January 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Businesses, banks cut ties with Trump for promoting violence ahead of US Capitol siege – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/business/businesses-banks-cut-ties-with-trump-for-promoting-violence/9587144/
— Who will replace Mike Madigan as Illinois House speaker? Chris Welch, Ann Williams, Jay Hoffman have declared they will run. – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/who-will-replace-mike-madigan-as-illinois-house-speaker/9600707/
— Trump says there’s ‘tremendous anger’ in nation over impeachment following Capitol siege. House lawmakers are reconvening at the Capitol for the first time since the deadly pro-Trump riot to approve a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to declare the president unable to serve – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/house-races-to-oust-trump;-he-blames-accusers-for-us-anger/9590910/
— Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot, visits Texas to showcase border wall. “The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration,” Trump said. “As the expression goes, be careful of what you wish for.” – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-takes-no-responsibility-for-riot-visits-texas/9591161/

NBC5
— Pritzker Activates 200 Members of Illinois National Guard to Provide Support During Inauguration
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-activates-200-members-of-illinois-national-guard-to-provide-support-during-inauguration/2414991/
— Despite Capitol Siege Half of U.S. Wants Congress to Prioritize Unity Over Impeachment: Poll
https://www.nbcchicago.com/lx/despite-capitol-siege-half-of-u-s-wants-congress-to-prioritize-unity-over-impeachment-poll/2414954/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Prosecuting Trump for incitement would set a dangerous precedent. Unlike the cancellation of Josh Hawley’s book, such criminal charges pose a real threat to freedom of speech. – Jacob Sullum
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/12/22227285/freedom-of-speech-first-amendment-josh-hawley-incitement-jacob-sullum
— Massive Trump Tower sign along Chicago River must come down, alderman says. Ald. Gilbert Villegas plans to introduce an ordinance forcing the removal of the 2,891-square-foot sign on the 96-story Trump International Hotel & Tower if Trump is convicted of “treason, sedition or subversive activities.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/1/12/22227071/trump-tower-sign-chicago-removal-ordinance-villegas-city-council-capitol-mob-riot-impeachment
— Sources say Latinx Caucus to back Welch for speaker — possibly giving him more than half the needed votes. With the Black Caucus’ backing potentially providing 22 votes, and all nine Latinx Caucus members endorsing Welch, he could have 31 of the 60 votes needed to become speaker. – Rachel Hinton and Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/12/22227890/sources-latinx-caucus-latino-welch-hispanic-house-speaker-black-madigan-hernandez-williams-kifowit
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats officially declared their Second Civil War on Republicans when Trump was elected.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/12/22227227/donald-trump-divided-country-civil-war-capitol-insurrection-phil-kadner
— Bailey returns to House after collapse, says Illinois can help unite nation ‘if we can get our act together sometime soon’ Bailey was welcomed back to the chamber with a bipartisan round of applause. The Xenia Republican, who will be sworn into the state Senate Wednesday, thanked his colleagues for their support while he recuperated. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/1/12/22227452/downstate-darren-bailey-house-retturn-colllapse-bank-springfield-medical-emergency
— Pence acknowledges ‘our time’ coming to an end. Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that the administration is in the middle of the transition and is working “diligently” with President-elect Joe Biden’s team. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/12/22227453/pence-acknowledges-time-coming-end

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Companies are dumping Trump brand in wake of Capitol insurrection. But can Chicago shed Trump Tower’s giant sign? – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-trump-brand-corporate-tower-sign-chicago-20210112-uvrly75auze6rp5w3ietodbdpy-story.html
— Kinzinger will vote to impeach Trump – BILL RUTHHART
(DIERSEN: What will hate-filled Trump-hating leaders of Republican county and township organizations in Illinois do to get rid of their Republican Precinct Committeemen who support Trump? Will they end their roles as committee chairmen and committee members? Will they keep them in the dark? Will they badmouth them during meetings? Will they badmouth them to the Republican voters in their precinct? Will they gerrymander their precincts? Will they formally sanction them? Will they recruit candidates to run against them?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-illinois-donald-trump-impeachment-20210112-vd5r3x75ivczbkky4syoczpmna-story.html
— Where Illinois’ congressional delegation stands on second Trump impeachment – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-impeachment-illinois-congressional-delegation-20210112-b25ocbh26vh55axfejtgu4o3t4-story.html
— Madigan must go, for the sake of Illinois’ younger generations – RACHEL BRUSTEIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-michael-madigan-speaker-future-20210112-dy7rlmuykffytpfqxzrxumphhy-story.html
— Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider tests positive for COVID-19, condemns maskless Republicans during Capitol riot lockdown – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-brad-schneider-tests-positive-covid-19-capitol-insurrection-20210112-oiru2iueizemrl5whnowe6bzgm-story.html
— Illinois House Black Caucus, which previously endorsed Madigan, rallies behind Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch for speaker – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-speaker-lame-duck-20210112-drwrs5qayjcvvex3zde6curlwi-story.html
— Twitter’s action against Trump opens a can of First Amendment worms – CLARENCE PAGE
(DIERSEN: Google has always refused to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website and that is what my critics/opponents want Google to do.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-trump-hawley-twitter-first-amendment-page-20210112-qdt6ehyk3fecnbha5lw4ginwa4-story.html
— Illinois National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., ahead of inauguration amid possibility of armed protests – STACY ST. CLAIR and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-national-guard-washington-riot-protests-activate-20210112-togyatdm4nggnomzstv4rrr5oi-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 6,642 new COVID-19 cases and 117 deaths reported Tuesday as Chicago travel order revamped again to allow most to avoid quarantine with negative test
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20210112-s6hru2aixrfe7mc6myhqofaznm-story.html
— Sen. Mitch McConnell is said to be pleased about impeachment, believing it will be easier to purge Trump from the GOP – JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN
(DIERSEN: What will hate-filled Trump-hating leaders of Republican county and township organizations in Illinois do to get rid of their Republican Precinct Committeemen who support Trump? Will they end their roles as committee chairmen and committee members? Will they keep them in the dark? Will they badmouth them during meetings? Will they badmouth them to the Republican voters in their precinct? Will they gerrymander their precincts? Will they formally sanction them? Will they recruit candidates to run against them?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-mcconnell-impeachment-trump-20210112-pnu2y33m5zbrbnnwb4hhcsmlbm-story.html
— With new General Assembly about to be inaugurated, House Democrats continue scramble to elect a speaker – DAN PETRELLA and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-speaker-lame-duck-20210112-drwrs5qayjcvvex3zde6curlwi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton College faculty condemn ‘abuses of Christian symbols’ at Capitol siege – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210112/wheaton-college-faculty-condemn-abuses-of-christian-symbols-at-capitol-siege
— Is McConnell happy Democrats are moving to impeach Trump? Kinzinger on board – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210112/is-mcconnell-happy-democrats-are-moving-to-impeach-trump-kinzinger-on-board
— Permanent vote-by-mail expansion moves to House floor – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210112/permanent-vote-by-mail-expansion-moves-to-house-floor
— Early warning signs emerge for GOP after US Capitol riots – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210112/news/301129959/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Race for speaker sets up Springfield showdown Three lawmakers could be in the running to replace Madigan—who waits in the wings, in case they come up short. Here’s what you need to know. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/race-speaker-sets-springfield-showdown
— Lightfoot’s floor leader wants Trump Tower sign gone. “We’re not sure how legal it is, but at the end of the day, sue us,” the alderman said with a laugh. “Bring it. This is not his first lawsuit, and it won’t be the last.” – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/lightfoots-floor-leader-wants-trump-tower-sign-gone

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rodney Davis to vote no on impeachment – Ben Zigterman
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/rodney-davis-to-vote-no-on-impeachment/article_c951e304-5b8f-5e21-a277-57465f9b23bf.html

EASTERN IOWA GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump loyalists feel betrayed by Iowa Republicans.”
https://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/guest-columnist/iowa-republicans-feenstra-hinson-miller-meeks-trump-capitol-riot-voter-fraud-20210112

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump claims 25th Amendment will ‘haunt’ Biden – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-heads-to-texas-border-in-final-days-to-showcase-wall

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— President Trump speaks at Texas border – Markie Martin and Sean Noone
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/illinois-capitol-news/live-president-trump-speaks-at-texas-border/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Takes A Last Look At His Border Wall As Congress Considers Impeachment – FRANCO ORDOÑEZ
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-takes-one-last-look-his-border-wall-congress-considers-impeachment#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use the Capitol Riot to demonize, denigrate, and condemn police who support Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/us-capitol-mob-brings-questions-fallout-pro-trump-police#stream/0

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association warns against GOP silence on election validity, violence
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/illinois-democratic-county-chairs-association-warns-against-gop-silence-on-election-validity-violence/
— US Rep. Schneider tests positive, blames maskless GOP members
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/us-rep-schneider-tests-positive-blames-maskless-gop-members/
— Democratic women’s groups back to urging election of a woman Speaker of the House
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/democratic-womens-groups-back-to-urging-election-of-a-woman-speaker-of-the-house/
— Illinois Legislative Black Caucus thanks Madigan, touts Welch
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/illinois-legislative-black-caucus-thanks-madigan-touts-welch/
— 6,642 new confirmed and probable cases; 117 additional deaths; 3,553 hospitalized; 757 in ICU; 7.5 percent case positivity rate; 8.6 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/6642-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-117-additional-deaths-3553-hospitalized-757-in-icu-75-percent-case-positivity-rate-86-percent-test-positivity-rate/

FOX NEWS
— Big Tech censorship against conservatives is ‘dictatorial’: Republican congressman Andy Biggs: ‘They’re trying to create a single-party system’ – David Rutz
(DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want Big Tech to censor conservatives.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/big-tech-conservatives-dictatorial-republican

GOPUSA
— Corporations Crack Down On Conservative Ideas
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100412
— Biden Administration May Target ‘Racist Highways’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=99770
— Carjackings More Than Double In Chicago During 2020, Police Say, Perhaps As Criminals Blended In With Masked Public
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100371

ONE NEWS NOW
— Equality Act would stomp religious conservatives – Billy Davis, Steve Jordahl
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who stomp religious conservatives in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on stompers who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2021/01/12/equality-act-would-stomp-religious-conservatives

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Calls Impeachment Push a ‘Witch Hunt’ That Stokes Anger – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-calls-impeachment-push-a-witch-hunt-that-stokes-anger_3653541.html

THE HILL
— Cheney says she’ll vote to impeach Trump – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/533926-cheney-says-shell-vote-to-impeach-trump
— Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/533957-pence-rejects-calls-to-invoke-25th-amendment?rnd=1610499668
— Trump, House GOP relationship suddenly deteriorates – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/533951-trump-house-gop-relationship-suddenly-deteriorates

CNN
— ‘Be careful what you wish for:’ Trump threatens Biden over 25th Amendment
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/01/12/trump-alamo-border-wall-texas-remarks-vpx.cnn
— McConnell believes impeachment push will help rid Trump from the GOP, but has not said if he will vote to
convict (DIERSEN: What will hate-filled Trump-hating leaders of Republican county and township organizations in Illinois do to get rid of their Republican Precinct Committeemen who support Trump? Will they end their roles as committee chairmen and committee members? Will they keep them in the dark? Will they badmouth them during meetings? Will they badmouth them to the Republican voters in their precinct? Will they gerrymander their precincts? Will they formally sanction them? Will they recruit candidates to run against them?)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/12/politics/mcconnell-impeachment-trump-capitol-riot/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Schumer Wants Capitol Riot Participants Placed on No-Fly List – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000007547646/schumer-no-fly-list-capitol-riot-insurrection.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Using the 14th Amendment to bar Trump from office could take years It’s unlikely Congress can disqualify Trump from office through a simple majority vote – Daniel Hemel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/01/12/14th-amendment-insurrection-trump-removal-problems/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the “free market” makes it clear that it wants to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that support Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/12/republicans-usually-revere-free-market-now-theyre-cursing-it/
— HEARTLAND JOINS CONSERVATIVE LEADERS: TECH COMPANIES POSE EXISTENTIAL THREAT, MUST BE BROKEN UP – Jim Lakely
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/12/republicans-usually-revere-free-market-now-theyre-cursing-it/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater “says GOP will not be a governing majority again as long as it embraces Trumpism.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/12/former-rnc-chair-gops-uncertain-future-you-will-not-be-governing-majority-again-long-youre-embracing-trumpism-nationalism/

BALTIMORE
— Trump must go after inciting insurrection, time for conservatives to cleanse themselves – MITCH EDELMAN
(DIERSEN: Who will take the lead in the following to cleanse Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/opinion/cc-op-edelman-011221-20210112-u7bsuwvlobbplejuyubm7jreyy-story.html

USA TODAY
— Evangelicals face a reckoning: Donald Trump and the future of our faith. We must live up to our calling as evangelicals: to proclaim Jesus Christ to the world, rather than betray Him to sustain worldly power. – Ed Stetzer, a dean and professor at Wheaton College, where he also leads the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/10/after-donald-trump-evangelical-christians-face-reckoning-column/6601393002/
— Gunmakers see stock price increases in days after riots at US Capitol – Nathan Bomey
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/11/capitol-riots-trump-gun-manufacturers-ruger-vista-smith-wesson/6597753002/
— Auto industry unlikely to return to normal anytime soon as COVID-19 lingers – Jamie L. LaReau
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2021/01/09/covid-19-auto-industry-2021/6592947002/

FORBES
— The Extremists, Conspiracy Theorists, And Conservative Stars Banned From Social Media Following The Capitol Takeover – Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2021/01/12/the-extremists-conspiracy-theorists-and-conservative-stars-banned-from-social-media-following-the-capitol-takeover/

DESERET NEWS
— Conservatives are running out of social media options. Is it a violation of their free speech rights? As social media, broadcasters and publishers shut out radical rhetoric, some conservatives are crying foul. But experts say private companies can ban who they want. – Jeff Parrott
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2021/1/12/22225290/parler-amazon-facebook-twitter-conservatives-social-media-free-speech

St. CLOUD TIMES
— Is Joe Biden too old to lead the country? – Gerry Feld
(DIERSEN: What would you cite to defend your mental capacity? I would cite the fact that no health problem or other problem has stopped me from putting a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and sending it out a) each and every morning since 2004 and b) each and every evening since 2015. Those emails have included links to more than 389,300 articles.)
https://www.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2021/01/08/joe-biden-too-old-lead-country/6585844002/

NPR
— Extremists Face Charges As House Moves Toward Impeachment (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am an extremist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/11/955705368/violence-division-extremists-face-charges-while-gop-weighs-how-to-move-forward

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Calls on Christian Leaders to ‘Admit Their Mistakes’ in Pushing Trump’s Conspiracies – JASON LEMON
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Kinzinger call for the following to admit that they made mistakes: a) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-congressman-calls-christian-leaders-admit-their-mistakes-pushing-trumps-conspiracies-1560907

NARFE
— Tell Your Representative to Cosponsor New WEP/GPO Repeal Bill – Evan Dean
(DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a Civil Service Retirement System pension. I paid Social Security taxes while I washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, delivered mail, worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances, etc. 1964-1974.)
https://new.narfe.org/tell-your-representative-to-cosponsor-new-wep-gpo-repeal-bill/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On January 4, 2021, Rep. Rodney Davis, R-IL, reintroduced the latest iteration of legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions cut the earned Social Security benefits of federal retirees and their surviving spouses. The Social Security Fairness Act of 2021, H.R. 82, would fully repeal both provisions, which, together, affect over 2.5 million people nationwide. Visit NARFE’s Legislative Action Center to urge your Representative to cosponsor this important legislation. House rules guarantee a floor vote on any legislation that garners 290 or more cosponsors; H.R. 82 currently has 20 cosponsors. Let’s build momentum to secure a vote on this critical bill in the 117th Congress. The WEP significantly reduces the Social Security benefits of government retirees who collect both a federal annuity from their government jobs and Social Security benefits from private employment. Meanwhile, the GPO prevents government retirees who receive a federal annuity from collecting full Social Security spousal benefits. In this situation, Social Security spousal or survivor benefits are reduced by two-thirds of the federal retiree’s government annuity. Often, this leaves widows and widowers with no spousal benefits at all.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Voters Say News Media Have Too Much Influence Over Government
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/january_2021/most_voters_say_news_media_have_too_much_influence_over_government

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/dem-lawmakers-start-testing-covid-positive-gop-reps-refused-wear-masks-lockdown/

