June 4, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Saint Ignatius priest grazed while confronting suspected catalytic converter thieves in Little Italy – Rob Hughes
https://abc7chicago.com/post/italy-chicago-shooting-today-st-ignatius-priest-jeremiah/14907272/
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in forcing LGBTQ on everyone.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/mayor-brandon-johnson-local-leaders-raise-progress-pride/14906569/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. My Democrat superiors in the federal government had great success in promoting hatred against Republicans. I became eligible to take early retirement in 1993 when I was 45 years old. I was able to survive another 4 years before my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” and gave by Black subordinate my job and my preferred corner office. If there had been as much Democrat-generated hatred within GAO against Republicans back then as there is now, they would have succeeded in forcing me to retire much sooner. They forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997 even though I had earned my third job-related master’s degree and my sixth job-related professional certification that year. Previously, I had earned job related professional certifications in 1996,1994,1990, 1981, and 1979 and I had earned a job-related professional license in 1981.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-city-chicago-officials-encourage-community-submit/14906518/

NBC5
— ‘Flash mob’ involving hundreds of teens leads to cancellation of suburban carnival. Posen police said just before 7 p.m. Sunday that officers were working to disperse crowds after a “large fight” broke out, the second such incident to take place at the carnival since it began. – Regina Waldroup (COMMENT: Posen today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-carnival-abruptly-shut-down-early-due-to-large-fight-police-say/3453275/
— Sidewalk snow removal pilot sparks intense debate among Chicago lawmakers (COMMENT: My wife and I walked to/from Wheaton train stations 1978-1997. We greatly appreciated those homeowners who shoveled their sidewalks.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/sidewalk-snow-removal-pilot-sparks-intense-debate-among-chicago-lawmakers/3453897/
— Peloton users report bike systems ‘freezing’ following latest software update (COMMENT: Recently, I bought a Gotrax Dolphin from Amazon.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/peloton-users-report-bike-systems-freezing-following-latest-software-update/3454101/

CBS2
— Catalytic converter thief fires shots at priest near Chicago Catholic school, UIC – Darius Johnson, Todd Feurer, Adam Harrington
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/st-ignatius-shots-fired-at-priest-catalytic-converter-thieves/
— Chicago alderwoman believes she was targeted with signs about Gaza because she is Jewish – Adam Harrington, Natalie Goldstick, Steffanie Dupree
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-alderwoman-signs-gaza/
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/long-delays-hurdles-asylum-seekers-chicago-work-permits/

FOX32
— Chicago gunmen open fire on Jesuit priest after he catches them stealing catalytic converter
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-gunmen-open-fire-jesuit-priest-catalytic-converter-theft
— Chicago woman suffers miscarriage after she and husband attacked by teens in Streeterville
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-woman-husband-attacked-teens-streeterville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGwxkjtc3NY
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-pride-month-flag-raising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM71TV2Vg6s

WTTW
— After Would-Be Illinois GOP Candidates Sue, Judge Considering Whether Slated Candidates Can Appear on November Ballot – Hannah Meisel (COMMENT: U.S. President was the only contested Republican primary race in my precinct. One office would have been “no candidate” if it had not been filled by write-in. As Democrats ever-increasingly run Illinois, anticipate/expect fewer and fewer and fewer candidates will run as Republicans. Further, anticipate/expect that fewer and fewer and fewer of them will be conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/06/03/after-would-be-illinois-gop-candidates-sue-judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Sangamon County judge is weighing whether to block a new state law that bans the long-practiced tradition of political parties slating candidates for a general election after sitting out of a primary race. Democrats who control the General Assembly pushed the measure through the legislative process and Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed it into law in a matter of days last month, arguing that slating is unfair to voters who didn’t get a say in a primary contest. Several would-be Republican candidates then sued over the law, claiming it’s unfair to ban the practice in the middle of an election cycle.)

