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August 26 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting: 3 shot, 2 fatally during 3rd night of unrest following Jacob Blake police shooting – Jessica D’Onofrio, Cate Cauguiran, John Garcia, Liz Nagy and Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/3-shot-2-fatally-in-kenosha-during-3rd-night-of-protests/6389441/

NBC5
— Illinois Meets Threshold For Chicago’s Travel Order, But City Not Requiring Quarantine
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-meets-threshold-for-chicagos-travel-order-but-city-not-requiring-quarantine/2328209/

CBS2
— Unemployed Workers Frustrated Over State’s Efforts To Apply For Federal Unemployment Help
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4679306-unemployed-workers-frustrated-over-states-efforts-to-apply-for-federal-unemployment-help/

WTTW
— Jeanne Ives Weighs In on Republican Convention, Illinois GOP – Quinn Myers
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/25/jeanne-ives-weighs-republican-convention-illinois-gop

WBBM
— Illinois Republicans: Mail-In Voting Could Severely Delay Vote Counting – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/illinois-gop-mail-in-voting-could-severely-delay-vote-count
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations use outreach to minorities, women, and younger people to get rid of their members who are White, male, and/or older.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/il-gop-leaders-look-to-strengthen-party-with-outreach

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 2 dead, 1 injured as gunshots ring out in Kenosha during night protests over Jacob Blake police shooting: cops – BILL RUTHHART, JOHN KEILMAN, DAN HINKEL, GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER and KAITLIN EDQUIST
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-kenosha-jacob-blake-20200825-ont3sewx7jauxbhpdqicegivcy-story.html
— In empathy’s name, Trump the Disruptor offers school choice to #WalkAway parents – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-trump-school-choice-kass-20200826-e72iualss5hl7aqmd5tecgxru4-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot fires Chicago’s top cannabis adviser without offering public explanation – GREGORY PRATT (DIERSEN: Have you been fired? If so, why? If my Democrat GAO superiors had offered a public explanation in October of 1997 for why they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” at the end of September of 1997 when I was 49 years old, it should have been this: We forced Diersen to take our early retirement “offer” a) because since 1988, he has been an active member in a class action lawsuit that has charged us with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation, b) because Republican U.S. Senators and Republican U.S. Representatives cut our budget dramatically, c) because we did what our Democrat U.S. Senators and our Democrat U.S. Representatives wanted us to do, namely, get rid of our employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who we did not promote to GS-13 (currently $101,176/year) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559/year) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634/year) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800/year) by age 40, d) because we did what Diersen’s Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, and/or non-German American wanted us to do, e) because he could suffer the 59% loss of income ($77,604/year in today’s dollars) because of his wife’s income, their retirement savings, they have no debts, they own a 13-year-old home in Wheaton and six cars — a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, a 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, a 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, and three collector cars (a 1972 Corvette, a 1962 Chevy Impala SS, and a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T), and they have no dependents, f) because we want to send a strong message to young Democrat minorities and to young Democrat women that we do everything that we can to give them preference and to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German American, and g) because we wanted to (and did) give Diersen’s job and his preferred corner office to his Black subordinate.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-fires-chicago-cannabis-coordinator-20200825-ehi5c5edcnhlrfpb6pdkd7iume-story.html
— Chicago’s strip club nudity rules could be eased following settlement with transgender woman – JOHN BYRNE (DIERSEN: How much more nudity to the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want in your municipality?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-strip-club-nudity-rules-could-be-eased-20191219-q7owk5ntqzh7hagkwoyj7jd2lq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon will Democrats loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-evanston-jacob-blake-kenosha-shooting-rally-tl-0827-20200826-u3twv6tztjasnbchbpvpodkpky-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Woodstock conservative lost primary, but won convention slot — hopes to ‘elevate all different voices’ Catalina Lauf, 27, billed herself as the antithesis to liberal Democrats such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as she pursued the 14th Congressional District GOP nomination. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/25/21401781/woodstock-conservative-catalina-lauf-underwood-14th-congressional-district-rnc-convention

DAILY HERALD
— Casten and Ives sound off on Black Lives Matter and Trump during forums – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200825/casten-and-ives-sound-off-on-black-lives-matter-and-trump-during-forums
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Republican challenger Jeanne Ives voiced diametrically different opinions of the Black Lives Matter movement and its members during separate public forums Tuesday. Casten, a Downers Grove resident seeking his second term as the congressman for Illinois’ 6th District, called the movement “amazingly inspiring” and said most Americans support the effort, which opposes police brutality and racially motivated violence. “I think that is such a beautiful sign of progress,” Casten said. Conversely, Ives, a former state legislator from Wheaton who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2018, blasted the group as “a Marxist organization that wants to destroy the nuclear family.” Ives also said she doesn’t understand why protesters are allowed to paint the Black Lives Matter name on streets or march without parade permits.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— One of Chicago’s challenges now: repairing its brand – Joe Cahill (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago paint Chicago as being anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/one-chicagos-challenges-now-repairing-its-brand

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE & NORTHWEST HERALD
— Casten and Ives sound off on Black Lives Matter and Trump during forums – RUSSELL LISSAU
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/08/26/casten-and-ives-sound-off-on-black-lives-matter-and-trump-during-forums/ahun659/
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/08/26/casten-and-ives-sound-off-on-black-lives-matter-and-trump-during-forums/ahun659/

HERALD NEWS
— Illinois Senate candidates Thomas McCullagh and Meg Loughran Cappel trade jabs on Madigan scandal, corruption Rivals running to represent 49th Illinois Senate seat – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/24/illinois-senate-candidates-trade-jabs-on-madigan-scandal-corruption/aywdfn2/

LAKE COUNTY JOURNAL
— Yard signs don’t vote, but they do make you think – Scott T. Holland
https://www.lakecountyjournal.com/2020/08/26/eye-on-illinois-yard-signs-dont-vote-but-they-do-make-you-think/ajg2olf/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Sangamon County Republicans react to first night of RNC – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/beyond-the-podium/sangamon-county-republicans-react-to-first-night-of-rnc

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations use outreach to minorities, women, and younger people to get rid of their members who are White, male, and/or older.
https://wsiltv.com/2020/08/26/illinois-republicans-highlight-importance-of-hispanic-black-conservative-voices/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/Content/Default/All-Recent-Posts/Article/Alderman-Robin-Rue-Simmons-Unites-Black-Leaders-and-Organizations-to-Announce-Proclamation-for-Black-Justice/-3/225/18474

EVANSTON PATCH
— Demonstrators Gather In Evanston In Support Of Jacob Blake The 29-year-old shot by police in Kenosha on Sunday grew up in Evanston. Hundreds marched through town in his support Tuesday. – Jonah Meadows (DIERSEN: How soon will these “demonstrators” loot, riot, and burn down Evanston?)
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/demonstrators-gather-evanston-support-jacob-blake

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w/IL 14th CD Republican candidate Jim Oberweis on key issues of re-opening economy & schools- dealing w/Covid and much more
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2020/08/berkowitz-wil-14th-cd-republican-candidate-jim-oberweis-on-the-key-issues-of-re-opening-economy-schools-dealing-wcovid-cable-web/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Survey: Half of Illinois high school students report using e-tobacco – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/survey-half-of-illinois-high-school-students-report-using-e-tobacco

CENTER SQUARE
— Republicans accuse Pritzker of playing politics in treating regions different; governor orders diners to wear masks more often – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/republicans-accuse-pritzker-of-playing-politics-in-treating-regions-different-governor-orders-diners-to-wear/article_3cd8c72a-e6fd-11ea-aa4b-4befe28bf3d1.html
— Survey finds 87 percent of Illinois municipalities face budget shortfalls – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/survey-finds-87-percent-of-illinois-municipalities-face-budget-shortfalls/article_21a2c734-e703-11ea-9c86-6f71cff65028.html

JEANNE IVES
— VIDEO: RNC Ives Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIk3wON3ri4&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES EMPHASIZES COURAGE IN RNC SPOTLIGHT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/ives-emphasizes-courage-in-rnc-spotlight-.html
— DI LEO: FROM LOCAL RIOTS TO SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, FROM PARIS TO KENOSHA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/from-local-riots-to-societal-collapse-from-paris-to-kenosha.html
— KAMALA HARRIS IS A SOCIALIST. HERE’S THE UNDENIABLE PROOF
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/kamala-harris-is-a-socialist-heres-the-undeniable-proof.html
— ILLINOIS RANKS IN BOTTOM FIVE OF ALEC’S LATEST ECONOMIC OUTLOOK RANKINGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/illinois-ranks-in-bottom-five-of-alecs-latest-economic-outlook-rankings.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Donald Trump Jr. defends Kimberly Guilfoyle against ‘racist’ and ‘sexist’ critics – Rob Crilly
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/donald-trump-jr-defends-kimberly-guilfoyle-against-racist-and-sexist-critics

FOX NEWS
— Tucker Carlson: Kenosha riots prove urban unrest is ‘class war masquerading as a race conflict’ ‘Joe Biden’s voters really are a threat to you and your family’ – Angelica Stabile (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-kenosha-riots-class-war
— Republicans kick off convention week: Did the GOP learn lessons from Democratic National Convention?
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/republicans-kick-off-convention-week-did-the-gop-learn-lessons-from-democratic-national-convention

GOPUSA
— Kenosha Riot: 3 Shot, 2 Fatally, As Gunmen Run Through The Streets (DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94007

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— INSTITUTIONAL RACISM – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/education/institutional-racism/

BREITBART
— Democrat Congressman Sean Casten Blames Gun Ownership on ‘Small Genitals’ – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/25/democrat-congressman-blames-gun-ownership-small-genitals/
— Kimberly Guilfoyle: The Left Wants to Enslave You to Their Ideology – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/kimberly-guilfoyle-left-wants-enslave-you-their-ideology/
— Daniel Cameron: Joe Biden Promises More to Illegal Immigrants than He Does to You – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/25/daniel-cameron-joe-biden-promises-more-illegal-immigrants-he-does-you/
— More than 550,000 Mail-In Ballots Rejected Nationwide – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/25/report-more-than-550000-mail-in-ballots-rejected-nationwide/
— Hollywood Celebs Smear RNC Speakers: MAGA Hat Is the ‘New White Supremacy Hood’ – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/08/25/hollywood-celebs-smear-rnc-speakers-maga-hat-is-the-new-white-supremacy-hood/

DAILY WIRE
— Protesters In Kenosha Torched ‘Much Of The Black Business District’ “It’s people from out of town doing this” – Joseph Curl (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/protesters-in-kenosha-torched-much-of-the-black-business-district

FEDERALIST
— The Culture War Convention – Emily Jashinsky
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/25/the-culture-war-convention/

TOWNHALL
— The Convention Tone Police – Tim Graham
https://townhall.com/columnists/timgraham/2020/08/26/the-convention-tone-police-n2575039

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Burning Cities – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/burning-cities/
— Nick Sandmann Recounts Facing ‘Full War Machine of the Mainstream Media,’ Calls for Return to ‘Responsible’ Journalism – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/republican-convention-nick-sandmann-calls-for-return-to-responsible-journalism/

COLLEGE FIX
— Citing Black Lives Matter, photos of retired white male professors to be taken down at U. Oklahoma – JACKSON WALKER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, BLMers promote hatred of older White males (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton).)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/citing-black-lives-matter-photos-of-retired-white-male-professors-to-be-taken-down-at-u-oklahoma/

EPOCH TIMES
— Pelosi Declares Trump, GOP Allies ‘Enemies of the State,’ But Republicans Show Little Outrage – MARK TAPSCOTT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/pelosi-declares-trump-gop-allies-enemies-of-the-state-but-republicans-show-little-outrage_3475295.html

THE HILL
— Viral videos show protesters demanding DC restaurant patrons raise fists to show solidarity Demonstrations were held in the nation’s capital Monday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. – Joseph Guzman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/513646-viral-videos-show-protesters-demanding-dc-restaurant-patrons-raise
— Covington graduate Nicholas Sandmann goes after ‘cancel culture’ at GOP convention – JUSTINE COLEMAN (DIERSEN: Who leads/led the cancel culture in organizations that you are/were a member of? I should write a book about those who lead/led the cancel culture in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513677-covington-graduate-nicholas-sandmann-goes-after-cancel-culture-at-gop
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP seeks to detoxify Trump at convention.” (DIERSEN: Who leads/led efforts to toxify members of organizations that you are/were a member of? I should write a book about those who lead/led toxification efforts in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/513688-the-memo-gop-seeks-to-detoxify-trump-at-convention

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Courts Minorities With Convention Stunts Despite Long History Of Stoking Racism. His policies harm people of color, but he used their stories as political props at this week’s Republican National Convention.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-pardon-republican-national-convention_n_5f45b92ac5b64f17e1359feb

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s convention aims to airbrush his tenure.”
https://www.startribune.com/ap-analysis-trump-s-convention-aims-to-airbrush-his-tenure/572224592/

