Tag: LGBTQ

February 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Speaker Madigan, top allies named in new federal subpoena served on southwest suburb   The feds are looking for records involving a former ComEd lobbyist, Mike Madigan and Ald. Marty Quinn, among others. – Robert Herguth and Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/19/21144796/speaker-michael-madigan-top-allies-named-new-federal-subpoena-served-on-southwest-suburb
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State’s cut of pot jackpot will hit $127 million, Pritzker’s new budget predicts – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/2/19/21144609/states-cut-of-pot-jackpot-will-hit-127-million-pritzkers-new-budget-predicts

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Endorsement: Kinzler for GOP in U.S. House District 6
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200220/endorsement-kinzler-for-gop-in-us-house-district-6
— What’s next for Rod Blagojevich? Can he practice law? Run for office? Become a poet? – JASON MEISNER and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cb-blagojevich-prison-release-what-now-20200219-7bn6iu7dczgmvhg2mvlcnqjidi-story.html
— Who is Dr. Tom Tarter, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-tom-tarter-us-senate-candidate-20200227-hdesgoyvvrf7nae3xgxxmgscgy-story.html
— Who is Mary Miller, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-mary-miller-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-qdc257smdbevdfxvpt5sfepcg4-story.html
— Who is John W. Hursey Jr., Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-john-w-hursey-jr-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-igq7cgzqozdjzci5i5lv276nsq-story.html
— Who is James T. Marter, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-james-t-marter-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200229-5bwtkapxjrdjzbaxpqurrmyf74-story.html
— Who is Darren Duncan, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-darren-duncan-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-b3py5dnzhbdf3fwjijwcr33ffm-story.html
— Who is Jim Oberweis, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-jim-oberweis-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200227-6x3dfolzsnf3vgrvttdzltbaym-story.html
— Who is Sue Rezin, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-sue-rezin-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200218-rnt7xw4rgvgu3d32ej43mokhtm-story.html
— Who is Dr. Chuck Ellington, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-dr-chuck-ellington-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-4k3yfxmcffcrzawle2abzv2kb4-story.html
— Who is Ted Gradel, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-ted-gradel-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-o7u2dha7gvh3jetdd5cyejyzeu-story.html
— Who is Catherine A. O’Shea, Republican candidate for 3rd Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-catherine-oshea-3rd-congressional-district-candidate-20200305-w4j537icpngv5axhzirvrir2de-story.html
— Who is Peggy Hubbard, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-peggy-hubbard-us-senate-candidate-20200221-q3u7574klng6ze6geynex2djx4-story.html
— Who is Craig Morton, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-craig-morton-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-5mwpjgtzlrgtzg4qs6kcljoy2u-story.html
— Who is Dr. Robert Marshall, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-robert-marshall-us-senate-candidate-20200221-dy2nnsa7wzegfndtopg6muurpe-story.html
— Who is Krishna K Bansal, Republican candidate for 11th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-krishna-k-bansal-11th-congressional-district-candidate-20200227-hyvezj7cg5cllnivlecjktna4i-story.html
— Who is Dr. Chuck Ellington, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-dr-chuck-ellington-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-4k3yfxmcffcrzawle2abzv2kb4-story.html
— Who is Kimball Ladien, MD, Republican candidate for 5th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-kimball-ladien-5th-congressional-district-candidate-20200307-gtxhauyxlnhs3f3xenplgphaje-story.html
— Former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson due a monthly pension of nearly $16,000 despite early dismissal – Jeremy Gorner (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would say “Former federal employee David Diersen gets a $4,514 monthly federal pension despite early dismissal.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-eddie-johnson-police-pension-20200220-e5v6daph2jfvrc3pq27v6exo4e-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Kinzler for GOP in U.S. House District 6
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200220/endorsement-kinzler-for-gop-in-us-house-district-6
— Black caucus supports Pritzker’s budget plan, calls for added minority community investment – Ben Orner
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200219/black-caucus-supports-pritzkers-budget-plan-calls-for-added-minority-community-investment

ABC7
— Bernie Sanders says he’s ‘disowning’ his sexist backers during Democratic debate (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the following have disowned me and disowned my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: a) Milton Township Republican Organization, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) Illinois Republican Party, d) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, e) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, f) Illinois Center Right Coalition, g) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, h) Wheaton, i) Milton Township, j) DuPage County, k) Illinois, l) activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, m) etc.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/sanders-says-hes-disowning-his-sexist-backers/5949681/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Plummer Reacts to Budget Address – Doug Jenkins
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=299179#.Xk6VOWhKiM8
— Bill Would Require Electric Car Charging Outlets in Homes – Cole Lauterbach 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=299171#.Xk6VkGhKiM8

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— GOP Wants Balanced Budget Without Progressive Tax – ERIC STOCK
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/gop-wants-balanced-budget-without-progressive-tax#stream/0

WQAD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/recreational-marijuana-in-illinois-whos-making-what/526-bf03d78c-626e-46bf-bf5b-1f232dfe5d75

WGLT
— GOP Wants Balanced Budget Without Progressive Tax – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-wants-balanced-budget-without-progressive-tax-0#stream/0

X95
— SENATOR SCHIMPF REACTS TO PRITZKER’S BUDGET ADDRESS
http://www.x95radio.com/2020/02/20/state-senator-schimpf-reacts-to-pritzkers-budget-address/

AURORA PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Your past predicts your future. Your rejection of the rule of law in the past predicts that you will reject the rule of law in the future. 
https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/calendar/event/20200305/778982/change-your-life-with-a-clean-record

ELMHURST PATCH
— Traffic Light Pushed In Elmhurst – David Giuliani (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who continue to do everything that they can to destroy me because I succeeded in stopping the installation of a traffic light at intersection of Harrison and President during the early 1980s.) 
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/traffic-light-pushed-elmhurst

CENTER SQUARE
— Trump refills swamp in Illinois as federal prosecutors try to drain it – Brett Rowland
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/op-ed-trump-refills-swamp-in-illinois-as-federal-prosecutors/article_82df77bc-534d-11ea-9586-333a867646eb.html

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker’s 2021 Illinois budget: Unbalanced. No reforms. More spending. And of course, more tax hikes – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-2021-budget-unbalanced-no-reforms-more-spending-and-of-course-more-tax-hikes-wirepoints/
— Michael Bloomberg’s Insertion of Paid Lawyers Into State AG Offices is Dangerous and Must be Stopped – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/michael-bloombergs-insertion-of-paid-lawyers-into-state-ag-offices-is-dangerous-and-must-be-stopped-wirepoints/
— “Pritzker’s budget doesn’t change the trajectory of Illinois, it’s not a budget for a nearly junk-rated state that’s losing people.” – Ted on the Illinois Channel
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-budget-doesnt-change-the-trajectory-of-illinois-its-not-a-budget-for-a-junk-rated-state-thats-losing-people-ted-on-the-illinois-channel/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Leaks Scores with Freedom of Information Request to Secretary of State’s Office about Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/illinois-leaks-scores-with-freedom-of-information-request-to-secretary-of-states-office-about-jack-franks/
— NWH Editor Accepts the John Pletz Challenge to Cover Negative Comments about Jack Franks at County Board Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/nwh-editor-accepts-the-john-pletz-challenge-to-cover-negative-comments-about-jack-franks-at-county-board-meeting/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Exclusive Interview with Franklin Graham
https://illinoisfamily.org/event/exclusive-interview-with-franklin-graham/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Jack Franks on same list as institutionalized killer – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/jack-franks-on-same-list-as-institutionalized-killer/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— 2020 Dems unite — against Bloomberg Billionaire tells rivals he knows best how to defeat Trump – Seth McLaughlin and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/michael-bloomberg-takes-fire-democratic-debate-deb/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump wins the debate as Democrats explain why not one of them can beat him – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-wins-the-debate-as-democrats-explain-why-not-one-of-them-can-beat-him
— IRS knocking: Agency to visit high-income taxpayers at home in new focus on delinquent nonfilers – Jay Heflin (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO as an Analyst on audits of IRS 1986-1988 at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/irs-to-increase-visits-of-high-income-taxpayers-for-compliance

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— BILLIONAIRE BEATDOWN: ‘Mini Mike’ Savaged By Democratic Rivals in Nevada Diminutive mayor bullied by much taller opponents in humiliating debut – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/bloomberg-debate-humiliation/
— Bloomberg: I’m Too Rich for TurboTax – Josh Christenson 
https://freebeacon.com/politics/bloomberg-i-make-a-lot-of-money-i-cant-go-to-turbo-tax/
— Democrats Deserve a Younger, Healthier Frontrunner in 2020 – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/hillary-young-healthy-winner/
— Health Records, Heart Attacks Take Center Stage Ahead of Nevada Debate Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg’s campaigns trade shots over which of the 78-year-olds did and did not have a heart attack – Alex Griswold 
https://freebeacon.com/politics/health-records-heart-attacks-take-center-stage-ahead-of-nev-debate/

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate America and that they hate Americans.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/19/amy-klobuchar-daca-illegal-future/
— NBC News Shields 2020 Democrats from Open Borders Agendas at Debate – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/19/bc-news-shields-2020-democrats-from-open-borders-agendas-at-debate/

CNS NEWS
— Gallup: Liberals Six Times More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Conservatives – Michael W. Chapman (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who sells or uses pot.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/gallup-liberals-six-times-more-likely-smoke-pot-conservatives

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Loses It When Bloomberg Calls Him The ‘Best Known Socialist’ Who ‘Happens To Be A Millionaire With Three Houses’ – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/19/bernie-sanders-michael-bloomberg-millionaire-three-houses/

NEWSMAX
— Blue Invasion of Red States Could Make GOP Whig Party – George J. Marlin (DIERSEN: What do you say to hypocrite Democrats who hypocritically move into Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there?) 
https://www.newsmax.com/george-j-marlin/liberal-spending-income-tax/2020/02/19/id/954769/

FOX BUSINESS
— Trump: Democrats treated illegal immigrants better than our veterans
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trump-democrats-treated-illegal-immigrants-042651032.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Pete Buttigieg attacks Christian Trump supporters’ judgement – Frieda Powers (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity hint/imply/argue/shout that if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, GOD WILL SEND YOU STRAIGHT TO HELL.) 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/02/19/pete-buttigieg-attacks-christian-trump-supporters-judgement-888879

