN2AC2L6

NBC NEWS
— Trump impeachment trial live updates: Democrats, defense move toward closing arguments
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/2021-02-13-trump-impeachment-trial-live-updates-n1257801
— Trump’s impeachment trial is Democrats’ effort to prevent people from voting for him again. But Congress shouldn’t have the power to decide which private citizens can run for president. – Justin Clark
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-impeachment-trial-democrats-effort-prevent-people-voting-him-ncna1257645

YAHOO NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating teachers promote hatred against Republicans.
https://news.yahoo.com/educators-against-bigotry-racism-schools-232037474.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump lawyers hit impeachment trial as politically motivated ‘hatred’ – Seung Min Kim, Mike DeBonis and Ann E. Marimow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-impeachment-trial-trump/2021/02/12/8f53ceb4-6d3a-11eb-9f80-3d7646ce1bc0_story.html
— Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt resigns from the board amid crisis – David Weigel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/lincoln-project-deleted-tweet/2021/02/12/aaf5e036-6d7f-11eb-ba56-d7e2c8defa31_story.html
— Microsoft takes aim at Google and Facebook with call for new U.S. media rules – Cat Zakrzewski
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/12/technology-202-microsoft-takes-aim-google-facebook-with-call-new-us-media-rules/

NEW YORK POST
— Microsoft says Google and Facebook should pay publishers for news – Keith J. Kelly
(DIERSEN: My GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters drive lots of traffic to paywalled websites operated by my paywalled critics/opponents. Nevertheless, my paywalled critics/opponents want me to pay lots of money for the right to drive traffic to their paywalled websites. I pay many thousands of dollars each and every year for internet services to put together and send out the newsletters. For home delivery and website access, I pay the New York Times $1,040/year, Wall Street Journal $540/year, Crain’s Chicago Business $500/year, Chicago Tribune $364/year, Chicago Sun-Times $240/year, Daily Herald $192/year, Naperville Sun $192/year, USA TODAY $180/year, and Suburban Life $39/year for a total of $3,287/year plus many dollars to many others. Last year, I spent $5,982 for newspapers and internet access.)
https://nypost.com/2021/02/12/microsoft-says-google-and-facebook-should-pay-publishers-for-news/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Convict Donald Trump and banish the 45th president from American democracy.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/02/12/convict-donald-trump-banish-45th-president-democracy-editorials-debates/6723497002/

NEWSWEEK
— Adam Kinzinger Blasts Nikki Haley, Says She Can’t Play Both Sides, After She Breaks With Trump – MATTHEW IMPELLI
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-blasts-nikki-haley-says-she-cant-play-both-sides-after-she-breaks-trump-1568957

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Impeachment Trial Live Updates: Closing Arguments Senators Could Vote as Early as Today on Whether to Convict
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-second-impeachment-trial-2021-02-13
— How Equality Lost to ‘Equity’ Civil-rights advocates abandon the old ideal for the new term, which ‘has no meaning’ and promises no progress but makes it easy to impute bigotry, says Shelby Steele. – Tunku Varadarajan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-equality-lost-to-equity-11613155938
— The Times Is Changing, Badly Editors and managers at a great newspaper gather around Twitter to find out what they think. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-times-is-changing-badly-11613170637
— How to Quiet the Megaphones of Facebook, Google and Twitter – Barak Richman and Francis Fukuyama
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-quiet-the-megaphones-of-facebook-google-and-twitter-11613068856
— How Congress Might Upend Section 230, the Law Big Tech Is Built On. Lawmakers have sweeping plans to change the foundational covenant between the government and internet platforms. Some experts are cheering, others are wondering if they’ll be burning down the internet rather than saving it. – Christopher Mims
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-congress-might-upend-section-230-the-internet-law-big-tech-is-built-on-11613172368

FORTUNE
— Business’s social goals are not a passing political play – ALAN MURRAY AND DAVID MEYER
(DIERSEN: What goals do your critics/opponents have for 2021? Goals that my critics/opponents have for 2021 include a) stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, to stop everyone from reading those newsletters, b) getting me to resign as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, but failing that, getting a registered Republican in my precinct to run against me, c) getting the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) to officially strike the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, and Second Amendment planks in tits platform, d) getting the IRP to officially promote LGBTQ, abortion, mass/ illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, e) getting Wheaton to officially banish all of its residents, businesses, organizations, etc. that do not promote BLM and LGBTQ, and f) getting the IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to officially banish conservatives, that this, to officially banish Republicans, that is, to officially abolish the Republican Party in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. Will my critics/opponents succeed in getting Kinzinger to officially serve as their leader?)
https://fortune.com/2021/02/08/business-social-goals-are-not-a-passing-political-play-ceo-daily/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— The Republican Party schism may end up tearing GOP leadership from the House and Senate apart – Kelsey Vlamis
https://www.businessinsider.com/republican-party-schism-tear-gop-house-and-senate-leadership-apart-2021-2

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “What Trump’s Lawyers Mean by Constitutional Cancel Culture.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/02/what-trumps-lawyers-mean-by-constitutional-cancel-culture.html

FORD AUTHORITY
— Demand For Armored Ford Ranger In South Africa Is Strong So Far – Brett Foote
(DIERSEN: When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase. Are Democrats moving in where you live? How soon will you buy an armored vehicle for your self-defense?)
https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/demand-for-armored-ford-ranger-in-south-africa-is-strong-so-far/

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
— Time, Money, and Subjective Well-Being – Cassie Mogilner, Ashley Whillans, Michael I. Norton
(DIERSEN: What do you do with your discretionary time and with your discretionary money? I spend 10+ hours each and every day and thousands of dollars each and every year putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and each and every evening. I should write a book about those who work the hardest a) to stop me from doing the aforesaid and b) to stop everyone form reading the aforesaid newsletters. I pay many thousands of dollars each and every year for internet services to put together and send out the newsletters. For home delivery and website access, I pay the New York Times $1,040/year, Wall Street Journal $540/year, Crain’s Chicago Business $500/year, Chicago Tribune $364/year, Chicago Sun-Times $240/year, Daily Herald $192/year, Naperville Sun $192/year, USA TODAY $180/year, and Suburban Life $39/year for a total of $3,287/year plus many dollars to many others. Last year, I spent $5,982 for newspapers and internet access.)
https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/Time,%20Money,%20and%20Subjective%20Well-Being_cb363d54-6410-4049-9cf5-9d7b3bc94bcb.pdf