CNN
— Two people are dead and a third injured after an overnight shooting in Kenosha, police say – Christina Maxouris (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/kenosha-wisconsin-wednesday-shooting/index.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump participates in naturalization ceremony despite attacks on immigration.” Democrats shout at immigrants, and at everyone else, that Trump is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/blog/rnc-live-coverage-day-2-schedule-speakers-livestream-n1237883/ncrd1238098#blogHeader

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Trump and His Allies Don’t Like Masks of Any Kind. The frank racism of the contemporary Republican agenda is on display at the R.N.C.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/opinion/trump-republican-convention-racism.html
— For Refusing a Drink With the Boss, He Was Slapped in the Face A Chinese bank apologized for the “drunken misconduct” of two directors at a work dinner. The episode led to scrutiny of the country’s professional drinking culture. – Tiffany May (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes are/have been heavy drinkers. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/world/asia/china-slap-drinking-work.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Protesters target D.C. diners, triggering backlash after heckling woman Lauren Victor refused to go along with raising her fist — although she supports the movement – Fredrick Kunkle (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/08/25/dc-protesters-blm-diner-confrontation/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Trump and against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/26/trump-not-fascist/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/25/gop-hides-its-bigotry-only-when-caught/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/25/nikki-haley-tim-scott-dont-deserve-media-praise/
— Two dead and one wounded in Kenosha shootings during Jacob Blake protests – Mark Guarino and Jaclyn Peiser (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/26/jacob-blake-kenosha-police-protests/
— Biden promises to upend Trump’s hostile actions toward federal employees – Joe Davidson (DIERSEN: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 23 years. I should write a book about how people view federal employees and how they view federal retirees.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-federal-workers-unions/2020/08/26/62595932-e71c-11ea-a414-8422fa3e4116_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The “evangelical left” promotes hated against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/26/evangelical-left-once-had-home-gop-what-happened/

USA TODAY
— Breonna Taylor: ‘Massive demonstration’ in Louisville led to 64 arrests (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2020/08/26/breonna-taylor-protesters-stage-demonstration-racial-justice/3439529001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you hate America, the more that those who hate America promote you.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/08/26/colin-kaepernick-started-protesting-day-2016/3440690001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Wisconsin’s Governor Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests Police shooting of Black man in Kenosha sparks violence, looting across city – Erin Ailworth and Julie Wernau (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality loot, riot, and burn down your municipality?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kenosha-wis-sees-second-night-of-violence-as-unrest-spreads-11598362900
— A Union Education in Chicago The Chicago Teachers Union doesn’t want Catholic schools to open for classroom teaching lest they embarrass public schools. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-union-education-in-chicago-11598218740
— Covid-19 Surge in Illinois Is Inflamed by Rural Counties Shift follows a broader trend in the Midwest since July, in which cases in rural areas have outpaced those in urban ones in several states – Kris Maher
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-surge-in-illinois-is-inflamed-by-rural-counties-11598362161
— Mail-In Voting Could Deliver Chaos Delays will play havoc with federal Electoral College deadlines. Entire states could be disenfranchised. – David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mail-in-voting-could-deliver-chaos-11598376494
— How Baby Boomers Are Coping With Covid-19’s Financial Hit The pandemic has left many people at or near retirement age out of work and unexpectedly living on a shoestring budget – Clare Ansberry (DIERSEN: Since 1997, my wife and I have had $77,604/year less income in today’s dollars. In 1997, in today’s dollars, my GAO salary was $131,532/year. Since 1997, in today’s dollars, my Civil Service Retirement System pension has only been $54,168/year, or 59% less.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-baby-boomers-are-coping-with-covid-19s-financial-hit-11598365059

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-haters use Diversity to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hvmacarthur/2020/08/25/movies-that-can-broaden-your-understanding-of-diversity-issues-in-the-workplace/

FED WEEK
— Higher Attrition among Veterans Linked to Job Dissatisfaction (DIERSEN: To get veterans to take adverse actions against me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted at veterans that I avoided the draft. I got student deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971. I should write a book about adverse actions that veterans have taken against me. I would focus on my Democrat GAO, Democrat IRS, Democrat Firestone Stores, and Democrat Post Office superiors.)
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/job-dissatisfaction-linked-to-higher-attrition-among-veterans/

NEWSWEEK
— Americans Want to Be Post-Racial. Democrats Won’t Let It Happen – HEATHER MAC DONALD (DIERSEN: For Whites, men, heterosexuals, and older people to be tolerated/accepted by Democrats and by RINOs they must shout that Whites, men, heterosexuals, and older people are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK member, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.newsweek.com/americans-want-post-racial-democrats-wont-let-it-happen-opinion-1527272

WANE
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue rally held in Whitley County – Corinne Moore
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/back-the-blue-rally-held-in-whitley-county/

PC MAGAZINE
— Republicans Feel They’re Being Censored on Social Media A Pew Research Center study finds that the majority of Republicans surveyed feel they are being silenced by social media websites. – Chandra Steele (DIERSEN: Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.pcmag.com/news/republicans-feel-theyre-being-censored-on-social-media

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred against Trump and hatred against Republicans.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/First-night-of-RNC-GOPs-try-for-diversity-GLAAD-ad-Grenells-claims-/69120.html

August 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 2020 RNC: Trump questions election integrity as he’s renominated at RNC Trump, who was not scheduled to deliver his keynote convention address until later in the week, nevertheless made multiple public appearances throughout the convention. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/2020-rnc-trump-questions-election-integrity-as-hes-renominated/6386018/
— Chicago shootings: 59 shot, 5 fatally in weekend violence Person wounded in Dan Ryan shooting
https://abc7chicago.com/59-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/6385755/
— Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting: Police shoot Black man from behind; protests erupt with garbage trucks set on fire – Jessica D’Onofrio (DIERSEN: If/when the Democrats riot in your municipality, what will they set on fire?)
https://abc7chicago.com/protests-erupt-after-video-shows-kenosha-police-shooting-black-man/6385647/
— Zoom outage impacting meetings, webinars in parts of US
https://abc7chicago.com/technology/zoom-outage-impacting-meetings-webinars-in-parts-of-us/6385931/
— Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting: Police shoot Black man from behind; protests erupt with garbage trucks set on fire Emergency curfew in Kenosha in effect from 8 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday – Ravi Baichwal, Jessica D’Onofrio, Cate Cauguiran and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/kenosha-braces-for-2nd-night-of-protests-after-police-shoot-black-man/6385647/

NBC5
— Kenosha: City Adds Monday Curfew, Governor Activates National Guard
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/latest-updates-in-kenosha-city-adds-monday-curfew-gov-activates-national-guard/2327472/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘He just got bricked’: Officer badly injured during Wis. riots, crowds cheer
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/he-just-got-bricked-officer-badly-injured-during-wis-riots-crowds-cheer
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kenosha dealership owner says violent protests caused $1.5M in damage; 50+ cars torched – Madeline Anderson
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kenosha-dealership-owner-says-violent-protests-caused-1-5m-in-damage-50-cars-torched

WGN TV
— South suburban region hits Illinois’ threshold for new coronavirus restrictions – Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/south-suburban-region-hits-illinois-threshold-for-new-coronavirus-restrictions/

WTTW
— Illinois Republicans Look Ahead To An Unconventional National Convention – Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-republicans-look-to-unconventional-national-convention/e5777350-f829-4a76-9c24-2ff00ead6d38

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State GOP chair: Republicans are party of law and order, Democrats a party of lawlessness – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-convention-illinois-delegation-20200824-w565m7gwqfenrglkcjrrye7xsy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State Republican chief: Chicago crime so bad, ‘we’re going to need a wall around Illinois just to keep people in’ In a livestream Monday afternoon, Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider said “we need to make Illinois Republican again.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/24/21400066/illinois-republicans-schneider-porter-chicago-crime-wall-trump-lightfoot
— State Republican chief: Chicago crime so bad, ‘we’re going to need a wall around Illinois just to keep people in’ In a livestream Monday afternoon, Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider said “we need to make Illinois Republican again.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/24/21400066/illinois-republicans-schneider-porter-chicago-crime-wall-trump-lightfoot
— In roll call, Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider casts 67 votes to renominate Trump for president Schneider cited Illinois as the “home of the first Republican President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and the birthplace of Ronald Reagan.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/24/21399456/republican-convention-roll-call-illinois-gop-chair-tim-schneider-casts-67-votes-trump-president
— Trump-Rauner a one-two punch for Illinois Republican Party already on the ropes — but GOP not ready to throw in the towel The corruption scandals engulfing Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and other prominent Democrats give them hope for the future. “It’s always darkest before the dawn. I do think it can turn on a dime,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/24/21400136/trump-rauner-illinois-republican-party-gop-national-convention-jim-edgar

DAILY HERALD
— Delegation of two represents Illinois at Republican convention – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/delegation-of-two-represents-illinois-at-republican-convention
— State cracks down on Will and Kankakee counties, bans indoor dining Indoor dining, bar service banned – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/state-cracks-down-on-will-and-kankakee-counties-bans-indoor-dining
— DuPage County Board candidate Hadiya Afzal officially quits race – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/dupage-county-board-candidate-officially-quits-race
— Judge throws out McHenry Township lawsuit over ballot question – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/judge-throws-out-mchenry-township-lawsuit-over-ballot-question
— Four GOP legislators demand ethics, lobbying reform commission hold meetings – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/four-gop-legislators-demand-ethics-lobbying-reform-commission-hold-meetings
— Leagues of Women Voters celebrate the 19th Amendment inviting DuPage and Kane County state legislators
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200824/leagues-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment-inviting-dupage-and-kane-county-state-legislators

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Someone’s betting Trump could carry Illinois It’s the state’s GOP chairman, who lays out goals he thinks are reachable amid Chicago violence and Democratic ethical stumbles. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/someones-betting-trump-could-carry-illinois
— Illinois Republicans abandon Trump on post office vote Only two of the state’s five GOP House members vote against a bill to roll back cuts and spend $25 billion more, as the president wanted. Meanwhile, other pols warn the postal emergency has implications on delivering prescription drugs and medical supplies. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-republicans-abandon-trump-post-office-vote

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Rodney Davis to host RNC-geared event – Marco Cartolano
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Davis-to-deliver-GOP-convention-speech-15510327.php

WEEK
— Illinois Republican delegation shows unwavering support for Trump
https://week.com/2020/08/24/illinois-republican-delegation-shows-unwavering-support-for-trump/

KTVS
— Petition packets available Aug. 25 for Carbondale City Council election – Marsha Heller (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/08/24/petition-packets-available-aug-carbondale-city-council-election/

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Civic Betterment Party Announces Changes For 2020 Town Meeting, Application Deadline The 2020 Town Meeting and final voting will be held on Saturday, November 14, with exact time and location to be determined.
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/civic-betterment-party-announces-changes-2020-town-meeting-application-deadline

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Official Asked To Resign Official’s public statements draw controversy in village. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-official-asked-resign

DU PAGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S MERIT COMMISSION
— Job Opportunity: Deputy Sheriff
https://www.dupagesheriff.org/AboutUs/103/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Yard Sign for Jesus 2020
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/message-of-the-day-a-sign-76/
— Asking Why Lakewood Lawyer Does Not Bill in Tenths of an Hour
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/asking-why-lakewood-lawyer-does-not-bill-in-tenths-of-an-hour/
— Pritzker on Energy Policy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/pritzker-on-energy-policy/
— South Barrington Resident on Ballot as Green Party Candidate to Replace David McSweeney
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/south-barrington-resident-on-ballot-as-green-party-candidate-to-replace-david-mcsweeney/
— McConchie Surveys District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/mcconchie-surveys-district/
— Property Tax Assessment Appeal Session Planned by State Rep. Dan Ugaste – Good for All But Cook County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/property-tax-assessment-session-planned-by-state-rep-dan-ugaste/
— Wonder Lake Resident Reflects on McHenry Township Officials’ Salary Cut and Relates Visit to Highway Department
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/wonder-lake-resident-reflects-on-mchenry-township-officials-salary-cut-and-relates-visit-to-highway-department/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Election Officials Quarantined? What Happens Then? – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/election-officials-quarantined-what-happens-then/
— Entire Edgar County State’s Attorney’s Office On Quarantine: All Criminal Cases Postponed – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/entire-edgar-county-states-attorneys-office-on-quarantine-all-criminal-cases-postponed/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AMERICA, LAND OF PROMISE: RNC DAY ONE PREVIEW
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/america-land-of-promise-rnc-day-one-preview.html
— TRUMP UNVEILS SECOND TERM CORE PRIORITIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/trump-unveils-second-term-core-priorities.html
— ILLINOIS TEACHERS’ UNIONS FUNNEL NEARLY $3.9M TO MADIGAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/illinois-teachers-unions-funnel-nearly-39m-to-madigan.html
— ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS STOLEN AS PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION FAILS TO IMPLEMENT BASIC SECURITY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/illinois-unemployment-benefits-stolen-as-pritzker-administration-fails-to-implement-basic-security.html
— LEFTISTS STORM SUBURBS, SHINE LIGHTS INTO HOMES SCREAMING: ‘OUT OF YOUR HOUSE, INTO THE STREETS!’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/leftists-storm-suburbs-shine-lights-into-homes-screaming-out-of-your-house-into-the-streets.html
— THORNER: REPLACING COVID-19 FEAR WITH REALITY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-replacing-covid-19-fear-with-reality.html
— ILLINOIS DWARFS OTHER STATES WITH 4.6 MILLION BACKGROUND CHECKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/illinois-dwarfs-other-states-with-46-million-background-checks.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rodney Davis causes a stir on eve of national convention
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/24/davis-causes-a-stir-on-eve-of-national-convention/
— 1,612 new cases, 8 additional deaths, 36,155 tests, 1,529 in the hospital, 4.2 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/24/1612-new-cases-8-additional-deaths-36155-tests-1529-in-the-hospital-42-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— No new platform: Republicans extend 2016 party document through 2024 – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/no-new-platform-republicans-extend-2016-party-document-through-2024