January 12 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Owner orders WLS-AM (890), other stations to stop alleging ‘stolen election’ Cumulus Media, which syndicates prominent Trump supporters Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin, says its personalities need to tone things down or face firing. – AP
(DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. No one calls my tunes. All the time and all the money needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out comes from me. However, because I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman, my critics/opponents do everything that they can to get the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to get rid of me.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2021/1/11/22225745/wls-am-890-stolen-election-mark-levin-ben-shapiro-cumulus-media-ban-fire

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘I fear we’re not done with all this’: US Capitol riot tests the loyalty of Chicago-area Trump supporters – JOHN KEILMAN and ROBERT MCCOPPIN
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to get rid of the a) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-local-trump-supporters-capitol-riot-20210112-ct7axn2hmjcnbmv5b6zqtunt2q-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: While Illinois Republicans have denounced the violence in Washington, some have declined to hold Trump responsible in their public statements. U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of the 16th District is a notable exception: He has called for Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment. Jim Zay, head of the DuPage Republican Party, is another. He wrote in a Facebook post the day of the riot that “if anyone is injured or worse it will be on the hands of the president.” He was uneasy about a rift developing between hard-core Trump supporters and the rest of the Republican Party, though he hoped most would stay even if Trump tries to build an independent political movement. “We’re the party of Lincoln, we’re the party of Reagan,” Zay said. “If people think they’re going to form a third party for Donald Trump, good luck.”)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “I took part in a pro-Trump attack on the US Capitol and now I have to face consequences? That’s tyranny!”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-capitol-mob-fbi-arrests-cumulus-election-biden-huppke-20210112-zmxfbai4djcxncuhbcpgjdoixi-story.html
— State legislators pass sweeping education measure that is one pillar of Black Caucus’ agenda – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-black-caucus-education-agenda-senate-20210112-7ka4q5zbbnfxnkfp5pgs2l3f5e-story.html
— Trump on his rally speech before riot: ‘Totally appropriate’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-capitol-riot-20210112-ltxwk656xreaxftpvqolxgvska-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Only impeachment can save Republicans.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/featured/sns-nyt-op-impeachment-can-save-republicans-20210112-e45thtq7o5dkbeub2cko2ntzkq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Black Caucus bills include important police reforms.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/11/22225674/illinois-legislature-black-caucus-reforms-four-pillars-police-education-health-care-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Rushed justice reform bill will endanger society – John Curran and Steve McClure
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210112/rushed-justice-reform-bill-will-endanger-society

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jobs drive housing choices, for better or for worse – ATHENA WILLIAMS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-work-life/jobs-drive-housing-choices-better-or-worse
— Jobs drive housing choices, for better or for worse
(DIERSEN: My working for IRS in Harvey was one reason why I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972. My working for IRS in downtown Chicago was one reason why I bought downtown condos in 1974 and 1976. Our working in downtown Chicago was one reason why my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and had one built in Wheaton in 1984, both in walking distance to train stations.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-work-life/crains-forum-out-loop

WBEZ
— Chicago Activist Outs Local Insurgents Who Traveled To Capitol – María Inés Zamudio
(DIERSEN: I attended a Bob Dole rally in Wheaton in 1996. That made my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates furious. SEE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1996/07/05/dole-takes-pulse-of-the-heartland/913b56e4-dd07-4491-9bb3-7de45ad54d5f/ )
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-activist-outs-local-insurgents-who-traveled-to-capitol/f9c6a318-41a4-415c-b404-cf98b04eac23

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— IMPEACHMENT DEBATE SLATED McLean County GOP chairwoman calls impeachment ‘a political stunt’ – Kelsey Watznauer, Sierra Henry
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-gop-chairwoman-calls-impeachment-a-political-stunt/article_4eb65dae-68fe-5cc4-9564-4f545efb333b.html
— McLean County-area law enforcement line up in opposition to criminal justice reform bill – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-area-law-enforcement-line-up-in-opposition-to-criminal-justice-reform-bill/article_59aeb007-7721-5d04-a176-00f118c6e79a.html

RIVER BENDER
— Several Hundred Protest In Downtown St. Louis For Republican Sen. Hawley’s Resignation – AP
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/several-hundred-protest-in-downtown-st-louis-for-republican-sen-hawleys-resignation-46953.cfm

STATELINE
— Rockford city council passes cannabis fund aimed to help underserved communities
(DIERSEN: Which of the following communities in your municipality are the most underserved: Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, women, younger people, LGBTQers, non-married people, recent immigrants, refugees, illegals, those who have less money than others, veterans, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, moderates, liberals, Trump-haters, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, those who lack education, those who lack job experience, those who lack job skills, those who have financial problems, those who have health problems, those who have other problems, homeless people, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.?)
https://www.mystateline.com/news/rockford-city-council-passes-cannabis-fund-aimed-to-help-underserved-communities/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 403 COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 deaths – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/12/dupage-county-reports-403-covid-19-cases-monday-2-deaths/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Southern IL GOP House members split on Biden win. Why did they vote to object or not? – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article248422260.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH & KPVI
— Illinois gun, ammo sales brisk; many items hard to find – SCOTT COUSINS
(DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats succeed in abolishing the Second Amendment?)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/insider/article/Gun-ammo-sales-brisk-many-items-hard-to-find-15859748.php
https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/gun-ammo-sales-brisk-many-items-hard-to-find/article_c2a71e96-e24c-5690-a53f-3ec8a5626da8.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump says impeachment push causing ‘tremendous anger,’ but he wants ‘no violence’ – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/trump-says-impeachment-push-causing-tremendous-anger-but-he-wants-no-violence

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump remains defiant amid calls to resign – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-remains-defiant-amid-calls-to-resign/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote illegal immigration.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/bloomington-council-approves-motion-to-be-more-inclusive-of-immigrants/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Patriots Coach Belichick Refuses Presidential Medal After Violence At Capitol – DUSTIN JONES
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/patriots-coach-belichick-refuses-presidential-medal-after-violence-capitol#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois pols might get rid of Madigan, but don’t expect them to get rid of his machine – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/madigans-iron-grip-on-illinois-may-be-ending-but-the-states-legalized-corruption-will-go-on-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan coverage roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/12/madigan-coverage-roundup-2/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Democrats reveal new impeachment resolution – Stephen Dinan and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/11/house-democrats-reveal-new-impeachment-resolution/
— Internet provider to block Facebook, Twitter over censorship – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/11/your-t1-wifi-idaho-internet-provider-block-faceboo/
— Black conservatives push back as Biden, Democrats allege racism in Capitol police response – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/11/joe-biden-democrats-allege-racism-capitol-police-r/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— New push to kill Section 230 protections for Twitter, Facebook, and Big Tech – Paul Bedard
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to kill me and to kill my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/new-push-to-kill-section-230-protections-for-twitter-facebook-big-tech

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Mark Zuckerberg and Other Leftist Billionaires Funnel Cash to Activists Through For-Profit Corporations – Hayden Ludwig
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/mark-zuckerberg-and-other-leftist-billionaires-funnel-cash-to-activists-through-for-profit-corporations/

FOX NEWS
— Big Tech censors nation – here’s how Republicans can fight back. This is about stifling dissent from those who do not buy into the Left’s woke agenda. – Liz Peek
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to censor me and to censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/big-tech-censors-nation-republicans-fight-liz-peek

FOX BUSINESS
— Tech leads stock retreat from record highs as conservative censorship hits Twitter, Facebook Twitter shares tumbled after company suspended President Trump’s account – Jonathan Garber
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, businesses make it clear that their top priority is to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/us-stocks-jan-11-2021

GOPUSA
— Exploiting The Capitol Riot To Kill Trump – Patrick J. Buchanan
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to get rid of the a) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100393
— FBI Warns Of Armed Protests; Democrats Stir Disunity With Impeachment; Trump Declares Emergency
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100401
— Cumulus Media Shuts Down Free Speech Of Hosts — No More Election Fraud Talk
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents do not want me to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. My critics/opponents want to drive those who support the aforesaid planks out of the Republican Party, that is, my critics/opponents want to destroy the Republican Party.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100387
— Liberalism Will Be Unleashed — And Will Fail Again – Stephen Moore
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100362

BREITBART
— Business Lobby: Amnesty Is Good for CEOs and Government – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/01/11/business-lobby-amnesty-is-good-ceos-government/

CNS NEWS
— Big Tech Bans Based on Leftist Officials’ Whims Would Violate First Amendment – Hans Bader
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/hans-bader/big-tech-bans-based-leftist-officials-whims-would-violate-first-amendment

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Approves Emergency Declaration in Washington – MIMI NGUYEN LY
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-approves-emergency-declaration-in-washington_3652797.html
— Facebook Removing All Content That Mentions ‘Stop the Steal’ Ahead of Inauguration Day – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/facebook-removing-all-content-that-mentions-stop-the-steal-ahead-of-inauguration-day_3651523.html
— World Leaders Denounce Big Tech Censorship of President Donald Trump – VICTORIA KELLY-CLARK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world-leaders-denounce-big-tech-censorship-of-us-president-donald-trump_3652983.html

THE HILL
— Here’s why social media ban on Trump, conservatives will only make things worse – JOE CONCHA
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/533563-heres-why-social-media-ban-on-trump-conservatives-will-only-make-things
— Nearly 6,000 lawyers and law students call for disbarment proceedings against Cruz and Hawley – ZACK BUDRYK
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533604-nearly-6000-lawyers-and-law-students-call-for-disbarment-proceedings-against
— Hawley, Cruz face rising anger, possible censure – ALEXANDER BOLTON
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533740-hawley-cruz-face-rising-anger-possible-censure

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters crow about their success in destroying conservatives. Will those hate-filled conservative-hating leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), etc. use this to get rid of conservative once and for all, that is, will they use this to get rid of Republicans once and for all, that is, will they use this to abolish the IRP, DCRCC, MTRO, etc.?
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/11/gop-tech-retaliation-457945
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “‘Supremely self-absorbed: Isolated Trump unlikely to mount an aggressive impeachment defense. He’s not doing much governing, aides said. Instead, Trump has surrounded himself with a handful of loyalists who were with him since the start.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/11/isolated-self-absorbed-donald-trump-impeachment-defense-457983

NBC NEWS
— Does ‘deplatforming’ work? Trump’s most extreme fans will find him, research says. Without a megaphone to distribute his views on social media, Trump would have a difficult time influencing other media or finding new people to build his audience. – David Ingram
(DIERSEN: Have you been deplatformed? I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, etc.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/does-deplatforming-work-trump-s-most-extreme-fans-will-find-n1253906
— Capt. Emily Rainey, an Army psychological operations officer stationed at Fort Bragg, is under investigation for joining the “Stop the Steal” rally. – Tim Fitzsimons
(DIERSEN: I attended a Bob Dole rally in Wheaton in 1996. That made my Democrat GAO superiors furious. SEE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1996/07/05/dole-takes-pulse-of-the-heartland/913b56e4-dd07-4491-9bb3-7de45ad54d5f/ )
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/army-officer-quits-after-organizing-buses-dozens-attend-pro-trump-n1253712

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Biden inauguration theme: ‘America United’ (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on uniting everyone against Republicans.)
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-inaugurations-george-w-bush-bill-clinton-capitol-siege-b6a74809de2ed6dff2602fa586d07897

REUTERS
— Twitter tumbles as Trump ban puts social media in spotlight – Ambar Warrick, Sruthi Shankar
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and to ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-stocks-trump/twitter-tumbles-as-trump-ban-puts-social-media-in-spotlight-idUSKBN29G0XG
— How will Trump get his message out without social media? – Nandita Bose, David Shepardson
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who took the lead in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004, my GAO employment in 1997, etc.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-communication/explainer-how-will-trump-get-his-message-out-without-social-media-idUSL1N2JL0FR

CNBC
— It’s time for Congress to hold social media companies liable – Matt Rosoff
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails the most for their losses.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/op-ed-its-time-for-congress-to-hold-social-media-companies-liable.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Money Walks Corporate America is rethinking its political donations.
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, corporate America makes it clear that its top priority is to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/business/dealbook/corporate-political-donations.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Impeachment Looms” and asks “What’s Next for the G.O.P.?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/politics/impeachment-republican-party.html
— Fox News to Add Another Hour of Right-Wing Talk as Biden Takes Office. The anchor Martha MacCallum will be replaced by a conservative host at 7 p.m., and CNN will expand Jake Tapper’s afternoon show. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/business/media/fox-news-anchor-changes.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “This Putsch Was Decades in the Making. G.O.P. cynics have been coddling crazies for a long time.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/opinion/republicans-democracy.html
— The Scary Power of the Companies That Finally Shut Trump Up. Tech giants were right to ban the president. We still need to break them up. – Michelle Goldberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/opinion/twitter-facebook-trump-ban.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Only Impeachment Can Save Republicans. If the G.O.P. doesn’t turn on Trump now, it will be tainted and crippled for years.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/opinion/trump-republicans-impeachment.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Before Capitol Riot, Republican Lawmakers Fanned the Flames.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/politics/republicans-capitol-riot.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Fractured by Trump, the G.O.P. Can’t Agree on a Way Back to Power. Many Republican leaders and strategists want to prepare the party for a post-Trump future. But the pro-Trump voter base has other ideas.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/politics/republican-party-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “How White Evangelical Christians Fused With Trump Extremism.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/how-white-evangelical-christians-fused-with-trump-extremism.html
— Beyond Impeachment, a Push for Ethics Laws That Do Not Depend on Shame Congressional Democrats and a slew of groups are preparing to push for the kinds of ethics and governance changes not seen since the post-Watergate era. – Elizabeth Williamson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/politics/trump-ethics-democracy-biden.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden’s ambitious LGBT agenda poises him to be nation’s most pro-equality president in history – Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following officially get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ: your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, America, and the world?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/11/biden-lgbtq-policies/
— The similarities to the last invasion of the Capitol matter — so do the differences. They show how imperiled our democracy is. – Lawrence B. A. Hatter
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/01/11/similarities-last-invasion-capitol-matter-so-do-differences/
— Newt Gingrich’s blatant hypocrisy – Erik Wemple
(DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. When Gingrich took over as Speaker of the House in 1995, my Democrat GAO superiors were furious. They used his cutting GAO’s budget to get rid of GAO’s employees like me who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/11/newt-gingrichs-blatant-hypocrisy/
— What is Arizona’s GOP doing to recover from defeat? Attacking Cindy McCain. – Dana Milbank
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/11/what-is-arizonas-gop-doing-recover-defeat-attacking-cindy-mccain/

USA TODAY
— Remember the Alamo? Donald Trump heads to Texas to defend legacy tarnished by Capitol riot – David Jackson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/12/donald-trump-heads-texas-defend-his-legacy-remember-the-alamo/6623672002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters say “How conservative media stoked baseless election-fraud claims that motivated D.C. rioters. Trump doesn’t deserve post-presidential benefits. Impeach him to ensure he won’t get them.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/11/dc-riots-how-newsmax-oan-conservative-outlets-fueled-mob/6589298002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Do Republicans believe that after the insurrection Trump fomented, he deserves millions in taxpayer-funded benefits every year for the rest of his life?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/12/impeach-trump-deny-millions-benefits-after-presidency-column/6624252002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Boss Madigan Teeters in Illinois. He’s still short of the votes needed for another term as House speaker. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/boss-madigan-teeters-in-illinois-11610408051
— House Plans Trump Impeachment Vote for Wednesday. Democratic lawmakers press ahead with efforts to remove president following riot at U.S. Capitol. – Natalie Andrews and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-democrats-to-begin-efforts-seeking-to-remove-trump-from-office-11610375178
— Parler Sues Amazon After Tech Giant Kicks Site Off Its Servers. Lawsuit seeks order to prevent Amazon from shutting down social-media platform’s account. – Keach Hagey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/parler-sues-amazon-kicks-site-off-its-servers-11610363052
— Save the Constitution From Big Tech. Congressional threats and inducements make Twitter and Facebook censorship a free-speech violation. – Vivek Ramaswamy and Jed Rubenfeld
https://www.wsj.com/articles/save-the-constitution-from-big-tech-11610387105
— No Excuses for Trump and the Capitol Riot. Yes, the left does bad things too. Conservatives are supposed to believe in objective moral truth. – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-excuses-for-trump-and-the-capitol-riot-11610387004
— All Donald Trump’s Deplorables. Even Hillary Clinton consigned only half of Trump supporters to her infamous ‘basket.’ – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/all-donald-trumps-deplorables-11610406826
— FRONT PAGE: Welcome to the Fake Office Commute (Turns Out People Miss the Routine) – Jennifer Levitz
(DIERSEN: My working for IRS in Harvey was one reason why I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972. My working for IRS in downtown Chicago was one reason why I bought downtown condos in 1974 and 1976. Our working in downtown Chicago was one reason why my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and had one built in Wheaton in 1984, both in walking distance to train stations.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-the-fake-office-commute-turns-out-people-miss-the-routine-11610383617