NEW YORK TIMES
— Elizabeth Warren, Criticizing Bloomberg, Sent a Message: She Won’t Be Ignored “I’d like to talk about who we’re running against: a billionaire who calls women fat broads and horse-faced lesbians,” Ms. Warren said at Wednesday’s debate. “And no, I’m not talking about Donald Trump.” – Maggie Astor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-debate.html
— Millions of Americans Have Moved Off Assistance. Does Trump Get Credit? The president has reveled in the declines in Americans receiving aid from several government programs in recent years, citing his economic policies as a catalyst. – Jim Tankersley and Lola Fadulu
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/20/business/trump-welfare-poverty.html
— Warren Leads an Onslaught of Attacks, Zeroing In on Bloomberg The sharp exchanges in the Nevada debate reflected the urgency of the moment as Michael Bloomberg, in his first presidential debate, was repeatedly criticized in personal terms. – Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/us/politics/democratic-debate-nevada-recap.html
— How to Work the System at Work Five tips to gain leverage on the job. – Malia Wollan (DIERSEN: To get ahead, my Democrat coworkers and subordinates in the federal government helped my Democrat superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/19/magazine/worker-tips.html
— Illinois Governor Looks to Income Tax Change to Boost Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/02/19/us/19reuters-illinois-budget.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want all the citizens of all the foreign countries to see themselves as being refugees.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/opinion/sunday/immigration-trump-refugees.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Warren’s viral takedown of Bloomberg: ‘Titanic, meet iceberg’ – Allyson Chiu (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Candidates who are White, male, older, heterosexual, rich, German American, non-Jewish, and/or non-veteran should expect that sooner or later, they will be called White supremacists, KKK members, racists, sexists, senile, bigots, exploiters, Nazis, anti-Semites, cowards, and even worse things.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/20/bloomberg-warren-debate/

NEW YORK POST
— China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters over ‘racist’ opinion piece – Yaron Steinbuch
https://nypost.com/2020/02/19/china-expels-three-wall-street-journal-reporters-over-racist-opinion-piece/

USA TODAY
— Trump’s visit to ‘occupied territory:’ President earns big bucks, some voter support — and protester ire – Gabrielle Canon (DIERSEN: To what extent is your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county “occupied territory? The more votes that Democrats get in a territory, the more occupied that territory is.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/19/president-trump-visits-california/4810604002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Bloomberg Bankrolls a Social-Media Army to Push Message Campaign is hiring workers for $2,500 a month to promote candidate to all their contacts – Jeff Horwitz and Georgia Wells
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bloomberg-bankrolls-a-social-media-army-to-push-message-11582127768

FORBES
— OUTSTANDING: Top Trump Campaign Spokesman: Marijuana Must Be ‘Kept Illegal’ – Tom Angell
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2020/02/19/top-trump-campaign-spokesman-marijuana-must-be-kept-illegal/#35c83537762b

FED SMITH
— Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block – John Grobe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have made it the most clear that they want my federal retirement benefits to be cut.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/02/19/federal-retirement-benefits-chopping-block/

February 19 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Trump frees Blagojevich: Fresh injustice for the 12 million victims of Illinois corruption – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-blagojevich-corruption-illinois-commute-sentence-20200218-sfzksvrpvrggnandm53mmlh2t4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage illegal immigration. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-ice-santuary-city-immigration-customs-border-protection-chicago-20200218-fj5tz3llf5ep7ocgfm4humvcbi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-donald-trump-blagojevich-commuted-sentence-20200219-ineoyqss5rdplle7hxv63jk2wy-story.html
— Trump’s commutation of Blagojevich buries presidential promise about ‘draining the swamp’ – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-blagojevich-trump-kass-20200219-4wj4ugxchnd2zcz3i4f6fojzp4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot back at the table in Springfield, betting a Chicago casino is in the cards Lightfoot met with the four legislative leaders, Senate Democrats and both Republican caucuses. The trip came a day before Gov. J.B. Pritzker was to deliver his budget address – although Lightfoot did not meet with the governor. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/2/18/21142936/lightfoot-springfield-chicago-casino-republicans-madigan-harmon

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Lawmakers decline to block new gun store regulations – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200218/lawmakers-decline-to-block-new-gun-store-regulations

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Central Illinoisans react with disagreement, disgust to Trump commuting Rod Blagojevich sentence – Paul Swiech
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/central-illinoisans-react-with-disagreement-disgust-to-trump-commuting-rod/article_57e4ebc7-7783-57c1-bbbf-f5bd664919e2.html
— McLean County Board approves cannabis tax; 35 percent designated for mental health programs – Paul Swiech (DIERSEN: What percent of pot promoters, pot sellers, and pot users are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-board-approves-cannabis-tax-percent-designated-for-mental/article_c0be5ba9-490b-5465-9889-a0ad98ecbc26.html

WGLT
— What They Said: Republican Senate Candidates on the Issues – TIM SHELLEY
https://www.wglt.org/post/what-they-said-republican-senate-candidates-issues#stream/0

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— War Of Words In Burr Ridge A trustee calls the mayor “corrupt,” while the mayor says the trustee is “an unaccomplished nobody.” -David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/war-words-burr-ridge
— Burr Ridge Trustee Blamed For Legal Spending Mayor Gary Grasso says Trustee Zach Mottl has prompted legal spending. A village analysis shows such spending remains about the same. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-trustee-blamed-legal-spending

WIREPOINTS
— It’s unethical for Pritzker to suggest his progressive tax plan can fix the deficit and offer both property and income tax relief. Simple math shows he can’t do it all. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/its-unethical-for-pritzker-to-suggest-his-progressive-tax-plan-can-fix-the-deficit-and-offer-both-property-and-income-tax-relief-simple-math-shows-he-cant-do-it-all-wirep/
— Illinois Among States Where Bloomberg Has Implanted Paid Lawyers in AG Office to Advance His Agenda – Wirepoints Original – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-among-states-where-michael-bloomberg-has-implanted-paid-lawyers-in-ag-office-to-advance-his-agenda-wirepoints-original/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McConchie on Blagojevich: “Justice Has Been Shortchanged”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/mcconchie-on-blagojevich-justice-has-been-shortchanged/ 
— Skililcorn Disagrees with Trump’s Decision on Blagojevich
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/skililcorn-disagrees-with-trumps-decision-on-blagojevich/
— Durbin Pushed for Blagojevich Release
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/durbin-pushed-for-blagojevich-release/ 
— Trump Gives Blagojevich Get Out of Jail Free Card
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/trump-gives-blagojevich-get-out-of-jail-free-card/ 
— IL-14: WTTW Video Voter Guide Online
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/il-14-wttw-video-voter-guide-online/ 
— Will Janko Be Able to Tie His Campaign to Sanders?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/will-janko-be-able-to-tie-his-campaign-to-sanders/ 
— DCFS Shields Carlos Acosta Dismissal Appeal Records
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/18/dcfs-shields-carlos-acosta-dismissal-appeal-records/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Ex-jailbird Rod Blagojevich declares himself a ‘Trumpocrat’ – S.A. Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/ex-jailbird-rod-blagojevich-declares-himself-trump/
— Cheer up: Countdown for CPAC underway – Jennifer Harper 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/18/inside-the-beltway-cheer-up-countdown-for-cpac-und/
— Thatcher was hated by liberals, socialists and even a few moderates – R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/18/margaret-thatcher-was-hated-by-liberals-socialists/
— Bipartisan bill offers speedy cure for latest ‘deep state’ hits – Cheryl K. Chumley (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. All during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates treated me like I was a member of a Republican deep state. They blamed me for the troubles that they had hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified young Democrat minorities and qualified young Democrat females.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/bill-barr-target-deep-state-says-jason-chaffetz/
— Germany to require social media sites to report hate speech – AP (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is hate speech except for the government and political news and commentary that they publish or bless.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/germany-to-require-social-media-sites-to-report-ha/
— Trump says all Mueller prosecutions should be ‘thrown out’ for bias – Dave Boyer (DIERSEN: What if Trump said that all adverse actions taken against federal employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older to promote federal employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger should be thrown out?) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/18/trump-says-all-mueller-prosecutions-should-be-thro/
— Democratic whining and identity politics Female presidential candidates complain about sexism, Bloomberg just shows disdain – Tammy Bruce
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/democratic-whining-and-identity-politics/

AMERICAN THINKER
— After Democrats Purge All the ‘Nazis,’ Who Will Be Left? – J.B. Shurk (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that Trump-haters call you a Nazi: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/02/after_democrats_purge_all_the_nazis_who_will_be_left.html

BREITBART
— Rod Blagojevich: ‘I’m A Trumpocrat’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/19/rod-blagojevich-im-a-trumpocrat/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote illegal immigration. 
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/18/warren-everyone-here-illegally-must-be-able-to-secure-american-citizenship/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Blacks to hate Whites.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/18/pete-buttigieg-warns-black-law-students-at-unlv-white-supremacy-could-totally-destroy-the-american-project/
— Pete Buttigieg Promises Extra Housing — and Extra Migrants – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/02/18/pete-buttigieg-promises-extra-housing-extra-migrants/

TOWNHALL
— Buttigieg Trashes Christians Who Support Trump – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/02/18/watch-buttigieg-says-he-cant-find-any-compatibility-between-christianity-and-trumps-policies-n2561516

FEDERALIST
— Panicked Democrat Establishment Turns To Bloomberg Even if he can buy the Democratic nomination, he’s not what their base voters want. – Mollie Hemingway
https://thefederalist.com/2020/02/19/panicked-democrat-establishment-turns-to-bloomberg/

PATRIOT POST
— A Badge of Disgrace: The Fall of the Boy Scouts – Tony Perkins
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/68685-a-badge-of-disgrace-the-fall-of-the-boy-scouts-2020-02-19

ONE NEWS NOW
— Marriage group knew polygamy push would come – Charlie Butts 
https://onenewsnow.com/culture/2020/02/19/marriage-group-knew-polygamy-push-would-come

THE HILL
— Why Trump has already secured a second term — no matter who his opponent is – SHARYL ATTKISSON
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/483344-why-trump-has-already-secured-a-second-term-no-matter-who-his-opponent-is
— House Oversight accuses Border Patrol of blocking investigation into secret Facebook group – EMILY BIRNBAUM AND JOHN BOWDEN (DIERSEN: How many Republican-hating secret Facebook groups operate in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, in America, and in the world?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/483477-house-oversight-accuses-border-patrol-of-blocking-investigation-into-secret
— China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters – JOHN BOWDEN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles they do not like. I would focus on a) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or Illinois, b) those who are activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and/or etc. who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, and c) those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all my problems, and/or for all of everyone’s problems.) 
https://thehill.com/policy/international/483590-china-revokes-press-passes-for-wall-street-journal-reporters

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Wanted: Texas Republicans Need New Voters in 2020, and Fast
https://www.voanews.com/usa/wanted-texas-republicans-need-new-voters-2020-and-fast

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/states-across-u-s-still-cling-outdated-gay-marriage-bans-n1137936