GOPUSA
–‘Give Em Hell’ Riot At Denver PD Calls To Establish ‘Peace Force’ And ‘Abolish Police’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93807
— Saturday Night Riot Follows All-Out Afternoon Brawl In Portland
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93818

BREITBART
— RNC Officially Repudiates Discredited Southern Poverty Law Center – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/rnc-adopt-resolution-repudiating-splc/
— Joe Biden Fails to Condemn Kenosha Riots; Calls Shooting ‘Systemic Racism’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/joe-biden-fails-to-condemn-kenosha-riots-calls-shooting-systemic-racism/

FEDERALIST
— GOP House Members Ask Jeff Bezos To Explain Amazon’s Reliance On Southern Poverty Law Center – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/24/gop-house-members-ask-jeff-bezos-to-explain-amazons-reliance-on-splc/

TOWNHALL
— New Poll Shows Major Drop in Democratic Party Affiliation – Ellie Bufkin (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/elliebufkin/2020/08/24/more-dnc-woes-new-poll-shows-major-drop-in-democratic-party-affiliation-n2574917

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Time To Wake Up And Start Decoupling From China Beijing was never going to democratize because of open markets. They have merely used them to push their authoritarian designs. – CLYDE PRESTOWITZ
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/time-to-wake-up-and-start-decoupling-from-china/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump’s Second-Term Agenda Includes Ending Reliance on China, Ending Illegal Immigration – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trumps-second-term-agenda-includes-ending-reliance-on-china-ending-illegal-immigration_3472952.html

THE HILL
— Republicans officially renominate Trump for president – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/513297-republicans-officially-renominate-trump-for-president
— Trump rails on mail-in voting in surprise remarks at convention – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513395-trump-rails-on-mail-in-voting-in-surprise-remarks-at-convention
— Biden says he’s open to serving two terms; GOP convention begins – ALEXIS SIMENDINGER AND AL WEAVER
https://thehill.com/homenews/morning-report/513325-the-hills-morning-report

HUFFINGTON POST
— Black People Believe Racial Hiring Discrimination Exists Where They Work. White People Disagree. – Monica Torres and Ariel Edwards-Levy (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.huffpost.com/entry/hiring-discrimination-survey_l_5f3fe156c5b6763e5dc289e5

CBS NEWS
— Biden-Harris campaign to boost diversity outreach with expanded campaign – NIKOLE KILLION (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. To promote diversity is to engage in reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and political affiliation discrimination.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-harris-campaign-diversity-outreach-battleground-states/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote reparations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/24/us-cities-states-are-discussing-reparations-black-americans-heres-whats-key/
— The pandemic is creating a new crop of political candidates: Unemployed workers – Eli Rosenberg (DIERSEN: Because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997, I could become a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 1999, GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster in 2000 and 2008, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member in 2001, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member in 2003, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member in 2003, and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman in 2005.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/23/pandemic-unemployed-workers-running-election/

USA TODAY
— GOP activist Charlie Kirk calls Trump the ‘bodyguard of western civilization’ as he courts young voters – Deirdre Shesgreen
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/24/rnc-charlie-kirk-trump-family-confidant-goes-after-youth-vote/5584118002/
— Republicans turn to Charlie Kirk, Trump family confidant, to close yawning youth voter gap – Deirdre Shesgreen
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/24/rnc-charlie-kirk-trump-family-confidant-goes-after-youth-vote/5584118002/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. To promote diversity is to engage in reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and political affiliation discrimination.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2020/08/24/16-steps-to-incorporate-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-into-daily-operations/

August 23 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 23 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 6 out-of-town protesters arrested near Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home
https://abc7chicago.com/out-of-town-protesters-arrested-near-mayor-lightfoots-logan-square-home/6384505/
— Chicago protest: Hundreds call to defund CPD at Whitney Young High School
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/protesters-call-for-city-to-defund-chicago-police-/6383989/
— Retirement account withdrawals allowed by CARES Act without penalty, but should be last resort, experts say – Jason Knowles and Ann Pistone
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-retirement-account-401k-cares-act/6381992/

NBC5
— Hundreds Take Part in Anti-Police Rally Outside Chicago’s Whitney Young High School – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-take-part-in-anti-police-break-the-piggy-bank-rally-in-chicago/2326842/
— 3 Dead, at Least 36 Wounded in Chicago Shootings This Weekend
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-dead-at-least-36-wounded-in-chicago-shootings-this-weekend/2326925/

CBS2
— Protesters March Again Demanding Defunding Of Police – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/22/protesters-march-again-demanding-defunding-of-police/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Out-of-town protesters arrested near Lightfoot’s Logan Square home
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/out-of-town-protesters-arrested-near-lightfoots-logan-square-home
— Protests at Whitney Young, UIC focus on relationship between students and police – Michele Fiore
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protests-at-whitney-young-uic-focus-on-relationship-between-students-and-police

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 400 people join march to call for removal of police in Chicago schools – PAIGE FRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-saturday-protests-chicago-police-cps-whitney-young-20200823-dytuu33cmjdi5alx4th53hagye-story.html

WTTW
— Community Members in Pilsen Denounce Trump, DeJoy at ‘Save the Post Office’ Protest – Grace Del Vecchio
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/22/community-members-pilsen-denounce-trump-dejoy-save-post-office-protest

WBBM
— Hit Hard By COVID-19, DuPage County Slowly Recovering With Business Reopenings – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/dupage-county-slowly-recovering-after-hit-hard-by-covid
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board Member Bob Larsen, who chairs the finance committee, said the County has lost substantial revenue but he was ready for this. He said the county plans to avoid a tax increase but may have to dip into its reserves. Greg Bedalov, CEO of Choose DuPage said the hospitality industry, has suffered the most from COVID-19 but things are starting to get a little better. He said the county received $168 million in CARES Act dollars and immediately allocated $7 million to a small business relief program that is being administered by Choose DuPage. “We were able to deploy over $6 million of that $7 million allocation to the small business community within DuPage in less than 60 days,” Bedalov said. Larsen said there’s been some relief from Washington, but not for lost revenue from taxes and fees. He’s not sure how much, if any, more aid will come for that.)

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Billboards promote mask-wearing, social distancing – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200822/billboards-promote-mask-wearing-social-distancing

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, UNACCEPTABLE: Congressman Rodney Davis won’t say if he’ll vote for President Trump’s re-election – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/column-congressman-rodney-davis-wont-say-if-hell-vote-for-president-trumps-re-election/article_b1cfe8f3-76ec-56d4-83c6-92ad0dc69549.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Delays Continue for FOID Card Applicants – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Democrat protests, looting, and rioting encourage Republicans to buy firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=309373#.X0Jwgjp_OM8

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Older White Voters Who Helped Trump Win May Be In Play.”
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/23/904755484/older-white-voters-who-helped-trump-win-may-be-in-play

CHICAGO NOW
— THE SOUND OF FAILURE IS SILENCE/ THE DEMOCRATS ARE OFF AND RUNNING/ WHILE AMERICA’S BIG CITIES UNDER SIEGE ARE NOT WORTHY OF A MENTION. – BOB ANGONE
http://www.chicagonow.com/just-sayin/2020/08/the-sound-of-failure-is-silence-the-democrats-are-off-and-running-while-americas-big-cities-under-seige-are-not-worthy-of-a-mention/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DuPage business owner troubled by candidate’s ‘chilling’ tweet, Casten’s disregard for constituents – T.H. Lawrence
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/545660415-dupage-business-owner-troubled-by-candidate-s-chilling-tweet-casten-s-disregard-for-constituents

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— 66th House District: Republicans Stuck with Skillicorn
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/21/66th-house-district-republicans-stuck-with-skillicorn/
— Judge David Gervais Encourages Voting by Mail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/21/judge-david-gervais-encourages-voting-by-mail/
IL-14: Lauren Underwood Expands Her Farm Team PAC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/21/il-14-lauren-underwood-expands-her-farm-team-pac/
— IL-6: Casten Joins the “If” Crowd
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/21/il-6-casten-joins-the-if-crowd/
— Ersel Schuster Writes of the Hit Piece Suit in Which a Kane County Judge Would Not Allow a Jury Trial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/21/ersel-schuster-writes-of-the-suit-in-which-a-kane-county-judge-would-not-allow-a-jury-trial/
— Lake County Dem Chairman Terry Link, Now Indicted, Stepping Down
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/20/lake-county-dem-chairman-terry-link-now-indicted-stepping-down/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot takes hypocrisy to a new level – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/08/chicago_mayor_lightfoot_takes_hypocrisy_to_a_new_level.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— What the Unholy Left-Right Alliance Undermining Immigration Enforcement Means for the 2020 Election There is no doubt that the election on November 3 will have a momentous effect on all the issues related to immigration policy. – John Fonte (DIERSEN: When you were younger, if there were as many legal/illegal immigrants as there are now, how would you have been impacted? If there were as many legal/illegal immigrants as there are now when I was younger, legal/illegal immigrants would have been hired instead of me, and I would not have gotten jobs that I did doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumping gasoline 1971-1972; collecting delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and auditing federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/08/22/what-the-unholy-left-right-alliance-undermining-immigration-enforcement-means-for-the-2020-election/

BREITBART
— Downtown Portland Businesses Flee Due to BLM Riots – JOHN NOLTE (DIERSEN: If/when the Democrats loot and/or riot in your downtown, how fast will businesses flee? How fearful of Democrat looting and rioting are those on your block, in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county? How afraid are they to display Republican yard signs?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/21/nolte-downtown-portland-businesses-flee-due-blm-riots/
— Virgil: Reparations for Everyone — What Do We Do if We’re All Victims and Victimizers? (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, a) the victims are minorities, females, younger people, those who have less money than others, veterans, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, non-gun owners, those who are not citizens of America, moderates, liberals, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time and b) the victimizers are Whites, males, older people, those who have more money than others, non-veterans, Italian Americans, German Americans, gun owners, citizens of America, conservatives, Republicans, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/22/virgil-reparations-for-everyone-what-do-we-do-if-were-all-victims-and-victimizers/
— BLM Activists, Trump Supporters Brawl in Park in Beverly Hills – Bob Price
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/08/22/watch-blm-activists-trump-supporters-brawl-in-park-in-beverly-hills/
— Poll: Joe Biden Gets No Bounce After DNC but Leads Trump by 9 – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/22/joe-biden-gets-no-bounce-dnc-leads-trump-9/

DAILY SIGNAL
— USPS Faces Financial, Logistical Hurdles Before Mail-In Ballot Surge – Thomas Catenacci
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/22/usps-faces-financial-logistical-hurdles-before-mail-in-ballot-surge/

BIZPAC REVIEW
— Being healthy is racist? CBS News promotes argument fat-phobia is rooted in anti-blackness – Frieda Powers (DIERSEN: What if I blamed my health problems on the adverse actions that the following have taken against me: a) past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc., b) candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost elections, and c) those who I have sued?)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/08/22/being-healthy-is-racist-cbs-news-promotes-argument-fat-phobia-is-rooted-in-anti-blackness-963378

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump: Democrats Removed ‘Under God’ From Pledge of Allegiance ‘On Purpose’ – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-democrats-removed-under-god-from-pledge-of-allegiance-on-purpose_3471650.html

POLITICO
— ‘Not just a low-wage recession’: White-collar workers feel coronavirus squeeze The drop in overall employment that white-collar industries like real estate, information and professional and technology services have seen in five months is already on par with or worse than the hits they took during the Great Recession. – MEGAN CASSELLA (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. If I could do the aforesaid, anyone could do the aforesaid because according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am extremely stupid.)
https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/city-hall/story/2020/08/21/not-just-a-low-wage-recession-white-collar-workers-feel-the-coronavirus-squeeze-1311448

NEW YORK TIMES
— Corporate America Agrees Black Lives Matter (DIERSEN: To agree with BLM is to shout that you hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/insider/business-racism.html
— Shouting Turns to Violence in Portland as Dueling Protests Converge Paintballs and pepper spray filled the air during a confrontation in Oregon between a pro-police rally and Black Lives Matter supporters. – Will Wright
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/22/us/portland-protests.html

