September 8 Evening Edition

CBS2

— Gov. JB Pritzker Open To ‘Changes And Fixes’ In Marijuana Licensing Process, But Won’t Delay Dispensary Lottery
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/08/gov-jb-pritzker-open-to-changes-and-fixes-in-marijuana-licensing-process-but-wont-delay-dispensary-lottery/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 1,392 New Coronavirus Cases as Positivity Rate Drops The 1,392 new cases lift the statewide total since the pandemic began to 252,353, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-reports-1392-new-coronavirus-cases-as-positivity-rate-drops/2335777/
— Chipping In? Trump May Put Up His Own Cash on Reelection Trump spent more than $60 million of his own money on his 2016 run for the White House – Aamer Madhani, Jonathan Lemire and Brian Slodysko
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/chipping-in-trump-may-put-up-his-own-cash-on-reelection/2335897/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 1,000 people double-voted in Georgia primary, secretary of state says
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/1000-people-double-voted-in-georgia-primary-secretary-of-state-says

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago receives more than 350,000 vote-by-mail applications, working to fill 14,000 election judge spots – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-elections-board-vote-by-mail-20200908-4k4wrkyferbv3ft4v5ztqivbhu-story.html
— Turnout low for Black Lives Matter demonstration, but teen organizers look to keep pushing anti-racism message – ELIZABETH OWENS-SCHIELE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/ct-ahp-low-attendance-blm-demonstration-tl-0910-20200908-oxiaeo5w5zgopoant3n77s4oju-story.html
— Lawsuit seeks to delay weed license lottery, alleges state picked 21 ‘politically-connected insider companies’ – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-illinois-marijuana-dispensary-license-lawsuit-20200908-mix76kqrzvba5mpucf5hcz4gqa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “If Trump’s military support slips too much, he’ll be the ‘loser’.” Not that long ago, Democrats called Vietnam veterans baby killers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-donald-trump-atlantic-military-cancel-culture-page-20200908-6vumyzp52bba3anlx5nlz6ucxy-story.html
— Number of active COVID-19 cases in Naperville tops 230, higher than previous peak in May – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-covid-cases-record-high-st-20200908-hbmon6pcezfd5lbvmx5bglzmtq-story.html
— Chicago police union endorses Trump | Lightfoot, Pritzker say city, state need money from Congress | Black lawmakers call on Pritzker to halt pot dispensary licensing lottery – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-fop-chicago-endorses-trump-pot-lottery-diversity-spin-20200909-n5wzmjk3fzhuhjtniezb7zlivm-story.html
— About Kyle Rittenhouse’s gun charge: Will a legal loophole allow him to skate? – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-rittenhouse-gun-laws-wisconsin-zorn-20200908-tfhn5g2davdgdemtugaf5t6mce-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot dismisses Trump’s latest funding cut-off threat as ‘more hot air’ Lightfoot noted the president has no power to yank federal funding from school systems that embrace the New York Times’ 1619 Project and are using it to study the history of slavery and racism in the United States. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/9/8/21427592/1619-project-slavery-trump-school-funding-cut-tweet-lightfoot-chicago-public-schools
— Finalist for marijuana dispensary licenses also works for firm that graded applications Hamd Kamal is a risk management consultant for KPMG, which is being paid nearly $4.2 million through a no-bid contract with the state to evaluate applicants. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/9/8/21427810/kpmg-illinois-new-marijuana-pot-licenses-hamd-kamal
— Patrick W. ‘Pat’ O’Brien, Cook County State’s Attorney Republican nominee profile He is a former assistant Cook County state’s attorney and Cook County Circuit Court judge.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21075988/patrick-obrien-cook-county-states-attorney-republican-nominee-candidate-profile-2020-election

DAILY HERALD
— Ives blames Casten after campaign signs defaced with vulgarity – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200908/ives-blames-casten-after-campaign-signs-defaced-with-vulgarity
— Kane County sheriff cutting costs through early retirements – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200908/kane-county-sheriff-cutting-costs-through-early-retirements
— New Bartlett trustee appointed to succeed Camerer – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200908/new-bartlett-trustee-appointed-to-succeed-camerer
— Election 2020: McHenry County Board candidates for Districts 1, 2 and 3 discuss body cameras, budget policy and COVID-19 – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200908/election-2020-mchenry-county-board-candidates-for-districts-1-2-and-3-discuss-body-cameras-budget-policy-and-covid-19

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Governor not only one who can write eye-popping check – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-governor-not-only-one-who-can-write-eye-popping-check/article_f474a852-69db-5182-9c4c-2044985b1a54.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— 66th House District: Allen Skillicorn Tops List of Seats Likely to Flip to Give Mike Madigan 80 for His 80th
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/08/66th-house-district-allen-skillicorn-tops-list-of-seats-likely-to-flip-to-give-mike-madigan-80-for-his-80th/
— GOP County Board Chairman Candidate Mike Buehler Calls Out Opponent Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/08/gop-county-board-chairman-candidate-mike-buehler-calls-out-opponent-jack-franks/
— Chance to Meet GOP Candidates in Huntley Wednesday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/08/chance-to-meet-gop-candidates-in-huntley-wednesday/
– A Meme of Pritzker and Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/07/message-of-the-day-a-meme/

CAPITOL FAX
— Environmental protesters picket on Speaker Madigan’s property
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/08/environmental-protesters-picket-on-speaker-madigans-property/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Police departments shun social justice warriors’ sweeping changes: ‘Our policies are best practices’ – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/8/police-departments-shun-social-justice-warriors-sw/

BREITBART
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds Across the Country Rally to ‘Back the Blue’ over Labor Day Weekend – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2020/09/08/hundreds-across-country-rally-back-blue-over-labor-day-weekend/
— Donald Trump: Black Lives Matter Protesters Harassing Elderly Couple in Pittsburgh Are ‘Thugs’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/08/donald-trump-black-lives-matter-protesters-harassing-elderly-couple-in-pittsburgh-are-thugs/
— Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Nothing Illegitimate’ About Election Taking ‘Additional Days, or Even Weeks’ – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/09/08/mark-zuckerberg-nothing-illegitimate-about-election-taking-additional-days-or-even-weeks/

BLAZE
— Thousands of cases but ZERO hospitalizations in colleges: This is GOOD news. But states and colleges force draconian lockdowns – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-thousands-cases-zero-hospitalizations-colleges-good-news-states-colleges-force-lockdowns
— Breaking: Entire Rochester Police Dept. command staff resigns over protests from the death of Daniel Prude​ ‘An attempt to destroy my character and integrity’ – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/rochester-police-chief-resigns-prude

GOPUSA
— America Is Not A Land Of Racists – Richael Reagan (DIERSEN: Beyond overwhelmingly, those who come to America and those who want to come to America are non-White. Why is that if America was a land of racists? Ever-increasingly, Democrats give non-Whites preference. Democrats see non-Whites as being soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94633

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— After Trump Loss, ‘Deplorables’ Will Be The Democrats’ First Target Blame the president for leaving his core supporters at the mercy of the opposition’s cultural and economic revolution. – ROBERT W. MERRY (DIERSEN: If Trump loses, what will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do to Trump supporters, and especially those who are 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.theamericanconservative.com/articles/after-trump-loss-deplorables-will-be-the-democrats-first-target/
— The American Dream Should Not Depend On Chinese Labor (OR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS). In the wise effort to detangle from Beijing’s economy, we need to change the way we think about consumption. – JANE SCHARL
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-american-dream-should-not-depend-on-chinese-labor/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Not in Our Town? How About ‘Not in Our Country’? – Frank Miele
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/09/07/not_in_our_town_how_about_not_in_our_country_144143.html#2

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Democrats preparing three-tiered vote fraud scheme to destroy election integrity No rational observer could view this as anything but a promise to destroy the legitimacy of the 2020 election. – J.B. Shurk
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/democrats-preparing-three-tiered-vote-fraud-scheme-to-destroy-election-integrity

THE HILL
— Public image of sports industry drops amid (BLM) – J. EDWARD MORENO
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/515439-public-image-of-sports-industry-drops-amid-pandemic
— Lawmakers of color blast Trump administration for reportedly instructing agencies to end anti-bias training – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/515535-lawmakers-of-color-blast-trump-administration-for-reportedly-instructing

CBS NEWS
— Nearly naked demonstrators protest Daniel Prude’s killing
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dnaiel-prude-killing-protest-rochester-nearly-naked-demonstrators/

WASHINGTON POST
— By the standards Trump set in his 2012 ‘Obama is fired’ video, Trump would have fired himself – Philip Bump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/09/08/by-standards-trump-set-his-2012-obama-is-fired-video-trump-would-have-fired-himself/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Former Facebook engineer wants Facebook to do more to get rid of Trump. I should write a book about my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government who wanted the federal government to do more to get rid of its employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/09/08/facebook-employee-quit-racism/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Cowboys’ Jerry Jones gives players permission to protest during season; Eric Trump says ‘Goodbye NFL’ – CHARLES MCDONALD
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ny-cowboys-trump-20200908-ayx7oiomkbdtnls35flntxgne4-story.html

CALIFORNIA GLOBE
— OUTSTANDING: John Cox Forms Exploratory Committee For 2022 Gubernatorial Run – Evan Symon
https://californiaglobe.com/fr/john-cox-forms-exploratory-committee-for-2022-gubernatorial-run/

FORBES
– DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/terencemoore/2020/09/08/nfl-should-welcome-eric-donald-trump-and-others-to-boycott-while-players-kneel-during-national-anthem/
— NFL On CBS Announcers Told To Avoid Voicing Opinions On Racial, Social Justice Issues – Shlomo Sprung
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shlomosprung/2020/09/08/nfl-national-anthem-social-justice-nfl-on-cbs-romo-nantz/
— Donald Trump Jr. On Alleged Kenosha Shooter: ‘We All Do Stupid Things At 17’ – Karen Robinson-Jacobs (DIERSEN: What did you do when you were 17? I washed dishes part-time while I was a high school senior, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint with the money that I earned washing dishes, I cleaned golf shoes part time, I chipped slag full-time, I became a full-time student at UIC, and I pumped gasoline part-time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenrobinsonjacobs/2020/09/08/donald-trump-jr-on-alleged-kenosha-shooter-we-all-do-stupid-things-at-17/

BLOOMBERG
— Fed Wants Banks to Say What They’re Doing to Promote Diversity. Fed not satisfied with information it’s getting, official says. Clark cites ‘significant accomplishments’ by Fed on diversity – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: If Democrat politicians asked the Democrats who run GAO what it is doing to promote diversity, GAO could say it uses Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, subjectivity in its job assignment, performance appraisal, and promotion systems, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc., that is, it uses political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation to get rid of its employees who are White, male, and/or non-veteran and who they did not promote to 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 GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-08/fed-wants-banks-to-say-what-they-re-doing-to-promote-diversity

September 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: 5,368 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths reported as IDPH processes backlog of tests
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-5368-new-coronavirus-cases-29-deaths/6408166/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Biden draws gasps with awkward quip during Kenosha appearance
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/biden-draws-gasps-with-awkward-quip-during-kenosha-appearance-biden-makes-awkward-theyll-shoot-me-quip-duri