BLOOMBERG
— The RNC Is Still All In for Trump
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-01-11/rip-rnc-republican-national-committee-still-all-in-for-trump
— House Set to Give Pence Ultimatum Before Moving to Impeach Trump
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-12/house-set-to-give-pence-ultimatum-before-moving-to-impeach-trump

FORBES
— Do Social Media Companies Have The Right To Silence The Masses – And Is This Censoring The Government? – Peter Suciu
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, because I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman, the following have not only the right, but the obligation to silence/censor me and to silence/censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, their campaign volunteers, etc. I should write a book about the many adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me since 2000.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/01/11/do-social-media-companies-have-the-right-to-silence-the-masses–and-is-this-censoring-the-government/

LAS VEGAS SUN
— Nevada state Republican Party speaks loudest by saying almost nothing – Editorial
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Republican organizations, including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, to dump their members who fail/refuse to dump Trump.)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/jan/12/nevada-state-republican-party-speaks-loudest-by-sa/

WLBT
— Debate intensifies over free speech rights of conservatives on social media – C.J. LeMaster
https://www.wlbt.com/2021/01/11/debate-intensifies-over-free-speech-rights-conservatives-social-media/

BROOKINGS INSTITUTE
— The role of misinformation in Trump’s insurrection – Darrell M. West
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails spread misinformation. According to them, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents viciously punish me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2021/01/11/the-role-of-misinformation-in-trumps-insurrection/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/conservatism-reaches-dead-end/617629/

GM AUTHORITY
— TRAGIC: Detroit Auto Show Canceled For 2021
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/01/detroit-auto-show-canceled-for-2021/

FED SMITH
— 50 Years of Federal Pay: Democrats v. Republicans – Ralph R. Smith
(DIERSEN: Ever since I became a federal employee in 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, and viciously condemned me as 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://www.fedsmith.com/2021/01/10/50-years-federal-pay-democrats-v-republicans/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to promote LGBTQ is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/will-religious-right-suffer-consequences-role-trump-insurrection/

January 11, 2021 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Pelosi says House will impeach President Trump, pushes Vice President Pence to oust him – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pelosi-says-house-will-impeach-trump-pushes-vp-to-oust-him/9551154/

CBS2
— State Rep. Darren Bailey Recovering After Collapsing During House Session
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/10/state-rep-darren-bailey-recovering-after-collapsing-during-house-session/

WGN RADIO
— Social media ban: Who’s next? – Bob Sirott
https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/social-media-ban-whos-next/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House Democrats vow to move forward with Trump impeachment if Vice President Mike Pence won’t invoke 25th Amendment – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-congress-trump-impeachment-20210111-py2ic672ufas3bycta2qhge5aq-story.html
— Illinois House Democrats wrangle over Madigan’s future behind closed doors as criminal justice overhaul dominates public debate – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-lame-duck-session-20210111-rnj4rzyv4zatzkt6m3c6m43mk4-story.html
— Carjackings more than double in Chicago during 2020, police say, perhaps as criminals blended in with masked public – JEREMY GORNER and JONATHON BERLIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-2020-carjackings-jump-20210111-rf2prz67are4tmddx5zjjagati-htmlstory.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-hater says “The Capitol riot shows the growing danger of right-wing extremism.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-capitol-riot-right-wing-extremism-chapman-20210111-rygjyo7ohzb6ld5pm53ukuwts4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled White-hating White-hater says “White privilege — and the American caste system — was on display during the insurrection.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-glanton-capitol-insurrection-caste-20210111-qfdy3hy3rbeapdm77wmoyc5pmq-story.html
— Reject political ‘woke’ training for teachers – NATHAN HOFFMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-illinois-education-training-standards-reject-20210108-fm7m44duarcwrdjp2oky346pdi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Madigan doesn’t have enough votes’ as longtime Speaker’s post debated in closed caucus meeting. In their first round of voting, Democrats chose between Madigan and Reps. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, with Madigan the lead vote-getter but without enough to remain speaker. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/10/22223878/madigan-doesnt-have-enough-votes-as-longtime-speakers-post-debated-in-closed-caucus-meeting
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “For the first time, the U.S. is not having a peaceful transfer of presidential power.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/10/22224042/not-peaceful-transfer-of-presidential-power-rep-mike-quigley-trump-impeachment-25th-amendment

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Officials pin hopes on Buttigieg as he prepares to steer U.S. transportation – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210111/officials-pin-hopes-on-buttigieg-as-he-prepares-to-steer-us-transportation

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘If Michigan Avenue is dead, Chicago is dead’ With the exit of Macy’s and other retailers, the Mag Mile needs to be reinvented. – ALLY MAROTTI
(DIERSEN: Will pot pushers push for pot shops on every corner? Will booze pushers push for bars on every corner? Will gambling pushers push for gambling parlors on every corner? Will prostitutes push for brothels on every corner? Will homeless advocates push for homeless shelters on every corner?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/if-michigan-avenue-dead-chicago-dead

WTTW
— Lightfoot Extends Stay-at-Home Order Until Jan. 22 – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/10/lightfoot-extends-stay-home-order-until-jan-22

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Let the media do its job, legislators – Editorial
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the adverse actions that RINO candidates, their RINO major donors, their RINO political consultants, their RINO campaign managers, their RINO campaign staff members, and their RINO campaign volunteers have taken against me since 2000.)
https://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-let-the-media-do-its-job-legislators/article_ad8eb304-2676-569e-bfa1-7224c443d100.html

— Police unions, others air concerns over criminal justice proposal pushed by Illinois Legislative Black Caucus – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/police-unions-others-air-concerns-over-criminal-justice-proposal-pushed-by-illinois-legislative-black-caucus/article_0f794dc4-4fa1-5c7e-b1f9-3a010a569e56.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois State House continues to debate police reform omnibus – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://qctimes.com/illinois-state-house-continues-to-debate-police-reform-omnibus/article_ca67c49e-1c02-5ff4-9880-6d7926612557.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Black caucus wants to move fast in lame-duck session – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-black-caucus-wants-to-move-fast-in-lame-duck-session/article_d733297c-067e-570e-bae7-7ca4258d7d38.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County COVID-19 cases decrease with 207 infections reported Sunday, four deaths – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/11/dupage-county-covid-19-cases-decrease-with-207-infections-reported-sunday-four-deaths/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Supreme Court rejects fast track for Trump election cases – AP
(DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters will control all three branches of the federal government.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/beyond-the-podium/supreme-court-rejects-fast-track-for-trump-election-cases
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says that social media companies can boot Trump. Constructively, social media companies are communication utilities. Utilities cannot boot their customers with giving them “due process.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/can-social-media-companies-boot-trump-yes

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Economic equity bill draws scrutiny – PETER HANCOCK
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Whites for the problems that minorities have, and especially Whites who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/economic-equity-bill-draws-scrutiny

WIREPOINTS
— The Capitol Building, Illinois And The Suppression Of Political Dissent – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/the-capitol-building-illinois-and-the-suppression-of-political-dissent-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Twitter, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Amazon Collude to Crush Conservatives – Laurie Higgins
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who promote Twitter, Facebook, Google, Apple, and/or Amazon and b) who demonize, denigrate, and condemn conservatives, that is, who demonize, denigrate and condemn Republicans. I would focus on those who lead/led the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and/or Illinois Republican Party.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/twitter-facebook-google-apple-and-amazon-collude-to-crush-conservatives/

CAPITOL FAX
— House Speaker election coverage roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/11/house-speaker-election-coverage-roundup/
— Rep. Villa wants to add pledge not to join white supremacist and hate groups to optional state loyalty oath for candidates
(DIERSEN: Unless your group promotes hatred against Republicans, Democrats call it a hate group.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/11/rep-villa-wants-to-add-pledge-not-to-join-white-supremacist-groups-and-hate-groups-to-optional-state-loyalty-oath/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters say “When gradually reducing state funding for municipalities because of non-compliance with a state law is called defunding the police.”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/11/when-gradually-reducing-state-funding-for-municipalities-because-of-non-compliance-with-a-state-law-is-called-defunding-the-police/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Wipe people out’: Republicans blast Big Tech’s bid to ‘erase’ Trump, supporters – Ryan Lovelace
(DIERSEN: How will the following respond to efforts by hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters to wipe the following out: a) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump? Will Trump supporters buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/10/marco-rubio-rips-big-tech-attempts-erase-trump/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Organizations Linked to Chinese Military Are a Cash Cow for American Colleges. Universities received $88 million from CCP entities behind cyber attacks and espionage. – Yuichiro Kakutani and Jack Beyrer
https://freebeacon.com/campus/organizations-linked-to-chinese-military-are-a-cash-cow-for-american-colleges/

GOPUSA
— Pelosi Blames ‘Whiteness’ For Protest In DC
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100324

DAILY CALLER
— Marco Rubio: The Left Is Using The Capitol Riot As ‘An Opportunity To Destroy The Right’ – DAVID KRAYDEN
(DIERSEN: Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of the following will use the Capitol Riot to get rid of conservatives, that is, to get rid of Republicans, in the following once and for all: a) Illinois Republican Party, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and c) Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/10/marco-rubio-left-using-capitol-riot-destroy-right/
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger Doesn’t Think Impeachment ‘Is The Smart Move’ – BRANDON GILLESPIE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/10/adam-kinzinger-impeachment-donald-trump-abc-george-stephanopoulos-capitol-riot/
— Maricopa County Republicans Vote To Censure Jeff Flake, Arizona GOP Schedules Cindy McCain Vote – SCOTT MOREFIELD
(DIERSEN: I should write a book those who tried in 2006 to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on a) candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost elections, b) their major donors, c) their political consultants, d) their campaign managers, e) their campaign staff members, and f) their campaign volunteers. Better yet, I should sue them. They saw me as being an “easy target” a) because the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce reject me and reject my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) because TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, ICRC, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter rejected me and rejected my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/10/maricopa-county-republican-committee-censure-jeff-flake-cindy-mccain/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden: ‘Priority’ For Economic Business Relief To Be Made Based In Part On Race, Gender – Ryan Saavedra
(DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America succeed in getting rid of the remaining Republican residents, organizations, companies, and governments in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-priority-for-economic-business-relief-to-be-made-based-on-race-gender

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— The claim that Parler represents some unique risk to public safety is a lie driven by politics – William A. Jacobson
(DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have claimed that me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have caused all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/01/democrats-and-their-tech-oligopoly-friends-are-drunk-with-internet-power/

EPOCH TIMES
— Pelosi Says House to Move Forward With Impeachment Attempt If Pence Doesn’t Respond – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/top-house-democrat-resolution-will-be-introduced-to-charge-trump-with-inciting-sedition_3650716.html
— Democrats Cannot Impeach Trump, and You Can’t Impeach Him After Leaving Office: Dershowitz
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democrats-cannot-impeach-trump-and-you-cant-impeach-him-after-leaving-office-dershowitz_3650853.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Will Pence be able to escape the Trump stain?”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/533520-will-pence-be-able-to-escape-the-trump-stain
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Most of 120 arrested or identified at Capitol riot were longtime Trump supporters.” If you truly are a Trump supporter, you do not break laws.
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/533579-most-of-120-arrested-or-identified-at-capitol-riot-were-longtime-trump

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “A historic percentage of Americans want Trump removed from office.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/10/politics/poll-impeach-trump-historic-number/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Corporate America pulls the plug on President Trump.” How soon, if not already, will corporate America officially announce that it is going to destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump faces shameful prospect of second impeachment with Democrats set to move quickly this week.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/donald-trump-democrats-impeachment-capitol-riot/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “House Democrats would impeach Trump for incitement of insurrection.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/house-democrats-impeachment-plans/index.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump remains defiant amid calls to resign.”
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-media-social-media-coronavirus-pandemic-impeachments-f394a16b6f1c55042eb3531f5986a14e
— Capitol police were overrun, ‘left naked’ against rioters – COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO and LISA MASCARO
https://apnews.com/article/politics-police-riots-michael-pence-capitol-siege-c3a5973a68c699ff6a57cdd76d675e29

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Inside a Deadly Siege: How a String of Failures Led to a Dark Day at the Capitol. Poor planning among a constellation of government agencies and a restive crowd encouraged by President Trump set the stage for the unthinkable.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/us/politics/capitol-siege-security.html
— Stripped of Twitter, Trump Faces a New Challenge: How to Command Attention. Mr. Trump became a celebrity through television, but Twitter had given him a singular outlet for expressing himself as he is, unfiltered by the norms of the presidency. – Maggie Haberman
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who succeeded in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004, and my GAO employment in 1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/us/politics/trump-twitter.html
— Police Reassess Security for Inauguration and Demonstrations After Capitol Attack. In the wake of last week’s assault on the Capitol, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington called for officials to expedite security preparations for the inauguration. – Alan Feuer
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/us/inauguration-security-police.html
— How Parler, a Chosen App of Trump Fans, Became a Test of Free Speech. The app has renewed a debate about who holds power over online speech after the tech giants yanked their support for it and left it fighting for survival. Parler went dark early on Monday. – Jack Nicas and Davey Alba
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails, that is, those who have worked the hardest to deny me my First Amendment rights. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/technology/parler-app-trump-free-speech.html

WASHINGTON POST
— House Democrats introduce article of impeachment charging Trump with ‘incitement of insurrection’ – John Wagner and Paulina Firozi
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/11/trump-impeachment-biden-transition-live-updates/
— Outgoing Capitol Police chief: House, Senate security officials hamstrung efforts to call in National Guard – Carol D. Leonnig, Aaron C. Davis, Peter Hermann and Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sund-riot-national-guard/2021/01/10/fc2ce7d4-5384-11eb-a817-e5e7f8a406d6_story.html
— The Capitol mob: a raging collection of grievances and disillusionment. Drawn by Trump, the rioters came from all over, angered by masks, lockdowns and the election. – Amy Brittain, Julie Zauzmer, Jenn Abelson, David Willman and Nicole Dungca
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2021/01/10/capitol-rioters-identified-arrested/
— PGA of America pulls PGA Championship from Trump’s N.J. golf course – David A. Fahrenthold, Jonathan O’Connell and Barry Svrluga
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the following to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that support Trump once and for all: a) foreign countries, b) those who lead America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, c) employers, d) organizations, e) etc.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-pga-golf/2021/01/10/c0384264-51ea-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “As Trump leaves office weakened; Republicans wonder if his wounds are fatal.” What wounds have your critics/opponents inflicted on you? My critics/opponents ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004, and my GAO employment in 1997.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-weak-mob-attack/2021/01/10/620f284a-5223-11eb-83e3-322644d82356_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— What the left wants to ignore about slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick – Matthew Schmitz
https://nypost.com/2021/01/10/what-the-left-wants-to-ignore-about-slain-capitol-police-officer/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Once Trump Leaves, Who’s Left to Blame? People of all political stripes can’t help but project every problem onto evil politicians. – Andy Kessler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/once-trump-leaves-whos-left-to-blame-11610314313
— The Progressive Purge Begins. Tech’s stampede against the right will lead to more populist anger. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-progressive-purge-begins-11610319376
— No, Trump Isn’t Guilty of Incitement. Inflaming emotions isn’t a crime. The president didn’t mention violence, much less provoke it. – Jeffrey Scott Shapiro
https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-trump-isnt-guilty-of-incitement-11610303966
— Capitol Riot Prompts Some Big Banks and Companies to Pause Political Funding. JPMorgan and Citigroup to halt all PAC donations; Blue Cross and Marriott pause funding to Republicans who objected to Electoral College results – Emily Glazer, Theo Francis and Chip Cutter
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Big Business officially announce that it is going to destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/capitol-riot-prompts-some-big-banks-and-companies-to-pause-political-funding-11610315288
— Parler Goes Dark After Amazon Kicks Site Off Its Servers. Move reflects growing efforts by big technology companies to restrict content they label as dangerous – Sam Schechner
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hypocritically viciously punish me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like, but who hypocritically have not taken any adverse action against those who wrote and published those articles. They see me as being an “easy target” a) because the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce reject me and reject my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) because TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter rejected me and rejected my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/parler-goes-dark-after-amazon-kicks-site-off-its-servers-11610363052
— PGA Removes 2022 Championship From Trump’s N.J. Golf Course. The PGA of America said it had terminated the agreement to play the tournament, one of golf’s majors, at Trump’s Bedminister, N.J. course. The move comes in the aftermath of last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. – Andrew Beaton and Louise Radnofsky
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the following to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that support Trump once and for all: a) foreign countries, b) those who lead America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, c) employers, d) organizations, e) etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pga-removes-2022-championship-from-trumps-n-j-golf-course-11610338857
— TikTok and Discord Are the New Wall Street Trading Desks. Pandemic has led to surge of day trading, helping push stocks like NIO and Tesla to records amid online buzz. – Caitlin McCabe, Gunjan Banerji and Mischa Frankl-Duval
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-and-discord-are-the-new-wall-street-trading-desks-11610361004
— Remote Work Eases Coming Out for Transgender Employees. Working from home has helped some transgender employees adapt to their new identities. – Francesca Fontana
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially get rid of their employees who do not promote LGBTQ, b) will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote LGBTQ, and c) will businesses officially refuse to do business with those who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coming-out-to-co-workers-11610298000