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Quiet Respite in a Bustling Open Workplace More than a decade into the era of the open-plan office, a host of ancillary spaces like “phone booths” and “meeting pods” are cropping up, offering employees an escape from their co-workers. – Jane Margolies (DIERSEN: In 1990, when GAO moved into new space in a new building ( https://200westadams.com/ ), my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that I got a preferred corner office. I got that office a) because I got promoted to GS-13 in 1986 by a manager who they had gotten rid of in 1987 and b) because of the federal seniority that I had gained by working for IRS 1971-1980 and for the Post Office 1966-1969.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/business/office-workplace-privacy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage all the citizens of all the foreign countries to claim asylum in America. Ever-increasingly, Democrats promise to give asylum seekers preference over citizens of America.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/opinion/sunday/immigration-trump-refugees.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/opinion/trump-anger-fear.html
— Why Do My Fellow Republicans Make Excuses for Trump’s Deficits? He is driving the country to financial ruin. And his own party is letting it happen. – Mark Sanford
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/opinion/trump-budget.html
— Affirmative Action Opponents Renew Their Battle Against Harvard A group representing Asian-American students is appealing a judge’s ruling that Harvard did not explicitly discriminate against them by boosting other racial and ethnic groups. – Anemona Hartocollis
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/us/affirmative-action-harvard.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Sanders surges into national lead in new Post-ABC poll – Dan Balz and Scott Clement 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sanders-surges-into-national-lead-in-new-post-abc-poll/2020/02/19/868266a4-5280-11ea-929a-64efa7482a77_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Why Mike Bloomberg is already pandering to the left – Michael Goodwin (DIERSEN: What do you say to those in government and/or in politics who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who pander to the left? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://nypost.com/2020/02/18/why-mike-bloomberg-is-already-pandering-to-the-left-goodwin/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich celebrates prison release by declaring himself ‘Trump-ocrat’ – DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-blagojevich-trump-20200219-5cmyzzu2c5dzpjhsyxlpxvpc3m-story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who uses pot.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-19/california-cannabis-legalization-job-applicants-disqualified-marijuana-use

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— China Expels Three Wall Street Journal Reporters China’s Foreign Ministry says move was punishment for a recent opinion piece published by the Journal (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles they do not like. I would focus on a) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or Illinois, b) those who are activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and/or etc. who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, and c) those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all my problems, and/or for all of everyone’s problems.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-expels-three-wall-street-journal-reporters-11582100355
— Why the Young Back Bernie Sanders They grew up in a vastly different America and many didn’t learn history. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-young-back-bernie-sanders-11582071616
— High Car Prices Are Locking Out Younger Shoppers – Nora Naughton (DIERSEN: In 1966, when I was 17 years old, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint. In 1967, I bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442. In 1968, I bought a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE. In 1971, I bought a new 1972 Corvette.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/car-dealers-warn-of-lack-of-young-buyers-for-new-vehicles-11582030804
— A Bid to Revise the New York Times’s Bad History The ‘1776 Project’ will counter the claim that America was founded to preserve ‘slavocracy.’ – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-bid-to-revise-the-new-york-timess-bad-history-11582071646

NEWSWEEK
— CROWD OUTSIDE MARK ZUCKERBERG’S HOME PROTESTS POLITICAL DISINFORMATION ON FACEBOOK: ‘WAKE THE ZUCK UP’ – SEREN MORRIS (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they publish or bless.)
https://www.newsweek.com/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-disinformation-social-media-protest-1487762

SAN ANTONIO
— Red flag laws stuck while Second Amendment sanctuary idea grows – KATRIANNA RAY
https://www.mysanantonio.com/local-news/article/Red-flag-laws-stuck-while-Second-Amendment-15066676.php

SACRAMENTO BEE
— ’We can keep Donald Trump off balance’: Bloomberg adviser makes case for his candidate in California – AMY CHANCE AND BRYAN ANDERSON (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who focus on keeping off balance those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article240381976.html

AFGE
— Trump Targets Federal Employees’ Step Increases, Leave, Retirement, Jobs in 2021 Budget
https://www.afge.org/article/trump-targets-federal-employees-step-increases-leave-retirement-jobs-in-2021-budget/

GUARDIAN
— Mike Bloomberg has a terrible past. Will his money stop scrutiny of it? – Zaid Jilani (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have lots of money. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who also have lots of religious, government, and/or political clout and who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. They are furious that they cannot end my Civil Service Retirement System pension or my Social Security.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/18/michael-bloomberg-civil-rights-record-is-atrocious

February 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rod Blagojevich: Ex-Illinois governor gets prison break from Trump
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ex-gov-rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-by-trump/5943695/

NBC5
— Trump Commutes Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s Sentence The move comes after months of speculation following Trump’s repeated comments that he was considering commuting the sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trump-expected-to-commute-ex-illinois-gov-rod-blagojevichs-sentence-nyt/2221258/
— Pritzker Says Blagojevich Commutation ‘Sends the Wrong Message at the Wrong Time’ Not everyone was disappointed in the decision. Sam Adam Jr. who once represented Blagojevich said he “could not be happier.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-says-blagojevich-commutation-sends-the-wrong-message-at-the-wrong-time/2221381/
— Pardon vs. Commutation: What’s the Difference? President Trump commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday, but what does that mean?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pardon-vs-commutation-whats-the-difference/2221443/
— Trumps Discusses Why He Commuted Blagojevich’s Sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trumps-discusses-why-he-commuted-blagojevichs-sentence/2221391/

CBS2
— Rod Blagojevich Sentence Commuted: A Bio Of Illinois’ Former Governor
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-a-bio-of-illinois-former-governor/
— President Trump Has Commuted Former Gov. Blagojevich’s ‘Tremendously Powerful, Ridiculous Sentence’ – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-president-donald-trump/
— Lawmakers React To Blagojevich Sentence Commutation: ‘Not The Right Message’ – Vince Gerasole
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/lawmakers-react-to-blagojevich-sentence-commutation-not-the-right-message/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters blast “real reasons” why Trump freed Blagojevich.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142727/rod-blagojevich-commutation-trump-edward-debartolo-bernard-kerik-illinois-corruption
— Arroyo successor challenge moves ahead – panel formed to probe appointment process rival calls ‘rigged and corrupt’ Earlier this month, Delgado’s qualifications were challenged by Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, who called for a “clean break” from Arroyo. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142559/arroyo-successor-house-challenge-delgado-welch-appointment-process-reboyras

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump seems a shoo-in for reelection, his lasso wrapped tightly around base of voters – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-trump-2020-reelection-reality-st-0219-20200218-etbdfhxmpvh2td7itfq24s65ca-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-what-gay-marriages-can-teach-straight-people-0218-20200218-op5y7fmcmfgcpfjzqmy55g6upu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Schaumburg GOP hosts endorsed candidates Feb. 22
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/schaumburg-gop-hosts-endorsed-candidates-feb-22
— Avon Township trustees to consider censuring supervisor Wednesday – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/avon-township-trustees-to-consider-censuring-supervisor-wednesday

SOUTHERN
— ‘Disappointing’: Durkin, Pritzker critical of Trump commutation of Blagojevich sentence – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/disappointing-durkin-pritzker-critical-of-trump-commutation-of-blagojevich-sentence/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html
— Little support in Springfield for Trump’s Blagojevich commutation – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/little-support-in-springfield-for-trump-s-blagojevich-commutation/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html

WGLT
— GOP, Dems Slam Trump For Commuting Blagojevich Sentence – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-dems-slam-trump-commuting-blagojevich-sentence-0#stream/0

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP delegation opposes – Former prosecutors weigh in – Pritzker responds – Trump confirms Blagojevich commutation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/question-of-the-day-3018/
— You’re leaving me no choice, Secretary White (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have treated me like they would ban me from their events if they could. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and defendants in lawsuits that I have filed who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. Everyone in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois sees how the aforesaid have treated me. The aforesaid have discouraged me from attending the DCRCC fundraiser this Friday evening. The aforesaid a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRO resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/youre-leaving-me-no-choice-secretary-white/
— Just four states let party officials fill legislative vacancies (DIERSEN: Who would have won if Wheaton had held special elections to fill the recent West and North District Wheaton City Council vacancies?)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/just-four-states-let-party-officials-fill-legislative-vacancies/
— Pritzker has “mostly met” his diversity goals (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois leaders crow about their success in promoting diversity, that is, their success in discriminating against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/daily-line-pritzker-has-mostly-met-his-diversity-goals/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump slams LA mayor for ‘urging illegals to beat the system’ – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-slams-la-mayor-for-urging-illegals-to-beat-the-system
— Bloomberg rise reveals Democrats’ rank hypocrisy – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mike-bloombergs-rise-reveals-the-democrats-rank-hypocrisy

BREITBART
— TREASONOUS: Pete Buttigieg: Illegal Immigrants Have ‘Every Bit of Claim on This Country As the Rest of Us’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/18/pete-buttigieg-illegal-immigrants-have-every-bit-of-claim-on-this-country-as-the-rest-of-us/
— Taxpayers in Low-Migration States Pay $454M a Year for Illegal Aliens, Anchor Babies – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/18/study-taxpayers-in-low-migration-states-pay-454m-a-year-for-illegal-aliens-anchor-babies/

EPOCH TIMES
— Progressives Disrespect Americans and Disdain America – Mark Hendrickson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/progressives-disrespect-americans-and-disdain-america_3241818.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Dartmouth College Republicans cancel border security event, citing ‘threats against our members’ – Greg Piper
https://www.thecollegefix.com/dartmouth-college-republicans-cancel-border-security-event-citing-threats-against-our-members/

THE HILL
— How the media fall in and out of love with candidates – JOE FERULLO
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/483414-how-the-media-fall-in-and-out-of-love-with-candidates
— GAO launches investigation into Trump aid for farmers – NIV ELIS
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/483472-gao-launches-investigation-into-trump-aid-for-farmers

POLITICO
— Black Illinois Dems cheer Blagojevich’s freedom, still shun Trump The former governor’s release was met with widespread jeers, but Blagojevich still has friends among the African American communities he sought to help. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/18/black-illinois-dems-blagojevich-freedom-115837

CNN
— Trump commutes sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich – Kaitlan Collins (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all losses that Republican candidates have suffered in Illinois since 2000, but especially Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in the 2002 general election.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/politics/donald-trump-rod-blagojevich-commutation-sentence/index.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Progressively Purer Left Will Need a Smaller Tent Bobby Jindal argues that Democrats have adopted rigid, religious-type views on climate, abortion and gender fluidity. I’d add: open borders, identity politics, free stuff, high taxes and evil President Trump, among others. – Dana R. Hermanson, Marietta, Ga.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-progressively-purer-left-will-need-a-smaller-tent-11582045781

February 17 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Gun reform, flooding and the use of lobbyists are among the top issues being raised by Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for a District 4 seat on the DuPage County Board – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Democrats defend and advance their platform. If any of these candidates win on November 3, 2020, the Democrat Party will force them to do everything that they can a) to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid and b) to drive individuals, organizations, and companies out of DuPage County District 4 that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200217/firearms-floods-and-lobbyists-top-issues-in-county-board-primary
— Endorsement: Rezin for Republicans in House 14th District
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200215/endorsement-rezin-for-republicans-in-house-14th-district
— FRONT PAGE: Where the sidewalk ends might be far from your Metra station, study finds – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: A major reason why my wife and I a) bought 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 was that we could walk to the College Avenue train station on sidewalks and b) had 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984 was that we could walk to the Wheaton train station on sidewalks.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200217/where-the-sidewalk-ends-might-be-far-from-your-metra-station-study-finds
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: How suburban police departments are courting minority recruits – Madhu Krishamurthy (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.dailyherald.com/news/20200217/how-suburban-police-departments-are-courting-minority-recruits