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Maine East High School officials defend inclusivity banners after local Republican leader, citizens object to content – JENNIFER JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-maine-east-banner-tl-0910-20200904-f4ctke3p3vgdxdltrjgmiu5jcm-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Shortly after the newest banner appeared at Maine East, Maine Township Republican Committeewoman Char Foss-Eggemann, of Park Ridge, posted a message on the Republicans of Maine Township Facebook page, writing that it is “a breach of the public trust to use taxpayer-funded government property to post political messages.” She encouraged followers of the pages to email District 207 Supt. Ken Wallace to inquire about the banner, which she referred to as a “BLM banner,” the abbreviation standing for “Black lives matter.” The message was also shared by the Republican Women of Park Ridge Facebook page, an organization of which Foss-Eggemann is also a leader. In an email to Pioneer Press, Foss-Eggemann said the Maine East banners contain “political messaging” and the name of “a specific political organization,” Black Lives Matter. “There should be zero debate on this because it is self-evident,” Foss-Eggemann said. “Political messages do not belong on any government building, period.” In an email to Wallace, which Foss-Eggemann also shared, she suggested the district could achieve “an environment of equality, inclusion and kindness” by using “apolitical banners which avoid politically-charged slogans or words routinely and/or commercially associated with various political group(s).”)
— Protest rumors another sign of these tense times – DENISE CROSBY (DIERSEN: What protests do the Democrats have planned in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? What rallies in support of law enforcement do the Republicans have planned in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-protest-rumors-st-0904-20200903-rlvh7rlaljdrzohpvpni3sly3m-story.html
— Biden slams alleged comments as Trump denies disparaging American war dead as ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’ – AP (DIERSEN: What does Duckworth have to say about Biden’s avoiding the draft?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-military-war-dead-20200904-ugf32yyz65f4na6e6265q6yl4y-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On a call with reporters hosted by the Biden campaign Friday, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth lambasted Trump for “belittling the sacrifices of those who have shown more bravery than he’s capable of.” Duckworth, a retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel who lost both of her legs in the Iraq War, has been a prominent critic of Trump’s handling of military issues. Knocking Trump for allegedly inventing an injury to avoid serving in the Vietnam War, Duckworth said that she’d “take my wheelchair and my titanium legs over Donald Trump’s supposed bone spurs any day.” Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who drew national attention after criticizing Trump during the 2016 Democratic National Convention, joined Duckworth on the call and said that Trump’s “life is a testament to selfishness.”)
— Illinois election officials respond to President Trump’s suggestion to vote twice this November: ‘It’s not going to happen’ – ALICE YIN and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-double-voting-illegal-trump-20200904-bzl6fvs7rvazdln5mo6u63yby4-story.html
— State catches up after data processing slowdown, reports 5,368 new cases; 29 counties, including Lake, put on warning list – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-cases-20200904-rnldz6cgt5bphagekrj7spojf4-story.html
— Illinois after Michael Madigan – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-michael-madigan-corruption-election-comed-20200904-s2q3dcgjcfbotesplbxqyeuzhe-story.html
— Why I oppose the graduated income tax – KEN GRIFFIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-graduated-income-tax-ken-griffin-20200904-lauhnk4t3fcbtczf7i6sxjghya-story.html
— What if, in those violent big cities run by liberal Democrats, the politics were different? – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-democratic-cities-kass-20200904-7y4mrm2jozf6zia5y3ftqct3cy-story.html
— The Phoenix rises: Loyola’s student newspaper takes a courageous stand for journalism – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-phoenix-chappell-loyola-brave-zorn-20200904-ozswu7shx5bifdpkfufecz3v4i-story.html
— Video of Daniel Prude’s death at hands of police is horrifying. But white Americans need to bear witness. – REX HUPPKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-daniel-prude-rochester-police-spit-hood-killed-black-lives-huppke-20200904-zfnx4nhwkrgircbydplisoizeq-story.html
— Do we ask police to do too much? Daniel Prude case forces questions about mental health care – CLARENCE PAGE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-daniel-prude-police-david-brown-page-20200904-bmps6mdxzrcmlbipai6s6achau-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Former high-ranking ComEd official charged in scheme to benefit House Speaker Mike Madigan Fidel Marquez was charged in a criminal information, which indicates he intends to plead guilty. Madigan was not charged.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/9/4/21423678/michael-madigan-former-high-ranking-comed-official-charged-scheme-benefit-house-speaker
— Pot shop finalists include firms backed by ex-top cop, clouted businessmen: ‘Doesn’t sound … like social equity’ Black and Latino lawmakers on Friday called on Gov. Pritzker to delay the issuance of new cannabis licenses over concerns about the application process after just 21 firms advance. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/4/21422600/illinois-social-equity-cannabis-dispensary-pot-marijuana-pritzker-black-latino-caucus
— Deal with it: Mail ballots could delay election result well beyond Nov. 3, and that’s OK We’re used to knowing the winner of an election within hours of the polls closing. But expanded voting by mail in Illinois and elsewhere means it’ll take longer to count. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/9/4/21423159/mail-ballots-election-results-delays

— Deep-pockets dogfight? Billionaires Ken Griffin and Gov. Pritzker dig into wallets in battle over income tax As big as the eight-figure donation is from Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of hedge fund Citadel, it’s a fraction of what Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already ponied up on the other side. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/4/21423138/billionaires-ken-griffin-20-million-pritzker-proposed-graduated-income-tax-fair-coalition

DAILY HERALD
— State’s wealthiest person gives $20 million to fight graduated tax – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200904/states-wealthiest-person-gives-20-million-to-fight-graduated-tax
— Naperville to host Sept. 11 ceremony (DIERSEN: I had the honor of organizing Wheaton’s 2004 and 2005 September 11 ceremonies.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200904/naperville-to-host-sept-11-ceremony
— Candidates from House District 63, 64 square off in Daily Herald/Shaw Media editorial board meeting
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200904/candidates-from-house-district-63-64-square-off-in-daily-heraldshaw-media-editorial-board-meeting
— Wheaton assaults highlight Cook County’s shortcomings in managing ankle bracelets – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200904/editorial-wheaton-assaults-highlight-cook-countys-shortcomings-in-managing-ankle-bracelets
— Pandemic politicking: Democrats at laptops. GOP at your door – AP (DIERSEN: This afternoon, I hand-delivered flyers door-to-door for the DuPage County Republican Central Committee public safety rally on September 20. The cost for printing 500 of these color flyers was outstandingly donated by Alpha Graphics in Wheaton.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200904/news/309049995/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Will the GOP’s Madigan attacks ever stick? Despite all his troubles, the House speaker is likely to pick up seats in November. Here’s why. – RICH MILLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/rich-miller-springfield/will-gops-madigan-attacks-ever-stick
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/why-weed-getting-high-again
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/critics-hot-over-who-gets-shot-pot

JEANNE FOR CONGRESS
— Ives Campaign Will Not Seek the Endorsement of the Daily Herald, Northwest Herald or SunTimes
https://www.jeanneforcongress.com/2020/09/04/ives-campaign-will-not-seek-the-endorsement-of-the-daily-herald-northwest-herald-or-suntimes/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES IGNORES MEDIA THAT HAVE IGNORED HER AND CONSERVATIVES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/ives-ignores-media-that-have-ignored-her-and-conservatives.html
— GANTNER: PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY SHAPED THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/gantner-phyllis-schlafly-shaped-the-republican-party-platform.html
— LEFT SHOULD BLAME THEMSELVES, NOT TRUMP, FOR THE RIOTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/left-should-blame-themselves-not-trump-for-the-riots.html
— LIBERAL MEDIA ALTERNATE BETWEEN DENYING AND EXCUSING RIOTERS AND LOOTERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/liberal-media-alternate-between-denying-and-excusing-rioters-and-looters.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Madigan probe overdue Editorial
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-madigan-probe-overdue/article_7acf94f9-a14f-59f7-8a14-1a87b8289031.html

WREX
— Winnebago County GOP condemns coroner’s actions, calls for resignation – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/09/04/winnebago-county-gop-condemns-coroners-actions-calls-for-resignation/

CAPITOL FAX
— Griffin issues statement *** Friday Roundup: Cannabis; Ken Griffin; ILGOP; Casten; COVID-19
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/04/friday-roundup-cannabis-ken-griffin-ilgop-casten-covid-19/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— We’re in a Fight to Preserve Western Civilization and You Don’t Do That by Losing
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/09/04/were-in-a-fight-to-preserve-western-civilization-and-you-dont-do-that-by-losing/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Jr. on Joe Biden’s Mental Decline: He’s Had Two Brain Aneurysms Requiring Surgery – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/09/03/donald-trump-jr-joe-bidens-mental-decline-hes-had-two-brain-aneurysms-requiring-surgery/
— Duckworth: Trump Uses Military Like Toy Soldiers Lined Up on His Desk — He ‘Doesn’t Understand the Sacrifice’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/04/duckworth-trump-uses-military-like-toy-soldiers-lined-up-on-his-desk-he-doesnt-understand-the-sacrifice/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Deeply Pessimistic Intellectual Roots of Black Lives Matter, 1619 Project, and Much Else in Woke America – John Murawski
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/09/04/the-deeply-pessimistic-intellectual-roots-of-black-lives-matter-1619-project-and-much-else-in-woke-america/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Pro-life priests denounce ‘Catholics for Biden’ as scam: ‘No Catholic can vote for Biden’ ‘The whole idea of Catholics for Biden is a scam’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-priests-denounce-catholics-for-biden-as-scam-no-catholic-can-vote-for-biden

TRUMP TRAIN NEWS
— Largest Police Union Announces Presidential Endorsement The Fraternal Order of Police announced it is endorsing President Trump for reelection. – Michael C.G. Jamon
https://trumptrainnews.com/2020/09/04/largest-police-union-announces-presidential-endorsement-rs-mj/

THE HILL
— Duckworth says she’ll take ‘wheelchair and my titanium legs’ over Trump’s ‘supposed bone spurs any day’ – JULIA MANCHESTER (DIERSEN: What does Duckworth have to say about Biden’s avoiding the draft?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/515152-duckworth-i-take-my-wheelchair-and-my-titanium-legs-over-donald-trump
— Trump rips media for soft treatment of Biden: Questions ‘meant for a child’ – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/515213-trump-rips-media-for-soft-treatment-of-biden-questions-meant-for-a

MSNBC
— Trump ‘doesn’t deserve to be commander-in-chief’ says Sen. Tammy Duckworth (DIERSEN: What does Duckworth have to say about Biden’s avoiding the draft?)
https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/watch/trump-doesn-t-deserve-to-be-commander-in-chief-says-sen-tammy-duckworth-91157061901

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To get votes from Latinos, Democrats call Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/opinion/latinos-elections-trump-biden.html
— After Report That Trump Disparaged War Dead, Democrats See Chance to Win Over Military Voters Liberal groups had already ramped up efforts to win over veterans and military families in swing states, where even a small shift could prove decisive. – Jennifer Steinhauer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/us/politics/trump-military-vote-democrats.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White House plans to bar federal agencies from racial sensitivity trainings that it calls ‘Un-American’ White House memo seeks list of federal trainings that refer to ‘white privilege’ – Josh Dawsey and Jeff Stein (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run IRS and GAO require all their employees to take lots racial sensitivity training. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO for almost 18 years. The goal of racial sensitivity training is to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/09/04/white-house-racial-sensitivity-training/

BLOOMBERG
— Raging Campus Outbreaks Send Students Home Across the U.S. – Janet Lorin
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-04/raging-campus-outbreaks-send-students-home-across-the-u-s

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 819 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $739,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447759_zpid/

September 2 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Trump Bets Presidency on ‘Law and Order’ Theme Trump sharply increased his focus on law and order after unrest broke out in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last week over the shooting of Jacob Blake – Steve Peoples and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/analysis-trump-bets-presidency-on-law-and-order-theme/2332918/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump’s stop in Kenosha wasn’t risky. It was smart politics. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-trump-kenosha-kass-20200902-zaajb25zijeendcxngfsbvmwya-story.html
— Protesters damaged property at the Oak Park mayor’s home. Village officials are divided about what happened. – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-park-protesting-tl-0903-20200901-smp5gpo6prd3xofij42jbf6ezm-story.html
— Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco salon visit caught on camera, raises ire of business owner – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nancy-pelosi-haircut-hair-salon-20200902-dcou2dvg2fbjngbm7pibnzfohi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: NFL promotes 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 Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/9/1/21417570/bears-nfl-roger-goodell-social-justice-end-zone-stencil-helmet-stickers-coronavirus-commissioner

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Vandals destroy Wheaton church’s Black, gay solidarity signs – Madhu Krishnamurthy (DIERSEN: Whoever did this had to know that it would be used against those who support Trump. Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that the fewer minorities, LGBTQers, non-Christians, and/or poor people that there are in a municipality, the more that municipality is filled with 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.dailyherald.com/news/20200901/vandals-destroy-wheaton-churchs-black-gay-solidarity-signs
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Known for its numerous churches, Wheaton is predominantly white (85%), conservative and Republican. Blacks constitute 4%, and Latinos and Asians each make up 6% of its population.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Whoever destroyed the BLM and LGBTQ signs at a church in Wheaton had to know that it would be a) used against those who support Trump, b) used against those who do not promote BLM, and c) used against those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.dailyherald.com/ (DUPAGE COUNTY HARD COPY EDITORIAL AT PAGE 8)
— Diversity, equity and inclusion nonsense – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200902/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-nonsense
— College of DuPage launches Chaps Unite Against Racism Initiative; aims to combat racism, build community (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats call Republicans racists and even worse things. Democrats especially call Republicans racists and even worse things who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200901/college-of-dupage-launches-chaps-unite-against-racism-initiative-aims-to-combat-racism-build-community