WBEZ
— Ahead of the DNC, Chicago IG warns about police tactics, ‘insufficient’ training. Experts flag issues leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August, including foreign interference.
https://www.wbez.org/reset-with-sasha-ann-simons/2024/06/03/ahead-of-the-dnc-chicago-ig-warns-about-police-tactics-insufficient-training

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Dolton trustees override Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s veto, solidifying the hiring of Lori Lightfoot as special investigator. – OLIVIA STEVENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/dolton-trustees-override-mayor-tiffany-henyards-veto-solidifying-the-hiring-of-lori-lightfoot-as-special-investigator/
— Hemp can get you high. Illinois needs to better protect its minors. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/editorial-hemp-can-get-you-high-illinois-needs-to-better-protect-its-minors/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/cannabis-dispensary-with-1950s-diner-theme-to-open-in-niles/
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect to see fewer and fewer and fewer people who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/fox-valley-mall-in-aurora-wins-international-award-for-its-multicultural-events/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: College graduates are concerned pro-Palestinian activism could deter future employers. – ZAREEN SYED (COMMENT: When you were in high school and college, were you an activist? I was not. I was not active in Republican politics while I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, UIC 1966-1968, NIU 1969-1970, Loyola 1972-1976, and DePaul 1976-1980. If I had been active in Republican politics, the Democrats who ran the Park Forest Post Office in 1966, IRS in 1971, and GAO in 1980 would not have hired me.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/04/college-graduates-are-concerned-pro-palestinian-activism-could-deter-future-employers/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2024/06/03/pride-month-flag-daley-plaza
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. Democrats ever-increasingly paint Democrats as having been the Union Army in Civil War and Republicans as having been the Confederacy.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/06/03/juneteenth-cook-county-chicago-illinois

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Democrats ever-increasingly make students sexually active LGBTQers.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/06/03/city/evanston-pride-youth-car-parade-cultivates-safe-space-amidst-increased-anti-lgbtq-legislation-nationwide/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/06/03/letter-to-the-editor-dont-dignify-the-lawsuit-targeting-reparations/

SOUTHERN
— Who do hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the Republican presidential candidate to be instead of Trump?
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/06/04/majority-of-independents-and-double-haters-think-trump-should-end-2024-campaign-poll/

WMBD RADIO
— Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot
https://wmbdradio.com/2024/06/04/judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates-can-appear-on-november-ballot/

WIFR
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more contraception.
https://www.wifr.com/2024/06/03/gov-pritzker-pushes-contraception-protections-federal-level/

25 NEWS NOW
— Democrats ever-increasingly push LGBTQ on everyone.
https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2024/06/04/illinois-is-beacon-hope-lgbtq-community-says-state-lawmaker-peoria/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/06/03/19-chicago-lgbtq-organizations-to-support-year-round/

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in taking adverse actions against Trump. How many demographics do you share with Trump? Trump and I share lots of demographics. I should write a book about the adverse actions that my Democrat GAO, IRS, Firestone Stores, and Post Office superiors took against me. Further, I should write another book about the adverse actions that my Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have taken and continue to take against me.
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/il-patch-readers-agree-trump-conviction-slim-margin

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/06/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-302/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Illinois lobbyist Pat Brady, who switched from GOP to Democrats, is an ‘absolute traitor’ who ‘would sell out anyone for those thirty pieces of silver’ – Dan Proft (COMMENT: I should write a book about the many big adverse actions that Pat Brady, his operatives, and his dupes have taken against me.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/660323468-proft-illinois-lobbyist-pat-brady-who-switched-from-gop-to-democrats-is-an-absolute-traitor-who-would-sell-out-anyone-for-those-thirty-pieces-of-silver

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 45.7% of Kane County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/660250750-enrollment-analysis-hispanic-students-comprised-45-7-of-kane-county-s-districts-student-body-in-2021-22-school-year

SOUTHLAND JOURNAL
— To promote diversity is to promote discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://thesouthlandjournal.com/ballys-chicago-casino-to-host-diversity-vendor-fair-on-june-11/

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— There were 267,255 Hispanic students enrolled in Cook County districts in 2021-22 school year
https://southcooknews.com/stories/660250818-there-were-267-255-hispanic-students-enrolled-in-cook-county-districts-in-2021-22-school-year

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— There were 41,466 Hispanic students enrolled in Lake County school districts in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/660250754-how-many-hispanic-students-were-enrolled-in-lake-county-districts-in-2021-22-school-year