BLOOMBERG
— Revoke Social Media’s Legal Shield, But for the Right Reason
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hypocritically viciously punish me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like, but who hypocritically have not taken any adverse action against those who wrote and published those articles. They see me as being an “easy target” a) because the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce reject me and reject my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) because TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter rejected me and rejected my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-01-10/revoke-shield-for-twitter-and-facebook-but-for-the-right-reason
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump plans defiant final week as many democrats urge his ouster.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-10/trump-plans-defiant-final-week-as-many-democrats-urge-his-ouster

USA TODAY
— What their selfie obsession revealed about the psychology of the pro-Trump rioters. “Social media groups can trick users into thinking that their real identities are concealed by virtual ones.” – Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/01/08/capitol-riot-selfies-why-washington-dc-rioters-used-social-media/6597504002/

NEWSWEEK
— Colin Powell Says He’s No Longer a Republican After Calling on Trump to Resign Like Nixon – CHRISTINA ZHAO
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who claim to be Republican, but talk and/or act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, or RINOs. The Democrat news media loves them.)
https://www.newsweek.com/colin-powell-says-hes-no-longer-republican-after-calling-trump-resign-like-nixon-1560350

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— How Biden Can Use Federal Power to Liberate Localities. Reversing the GOP’s war against municipal self-government would be good policy and good politics. – Daniel Block
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who want Wheaton’s Mayor and its City Council Members a) to get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies in Wheaton that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and/or b) to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/january-february-march-2021/how-biden-can-use-federal-power-to-liberate-localities/

FORBES
— Conservative Social Media App Parler Is Pretty Much Dead – Abram Brown
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about the biggest conservative-haters in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2021/01/10/conservative-social-media-app-parler-is-pretty-much-dead/

OUR STATE
— How Mount Olive Welcomed Newcomers and Created Community – Jennifer Brookland
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about how the Republican DuPage County, the Republican Milton Township, and the Republican Wheaton have profusely welcomed Democrat newcomers who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, those Democrat newcomers are getting rid of Republican residents, Republican organizations, and Republican companies in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton once and for all.)
https://www.ourstate.com/mount-olive-welcomed-haitian-immigrants-created-community/

AXIOS
— All the platforms that have banned or restricted Trump so far – Sara Fischer, Ashley Gold
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about the biggest Trump-haters in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.axios.com/platforms-social-media-ban-restrict-trump-d9e44f3c-8366-4ba9-a8a1-7f3114f920f1.html

INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump supporters plotting second ‘insurrection’ before Biden’s inauguration, says Scaramucci. Former staffer says president ‘has to be taken away from the White House’ and warns of further attacks.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/trump-biden-inauguration-capitol-riot-b1785382.html

January 10 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump should be removed from office after Capitol riots.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/majority-of-americans-say-trump-should-be-removed-from-office-poll/9525912/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters “Call For President Trump To ‘Pack Up And Go’ Outside Trump Tower.”
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/09/activists-call-for-president-trump-to-pack-up-and-go-outside-trump-tower/
— Rally Held In Favor Of Ending COVID-19 Restrictions, Including School Closures
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/09/rally-held-in-favor-of-ending-covid-19-restrictions-including-school-closures/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois faces major challenges amid COVID fallout as Speaker Madigan struggles to hold onto power – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-illinois-future-20210110-hq32qs55nrdvbj52u3bgdvgl4u-story.html
— Police unions, others air concerns over criminal justice proposal pushed by Legislative Black Caucus: ‘This bill goes beyond reasonable reform’ – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-general-assembly-lame-duck-20210110-pxve2aleqbgzlitx3eafcm7y24-story.html
— Backlash from many fellow Republicans is swift for Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-josh-hawley-capitol-backlash-20210108-775mnvr2mbfmpofydrparxpuii-story.html
— Man killed in shootout with Evanston cops went on rampage in Chicago first, killing 3 — including University of Chicago student — and wounding 3 – ROSEMARY SOBOL, PAIGE FRY and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-evanston-police-shooting-20210110-fuuvp77odzcnbdpobhiztnthca-story.html

WBEZ
— Ives To Return Campaign Cash From CEO Bradley Rukstales Charged In Capitol Riot – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-politician-to-return-campaign-cash-from-ceo-charged-in-capitol-riot/467252da-3441-45b3-8a01-88eb9aea4a28

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Higher education reform bill unveiled – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/09/legislature-considers-higher-education-reform-bill/6612844002/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Though Trump may be leaving, fascism lingers.”
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/real-talk-though-trump-may-be-leaving-fascism-lingers/article_7195582f-7dd5-561c-8dde-a16826c0cbe8.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Woman in her 40s among four COVID-19 deaths reported in DuPage County Saturday, 342 new cases – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/09/woman-in-her-40s-among-four-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-dupage-county-saturday-342-new-cases/

WSIL TV
— Advocates, opponents make their case to lawmakers on massive criminal justice proposal – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2021/01/09/advocates-opponents-make-their-case-to-lawmakers-on-massive-criminal-justice-proposal/

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Squelched by Twitter, Trump seeks new online megaphone.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/squelched-by-twitter-trump-seeks-new-online-megaphone

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trumpism Suffers Untold Damage In Its Collision With The U.S. Capitol.”
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/09/954891484/trumpism-suffers-untold-damage-in-its-collision-with-the-u-s-capitol
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Now The World Gets To See The Difference’ BLM Protesters On The Capitol Attack.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/now-world-gets-see-difference-blm-protesters-capitol-attack#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Race.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/lies-we-tell-ourselves-about-race#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Measure creating reparations committee advances at Illinois statehouse – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/measure-creating-reparations-committee-advances-at-illinois-statehouse/article_fd40269c-52c9-11eb-9cb7-a76b09aa4b5b.html
— Sweeping last-minute changes to Illinois system of justice faces opposition from police groups – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/sweeping-last-minute-changes-to-illinois-system-of-justice-faces-opposition-from-police-groups/article_6d196cd6-52c4-11eb-998d-3b28e4dc43a3.html

WIRE POINTS
— The Illinois General Assembly finally meets, but won’t tackle what matters. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/the-illinois-general-assembly-finally-meets-but-wont-tackle-what-matters-wirepoints/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans slam Dems’ months-long ‘defund the police’ push in wake of Capitol attack – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/10/republicans-slam-dems-months-long-defund-police-pu/
— How to save the Republican Party. Trump has brought the party to the brink of extinction. – Alex Blecker
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/9/how-to-save-the-republican-party/

FOX NEWS
— Conservatives, others claim Twitter removed thousands of followers. The drop could be due to many users voluntarily leaving Twitter for Parler, as well. – Peter Aitken
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/conservatives-celebrities-claim-twitter-removed-thousands-followers
— Twitter, Facebook banning of Trump continues crackdown on conservatives — censorship dangerous. People applauding the banning of President Trump by Big Tech would be outraged if the companies took the same action against radical Democrats. – Patrice Lee Onwuka
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-twitter-facebook-patrice-onwuka
— Trump’s standing in GOP takes a hit after Capitol riots, Georgia loss: ‘This hurts,’ strategist says. A Republican strategist calls the suspension of Trump’s Twitter account ‘a major blow’ – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-standing-gop-takes-hit

BLAZE
— Top Republican senator declares President Trump committed ‘impeachable offenses’ The highest-ranking Senate Republican to make such a declaration – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/pat-toomey-trump-impeachable-offenses

NEWSMAX
— Because of Big Tech, ‘We Don’t Have a Free Country’ – Phill Kline
https://www.newsmax.com/us/phillkline-bigtech-trump-censorship/2021/01/09/id/1004921/

PJ MEDIA
— Big Tech Siege Continues: Amazon Follows Google and Apple in Getting Rid of Parler – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2021/01/09/big-tech-siege-continues-amazon-follows-google-and-apple-in-getting-rid-of-parler-n1327671

DAILY NEWS
— Political Director Of ABC News Talks About ‘Cleansing’ America Of Trump Supporters
(DIERSEN: Who will take the lead in the following to cleanse Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://dailyheadlines.net/political-director-of-abc-news-talks-about-cleansing-america-of-trump-supporters/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Focus on What Matters – Tim Hetzner
(DIERSEN: I focus on putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email every morning and every evening. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus on a) stopping me from putting together and sending out those emails and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
https://devotions1.lccportal.org/2021/01/10/focus-on-what-matters/

EPOCH TIMES
— Amazon to Remove Parler From Its Web Hosting Service – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/amazon-to-remove-parler-from-its-web-hosting-service_3650535.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters says “Republicans wrestle over removing Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533458-republicans-wrestle-over-removing-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “Trump supporters organized the Capitol riot online.” Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/533450-trump-supporters-organized-the-capitol-riot-online
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater say “The fight for the Latino vote has just begun.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/533476-the-fight-for-the-latino-vote-has-just-begun

CNN
— Democratic National Committee eyes new mandate in post-Trump era – Dan Merica
(DIERSEN: Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.wicz.com/story/43149072/democratic-national-committee-eyes-new-mandate-in-post-trump-era

NBC NEWS
— Amazon suspends hosting Parler on its servers over violent content. Google and Apple suspended the conservative-oriented social media platform after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. – Ahiza García-Hodges and Dennis Romero
(DIERSEN: Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/amazon-suspends-hosting-parler-its-servers-citing-violent-content-n1253648
— Travel security tightened for members of Congress after harassment. The new measures come after at least three lawmakers were confronted at airports by Trump supporters. – Alex Moe and Alicia Victoria Lozano
(DIERSEN: Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/travel-security-tightened-members-congress-after-harassment-n1253647

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters says “Trump Isn’t the Only One. Facebook and Twitter should target others who have large followings and spread misinformation.” According to my critics/opponents, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails spread misinformation. According to them, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents viciously punish me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/technology/trump-misinformation-superspreaders.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “As Trump Reels, Fox News Has a Message for Viewers: Stick With Us. As allies abandon the president, his favorite network revives familiar villains for the Biden era. And the prospects for a Trump TV media venture are greatly diminished.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/business/media/fox-news-trump-tv.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Despite Chaos and Big Losses, Republicans Still Control Most of Georgia. Democrats had huge breakthroughs in winning the presidential vote and two Senate runoff elections. But power in the state’s government largely remains in the hands of Republicans.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/us/10georgia-republicans.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters says “The G.O.P.’s New Distancing Policy After years of excusing or ignoring President Trump’s most inflammatory rhetoric, many Republicans are backing away at the last minute.” Those who distance themselves from me a) reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform, b) promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) focus on destroying those like me who do not glorify and praise them, do not pander to them, do not serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or do not give money to them, and/or e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/us/politics/republicans-trump-capitol.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Amazon suspends Parler, threatening to take pro-Trump site offline indefinitely – Tony Romm and Rachel Lerman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/09/amazon-parler-suspension/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Capitol siege was planned online. Trump supporters now planning the next one. Twitter cited dangerous talk and online planning in banning Trump’s account.” Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/09/trump-twitter-protests/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters says “This is the America that Black people know.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/09/cori-bush-capitol-mob-white-supremacy-government/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “For anti-Trump Americans, calamity spurs a muted sense of vindication.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/capitol-riot–vindication-trump/2021/01/09/4195a966-5216-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html

DESERET
— Who is the most trusted voice in America? – Dennis Romboy
(DIERSEN: I should ask the following who is their most trusted source for government and political news and commentary and why: a) the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) the leaders of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) Republican Precinct Committeemen in Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, d) Republican Precinct Captains in Cook County, and e) religious and conservative leaders in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/1/9/21542674/trusted-voice-america-bill-gates-oprah-obama-dolly-parton-taylor-swift-tom-hanks

BOSTON GLOBE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “Trump’s Twitter ban is a step toward ending the hijacking of the First Amendment. Tech companies and other digital advocates typically resist regulation by saying they’re standing up for freedom of speech. But they’ve been pushing a warped version of the idea.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/10/opinion/stretching-first-amendment/

BALTIMORE SUN
— More arrests: Men pictured carrying off lectern, chasing cop in QAnon shirt and the ‘Q Shaman’ all detained after Capitol mob – AP
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-nw-capitol-mob-arrests-20210109-zpis5gsb4nfdvpsvvg43bxwxby-story.html

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “To save America, Republicans must show the way away from Trump. Some have begun.”
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/trump-conspiracy-theories-democrats-republicans-pennsylvania-maria-panaritis-20210110.html

UNION LEADER & PADUCAH SUN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “It’s a fallacy that Trump supporters haven’t been heard.” Who will take the lead in the following to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all: a) your precinct, b) your municipal district, c) your municipality, d) your township, e) your county district, f) your county, g) your congressional district, h) Illinois, i) America, j) your township/ward Republican organization, k) your Republican county party organization, and l) Illinois Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/columnists/jonah-goldberg-its-a-fallacy-that-trump-supporters-havent-been-heard/article_49877cee-dec5-5b34-b939-f30525473c92.html
https://www.paducahsun.com/opinion/columnists/it-s-a-fallacy-that-trump-supporters-haven-t-been-heard/article_c48b175f-b5f1-5332-9e40-5ec1ff525ed0.html

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “In wake of Trump and storming of the US Capitol, Republicans face uncertain future.”
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/01/10/us-capitol-riot-republican-trump-michigan/6597373002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “United by disinformation, Trump’s supporters share dueling accounts of Jan. 6 insurrection.”
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2021/01/10/trumps-lies-united-supporters-insurrection-left-them-divided/6603392002/

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Capitol riots could lead to America’s rebound if we embrace facts and listen.”
https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2021/01/10/editorial-capitol-insurrection-could-fuel-americas-rebound-if-we-embrace-facts/6579511002/

LEWISTON TRIBUNE
— AP’s anti-Trump commentary masquerades as news – Marvin F. Dugger
https://lmtribune.com/opinion/ap-s-anti-trump-commentary-masquerades-as-news/article_cc0b80ad-6faf-5940-91ac-6282c8ceeb4c.html

WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “Democracy-loving conservatives must split from GOP.”
https://wcfcourier.com/opinion/columnists/column-democracy-loving-conservatives-must-split-from-gop/article_4b55df8f-75fd-5fa0-9397-1abfdb0a3252.html

SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
— The conservative’s bad bargain with Donald Trump – CAL THOMAS
https://siouxcityjournal.com/opinion/columnists/cal-thomas-the-conservative-s-bad-bargain-with-donald-trump/article_4afaaed0-146e-542c-b879-a0a231f5c5f3.html

UVALDE LEADER NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Assault on nation’s Capitol is Trump’s scarlet letter .”
https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/assault-on-nations-capitol-is-trumps-scarlet-letter/

HAVASU NEWS
— The sad legacy of Donald Trump – Michael Reagan
https://www.havasunews.com/opinion/the-sad-legacy-of-donald-trump/article_92a76286-531f-11eb-b8fb-833d4d31f2cc.html

GRAND JUNCTION SENTINEL
— What does the future hold for the GOP? – CHARLES ASHBY
https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-gop/article_65d16b06-51f0-11eb-a7ca-4ba70f9e62a1.html