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage citizens of foreign countries to seek asylum in America. Democrats intend to use asylum seekers along with those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-immigrants-asylum-seekers-rejected-20200217-x7bczl2dqjef3bx4rvhyzxytda-story.html
— Can courts do more to force FOID card violators to give up their guns? Cook and DuPage counties considering how following Tribune report. – STACY ST. CLAIR, CECILIA REYES, ANNIE SWEENEY and SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-foid-revoke-illinois-gun-laws-courts-20200217-k3cjsh5xsfgfpeelzgc6yimkni-story.html

KCTC
— St. Louis police officer who said he was told to ‘tone down your gayness’ reaches $10M settlement, gets promoted – CNN (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government did not tell me to tone down my opposition to their political affiliation discrimination, their reverse discrimination, their age discrimination, and their retaliation. Instead, they took adverse actions against me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.) 
https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/st-louis-police-officer-who-said-he-was-told-to/article_0ab03400-3d7b-5a40-b6d9-c343ec021fc8.html

WGIL
— REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ESTHER JOY KING MAKING THE ROUNDS IN 17TH DISTRICT
https://www.wgil.com/2020/02/17/republican-congressional-candidate-making-the-rounds-in-17th-district/

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to destroy Republicans, and especially to destroy Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, non-veteran, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://depauliaonline.com/46501/news/depaul-faculty-diversity-upsets-but-doesnt-shock/

DAILY ILLINI
— Illinois FOID cards violate Second Amendment rights – MATTHEW KRAUTER
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2020/02/17/foid-cards-violate-second-amendment-rights/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— ICE Arrests Man in Union Station That Illinois Department of Corrections Refuses To Turn Over Voluntarily, Blasts State Sanctuary Policy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/16/ice-arrests-man-in-union-station-that-illinois-department-of-corrections-refuses-to-turn-over-voluntarily-blasts-state-sanctuary-policy/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS POLITICIANS MOVE TO REQUIRE $1M OF INSURANCE FOR FOID CARD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/illinois-politicians-move-to-require-1m-of-insurance-for-foid-card.html

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— New 1776 Project Aims to Counter ‘Lethal’ Narrative of 1619 Project – Cole Carnick (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that Democrats blame you, blame your parents, blame your grandparents, blame your great grandparents, and blame the rest of your ancestors for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.) 
https://freebeacon.com/issues/new-1776-project-aims-to-counter-lethal-narrative-of-1619-project/

BREITBART
— ‘I Have White Advantage, Male Advantage, Straight Advantage’ – Woke Archbishop Brands Own Church ‘Racist’ – JACK MONTGOMERY (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, and/or non-poor who demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, and/or non-poor to curry favor with those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, and/or poor?) 
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/02/16/i-have-white-advantage-male-advantage-straight-advantage-woke-archbishop-brands-own-church-institutionally-racist/

TOWNHALL
— Trump World Is Wrong To Criticize Mike Bloomberg On Stop And Frisk – Scott Morefield
https://townhall.com/columnists/scottmorefield/2020/02/17/trump-world-is-wrong-to-criticize-mike-bloomberg-on-stop-and-frisk-n2561414

PJ MEDIA
— Trump Thrills Daytona 500 Fans and Gives New Meaning to ‘Flyover Country’ – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/the-morning-briefing-trump-thrills-daytona-500-fans-and-gives-new-meaning-to-flyover-country/

THE HILL
— Sanders hits Bloomberg for trying ‘to buy the presidency’ – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/483330-sanders-hits-bloomberg-for-trying-to-buy-the-presidency

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Democratic hopefuls now test strength among minority voters – AP (DIERSEN: To get votes from members of the following groups, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promise to use government to give them preference: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/02/16/democratic-hopefuls-now-test-strength-among-minority-voters/

YAHOO NEWS
— Sanders Highlights Jewish Faith in Video: Campaign Update – Emma Kinery (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government used against me the fact that I had been baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. They also used against me the fact that I was 100% German American, conservative, Republican, White, male, born in 1948, non-poor, a gun owner, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) 
https://news.yahoo.com/sanders-highlights-jewish-faith-video-022834513.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Black Families Came to Chicago by the Thousands. Why Are They Leaving? There is an exodus of African-Americans from Chicago. – Julie Bosman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/16/us/black-families-leaving-chicago.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats take aim at Bloomberg on stop-and-frisk, treatment of women – Felicia Sonmez, Robert Costa and Lena H. Sun 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-take-aim-at-bloomberg-on-stop-and-frisk-treatment-of-women/2020/02/16/453738a2-50d5-11ea-9e47-59804be1dcfb_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to destroy Republicans, and especially to destroy Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, non-veteran, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/diversity-is-the-democrats-strength–and-their-challenge/2020/02/16/abf84ca4-4f70-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Survivors of Church Shootings Run as Gun-Rights Candidates Three men in Texas are seeking public office in March’s Republican primaries – Elizabeth Findell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/survivors-of-church-shootings-run-as-gun-rights-candidates-11581849000
— The Agony of the Democrats Bernie Sanders is riding the intellectual currents that the party and its elites have nurtured. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/agony-of-the-democrats-11581723656
— Bloomberg Buys the Democratic Elite Putting dollar signs in the eyes of activists is not the same as catching fire with the voting public. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bloomberg-buys-the-democratic-elite-11581717660

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— A second term for Trump seems more possible than ever. But what would it look like?
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/donald-trump-second-term-predictions.html

FORBES
— 4 Ways Young Adults Can Make And Save Money During College – Robyn D. Shulman (DIERSEN: I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office while I attended college. That enabled me to graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 when I 21 years old owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2020/02/16/4-ways-young-adults-can-make-and-save-money-during-college/#605e1e543024
— How To Get Ahead In Your Career – Amy Blaschka (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on destroying everyone around them to get ahead. I would focus on those in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2020/02/17/how-to-get-ahead-in-your-career-by-letting-go/#2a5c04181697

BUSINESS WEEKLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to destroy Republicans, and especially to destroy Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, non-veteran, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.fwbusiness.com/fwbusiness/article_103e5f72-f92e-5df1-93cc-7300320b2c3b.html

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Select Staffing to Pay $199,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/select-staffing-to-pay-199500-to-settle-eeoc-sexual-harassment-suit

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
— Age biggest barrier to career progression, survey finds – Maggie Baska (DIERSEN: If you are a federal employee who is Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran, your career is over if you do not make 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.peoplemanagement.co.uk/news/articles/age-biggest-barrier-career-progression-survey-finds

YAHOO FINANCE
— The 3 biggest barriers to your dream job are all out of your control – Jessica Yun (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, at least in Illinois, being the following are “barriers:” Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/3-job-barriers-linkedin-010725525.html

February 16 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO: In a state that knows its Democrats, will Bloomberg gain traction? – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat in Illinois is to be someone who promotes dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200215/in-a-state-that-knows-its-democrats-will-bloomberg-gain-traction

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats should avoid the Michael Bloomberg temptation – ROSS DOUTHAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-michael-bloomberg-democrats-20200216-czm43vujq5djloijoccvkbpx2u-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois GOP leader urges strong party turnout for Trump – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: What is your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain going to do to promote Republican turnout in your precinct? I am going to hand-deliver an envelope to every home in my precinct that has at least one Republican or one Independent voter that contains a copy of the sample ballot for my precinct with my precinct letter in the blank space, a copy of a form to request a Republican mail-in ballot, and campaign literature from all the Republican candidates who provided me with their campaign literature.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200215/bernard-schoenburg-illinois-gop-leader-urges-strong-party-turnout-for-trump

HERALD & REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Word ‘queer’ increasingly popular among millennials, teens – Nara Schoenberg
https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/word-queer-increasingly-popular-among-millennials-teens/article_f4feda35-28d8-5d4e-b18d-2a336018f379.html

SOUTHERN
— Southern Illinois lawmakers push package of bills to address FOID card renewal delays – Molly Parker
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/southern-illinois-lawmakers-push-package-of-bills-to-address-foid/article_172da1b2-1809-505e-adb7-056dbe659eee.html

WGLT
— GOP Senate Hopefuls Seek McLean County Support – JOE DEACON (DIERSEN: Since 2000, Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Illinois Republican Party (IRP), TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC), Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC), American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC), etc. have hinted/implied/argued/shouted at Republican candidates that they should not only not seek my support, but that they should destroy me. Needless-to-say I should write a book about past and present Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the MTRO, DCRCC, IRP, TAPROOT, WCC, ICRC, AAPC MC, etc.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-senate-hopefuls-seek-mclean-county-support#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Chicago Tribune Endorses Jeanne Ives and Sue Rezin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/il-06-il-14-chicago-tribune-endorses-jeanne-ives-and-sue-rezin/
— IL-14: Sue Rezin Endorsed by Daily Herald
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/il-14-sue-rezin-endorsed-by-daily-herald/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Angela Merkel and the Destruction of German Democracy – Jared Peterson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/02/angela_merkel_and_the_destruction_of_german_democracy.html
— How to wake the media up about Trump – J.B. Shurk
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/how_to_wake_the_media_up_about_trump.html
— Bloomberg is buying up so many campaign operatives that down-ballot Dem campaigns unable to find staff – Thomas Lifson (DIERSEN: What do you say to campaign operatives in Republican primaries who focus on destroying those who do not support their boss? I should write a book about such campaign operatives.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/bloomberg_is_buying_up_so_many_campaign_operatives_that_downballot_dem_campaigns_unable_to_find_staff.html

BREITBART
— Pirro: Left Needs Illegal Immigrant Votes for Power — ‘They’ve Lost the Vote of Law-Abiding Americans’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/02/15/pirro-left-needs-illegal-immigrant-votes-for-power-theyve-lost-the-vote-of-law-abiding-americans/
— 6.1 Million Individuals Off Food Stamps Under Donald Trump – Katherine Rodriguez
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/02/15/6-1-million-individuals-off-food-stamps-under-donald-trump/

EPOCH TIMES
— The Divided States of America – Adrian Norman (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on turning minorities against Republicans who are White. Democrats focus on turning women against Republicans who are male. Democrats focus on turning younger people against Republicans who are older. Democrats focus on turning those who are not married against Republicans who are married. Democrats focus on turning LGBTQers against Republicans who are heterosexual. Democrats focus on turning those who have less money against Republicans who have more money. Democrats focus on turning those who are not retired against Republicans who are retired. Democrats focus on turning non-Protestants against Republicans who are Protestant. Democrats focus on turning non-German Americans against Republicans who are German American. Democrats focus on turning liberals and moderates against Republicans who are conservative. Democrats focus on turning veterans against Republicans who are not veterans. Democrats focus on turning those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against Republicans whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-divided-states-of-america_3236069.html
— Bloomberg Announces Labor Plan Promising $15 Minimum Wage – JANITA KAN (DIERSEN: If jobs that do not require any education, work experience, or skill should pay $15/hour, what should jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, professional certification, and professional license pay?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/bloomberg-announces-labor-plan-promising-15-minimum-wage_3239367.html