NEW YORK POST
— COVID-19 will make the 60-plus generation more powerful than ever – Mauro Guillen
https://nypost.com/2020/08/22/coronavirus-will-make-baby-boomers-more-powerful-than-ever/
— Trump ought to exploit Biden’s hesitation to slam violence from radical left: Goodwin – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2020/08/22/trump-should-exploit-bidens-hesitation-to-slam-radical-left-violence-goodwin/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-harlem-week-2020-black-lives-matter-civil-rights-20200823-vccqsgzknzb5panmhzeqizntca-story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/08/23/black-lives-matter-reforms-stalled-3-months-after-george-floyds-death/3337330001/

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— Corruption of BLM’s core principles is evident – Thomas Lobenstein, Alvaton (DIERSEN: To agree with BLM is to shout that you hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bgdailynews.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/corruption-of-blms-core-principles-is-evident/article_026bd85e-ce6d-5c2b-9f6f-e3abf562de66.html

NEWS ENTERPRISE
— Fort Knox is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion – Col. C.J. King (DIERSEN: To promote “diversity, equity and inclusion” is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/opinion/columnists/fort-knox-is-committed-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/article_19eb5ec8-5930-538e-b0af-e38e7212258d.html

NNY 360
— OUTSTANDING: Nearly 400 rally in Watertown on Saturday to ‘Back the Blue’ – BEN MUIR
https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/nearly-400-rally-in-watertown-on-saturday-to-show-support-for-law-enforcement/article_4a76e1f7-020a-578c-b636-8b559ca9c421.html

WDIO
— OUTSTANDING: “Back the Blue” rally at City Hall
https://www.wdio.com/duluth-minnesota-news/back-the-blue-rally/5836100/

HERALD DISPATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Grand opening of GOP headquarters to take place Monday
https://www.herald-dispatch.com/elections/grand-opening-of-gop-headquarters-to-take-place-monday/article_1f05c709-9e7b-53f8-838f-30b29e18302d.html

JACKSON COUNTY SENTINEL
— City Council candidates make their pitch to voters – By Brad Nevels (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
http://jcsentinel.com/news/article_fcee8012-e3ed-11ea-9c5f-a32aa89199d6.html

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— Equality in the U.S. Starts with Better Jobs – Zeynep Ton (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. If I could do the aforesaid, anyone could do the aforesaid because according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am extremely stupid.)
https://hbr.org/2020/08/equality-in-the-u-s-starts-with-better-jobs

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters try to “Flip the Bible Belt.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/08/raphael-warnock-mlk-georgia-senate/615379/

BRINKWIRE
— 55 years after riots, Watts section of LA still has not recovered – Editorial (DIERSEN: If/when the Democrats riot in your municipality, in your township, and/or in your county, how long will it take to recover?)
https://en.brinkwire.com/news/55-years-after-riots-watts-section-of-la-still-bears/

August 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID 19 Illinois: IL reports 2,208 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths Young Will County residents make up most COVID-19 cases, health department says
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-2208-new-covid-19-cases-24-deaths/6382101/

NBC5
— Tense Emergency Chicago City Council Meeting Sends National Guard Resolution to Committee In a tense and at times heated meeting, city aldermen voted to instead send the resolution to a committee before consideration by the full council
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/tense-emergency-chicago-city-council-meeting-sends-national-guard-resolution-to-committee/2326453/
— DeJoy ‘Highly Confident’ Ballots Will Be Delivered on Time, But Details No Plan DeJoy also told senators he has zero plans to restore blue mailboxes and sorting equipment that have been removed, saying they are “not needed” – Lisa Mascaro and Anthony Izaguirre
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/postmaster-to-testify-before-senate-amid-uproar-over-mail/2326045/

WGN TV
— Mayor, aldermen disagree on whether or not to bring in Illinois National Guard – Julian Crews
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-alderman-debate-bringing-in-illinois-national-guard/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats resurrect Bruce Rauner to counter attacks on House Speaker Michael Madigan, party leadership – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-dnc-delegation-review-20200821-3o7vacqnpnc7bjx3yicspronxe-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,208 new known COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths reported as state puts 20 counties on warning list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200821-wtbzpxjx4ja25ndq2lxllkozdu-story.html
— Chicago postal unions rally in front of Bronzeville post office to attack Trump, postmaster general for mail delays – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-us-postal-service-protest-louis-dejoy-20200821-kw7bsrvl7jgdvc4ad55k3zgehy-story.html

SUN-TIMES
— One in five Illinois counties now at COVID-19 ‘warning level,’ 2,208 new cases reported — and some in Will Co. say, ‘So what?’ Here’s what we know today about the continuing spread of the coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/21/21395484/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Biden.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/21/21376335/joe-biden-endorsement-president-kamala-harris-donald-trump-2020-campaign

DAILY HERALD
— Senate GOP demands governor open unemployment offices – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/senate-gop-demands-governor-open-unemployment-offices
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NAPERVILLE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/within-days-of-recreational-pot-vote-naperville-receives-applications-from-3-dispensaries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Aldermen shut down in call to bring back National Guard Four City Council members frustrated with Lightfoot forced an unusual special meeting to debate the measure but were blocked. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/aldermen-shut-down-call-bring-back-national-guard

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Whither the Illinois GOP in a post-Jim Thompson world – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-whither-the-illinois-gop-in-a-post-jim-thompson-world/article_b1bde654-e3ee-11ea-834f-d7b29c8ec73d.html

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.nctv17.com/news/businesses-submit-applications-with-city-for-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County Coroner: Suicides/Overdoses increased 52% during the onset of Covid-19 shelter at home – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/dupage-county-coroner-suicides-overdoses-increased-52-during-the-onset-of-covid-19-shelter-at-home/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WEYERMULLER: CALLING FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD TO PROTECT CHICAGO STORES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/weyermuller-calling-for-the-national-guard-to-protect-chicago-stores.html
— THORNER: POSTAL SERVICE ANOTHER GIMMICK TO GIN UP TROOPS ON LEFT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-postal-service-another-gimmick-to-gin-up-troops-on-left.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,208 new cases, 24 additional deaths, 1,526 in hospitals, 51,736 tests, 4.3 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/21/2208-new-cases-24-additional-deaths-1526-in-hospitals-51736-tests-43-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Black Lives Matter crowd for Biden berates sleeping neighborhood: ‘Wake up, motherf—er!’ Activists blare horns and drums, scream into megaphone: ‘Y’all never gonna sleep ’cause of me!’ – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/21/black-lives-matter-crowd-for-biden-berate-sleeping/

FOX NEWS
— Democratic Party chairman predicts ‘chaos’ at next week’s GOP convention VP Pence says GOP convention will showcase Trump’s achievements – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-party-chair-predicts-chaos-at-next-weeks-gop-convention

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Kamala Speaks to the Virus and It Says We’re Racists
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/20/kamala-speaks-to-the-virus-and-it-says-were-racists/
— Democrats Want Chaos in the Streets to Defeat Donald Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/21/democrats-want-chaos-in-the-streets-to-defeat-donald-trump/

BREITBART
— Radical Left-Wing Group to Aid Biden Election and Fulfill Progressive Agenda, ‘We’re Damn Serious’ – Joshua Klein
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/21/radical-left-wing-group-plans-aid-biden-election-fulfill-progressive-agenda-were-damn-serious/

BLAZE
— A Tennessee school district tried to ban parents from observing their kids’ virtual classes Violators can be removed from the class – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tennessee-schools-ban-parents-observing-virtual-classes
— Black Lives Matter protesters angrily take to Portland neighborhood in dead of night: ‘Wake up, motherf***er!’ Not a great way to wake up – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/blm-protesters-portland-neighborhood-dead-of-night

DAILY SIGNAL
— Back to College, Back to Academic Brainwashing – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/21/back-to-college-back-to-academic-brainwashing-social-justice/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Leftist Journalists, Organizations Furious Over Facebook Purge of Groups ‘Tied to Violence’ – Alexander Hall
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/08/20/leftist-journalists-organizations-furious-over-facebook

ONE NEWS NOW
— Politicizing history, provoking more division A conservative activist in Illinois says a state representative evidently wants to make sure school history books are “sufficiently woke” before they’re approved for use in classrooms. – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2020/08/21/politicizing-history-provoking-more-division

EPOCH TIMES
— Broadcasters Air 150 Times More Negative News on Trump Than Biden: Study – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/broadcasters-air-150-times-more-negative-news-on-trump-than-biden-study_3465929.html

THE HILL
— Democrats desperately push the ‘peaceful protesters’ delusion – BERNARD KERIK
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/513063-democrats-desperately-push-the-peaceful-protesters-delusion

YAHOO
— A majority of Americans think social media sites are politically biased – Daniel Howley
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-media-bias-survey-175915487.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters make it clear that they are going to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not hate Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/podcasts/daily-newsletter-protest-adidas-segregation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— How will the GOP answer Democrats tribute to American diversity? – Eugene Scott (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the Republican Party to banish the following from the Republican Party: those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/21/how-will-gop-answer-democrats-tribute-american-diversity/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Christian colleges.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/evangelical-christian-colleges-take-steps-to-address-racial-justice-after-criticism/2020/08/21/86f38972-e3a5-11ea-b69b-64f7b0477ed4_story.html

DESERET NEWS
— This social justice movement must lead to equal opportunity in the workforce – Greg Bell (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.deseret.com/opinion/2020/8/21/21377910/greg-bell-social-justice-movement-equal-opportunity-jobs-workforce-skilled-workers

FORBES
— Blackouts Expose Perils And Costs Of California’s ‘Electrify Everything’ Push – Robert Bryce
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbryce/2020/08/18/blackouts-expose-perils-and-costs-of-californias-electrify-everything-push/
— 15 Ways Agencies Can Encourage Diversity In The Industry (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2020/08/21/15-ways-agencies-can-encourage-diversity-in-the-industry/

CMS WIRE
— Getting to the Heart of the Chief Diversity Officer’s Agenda – Dom Nicastro (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton,), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cmswire.com/leadership/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-chief-diversity-officers-agenda/

NATION
— How to Dismantle White Supremacy  To end systemic racism, the country needs a comprehensive racial justice program even more sweeping than the Marshall Plan. – Barbara Smith (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will schools stop admitting Whites and get rid of their students who are White, b) will employers stop hiring Whites and get rid of their employees who are White, and c) will organizations stop admitting Whites and get rid of their members who are White?)
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/how-to-dismantle-white-supremacy/

August 21 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago aldermen to push for state of emergency at special City Council meeting – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-aldermen-to-push-for-state-of-emergency-at-special-city-council-meeting/6381562/

CBS2
— Sen. Duckworth Says Joe Biden Would Stand Up For Service Members And Families, Calls President Trump ‘Coward In Chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/20/sen-duckworth-says-joe-biden-would-stand-up-for-service-members-and-families-calls-president-trump-coward-in-chief/

WTTW
— Aldermen Call Special City Council Meeting to Pressure Lightfoot After Looting, Violence – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/19/aldermen-call-special-city-council-meeting-pressure-lightfoot-after-looting-violence