USA TODAY
— Jake Angeli, who wore fur hat and horns as mob raided U.S. Capitol, arrested and charged – Richard Ruelas and Craig Harris
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/09/jake-angeli-qanon-man-fur-hat-horns-capitol-riot-arrested/6609039002/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— A day before the riot at the Capitol, people received a call from a group of Republican attorneys general urging them to ‘march’ – Yelena Dzhanova
https://www.businessinsider.com/republican-ags-called-people-before-capitol-riot-and-said-march-2021-1

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— HOW TO EXPAND DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE – LAUREN WEBER
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers officially announce that they will not hire those who are the following and that they will get rid of their employees who are the following: Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-expand-diversity-in-the-workplace-11610204183
— In Capitol Riot, Communications Between Agencies Hampered Forceful Response. Calls for some reinforcements took hours to approve as police and federal agents tried to squelch uprising. Supporters of President Trump clashed with police and security forces as they stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. – Scott Calvert, Nancy A. Youssef and Sadie Gurman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-capitol-riot-communications-between-agencies-hampered-forceful-response-11610242709

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— More Arrests in Capitol Riot as More Video Reveals Brutality. Police have arrested more Capitol rioters as more graphic details of the insurrection emerge. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2021-01-09/man-accused-of-stealing-pelosis-lectern-charged-in-invasion

INQUISITR
— Conservative Candace Owens Calls On People To Boycott Apple Products In Tweet Sent From Her iPhone – Nathan Francis
https://www.inquisitr.com/6443488/candace-owens-apple-boycott/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “Inequality, racism and polarization set stage for Trump’s ‘American carnage.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/10/trump-american-carnage-inequality-racism-polarisation
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Tyrants gaze with glee at what Trump has done to American democracy.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/10/tyrants-gaze-with-glee-at-what-trump-has-done-to-american-democracy

January 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account – AP
(DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, Twitter should be required to get a court order before doing that.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/twitter-permanently-suspends-trumps-account/9476538/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to the “Trump allies” who planned and promoted the rally that led to the Capitol attack?
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-allies-helped-plan-promote-rally-that-led-to-capitol-attack/9477293/
— DC riots: Local Trump supporters say president not to blame for violence at US Capitol – Craig Wall
(DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) attended a Trump rally, f) gave money to Trump, and/or g) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/local-trump-supporters-say-president-not-to-blame-for-violence-at-us-capitol/9478444/
— Democratic momentum builds for potential fast-track Trump impeachment House vote next week – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/democratic-momentum-builds-for-potential-fast-track-impeachment-next-week/9465113/

NBC5
— Illinois CEO Fired from Suburban Company Following Arrest in US Capitol Riot
(DIERSEN: I attended a Bob Dole rally in Wheaton in 1996. That made my Democrat GAO superiors furious. SEE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1996/07/05/dole-takes-pulse-of-the-heartland/913b56e4-dd07-4491-9bb3-7de45ad54d5f/ )
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-ceo-fired-from-suburban-company-following-arrest-in-us-capitol-riot/2412077/
— Pelosi Tells House to Move Forward With Impeachment If Trump Does Not Resign – Jacob Pramuk
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/house-could-move-to-impeach-trump-by-next-week-top-democrat-says/2411571/
— 15 Members of Congress From Illinois Support Trump’s Removal From Office – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/15-members-of-congress-from-illinois-support-trumps-removal-from-office/2411443/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account – Austin Williams
(DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, Twitter should be required to get a court order before doing that.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/twitter-permanently-suspends-donald-trumps-account
— Mexico leader condemns Facebook, Twitter for blocking Trump – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mexico-leader-condemns-facebook-twitter-for-blocking-trump

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes quashing tax breaks for businesses as General Assembly returns to Springfield – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-lame-duck-20210109-nykblsdoynehnmitz6hwjnexi4-story.html
— Nancy Pelosi, Dems draft new articles of impeachment against Trump, expected to introduce them as soon as Monday: ‘We must take action’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-impeachment-25th-amendment-20210108-z5zn2qi3hbeghkv3ohykgkyotu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “He’s on his own: Trump’s grip on GOP in Washington begins to crumble as some Republicans flee from the president.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-republicans-20210109-gxykwlz5avgw3hfajoczll7qim-story.html
— Freshman congresswoman apologizes for invoking Hitler | Chicago police union boss sorry for downplaying Capitol riots | Krishnamoorthi on Trump and the military – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-mary-miller-apology-catanzara-sorry-lightfoot-schools-spin-20210108-uyqwux7ybnbwbherps6abtdfp4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As Madigan hangs on, House Democrats wait for full field of speaker candidates to emerge – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2021/1/8/22221275/madigan-michael-illinois-house-speaker-democrats
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters want Kinzinger a) to drive the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump out of the Republican Party, b) to drive the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump out of the Republican Party, c) to drive the 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump out of the Republican Party, and d) to drive the 157 in my precinct voted for Trump out of the Republican Party.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/8/22221471/adam-kinzinger-president-trump-insurrection-us-capitol-rich-miller
— Sun-Times sued over stories about Trump Tower tax appeal. Mauro Glorioso, a former executive of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, contends the newspaper libeled him.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2021/1/8/22220697/sun-times-sued-libel-mauro-glorioso-trump-tower-tax-appeal
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “No running away. Donald Trump soon will be gone, but we can’t give a pass to those who made his worst actions possible. May their duplicity stick to them like Velcro.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/8/22220680/trump-officials-blame-responsible-actions-mcconnell-capitol-mob-editorial

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Illinois Black Caucus introduces sweeping police legislation, faces opposition from law enforcement. Massive bill ends qualified immunity, collective bargaining for unions and eliminates cash bail. – Raymon Troncoso
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2021/01/07/illinois-black-caucus-introduces-sweeping-police-legislation-faces-opposition-law-enforcement/6589541002/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Freshman U.S. Representative Mary Miller Bullied by Deceitful Leftists and Abandoned by Cowardly Republicans – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/freshman-u-s-representative-mary-miller-bullied-by-deceitful-leftists-and-abandoned-by-cowardly-republicans/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DARREN BAILEY SPEAKS OUT ON IL GOP’S DIRECTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/darren-bailey-speaks-out-on-il-gops-direction-.html
— GOP ILLINOIS SENATE LEADER DESIGNATE SAYS TRUMP “ABDICATED PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/gop-illinois-senate-leader-designate-says-trump-abdicated-principles-of-freedom.html
— KINZINGER CALLS FOR TRUMP’S OUSTER VIA 25TH AMENDMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/kinzinger-calls-for-trumps-ouster-via-25th-amendment.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 9,277 new confirmed and probable cases; 126 additional deaths; 3,777 hospitalized; 780 in the ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.5 percent average test positivity rate; COVID-19 news roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/08/9277-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-126-additional-deaths-3777-hospitalized-780-in-the-icu-85-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-95-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-covid-19-news-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Pelosi says she talked to chairman of Joint Chiefs about taking nuclear codes from Trump – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/8/pelosi-says-she-talked-chairman-joint-chiefs-about/
— Republicans rip Democrats’ ‘double standards’ on violence – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/7/lee-zeldin-rips-democrats-double-standards-violenc/
— Republicans rethink Trump support amid Capitol siege fallout, administration exodus – Dave Boyer and Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/7/republicans-rethink-donald-trump-support-amid-capi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Several lawmakers ‘glad to be armed’ during Capitol Hill invasion, Rep. Thomas Massie says – Carly Roman
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rep-thomas-massie-lawmakers-glad-armed-during-capitol-hill-invasion

GOPUSA
— Murkowski becomes first GOP senator to call on Trump to resign – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100254
— Utah Man With A History Of Organizing Violent Antifa, BLM Protests, Was Inside The Capitol
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100254
— Now The Outrage? Biden, Media Shocked Over ‘Mostly Peaceful Protest’ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100208

BREITBART
— Tucker Carlson: GOP Leaders Despise Their Own Voters – TRENT BAKER
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/08/tucker-carlson-gop-leaders-despise-their-own-voters/
— Google Employee Ashley Edwards Calls for Retribution Against GOP Politicians – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/01/08/google-employee-ashley-edwards-calls-for-retribution-against-gop-politicians/

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Calls Capitol Riots ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Urged To Create White House Post Targeting Extremists – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters call you an extremist, and even worse things, if you do not share their hatred of Trump.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/08/biden-domestic-terrorism-no-fly-list-capitol-riot-trump-supporters/

EPOCH TIMES
— Twitter Removes Trump’s Account From Its Platform – MIMI NGUYEN LY
(DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, Twitter should be required to get a court order before doing that.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/twitter-removes-trump-from-its-platform_3649669.html

THE HILL
— Democrats poised to impeach Trump again – SCOTT WONG AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/533340-democrats-poised-to-impeach-trump-again
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Once the slam-dunk nominee, Trump’s 2024 aspirations already toast after Capitol chaos.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/533363-once-the-slam-dunk-nominee-trumps-2024-aspirations-already-toast-after
— Murkowski becomes first GOP senator to call on Trump to resign – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533419-murkowski-calls-on-trump-to-resign-i-want-him-out

REUTERS
— U.S. House Democrats to introduce impeachment charges against Trump on Monday
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-articles/u-s-house-democrats-to-introduce-impeachment-charges-against-trump-on-monday-sources-idUSKBN29D2NR

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “The Deplatforming of President Trump. He is running out of places to post.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/business/dealbook/trump-facebook-twitter-deplatforming.html

NEW YORK POST
— RNC chair Ronna McDaniel re-elected, tells Democrats to ‘buckle seatbelts’ – Ebony Bowden
https://nypost.com/2021/01/08/rnc-chairwoman-ronna-mcdaniel-unanimously-re-elected/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump faith advisers condemn insurrection, but say benefits of presidency will last longer than ‘controversies’ – Michelle Boorstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/01/08/evangelical-trump-support-abortion-israel-religious-freedom-regulation/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s pledge of an orderly transition is as worthless as he is.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-pledge-of-an-orderly-transition-is-as-worthless-as-he-is/2021/01/08/cd94efbc-5167-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html

BLOOMBERG
— Christie Joins Chorus of Trump Supporters Disavowing President
(DIERSEN: How will the following respond to pressure to disavow Trump and to disavow Trump’s supporters: your Republican congressman, the next chairman of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), the IRP officers, your representative on the IRP State Central Committee, the offices of your Republican county, township, and/or ward party organizations, your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, and the Republican candidates on April 6, 2021 ballots?)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-08/christie-joins-chorus-of-trump-supporters-disavowing-president

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— What Experts on Extremism Want From the Biden Administration
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters call you an extremist, and even worse things, if you do not share their hatred of Trump.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/01/what-experts-on-extremism-want-from-the-biden-administration.html
— Pelosi Prepares to Impeach Again
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/01/republicans-challenge-electoral-vote-count-live-updates.html

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE UNITED STATES
— League of Women Voters of the United States Calls for Immediate Removal of President Donald Trump
https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-united-states-calls-immediate-removal-president-donald

LGBTQ NATION
— Literally every LGBTQ House member is calling for Donald Trump’s impeachment Two gay House members – David Cicilline and Mondaire Jones – are helping lead the charge. – Alex Bollinger
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/literally-every-lgbtq-house-member-calling-donald-trumps-impeachment/

January 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-his-term-is-ending-transition-will-be-orderly/9429355/
— Pelosi, Schumer call for President Trump’s removal via 25th Amendment or impeachment
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pelosi-schumer-call-for-trumps-removal-via-25th-amendment/9420150/
— US Capitol Riot: Illinois congress members call for President Trump to be removed from office – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-congress-members-call-for-president-trump-to-be-removed-from-office/9431581/
— Washington DC news: 2 from Illinois among those arrested, charged in protests, riots
https://abc7chicago.com/riot-in-washington-dc-inverness-capitol-riots/9440321/
— Zuckerberg extends Trump’s Facebook, Instagram lockout indefinitely
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-facebook-instagram-accounts-locked-indefinitely/9436755/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters use the Capitol Hill riot to paint police as being racists.
https://abc7chicago.com/many-see-stark-difference-in-police-treatment-of-trump-mob-blm-protesters/9446738/

NBC5
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider in a statement called the language “wrong and disgusting.” “We urge Congresswoman Miller to apologize,” Schneider’s statement read.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-congresswoman-who-invoked-hitler-responds-after-backlash/2410622/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters use the Capitol HILL riot to paint police as being racists.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/us-capitol-riot-sparks-questions-about-americas-racial-divide/2411110/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/i-hurt-for-our-country-michelle-obama-draws-attention-to-racial-disparities-after-u-s-capitol-riot/2410849/

CBS2
— Capitol Officer Dead, Laptop Stolen During Capitol Chaos
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/8452739-20210108013049-capitol-officer-dead-laptop-stolen-during-capitol-chaos/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago demonstrators react to unrest in D.C. – Nate Rodgers
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-demonstrators-react-to-unrest-in-d-c

WGN RADIO
— Conservative media decry Capitol riot, but grievances remain – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/conservative-media-decry-capitol-riot-but-grievances-remain/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Biden – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/7/22219743/trump-condemns-capitol-riot-concedes-to-biden
— Chicago-area CEO and suburban tattoo artist among those arrested at Capitol – Jon Seidel and Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2021/1/7/22219260/federal-charges-mob-riot-capitol-leffingwell-alberts-bradley-rukstales-david-fitzgerald
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “After Capitol violence, remove Trump now to protect American democracy. We simply cannot trust to luck that a recurrence of Wednesday’s mob action – or something far worse – won’t happen again during the nearly two weeks remaining in Trump’s term in office.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/7/22219329/donald-trump-congress-capitol-mob-action-25th-amendment-impeachment-editorial
— The Republican Party must find its way back home. We must work for the common good and stop perceiving the opposition party as the enemy. – Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/7/22219349/republican-party-future-illinois-gop
— There’s a history of white supremacists interpreting government leaders’ words as encouragement. They thrive today on protests against stay-at-home orders, especially protests featuring guns. – Shannon M. Smith
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/7/22218924/white-supremacy-kkk-jim-crow-reconstruction-pandemic-protests-shannon-smith

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump concedes to Biden and condemns violent mob as Capitol siege forces painful new questions across government – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-mob-capitol-building-20210107-ju2cdvv7h5ha7mvedhric25umq-story.html
— Election races set for Waukegan Township, North Chicago – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-waukegan-township-election-st-0111-20210107-imqeyxd7lra2rpd77yolwox5la-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois lawmakers seek to add 75 new cannabis licenses in move to allow more minority ownership in lucrative pot industry – ROBERT MCCOPPIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-illinois-marijuana-2nd-round-dispensary-licenses-20210107-4ypdex46fzbs7koc2msybsskdq-story.html
— Kinzinger, others call for removing Trump | Police union boss Catanzara downplays Capitol riot | Congresswoman attempts to clarify ‘Hitler’ comment – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kinzinger-trump-25th-amendment-miller-hitler-spin-20210107-a4k3i6wpa5dm7lyonuctuncfk4-story.html
— Chicago police union leader downplays Capitol riot in radio interview, drawing rebuke from mayor – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-fop-catanzara-riot-comments-20210107-idno2frly5bprdkil33d5u2cdm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Invoke the 25th Amendment. Trump needs to go.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-trump-25th-amendment-20210107-4oq5qivucvbati5kgxdalxkkdm-story.html
— Even after the Capitol insurrection, Trump won’t let go of GOP – NOLAN FINLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-capitol-riots-trump-gop-future-20210107-ct4kfe2vbvhcxpptkoxs3jrevm-story.html
— Illinois’ do-nothing legislature will finally convene. Its inaction took a big toll. – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-illinois-general-assembly-pandemic-inaction-greising-20210107-ieyav5hubrawbewevedzj6nwke-story.html
— The storming of the Capitol. A sacrilege, a grievous desecration. – PATRICK T. REARDON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-capitol-riots-sacrilege-democracy-20210107-mcanu4peb5hh7jppftoebp4yna-story.html
— Trump incited a seditious mob. How should he be held accountable? – STORER H. ROWLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-capitol-siege-trump-hold-accountable-20210107-rmozzjbnd5cvpajqvmodegp4fe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Newly inaugurated Illinois GOP congresswoman was attacking Democrats in citing Adolf Hitler.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-gop-congresswoman-mary-miller-says-hitler-remarks-about-democrats-20210108-wka4fva76naurmvehfcrzocdca-story.html
— 2 suburban men are arrested and Chicago real estate agent is fired following US Capitol siege – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-roselle-tattoo-arrested-capitol-invasion-20210107-y462njdfhvhrtgff753fgcibwa-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘The president is unwell’: Suburban lawmakers call for Trump’s removal from office – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210107/the-president-is-unwell-suburban-lawmakers-call-for-trumps-removal-from-office