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Underwood, Oberweis talk Kenosha shooting, government spending during Zoom forum – KATIE FINLON
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/09/01/underwood-oberweis-talk-kenosha-shooting-government-spending-during-zoom-forum/avmhs6s/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Vote by mail has and will work in Illinois – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-vote-by-mail-has-and-will-work-in-illinois/article_cadc84a8-d927-5ee1-8c28-bbcc2e19d7fc.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois State BLM student-athletes boycotting team activities – Randy Reinhardt
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/education/watch-now-illinois-state-student-athletes-boycotting-team-activities/article_2d46f609-2ea5-566a-84ff-1e00ab5f853b.html

SOUTHERN
— Illinois Legislative Black Caucus unveils anti-racism agenda – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats call Republicans racists and even worse things. Democrats especially call Republicans racists and even worse things who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-legislative-black-caucus-unveils-anti-racism-agenda/article_3aa905b1-55a8-5bd6-a5a0-8768e8b4f7f4.html

ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst Group Takes Down Black Lives Matter Post Facebook page’s administrator explains why the post was removed. Page now has more than 16,000 members. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-group-deletes-black-lives-matter-post

CENTER SQUARE
— COVID-19 sole contributing cause for fewer than 400 deaths in Illinois – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/covid-19-sole-contributing-cause-for-fewer-than-400-deaths-in-illinois/article_7b490202-ec81-11ea-9f87-5f7661511261.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER PLEADS GUILTY TO EXTORTION CONSPIRACY AND TAX CHARGES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/former-cook-county-commissioner-pleads-guilty-to-extortion-conspiracy-and-tax-charges.html
— 10 REASONS WHY TO REFUSE TO WEAR A MASK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/10-reasons-why-to-refuse-to-wear-a-mask.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater sides with Casten against Ives.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/1/letters-to-the-editor-mountain-out-of-a-molehill/

FOX NEWS
— Rand Paul blames violence on Biden supporters in Democrat-run cities Biden won’t renounce violent supporters ‘because he actually supports what they’re doing,’ the GOP senator tells ‘The Fox News Rundown’ – Caleb Parke
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-harris-violence-democrat-cities-rand-paul-radio
— Chris Rufo calls on Trump to end critical race theory ‘cult indoctrination’ in federal government ‘Critical race theory has pervaded every institution in the federal government,’ Rufo tells Fox News – Sam Dorman (DIERSEN: As I worked for almost 30 years for the Democrats who ran the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, they became increasingly furious that their efforts to indoctrinate me failed. They were especially furious that I refused to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, LGBTQ, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. They were especially furious that I avoided the draft.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chris-rufo-race-theory-cult-federal-government

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump and the Black Vote – Brian Noland
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/09/trump_and_the_black_vote.html

BREITBART
— Pelosi: Trump Trying to Suppress the Vote with Confusion – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/01/pelosi-trump-trying-to-suppress-the-vote-with-confusion/

DAILY CALLER
— Here’s How Mail-In Ballots Could Change The Election Results After Nov 3 An election night lead for Trump could narrow, and possibly disappear as mail-in ballots are counted – ANDREW TRUNSKY
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/01/trump-huge-lead-election-night-still-lose/
— President Trump Says He Wants His Supporters To Stay Out Of Protests, Let Police Do Their Job – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/01/president-trump-laura-ingraham-fox-news-interview-supporters-protests-riots-police/
— Fox News’ Rick Leventhal Discusses New York Post Scoop On Mail-In Voter Fraud – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/01/rick-leventhal-mail-in-voter-fraud-new-york-post/

EAGLE FORUM
— Democrats Actually Promote Looting
https://eagleforum.org/publications/insights/democrats-actually-promote-looting.html

SPECTATOR
— Blaming Trump for the riots is a Democratic disaster Support for Black Lives Matter has plummeted in swing states – Amber Athe
https://spectator.us/blame-trump-biden-riots-kenosha-portland/

DAILY WIRE
— Business Owners Stunned To Learn Insurance Won’t Cover Demolition Costs Of Buildings Destroyed By BLM Rioters – Ashe Schow
https://www.dailywire.com/news/business-owners-stunned-to-learn-insurance-wont-cover-demolition-costs-of-buildings-destroyed-by-blm-rioters
— Chicago’s FBI Warns Cops ‘Gang Cabal’ May Be Targeting Police Officers To ‘Garner National Media Attention’ – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/chicagos-fbi-warns-cops-gang-cabal-may-be-targeting-police-officers-to-garner-national-media-attention

PATRIOT POST
— The Left’s Riot Blame-Shifting – Rich Lowry
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/73118-the-lefts-riot-blame-shifting-2020-09-01

TOWNHALL
— Biden Emerges from Basement, Still Lying and Still Clueless – Bob Barr
https://townhall.com/columnists/bobbarr/2020/09/02/biden-emerges-from-basement-still-lying-and-still-clueless-n2575467
— Washington Post’s ‘Conservative’ Writer Makes a Cringeworthy Statement About Suburban White Women – Beth Baumann (DIERSEN: What do you say to conservative-haters who falsely paint themselves as being conservative to give them standing to destroy conservatives? I should write a book about present/past conservative-haters in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Downtown Association, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/09/01/wapos-conservative-blogger-makes-a-very-wrong-assumption-about-suburban-white-women-n2575409

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Republican congressman echoes Rand Paul’s call for DOJ probe into funding of riots ‘Who are these people? Who paid for their hotel rooms? Who flew them in? Law enforcement needs to look at the funding of violent criminal activity like this,’ Sen. Rand Paul wrote after he and his wife narrowly escaped a violent leftist mob Friday as they left the RNC. – Lianne Laurence
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/republican-congressman-echoes-rand-pauls-call-for-doj-probe-into-funding-of-riots
— Trump’s campaign to attract LGBT voters is playing with fire The presence of LGBT political muscle within the Republican Party may lead to disaster. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ focus on destroying all Republicans. They especially focus destroying all Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, 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. I should write a book about those who promote LGBTQ, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. They crow about the damage that they have done to me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Downtown Association, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trumps-campaign-to-attract-lgbt-voters-is-playing-with-fire

COLLEGE FIX
— Conservative groups join forces to host new CancelCon event: ‘refuse to be bullied’ – ASHLEY CARNAHAN
https://www.thecollegefix.com/conservative-groups-join-forces-to-host-new-cancelcon-event-refuse-to-be-bullied/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating BLMers blame Trump for BLM losing support.
https://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2020/09/02/trump-attacks-take-a-toll-on-black-lives-matter-support-1314774

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who promote violence blame Trump for that violence.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/opinion/trump-kenosha-portland-sister-souljah.html

— This Is Democrats’ Doomsday Scenario for Election Night What if early results in swing states on Nov. 3 show President Trump ahead, and he declares victory before heavily Democratic mail-in votes, which he has falsely linked with fraud, are fully counted? – Trip Gabriel (DIERSEN: Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/us/politics/voting-election-day.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “In Cities Republicans Have Ignored, Trump Sees Only Democratic Problems” and “Mayors don’t have the power that the president ascribes to them.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/upshot/trump-democratic-cities.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Isn’t Here to Serve the People” and “He has shown that we need new laws to constrain an executive who seeks unchecked power.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/opinion/trump-corruption-democracy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government were furious when 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. The aforesaid frustrated their efforts to paint me as being stupid and lazy.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/opinion/education-prejudice.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s False and Misleading Statements About Protests and Violence. The president has wrongly claimed credit for sending in the National Guard. He has also made misleading assertions in attacking his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/us/politics/trump-fact-check-protests.html
–DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Democrat parents encourage their children to hate Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/us/politics/blm-march-on-washington.html
— The True Colors of America’s Political Spectrum Are Gray and Green Think of the gray sidewalks of Democratic-leaning New York City, or the endless stretch of green fields in Kansas. – Tim Wallace and Krishna Karra
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/02/upshot/america-political-spectrum.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s 2020 Mantra Channels Nixon, Wallace.”
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/09/02/us/politics/ap-us-election-2020-law-and-order-analysis.html
— 1 Million Primary Ballots Were Mailed Late, Postal Service Watchdog Says – Luke Broadwater
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/us/politics/postal-service-late-ballots.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Small-Business Failures Loom as Federal Aid Dries Up Many owners face tough choices after a federal loan program and other government moves to bolster the economy have run their course. – Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/business/economy/small-businesses-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Over and over, Trump has focused on Black Lives Matter as a target of derision or violence. He’s done so since before he was elected.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/09/01/over-over-trump-has-focused-black-lives-matter-target-derision-or-violence/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Visits Kenosha Amid Clash Over Race Relations and Public Safety Wisconsin is a key state in presidential election as Joe Biden and the president face off over who can best deal with unrest – Rebecca Ballhaus and Catherine Lucey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-heads-to-kenosha-amid-campaign-clash-over-public-safety-and-race-relations-11598975770
— How’s the Coronavirus Economy? Great or Awful, Depending on Whom You Ask Some people are paying off credit cards and padding savings. Others are going hungry or worried about eviction. Here’s how that divergence happened. – Ben Eisen (DIERSEN: One would expect that the more financial, health, and/or other problems that you have, the more negatively that coronavirus impacts you. One would expect that the less education, work experience, and professional certifications and licenses that you have, the more negatively that coronavirus impacts you.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hows-the-coronavirus-economy-great-or-awful-depending-on-whom-you-ask-11599039003
— FRONT PAGE: The U.S. Has Elected Only Two Black Governors. Why That Might Change. Black candidates are winning more House seats and statewide offices where most voters are white. – Aaron Zitner (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrat Party and the Republican Party a) encourage those who are minority, female, and/or younger to run for government and political offices and b) discourage those who are White, male, and/or older from running for government and political offices.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/black-candidates-are-now-winning-in-mostly-white-districts-opening-path-to-higher-office-11598980352
— The New Rules for Landing a Job in the Covid Era The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work, but people are still getting hired. Here’s how to join them. – Kathryn Dill (DIERSEN: What hindered/hinders your job searches? My being draft bait hindered my job searches during 1970 and early 1971. My not being a minority or female always hindered my job searches with employers that were under pressure to hire minorities and females. In 1971, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in a) Firestone Stores firing me and b) my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-rules-for-landing-a-job-in-the-covid-era-11599039000

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: My Democrat superiors in the federal government created more Diversity and Inclusion by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmenmorris/2020/09/02/diversity-and-inclusion-why-you-should-never-ever-make-these-6-mistakes/#67b3b2103281

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Some Young Republican Activists Worry About The Future Of Their Party.”
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/908547602

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Real Threat to Law and Order Is Trump’s Presidency.”
https://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-real-threat-law-order-trumps-presidency-opinion-1528698

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Kenosha Could Cost Trump the Election. The president thinks that inflaming racial tension and provoking violence will aid his campaign. The numbers suggest otherwise.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/09/trump-accentuating-his-weakness/615910/

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “TRUMP ALL BUT GAVE HIS SUPPORTERS THE GREEN LIGHT TO GET VIOLENT AT PROTESTS.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/09/trump-has-given-his-supporters-the-green-light-to-get-violent-at-protests

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Joseph Baar Topinka preserves legacy of mother: Pro-gay Republican Judy – Matt Simonette (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) always stressed to Judy Barr Topinka that I opposed promoting LGBTQ, b) urged her to punish me for my opposing promoting LGBTQ, and c) curried favor with her by punished me for my opposing promoting LGBTQ.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Joseph-Baar-Topinka-preserves-legacy-of-mother-Pro-gay-Republican-Judy/69162.html
— Looking at implementation of an LGBTQ+ curriculum in state public schools – Emily Reilly (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to send your child to a public school is to encourage your child to be an LGBTQer.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Looking-at-implementation-of-an-LGBTQ-curriculum-in-state-public-schools/69158.html

DAILY MAIL
— Kenosha GOP chairwoman says ‘80% of people in the city support teenage gunman Kyle Rittenhouse’ – and the remaining 20% are ‘probably people that can’t stand Trump’ – JENNIFER SMITH
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8686969/Kenosha-GOP-chair-says-80-people-support-Kyle-Rittenhouse-did.html