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— If Joe Biden wins the White House, will Pritzker appoint himself senator? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-democratic-convention-kass-20200821-booel7au4refrkxtgjnms74gfq-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE OF DUCKWORTH: In DNC speech, Sen. Tammy Duckworth assails Trump as ‘coward-in-chief’ – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-tammy-duckworth-democratic-national-convention-speech-dnc-20200821-d5wd7i2ajfg5bl6ct64zjmbswy-story.html
— Yes, we should keep teaching the hard but hopeful story of America – JEFFREY SIKKENGA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a conservative White male Republican, the more successful that you are, a) the more that you benefitted from “White privilege” and b) the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. According to my critics/opponents, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if had been a minority or a female, a) I never would have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, IRS would not have hired me in 1971, IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, GAO would not have hired me in 1980, and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. In my defense, since the 1960s, all those above me have been under tremendous pressure to give preference to those who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-history-racism-teaching-sikkenga-20200820-6op4cdxe45bbrp5k6kcw7saj7u-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some people contend that these are part of America’s DNA, a product of the “white privilege” and “systemic racism” that must be highlighted in schools as defining characteristics of America. Until American history is taught this way, they say, we should cancel history classes. This view, however well-intentioned, neglects the full American story. We cannot negate or excuse the horror of slavery. As Abraham Lincoln said, “If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong.” While every country has ugly parts of its past, America has the special burden of race-based slavery, segregation and discrimination. This can be hard to hear, but it needs to be said. . .If American history were essentially the story of white privilege and systemic racism, no patriotic American would have opposed slavery or segregation. . .If we cancel American history classes, students will never understand or learn from that story. If we teach young people that America’s past is fundamentally defined by white supremacy and systemic racism — if our history is, at its core, one of ugliness and oppression — they will never feel part of this country or be inspired by our struggle for freedom. They will never know the hard but hopeful story of America.)
— A COVID-19 vaccine still hasn’t emerged — but some are already wary of it – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-vaccine-debate-20200821-rdnbi4zu6zbixaxxfvox2qpne4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM is extremely anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual people, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-flossmoor-church-black-lives-matter-vandalism-st-0823-20200821-avxiydlyqfczboyltpxaqxchcu-story.html
— Troops in Chicago? Here’s why that would only exacerbate the chaos. – ROBERT PAPE (DIERSEN: According to Democrat vandals, looters, and rioters, the more that is done to stop them, the more damage that they will do.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-looting-unrest-portland-military-pape-20200820-e7o7ya33t5hrxa7fl3zxvtnzay-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Naperville.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-zoning-st-20200819-a4qcfno6izaqrogcdyblis4pty-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth slams Trump as ‘Coward-in-Chief’ in Democratic convention speech – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/20/21394861/sen-tammy-duckworth-slams-trump-coward-in-chief-democratic-convention-speech-keynote-illinois
— As murders soar in Chicago, judges are freeing more violent crime suspects on electronic monitoring Sun-Times analysis finds big jumps in monitoring for people charged with murder, robbery and illegal gun possession. Police Supt. David Brown blames that for this year’s 50% rise in killings. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/21/21373707/electronic-monitoring-violent-crime-cook-county-chicago-police-department-david-brown-kim-foxx
— The big myth of rising income inequality We have enough on our national plate without talking ourselves into false belief in a broken economy that benefits only the rich. The death of the American Dream has been vastly exaggerated. – Mona Charen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/20/21378037/the-big-myth-of-rising-income-inequality-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: DuPage Coroner cheats death? – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/suited-for-success-naperville-charity-outfits-jail-inmates-for-job-interviews-court
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen saved himself a bit of work last week. According to DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas, Jorgensen — a surgeon — responded “in a New York second” to a man in distress Aug. 15 at a restaurant. Jorgensen and Kachiroubas were at an informal monthly political lunch when a man began to flail about and stand up. The coroner grabbed him, sat him down and performed the Heimlich maneuver several times, dislodging a piece of meat from the man’s throat. “The Doctor Richard Jorgensen may have cheated the Coroner Richard Jorgensen,” Kachiroubas said at a county board committee meeting Tuesday. “That was pretty crazy,” Jorgensen told us. He was in medical school about the time the Heimlich maneuver became well-known and learned it there. He has performed it several times since, he said. As a med student, he taught it to his parents — and shortly thereafter, his father used it to save his mother. “Everyone should know the Heimlich,” he said. Why put the guy in a chair? Because he was big and tall. “I was concerned if he passed out,” Jorgensen said. “I was just blessed to be in the right place at the right time,” he added. And out of curiosity, he looked up how many people died in DuPage County last year from choking on food: seven.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This challenger’s case is a near slam-dunk—anywhere but here What the Republican running to oust Kim Foxx really needs is something that no longer exists: a GOP that works. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats who blame the Democrat Party’s problems on Republicans?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/challengers-case-near-slam-dunk-anywhere-here

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption Police officers have put their lives on the line to defend us. Now it’s time for us to defend the Police. Phony morality protestors exploiting the death of a convicted felon in Minneapolis try to justify protests that spin out of control into looting, violence and arson. They need to be arrested, charged and jailed. They have no right to take over the streets of America with their hate-driven, violent protests. – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2020/08/21/we-need-to-defend-the-police-against-cancel-culture-corruption/

WAND
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in Champaign
https://www.wandtv.com/news/videos/back-the-blue-rally-held-in-champaign/video_96481fef-b028-539a-9bba-ce95b17c930c.html

WREX
— Illinois Democrats push for racial and economic justice with Biden ticket – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: Illinois Democrats want Biden/Harris to use the federal government to drive individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://wrex.com/2020/08/20/illinois-democrats-push-for-racial-and-economic-justice-with-biden-ticket/

WLDS
— IL GOP Angry At Pritzker Administration’s Attempt to Vacate Shakman Decrees – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/il-gop-angry-at-pritzker-administrations-attempt-to-vacate-shakman-decrees/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Are People Really Leaving Streeterville? Ald. Brian Hopkins warned of a mass exodus following looting on Michigan Avenue. But it may take more for people to flee the utopia built by Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. Daley. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/September-2020/Are-People-Really-Leaving-Streeterville/

CENTER SQUARE
— Dwarfing all other states, FBI data show Illinois had 4.6 million background checks for guns in first seven months – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/dwarfing-all-other-states-fbi-data-show-illinois-had-4-6-million-background-checks-for/article_bee1618c-e32e-11ea-92e3-873f7222ae8d.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— POLITICAL PATRONAGE? NOT IN ILLINOIS, PRITZKER ARGUES IN COURT – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/political-patronage-not-in-illinois-pritzker-argues-in-court/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NO PROTESTING ALLOWED IN CHICAGO MAYOR’S NEIGHBORHOOD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/no-protesting-allowed-in-chicago-mayors-neighborhood.html
— SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKING PARENTS SIGN WAIVER AGREEING NOT TO MONITOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/school-district-making-parents-sign-waiver-agreeing-not-to-monitor-virtual-instruction.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Duckworth calls Trump ‘coward in chief’ – Susan Ferrechio (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/duckworth-calls-trump-coward-in-chief

FOX NEWS
— Duckworth dismisses Trump as ‘coward-in-chief’ in DNC speech – Megan Henney (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tammy-duckworth-democratic-convention-joe-biden
— Stephen Miller says Democrats want ‘two-tiered system of free speech’ – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stephen-miller-democrats-two-tiered-free-speech-system

FOX BUSINESS
— DNC platform should wake up Trump-wary suburbanites – here are 7 reasons why Suburban voters better start paying attention – Steve Levy
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/dnc-platform-trump-wary-suburbanites-7-reasons

FEDERALIST
— Leaked Audio Shows Goodyear Lied, Endorsed BLM While Banning ‘Blue Lives Matter’ – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/20/leaked-audio-shows-goodyear-lied-endorsed-blm-while-banning-blue-lives-matter/

GOPUSA
— Obama Should Fool No One With His Bipartisan Mask – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93738

NEWSMAX
— David Horowitz to Newsmax TV: Dems Are the ‘Party of Hate’ – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/david-horowitz-democratic-national-convention-dnc/2020/08/20/id/983100/
— Pence: DNC Offered ‘Very Negative View of America’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mike-pence-democrats-convention-rnc/2020/08/21/id/983232/

CNS NEWS
— Sen. Duckworth: ‘We Will Make Sure That (Trump) Is Escorted Out of the WH’; ‘We’ll Plan for It’ – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/susan-jones/sen-duckworth-we-will-make-sure-trump-escorted-out-wh-well-plan-it

PATRIOT POST
— Today’s Democrat Party Is America’s Enemy – Paul S. Gardiner
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/72898-todays-democrat-party-is-americas-enemy-2020-08-21

EPOCH TIMES
— Sen. Hawley Questions ‘White Privilege’ Training at US Nuclear Lab – PETR SVAB (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things if you do not rail against “White Privilege.”)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/gop-senator-questions-white-privilege-trainings-at-fed-funded-nuclear-lab_3468911.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— The violent left: How nasty can they get? – John R. Smith (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/07/27/the-violent-left-how-nasty-can-they-get-952115
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The polarization started back in the 1960s, planned and carried out by the left. Remember during the Vietnam War, the left screaming about our troops killing babies? Yes, that’s when real political nastiness was put on steroids by the left, when the anarchists and socialist hippies in America abandoned all ethics and displayed unacceptable evil and violence when protesting the war. They started a national movement to refer to members of the American military as “baby-killers”; military people were ambushed at airports by leftist protesters.)

THE HILL
— Duckworth blasts Trump as ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/513044-duckworth-blasts-trump-as-coward-in-chief
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, “American companies” paint themselves as being anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513068-lincoln-project-hits-trump-for-criticizing-an-american-company

POLITICO
— ‘Imagine the mayhem coming to your town’: Trump offers his Biden prebuttal with dark predictions – NANCY COOK (DIERSEN: What destroys towns? ANSWER: a) BLM, LGBTQ, and other Democrat protests, vandalism, looting, and rioting and b) Democrats moving in. The more Democrats that move in, the faster that they move in, the more that property values decline.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/donald-trump-joe-biden-pennsylvania-rally-399569
— Duckworth calls Trump ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.politico.com/video/2020/08/20/duckworth-calls-trump-coward-in-chief-085596
— School outbreaks wreck Trump’s plans for return to normal The infections follow the cancellation of much of college sports, another blow to the president’s quest for a sense of a return to pre-pandemic times. – BIANCA QUILANTAN, NICOLE GAUDIANO and JUAN PEREZ JR.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/19/coronavirus-outbreaks-schools-trump-398839

NBC NEWS
— 3 key takeaways from DNC 2020, Night 4 The convention finale, like the rest of the week’s proceedings, was light on policy and heavy on feelings of unity, optimism and wresting the levers of power from President Donald Trump. – Sahil Kapur
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/3-key-takeaways-dnc-2020-night-4-n1237606

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: War of Yard Signs Erupts in Region Biden Calls Home – Trip Gabriel (DIERSEN: BLM signs and “Dump Trump” signs in a precinct discourage those who are the following from buying homes in that precinct: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/us/politics/trump-pennsylvania.html
— Senators Lead an Increasingly Diverse Nation. Their Top Aides Are Mostly White. A new study shows that 11 percent of top aides shaping policy and public messaging in senators’ Washington offices are people of color, compared with almost 40 percent of the American populace. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a conservative White male Republican, the more successful that you are, a) the more that you benefitted from “White privilege” and b) the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. According to my critics/opponents, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if had been a minority or a female, a) I never would have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, IRS would not have hired me in 1971, IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, GAO would not have hired me in 1980, and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. In my defense, since the 1960s, all those above me have been under tremendous pressure to give preference to those who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/us/politics/top-senate-aides-diversity.html
— Xi Raises Stakes on Loyalty in Communist Party Purge – Chris Buckley (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders who demanded/demand not loyalty to the Republican Party platform, but blind loyalty to them personally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/world/asia/china-xi-jinping-communist-party.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Republican-hating Facebook “Braces Itself for Trump to Cast Doubt on Election Results.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/technology/facebook-trump-election.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats embraced Black Lives Matter as a slogan. But does Biden have a plan to make it real? – Jerry Brewer (DIERSEN: If elected, Biden/Harris would use BLM to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/08/21/democrats-embraced-black-lives-matter-slogan-does-biden-have-plan-make-it-real/
— DeJoy Senate hearing live updates: Postal Service will prioritize ballots over other mail, postmaster testifies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/21/dejoy-testimony-usps-senate/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Decorated Army veteran Sen. Tammy Duckworth brands Trump ‘coward in chief’ – MICHAEL FINNEGAN (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-08-20/democratic-convention-tammy-duckworth-biden-trump

USA TODAY
— USA TODAY must better reflect the US to tell the stories of our nation – Ncole Carroll (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will 100% of USA TODAY employees be Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, or RINOs who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual people, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/08/20/usa-today-publishes-staff-diversity-data-announces-20-new-jobs/3392038001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Ballot Printers Rush to Meet Mail-in Voting Demand  With millions of Americans expected to vote by mail in November, election officials and printers are racing to print enough ballots for everyone. – Austen Hufford and Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ballot-printers-rush-to-meet-mail-in-voting-demand-11598002202
— From Jimi Hendrix to Colin Kaepernick, the Afro as Rebellion How quarantine restrictions led one writer to proudly embrace his ’fro – Wilbert L. Cooper (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, the Afro is “natural.”)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-jimi-hendrix-to-colin-kaepernick-the-afro-as-rebellion-11597945890
— What Kamala Harris Isn’t Saying About Her Mother’s Background Tamil Brahmins like Shyamala Gopalan fled identity politics and socialism for the U.S. – Sadanand Dhume
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-kamala-harris-isnt-saying-about-her-mothers-background-11597944590

FORBES
— Goodyear Says It Will Allow Employees To Wear Pro-Police Apparel – Carlie Porterfield
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/20/goodyear-says-it-will-allow-employees-to-wear-pro-police-apparel/#141312453057

LAS VEGAS SUN
— Sen. Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/aug/21/the-latest-sen-duckworth-dubs-trump-the-coward-in-/

PROVINCE
— Acknowledging systemic racism isn’t enough; we must act – Amarjeet Sohi (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://theprovince.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-acknowledging-systemic-racism-isnt-enough-we-must-act/wcm/5f514c8f-4666-401c-8ad0-34044c25ecfc
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As the first non-white member of the Edmonton council, I know what it is like to be the only minority within a powerful institution: while leading the city’s anti-racism action plan, the mere use of the term “white privilege” resulted in backlash from the media and some of my council colleagues.)