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger: Remove ‘unmoored’ Trump from office. “It’s time to invoke the 25th amendment and end this nightmare.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/kinzinger-remove-unmoored-trump-office
— Chicago’s police union president says he understands Capitol mob’s ‘frustration’ “This is not some mass insurrection, coup attempt,” the president of the union representing Chicago police officers said today. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicagos-police-union-president-says-he-understands-capitol-mobs-frustration

INDIANA GAZETTE
— Council adopts new technology for meetings – CHAUNCEY ROSS
(DIERSEN: One of the top priorities for chairmen of political organizations is to assure that monthly meetings are held. While I was the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, I assured that the organization held a breakfast meeting the third Saturday of every month except August when it held a picnic and December when it held a Christmas party. If I was still the organization’s chairman, the organization would be continuing the aforesaid.)
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/council-adopts-new-technology-for-meetings/article_3de7615c-50fd-11eb-9740-53f7ef8a2f3d.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Local Trump supporters weigh in on riot at nation’s Capital – Tessa Bentulan
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/pro-trump-supporters-rally-at-illinois-statehouse
— After years of slow steps, Facebook muzzles Trump – AP
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to muzzle me during the last 20 years. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/timeline-after-years-of-slow-steps-facebook-muzzles-trump

AURORA PATCH
— Trump’s Removal From Office ‘Must Be Immediate’: Underwood. Rep. Lauren Underwood said the country cannot wait until Jan. 20 to kick Trump out of office after Wednesday’s “violent, treasonous attack.” – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/trumps-removal-office-must-be-immediate-underwood

GLENVIEW PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Do you know the name of your Republican Committee Person?” and says “Every one of us in Cook County, save two Townships, has an elected (or appointed) Republican office holder; they need to know how you feel!!”
(DIERSEN: 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. What does the future hold for Trump supporters in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, in your county, and in Illinois? From what I see, the more of the following that is true about you, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters will do to get rid of you once and for all: a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary, c) voted for Trump in the November 3, 2020 election, d) displayed a Trump yard sign, e) gave money to Trump, f) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, and/or g) are running for an office as a Republican in the April 6, 2021 election.)
https://patch.com/illinois/glenview/do-you-know-name-your-republican-committee-person
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I spoke yesterday to a lifelong and staunch Democrat, a former candidate for elected office. I shared with her my conflict. She encouraged me to stay in the party and to make a change internally. As a resident of Cook County, that might not be easy. The fealty for the Head of the Republican Party (45) is disgusting to me. I have been and will continue to be a NEVER Trump Republican, and I have supported the Lincoln Project. . .Local governance and elections are the bedrock of our Constitutional Form of Government. People often say we are a Democracy when in actuality, we are a Representative Republic. In Illinois, the most basic unit of our government is the Republican and Democratic Committeewomen and Men elected to serve our respective parties. In Suburban Cook County, these representatives are ELECTED every four years at the Primary election for Governor. The political subdivision is the Township. At the March 20, 2018, Primary election, the following Republican Township Committeepersons were elected without opposition (please remember this point). . . I would venture to say that MOST Republican Primary Voters have no idea who their elected Committeeperson currently is, and even fewer have met them. The next Cook County Committeeperson election is likely March 15, 2022. A simple question should be put to every one of these elected leaders. On January 6, 2020, were you supportive of the Presidents incendiary remarks and, by extension, him; or do you stand for the Rule of Law, our Federal and State Constitutions, and the real Republican Party ideals which were on clear display before 2015. If you don’t like the answer you get, I hope that you will consider becoming a candidate for Republican Committeeperson. Our party must decide, are we with the 45th President or not. Only then, I believe, we will be able to relay the foundational stones of the Republican Party, one that I hope to be proud of again. If we can’t make an elegant transition to better government in the next four years I will turn in my lifelong Republican credentials.)

CENTER SQUARE
— Session could include police reforms, criminal justice reforms and cannabis legislation – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/session-could-include-police-reforms-criminal-justice-reforms-and-cannabis-legislation/article_e8f93002-512f-11eb-a9c4-cb7f8a47615f.html

WIREPOINTS
— Deniers Still Refuse To Face Causes of Illinois Population Loss – Mark Glennon
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 1978 to drive those who share my demographics out of Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, and my precinct. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://wirepoints.org/deniers-still-refuse-to-face-causes-of-illinois-population-loss-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— House Speaker refuses to allow reporters access to 40,000 square foot chamber
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/07/house-speaker-refuses-to-allow-reporters-access-to-40000-square-foot-chamber/

— One million cases so far in Illinois; 8,757 new confirmed and probable cases; 177 additional deaths; 3,921 hospitalized; 783 in the ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.8 percent average test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/07/one-million-cases-so-far-in-illinois-8757-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-177-additional-deaths-3921-hospitalized-783-in-the-icu-85-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-98-percent-average-test-positi/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Facebook blocks Trump indefinitely, at least ‘until the peaceful transition of power is complete’ – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/7/facebook-blocks-trump-indefinitely-least-until-pea/
— Pence ‘very upset’ with Trump, GOP senator says – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/7/mike-pence-very-upset-donald-trump-gop-senator-say/
— Federal prosecutors to file 15 criminal cases against Capitol protesters – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/7/federal-prosecutors-file-15-criminal-cases-against/

GOPUSA
— The Anarchy On Our Streets Started In 2016, When The Democrats Renounced Democracy
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100116

BLAZE
— Facebook to ban and remove photos and videos from Capitol protest; content labeled as ‘promotion of criminal activity’ – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/facebook-ban-capitol-protest-content-trump-account
— Cop who shot pro-Trump rioter in US Capitol suspended – Chris Field
https://www.theblaze.com/news/cop-shot-trump-rioter-capitol-suspended
— San Diego woman fatally shot inside US Capitol was 14-year veteran and ‘strong supporter’ of Trump. Ashli Babbitt served four tours with U.S. Air Force.
https://www.theblaze.com/news/identity-confirmed-of-woman-killed-in-us-capitol-during-protest

BREITBART
— Biden Claims U.S. Capitol Rioters Treated ‘Differently’ than Black Lives Matter Protesters – HARIS ALIC
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2021/01/07/biden-claims-us-capitol-rioters-treated-differently-black-lives-matter-protesters/
— VP Chief of Staff Marc Short Barred from White House Grounds: Trump’s ‘Blaming Me for Advice to VP’ – HANNAH BLEAU
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about political consultants who hint/imply/argue/shout that I give Republican candidates bad advice. Better yet, I should sue those political consultants.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/07/vp-chief-of-staff-marc-short-barred-from-white-house-grounds-trumps-blaming-me-for-advice-to-vp/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Was Yesterday’s Brawl At The U.S. Capitol A False Flag Operation?
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/was-yesterday-s-brawl-at-the-u-s-capitol-a-false-flag-operation

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Patriots rallied, Antifa and its handlers created an incident, and Mike Pence betrayed us Yesterday was historic – and not in a good way – STEVEN MOSHER
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/patriots-rallied-antifa-and-its-handlers-created-an-incident-and-mike-pence-betrayed-us

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Michelle Obama Wants Big Tech to Permanently Ban Trump – Mary Chastain
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who want to ban me and ban my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, and my precinct. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/01/michelle-obama-wants-big-tech-to-permanently-ban-trump/

EPOCH TIMES
— White House Condemns Violence at Capitol, Assures ‘Orderly Transition of Power’ – MIMI NGUYEN LY
https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-condemns-violence-at-capitol-assures-orderly-transition-of-power_3648291.html
— 55 Charged After DC Protests, Top Prosecutor Says – EMEL AKAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/55-charged-after-dc-protests-top-prosecutor-says_3648329.html

THE HILL
— Kinzinger calls for invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump – SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/533112-first-gop-lawmaker-calls-for-invoking-25th-amendment-to-remove-trump
— Schumer calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked after Capitol riots – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533124-schumer-calls-for-25th-amendment-to-be-invoked-after-capitol-riots
— Transportation Secretary Chao resigns in protest – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/533167-transportation-secretary-chao-resigns-in-protest
— Some on right blame antifa, not Trump, for mob at Capitol – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/533088-conservatives-blame-antifa-not-Trump-for-violence-at-capitol
— Shellshocked GOP ponders future with Trump – JONATHAN EASLEY, BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/533246-shellshocked-gop-ponders-future-with-trump
— Betsy DeVos resigns as Education Secretary – JOSEPH CHOI
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/533281-betsy-devos-resigns-as-education-secretary?rnd=1610071939

POLITICO
— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he will fire Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mike Stenger when Democrats take the majority later this month after the pro-Trump riots in the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/07/security-fallout-in-capitol-could-be-swift-455803

NBC NEWS
— Capitol rioter in horned hat gloats as feds work to identify suspects. “The fact that we had a bunch of our traitors in office hunker down, put on their gas masks and retreat into their underground bunker, I consider that a win,” Jake Angeli said. – Rich Schapiro and Michael Kosnar
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/capitol-rioter-horned-hat-gloats-feds-work-identify-suspects-n1253392

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans Splinter Over Whether to Make a Full Break From Trump. Republicans face a disturbing prospect: that Wednesday’s Trump-inspired violence could linger for decades as a stain on the party. – Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/politics/trump-republicans.html
— Pelosi threatens to pursue impeachment if Trump’s cabinet does not remove him using the 25th Amendment. – Nicholas Fandos
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/politics/pelosi-schumer-25-amendment.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Transportation Secretary Chao to resign – John Wagner, Felicia Sonmez and Marisa Iati
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/07/congress-election-biden-capitol-live-updates/
— Blame Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for the mob at the Capitol. The big Internet platforms have invoked “free speech” to protect their own interests for far too long. – Dipayan Ghosh
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to blame me and to blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/01/07/social-media-facebook-capitol-mob/
— U.S. records its deadliest day of the pandemic while eyes are fixed on mob storming Capitol – Paulina Firozi, Jacueline Dupree and Meryl Kornfield
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/07/covid-coronavirus-updates/

NEWSWEEK
— World Leaders Condemn ‘Disgraceful, Distressing’ Violence at U.S. Capitol – SOO KIM
https://www.newsweek.com/world-leaders-reactions-us-capitol-raid-riots-protests-trump-supporters-1559602

WASHINGTON BLADE
— LGBTQ groups condemn Capitol siege, back Trump removal from office
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/01/07/lgbtq-groups-condemn-capitol-siege-back-trump-removal-from-office/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Republicans Expect Crime to Increase Under Biden
(DIERSEN: When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/police_crime/republicans_expect_crime_to_increase_under_biden

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
— ‘Three people threatened to shoot me.’ Journalists describe covering mob violence at the US Capitol – Katherine Jacobsen
https://cpj.org/2021/01/three-people-threatened-to-shoot-me-journalists-describe-covering-mob-violence-at-the-us-capitol/

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s Banana Republicans: Eight GOP senators and 139 House members – including Ted Cruz and Kevin McCarthy – are branded ‘treason caucus’ and face calls for expulsion for objecting to Biden victory AFTER Capitol riot.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9122311/Seven-senators-138-House-members-called-treason-caucus-face-calls-expulsion-Congress.html

January 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Georgia runoff election: Biden, Trump warn of high stakes with Senate majority at stake – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-trump-warn-of-high-stakes-of-georgia-senate-runoffs/9370053/

NBC5
— Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Won’t Face Criminal Charges: Kenosha County DA No officers involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake will be charged in the August 2020 shooting
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/officer-who-shot-jacob-blake-wont-face-criminal-charges-kenosha-county-da/2408273/
— Georgia’s Critical Senate Runoffs Are Too Close to Call as Polls Close – Jacob Pramuk
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/georgias-critical-senate-runoffs-are-too-close-to-call-as-polls-close/2408700/
— GOP Pollster Says ‘the Next 48 Hours Are Going to Be Among the Worst’ Ever for Republicans – Kevin Stankiewicz,
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/gop-pollster-says-the-next-48-hours-are-going-to-be-among-the-worst-ever-for-republicans/2408175/

WTTW
— Dividing Party, Republicans Poised to Challenge Biden Win
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/05/dividing-party-republicans-poised-challenge-biden-win

FOX NEW CHICAGO
— Georgia begins counting ballots in Senate runoff elections that will decide balance of power – Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow and Russ Bynum
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/senate-majority-up-for-grabs-as-georgians-head-to-the-polls-for-run-off-elections
— Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object? – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/electoral-college-vote-count-what-will-happen-in-congress-when-republicans-object

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Live 2021 Election Results See below for live Georgia election results.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/results/
— Don’t even think about it, Springfield lawmakers – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-tax-hike-madigan-pritzker-20210105-ibufbuuvjbgyfbwkzvnq4lrsxq-story.html
— Illinois county officials begin clearing low-level marijuana possession cases from court records – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/ct-sta-will-county-marijuana-expungement-st-0106-20210105-hb5lpyotfbfp7nrhcppgzmrkc4-story.html
— Half of CPS teachers expected to return to schools Monday failed to show up, as CEO calls out aldermen who oppose reopening plan: ‘Why the concern now?’ – HANNAH LEONE, KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-schools-reopening-plan-principal-union-attacks-district-20210105-uigfhflnafepbazdj4kugdfbey-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says ‘exponential increase’ of COVID-19 vaccines needed to fight spread of coronavirus. – GREGORY PRATT, MADELINE BUCKLEY, ALICE YIN and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-vaccines-second-doses-20210105-34pgyimohbesndxyxg2dvvugyy-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot says she apologized to Anjanette Young | Kenosha cop won’t face charges in Blake shooting | Today’s Georgia special elections to determine balance of power in U.S. Senate – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-anjanette-young-jacob-blake-decision-oberweis-spin-20210105-q2pn536atvedloruwx53fywf4i-story.html
— Alleging voting irregularities, state Sen. Jim Oberweis contests Rep. Lauren Underwood’s reelection in U.S. House – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-oberweis-challenge-20210105-7gf3u7fovjfedlxaiiu2gp6kfm-story.html
— Open Chicago schools. City Hall and CPS, do not back down. – PAUL VALLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-cps-ctu-reopening-schools-vallas-20210105-lh7c75pw7jgxxa6w5egahmsu3u-story.html
— Electoral boards race clock to settle disputes and meet voting deadlines – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-politics-during-pandemic-st-0106-20210105-konyo6zflffpxeyyjdkyayg4ji-story.html
— Georgia election updates: Polls close in two critical races that will determine control of US Senate and fate of Biden’s agenda – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-georgia-runoff-election-results-20210105-torujxxjizdzphqhempcuohwl4-htmlstory.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— #notyou? — Democratic women leading the charge to muzzle the speaker. State Rep. Ann Williams is the latest to say she is considering running for speaker when the newly elected General Assembly convenes next week. House Democratic Caucus Chair Kathleen Willis has thrown her hat in the race, and state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announced that she’s seeking the House’s top leadership post back in October. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/5/22215794/democratic-women-speaker-madigan-williams-willis-kifowit
— 40% of Chicago teachers and staff didn’t report to schools as ordered, district says. CPS CEO Janice Jackson said those who continue to ignore their orders will face progressive discipline, but that it’s in nobody’s interest to fire teachers. – Nader Issa and Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/1/5/22214895/chicago-public-schools-coronavirus-teachers-return-classroom-in-person-instruction-ctu-cps-covid-19
— It could take year and a half to vaccinate all Chicago residents if feds don’t speed up pace, Lightfoot says. The mayor called on President-elect Joe Biden to deliver significantly more doses of vaccine after the effort by the Trump administration has fallen way short. – Brett Chase
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/1/5/22215498/where-get-vaccine-delivery-lori-lightfoot-donald-trump-joe-biden

DAILY HERALD
— After losing election, Skillicorn calls it quits early – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210105/after-losing-election-skillicorn-calls-it-quits-early-
— Already sworn in, Underwood disregards Oberweis’ attempt to toss election results – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210105/already-sworn-in-underwood-disregards-oberweis-attempt-to-toss-election-results
— Rickert officially resigns as Kane County treasurer – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210105/rickert-officially-resigns-as-kane-county-treasurer
— Oak Brook electoral board votes to keep Drake Hotel owner on April ballot – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210105/oak-brook-electoral-board-votes-to-keep-drake-hotel-owner-on-april-ballot
— GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210105/gop-lawmakers-introduce-fair-maps-legislation