August 31 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDING: FROM THE DUPAGE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE:


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WHEN: Sunday, September 20, 2020 2:00 to 5:00 PM


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FEATURED SPEAKERS: Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick, State’s Attorney Bob Berlin, 2020 DuPage Republican Candidates Fighting To Keep DuPage Safe: Jeanne Ives, Jeannette Ward, Grant Wehrli, Amy Grant, Seth Lewis, Deanne Mazzochi, Peter Breen, Laura Curtis, Laura Hois, Bob Berlin, Chris Kachiroubas, Bob Grogan, Richard Jorgensen, Babette Holder Youngberg, Donald Puchalski, Sean Noonan, Brian Krajewski, Tim Elliott, Kevin Coyne, Robert Larsen, Karen Kelly, Tim Whelan, Mary Lou Wehrli, Judges: Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, Richard Felice
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Chicago violence: 54 shot, 10 fatally in weekend shootings Five people were shot at a popular Morgan Park restaurant Sunday – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/52-shot-9-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/6396581/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 7 arrested at Black Lives Matter protest at Loyola University Officers ordered the group to disperse, leading to the arrest of seven people — including one who allegedly struck an officer — for refusing to comply about 7 p.m., Chicago police said. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/29/21407134/7-arrested-at-black-live-matter-protest-at-loyola-university
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How the radical right is embracing, fundraising for Illinois youth charged in 2 Kenosha killings Kyle Rittenhouse lawyer John Pierce told the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday he will fight extraditing Rittenhouse to Wisconsin from Illinois.” (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred a) against Rittenhouse and b) against anyone who does not hate Rittenhouse,)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/8/30/21407756/tucker-carlson-radical-right-embracing-illinois-youth-accused-two-kenosha-killings
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump claims Biden coddles criminals. Biden needs an answer. Democrats cannot let America’s march to justice be highjacked by anarchists, thugs, opportunists and vigilantes.” (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/8/30/21405998/joe-biden-donald-trump-protests-criminals
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Evanston use Jacob Blake to promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/30/21407627/evanston-kenosha-service-jacob-blake-ame-church
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: COVID-19 and crime drastically transforming downtown Chicago 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/2020/8/31/21408434/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: COVID-19 and crime team up against Chicago’s reputation Weeks ago, employers talked about getting people back after Labor Day. That timetable has been extended as the virus persists and people worry about civil unrest. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/31/21405610/covid-19-crime-delay-employees-return-downtown-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-black-voters-gop-20200831-m3nyimf2nzhznktjybfgxjpwc4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Evanston use Jacob Blake to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-jacob-blake-vigil-evanston-church-tl-0903-20200831-7ygf73767vbyzcdclxy74arrsi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Metra dealing with a summer of discontent – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200831/metra-dealing-with-a-summer-of-discontent

WTTW
— ‘How Dare We Not Vote?’ Black Voters Organize After DC March – AP (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be organizing rallies in support of law enforcement and rallies in support of Republican candidates. I should write a book about those who succeeded in destroying TAPROOT in 2012, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on Republican candidates that have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their campaign consultants, their campaign managers, their staff, their volunteers, and their major donors. I would focus on those who I have sued.)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/30/how-dare-we-not-vote-black-voters-organize-after-dc-march

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Candidates acknowledge past, seek votes – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: If you have ever done anything that subjects you to blackmail, you should not seek or hold any kind of government or political office as a religious person, conservative, or Republican.)
https://www.sj-r.com/subscriber/20200828/bernard-schoenburg-candidates-acknowledge-past-seek-votes

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Illinois Republicans Throw Support Behind Trump – Kevin Bessler
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=309800#.X0zXL4d_OM8

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— OUTSTANDING: “Back the Blue” rally flavors event with patriotism – David Proeber
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/public_safety/photos-back-the-blue-rally-flavors-event-with-patriotism/collection_6c31f565-0810-509b-aa48-d1195cb0037d.html
— OUTSTANDING: Bloomington rally supports law enforcement – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-bloomington-rally-supports-law-enforcement-counter-rally-held-nearby/article_7e52775e-ac0c-59eb-b2e6-0604fe00ab51.html

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— Some Illinois Democrats call for new party leadership – AUSTIN MONTGOMERY
https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/some-illinois-democrats-call-for-new-party-leadership/article_883686a1-c6ab-520b-b1f6-6f6a8e27b28c.html

KENOSHA NEWS
— Ron Johnson: ‘Surge’ in manpower only way to quell protests in Kenosha – MITCHELL SCHMIDT
https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/ron-johnson-surge-in-manpower-only-way-to-quell-protests-in-kenosha/article_0f119af4-8b61-5769-8ff0-7fb289e16274.html
— OUTSTANDING: Peaceful rally backs law enforcement, public safety – Terry Flores
https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-peaceful-rally-backs-law-enforcement-public-safety/article_223bae30-883f-588b-b214-2daaf481f1b7.html

JOURNAL TIMES
— Kenosha Back the Blue Rally attendees explain why they came
https://journaltimes.com/news/local/kenosha-back-the-blue-rally-attendees-explain-why-they-came/video_742d8c8a-f648-59cf-a43f-8e5bcad85058.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Wisconsin Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/wis-governor-calls-session-police-reform-republicans-refuse-show#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Back the Blue Rally held in Bloomington met by Black Lives Matter protesters – Austin Schick (DIERSEN: How successful have protesting, looting, and rioting Democrats been in driving individuals, organizations, and businesses out of your municipality, out of your township, and out of your county?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/back-the-blue-rally-held-in-bloomington-met-by-black-lives-matter-protesters/

WGLT
— Back The Blue Rally: ‘They Protect Us From Evil’ – CATRINA PETERSEN (DIERSEN: How successful have protesting, looting, and rioting Democrats been in driving individuals, organizations, and businesses out of your municipality, out of your township, and out of your county?)
https://www.wglt.org/post/back-blue-rally-they-protect-us-evil-1#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Trump Rally – Advice Rioting Democratic Cities’ Police Chiefs Do Not Follow: “Create a Perimeter”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/30/advice-rioting-cities-police-chiefs-did-not-follow-create-a-perimeter/
— Oberweis and Curran in McHenry Wednesday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/31/oberweis-and-curran-in-mchenry-wednesday/
— Judge David Gervais Sets Fundraiser
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/31/judge-david-gervais-sets-fundraiser/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Traitorous Mission of “Romney4Biden” – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on Republican candidates that have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their campaign consultants, their campaign managers, their staff, their volunteers, and their major donors. I would focus on those who I have sued.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/08/traitorous-mission-of-romney4biden/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BECKMAN: TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/beckman-too-little-too-late.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Leaders point fingers as unrest in American cities grows more heated and deadly – Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/30/donald-trump-democrats-trade-blame-for-unrest/
— Marxist left advances transgender and racism agendas to ‘cancel’ American society Progressives change lexicon on how we talk about things, such as sex and race – Robert Knight
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/30/marxist-left-advances-transgender-and-racism-agend/
— Portland Mayor blames Trump for unrest: ‘You have tried to divide us’ – Alex Swoyer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/30/ted-wheeler-blames-donald-trump-portland-unrest-yo/
— America matters: Voters may be facing a point of no return – Editorial (DIERSEN: To vote for Democrats is to vote for getting 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/30/editorial-voters-may-be-facing-a-point-of-no-retur/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘We offered help; help was denied’: Mark Meadows says Trump not to blame for riots – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/we-offered-help-help-was-denied-mark-meadows-says-trump-not-to-blame-for-riots

GOPUSA
— Is Kenosha A ‘No-Go’ Zone For Republicans? (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following be No-Go Zones for Republicans: Illinois, your county, your county district, your township, your municipality, your municipal district, your precinct, your neighborhood, and your block?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94243
— Trump Supporter Murdered During Protest In Portland Saturday Night
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94225
— Trump Blows Up The Paradigm Of GOP ‘Moderates’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94211

FOX NEWS
— Demonstrators demanding racial justice take to Kenosha streets (DIERSEN: What demands have demonstrators made on your mayor? Should mayors be required to disclose in press releases a) the demands that have been made on them, b) who made those demands, and c) what they have done and/or will do to respond to those demands? What would your mayor do if/when Democrats demand that your mayor get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies 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, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://news.yahoo.com/demonstrators-demanding-racial-justice-kenosha-030633380.html
— Blake’s family to organize protest against police violence – Caitlin McFall (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be organizing rallies in support of law enforcement and rallies in support of Republican candidates. I should write a book about those who succeeded in destroying TAPROOT in 2012, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on Republican candidates that have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their campaign consultants, their campaign managers, their staff, their volunteers, and their major donors. I would focus on those who I have sued.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blakes-family-to-organize-protest-against-police-violence
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: California bill to form reparations task force advances after 33-3 state Senate vote The panel would study the effects slavery had on California — and recommend compensation – Brie Stimson (DIERSEN: What about studying the effects that Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion have had on those who are White, male, and/or older? It is called reverse discrimination and age discrimination.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-bill-to-form-reparations-task-force-advances-after-33-3-state-senate-vote
— Schiff says Trump ‘fanning the flames’ of violence at protests following Portland shooting Schiff’s comments come less than 24 hours after one person was shot and killed in Portland, Ore. – Andrew O’Reilly (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schiff-says-trump-fanning-the-flames-of-violence-at-protests-following-portland-shooting

BREITBART
— Tom Cotton Scorches Biden in Wisconsin, Minnesota Ads: Mob ‘Coming for Your Home’ – MATTHEW BOYLE (DIERSEN: How successful have protesting, looting, and rioting Democrats been in driving people out of your municipality, out of your township, and out of your county?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/30/exclusive-tom-cotton-scorches-biden-wisconsin-minnesota-ads-mob-coming-your-home/
— Trump Convention Delivered 25 Million More Viewers than Biden’s – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/30/nolte-trump-convention-delivered-25-million-more-viewers-than-bidens/
— Biden Campaign Adviser: Trump ‘Has Been Trying to Incite Violence this Entire Summer’ – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/30/biden-campaign-adviser-trump-has-been-trying-to-incite-violence-this-entire-summer/
— FNC’s Pirro: Democrats’ Message Is ‘Hate Donald Trump, Blame the Pandemic on Him and Defund the Police’ – JEFF POOR
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/08/30/fncs-pirro-democrats-message-is-hate-donald-trump-blame-the-pandemic-on-him-and-defund-the-police/
— Black Voices for Trump Clean Up Kenosha after Riots – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/30/black-voices-trump-clean-up-kenosha-riots/
— Democrat Insider Details Mail-In Voting Fraud Operation: ‘This Is a Real Thing’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/30/democrat-details-mass-voter-fraud-operation/

BLAZE
— CDC: (ONLY) 6% of coronavirus deaths were solely from COVID-19 Why wasn’t this widely known before now? – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/covid-deaths-percent-coronavirus-cdc

TOWNHALL
— How an Extreme Leftist Ideology Has Gone Mainstream – Jeff Davidson
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2020/08/31/how-an-extreme-leftist-ideology-has-gone-mainstream-n2575333
— Phony Obama Discrimination Lawsuits Still Lingering – Rachel Alexander (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all the jobs that I had were bad jobs. Because all the jobs that I had were bad jobs, my superiors had a much harder time finding qualified minorities and qualified women who would take those bad jobs. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.) )
https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2020/08/31/phony-obama-discrimination-lawsuits-still-lingering-n2575335
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There was no evidence of discrimination. No one came forward to complain. The lawsuits were solely based on statistics. They didn’t take into account legitimate reasons for the discrepancies. Fewer minorities and women may have applied for jobs. They may not have had as much experience or education. By forcing people artificially into boxes, opportunities that accommodate people’s different needs are eliminated. For example, a woman may want a job with fewer hours or flexible hours due to raising children. But these rigid categories eliminate the opportunity for her.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Businesses Flee Portland, Citing Local Government Failure to Protect Against Riots – ZACHARY STIEBER (DIERSEN: How successful have protesting, looting, and rioting Democrats been in driving businesses out of your municipality, out of your township, and out of your county?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/businesses-flee-from-portland-citing-failure-of-local-government-to-protect-against-riots_3478096.html