PBS
— Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ (DIERSEN: Biden avoided the draft like Trump did. When will Duckworth attack Biden for that? During the Vietnam War, Democrats called Vietnam veterans “baby killers.”)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-sen-tammy-duckworth-dubs-trump-the-coward-in-chief

NEWSWEEK
— DNC Pushes Early Voting to Save Itself From Biden Gaffes, Party Radicals – JASON RANTZ
https://www.newsweek.com/dnc-pushes-early-voting-save-itself-biden-gaffes-party-radicals-opinion-1526612
— Goodyear Says ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Ban a Mistake After Trump Boycott Call – EWAN PALMER
https://www.newsweek.com/goodyear-boycott-maga-trump-blue-lives-matter-1526659

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Conservative Misdirection of the Affirmative Action Debate – J.C. Pan (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/159007/conservative-misdirection-affirmative-action-debate

DAILY BEAST
— In the eye-opening documentary “#UNFIT,” premiering in virtual cinemas Aug. 28, psychologists and former allies of President Trump diagnose why he’s a danger to America. – Nick Schager (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you are a Trump supporter, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint you as being Hitler and Mussolini: law enforcement officer, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/top-psychologists-compare-trump-to-hitler-and-mussolini-in-new-documentary-unfit

ATLANTIC
— Joe Biden: An Old Man Trying to Lead a Young Country A member of the ‘Silent Generation,’ sandwiched between World War II veterans and Boomers, finally stakes a claim to the presidency. – JOHN F. HARRIS (DIERSEN: What is your position on age discrimination, reverse discrimination, and political affiliation discrimination? Do you agree with my critics/opponents that White male Republicans should be gotten rid of if they not successful enough? For example, if they are not earning at least $100,000/year by age 25, $200,000/year by age 30, $400,000/year by age 35, $800,000/year by age 40, $1,600,00/year by age 45, $3,200,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/08/20/joe-biden-altitude-398928

GM AUTHORITY
— How Passion For Chevrolet Is Passed Down Through Generations – SAM MCEACHERN (DIERSEN: My outstanding father owned a 1961 Chevy and a 1967 Chevy. I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1978 Chevy Chevette, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier. I currently own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, and 2005 Chevy Corvette.)
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/08/how-passion-for-chevrolet-is-passed-down-through-generations-video/

LGBTQ NATION
— Trump tweets it’s his “great honor” to be the “most pro-gay president in American history” The President retweeted a gay Republican video that said Joe Biden is “terrified” of LGBTQ people. – Alex Bollinger
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/08/trump-tweets-great-honor-pro-gay-president-american-history/

August 19 Morning Edition

ABC7
— President Donald Trump reacts to Michelle Obama’s blistering DNC speech – Jordyn Phelps
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-reacts-to-michelle-obamas-blistering-dnc-speech/6376344/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville City Council votes to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries
https://abc7chicago.com/business/naperville-city-council-votes-to-allow-recreational-marijuana-dispensaries-/6377639/

NBC5
— Throw Out the Playbook: Candidates Have Had to Adapt on the Fly Politicking in a Pandemic How candidates have had to throw out campaign playbooks and innovate to win office – Noah Pransky (DIERSEN: As a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I want to take campaign literature for the Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct to the Republican and Independent homes in my precinct and encourage displaying yard signs ASAP. Those candidates are: U.S. President/Vice President – Donald Trump/Mike Pence; U.S. Senate – Mark Curran; U.S. Representative – Jeanne Ives; State Representative – Amy Grant; DuPage State’s Attorney – Robert Berlin; DuPage Circuit Court Clerk – Christopher Kachiroubas; DuPage County Auditor – Robert Grogan; DuPage Coroner – Richard Jorgensen; DuPage Recorder – Babette Holder Youngberg; DuPage County Board – Timothy Elliott; DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner – Timothy Whelan; DuPage Circuit Court Judge – Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/lx/throw-out-the-playbook-candidates-have-had-to-adapt-on-the-fly-politicking-in-a-pandemic/2324798/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville City Council Votes to Approve Recreational Marijuana Sales
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/naperville-city-council-votes-to-approve-recreational-marijuana-sales/2324709/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago police release new batch of looting surveillance videos – Anthony Ponce
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-release-new-batch-of-looting-surveillance-videos

WGN TV
— Officials say Chicago police retiring at a rapid pace, raise concerns of staffing shortfalls – Kelly Davis
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/officials-say-chicago-police-retiring-at-a-rapid-pace-raise-concerns-of-staffing-shortfalls/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational pot sales in Naperville pass final hurdle with city council’s adoption of new zoning ordinance – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-zoning-st-20200819-a4qcfno6izaqrogcdyblis4pty-story.html
— Illinois Democrats celebrate women leaders at virtual convention, take aim at ‘bully boy’ Trump – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-national-convention-illinois-20200819-laeishmwqrbr7k7rpobyzoqkbq-story.html
— ‘Nothing less than criminal’: Fearing an undermined November election, Illinois Democrats sound alarm over US Postal Service – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-us-postal-service-november-election-illinois-trump-dejoy-20200818-og4zxxhxfrdj3pot65g5z2awpa-story.html
— Assault rifles and armored trucks: Illinois police agencies have obtained $4.7 million in military gear since Trump lifted Obama’s restrictions on a federal surplus program – JENNIFER SMITH RICHARDS and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-watchdog-military-surplus-illinois-police-20200819-rcd3n7yt7zfj3klt36c2q74cwm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-current-state-of-hate-in-america-st-0819-20200818-tbz7crn66ve45hr6g6n5emwlhe-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Assault rifles and armored trucks: Illinois police agencies have obtained $4.7 million in military gear since Trump lifted Obama’s restrictions on a federal surplus program – JENNIFER SMITH RICHARDS and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-watchdog-military-surplus-illinois-police-20200819-rcd3n7yt7zfj3klt36c2q74cwm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Donald Trump finds way to crash the Dems’ virtual party Was the president’s pardon of Susan B. Anthony on the 100th Anniversary of women’s right to vote meant to open old wounds? – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/18/21374625/donald-trump-susan-b-anthony-womens-suffrage-democratic-national-convention-crash-virtual-party
— Illinois Democratic women tout ‘empathetic and resilient’ Biden over ‘woman-hater’ Trump Sen. Tammy Duckworth bemoaned the “malpractice by this president,” and contrasted it with the “educational experience” she got going through the vetting process by Biden’s campaign for the vice presidential position. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/18/21374723/illinois-democrats-women-delegation-national-convention-trump

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Arlington Heights letting recreational pot sales start in September – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200818/arlington-heights-letting-recreational-pot-sales-start-in-september
— Congressional Democrats in suburbs call for end to postal delays – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200818/congressional-democrats-in-suburbs-call-for-end-to-postal-delays

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Fighting Trump over Post Office is working to Dems’ advantage.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/fighting-trump-over-post-office-working-dems-advantage

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republican mailer causes confusion among county residents.”
https://www.pantagraph.com/community/wcj/news/republican-mailer-causes-confusion-among-county-residents/article_93c9dc5e-e180-11ea-bb2a-cb22a5aceec9.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote the hate-filled Trump-hating Bill Clinton.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/blame-bully-and-belittle-bill-clinton-delivers-stinging-remarks-on-trump

CHICAGO PATCH
— Chicago Area Protests To ‘Save The Post Office From Trump’ Activists staging nationwide peaceful, non-violent protests to #SaveThePostOffice this Saturday, Aug. 22. Join or host a local event. – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/chicago-area-protests-save-post-office-trump

BGA
— Fact-Check: No, an Illinois Couple Who Received Five Vote-by-mail Applications Cannot Vote Five Times. A viral Facebook post incorrectly asserts an Illinois couple who received multiple unsolicited ballot applications can ask for them all and fraudulently vote with them all. They cannot, and neither can anyone else. – Samantha Putterman,
https://www.bettergov.org/news/fact-check-no-an-illinois-couple-who-received-five-vote-by-mail-applications-cannot-vote-five/

WIREPOINTS
— Ignorance About Covid-19 Risk Is ‘Nothing Short of Stunning,’ Research Report Says; Huge Age Variance – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/ignorance-about-covid-19-risk-is-nothing-short-of-stunning-research-report-says-huge-age-variance-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Madigan Finances (at least) Three Mailings, Staffer for Ness State Rep. Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/madigan-finances-at-least-three-mailings-staffer-for-ness-state-rep-campaign/
— Local 150 Files Paperwork Seeking Indirect Civil Contempt for Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/local-150-files-paperwork-seeking-indirect-civil-contempt-for-algonquin-township-road-commissioner-andrew-gasser/
— State’s Attorney Declines to Act on Lakewood Board’s Request for Investigation of Trustee Bryan Younge
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/states-attorney-declines-to-act-on-lakewood-boards-request-for-investigation-of-trustee-bryan-younge/
— FL-19: High Tech Last Minute Text Hit on Primary Election Day
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/fl-19-high-tech-last-minute-hit-on-primary-election-day/
— IL 14 – Oberweis and County Candidates Holding Marengo Meet and Greet Wednesday at Niko’s Pointers Saloon
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/il-14-oberweis-and-county-candidates-holding-marengo-meet-and-greet-wednesday-at-nikos-pointers-saloon/
— Joel Berg, 21st Century Judge
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/joel-berg-21st-century-judge/
— Crystal Lake High School District 155 Teachers’ Union Email Considered “Threatening” by Board Member
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/18/district-155-teachers-union-email-considered-threatening-by-board-member/
— McHenry County Jail ICE Abolition Folks Encourage Phone Calls to Republican Board Members
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/17/mchenry-county-jail-ice-abolition-folks-encourage-phone-calls-to-republican-board-members/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Kankakee County Auditor sues Chairman Wheeler and County Board for Usurping His Duties – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/kankakee-county-auditor-sues-chairman-wheeler-and-county-board-for-usurping-his-duties/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— George Washington statue torn down, spray-painted in L.A.; six with laser pointer, gas mask arrested – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/18/george-washington-statue-torn-down-spray-painted-i/
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sells Catholics on abortion as ‘reproductive justice’ – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/18/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-sells-catholics-abortion-/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign on Biden’s formal nomination: ‘His supervisors from the radical left are now formally in charge’ The Trump campaign fired back after the second night of the Democratic National Convention – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-biden-formal-nomination-radical-left
— BLM leader defends looters, says US government ‘steals’ and ‘pillages different countries’ ‘If you want to do something about reparations, cut the check,’ Hawk Newsome tells ‘The Story’ – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/us/hawk-newsome-american-government-looters-terrorists
— Will BLM have role at Democratic convention? Program reflects tensions with movement ‘Most cops are good,’ Joe Biden said Monday – Tyler Olson
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blm-presence-at-dnc
— Tom Homan says Dems ‘want chaos’ because they think it helps them beat Trump Tom Homan told ‘Fox & Friends’ Democrats are ‘putting their election hopes ahead of the safety and security of America’ – Caleb Parke
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-biden-harris-trump-election-violence-chaos-tom-homan

BREITBART
— D.C. Mayor Accuses Trump of Fanning Flames of Racism – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/18/watch-d-c-mayor-accuses-trump-of-fanning-flames-of-racism/
— Chuck Schumer Promises Massive Amnesty – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Democrats encourage illegal immigration and shout at illegals that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/08/18/chuck-schumer-promises-amnesty/
— Goodyear Bans ‘Blue Lives Matter’ and MAGA Slogans, Allows Black Lives Matter – KYLE MORRIS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating employers make it clear that they also hate those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/19/goodyear-bans-blue-lives-matter-and-maga-slogans-allows-black-lives-matter/

DAILY CALLER
— Biden’s Plan To Increase Refugees Will ‘Overwhelm’ Cities, Trump Says – KAYLEE GREENLEE
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/18/joe-biden-donald-trump-refugee-immigration-increase/

NEWSMAX
— Congress’s Hypocritical Support for Postal Service – John M. DeMaggio
https://www.newsmax.com/johndemaggio/congress-postalservice/2020/08/18/id/982671/

FEDERALIST
— Black Lives Matter DC Calls Mayor Bowser ‘Hypocrite’ After DNC Speech – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/18/black-lives-matter-dc-calls-mayor-bowser-hypocrite-after-dnc-speech/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— BACK TO ACADEMIC BRAINWASHING – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/back-to-academic-brainwashing/

HOT AIR
— Trump Says His Biggest Opponent In 2020 Is The Media. He’s Right.
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/08/trump-says-biggest-opponent-2020-media-hes-right/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER TV
— Michigan Primary: 846 Absentee Ballots Rejected ‘Because the Voter was Dead’ – Nick Kangadis
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/michigan-primary-846-absentee-ballots-rejected-because-voter-was-dead
— MSNBC Blames Racism for Voters Preferring Trump on Economy – Brad Wilmouth
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/msnbc-blames-racism-voters-preferring-trump-economy

COLLEGE FIX
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Professors claim recent Chicago riots, looting ‘a long time coming’
https://www.thecollegefix.com/professors-claim-recent-chicago-riots-looting-a-long-time-coming/