BLUE LIVES MATTER
— Student Says ‘Too Many White People’ Are Using UVA’s Multicultural Center
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/video-student-says-too-many-white-people-are-using-uva-s-multicultural-center-b6qEFp5KNkyo-zZ7suxhyg/2020-02-16T10:38:47.3928380Z/Rucw5u8hHkmHTo8lVF-XaA

YAHOO NEWS
— Over 1,000 Alleged Oracle Employees Have Signed a Petition Demanding Founder Larry Ellison Cancel a Trump Fundraiser – Madeleine Carlisle
https://www.yahoo.com/news/over-1-000-alleged-oracle-203736293.html

UNION LEADER
— Long before Trump, we were a divided people – Patrick Buchanan (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on turning minorities against Republicans who are White. Democrats focus on turning women against Republicans who are male. Democrats focus on turning younger people against Republicans who are older. Democrats focus on turning those who are not married against Republicans who are married. Democrats focus on turning LGBTQers against Republicans who are heterosexual. Democrats focus on turning those who have less money against Republicans who have more money. Democrats focus on turning those who are not retired against Republicans who are retired. Democrats focus on turning non-Protestants against Republicans who are Protestant. Democrats focus on turning non-German Americans against Republicans who are German American. Democrats focus on turning liberals and moderates against Republicans who are conservative. Democrats focus on turning veterans against Republicans who are not veterans. Democrats focus on turning those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against Republicans whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/columnists/patrick-buchanan-long-before-trump-we-were-a-divided-people/article_de32b406-82d5-5d64-aa36-a816b43af716.html

BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES
— An informed electorate will choose Trump – Janet O’Neill (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want you to know only what they tell, no more, and no less. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.) 
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/opinion/20200212/guest-opinion-informed-electorate-will-choose-trump

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, employers a) will not hire you, retain you, or promote you and b) will get rid of you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanieburns/2020/02/16/how-to-love-your-lgbt-team-members/#632d8eb04716

February 15 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— What’s to blame for public corruption in Illinois? The Democrats’ total control I truly believe the power the Democrats to draw a supermajority, gerrymandered map is the root of the corruption we are seeing now. – State Sen. Bill Brady
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/15/21139136/illinois-general-assembly-gerrymandering-public-corruption-mike-madigan-bill-brady-j-b-pritzker

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How parents of LGBTQ tweens and teens are navigating sleepovers – DANIELLE BRAFF (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-lgbtq-tween-teen-sleepovers-0218-20200214-yz6qf4gcmfegdfquktuimrzmby-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Grainger earns top score on 2020 Corporate Equality Index (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Grainger officially announce that it will no longer hire members of the following groups and that it is immediately firing members of the following groups: those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, non-poor people, gun owners, draft avoiders, German Americans, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200214/grainger-earns-top-score-on-2020-corporate-equality-index
— Demonizing rich won’t solve our problems – John Malec, Bensenville
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200213/demonizing-rich-wont-solve-our-problems
— Trump ignores AG Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200214/news/302149941/
— David Brown: Candidate Profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200214/david-brown-candidate-profile

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Madigan’s ‘opponents’ won’t commit – Rich Miller
https://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-madigan-s-opponents-won-t-commit/article_e118602f-eb42-522a-9fdd-78ed70a9aa5b.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200215/trumps-words-bullied-kids-scarred-schools

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— ‘Fingerprinting does not stop evil people’: Rep. Davidsmeyer blasts state police-backed FOID plan
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Davidsmeyer-battling-FOID-fingerprint-bill-15057224.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— Gun owners’ gripe with state legit – Editorial (DIERSEN: Stoners should not be allowed to own guns, to drive vehicles, etc.)
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-gun-owners-gripe-with-state-legit/article_af330c1c-7598-52b9-b53b-e704b16a8c0b.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Teacher unions: Children terrified by active shooter drills – PAT EATON-ROBB
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/teacher-unions-children-terrified-by-active-shooter-drills/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois gun bill would prohibit certain insurance coverage – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/illinois-gun-bill-would-prohibit-certain-insurance-coverage/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Sanctuary city slap down as feds pursue penalties for ‘shielding of aliens’ – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Which of those who run your municipality, township, and county reject America’s immigration laws? Which promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid? I should write a book about those who run Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County who promote the aforesaid.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/15/sanctuary-city-slap-down-as-feds-pursue-penalties-/
— Changing definition of ‘sex’ since ERA was written poses thorny legal issues Transgender movement did not even exist when amendment drafted in 1972 – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/15/lgbtq-push-equal-rights-amdt-creates-legal-mess-pr/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Rush Limbaugh comments show challenge for Pete Buttigieg as a gay candidate – Naomi Lim (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rush-limbaugh-comments-show-challenge-for-pete-buttigieg-as-a-gay-candidate

AMERICAN THINKER
— A Utah Senate committee unanimously approved a bill to decriminalize polygamy – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/a_utah_senate_committee_unanimously_approved_a_bill_to_decriminalize_polygamy.html

BREITBART
— TREASONOUS: Pete Buttigieg to Illegal Immigrant: ‘I View This as Your Country’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/14/pete-buttigieg-illegal-immigrant-view-this-your-country/
— Flip-Flop: Amy Klobuchar Says English Should Not Be Official Language of U.S. – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ (DIERSEN: Those who want to destroy America do not want English to be its official language.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/15/flip-flop-amy-klobuchar-says-english-should-not-be-official-language-of-u-s/
— WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.breitbart.com/science/2020/02/14/wsj-no-sex-spectrum-beyond-male-and-female/
— Virginia House Democrats Walk Out as Pastor Delivers Prayer Condemning Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/14/virginia-house-democrats-walk-out-as-pastor-delivers-prayer-condemning-abortion-same-sex-marriage/

CHRISTIAN POST
— ‘Making Hate Pay’: New book documents corruption, scandals at Southern Poverty Law Center ‘Making Hate Pay’: New book documents corruption, scandals at Southern Poverty Law Center – Michael Gryboski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, SPLC promotes hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.christianpost.com/books/making-hate-pay-book-documents-corruption-scandals-southern-poverty-law-center.html

TOWNHALL
— The Queer Community Isn’t Happy With Mayor Pete – Beth Baumann (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/02/15/huh-buttigieg-faced-lgbtq-protestors-during-a-fundraiser-in-san-francisco-n2561380

NEWSMAX
— GOP Vermont Gov Backs Weld Over Trump in Primary – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/vermont-gop-governor-billweld/2020/02/15/id/954266/

THE HILL
— Trump unleashed: President moves with a free hand post-impeachment – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/483163-trump-unleashed-president-moves-with-a-free-hand-post-impeachment
— Democratic rivals sharpen attacks as Bloomberg rises – JONATHAN EASLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/483185-democratic-rivals-sharpen-attacks-as-bloomberg-rises
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Blacks to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/483154-new-guide-serves-as-a-coming-out-resource-for-black-lgbtq

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Presidency Increasingly Guided by Suspicion and Distrust – Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman (DIERSEN: My being disappointed by so many candidates who I have helped elect since 2000 discourages me from helping elect candidates now and in the future. I should write a book about those who have disappointed me the most. I would focus on those who once elected have promoted LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. I would focus on those who have taken adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who helped end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, etc. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/15/us/politics/trump-distrust-paranoia.html

NEW YORK POST
— As Bloomberg’s VP, Hillary Clinton could get revenge against Trump: Goodwin – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2020/02/15/as-bloombergs-vp-hillary-clinton-could-get-revenge-against-trump-goodwin/
— Hollywood is using victimhood to sell us bad entertainment (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at members of the following groups that they are victims of Republicans: those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://nypost.com/2020/02/15/hollywood-is-using-victimhood-to-sell-us-bad-entertainment/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Blacks to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2020/02/15/one-in-five-black-trans-youth-attempt-suicide/#1a84715043b3

HARVARD POLITICAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity. 
http://harvardpolitics.com/online/the-gayby-boom/

LGBTQ NATION
— Vladimir Putin says he won’t allow for LGBTQ families or marriages in Russia The longtime Communist leader told reporters that he’s considering a constitutional amendment that would ensure that all parents of children “will be dad and mum.” – Juwan J. Holmes (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity want to get rid of Putin.)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/02/vladimir-putin-says-wont-allow-lgbtq-families-marriages-russia/

February 15 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois politicians talk of ethics, fairness and decency. But what they’re really saying is ‘Shut up and take it’ – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-illinois-political-corruption-kass-20200215-uwzwa2ntzzc7dpjuegpz7y6vve-story.html
— Endorsement for the U.S. House: Fricilone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-us-house-day-one-lipinski-fricilone-emmons-kelly-20200214-zr2r2jvx3nhlldz3oeuwps2dwe-story.html
— League of Women Voters of Naperville holding forums for U.S., Illinois House candidates (DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be holding forums for Republican candidates.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-digest-st-0216-20200214-ty4o6zs5nzahhpnvmzwf3j32vm-story.html
— DuPage board members question county clerk’s decision to spend money on staff bonuses when new equipment needed – ALICIA FABBRE (DIERSEN: In 1989, GAO implemented pay-for-performance a) to retain and promote GAO’s young Democrat minority employees and GAO’s young Democrat female employees and b) to get rid of GAO’s Republican, White, male, and non-veteran employees like me who GAO 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.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-clerk-bonuses-criticized-st-0216-20200214-ig7wsxjhbnachiurjwxjbgdoze-story.html
— Trump vs. Bloomberg, more than a Twitter battle – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-bloomberg-twitter-trump-battle-page-20200214-slem2gzdcvglljpbzginmqhbte-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— League of Women Voters-Wheaton host candidate forums Feb. 19  (DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be holding forums for Republican candidates.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200214/league-of-women-voters-wheaton-host-candidate-forums-feb-19
— Steven J. Oscarson: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200214/steven-j-oscarson-candidate-profile
— FRONT PAGE: How Naperville is trying to prevent crimes before they occur – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: What do you say to individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that invite those who are far more likely to commit crime?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200214/how-naperville-is-trying-to-prevent-crimes-before-they-occur

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Celebrity justice – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-celebrity-justice/article_a1993c46-fe6e-5083-a1f5-40862cceb78c.html

SAUK VALLEY
— Illinois should not become petri dish for failed ‘soft on crime’ policies – State Sen. Brian Stewart
https://www.saukvalley.com/2020/02/14/illinois-should-not-become-petri-dish-for-failed-soft-on-crime-policies/a1e1twa/

WGLT
— Davis Crosses Party Lines For Votes On ERA, Puerto Rico Emergency Aid – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.wglt.org/post/davis-crosses-party-lines-votes-era-puerto-rico-emergency-aid#stream/0
— U.S. Education Official Touts Skills Training In Heartland Community College Visit – ERIC STOCK (DIERSEN: What did you do to acquire, maintain, and increase your job skills? 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.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/us-education-official-touts-skills-training-heartland-community-college-visit#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Underwhelming turnout in early contests raises concerns about Democratic enthusiasm – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: To vote for Democrats is to shout that you are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/underwhelming-turnout-in-early-contests-raises-concerns-about-democratic-enthusiasm

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Upbringing, experience shape Esther Joy King’s push for 17th Congressional seat – Eugene Daniel (DIERSEN: How did your upbringing and experience shape you? My outstanding parents raised me as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. 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. I served on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996. I have served as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I served as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/more-at-four-upbringing-experience-shape-esther-joy-kings-push-for-17th-congressional-seat/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois State Senator Laura Fine wants to ban your gas-powered leaf blower – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/illinois-state-senator-fine-wants-to-ban-your-gas-powered-leaf-blower/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bill Mandating HPV Vaccine for ALL Children
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-illinois-lawmakers-propose-bill-mandating-hpv-vaccine-for-all-children/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois’ lesbian lawmaker Kelly Cassidy, arch nemesis of the good, the true, and the beautiful and creator of the worst legislation (e.g., the barbaric Baby Snuff Law) to come out of the fetid swamp in Springfield, and her collaborator Robyn Gabel have just sponsored HB 4870, a bill to require all children to mandate the HPV vaccine before entering high school. And by all, I mean ALL.)