ACCURACY IN ACADEMIA
— Wisconsin Lutheran caves, revokes invitation to Pence – Spencer Irvine (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who demonized, denigrated, and condemned those who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events 2005-2012. I would focus on my critics/opponents who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on Republican candidates that have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their campaign consultants, their campaign managers, their staff, their volunteers, and their major donors. I would focus on those who I have sued.)
https://www.academia.org/wisconsin-lutheran-caves-revokes-invitation-to-pence/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to speak at the commencement of Wisconsin Lutheran University this past weekend, but the private college revoked the invitation. The college, located in Milwaukee, announced that “after further review with careful consideration” it chose to “present a different speaker” instead of the vice president. The college announced that it replaced Pence with Rev. Mark Jeske of St. Marcus Lutheran Church. Jaske is the senior pastor at the Milwaukee-based Lutheran church and he has been with the church since 1980. Wisconsin Lutheran University initially fought back criticisms from alumni and current students about having Pence speak at commencement and said it was a nonpolitical event. The university noted that Pence’s service has come with “an unapologetic faith in Christ” and praised his advocacy “for the freedom of religious expression.” It added, “This event is not an endorsement of a political party, candidate, or a party’s platform.” But the university’s statement fell on deaf ears. The anti-Pence coalition wrote an open letter and claimed that Pence’s was part of “an incredibly divisive and controversial ticket” in an election year. They also claimed that it was “ignorant and deceptive” for the college to invite Pence without acknowledging the political implications. Wisconsin’s Democratic Party issued a statement critical of Pence and said, “It’s clear why Pence was disinvited from speaking at Wisconsin Lutheran’s College’s commencement: the Trump administration is focused on dividing, not uniting.” Neither the state Democratic Party nor the anti-Pence coalition acknowledged that the disinvitation controversy is an example of “cancel culture” and fails to live up to America’s long-held standard of tolerance. Cancel culture is the practice of withholding support and publicly shaming individuals over their political or moral views. None of Pence’s critics admitted that the Trump administration (and by extension, Pence) has advanced religious freedom protections for Christians and those of other faiths.)

CAMPUS REFORM
— Penn profs push to probe Trump’s admission to Ivy League – Ben Zeisloft (DIERSEN: What would your hate-filled critics/opponents want to be probed? My hate-filled critics/opponents would want the following to be probed: a) NIU’s granting me a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970, b) Loyola’s granting me an MBA in 1976, c) DePaul’s granting me a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, and d) IIT’s granting me a master’s degree in financial markets and trading in 1997. They would also want the following to be probed: a) the Post Office’s hiring me in 1966 and letting me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS’s hiring me in 1971 and letting me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS’s promoting me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, d) GAO’s hiring me in 1980 and letting me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO’s promoting me in 1986. They would also want the following to be probed: a) my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) my passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and c) my becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15560

NATIONAL REVIEW
— John Muir Is Canceled. Who’s Next? – JOHN FUND (DIERSEN: Unless Republicans set up, sooner or later, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will cancel each and every individual, organization, company, government, and country that is law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, 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. I should write a book about Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO efforts to cancel a) me, b) my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, c) Milton Township Republican Organization, d) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, e) Illinois Republican Party, f) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, g) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, h) Illinois Center Right Coalition, and i) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/john-muir-is-canceled-whos-next/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Black Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Black Republicans.
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/514358-juan-williams-trumps-black-voices-deny-the-truth

POLITICO
— Defying Wisconsin governor, Trump says he will still visit Kenosha “If I didn’t INSIST on having the National Guard activate and go into Kenosha, Wisconsin, there would be no Kenosha right now,” Trump wrote on Twitter. – QUINT FORGEY
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/31/trump-defying-visit-kenosha-405944

REUTERS
— Democrats oppose Trump Wisconsin visit, president says ‘strength’ only answer – Nandita Bose, David Morgan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-race-usa-wisconsin/wisconsin-lieutenant-governor-says-state-does-not-need-a-visit-from-president-trump-idUSKBN25Q0KO

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Chicago looting proves Black America deserves reparations.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.
https://news.yahoo.com/looting-chicago-shocked-america-nation-162609431.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “It’s you who have created the hate and the division.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.
https://www.wfla.com/news/national/portland-mayor-to-trump-its-you-who-have-created-the-hate-and-the-division/
— Trump praises right-wing supporters, rails against protesters after unrest in Portland  Portland police are investigating the shooting death of a man in clashes between demonstrators at a pro-Trump vehicle rally and counterprotesters. – Allan Smith (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs demonize, denigrate, and condemn everything that they call “right wing.”)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-rails-against-protesters-following-unrest-portland-n1238808

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence. He continues the old practice of stoking white victimhood for votes.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/opinion/trump-white-fear-2020.html
— How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job – Dorie Chevlen (DIERSEN: What jobs have you lost and why? I should write a book about the jobs that I have lost and why. I lost my Post Office job in 1969, my Firestone Stores and Oldsmobile jobs in 1971, my GAO job in 1997, my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member job in 2004, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster jobs in 2004 and 2010, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member job in 2007, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member job in 2011, and my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman job in 2012.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/smarter-living/how-to-help-someone-who-lost-their-job.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race A fatal shooting after clashes in Portland came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two people during confrontations in Kenosha, Wis., earlier in the week. – Mike Baker, Thomas Kaplan and Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/us/portland-shooting-protests.html

NEW YORK POST
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: BLM ‘activists’ celebrated as Trump supporter was killed – Miranda Devine
https://nypost.com/2020/08/30/blm-activists-celebrated-as-trump-supporter-killed-devine/

WASHINGTON POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Five arrested after protesters march through D.C., start small fires and engage in tense standoff with police. Police said five officers were injured and the union said at least one officer was hospitalized after the latest confrontations in the nation’s capital. – Clarence Williams, Fredrick Kunkle and Luz Lazo (DIERSEN: How successful have protesting, looting, and rioting Democrats been in driving individuals, organizations, and businesses out of your municipality, out of your township, and out of your county?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/08/29/protesters-start-fires-in-adams-morgan/

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, it is clear that the Democrat Party has declared a Second Civil War on America. Consequently, Americans are buying more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense. America will defeat the Democrats and win the Second Civil War. The soldiers in the Democrat Party’s army are citizens of foreign countries, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and 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-Christians, 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.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/portland-killing-trump-caravan-civil-war-20200830.html

NEWS HERALD
— Institutional racism has reversed course – Walter E. Williams
https://www.newsherald.com/story/opinion/2020/08/30/efforts-make-college-more-inclusive-results-institutional-racism/5643974002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California’s Radical Indoctrination A bill would establish a K-12 curriculum in the ‘four I’s of oppression.’ – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers crank out “good little Democrats” who 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://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-radical-indoctrination-11598829048
— California Is Coming for You Its energy, tax and regulatory failures are the Democrats’ ideal for national policy. – Andy Kessler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-is-coming-for-you-11598804191
— Facebook Executive Supported India’s Modi, Disparaged Opposition in Internal Messages Some employees said the sentiments and actions conflicted with the company’s longstanding neutrality pledge – Jeff Horwitz and Newley Purnell (DIERSEN: What percent of Facebook executives 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/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-executive-supported-indias-modi-disparaged-opposition-in-internal-messages-11598809348
— M.B.A.s Are Usually Swimming in Job Offers by Now. Not This Year. Traditional recruiters of business school graduates are nowhere to be found this fall, while a few tech companies are emerging with offers – Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates demonized, denigrated, and condemned my 1970 bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, my 1976 MBA from Loyola, my 1980 master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, my 1997 master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, my 1979 passing the CPA examination on my first attempt, my 1981 passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, my 1990 becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner, my 1994 becoming a Certified Government Financial Manager, my 1996 becoming a Certified Financial Services Auditor, and my 1997 becoming a Forensic Accountant. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/m-b-a-s-are-usually-swimming-in-job-offers-by-now-not-this-year-11598866200

BLOOMBERG
— An Election Shaped by Division and Violence – Michael Winfrey
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2020-08-31/an-election-shaped-by-division-and-violence
— Wisconsin Lawmakers To Defy Governor On Policing Legislation – Ayanna Alexander and Stephen Joyce
https://about.bgov.com/news/wisconsin-lawmakers-to-defy-governor-on-policing-legislation/

KIPLINGER’S
— Retirement: Where the candidates stand on retirement issues – Sandra Block
https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/retirement-where-the-candidates-stand-on-retirement-issues/

INC.
— Hiring hurdles 7 of the Most Irritating Things Job Seekers Wish Companies Would Change About the Hiring Process – Jeff Haden (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my education, my work experience, my professional certifications, my professional license, my being promoted by IRS in 1972, 1973, and 1974, my being promoted by GAO in 1986, etc.)
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7-of-most-irritating-things-job-seekers-wish-companies-would-change-about-hiring-process.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 7. Assuming years of experience as a proxy for skill. Asking for unrealistic qualifications and relying more on the years of experience on the CV rather than skills (e.g. 10 years of experience for a close-to-junior position), Although I understand that in some markets strict requirements might be used preliminary to select the most interesting candidates, there really is no concrete reason to do so.” — Joel Cociani Take college degrees: If a four-year degree is required, why is it required? What does a degree prove? If you need a mechanical engineer, then a degree does indicate a certain level of knowledge. But if you need a customer service rep, requiring a degree may automatically exclude some potentially awesome people. The same is true with years of experience. Say you require “at least five years of experience in an accounting role.” What do those years of service indicate? Only that you’ve managed to hold accounting jobs for five years. Never use an experience or irrelevant qualifications as a proxy for an achievement. What matters is what people can do. Which means what matters is what they’ve done.)

WBIW
— OUTSTANDING: “Back The Blue” Event Shows Appreciation For Lawrence County’s Police Officers
http://www.wbiw.com/2020/08/31/back-the-blue-event-shows-appreciation-for-lawrence-countys-police-officers/

SIOUXLAND PROUD
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds show support for Des Moines police at ‘Back the Blue’ march
https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/iowa-news/hundreds-show-support-for-des-moines-police-at-back-the-blue-march/

August 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago police unveil weekend safety preparations after downtown emergency drill, as some businesses board up Chicago protests planned this weekend – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-unveils-weekend-safety-preparations-after-downtown-drill/6393062/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/28/2020
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 2,149 new coronavirus cases, 20 deaths “We need to promote more testing, not less,” despite new CDC guidance: IL health officials – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-2149-new-coronavirus-cases-20-deaths/6393379/

NBC5
— Chicago Prepares for Weekend With Protests Planned
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/latest-updates-chicago-prepares-for-weekend-with-protests-planned/2330392/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP nationally, in Illinois, look to President Trump’s law-and-order message to regain suburban foothold – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republicans-look-to-regain-suburbs-illinois-nation-20200828-f2i4xbsgybd7xcvxzgladhwg2e-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,149 new known COVID-19 cases reported as Tribune analysis shows at least 1,000 deaths may not be accounted for in state’s official toll
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200828-pemcxexzeve3db3xwlauf6cfii-story.html
— Appealing to sense of togetherness, Chicago’s top cop outlines plans to avoid yet another violent weekend – CLAIRE HAO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-police-safety-plans-superintendent-brown-20200828-4wrzpja4brcbhmrnohuz7ubdti-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Will 20% of Illinois ballots be cast by mail? State exceeds 1.1 million requests for vote-by-mail ballots The actual total could be higher — 28 election authorities have not yet reported their totals. But even the preliminary numbers suggest wary Illinois voters are increasingly looking to the mailbox over the ballot box. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/28/21405752/illinois-1-million-vote-mail-ballots-november-election-trump-biden-covid-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will sports banish all those who do not hate Whites?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2020/8/28/21406215/nba-wnba-nhl-mlb-black-lives-matter-kenosha-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/28/21405510/donald-trump-reelection-joe-biden-hillary-clinton-2020-presidential-election-2016-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Casten calls for ban on assault weapons, stronger gun control laws – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200828/casten-calls-for-ban-on-assault-weapons-stronger-gun-control-laws
— DuPage sheriff seeks budget increase for 2021 – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200828/dupage-sheriff-seeks-budget-increase-for-2021
— At least seven candidates might run for Arlington Heights trustee – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200828/at-least-seven-candidates-might-run-for-arlington-heights-trustee