EPOCH TIMES
— Former Democratic Senate Staffer Prepared ‘Baseless and Baffling’ GAO Memo on Homeland Security Leaders’ Legitimacy – MARK TAPSCOTT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-democratic-senate-staffer-prepared-baseless-and-baffling-gao-memo-on-homeland-security-leaders-legitimacy_3466481.html
— Major US Media Outlets Help CCP Promote Marxist Journalism
https://www.theepochtimes.com/major-us-media-outlets-help-ccp-promote-marxist-journalism_3464575.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that if Trump wins, they will not accept it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/18/opinion/2020-voting-postal-service.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Huntington Beach City Council candidates participate in online forum – MATT SZABO (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2020-08-18/huntington-beach-city-council-candidates-participate-in-online-forum

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Do Swing Voters Still Exist? Conventions give candidates a chance to rally the base, but also to make their case to a shrinking pool of persuadable voters – Randy Yeip
https://www.wsj.com/articles/do-swing-voters-still-exist-11597755600
— For Chicago Shop Owners, Delayed Insurance Payouts Follow Looting Small businesses worry unrest could occur again and insurers will view them as high-risk clients – Esther Fung
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-chicago-shop-owners-delayed-insurance-payouts-follow-looting-11597752000

USA TODAY
— The love story behind Joe Biden’s 1967 Corvette and its price tag today – Jamie L. LaReau (DIERSEN: What demographics do you share with Biden? Both Biden and I are Corvette owners, former federal employees, White, male, older, married, college graduates, Christian, non-poor, non-drinkers, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. Biden owns a 1967 Corvette that his father gave him as a wedding gift in 1966. My father died suddenly in 1969 when I was 21 years old. I own a 1972 Corvette that I bought in 1971 a) with an insurance settlement that I got for the theft in Chicago of my 1969 Dodge Charger SE and b) with money that I earned working full-time for IRS and part-time for Firestone Stores. I own a 2005 Corvette that I bought in 2005 with money that I got from selling my 1968 Dodge Charger R/T and my 1962 Chevy Impala SS. I had owned the Charger R/T since 1994 and the Impala SS since 1989.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/08/18/joe-biden-1967-chevy-corvette/3389570001/

HERNDON CONNECTION
— Twelve Candidates Run in Town of Herndon Election Candidates Discuss Their Priorities – Mercia Hobson (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2020/aug/19/twelve-candidates-run-town-herndon-election/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: My number one priority for the town is to listen to the people; listen to their questions and concerns. I’m going to make myself available. They can text 703-499-1103 and meet me informally. I’ll take part in round tables. I will come to the people. – Candidate for Town Council at Large – Bessie E. Denton, 71, retired Federal employee with law enforcement background – dentonlawn20170@gmail.com )

GREENWICH FREE PRESS
— Questions Abound for Local Republican Candidates – Sean Goldrick (DIERSEN: Questions for city council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following, that is, would vote for or against promoting the following: BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/goldrick-questions-abound-for-local-republican-candidates-144014/

August 18 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DNC kickoff: Illinois Democrats rally behind Joe Biden, Kamala Harris as virtual convention begins – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dnc-kickoff-illinois-democrats-rally-behind-biden-harris/6374865/
— Chicago police defend response to weekend protest clash downtown as protesters demand apology CPD, protesters release video of clash – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-defends-response-to-weekend-protest/6373822/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/17/2020
— Jussie Smollett update: Special prosecutor releases findings on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s handling o ‘Empire’ actor’s case
https://abc7chicago.com/special-prosecutor-releases-findings-on-handling-of-jussie-smollett-case/6374093/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,773 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths Gov. Pritzker, IDPH announce new COVID-19 mitigation efforts beginning Tuesday
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-il-reports-1773-new-coronavirus-cases-12-deaths/6374262/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/17/2020
— Chicago fire academy closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, CFD says – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-outbreak-shuts-down-chicago-fire-academy/6374812/
— Chicago looting arrests: 7 face charges in connection to stolen merchandise, CPD says Latrell Allen due in court on charges for attempted murder of two Chicago police officers
https://abc7chicago.com/7-charged-in-connection-to-recent-chicago-looting-cpd/6374205/
— Democrats claim ‘big tent’ for first convention in pandemic (DIERSEN: Far too many Republican organizations, including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, allow people to hold leadership positions who reject many, if not most, of the planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly, the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. The aforesaid leaders focus on driving conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, they focus on driving the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party. Further, they focus on driving those who have the following demographics out of the Republican Party: Trump supporter, White, male, older, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-democratic-national-convention-updates-20200817-wthdvi7lqze7zb456gvgrctamq-story.html

NBC5
— How Republicans Plan to Counter Democrats’ Big Week The Trump campaign has been struggling to land a punch on Biden
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/how-republicans-plan-to-counter-democrats-big-week/2323995/
— Will County Contact Tracers Met With ‘Disturbing Mixed Bag of Attitudes’: Health Dept. Will County joined 13 others in reaching a coronavirus “warning level” Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-county-contact-tracers-met-with-disturbing-mixed-bag-of-attitudes/2323830/

CBS2
— Unrest In Chicago Not Without Precedent, But May Continue According To Social Media Posts – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/17/unrest-in-chicago-not-without-precedent-but-may-continue-according-to-social-media-posts/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Police announce a half dozen looting charges
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-announce-a-half-dozen-looting-charges
— 64 shot, 6 fatally, across Chicago this weekend
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/64-shot-6-fatally-across-chicago-this-weekend

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— At virtual Democratic convention, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Trump is mounting a ‘full-out assault’ on Postal Service, election and democracy – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-vote-by-mail-postal-service-20200817-2gde2llarfdo5nkq37wnos4sie-story.html
— Postal Service warns last-minute Illinois ballot requests may not be turned around fast enough to be counted – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-postal-service-voting-illinois-20200817-g6vat5fosfcjtimeoacb35b55e-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,773 new known COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths reported as state orders stricter rules for bars in area outside St. Louis
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200817-6tvkhjnw6jfztohkojlksnt7d4-story.html
— ‘Nobody to toast to victory with’: Illinois Democratic National Convention delegation will cheer Joe Biden over President Trump from home – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-national-convention-illinois-delegates-milwaukee-20200817-p4xejd44afc3npuyuw5kmnbfre-story.html
— How Kamala Harris’ family in India helped shape her values – JEFFREY GETTLEMAN AND SUHASINI RAJ (DIERSEN: Who shaped your values? My outstanding parents and grandparents shaped my values. My parents had me baptized, raised me, and had me confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL). They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the MSL.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/featured/sns-nyt-kamala-harris-family-india-shaped-values-20200817-g456uskzsbd3piqfc27aaaatfm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Trumpocrat’ Blagojevich to stump for GOP state Senate hopeful Tom McCullagh next week — and, yes, Republican leaders call it ‘a bad idea’ The self-declared “Trumpocrat” will headline an Aug. 27 fundraiser in St. Charles, six months after Blagojevich was freed with a commutation from his former reality television boss. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372825/blagojevich-fundraiser-republican-trump-gop-tom-mccullagh-republican-convention
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot in spotlight with Joe Biden at Democratic convention Monday Lightfoot’s panel with Biden on racial and social justice will be televised at about 8:30 p.m. CT. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/17/21371262/mayor-lori-lightfoot-spotlight-joe-biden-democratic-national-convention-monday
— CTA, Metra and Pace are trying to get nervous riders back on board Get the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. Follow here for live updates.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/17/21371891/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Chicago cops are retiring at ‘unheard of’ twice the usual rate Michael Lappe, vice president of the police pension fund, says 59 officers are retiring in August and 51 next month — ‘double the average number of retirees each month.’ – Frank Main and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372795/chicago-police-department-retirements-policemens-annuity-benefit-fund-michael-lappe
— Lightfoot accuses Trump of starving Postal Service to drive down mail-in votes “Because of the failure of this administration to keep Americans safe from COVID-19, we are wisely encouraging people to vote by mail,” the mayor said, adding that “we cannot allow this administration to undermine the postal service.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/17/21372739/election-mail-in-ballots-voting-postal-service-trump-lightfoot-democratic-convention

DAILY HERALD
— Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention show – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200817/news/308179911/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan says it one more time: He ain’t quitting The House speaker and state party chair releases a statement rejecting calls from fellow Democrats to resign. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-says-it-one-more-time-he-aint-quitting

WBBM
— Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calls Trump ‘Utterly Incompetent’ At Pre-Convention Rally “Over 168,000 Americans are dead because of his failure to lead…” – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/illinois-delegates-hold-rally-ahead-of-virtual-dnc

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day? Bloomington council to consider it – Analisa Trofimuk (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Bloomington consider officially replacing its residents who are Republican, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Christian, Italian American, and/or citizens of America with residents who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, minority, female, younger, poor, non-Christian, non-Italian American, and/or citizens of foreign countries?)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/replace-columbus-day-with-indigenous-peoples-day-bloomington-council-to-consider-it/article_15ae2d93-2d9e-5bba-8782-0cb029fcdef0.html

SOUTHERN
— Redistricting reformers seek to change to mapping process in Illinois – REBECCA ANZEL
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/redistricting-reformers-seek-to-change-to-mapping-process-in-illinois/article_844e2ad1-4534-56c5-974a-220e00ee5055.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Could outbreaks in county clerk’s offices hamper November election? – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/could-outbreaks-in-county-clerk-s-offices-hamper-november-election/article_f96a2ae8-e0b1-11ea-88c6-d3bd4a6308f0.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump counters Biden with law-and-order message in Midwest – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-heads-to-midwest-as-dems-open-convention

THE FIRST WARD
— KANE COUNTY: SAME AS IT EVER WAS! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/10/the-first-ward-report-same-as-it-ever-was/
— KANE COUNTY: SAME AS IT EVER WAS – PART 2! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/12/the-first-ward-report-same-as-it-ever-was-part-2/
— KANE COUNTY: THE PROCESS OF GOVERNMENT SAUSAGE MAKING – PART 3! – Jeff Ward
https://thefirstward.net/2020/08/14/the-first-ward-report-the-process-of-government-sausage-making-part-3/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “PUBLIC OFFICIAL A” MADIGAN HAS NO INTENTION OF RESIGNING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/public-official-a-madigan-has-no-intention-of-resigning.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican legislative candidate Tom McCullagh denounced as “shameful” by opponent for touting Blagojevich appearance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/republican-legislative-candidate-denounced-as-shameful-by-opponent-for-touting-blagojevich-appearance/
— 1,773 new cases, 12 additional deaths, 1,544 people in the hospital, 4.2 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/1773-new-cases-12-additional-deaths-1544-people-in-the-hospital-42-percent-positivity-rate/
— Republicans blast Pritzker for trying to lift Shakman decree (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors knew full-well a) that my wife had helped elect Thompson and b) that Thompson promoted patronage and political affiliation discrimination. (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutan_v._Republican_Party_of_Illinois and http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/us/seeking-return-to-ways-of-patronage-in-politics.html ) Because of the Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois decision, my U.S. Senators and their staff members and my U.S. Representatives and their staff members made it very clear that they did NOT want to hear my complaints about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in the federal government. All my critics/opponents, all their operatives and all their dupes promote patronage and political affiliation discrimination and reject the decision in Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors treated me like I was part of a plot to stop them from hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females. They were fully aware of the arguments that Thompson, Jim Edgar, and Lee Daniels made in Rutan that government employers should be allowed to engage in patronage and political affiliation discrimination.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/republicans-blast-pritzker-for-trying-to-lift-shakman-decrees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Eleni Demertzis with the House Republicans…While Shakman and Rutan are two separate cases, they are intertwined in that both cases involve political influence in employment decisions. One involved seeking donations for keeping their jobs or avoiding disciplinary while the other dealt with hiring and firings due to political affiliation. In both instances, politics come into play when deciding what course of action to take. To remove one protection against political influence in state employment decisions at a time when a state-regulated company admitted in an official federal court document to hiring associates of an extremely high level legislative official in return for legislative action that has an estimated value of at least $150 million, is extremely short-sighted and ignores the unethical actions of Democratic state officials. It is naïve to think that just because ComEd was a private entity hiring associates of a state official, that it does not or would not happen with a governmental entity. If the Governor wants to call for the special session on ethics that we have been calling for, we can work together in a bipartisan nature to clean up the state and restore faith in our government. Otherwise, removing a protection from political influence in state employment decision-making will just further re-enforce to our constituents that it’s business as usual in spite of all the federal indictments.)
— Weekend protest roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/17/weekend-protest-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden-Harris administration would turn DOJ into Department of Social Justice – Ian Prior
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/17/biden-harris-administration-would-turn-doj-into-de/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Cuomo blames Trump for New York crime after rejecting federal assistance – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/cuomo-blames-trump-for-new-york-crime-after-rejecting-federal-assistance
— Hopes to capture ‘silent Biden voters’: Three more Republicans to speak at Democratic convention – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hopes-to-capture-silent-biden-voters-three-more-republicans-to-speak-at-democratic-convention
— Trump nearly tied with Biden in 15-state battleground poll – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-nearly-tied-with-biden-in-15-state-battleground-poll