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Skip Election Day Hassles: Vote Early or By Mail – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/02/skip-election-day-hassles-vote-early-or-by-mail/

BREITBART
— Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand – Dr. Susan Berry
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/14/this-week-in-the-house-democrats-desperate-to-save-abortion-on-demand/

NEWSMAX
— Stone Jury Foreperson Revealed as Anti-Trump Activist – Sandy Fitzgerald (DIERSEN: What percent of the jury pool in Chicago is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? What percent of those who represent you in your municipal district, your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America are the aforesaid?)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/roger-stone-tameka-hart/2020/02/14/id/954085/

FOX NEWS
— Jenna Bush Hager says that dad George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres can be friends despite ‘different beliefs’ – Jessica Napoli (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQers to destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jenna-bush-hager-ellen-degeneres-george-bush-friends

CNS NEWS
— If Barr Can’t Do His Job Because of Trump’s Tweets, He Should Resign – Shaun McCutcheon (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have wanted me to resign as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, GOPUSA Illinois Editor, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, federal employee, etc. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on past and present MTRO, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party leaders. I would focus on those who represent/represented the voters in a) my precinct, b) Wheaton’s West District, c) Wheaton, d) Milton Township, e) DuPage County, and f) Illinois.) 
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/shaun-mccutcheon/if-barr-cant-do-his-job-because-trumps-tweets-he-should-resign

THE HILL
— First openly gay Michigan AG wishes Limbaugh happy Valentine’s Day with photo kissing wife – BROOKE SEIPEL (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/483164-first-openly-gay-michigan-ag-wishes-limbaugh-happy-valentines-day-with-photo
— GAO to review Trump administration’s $28 million farm bailout – TAL AXELROD (DIERSEN: In all likelihood, all of those who GAO will assign to this review will be young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females who have never been anywhere near a farm.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/483209-gao-to-review-trump-administrations-28-million-farm-bailout

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Daytona: NASCAR Fans Revved for Presidential Visit – AP (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-car, if filled with hatred of cars. Voters use cars to escape areas run by Democrats.)
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/02/15/sports/ap-car-nascar-daytona-500-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump and Limbaugh aren’t the only ones who doubt whether Americans would elect a gay man – Eugene Scott (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/02/14/trump-limbaugh-arent-only-ones-who-doubt-whether-americans-would-elect-gay-man/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rise of Sanders, Trump Shows Decline in Party Power The national Republican and Democratic parties have far less sway now in anointing candidates and enforcing discipline – Aaron Zitner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who dominate the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have the aforesaid organizations destroy those who fail/refuse to support their candidates in primaries. I would focus on those who dominate the aforesaid organizations who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rise-of-sanders-trump-shows-decline-in-party-power-11581742860
— New Developments Feed Debate on Justice Department Independence – Aruna Viswanatha and Sadie Gurman (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run GAO claim that the agency is independent, but if you read the documents filed in Diersen v. GAO, you will see that the agency is anti-Republican by the way it has treated its employees, including me, who are Republican. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-again-tweets-about-justice-department-after-barr-urges-a-stop-11581692081
— When Your Ancestry Test Entangles Others – Amy Dockser Marcus (DIERSEN: I should write a book about German Americans who demonize, denigrate, condemn, and destroy other German Americans to curry favor with those who hate German Americans. Needless-to-say, the worst national origin to have is German. What if I had lied and successfully claimed Swedish ancestry? During the 1840s and 1850s, all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany. Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me as well as the fact that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran and I lived in Crete 1948-1972. In my defense, I stress that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans during WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans during WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans during WWII if he had not been 4-F. Further, according to http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece. Again, what if I had lied and successfully claimed Swedish ancestry?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-your-ancestry-test-entangles-others-11581696061

NEWSWEEK
— ROGER STONE AGAIN ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL – AILA SLISCO (DIERSEN: What percent of the jury pool in Chicago is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? What percent of those who represent you in your municipal district, your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America are the aforesaid?)
https://www.newsweek.com/roger-stone-again-asks-new-trial-after-jury-foreperson-publicly-supports-resigning-prosecutors-1487460

CHARLESTON CHRONICLE
— Who’s Most Responsive To Constituents (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.charlestonchronicle.net/2020/02/14/whos-most-responsive-to-constituents-legislators-or-ccsds-school-board/

CORSICANA DAILY
— Navarro County GOP hosts forum – Mark Archibald (DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be holding forums for Republican candidates.)
https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/news/navarro-county-gop-hosts-forum/article_6c752ac8-4f4a-11ea-8400-dfb0ad8ae7df.html

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sooner or later, LGBTQ activists will succeed in getting LGBTQ elected officials to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity in their a) municipal district, b) municipality, c) township, d) county, e) state, and f) country. To elect or appoint an LGBTQ official is to destroy their constituents who do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://americanindependent.com/donald-trump-pete-buttigieg-gay-lgbtq-discrimination-2020-election-limbaugh-gorka-gop/

JD SUPRA
— Top 10 Issues Affecting Employers in 2020 (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers in Illinois do not hire and get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/top-10-issues-affecting-employers-in-85928/

HR DRIVE
— Alleged plan to remove ‘old-timers’ wasn’t enough to keep age suit alive – Lisa Burden (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, my Democrat GAO superiors successfully hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Congress wanted them to get 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 GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/alleged-ageism-plan-to-remove-old-timers-lawsuit-court/572262/

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— Chicago high school students hold sit-in in defense of students who refused to stand for national anthem – Andy Thompson (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans glorify and praise anti-Americans.)
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/02/15/chic-f15.html

February 14 Morning Edition

ABC7
— The costly side of Illinois’ new marijuana trade that can’t be revealed – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff
https://abc7chicago.com/the-costly-side-of-illinois-new-marijuana-trade-that-cant-be-revealed-/5929486/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-2/14/2020

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Judy Baar Topinka fed the FBI tips for years on possible corruption in the west suburbs, records show   Her conversations with federal agents started when she was a newspaper reporter and continued when the longtime Republican state office-holder moved into politics. – Mary Norkol 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/14/21125248/judy-baar-topinka-corruption-secret-investigations-fbi-files
— More than corn in Indiana? Illinois needs to stop driving residents next door Chicago and Illinois can’t tax their way out of this crisis. The only way property taxes can go down is for lawmakers to get the state’s biggest expense — public pensions — under control. – Orphe Divounguy
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/13/21136612/illinois-property-taxes-indiana-migration-home-prices

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Curran for Republicans in U.S. Senate primary
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200213/endorsement-curran-for-republicans-in-us-senate-primary
— Bob Grogan: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200214/bob-grogan-candidate-profile

WBEZ
— A Year Ago, The Aurora Shooting Exposed Loopholes In Illinois Gun Policy. What’s Changed Since? – Patrick Smith
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/what-did-the-aurora-shooting-change-about-illinois-gun-policy/e1e76ea2-dbf3-4d04-8069-3626002709ea

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Legislation seeks to make McHenry County township consolidation law statewide – DREW ZIMMERMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/02/13/legislation-seeks-to-make-mchenry-county-township-consolidation-law-statewide/ag63jki/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats, Republicans call for new way to draw political maps – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200213/democrats-republicans-call-for-new-way-to-draw-political-maps
— ISP director calls for passage of bill to fingerprint gun owners – Doug Finke 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200213/isp-director-calls-for-passage-of-bill-to-fingerprint-gun-owners

TIMES
— Redistricting reform gets bipartisan push Lawmakers want constitutional amendment on November ballot – REBECCA ANZEL and BEN ORNER
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2020/02/14/redistricting-reform-gets-bipartisan-push/ajsj73v/

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Democrat threatens to arm himself against ‘tyranny’ if Trump is reelected – Dan Carden
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/nwi-democrat-threatens-to-arm-himself-against-tyranny-if-trump/article_6eca2ddb-7e26-57c0-86f0-67ce78d395fe.html

RIVER BENDER
— Madison County Board Members Endorse John Barberis in Candidacy for Illinois Supreme Court
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/madison-county-board-members-endorse-john-barberis-in-candidacy-for-illinois-supreme-court-39838.cfm

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Communication Is A Contentious Issue in Tazewell Auditor’s Race – TIM SHELLEY
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/communication-contentious-issue-tazewell-auditors-race#stream/0

WIFR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Local-health-experts-explain-marijuana-use-vs-abuse–567856691.html

CHICAGO PATCH
— City Hall ‘Do Not Rehire’ List Omits Chicago Hall of Shamers For Your Reading Pleasure: Top Cop Eddie Johnson, 191 police officers, 22 firefighters among those blacklisted from scoring city jobs. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What will put you on the do-not-hire list in Democrat/Libertarian/Green/RINO Illinois? ANSWER: Oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination.)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/city-hall-do-not-rehire-list-omits-chicago-hall-shamers

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— How much more will DuPage County residents pay in income taxes?
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/525274820-analysis-how-much-more-will-dupage-county-residents-pay-in-income-taxes

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BECKMAN: DRAG QUEEN STORY HOURS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/beckman-drag-queen-story-hours.html
— THE GOSPEL OF SOCIALISM? POPE FRANCIS DECRIES TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY AS SINFUL (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always wanted me to pay more taxes.) 
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/the-gospel-of-socialism-pope-francis-decries-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy-as-sinful.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dems’ ‘most electable’ claims largely a red herring, polls show – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that the MORE of the following that you are, the LESS electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, draft avoider, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/12/democratic-presidential-candidates-electability-re/
— James Carville fires back after Bernie Sanders calls him ‘hack’: ‘At least I’m not a communist’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/james-carville-fires-back-after-bernie-sanders-cal/
— New Hampshire bounce: Bernie Sanders grows lead over Joe Biden in new poll – S.A. Miller 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/bernie-sanders-grows-lead-over-joe-biden-new-hamps/
— Former White House chief of staff John Kelly unloads on Trump Former general critiques Trump on Vindman, N. Korea and immigration – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/john-kelly-unloads-president-trump/
— 1 year after Illinois shooting, police push gun-fee hike – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/1-year-after-illinois-shooting-police-push-gun-fee/
— Bernie Sanders: Would be ‘divisive’ if candidate with a plurality of delegates didn’t get nomination – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/bernie-sanders-would-be-divisive-if-candidate-plur/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Children will achieve as much as we expect of them – Ian Rowe (DIERSEN: When you were in high school, were you viewed as being “college material.” I was not. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I just barely made into the upper 20% of my class. My ACT score was only 24. I was 1-A for draft notwithstanding the fact that my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, I had partial red/green color blindness, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease ). I spent my junior and senior years in high school and the summer in between washing dishes.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/children-will-achieve-as-much-as-we-expect-of-them
— Acknowledging slavery’s limits in defining America – John Wood (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/acknowledging-slaverys-limits-in-defining-america