WBBM
— As RNC Comes To An End, Illinois GOP Leaders Work To Get More Republicans Elected To Congress – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/gop-leaders-work-to-get-more-republicans-elected-to-congress
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Republican Jim Edgar Steadfast In Supporting Democrat Biden – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/republican-jim-edgar-steadfast-in-supporting-dem-biden

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Suburban Cook now on state’s COVID warning list New cases and deaths rise, potentially leading to new limits on dining, drinking and more. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/suburban-cook-now-states-covid-warning-list
— Trump, Biden and finding where we need to go on racial justice The lesson of Kenosha—and Chicago—is that you can’t have real order without respect for law. That’s something cops must follow, too. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/trump-biden-and-finding-where-we-need-go-racial-justice

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Black Lives Matter signs in Champaign schools a topic of debate – ANTHONY ZILIS (DIERSEN: BLM signs promote hatred 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.news-gazette.com/news/local/education/black-lives-matter-signs-in-champaign-schools-a-topic-of-debate/article_fc58452d-3cec-54f6-abac-f539e595eee7.html

SOUTHERN
— Pritzker, legislators play politics with COVID – Rich Miller
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-pritzker-legislators-play-politics-with-covid/article_c39a57ce-46c6-51af-9ec8-17eb46b1bf2f.html

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/27/joe-biden-accuses-donald-trump-rooting-unrest/5646069002/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEW PRITZKER LOCKDOWNS DRIVEN BY POLITICS OVER SCIENCE – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-pritzker-lockdowns-driven-by-politics-over-science/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WILL THE ANARCHIST VIOLENCE IN OUR CITIES TURN WOMEN INTO TRUMP VOTERS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/will-the-anarchist-violence-in-our-cities-turn-women-into-trump-voters.html

— IVES RESPONDS TO ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTERS HARASSING CONGRESS MEMBERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/ives-responds-to-anti-trump-protesters-harassing-congress-members-.html
— WEYERMULLER: DEMOCRAT FORMER GOVERNOR PROMOTES TRUMP’S RE-ELECTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/weyermuller-democrat-former-governor-promotes-trumps-re-election-.html
— CURRAN AND MCCULLAUGH DISCUSS ILLINOIS POLITICAL CORRUPTION ON NEXT NEWS NETWORK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/curran-and-mccullaugh-discuss-illinois-political-corruption-on-next-news-network-.html
— WILL THE ANARCHIST VIOLENCE IN OUR CITIES TURN WOMEN INTO TRUMP VOTERS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/will-the-anarchist-violence-in-our-cities-turn-women-into-trump-voters.html
— THORNER & INGOLD: US POST OFFICE AS A POLITICAL FOOTBALL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-ingold-us-post-office-as-a-political-football.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Please, dont be like Rod. . .As I told subscribers this morning, I’m taking next week off. (DIERSEN: Since 2004, I have not taken off ANY mornings from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. Since 2015, I have not taken off ANY evenings from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/28/please-dont-be-like-rod/
— 30 counties now on IDPH watch list, including Cook, Effingham and Sangamon
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/28/30-counties-now-on-idph-watch-list-including-cook-effingham-and-sangamon/
— 2,149 new cases, 20 additional deaths, 1,546 people in the hospital, 4.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/28/2149-new-cases-20-additional-deaths-1546-people-in-the-hospital-41-percent-positivity-rate/
— So far, more than a million Illinoisans have requested VBM ballots for fall election
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/28/so-far-more-than-a-million-illinoisans-have-requested-vbm-ballots-for-fall-election/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rep. Sean Casten: ‘Small genitals’ not ‘sufficient reason to own a gun’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/28/sean-casten-dem-lawmaker-small-genitals-not-suffic/
— GoFundMe removes campaigns for Kyle Rittenhouse, teen accused in deadly Kenosha shooting – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/27/kyle-rittenhouse-gofundme-campaigns-removed/

FOX NEWS
— Dems slam Trump convention speech as campaign enters final stages: ‘Embraced racism’ ‘Ignorance is the theme of this Republican convention,’ McCurdy said – Tyler Olson
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dems-slam-trump-convention-speech-as-campaign-enters-final-stages-embraced-racism

GOPUSA
— Gun Sales Continue To Surge
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94151
— Yes, It’s True: Democrats Eyeing End Of Suburbia
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94043
— BLM’s Perpetual Fake Outrage Cycle – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93968
— Affluent Liberals Shaken By Looting And Violence In Chicago Are Ready To Leave
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=94052

BREITBART
— Protesters Stage Mock Guillotine with Trump Doll in Front of White House – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/27/protesters-stage-mock-guillotine-with-trump-doll-in-front-of-white-house/
— Trump Campaign: Democrats Give Housing to Illegal Migrants, Penalizing Black Americans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/28/trump-campaign-shows-democrats-give-housing-illegal-migrants-penalizing-black-americans/
— Donald Trump Warns the Left Will ‘Confiscate Your Guns’ – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/27/fact-check-donald-trump-warns-the-left-will-confiscate-your-guns/
— New York Times Laments the Success of Conservatives on Facebook – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/28/new-york-times-laments-the-success-of-conservatives-on-facebook/
— Democrat Hate Machine Is Just Revving Up – Charles Hurt
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/28/charles-hurt-democrat-hate-machine-is-just-revving-up/
— Black Voices for Trump Helping to Clean Up BLM Chaos in Wisconsin – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/28/black-voices-for-trump-helping-to-clean-up-blm-chaos-in-wisconsin/

NEWSMAX
— Media Now Realize Riots, Looting Will Cost Democrats Election – Robert J. Hutchinson
https://www.newsmax.com/robertjhutchinson/media-democrats-riots-looting/2020/08/28/id/984316/
— Ben Carson to Blacks: ‘Stop Listening to Purveyors of Hatred’ – Brian Trusdell
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/carson-blacks-purveyors-hatred/2020/08/28/id/984404/

CNS NEWS
— Trump Calls Out ‘Liberal Hypocrites,’ ‘Cancel Culture’ – Susan Jones (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. Who leads/led the cancel culture where you live/lived? I should write a book about those who lead/led the cancel culture in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/susan-jones/trump-calls-out-liberal-hypocrites-cancel-culture

DAILY WIRE
— Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Pitching Woke Shows About Feminism, Racial Justice After Speaking Gigs Dry Up – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-pitching-woke-shows-about-feminism-racial-justice-after-speaking-gigs-dry-up

PJ MEDIA
— Did Liberal Groups Pressure Networks to Limit Coverage of the RNC? – JEFF REYNOLDS
https://pjmedia.com/election/jeff-reynolds/2020/08/28/did-liberal-groups-pressure-networks-to-limit-coverage-of-the-rnc-n863315

ONE NEWS NOW
— Some are ‘woke’ to real goal of ‘diversity and inclusion’ – Chad Groening, Billy Davis
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2020/08/28/some-are-woke-to-real-goal-of-diversity-and-inclusion

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— DC Mob Trots Out Trump Effigy on Guillotine – Kemberlee Kaye
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/08/dc-mob-trots-out-trump-effigy-on-guillotine/

THE HILL
— Four at RNC in Charlotte test positive for coronavirus – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/514124-four-at-rnc-in-charlotte-test-positive-for-coronavirus
— Rep. Bobby Rush introduces legislation focused on addressing racism, lack of diversity in the federal government – MARTY JOHNSON (DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. I would not be surprised at all to learn that Bobby Rush directed my GAO superiors a) to force me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, b) to give my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate who was one of his constituents, c) to give me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, d) to always rank me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, e) to not assign me to audits of IRS, and f) to not promote me beyond GS-13.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/514090-il-rep-rush-to-introduce-bill-focused-on-addressing-racism-and-lack-of
— Victor Davis Hanson: The cowards of ‘cancel culture’ – VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/514157-victor-davis-hanson-the-cowards-of-cancel-culture

POLITICO
— Black Lives Matter goes big on policy agenda The BREATHE Act is the centerpiece of the policy agenda activists are pushing after months of demonstrations over racial injustice. – MAYA KING
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/28/black-lives-matter-breathe-act-403905

NBC NEWS
— Ben Carson discusses Jacob Blake, says Trump isn’t racist – Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/live-blog/2020-08-27-rnc-updates-n1238267/ncrd1238595#blogHeader

NEW YORK TIMES
— When Retirement Comes Too Early Workplaces have grown steadily less friendly to older employees, and the pandemic has pushed more of these workers from the labor market. – Paula Span (DIERSEN: I should write a book about being forced to retire early.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/health/coronavirus-retirement-recession.html
— N.B.A. arenas will be used as polling stations as part of a plan to get back on the court.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/us/kenosha-shooting-protests.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/us/politics/biden-kamala-harris-speech-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Vigilantes claim to preserve law and order. Their true goal is to save Whiteness. They draw strength from guns, God and Donald Trump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/28/vigilantes-kenosha-white-grievance/

NEW YORK POST
— You can’t handle rioting radicals like university unrest – R.R. Reno
https://nypost.com/2020/08/27/you-cant-handle-rioting-radicals-like-university-unrest/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred, protests, looting, rioting, arson, and even worse things, and then blame it on Trump.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-blames-trump-for-unrest-and-violence/2020/08/27/03ec5932-e882-11ea-97e0-94d2e46e759b_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/28/police-cant-control-armed-militias-trumps-incitement-makes-it-worse/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/27/white-house-makes-it-clear-that-it-sees-chaos-streets-politically-useful/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-escalates-rhetoric-on-unrest-in-cities-looking-for-a-campaign-advantage/2020/08/28/c42beee4-e984-11ea-a414-8422fa3e4116_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use BLM to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/get-your-knee-off-my-neck-march-on-washington-dc/2020/08/28/bef2f164-e936-11ea-970a-64c73a1c2392_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-used-manipulation-and-race-baiting-four-years-ago-hes-at-it-again/2020/08/28/8a30bed8-e937-11ea-970a-64c73a1c2392_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-speech-was-nasty-brutish-and-interminable/2020/08/28/d3a0ff96-e947-11ea-97e0-94d2e46e759b_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/hatch-act-trump-convention/2020/08/28/dce68a7e-e877-11ea-bc79-834454439a44_story.html

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Says Racial Justice Protesters ‘Just Looking For Trouble’ – Josh Wingrove and Justin Sink
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-28/trump-says-racial-justice-protesters-just-looking-for-trouble

HARVARD POLITICAL REVIEW
— It’s About Time Democrats Stop Stereotyping and Shaming. Especially If They Want to Win. – Skyler Wu
https://harvardpolitics.com/united-states/stop-stereotyping-trump-voters/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/08/frank-rich-trump-thinks-racism-is-his-best-chance.html

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Agencies Can Improve Hiring Practices on Their Own – ERICH WAGNER (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.govexec.com/management/2020/08/report-agencies-can-improve-hiring-practices-their-own/168088/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGTBQ 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 anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/08/republican-convention-ends-whimper-grievances-allegations/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Just 46% Expect To Know The Winner on Election Day
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/just_46_expect_to_know_the_winner_on_election_day

August 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— RNC 2020: Expect Mike Pence, Kellyanne Conway and protest pushback on night 3 of Republican convention Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the marquee speech Wednesday night at the Republican convention. Karen Pence will also speak. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rnc-night-3-expect-pence-conway-and-protest-pushback/6390180/
— Jacob Blake Shooting: Wisconsin officials name Kenosha officer who shot Blake Antioch teen Kyle Rittenhouse in custody after 3 shot, 2 fatally at protest after Blake’s shooting – Diane Pathieu, Cate Cauguiran and Chuck Goudie
https://abc7chicago.com/wisconsin-officials-name-officer-who-shot-jacob-blake/6389441/
— ‘No coordinated national voter fraud effort during a major election’: FBI – LUKE BARR (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, of the 112,037 requests for mail-in ballots that it has received so far: 55,670 (50%) were received from registered Democrats; 35,513 (31%) from Independents; and 20,854 (19%) from registered Republicans.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-coordinated-national-voter-fraud-effort-during-a-major-election-fbi/6390193/

NBC5
— RNC Night 3: Pences, Conway to Speak
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/rnc-night-3-live-coverage/2329193/
— Wisconsin DOJ Reveals New Details Surrounding Jacob Blake’s Shooting by Kenosha Police The details are some of the first to be released on the moments leading up to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, which has become the center of demonstrations and sparked nationwide calls for justice.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wisconsin-doj-reveals-new-details-surrounding-jacob-blakes-shooting-by-kenosha-police/2329213/