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Approaches 500 Days Without a Boat Parade as MAGA Boaters Smash World Record for Trump – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/parody/joe-biden-boater-enthusiasm/

FOX NEWS
— Seattle police officer tells Black Lives Matter protester he’s resigning: ‘You guys won’ On Sunday, people threw bottles, rocks and fireworks toward Seattle police officers – Stephanie Pagones
https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-police-black-lives-matter-resign

GOPUSA
— 3 Officers Injured, 18 Arrests In Seattle Riot
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93532

BREITBART
— Obama-Biden Removed At Least 14,000 Mailboxes – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/17/fact-check-obama-biden-removed-at-least-14000-mailboxes/
— Republican Susan Molinari, ‘Google’s Washington Insider,’ to Endorse Joe Biden – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/17/republican-susan-molinari-google-washington-insider-to-endorse-joe-biden/
— Twitter Allows Misinformation About ‘Locked’ Mailboxes to Go Viral – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/17/twitter-allows-misinformation-about-locked-mailboxes-to-go-viral/

CCN
— Ellen Degeneres Is No Victim of a ‘Political Takedown’ – Bernadette Giacomazzo
https://www.ccn.com/ellen-degeneres-is-just-mean/

DAILY SIGNAL
— How the United Nations Promotes an Anti-Family Agenda – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/17/how-the-united-nations-promotes-an-anti-family-agenda/

NEWSMAX
— Silent Majority Must Speak Out About Assaults on America – Larry Bell (DIERSEN: How and how often do you speak out on government and/or political issues? I speak out on government and/or political issues each and every time that I send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email. I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000. Since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning. Since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 376,400 articles and information on many upcoming events. How and how often do the following speak out on government and/or political issues: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations and b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party?)
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/cancelculture-statues/2020/08/17/id/982473/

TOWNHALL
— Politicians, Pundits Deliver Postal Misinformation – Ross Marchand
https://townhall.com/columnists/rossmarchand/2020/08/17/politicians-pundits-deliver-postal-misinformation-n2574507

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden-Harris and the LGBTQ+ Wedge – MADELEINE KEARNS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs viciously destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+. I should write a book about those in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/joe-biden-campaign-uses-lgbtq-issues-entrench-division/

THE HILL
— The prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency gives me pause – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/512266-the-prospect-of-a-kamala-harris-presidency-gives-me-pause

NEW YORK TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: All the Republicans Who Have Decided Not to Support Trump Numerous top G.O.P. officials have said publicly or privately that they will not be backing the president’s re-election. Here’s a look at where they stand. – Isabella Grullón Paz and Jonathan Martin (DIERSEN: To not support Trump is to support Biden.)
https://www.nytimes.com/article/republicans-voting-for-biden-not-trump.html
— Trump, in Minneapolis, claims Biden and Harris would bring ‘left-wing war on cops’ to the White House. – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/elections/trump-in-minneapolis-claims-biden-and-harris-would-bring-left-wing-war-on-cops-to-the-white-house.html
— Trump Questions Biden’s Mental Abilities and Calls Harris Biden’s ‘Boss’ The president made three campaign rally-like appearances at airports in Minnesota and Wisconsin in an attempt to counterprogram the first night of the Democratic National Convention. – Kay Nolan and Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/politics/trump-campaign-biden-harris.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— NYC journalists, media orgs, and politicians demand changes to NYPD supervision of press credentials – MICHAEL GARTLAND (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents do not want me to have any kind of press credentials. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on my critics/opponents who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-press-credentials-press-pass-siegel-nigro-stringer-brewer-20200817-lnmwvdrd7jg4pdydxyjx4niryi-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Familiar Republicans join team Biden – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/17/familiar-republicans-join-team-biden/

FORBES
— Mail-In Voters Sue Trump, DeJoy Over Postal Service Changes Ahead Of Election – Alison Durkee
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/08/17/mail-in-voters-sue-trump-dejoy-over-postal-service-changes-ahead-of-election/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.newsweek.com/achieve-racial-equity-we-must-address-economic-segregation-opinion-1525590

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Most Minneapolis residents support Black Lives Matter, believe George Floyd’s death part of a bigger problem.”
https://www.startribune.com/poll-most-minneapolis-voters-say-floyd-killing-part-of-bigger-problem/572132032/

WBIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “New Nashville mural honors Dolly Parton’s support of Black Lives Matter.”
https://www.wbir.com/article/life/people/dolly-parton/new-nashville-mural-honors-dolly-partons-support-of-black-lives-matter/51-a0f9fb74-2591-42dc-9aad-c36f684f1594

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— ‘Anti-corruption’ GOP candidate Thomas McCullagh hosts event with governor imprisoned for corruption – Josh Israel
https://americanindependent.com/rod-blagojevich-illinois-gop-thomas-mccullagh-fundraiser-donald-trump-corruption/

DAILY MAIL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Self-checkout hits a new high! Weed vending machines that can hold up to 2,000 products are being rolled out in Colorado and Massachusetts – MARLENE LENTHANG
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8636585/Weed-vending-machines-debut-Colorado-roll-Massachusetts-fall.html
— ‘Joe Biden stole Jill from me’: Her first husband tells how she CHEATED with Democrat candidate he once considered a friend and that they have LIED about how they started dating for years – MARTIN GOULD
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8635281/Jill-Biden-cheated-husband-Joe-ex-claims.html

August 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protesters demand accountability from Chicago police, Mayor Lightfoot after violent clash with police in Loop CPD releases video showing beginning of clash Sunday – Jesse Kirsch, Alexis McAdams (DIERSEN: So far, what demands have protesters, vandals, looters, and rioters made on your mayor and how has your mayor responded to those demands? Should mayors be required to issue press releases that detail a) the demands that have been made on them, b) the individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries that made those demands, and c) exactly how they responded to those demands?)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-protesters-demand-accountability-from-cpd-mayor-after-loop-clash/6372706/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,562 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-il-reports-1562-new-coronavirus-cases-18-deaths/6372985/

NBC5
— 4 Dead, at Least 39 Wounded in Chicago Shootings So Far This Weekend
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4-dead-at-least-39-wounded-in-chicago-shootings-so-far-this-weekend/2323282/

CBS2
— Fingerpointing After Protest Turns Violent: Activists Accuse Police Of Attacking Them – Jeremy Ross
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/16/fingerpointing-after-protest-turns-violent-activists-accuse-police-of-attacking-them/
— Mayor Lightfoot Addresses Violent Protest, Looting, And COVID-19 In Chicago On ‘Face The Nation’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/16/mayor-lightfoot-addresses-violent-protest-looting-and-covid-19-in-chicago-on-face-the-nation/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois imposes new COVID-19 rules after spike in cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-imposes-new-covid-19-rules-after-spike-in-cases
— New Zealand delays election after COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland – Nick Perry
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-zealand-delays-election-after-covid-19-outbreak-in-auckland
— Pelosi to call House back into session to vote on USPS bill – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pelosi-to-call-house-back-into-session-to-vote-on-usps-bill

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Blame game for weekend downtown melee pits mayor and CPD against activists Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday said “people have embedded themselves in these seemingly peaceful protests and come for a fight.” But some protesters said they were left “running for our lives” when officers apparently attempted to confine them in a small area Saturday night. – Tom Schuba and Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/16/21371041/chicago-mayor-police-department-protesters-melee-fight-good-kids-mad-city-increase-peace-lightfoot
— Illinois universities losing millions as students stay home UIC expects to lose $15 million with the number of students living on campus slashed in half, while Loyola expects a $50 million hit. – Clare Proctor
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/8/16/21365086/illinois-universities-fall-pandemic-uic-uiuc-illinois-dorms-loyola
— 2020 Democratic National Convention Programming is set to be broadcast and streamed online each night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/13/21367797/democratic-national-convention-2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Accusations fly between police and protesters one day after violent clash injured dozens – PAIGE FRY and KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-downtown-protests-violent-20200816-v7yrehiibnbkvfpqxsijgz4cme-story.html
— Young organizers demand the release of arrested protesters and call on Chicago to address police violence – SOPHIE SHERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-downtown-protest-arrests-young-activists-20200816-ev3dyxqh3zc6bamxg52zv2wyim-story.html

CAPITOL FAX
— State announces mitigation effort in Metro East
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/16/state-announces-mitigation-effort-in-metro-east/

BREITBART
— NY Times: Kamala Harris Is the ‘Face of America’s Demographic Shift’ – John Binder (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at non-Whites that non-Democrat Whites are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/16/ny-times-kamala-harris-face-americas-demographic-shift/

BLAZE
— Black Lives Matter protesters in Seattle demand white residents ‘give up’ their homes ‘Now do something about it!’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/black-lives-matter-protesters-demand-white-residents-give-up-their-homes

NEWSMAX
— Navarro: Dems Want USPS to Be ‘Ballot-Harvesting Service’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/peternavarro-usps-mail-invoting/2020/08/16/id/982379/

THE HILL
— Chicago mayor: People who have ‘come for a fight’ have ’embedded themselves’ in peaceful protests – ZACK BUDRYK
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/512228-chicago-mayor-people-who-have-come-for-a-fight-have-embedded
— Democrats featuring ‘rising stars’ in convention keynotes – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: Are/were you a rising star? I never was a rising star while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997. To be a rising star in the federal government, you have to be a Democrat and at least one of the following: minority, female, and/or young. However, notwithstanding the fact that I am Republican, White, and male, IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO promoted me in 1986.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512240-democrats-featuring-rising-stars-in-convention-keynotes

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Harris
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/16/harris-breathes-life-into-biden-campaign-395804

NBC NEWS
— On convention eve, Democrats are apprehensive – Jonathan Allen
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/eve-their-convention-democrats-are-apprehensive-n1236893

WASHINGTON POST
— House accelerates oversight of Postal Service as uproar grows, demanding top testify at ‘urgent’ hearing The House Oversight Committee announced a hearing for Aug. 24, inviting Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Postal Service board of governors Chairman Robert M. Duncan – Jacob Bogage and Joseph Marks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/16/postal-service-mail-democrats-hearing-dejoy/
— The country’s future could hinge on postal workers – William H. McRaven
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-countrys-future-could-hinge-on-postal-workers/2020/08/16/c0f7b97e-dfca-11ea-8dd2-d07812bf00f7_story.html
— Harris’s wooing of Black activists paved a path to the ticket – Annie Linskey and Chelsea Janes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/harriss-wooing-of-black-activists-paved-a-path-to-the-ticket/2020/08/15/d638b276-de70-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— How to protect yourself if you work in a toxic workplace – Vicki Salemi (DIERSEN: I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997. My Democrat supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates protected themselves from being in a toxic workplace by helping my superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees made the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://nypost.com/2020/08/16/how-to-take-control-of-a-toxic-workplace-with-a-horrible-boss/

WASHINGTON POST
— FedEx and UPS are wary of delivering ballots for November election – Jacob Bogage and Colby Itkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/15/postal-service-ballots-fedex-ups/

NPR
— What To Know About The Democratic National Convention
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/16/903051880/what-to-know-about-the-democratic-national-convention

WLOS
— OUTSTANDING: “We wouldn’t be safe without them” Demonstrators brave weather for ‘Back the Blue’ rally – Kari Barrows
https://wlos.com/news/local/we-wouldnt-be-safe-without-them-demonstrators-brave-weather-for-back-the-blue-rally

FEDERAL TIMES
— Background investigations —How to get a security clearance for a federal job – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn federal jobs, federal employees, and federal retirees like me, but who have never applied for a federal job a) because they knew that they could not pass a background investigation, b) because they view federal the pay and benefits as being terrible, c) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, d) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, e) because they cannot pass an employment examination, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, and/or g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree?)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/2020/08/16/background-investigations-how-to-get-a-security-clearance-for-a-federal-job/

SPECTRUM NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Binghamton Back the Blue Rally Draws Massive Turnout
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/08/16/binghamton-back-the-blue-rally-draws-massive-turnout

DAILY MAIL
— ‘I’m trying to get my miles in before the Secret Service stops me’: Joe Biden revs up for the convention by taking his 1967 Corvette for a spin in latest campaign video – MARLENE LENTHANG (DIERSEN: What demographics do you share with Biden? Both Biden and I are Corvette owners, former federal employees, White, male, older, married, college graduates, Christian, non-poor, non-drinkers, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. Biden owns a 1967 Corvette that his father gave him as a wedding gift in 1966. My father died suddenly in 1969 when I was 21 years old. I own a 1972 Corvette that I bought in 1971 a) with an insurance settlement that I got for the theft in Chicago of my 1969 Dodge Charger SE and b) with money that I earned working full-time for IRS and part-time for Firestone Stores. I own a 2005 Corvette that I bought in 2005 with money that I got from selling my 1968 Dodge Charger R/T and my 1962 Chevy Impala SS. I had owned the Charger R/T since 1994 and the Impala SS since 1989.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8633369/Joe-Biden-takes-1967-Corvette-spin-campaign-video.html