WIREPOINTS
— The evidence so far on Illinois’ ‘Evidence-Based Funding’ for K-12 schools: It’s a flop – Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner and Nick Binotti
https://wirepoints.org/the-evidence-so-far-on-illinois-evidence-based-funding-for-k-12-schools-its-a-flop-wirepoints-special-report/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Big City Blacks, Hispanics Bail on Biden and Democrats – MARK VARGAS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/06/vargas-big-city-blacks-hispanics-bail-on-biden-and-democrats.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Harvard faculty drops mandatory diversity statements in latest blow to DEI push – Valerie Richardson (COMMENT: To promote diversity is to promote discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/3/harvard-faculty-drops-mandatory-diversity-statemen/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Brandon Johnson’s agenda will make Chicago schools less safe – Matt Lamb
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3025697/brandon-johnsons-agenda-chicago-schools-less-safe/
— Democrats launch offensive against Republican IVF initiative with new bill. – Ailin Vilches Arguello
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3026084/democrats-offensive-against-republican-ivf-initiative-new-bill/
— The anti-CPAC: A conference for conservatives that prioritize debate not grandstanding – Erin Dunne (COMMENT: I not only attended but helped sponsor many CPACs, but not recently.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/1484642/the-anti-cpac-a-conference-for-conservatives-that-prioritize-debate-not-grandstanding/
— Harvard eliminates DEI requirement for some tenure-track professors – Emily Hallas (COMMENT: To promote DEI is to promote discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3026670/harvard-eliminates-dei-requirement-some-tenure-track-professors/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Mexico Elects Sheinbaum as President. State of the Union: The left-populist is open to working with Trump on border enforcement. – Mason Letteau Stallings (COMMENT: Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/mexico-elects-sheinbaum-as-president/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— No vacation for the agenda: ‘Pride’ push prevails, even when school is out. – Bob Kellogg, Charlie Butts (COMMENT: How successful have Democrats been making the students in your school district sexual active LGBTQers?)
https://afn.net/education/2024/06/03/no-vacation-for-the-agenda-pride-push-prevails-even-when-school-is-out/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Biden’s sneaky back-door amnesty for illegals – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/06/biden_s_sneaky_back_door_amnesty_for_illegals.html

BREITBART
— Biden to Announce Symbolic Election-Year Border Curbs – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/06/03/report-biden-announce-symbolic-border-curbs/
— Backdoor Border: Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants Stay in U.S. Thanks to Case Dismissals. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/06/03/backdoor-border-hundreds-of-thousands-of-migrants-stay-in-u-s-thanks-to-case-dismissals/

COLLEGE FIX
— Don’t say ‘America’: Michigan State has 140+ employees working on 222 DEI action items. – MJ CADMAN
https://www.thecollegefix.com/dont-say-america-michigan-state-has-140-employees-working-on-222-dei-action-items/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Stronger After ‘Conviction’ – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/trump-stronger-after-conviction

DAILY CALLER
— There’s A Long List Of Reasons To Toss Trump’s Conviction — But His Appeal Venue Isn’t The Friendliest – KATELYNN RICHARDSON (COMMENT: The judges and justices in Diersen v. GAO promoted Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, they promoted patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and/or national origin discrimination.)
https://dailycaller.com/2024/06/03/trumps-conviction-appeal-venue/

DAILY SIGNAL
— America Is Under Attack – Johnny Cochran
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/06/03/america-is-under-attack/

FOX NEWS
— Chicago leader to stop sharing crime alerts with constituents because they create bad ‘perception’ Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth cited research that states the over-reporting of crime negatively impacts the marginalized and underserved. – Louis Casiano (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime. Democrats run the news media. Anticipate/expect ever-increasing underreporting of poverty and crime.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/blue-city-leader-stop-sharing-crime-alerts-constituents-because-create-bad-perception
— Trump vows to fire generals who push wokeness: ‘You can’t have a woke military’ Trump tells ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ US has a ‘great military’ that must be focused on winning wars. – Bailee Hill
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-vows-fire-generals-push-wokeness-cant-woke-military
— Epoch Education CEO Dr. Nancy Dome called employees who don’t accept notions included in CRT, such as the existence of “White privilege,” a “poison to culture and climate,” and criticized equality in favor of equity. The DEI firm’s YouTube videos, meanwhile, espouse CRT’s tenets and indicate that color blindness isn’t sufficient. – Hannah Grossman
https://www.foxnews.com/media/school-district-dei-trainer-says-american-flag-hate-symbol-resisting-employees-fired