WTTW
— State Sen. Bill Brady on Unrest, COVID-19, Mail-in Voting and RNC – Marissa Nelson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/26/state-sen-bill-brady-unrest-covid-19-mail-voting-and-rnc

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago FOP president says he’s heading to White House for President Trump’s GOP nomination acceptance speech – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-fop-president-catanzara-to-attend-trump-speech-white-house-20200826-ci6kylykj5g5xaifbnddc7ihcq-story.html
— ‘I’ve never had to think about my own safety in this way before’: Shaken by summer looting in affluent neighborhoods, some Chicagoans are moving away. – CHRISTEN A. JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-moving-looting-riots-protests-0826-20200826-ps432obfcbg3jhcinoyn4izbwq-story.html
— NBA, WNBA and MLB games called off as players boycott in response to Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-milwaukee-bucks-protest-jacob-blake-20200826-gsgim3ogujcapnttgmyztknpny-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,157 new known COVID-19 cases and 37 additional deaths reported, the highest number of fatalities in the state since the beginning of July
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200826-ituwpezeqvdlxkd37tbsruylsu-story.html
— ‘There’s been an awful lot of partying’: Northwestern University asks Evanston residents to report students who ignore COVID-19 precautions in off-campus gatherings – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-illinois-northwestern-university-evanston-campus-20200826-2melgcdbzjcfroazs7qzo4cu6a-story.html
— Chaos in Kenosha: Will our civil war ever end? – ROBERT C. KOEHLER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats shout at Blacks a) that Republicans have caused all the problems that Blacks have had, b) that Republicans are causing all the problems that Blacks are having, and c) that Republicans will forever cause all the problems that Blacks will have.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-kenosha-wisconsin-unrest-violence-shooting-20200826-m3e7zcqg7faxxou2xhqywmsobe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Watch the 2020 Republican National Convention live The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who aims to recast the story of his presidency and present the election as a choice between his vision for America’s future and the one presented by Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/24/21399574/watch-live-2020-republican-national-convention
— Antioch teen arrested in fatal shooting during protests in Kenosha Three people were shot, two fatally, during a third night of civil unrest after police shot Jacob Blake. – Mitch Dudek and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402877/kyle-rittenhouse-kenosha-shooting-arrest-antioch-jacob-blake
— How Illinois finances fell apart — and how we can set them right Politicians promised to deliver on perks that were too good to be true. And they promised that skimming more tax revenue from the people of Illinois could make the numbers work. It has not worked. – Adam Schuster
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402853/illinois-public-finances-debt-speaker-madigan-pension-debt-illinois-policy-institute
— CPS board votes to keep police in schools Chicago Police officers will remain in 55 Chicago Public Schools despite fierce protests from students and activists. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402246/school-police-officers-cps-public-schools-cops
— Right to bare faces? No matter what Trump and supporters do, Illinois Republicans say masks are ‘right thing to do’ Whether President Trump speaks to a sea of masks — or bare faces — on Thursday, Illinois GOP leaders expect facial coverings to remain a top campaign issue. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21403343/mask-face-covering-trump-speech-illinois-republicans-campaign-republican-national-convention

DAILY HERALD
— LaPlante appointed to challenge Elliott for DuPage board seat – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200826/laplante-appointed-to-challenge-elliott-for-dupage-board-seat
— DuPage program to help schools with remote learning
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200826/dupage-program-to-help-schools-with-remote-learning

WBBM
— Republican Oberweis: Voters Will Vote For Or Against Trump, Biden Irrelevant – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/republican-oberweis-voters-will-vote-for-or-against-trump

BADGER HERALD
— Madison: Elected officials join Black Lives Matter protest on third night since shooting of Jacob Blake Youth-led protest demands institutional change, community control – MARY MAGNUSON
https://badgerherald.com/news/2020/08/26/elected-officials-join-black-lives-matter-protest-on-third-night-since-shooting-of-jacob-blake/

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Floyd’s death sparks new activism among communities of color – Gregory Bull
https://qconline.com/news/national/floyd-s-death-sparks-new-activism-among-communities-of-color/image_51dd2016-7368-5661-a740-073e514b0d14.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Frank Xu stands for a portrait Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in San Diego. Xu is working to defeat an affirmative action measure on the California ballot that supporters say is essential to dismantling decades of systemic racism. Xu sees affirmative action as an attack on their children, a policy allowing competitive schools to reject high-testing Asian students in favor of African Americans and Latinos.)

THE X RADIO
— Effingham: Local Republicans to Gather on Final Night of GOP Convention – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/46118-local-republicans-to-gather-on-final-night-of-gop-convention

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— 4 REFERENDUMS SO FAR ON NOV. 3 BALLOT — INCLUDING STATEWIDE GRADUATED INCOME TAX AMENDMENT
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/08/4-referendums-so-far-on-nov-3-ballot-including-statewide-graduated-income-tax-amendment/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS POLICE DEALING WITH VIOLENCE THREATS AFTER 17 YEAR OLD ACCUSED KILLER IS ARRESTED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/antioch-illinois-police-dealing-with-violence-threats-after-17-year-old-accused-killer-is-arrested-.html
— BLACK REPUBLICANS DISCUSS HOW TO ATTRACT MORE FROM THEIR COMMUNITY TO THE GOP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/black-republicans-discuss-how-to-attract-more-from-their-community-to-the-gop.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives complains that Casten’s remarks have “received little to no media scrutiny”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/ives-complains-that-castens-remarks-have-received-little-to-no-media-scrutiny/
— Republicans may hold own hearings on COVID-19 response
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/republicans-may-hold-own-hearings-on-covid-19-response/
— AG’s office is currently dealing with 25 COVID-related lawsuits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/ags-office-is-currently-dealing-with-25-covid-related-lawsuits/
— 2,157 new cases, 37 additional deaths, 1,573 people in the hospital, 4.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/2157-new-cases-37-additional-deaths-1573-people-in-the-hospital-40-percent-positivity-rate/
— Republicans launch new African-American “working group” during convention week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/republicans-launch-new-african-american-working-group-during-convention-week/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans will benefit from the Left’s evil ‘cancel culture’ – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/republicans-will-benefit-from-the-lefts-evil-cancel-culture
— Trump calls for drug tests before Biden debate – Byron York
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-calls-for-drug-tests-before-biden-debate

BREITBART
— Ending the Cultural Revolution Must Be a GOP Priority – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/26/bokhari-ending-the-cultural-revolution-must-be-a-gop-priority/
— Kamala Harris Has Yet to Condemn Deadly Kenosha Riots Personally – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/26/night-3-joe-biden-kamala-harris-have-yet-to-condemn-deadly-kenosha-riots-personally/
— Investor: Safety Driving Hundreds of Thousands of People from U.S. Cities to Suburbs – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/26/investor-safety-driving-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people-from-u-s-cities-to-suburbs/
— Bette Midler Gets Hammered After Calling Melania Trump an ‘Illegal Alien’ Who ‘Can’t Speak English’ – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/08/26/bette-midler-gets-hammered-after-calling-melania-trump-an-illegal-alien-who-cant-speak-english/

DAILY CALLER
— Democratic Rep Sean Casten Claims Gun Ownership Is Linked To ‘Having Small Genitals’ – PETER HASSON
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/26/sean-casten-illinois-gun-ownership-genital-size/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Black Lives Matter Suppresses the Truth About Poverty – Star Parker
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/26/black-lives-matter-suppresses-the-truth-about-poverty/

NEWS BUSTERS
— New York Times Smears Nicholas Sandmann, Trump With Racist Canards – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2020/08/26/new-york-times-smears-nicholas-sandmann-trump-racist-canards

EPOCH TIMES
— To End Kenosha, Democrats Must Stop Infantilizing Black People – ROGER L. SIMON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/to-end-kenosha-democrats-must-stop-infantilizing-black-people_3477036.html

THE HILL
— Trump says he’s sending federal assistance to address Wisconsin protests – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513777-trump-says-hes-sending-federal-assistance-to-address-wisconsin

UPI
— Veterans more likely to leave federal jobs over lack of satisfaction – Ed Adamczyk (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.upi.com/Defense-News/2020/08/26/Report-Veterans-more-likely-to-leave-federal-jobs-over-lack-of-satisfaction/7411598460414/

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Chaos in Kenosha Is Already Swaying Some Voters in Wisconsin As residents see fires and looting, some worry that local Democratic leaders are failing to keep control of the situation. – Sabrina Tavernise and Ellen Almer Durston
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/us/kenosha-wisconsin-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— NBA playoffs come to halt: Games postponed as players protest social injustice – Ben Golliver
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/26/bucks-boycott-nba-playoff-game/

NPR
— There’s No Evidence Supporting Trump’s Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says – MILES PARKS (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, of the 112,037 requests for mail-in ballots that it has received so far: 55,670 (50%) were received from registered Democrats; 35,513 (31%) from Independents; and 20,854 (19%) from registered Republicans.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906262573/theres-no-evidence-supporting-trump-s-mail-ballot-warnings-fbi-says

FED WEEK
— EEOC Explains National Origin Discrimination Policies in Federal Workforce
https://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/eeoc-explains-national-origin-discrimination-policies-in-federal-workforce/

AXIOS
— Republican convention speakers target the media – Sara Fischer
https://www.axios.com/republican-convention-speakers-target-media-82e3dfbb-a3de-42d4-945b-6c46f5880f2b.html

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 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting: Protests erupt for 2nd night with truck set on fire after Black man shot by police Kenosha Common Council to hold emergency meeting – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/kenosha-protests-turn-violent-for-2nd-night-after-police-shoot-black-man-/6387616/

NBC5
— RNC Night 2: Melania Trump, a Presidential Pardon and Pompeo Speaking From Israel
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/rnc-night-2-live-coverage/2328418/
— Puerto Ricans Push Back on Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ‘First-Generation American’ Remarks “After 1940, Congress declared that anyone born in Puerto Rico is born in the United States, so for her to claim that she is the daughter of immigrants is really tricky,” Charles Venator-Santiago, a political science professor at the University of Connecticut and coordinator of the Puerto Rico Citizenship Archives Project, told NBC News (DIERSEN: I am a fifth-generation American. My Lutheran ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany during the 1840s and 1850s. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He did not buy a new car until he was 45 years old in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line Chevy. He died suddenly of heart failure in 1969.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/puerto-ricans-push-back-on-kimberly-guilfoyles-first-generation-american-remarks/2328260/

CBS2
— Some Residents Say Fires, Destruction During Unrest Have Left Kenosha’s Uptown Community Looking Like A ‘War Zone’ – Megan Hickey (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats destroy your community?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/25/some-residents-say-fires-destruction-during-unrest-have-left-kenoshas-uptown-community-looking-like-a-war-zone/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois adds 1,680 new cases of coronavirus, including 29 deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-adds-1680-new-cases-of-coronavirus-including-29-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency after fires set in Kenosha, downtown buildings smashed in Madison – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-nw-kenosha-wisconsin-police-riots-20200825-2sxleuyalvbnfdj7qmx6ajknte-story.html
— Some commuters are getting a free ride from Union Pacific’s refusal to collect fares during the pandemic. It’s costing Metra millions. – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-metra-up-fare-collection-20200825-y5qy3asonnh7hmr6ecrbszqnv4-story.html
— Illinois GOP looks for outreach to Hispanic, Black communities – RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to appeal to young minorities and to appeal to young women, conservative organizations and Republican organizations are under pressure to get rid of their members who are conservative, White, male, and/or older.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republican-delegation-catalina-lauf-20200825-32utmkpyf5f73arlxbimjgzcve-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The comments by Lauf and Solorio represent some of the internal philosophical divides of a party that finds its base largely among older whites as the nation’s demographics shift, particularly in suburban areas that were once Republican strongholds.)
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces new statewide mask policy for bars and restaurants – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-masks-bars-restaurants-20200825-jf4zjiplnzaaffnsnsnptypgkq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating White-hating Trump-hater White-hater says “Nikki Haley says America’s not racist. She’s either disgracefully ignorant or blatantly lying.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-nikki-haley-racism-american-20200825-s6jkeqeomfgxjmxdtntsz34foi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Wisconsin governor to send more National Guard troops to Kenosha  Kenosha County authorities also set an 8 p.m. curfew for areas east of Interstate 94. – Stefano Esposito, Mitch Dudek, and Sam Kelly
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/25/21400664/kenosha-police-shooting-unrest-protests-fires
— In latest Turnaround Agenda, Rauner shifts his political activity to Florida – and the voting machine The one-term governor has switched his voter registration to his waterfront mansion in Key Largo, Florida, just south of Miami. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/25/21401678/bruce-rauner-turnaround-agenda-florida-voter-registration-republican-key-largo
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/8/25/21401583/illinois-best-weed-marijuana-cannabis-cup-moca-logan-square-pot
— Kimberly Guilfoyle shouts through her forceful, intense convention address Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., finished her speech with a broad smile and upraised arms, saying that Trump is the leader who will rebuild the promise of America. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/24/21400496/kimberly-guilfoyle-convention-address