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois House Republicans trying to quickly pass redistricting reform – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/05/illinois-house-republican-propose-redistricting-reform/6551834002/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Party leaders work to find replacement for Brady in state senate – Brittni Clemons
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/party-leaders-work-to-find-replacement-for-brady-in-state-senate/

WSIL TV
— Maps without Madigan: Republicans file proposal for independent redistricting commission – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2021/01/05/maps-without-madigan-republicans-file-proposal-for-independent-redistricting-commission/

OAK LAWN PATCH
— Cook County Saw Record Number Of Gun-Related Deaths In 2020 – Gillian Smith
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/cook-county-saw-record-number-gun-related-deaths-2020

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Grogan says vote must be challenged after numbers don’t add up, echoes Trump sentiment
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/570742007-grogan-says-vote-must-be-challenged-after-numbers-don-t-add-up-echoes-trump-sentiment

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— IL State Rep Allen Skillicorn Resigned; Moving to Arizona – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/01/il-state-rep-allen-skillicorn-resigned-moving-to-arizona/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/05/covid-19-roundup-71/
— 6,839 new confirmed and probable cases; 126 additional deaths; 3,905 hospitalized; 800 in ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.8 percent average test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/05/6839-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-126-additional-deaths-3905-hospitalized-800-in-icu-85-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-98-percent-average-test-positivity-rate/
— Statehouse reporters to Speaker Madigan: Lift unnecessary session coverage restrictions
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/05/statehouse-reporters-to-speaker-madigan-lift-unnecessary-session-coverage-restrictions/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump presses Pence to upend Electoral College: ‘The Vice President has the power’ – Dave Boyer, Gabriella Muñoz and Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/5/mike-pence-pressured-reject-electoral-college-resu/

GOPUSA
— Congress Has Officially Gone Gender Crazy
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=99955
— Are Georgia And The Media Preparing Public For Another Delay In Reporting The Results?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100006
— Trump: Fox News Unwatchable
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=99904

EPOCH TIMES
— GOP Senators Objecting to Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona Electoral Votes: Brooks – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/gop-senators-objecting-to-georgia-pennsylvania-arizona-electoral-votes-brooks_3644758.html

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump privately admits it’s over, but wants to brawl for attention.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/05/donald-trump-election-challenge-455233

NBC NEWS
— No charges filed against Kenosha officers in Jacob Blake shooting. Even before announcing his findings, the Kenosha County District Attorney pleaded for peace. – David K. Li and Doha Madani
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-charges-filed-against-kenosha-officers-jacob-blake-shooting-n1252739

NEW YORK TIMES
— We Built Google. This Is Not the Company We Want to Work For. Our company’s motto used to be “Don’t be evil.” An organized work force will help us live up to it. – Parul Koul and Chewy Shaw
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/opinion/google-union.html

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/winning-election-not-enough-perpetrators-must-tried-punished/

January 3 Morning Edition

ABC7
— ‘We need more vaccine’: Coronavirus vaccine progress falls short as health officials wait for more shipments. More than 1K Americans have died a day from the coronavirus since December 1st. – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/health/logistics-failure-health-officials-left-waiting-as-covid-19-vaccine-shipments-fall-short-/9300152/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 23 shot, 4 killed, in Chicago so far this holiday weekend
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/10-shot-2-killed-in-chicago-so-far-this-holiday-weekend

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “New session of Congress to begin as a growing number of Republicans join Trump’s effort to subvert the will of voters.” What is the will of the majority of the voters in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county? How strongly do they want governments to get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, homeowners, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-congress-new-session-20210103-25yxe5o6izbaraqigfnswtksum-story.html
— Companies grapple with workers missing vacation – NOAM SCHEIBER
(DIERSEN: Between 1978 and 1992, my wife and I went on many vacations. She worked for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions ( https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/u-s-league-of-savings-institutions.asp ) which had quarterly meetings at luxury destinations across America which she attended as its Corporate Secretary. I routinely accompanied her on those trips. Often, after the meetings were over, we visited nearby national parks. Further, I went on vacations with a coworker to Hawaii, Mexico, Bahamas, and Jamaica while I worked for IRS 1973-1976. Needless-to-say, my envy-filled IRS and GAO Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious. Overwhelmingly, their spouses had little or no income.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sns-nyt-pandemic-missing-vacation-20201229-vwufyi2ekfgaxezb7g4kmppruy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210102/news/301029931/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County surpasses 60,000 COVID-19 cases with 227 infections reported Saturday, 7 deaths – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/03/dupage-county-surpasses-60000-covid-19-cases-with-227-infections-reported-saturday-7-deaths/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Pence Backs Republican Lawmakers’ Plan To Object To Electoral College Results
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/more-republicans-announce-plans-object-electoral-college-results#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use police actions against Blacks to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/reflecting-year-protests-racial-justice#stream/0

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: No more ‘he’ and ‘she’: New rules for the U.S. House go gender neutral. – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/2/no-more-he-she-father-mother-new-house-rules-go-ge/

TOWNHALL
— MAGA Patriots Must Win the GOP Civil War – Gavin Wax
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters want the Republican Party to get rid of Trump-supporters including the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the157 in my precinct who voted for Trump. How will the leaders of a) the Illinois Republican Party, b) the leaders of your Republican county/township/ward party organizations, and c) Republican elected officials who represent your precinct react to pressure to get rid of Trump supporters? In my precinct, in all likelihood, the 157 who voted for Trump also voted for the other Republican candidates on the ballot. If they had not done that, all the Democrat candidates would have gotten far more votes than the Republican candidates.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/gavinwax/2021/01/03/maga-patriots-must-win-the-gop-civil-war-n2582465
— 64 Days of Angst for Trump Supporters – Jeff Davidson
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2021/01/03/64-days-of-angst-for-trump-supporters-n2582463

EPOCH TIMES
— Pence Welcomes Efforts by Lawmakers to Object to Electoral College Votes on Jan. 6 – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/pence-welcomes-efforts-by-lawmakers-to-object-to-electoral-college-votes-on-jan-6-report_3641319.html

NATIONAL INTEREST
— Fourteen Points for Reviving America – Grover G. Norquist
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs want everyone to think of themselves as a) being members of protected groups and b) being discriminated against. Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.)
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/grover-norquist-fourteen-points-reviving-america-175159
(FROM THE ARTICLE: End identify politics/racial discrimination and quotas. On election day, the largest state in the nation, California, voted 55-45 to maintain their stated ban on racial discrimination in employment and education. The ban was enacted by a popular initiative in 1996 known as Prop 209. With this rejection of racial quotas in a vote of the people, the Supreme Court is more likely to be comfortable ruling that all racial quotas and discrimination by the government is unconstitutional. This would be a body blow to the identity politics of the Left.)

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Candace Owens warns of real ‘evil’: ‘Racist Democrats rebranded segregation as black empowerment’ – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/03/candace-owens-warns-of-real-evil-racist-democrats-rebranded-segregation-as-black-empowerment-1011985/
— Portland mayor mocked for admitting appeasement hasn’t worked to quell Antifa, vows to crack down – Jon Dougherty
(DIERSEN: What demands have protected groups made on your mayor and how has your mayor responded, how is your mayor responding, and how will your mayor respond? Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, and/or have health problems.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/02/portland-mayor-mocked-for-admitting-appeasement-hasnt-worked-to-quell-antifa-vows-to-crack-down-1011861/
— Georgia Dem Warnock: Trump’s America ‘needs to repent for supporting its worship of whiteness’ – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/03/georgia-dem-warnock-trumps-america-needs-to-repent-for-supporting-its-worship-of-whiteness-1012027/

THE HILL
— World’s richest people added $1.8T to their combined wealth in 2020 – CELINE CASTRONUOVO
(DIERSEN: What do the world’s richest people think of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? How strongly do the world’s richest people blame those who are the aforesaid for all the world’s problems?)
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/532358-worlds-richest-people-added-18t-to-their-combined-wealth-in-2020

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Why Donald Trump poses an existential threat to the future of the Republican Party.” Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters want the Republican Party to get rid of Trump-supporters including the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the157 in my precinct who voted for Trump. How will the leaders of a) the Illinois Republican Party, b) the leaders of your Republican county/township/ward party organizations, and c) Republican elected officials who represent your precinct react to pressure to get rid of Trump supporters? In my precinct, in all likelihood, the 157 who voted for Trump also voted for the other Republican candidates on the ballot. If they had not done that, all the Democrat candidates would have gotten far more votes than the Republican candidates.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/02/politics/donald-trump-john-thune-kristi-noem-republican-party/index.html

CNBC
— From vaccines to safe socialization: Here’s what to expect in 2021, according to experts – Cory Stieg
(DIERSEN: Everyone should expect that in 2021, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will do everything that they can to use the pandemic to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, homeowners, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/02/covid-19-what-to-expect-in-2021.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— — DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Pence Welcomes Futile Bid by G.O.P. Lawmakers to Overturn Election.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/02/us/politics/gop-senators-josh-hawley-election.html
— Asian-American Voters Can Help Decide Elections. But for Which Party? They surged to the polls in 2020 and could help swing the Georgia Senate runoffs. Activists and experts say it is long past time for both Democrats and Republicans to pursue them. – Matt Stevens
(DIERSEN: How have Republican Asian-Americans who have ran for government offices on ballots in your precinct been treated by a) your Republican township/ward party organization, b) your Republican county party organization, c) Illinois Republican Party, and d) the Republican leaders of your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/03/us/politics/asian-american-voters.html
— A Covid-19 Relief Fund Was Only for Black Residents. Some Left Out Sued. Oregon earmarked $62 million to explicitly benefit Black individuals and business owners. Now some of the money is in limbo after lawsuits alleging racial discrimination. – John Eligon
(DIERSEN: To give preference to one protected group is to discriminate against another protected group. Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/03/us/oregon-cares-fund-lawsuit.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Early vaccination in prisons, a public health priority, proves politically charged – Isaac Stanley-Becker
(DIERSEN: Democrats want members of protected groups to be vaccinated first. Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/02/covid-vaccine-prisons/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If people in Nordic countries are so happy, why do all the non-Whites in the world want to immigrate to America? Ever-increasingly, the Democrats and the RINOs who run America give more preference to non-Whites and especially to non-Whites who are female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, non-Christian, and/or who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/01/02/fact-check-denmark-among-happiest-countries-but-isnt-no-1/4107107001/

AMERICAN PRESS INSTITUTE
— The lost meaning of ‘objectivity’
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am not a journalist a) because journalists cannot be conservative or Republican, b) because I am not paid for what I do, c) because I do not have a degree in journalism, d) because I refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) because I do not glorify and praise them, and f) because I do not give them money.)
https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/journalism-essentials/bias-objectivity/lost-meaning-objectivity/

MOTLEY FOOL
— Why Facebook Stock Jumped 33% in 2020 – Joe Tenebruso
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote the Democrat Facebook. They want everyone a) to spend all their time on Facebook, b) to stop reading emails including GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) to stop visiting websites including www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/01/02/why-facebook-stock-jumped-33-in-2020/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Shares of Facebook climbed 33% last year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The social media titan saw its user base and engagement levels rise during the coronavirus pandemic, as people sought ways to remain in contact with family and friends while staying safe. So what. Facebook’s daily active users increased by 12% year over year to 1.8 billion in the third quarter. Across its entire family of apps — which includes Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger — the social media giant’s monthly active users rose 14% to a staggering 3.2 billion. That helped to drive a 22% jump in revenue to $21.5 billion. Net income, meanwhile, surged 29% to $7.8 billion, or $2.71 per share. These gains came despite an industrywide slowdown during the COVID-19 crisis, as many companies pulled back on ad spending in the early stages of the pandemic.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DECEMBER 28, 2020 FLASHBACK: 72% of Republicans See Trump As Model for Party’s Future
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/december_2020/72_of_republicans_see_trump_as_model_for_party_s_future

INQUIRER
— Ageism – Mario D. Dalangin
https://opinion.inquirer.net/136550/ageism

January 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Ted Cruz among senators to object to Electoral College certification of Joe Biden presidency
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ted-cruz-plans-objection-to-electoral-college-certification/9289536/
— Chicago holiday weekend gun violence leaves 17 shot, 3 killed across city
https://abc7chicago.com/17-shot-3-killed-in-chicago-over-holiday-weekend/9282783/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 4,762 cases, 29 coronavirus deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4762-covid-19-cases-29-coronavirus-deaths-/9289024/
— Better Government Association wants to know Illinoisans’ hopes for state in new year
(DIERSEN: Conservatives support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. Conservatives want Illinois to stop promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination; the aforesaid drag Illinois down financially.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/bga-wants-to-know-illinoisans-hopes-for-il-in-2021/9285552/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Sen. Mitch McConnell’s home in Kentucky vandalized – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/sen-mitch-mcconnells-home-in-kentucky-vandalized

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats made history on election day in Kane County in 2020 – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-faces-pierog-st-0103-20210102-ivkkbwr5j5czvaulodslivv4gy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Growing number of Republican lawmakers join Trump in effort to overturn the election. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Saturday announced a coalition of 11 senators who have been enlisted for Trump’s effort to subvert the will of American voters. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/2/22210747/growing-number-of-republican-lawmakers-join-trump-in-effort-to-overturn-the-election

DAILY HERALD
— Condominiums are spoke on real estate cycle – David M. Bendoff
(DIERSEN: I owned condominiums 1972-1984 and now again stating last month.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20210102/condominiums-are-spoke-on-real-estate-cycle
— McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210102/news/301029933/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announces he’ll oppose certification of Biden victory, demands emergency audit – Russell Falcon
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/illinois-capitol-news/texas-sen-ted-cruz-announces-hell-oppose-certification-of-biden-victory-demands-emergency-audit/

FOX ILLINOIS
— GOP senators to seek emergency audit of election results – AUSTIN DENEAN
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/gop-senators-seek-emergency-audit-of-election-results

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wsiltv.com/2021/01/02/thrive-shares-challenges-during-first-year-of-recreational-marijuana/

WIREPOINTS
— Wirepoints has a comprehensive pension reform plan to help fix Illinois.
https://wirepoints.org/pensionsolutions/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL 14 – No Word on Oberweis Recount
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/02/il-14-no-word-on-oberweis-recount/
— First Vaccines in McHenry County Go to Medical Folks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/01/first-vaccines-in-mchenry-county-go-to-medical-folks/
— Another “Stop the Steal” Rally in Schaumburg on the 3rd
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/01/another-stop-the-steal-rally-in-schaumburg-on-the-3rd/
— More Unemployment Money for Illinois as Pritzker Administration Cannot Stop Fraud
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/12/31/more-unemployment-money-for-illinois-as-pritzker-administration-cannot-stop-fraud/
— Republican Federal Income Tax Law Cut Home Values in McHenry County Over 8%, Data for Other Metro Counties
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/12/31/republican-federal-income-tax-law-cut-home-values-in-mchenry-county-over-8/
— Child Trafficking Charges Expanded against Illegal Aliens
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/12/30/child-trafficking-charges-expanded-against-illegal-aliens/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Anonymous donor gives Central Illinois Foodbank $500K gift – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/2/anonymous-donor-gives-central-illinois-foodbank-50/

FOX NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters at Fox News give Donna Brazile a platform to promote hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/georgia-senate-runoff-donna-brazile

AMERICAN THINKER
— Stopping the Democrats – Tom Keltner
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/stopping_the_democrats.html
— Dems plan rules changes for incoming House that weaken rights of GOP minority and eliminate ‘gendered terms’ – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/dems_plan_rules_changes_for_incoming_house_that_weaken_rights_of_gop_minority_and_eliminate_gendered_terms.html
— Antifa celebrates the new year by trashing downtown Portland – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/antifa_celebrates_the_new_year_by_trashing_downtown_portland.html
— The Stupid Party strikes again – Carol Brown
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/the_stupid_party_strikes_again.html
— Building your ‘digital ark’ for an age of techno-repression – Michael Devon
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/building_your_digital_ark_for_an_age_of_technorepression.html

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois expunges nearly 500,000 cannabis-related records
(DIERSEN: To use pot illegally is to shout that you reject the rule of law.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/illinois-expunges-nearly-500000-cannabis-related-records/