GOPUSA
— Rush Limbaugh Sets Off Firestorm With Buttigieg Kiss Remarks
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=84834
— 39% Of GOP Voters Say Mitt Romney Should Be Expelled From Republican Party (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to destroy the Republican Party in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=84747

AMERICAN THINKER
— Bernie Sanders’s Rise is Like Death Knocking on America’s Door – John Eidson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/02/bernie_sanderss_rise_is_like_death_knocking_on_americas_door.html

BREITBART
— Illegal Alien in U.S. for 20 Years Avoids Deportation in ‘Sanctuary’ Church – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/13/illegal-alien-in-u-s-for-20-years-takes-sanctuary/

CNS NEWS
— Rep. Jackson Lee: Welfare Work Requirements Reinforce Belief That Blacks, Immigrants ‘Are Lazy’ – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/susan-jones/rep-jackson-lee-welfare-work-requirements-reinforce-belief-blacks

CHRISTIAN POST
— Pastor opens Democrat-controlled Virginia House with prayer opposing abortion, gay marriage Pastor opens Democrat-controlled Virginia House with prayer opposing abortion, gay marriage – Michael Gryboski
https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-opens-democrat-controlled-virginia-house-with-prayer-opposing-abortion-gay-marriage.html

DAILY CALLER
— Here’s What The Lead Roger Stone Juror Said During Jury Selection – CHUCK ROSS (DIERSEN: What percent of the jury pool in Chicago is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/13/roger-stone-jury-selection/

TOWNHALL
— Poll: Majority of Florida Hispanics Support Mandatory E-Verify – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/02/13/poll-majority-of-florida-hispanics-support-mandatory-e-verify-n2561319

THE HILL
— Trump maintains he can intervene in cases after Barr urges him to curb tweeting – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/483088-trump-maintains-he-can-intervene-in-cases-after-barr-urges-him-to
— Trump reveals he would vote for a gay presidential candidate – MARINA PITOFSKY (DIERSEN: The more religious, government, political, and/or financial clout that LGBTQers have, the more that LGBTQ activists force them to use their clout to get rid of individuals like me, organizations like TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity. LGBTQ activists, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have always worked very hard to get rid of me. They crow that I am no longer a TAPROOT chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc. They stress how those who run MTRO, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. treat me.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/483062-trump-reveals-he-would-vote-for-a-gay-presidential-candidate

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump campaigns as a 2nd Amendment warrior – AAMER MADHANI
https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/02/11/trump-campaigns-as-a-2nd-amendment-warrior/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs focus on destroying traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/opinion/sunday/marriage-housework-gender-happiness.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The Democratic primary is a real-time demonstration of the hierarchy of oppression How did the most diverse field in history wind up like this? – David Dennis, Jr.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/02/14/democratic-primary-is-real-time-demonstration-hierarchy-oppression/

WEEK
— How America made a mess of measuring poverty – Jeff Spross (DIERSEN: Obviously, you are not poor if you spend money on booze, gambling, pot, and/or other vices. Obviously, eventually, you will be poor if you spend money on booze, gambling, pot, and/or other vices.)
https://theweek.com/articles/895710/how-america-made-mess-measuring-poverty

VOX
— Trump: The economy is the best in history. Also Trump: We need to cut raises for federal workers. The president is shamelessly trying to have it both ways. – Aaron Rupar
https://www.vox.com/2020/2/13/21136131/trump-federal-workers-cut-pay-raises-federal-budget

ECONOMIST
— Immigration to America is down. Wages are up Are the two related?
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2020/02/13/immigration-to-america-is-down-wages-are-up

BANKRATE
— How much you should have in savings at each life stage – Scott B. Van Voorhis
https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/how-much-do-you-need-in-savings-retirement-emergency-fund/
(ACCORDING TO THIS ARTICLE: You should have $66,470 saved for retirement at age 30, $277,728 at age 40, $596,538 at age 50, and $643,792 at age 60.)

STREET BLOG USA
— Anti-Car Dems Don’t Have a Presidential Candidate If you believe in breaking car culture, you won’t find a 2020 candidate committed to doing it. – Kea Wilson (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-car.)
https://usa.streetsblog.org/2020/02/13/anti-car-dems-dont-have-a-presidential-candidate/

LSE
— Comparing incomes can make us unhappy – but it may depend on whom we’re comparing ourselves to. – Laura Kudrna (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, 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.)
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2020/02/14/comparing-incomes-can-make-us-unhappy-but-it-may-depend-on-whom-were-comparing-ourselves-to/

February 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump, Bloomberg exchange mean tweets
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-bloomberg-exchange-mean-tweets/5927607/
— Attorney General Barr blasts Trump’s tweets: ‘Impossible for me to do my job’
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/barr-blasts-trumps-tweets-impossible-for-me-to-do-my-job/5928549/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— OUTSTANDING: Bill introduced to pull funds from states that give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants – Adam Shaw
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bill-introduced-to-pull-funds-from-states-that-give-drivers-licenses-to-illegal-immigrants

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Advocates, lawmakers make push to change Illinois redistricting process before lines are set for another decade – ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-redistricting-amendment-20200214-ahwa2gzanbebtflnypct4hpvbe-story.html
— Legislative Ethics Commission deadlock over report on alleged wrongdoing points to party-line voting inspector general’s office says is a problem – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-legislative-ethics-inspector-general-20200213-6rci2z5slrgrxfkzwv2o7bzyja-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A Chicago developer wants to open a marijuana grow facility on the Far South Side – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-chicago-marijuana-grow-facility-20200213-bmhoarnoifhtvgpw47txeqwan4-story.html
— In booming times, Democrats sell misery – NOLAN FINLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-democrats-trump-wrong-strategy-finley-20200213-cxcnasmfwfd27hoauinudk3ece-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fired CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson and ousted Law Department spokesman land on city’s do-not-hire list Better Government Association CEO David Greising says putting Johnson on the list can probably be justified, though including Bill McCaffrey is more questionable and might warrant a fresh look at the criteria. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What will put you on the do-not-hire list in Democrat/Libertarian/Green/RINO Illinois? ANSWER: Oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/2/12/21135395/eddie-johnson-mccaffrey-law-department-spokesman-city-do-not-hire-list-lightfoot
— ENDORSEMENT: Jim Oberweis for Congress in 14th District Republican primary Oberweis has evolved a bit. He remains a staunch conservative, but he seems slightly more inclined to work across party lines.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/13/21131444/endorsement-jim-oberweis-congress-14th-district-2020-republican-primary-election-house-rep
— ENDORSEMENT: Krishna K. Bansal for Congress in 11th District Republican Primary Bansal, with his stronger grasp of the issues and extensive record of public service, is the better bet to defeat a Democrat in the fall.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/13/21067792/endorsement-krishna-bansal-congress-11th-district-republican-primary-rick-laib-bill-foster

DAILY HERALD
— Lawmakers want Fair Maps Amendment on November ballot – Rebecca Anzel and Ben Orner
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200213/lawmakers-want-fair-maps-amendment-on-november-ballot
— Franks tells McHenry County Board: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ – Drew Zimmerman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200213/franks-tells-mchenry-county-board-ive-done-nothing-wrong
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Oakton Community College offering free workshops for craft marijuana growers
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200213/oakton-community-college-offering-free-workshops-for-craft-marijuana-growers

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Forecast on video-gambling’s popularity actually a bit low – John Dey (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-forecast-on-video-gambling-s-popularity-actually-a/article_dc93e645-965f-537b-a880-f8bbe9633c08.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/ray-lahood-still-backing-biden-president#stream/0

WFIL
— Williamson Co. mother removes son from school after being told LGBTQ ‘was okay’ before new law takes effect 
https://wfilnews.simdif.com/page-1985899.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Officials Are Looking for Your Guns If You Don’t Have a FOID Card
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/illinois-officials-are-looking-for-your-guns-if-you-dont-have-a-foid-card/ 
— McConchie among Legislators Calling for Less Partisan Remap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/mcconchie-among-legislators-calling-for-less-partisan-remap/
— Search Warrant Blurs Jack Franks’ Image
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/search-warrant-blurs-jack-franks-image-2/
— IL-06/IL-14: Chicago Sun-Times Endorses Dr. Jay Kinzler, Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/il-06-il-14-chicago-sun-times-endorses-dr-jay-kinzler-jim-oberweis/ 
— Nothing to See Here. Move Along.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/nothing-to-see-here-move-along/ 
— IL-14: Like Him or Not, Jeff Ward Brings Out Worst in Catalina Lauf
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/13/il-14-like-him-or-not-jeff-ward-brings-out-worst-in-catalina-lauf/ 
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis’ Second Commercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/12/il-14-jim-oberweis-second-commercial/

CAPITOL FAX
— Southern Illinois mother pulls her son out of public school after LGBTQ history lesson
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/13/southern-illinois-mother-pulls-her-son-out-of-public-school-after-lgbtq-history-lesson/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says Mike Bloomberg reminds him of ‘Low Energy’ Jeb Bush – Tom Howell Jr. 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/13/donald-trump-says-mike-bloomberg-reminds-him-low-e/

BREITBART
— Poll: 6-in-10 Florida Voters, Majority of Hispanics Back Mandatory E-Verify – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/13/poll-6-in-10-florida-voters-majority-of-hispanics-back-mandatory-e-verify/
— Trump’s Pentagon Secures $3.8B to Build 177 Miles of Border Wall – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/13/trumps-pentagon-secures-3-8b-to-build-177-miles-of-border-wall/

DAILY WIRE
— Bernie Lashes Out At Top Dem Strategist James Carville For Saying He’s Too Extreme – Paul Bois
https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-bernie-lashes-out-at-top-dem-strategist-james-carville-for-saying-hes-too-extreme

FEDERALIST
— Jury Foreman In Roger Stone Case Was Trump-Hating Russia Collusion Hoaxer – Tristan Justice (DIERSEN: What percent of the jury pool in Chicago is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/ray-lahood-still-backing-biden-president#stream/0

THE HILL
— House Democrats’ immigration bill would use tax dollars to import crime to America – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/482910-house-democrats-immigration-bill-would-use-tax-dollars-to-import-crime-to