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville launches video campaign to promote wearing masks – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200825/naperville-launches-video-campaign-to-promote-wearing-masks
— While Glen Ellyn’s influential Civic Betterment Party is still recruiting municipal candidates for the spring election, two fixtures in village government are seeking the nomination at the top of the ticket. Village Trustee Mark Senak and Mary Loch have emerged as village president candidates at the starting line of a nominating system that dates to 1931 and aims to level the playing field in Glen Ellyn politics. – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Questions for municipal 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.dailyherald.com/news/20200825/as-glen-ellyn-nomination-process-begins-two-emerge-in-race-for-village-president
— GOP paints grim picture of a Biden presidency GOP paints grim picture of a Biden presidency – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200824/gop-paints-grim-picture-of-a-biden-presidency
— St. Louis couple, in RNC speech, defend show of weapons – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200824/news/308249851/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COVID whacks Illinois towns’ revenue The median decline is 20 percent to 30 percent, according to a survey. That’s a very big number when budgets usually don’t change more than a few percentage points year to year. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/covid-whacks-illinois-towns-revenue
— Trump Organization faces questions over Chicago tower loan New York’s attorney general is investigating whether President Trump’s private business ever paid income taxes on about $100 million in forgiven debt on his riverside skyscraper. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/trump-organization-faces-questions-over-chicago-tower-loan

TIMES
— La Salle County auditor’s office won’t be abolished in 2020 Trying to head off lawsuits, county drops Nov. 3 referendum – Tom Collins
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2020/08/25/la-salle-county-auditors-office-wont-be-abolished-in-2020/aptuu3b/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Unmasked Protesters Push Past Police Into Idaho Lawmakers’ Session – JAMES DAWSON
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/unmasked-protesters-push-past-police-idaho-lawmakers-session#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Republicans seek advantage on crime as voter concerns about violence rise – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat elected officials do things that promote crime and poverty.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/republicans-seek-advantage-on-crime-as-voter-concerns-about-violence-rise

OAK PARK PATCH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Board To Discuss Resolution To Defund Police In Oak Park Oak Park Village Board Trustee Arti Walker-Peddakotla​ put forward a draft of the resolution on Aug. 16 for the village board to consider. – Rebecca Bream
https://patch.com/illinois/oakpark/board-discuss-resolution-defund-police-oak-park

CATALINA AND MADELINE LAUF
— VIDEO: GOP convention 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxY8hjWTMxY

JEANNE IVES
— Sean Casten: “Having small genitals is not a sufficient reason to own a gun.”
https://www.jeanneforcongress.com/2020/08/25/sean-casten-having-small-genitals-is-not-a-sufficient-reason-to-own-a-gun/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-Sen/IL-14: State Republicans Snub Mark Curran and Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/il-sen-il-14-state-republicans-snub-mark-curran-and-jim-oberweis/
— Trump Law Enforcement Troops Nap UPS Thieves
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/24/trump-law-enforcement-troops-nap-ups-thieves/
— More from Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/more-from-pritzker-purgatory/
— McHenry Township Board Majority’s Effort to Force Abolition Referendum This Fall Thwarted in Court – Court Opinion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/mchenry-township-board-majoritys-effort-to-force-abolition-referendum-this-fall-thwarted-in-court/
— Madigan Money Blatantly Visible in Democrat Martha Paschke’s Challenge to Republican State Rep. Dan Ugaste
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/madigan-money-blatantly-visible-in-democrat-martha-paschkes-chmallenge-to-state-rep-dan-ugaste/
— Opponents of ICE Floor at McHenry County Jail Utilized Play on Words
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/opponents-of-ice-floor-at-mchenry-county-jail-utilized-play-on-words/
— Time to Pass Spring Election Petitions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/time-to-pass-spring-election-petitions/
— Republican State Senator Craig Wilcox Thinks Corruption Should Be an Issue
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/republican-state-senator-craig-wilcox-thinks-corruption-should-be-an-issue/
— IL-14: Lauf Sisters Featured at Republican National Convention Infomercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/il-14-lauf-sisters-featured-at-republican-national-convention-infomercial/
— Lakewood Village Board Meeting Adjourned Because Too Many Attend
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/08/25/lakewood-village-board-meeting-adjourned-because-too-many-attend/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CORRUPTION COSTS ILLINOIS AN ESTIMATED $556M PER YEAR – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/corruption-costs-illinois-an-estimated-556m-per-year/

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP Chairman: “The president can win in Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/25/ilgop-chairman-the-president-can-win-in-illinois/
— Sens. Rezin, Curran claim Pritzker has “decided to place partisan politics above science” with mitigations
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/25/sens-rezin-curran-claim-pritzker-has-decided-to-place-partisan-politics-above-science-with-mitigations/
— 1,680 new cases, 29 additional deaths, 40,859 tests, 1,549 people in hospitals, 4.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/25/1680-new-cases-29-additional-deaths-40859-tests-1549-people-in-hospitals-41-percent-positivity-rate/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “For the Party to be able to win in Illinois statewide, we need to divorce ourselves from the Trump thing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/25/jim-edgar-for-the-party-to-be-able-to-win-in-illinois-statewide-we-need-to-divorce-ourselves-from-the-trump-thing/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Hillary Clinton: ‘Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances’ in November election – Jessica Chasmar (DIERSEN: One could argue that this is the Democrat Party’s official declaration of war against America.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/25/hillary-clinton-joe-biden-should-not-concede-under/

GOPUSA
— Democrats Cannot Continue To Maintain Silence On Left-Wing Violence
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=93944

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The COVID Pretext Politicians are using the pandemic to push through policies that have nothing to do with public health – HELEN ANDREWS
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-covid-pretext/

BREITBART
— Tom Cotton: ‘Makes Absolutely No Sense’ to Import Foreign Workers with 26M Jobless – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/25/exclusive-tom-cotton-makes-absolutely-no-sense-to-import-foreign-workers-with-26m-jobless/
— RNC Officially Repudiates Discredited Southern Poverty Law Center – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/rnc-adopt-resolution-repudiating-splc/
— Tim Scott: ‘Our Family Went from Cotton to Congress in One Lifetime’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: My ancestors have been in America since 1844. My father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He did not buy a new car until he was 45 years old in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line Chevy. He died suddenly of heart failure in 1969.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/24/tim-scott-our-family-went-cotton-congress-one-lifetime/

BLAZE
— Kenosha rioter points a gun right in the face of Blaze Media reporter while he’s shooting video of the unrest Things are unhinged in Wisconsin – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kenosha-rioter-gun-blaze-reporter-face
— Leftist militants harass DC restaurant patrons who refuse to raise their fists: ‘White silence is violence!’ Submit or be crushed – DAVE URBANSKI (DIERSEN: If/when Democrats demand that you raise your fist, what will you do?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/leftist-militants-harass-dc-restaurant-patrons

CNS NEWS
— Microsoft Adopts Illegal Racial Quotas for Contracts and Jobs – Hans Bader
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/hans-bader/microsoft-adopts-illegal-racial-quotas-contracts-and-jobs

DAILY CALLER
— Poll: More Americans Support Reducing Legal Immigration, Majority Support Mandatory E-Verify – VARUN HUKERI
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/25/poll-rasmussen-legal-immigration-illegal-e-verify-daca-amnesty/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘I Was Shot Because of This Kind of Unhinged Rhetoric;’ Steve Scalise Says of Pelosi Attack On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress “domestic enemies” to the Constitution. – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/08/25/i-was-shot-because-of-this-kind-of-unhinged-rhetoric-steve-scalise-says-of-pelosi-attack-n841399
— NYU Students Demand Black-Only Student Housing on Campus – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: What if White students demanded White-only student housing?)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/08/25/nyu-students-demand-black-only-student-housing-on-campus-n838089

NEWSMAX
— If ‘White Privilege’ Has an Underpinning, It’s a Myth – Phil Kershner
https://www.newsmax.com/philkershner/lgbtq-winfrey-women/2020/08/25/id/983810/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— House Judiciary Committee Republicans Call Out Amazon for Using SPLC – Kayla Sargent
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/kayla-sargent/2020/08/25/house-judiciary-committee-republicans-call-out-amazon

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Wisconsin Gov. Declares State of Emergency after Kenosha Riots, Doubles National Guard Presence – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/wisconsin-gov-declares-state-of-emergency-after-kenosha-riots-doubles-national-guard-presence/
— The Republican Party Deserves a Platform – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents, RINOs, and other Republican-haters who want to destroy the Republican Party want to water down, if not strike, the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/the-republican-party-deserves-a-platform/

CHURCH MILITANT
— KAMALA HARRIS HIDES HIGH CASTE PRIVILEGE Descendant of oppressive Hindu priests masquerades as victim – Jules Gomes (DIERSEN: Should everyone be required to accurately disclose exactly how much education, money, and clout that their parents have/had?)
https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/harris-hides-high-caste-privilege

UPI
— Pentagon to crowdsource input on improving diversity, inclusion – Christen McCurdy (DIERSEN: My superiors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their Democrat employees who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2020/08/25/Pentagon-to-crowdsource-input-on-improving-diversity-inclusion/8381598383785/

WASHINGTON POST
— Jobless Americans face longer layoffs as unemployment crisis deepens – Tory Newmyer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/25/finance-202-jobless-americans-face-longer-layoffs-unemployment-crisis-deepens/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump to direct federal agencies to move into low-income ‘Opportunity Zones’ – Ebony Bowden (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who were furious that I spent the last 8 years that I worked for GAO in a preferred corner office in new space in a new building – 200 West Adams in the Loop. SEE: http://200westadams.com/ )
https://nypost.com/2020/08/24/trump-to-direct-federal-agencies-to-move-into-opportunity-zones/

FORBES
— What Comes After Trillion? Coming To Terms With The Impenetrable Costs Of Government Intervention – Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/waynecrews/2020/08/25/what-comes-after-trillion-coming-to-terms-with-the-impenetrable-costs-of-government-intervention/
— Diversity And Inclusion Efforts Fall Flat Without Measurement And Accountability (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young democrat females and b) to make way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/committeeof200/2020/08/25/diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-fall-flat-without-measurement-and-accountability/

MERI TALK
— OPM Should use Data to Help Agencies Retain Veteran Employees, GAO Says – Jordan Smith (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, when GAO suffered major Republican-led budget cuts, GAO employees who were veterans were protected from the major adverse impacts of those cuts. Of course, that shifted the major adverse impacts of those cuts onto GAO employees like me who were not veterans.)
https://www.meritalk.com/articles/opm-should-use-data-to-help-agencies-retain-veteran-employees-gao-says/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— GAO: Federal Agencies Lag in Retaining Veteran Employees Between fiscal 2014 and 2018, nearly 7% of veterans left federal service, compared with only 5% of non-veterans, the watchdog agency found. – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, when GAO suffered major Republican-led budget cuts, GAO employees who were veterans were protected from the major adverse impacts of those cuts. Of course, that shifted the major adverse impacts of those cuts onto GAO employees like me who were not veterans.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2020/08/gao-federal-agencies-lag-retaining-veteran-employees/167979/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/how-anger-can-build-better-world/615625/

NPR
— ‘Not Racist’ Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating anti-racists focus on destroying 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, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/905515398

PEW RESEARCH
— Trump and Biden supporters differ sharply on acknowledging the nation’s historical flaws – TED VAN GREEN (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, if you are Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefitted from their discrimination against minorities and against females.)
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/08/25/trump-and-biden-supporters-differ-sharply-on-acknowledging-the-nations-historical-flaws/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ do everything that they can to destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/08/kamala-harris-eager-destroy-mike-pence-watch/

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 17 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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