TOWNHALL
— 11 GOP Senators Refuse to Certify the Election Results Until One Requirement Is Met – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2021/01/02/cruz-is-leading-a-gop-senate-coalition-to-oppose-election-results-n2582448
— Why Antifa Decided to Vandalize Pelosi’s Home – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2021/01/02/antifa-targets-nancy-pelosis-house-n2582438

PJ MEDIA
— Black Man at Brown University Forced Out of His Job by Rich, White Leftists – BRYAN PRESTON
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/bryan-preston/2021/01/02/black-man-at-brown-university-forced-out-of-his-job-by-rich-white-leftists-n1300799

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Dems objected to electoral votes of 3 GOP presidents. Did you hear from Romney, Sasse or Kinzinger? – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/02/dems-objected-to-electoral-votes-of-3-gop-presidents-did-you-hear-from-romney-sasse-or-kinzinger-1011750/

EPOCH TIMES
— 11 More GOP Senators to Object to Electoral College Votes – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/11-more-gop-senators-to-object-to-electoral-college-votes_3641087.html
— Federal Court Rules Trump Can Bar Uninsured Immigrants From Entering United States – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/federal-court-rules-trump-can-bar-uninsured-immigrants-from-entering-united-states_3641039.html
— Facebook Shuts Down Page for GOP Senate Campaigns Just Before Georgia Runoffs – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/facebook-shuts-down-page-for-gop-senate-campaigns-just-before-georgia-runoffs_3640865.html

THE HILL
— 11 Senate Republicans say they will object to Electoral College results Wednesday – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/532366-11-senate-republicans-say-they-will-object-to-electoral-college-results-on
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Why Democratic gains in the suburbs will outlast Trump.” Ever-increasingly, hypocritical hate-filled hypocritical Republican-hating hypocritical Republican-haters hypocritically move in to DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there. I should write a book about such hypocritical hate-filled hypocritical Republican-hating hypocritical home buyers in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/532359-why-democratic-gains-in-the-suburbs-will-outlast-trump
— Biden VA pick faces ‘steep learning curve’ at massive agency – ELLEN MITCHELL
(DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors wasted my knowledge of IRS. GAO audits IRS. After working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 level, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, in 1980, when I was 31 year old, I transferred from IRS to GAO. My Democrat GAO superiors refused to assign me to audits of IRS 1980-1985 and then from 1989 until they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/531950-biden-va-pick-faces-steep-learning-curve-at-massive-agency
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But service groups and unions worry that limited firsthand experience with the VA may lead to a slow start for McDonough, 51, if he ends up taking the helm of what’s considered one of the most difficult federal agencies to run due to its sheer size and scope. . .But you can only see and learn so much at a time,” said Joe Chenelly, executive director of Amvets, a veterans advocacy group with more than 250,000 members. “I do think there’s a steep learning curve to move into something so massive.”)

NEW YORK POST
— Democrats take early lead as early voting ends in Georgia runoffs – Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2021/01/02/democrats-take-early-lead-as-early-voting-ends-in-georgia/
— Teaching ‘white fragility’ is bad for kids of color – Rav Arora
https://nypost.com/2021/01/02/teaching-white-fragility-is-bad-for-kids-of-color/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But then, in that same week, my 15-year-old brother told me he is learning about the concept of “systemic racism” in his English class. His teacher instructed her students that white people in our society are privileged and people of color are marginalized and disadvantaged. She went on to divide the class into groups and told them to discuss “white fragility” — the feeling of discomfort white people experience when forced to confront racial inequality. But the lesson actually left my brother, one of five people of color in his class, feeling awkward and discomforted. What he had been raised to see as a trivial and unimportant trait — the color of his skin — was suddenly spotlighted and politically charged, and all his white classmates were implicitly being told to see him as different from them, and vice versa. In the wake of protests after the police killing of George Floyd, the influence of Robin DiAngelo’s 2018 book “White Fragility” has spread far and wide. It has dominated Amazon and New York Times bestseller lists. It has been discussed on late-night TV, in workplace diversity seminars, and now even in children’s classrooms. Seattle Public Schools held training for teachers in which they were told the US is a “race-based white-supremacist society” and white teachers must “bankrupt [their] privilege in acknowledgment of [their] thieved inheritance,” according to documents recently obtained by journalist Christopher Rufo. . .The most troubling aspect of the White Fragility doctrine — and the broader “anti-racist” movement — is that race is considered the defining feature of human experience.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Trump Allies in Congress Plan to Challenge Joe Biden’s Electoral College Win. Effort on Jan. 6 to get House, Senate to overturn some states’ election results could force debate and votes. – Siobhan Hughes and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-trump-allies-in-congress-plan-to-challenge-joe-bidens-electoral-college-win-11609588800
— Several GOP Senators Plan to Contest Some Electoral College Results. The move by Trump allies isn’t expected to succeed in overturning President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/group-of-gop-senators-plans-to-reject-some-electoral-college-results-11609613305

MORNING HERALD
— What are you doing in 2021? – CATHY BROWNFIELD
(DIERSEN: I will continue to put together a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and send it out each and every morning and each and every evening.)
https://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2021/01/what-are-you-doing-in-2021/

NEWSWEEK
— Trump’s Flagship Golf Resort Has Now Lost $61 million in Six Years – BRENDAN COL
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-golf-resort-turnberry-now-lost-61-million-six-years-1558490
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes a hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater.
https://www.newsweek.com/john-bolton-donald-trump-republicans-tear-apart-1558499

January 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Mitt Romney slams vaccine distribution roll out: ‘As incomprehensible as it is inexcusable’ – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccine-mitt-romney-rollout-pfizer/9280958/

NBC5
— In Georgia, Biden’s Presidency Meets Early Defining Moment. In his last visit, Biden called Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler “roadblocks” – Bill Barrow
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/in-georgia-bidens-presidency-meets-early-defining-moment/2406371/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Name change for CPS’ Agassiz Elementary expected to be the first of many. The decision to rename the Lake View school for one of three Black women is expected to be followed by similar undertakings at dozens of CPS schools. – Nader Issa and Lauren FitzPatrick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/1/1/22197836/cps-louis-agassiz-elementary-name-change-expected
— Wisconsin police monitor recreational marijuana in Illinois. A 2017 report on the effect legal recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington had on neighboring states found “a sharp increase in marijuana possession arrests in border counties.” But checks with police along the Illinois-Wisconsin state line have shown no such rise, so far. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2021/1/2/22204742/marijuana-illinois-recreational-pot-sales-chicago-wisconsin-police-monitor-state-line-impact

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— End of the Lipinski era: A 45-year political reign on Chicago’s Southwest Side comes to a close – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-dan-lipinski-william-chicago-southwest-side-20210102-vfetdanqx5foza5gvsa4nrszpa-story.html
— Old railroad corridors near Chicago transformed into all-weather trails for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing – JEANINE BARONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/ct-trav-rails-to-trails-0103-20210102-bmkiqagstbgkbcfov7uq4do5du-list.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path (aka IPP) is one of the nation’s oldest rail-trails, dating to 1967. Following the right of way of the former Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad, the IPP consists of three main branches, each making for a delightful day trip from Chicago. (Wheaton, the central trailhead for all three, is just 30 miles from the Windy City.) Along the more urban Main Branch, Villa Park is worth a stop. Its Historical Museum housed in a reclaimed train depot displays several old train signals outside. Other remnants of the route’s railroad past are found in Wheaton’s Volunteer Park, where a contemporary sculpture was created from spikes, bolts and part of the Roarin’ Elgin’s original third rail. The 13-mile Aurora Branch is especially leafy, owing to the necklace of forest preserves along the way, including the St. James Farm. This former equestrian estate displays many horse-related bronzes and reliefs that will enthrall art enthusiasts. It also makes for serene picnicking beside a parcel of prairie gardens and a cattail pond. Not far from Wheaton, the 14-mile-long Elgin Branch slips into the verdant Lincoln Marsh Natural Area, where a network of nature trails with observation points — including a floating boardwalk — offer birders the opportunity to spot great egrets, green herons and other species.)

WBEZ
— Look At Who’s Eyeing A Run To Replace Jesse White, The State’s Most Popular Democrat. Illinois’ long-serving secretary of state says he won’t be seeking reelection in 2022. – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/people-are-lining-up-to-replace-the-states-most-popular-democrat/5da39810-d8d4-406d-b503-89c2f537ea5c

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Embattled Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan gets backing for reelection from majority of Latinx Caucus – Rick Pearson
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/embattled-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-gets-backing-for-reelection-from-majority-of-latinx-caucus/article_cee62f3f-3c46-5c2c-b847-bc7da94b02d8.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Breen fumes at governor’s latest mandates: ‘Small business has been left to die under Pritzker’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/568292999-breen-fumes-at-governor-s-latest-mandates-small-business-has-been-left-to-die-under-pritzker
— Curran criticizes governor’s handling of COVID-19 crisis: ‘The way we’ve closed the state is really a tragedy’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/568281879-curran-criticizes-governor-s-handling-of-covid-19-crisis-the-way-we-ve-closed-the-state-is-really-a-tragedy
— Dabrowski blasts governor’s COVID-19 response: ‘There is no data being presented that justifies it’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/568894205-dabrowski-blasts-governor-s-covid-19-response-there-is-no-data-being-presented-that-justifies-it

FOX NEWS
— Trump the clear Republican ‘front-runner’ in next White House race. Trump, Pence, other potential 2024 GOP contenders to attend major Republican Party meeting next week. – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-clear-republican-frontrunner-2024-white-house-race

AMERICAN THINKER
— We Don’t Need To Accept The ‘New Normal’ The Left Is Forcing On Us – Caren Besner
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, the ‘New Normal’ is the demise of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, homeowners, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/we_dont_need_to_accept_the_new_normal_the_left_is_forcing_on_us.html

DAILY CALLER
— McConnell Again Blocks Standalone $2,000 Stimulus Check Bill – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/01/mcconnell-again-blocks-standalone-2000-stimulus-check-bill-new-years-covid-19-coronavirus/

EPOCH TIMES
— Proposed House Rules Seek to Erase Gendered Terms Such as ‘Father, Mother, Son, Daughter’ – MIMI NGUYEN LY
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ, that is, ever-increasingly, Democrats promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the destruction of the traditional family.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/proposed-house-rules-seek-to-erase-gendered-terms-such-as-father-mother-son-daughter_3640653.html

THE HILL
— Congress overrides Trump veto for the first time – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/532321-congress-overrides-trump-ndaa-veto
— Five GOP contenders — other than Trump — for 2024 – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/531796-five-gop-contenders-other-than-trump-for-2024

NEW YORK TIMES
— Immigrant Neighborhoods Shifted Red as the Country Chose Blue – Weiyi Cai and Ford Fessenden
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/20/us/politics/election-hispanics-asians-voting.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Across the United States, many areas with large populations of Latinos and residents of Asian descent, including ones with the highest numbers of immigrants, had something in common this election: a surge in turnout and a shift to the right, often a sizable one. The pattern was evident in big cities like Chicago and New York, in California and Florida, and along the Texas border with Mexico, according to a New York Times analysis of voting in 28,000 precincts in more than 20 cities. Joseph R. Biden Jr. beat President Trump in almost all of these places en route to his record popular vote victory. But the red shifts, along with a wave of blue shifts in Republican and white areas, have scrambled the conventional wisdom of American politics and could presage a new electoral calculus for the parties.)
— Virginia Judge Won’t Try Black Man in Courtroom Lined With White Portraits. David Bernhard, a circuit court judge, wrote in his decision that the display of portraits of white judges “is based on a non-racial principle, yet yields a racial result.” – Derrick Bryson Taylor
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout a) that if Whites achieve more than minorities, it is because of Republican racism and b) that if men achieve more than women, it is because of Republican sexism.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/01/us/virginia-judge-white-portraits.html
— FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution Is Going Away. Good Riddance. The dollar figure that the federal financial aid form spits out has long left families confused and despondent. And then there are those great expectations. – Ron Lieber
(DIERSEN: How much money did you expect your parents to pay for your bachelor’s degree? I did not expect my parents to pay anything. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother never attended high school and she never worked outside the home until after he died. My outstanding parents provided me with room and board 1966-1968 while I took classes at UIC, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/your-money/fafsa-expected-family-contribution.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump rips ‘Pathetic!!!’ Senate GOP for blocking $2,000 checks – Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2021/01/01/trump-rips-pathetic-senate-gop-for-blocking-2k-checks/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— What’s at Stake in Georgia. Here’s the difference between a Democratic and Republican Senate this year. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-at-stake-in-georgia-11609540879
— Never Think You’re Too Old to Become a Beginner – Tom Vanderbilt
(DIERSEN: My Democrat and IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers and subordinates demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a failed late-coming beginner in accounting and in auditing. They stressed that I did not a) take and pass the CPA examination until I was 30 in 1979, b) earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul until I was 31, and c) take and pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination until I was 32. They would have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-new-years-resolutions-never-think-youre-too-old-to-become-a-beginner-11609426707
— The Future Turns 50 This Year – Daniel Casse
(DIERSEN: What did you do in 1971? I started the year when I was 22 years old a) working for Firestone Stores as the Retail Sales Manager in its Chicago Heights store, b) taking a graduate business course at UIC, c) pursuing a financial hardship draft deferment, and d) driving a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. Then, I accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile, and that changed everything because Oldsmobile withdrew that job offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint after my Firestone Store manager had rudely fired me for accepting that offer. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS to be a GS-7 (currently $47,965/year) Revenue Officer in Chicago. As an IRS employee, I was a member of the National Treasury Employees Union. I accepted my Firestone Store manager’s offer to come back and work part-time. I lived in Crete with my mother and brother. After my Charger was stolen in Chicago, I bought a new 1972 Corvette and a 1962 Chevy Bel Air. Late in the year, Loyola accepted me into its Graduate School of Business.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-future-turns-50-this-year-11609537573

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Fires Back at Fox News Host Mark Levin Who Called for His Defeat: ‘Outrage for Profit’ – CHRISTINA ZHAO
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-lawmaker-fires-back-fox-news-host-who-called-his-defeat-outrage-profit-1558473

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Nasdaq Proposed Rule Would Require Board Diversity and Transparency
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about groups that are ever-increasingly in the minority in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO). I would focus on groups that support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on how little if at all that IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders defend or promote the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/nasdaq-proposed-rule-would-require-board-diversity-and-transparency
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In its proposal, Nasdaq emphasized that this year’s “social justice movement has brought heightened attention to the commitment of public companies to diversity and inclusion.” The proposal also cites several academic publications that studied the relationship between diverse boards and improved financial performance and corporate governance. As a result, the proposal seeks to encourage companies to have boards of directors that better reflect the country’s diverse population. The proposal would accomplish this goal by requiring a few things from companies. Under the proposed rule, Nasdaq-listed companies, subject to certain exemptions, would be required to: report on their annual proxy statements or websites statistical information regarding the gender, race, and LGBTQ+ makeup of their boards; and have at least two diverse directors: one who self-identifies as female and one who self-identifies as “an [u]nderrepresented minority” or “a member of the LGBTQ+ community.” Companies with corporate boards that do not satisfy the diversity requirements would be required to explain in their annual proxy statements or on their websites why they did not meet the requirements. The term “underrepresented minority” will be construed in accordance with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) definitions, which include: “Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian, Native American or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or Two or More Races or Ethnicities.” Gender, underrepresented minority status, and LGBTQ+ status would be self-identified. According to the proposal, requiring an explanation from companies that do not satisfy the diversity requirements would provide investors with additional information so they can make more informed investment decisions. Nasdaq would phase the rule in over a period of several years. The proposed rule would require at least one diverse director no later than two years after the rule’s approval, and two diverse directors no later than four years after approval for companies listed on two of Nasdaq’s tiers, or five years for a third tier.)

REASON
— “Diversity” Nonsense Cost Tens of Thousands of Lives. Moderna Delayed its Vaccine Trials to Ensure it had “Enough” Minority Representation. – DAVID BERNSTEIN
(DIERSEN: How many protected groups are you a member of? Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, non-Trump supporters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, and/or have health problems.)
https://reason.com/volokh/2021/01/01/diversity-nonsense-cost-tens-of-thousands-of-lives/

NATION
— The Past and Future of the Left in the Democratic Party. Centrist Democrats who blamed the left for election losses would do well to remember the people who have fought for and shaped the party’s history. – Michael Brenes and Michael Koncewicz
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about groups that are ever-increasingly in the minority in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO). I would focus on those who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on how little if at all that IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders defend or promote the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/left-history-democratic-party/