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Fire sale: An Iran plant makes the US flags protesters burn – NASSER KARIMI and MOHAMMAD NASIRI
https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/02/10/fire-sale-an-iran-plant-makes-the-us-flags-protesters-burn/

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Amazon’s Bookstore, No Second Chances for the Third Reich – David Streitfeld
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/technology/amazon-bookstore-nazis.html

FORBES
— Why Many Professionals In Their Late 30s, 40s And 50s Are Not Benefiting From The Tight Job Market – Jack Kelly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/02/13/why-many-talented-professionals-in-their-late-30s-40s-and-older-are-not-participating-in-the-so-called-hot-job-market/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Legislators Urged to Declare CNN and Washington Post ‘Fake News’ – Ed Kilgore (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/legislator-declares-cnn-and-washington-post-fake-news.html

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Just a Reminder: Your Employees May be Recording You (DIERSEN: If I had recorded what my Democrat GAO superiors said to me to force me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, I would have won Diersen v. GAO.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/just-reminder-your-employees-may-be-recording-you

February 12 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage everyone to wear protest hairstyles.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-black-hair-discrimination-crown-act-20200212-z352bi2onrduladoztrf3qc4jm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ENDORSEMENT: Gordon (Jay) Kinzler for Congress in 6th District Republican primary Kinzler is a principled conservative who continues to serve as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/12/21127057/endorsement-gordon-jay-kinzler-congress-6th-district-republican-primary-jeanne-ives-sean-casten
— An old codger ponders the fate of America in the time of Trump  The old man looked me straight in the eye when I told him our country had never faced a crisis like this. “I’ve seen worse,” he said. – Phil Kadner 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/2/11/21133367/trump-phil-kadner-column-vietnam-civil-rights
— Sexual harassment allegations against Cook County employee lead to workplace restrictions  The restricted employee works in the county’s Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. He was accused of sexually harassing one of Preckwinkle’s employees, according to a January report from Independent Inspector General Patrick Blanchard’s office. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/2/11/21134103/sexual-harassment-allegations-cook-county-employee-barred

DAILY HERALD
— Sanders’ win ups pressure on moderates to coalesce – AP (DIERSEN: Which presidential candidate will get the most votes in your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200212/analysis-sanders-win-ups-pressure-on-moderates-to-coalesce
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200212/learn-about-marijuana-access-at-palatine-library-program
— Christopher Pfannkuche: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200211/christopher-pfannkuche-candidate-profile
— Greg Garner: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200211/greg-garner-candidate-profile

HERALD NEWS
— District 11 Republican candidates spar on electoral viability – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/11/district-11-republican-candidates-spar-on-electoral-viability/a6irg5e/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools Broad support for increased funding, raising teacher pay – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/02/12/survey-finds-pessimism-toward-illinois-public-schools/agkkqzt/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Video machines beat casinos as gambling booms in state – Jim Dey (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-video-machines-beat-casinos-as-gambling-booms-in/article_e2f074f2-86d1-53d8-aceb-526bf4c7e5b1.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Time to end the tyranny of how Illinois draws political maps – Editorial
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200211/our-view-time-to-end-tyranny-of-how-illinois-draws-political-maps

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage Housing Authority receives federal funding to expand affordable housing options in DuPage County – Megann Horstead
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/02/10/dupage-housing-authority-receives-federal-funding-to-expand-affordable-housing-options-in-dupage-county/a5nh4x4/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Journalist Details ‘Brazen Ways’ Trump Will Use His Power To Get Reelected – TERRY GROSS 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/journalist-details-brazen-ways-trump-will-use-his-power-get-reelected#stream/0

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2020/02/award-winning-author-stresses-importance-of-lgbtq-representation/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/survey-finds-pessimism-toward-illinois-public-schools

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois’ fiscal condition worsens despite higher revenues, interim annual report says – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-fiscal-condition-worsens-despite-higher-revenues-interim-annaul-report/article_93d41442-4d0d-11ea-8c23-d37025865e5b.html
— Union-backed poll: Teachers underpaid, should be able to retire earlier – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/union-backed-poll-teachers-underpaid-should-be-able-to-retire/article_68389400-4d19-11ea-9764-2f68effc3485.html

CHRONICLE ILLINOIS
— Numbers show state, Chicago area losing prime workers – Kevin Beese (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more that you are NOT WANTED in Illinois: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://chronicleillinois.com/government/numbers-show-state-chicago-area-losing-prime-workers/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois politicians want to pile a municipal gas tax on top of the nation’s third-highest gas taxes – John Klingner and Isabella Raynal
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-politicians-want-to-pile-a-municipal-gas-tax-on-top-of-the-nations-third-highest-gas-taxes-wirepoints-original/
— If the wealthy flee, ordinary Illinoisans will be left holding the progressive tax bag – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/if-the-wealthy-flee-ordinary-illinoisans-will-be-left-holding-the-progressive-tax-bag/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rep. Tom Weber Reports
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/11/weber-reports-3/ 
— IL-14: Bolingbrook Debate Thread
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/11/il-14-bolingbrook-debate-thread/ 
— School Consolidation Will Not Save Money
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/11/school-consolidation-will-not-save-money/ 
— “Are You Crazy for Running” for County Board Chairman?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/11/are-you-crazy-to-run-for-running-for-county-board-chairman/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Oscars 2020’ parades Hollywood’s contempt for everyday Americans The low-rated awards show couldn’t resist spewing Trump hatred in smug, hypocritical attacks – Tammy Bruce
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/12/oscars-2020-parades-hollywoods-contempt-for-everyd/
— Democrats’ radicalism shielded by Bernie Sanders’ socialism – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/11/democrats-radicalism-shielded-bernie-sanders-socia/
— Equal Rights Amendment’s intentions hijacked by LGBTQ movement ‘The amendment is so poorly drafted and so general it’s fair to say it’s meaningless’ – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/11/equal-rights-amendment-intentions-hijacked-lgbtq-m/
— Virginia House approves bill to join National Popular Vote, bypass Electoral College – Valerie Richardson (DIERSEN: Those who want to abolish the Electoral College want to use the Popular Vote to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time once and for all.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/11/virginia-house-approves-bill-join-national-popular/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs reject you, if not get rid of you, if you are not anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/12/white-supremacist-propaganda-spreading-anti-bias-g/
— Pete Buttigieg on New Hampshire results: ‘We are here to stay’ – David Sherfinski and Seth McLaughlin (DIERSEN: Votes for Buttigieg encourage LGBTQ activists to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/11/pete-buttigieg-new-hampshire-results-we-are-here-s/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Maybe nobody likes Biden because he’s a jerk – Timothy P. Carney
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/maybe-nobody-likes-biden-because-hes-a-jerk

AMERICAN THINKER
— That phony press trope about all those Democratic ‘moderates’ – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/that_phony_press_trope_about_all_those_democratic_moderates.html

BREITBART
— AG William Barr: ‘Sanctuary’ Policies Are Unconstitutional, Discriminatory – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/11/ag-william-barr-sanctuary-policies-are-unconstitutional-discriminatory/
— TREASONOUS: In NH, Pete Buttigieg Speaks Spanish to Illegals: ‘This Country Is Your Country Too’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/11/in-nh-pete-buttigieg-speaks-spanish-to-illegals-this-country-is-your-country-too/

TOWNHALL
— Trump Unleashed – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2020/02/12/trump-unleashed-n2561173
— Pelosi And Her Democrats: ‘Let Us Prey’ – Will Alexander
https://townhall.com/columnists/willalexander/2020/02/11/pelosi-and-her-democrats-let-us-prey-n2561124

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— You Can’t Meet Everybody’s Expectations – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents expect you to do? My critics/opponents expect me to stop sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Failing that, they expect me to include links in the emails only to articles that they write or bless.)
http://devotions1.lccharities.org/2020/02/12/you-cant-meet-everybodys-expectations/

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘The Hunt,’ a Satire With Elites Killing ‘Deplorables,’ Is Revived The satire, which depicts elite Americans killing “deplorables” for sport, was shelved after mass shootings last year. – Brooks Barnes
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/11/business/media/the-hunt-release-date.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs reject you, if not get rid of you, if you are not anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/12/us/white-supremacist-propaganda-campus.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity promote LGBTQ activity. To promote LGBTQ activity is a) to destroy traditional marriage and b) to destroy the traditional family.
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-report-lgbtq-equality-10-years-progress-backlash-map-protections-20200211-u5xlsydt4fccpaocmjytyd4quy-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Michael Bloomberg’s ‘Racism’ Everyone’s piling on unfairly, including President Trump. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/michael-bloombergs-racism-11581466237

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— Trump’s budget is simultaneously austere and reckless – Editorial (DIERSEN: How did you gain your knowledge about how the federal government operates? I worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. I worked on audits of federal financial institution regulators for almost 9 years, on audits of IRS for 3 years, and on audits of many other federal agencies, including Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, General Service Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration, Veteran Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Health and Human Services, for almost 6 years. I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for the Post Office as a part time carrier/clerk for almost 3 years at the GS-4 Step 1-3 levels, currently $16.64-$17.75/hour. I learned a lot about federal court procedures as an active member in a class action lawsuit and as the plaintiff in two lawsuits. I learned a lot about arbitration procedures as a grievant four grievances and as a Financial Regulatory Authority arbitrator since 1998). 
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Trump-s-budget-is-simultaneously-15048815.php

DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL
— Volusia Republican dominance: Gap between GOP, Democrats growing – Mark Harper (DIERSEN: What percent of the voters in your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county a) unethically cast Republican primary ballots to do whatever damage that they can to the Republican Party and b) vote for Democrats in general elections?)
https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20200211/volusia-republican-dominance-gap-between-gop-democrats-growing
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The gap between Republicans and Democrats in Volusia County is now more than 7,000 and growing, as the GOP’s ground game and the demographics of who’s moving to the Daytona Beach area are contributing factors to a reddening county. But for Sunshine State voters who want a say, there is a significant deadline approaching. They must be registered as a Democrat or a Republican by next Tuesday, Feb. 18, in order to vote on March 17. Florida remains a closed-primary state. For presidential preference primaries, NPAs have no say. In Volusia County, more than 3 in 10 registered voters are ineligible to vote for President Trump, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg or anyone else in March. That’s in large part because considerably more and more Floridians are not signing up with the parties.)

INDY WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “An Emboldened Trump Is Settling Scores. His Campaign Wants to Destroy Journalism. Republicans Whoop and Holler.”
https://indyweek.com/news/soapboxer/trump-emboldened-republicans-whoop-and-holler/

CROSSCUT
— In ‘Admissions,’ everyone loves diversity — until their kid is rejected from college White liberal idealism and parental self-interest collide in the new play at Seattle Public Theater. – Misha Berson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, the following demographics are PURE POISON: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://crosscut.com/2020/02/admissions-everyone-loves-diversity-until-their-kid-rejected-college

JD SUPRA
— EEOC Issues Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Performance Report (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-issues-fiscal-year-2019-annual-59518/
— EEOC’s Inaugural Annual Performance Report Reveals Charge Drop And Hints Of A Litigation Shift
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-s-inaugural-annual-performance-61716/