JUDICIAL WATCH
— TRUMP VERDICT OUTRAGE: CAN THE COUNTRY BE SAVED?!
https://www.judicialwatch.org/videos/trump-verdict-outrage-can-the-country-be-saved/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Harvard Faculty End Mandatory DEI Statements in Hiring – CAROLINE DOWNEY
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/harvard-faculty-end-mandatory-dei-statements-in-hiring/

PJ MEDIA
— Barack Obama Offered Jeremiah Wright Hush Money During 2008 Campaign – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/06/03/obama-offered-jeremiah-wright-hush-money-during-2008-campaign-n4929574

TOWNHALL
— Crime and Punishment in Joe Biden’s America – Brent Bozell III
https://townhall.com/columnists/brentbozelliii/2024/06/04/crime-and-punishment-in-joe-bidens-america-n2639947#google_vignette

TURNING POINT USA
— State Department DEI Practices have led to Inefficiencies in Hiring – Stephen Davis (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.tpusa.com/live/new-report-claims-state-department-dei-practices-have-led-to-inefficiencies-in-hiring

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4700827-biden-campaign-looks-to-mobilize-lgbtq-voters-with-pride-month-media-blitz/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— CEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always viciously demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, b) job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) a job-related professional license in 1981.)
https://apnews.com/article/ceo-pay-compensation-ratio-workers-fa25db3338b68ad9eb395dfd46190383

MSN
— What Car Is The Most Woke? – Amber DaSilv (COMMENT: The vehicles that you own say more about you than anything that you can say about yourself.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/what-car-is-the-most-woke/ar-BB1nymHl

NEW YORK TIMES
— Another Milestone in Mexico: Its First Jewish President – Simon Romero and Natalie Kitroeff
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/world/americas/claudia-sheinbaum-jewish-mexico-president.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/24/us/politics/trump-election-results-doubt.html
— Benjamin B. Bolger has 14 advanced degrees, plus an associate’s and a bachelor’s. I have only 4 degrees, a 1997 master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, a 1980 master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, a 1976 MBA from Loyola, and a 1970 bachelor’s degree in management from NIU.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/magazine/benjamin-bolger-college-harvard-yale.html

WASHINGTON POST
— If Trump is not elected president on November 5, 2024, no Republican president will ever be elected president again.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/03/mexico-sheinbaum-morena-one-party-state/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats focus on getting everyone to despise/hate Republicans. I should write about what my Democrat GAO superiors did to get my Black GAO subordinates to despise/hate me. When I was 49 years old in 1997, they succeeded in forcing me to retire and they gave one of my Black subordinates my job and my preferred corner office.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-06-03/we-refuse-american-history-juneteenth

USA TODAY
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/06/03/gay-transgender-least-most-welcoming-states/73909721007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mexico Hands More Power to the Left. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and her Morena party win big. The peso and stock market fell in response. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/claudia-sheinbaum-mexico-presidential-election-amlo-xochitl-galvez-f70301fd

https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/mexico-election-president-claudia-sheinbaum-af55cbce

FORBES
— Garmin DriveCam 76 Review: Finally, A GPS Device With A Built-In Dash Camera – William Roberson (COMMENT: I am considering buying this for my 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billroberson/2023/02/28/garmin-drivecam-76-finally-a-gps-device-with-a-built-in-dash-camera/

HARVAD BUSINESS REVIEW & FORBES & INC.
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://hbr.org/2024/06/research-why-companies-should-disclose-their-lack-of-progress-on-dei
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/06/03/stop-the-dei-backslide-with-these-4-steps/?sh=3d3bdc484910
https://www.inc.com/sarah-lynch/business-leaders-arent-abandoning-dei-even-if-staying-quiet.html

SOUTH COAST TODAY
— What are e-bikes? Here’s what riders say you need to know. – Matthew Ferreira (COMMENT: Recently, I bought a Gotrax Dolphin from Amazon.)
https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2024/06/03/what-are-e-bikes-and-can-you-ride-them-on-the-road-cycling-experts-give-pros-and-cons/73909707007/

POLITICO
— More Republicans now identify as working or lower class than Democrats. And white voters without a college education, once a core Democratic constituency, remain a key element of Trump’s reelection bid heading into November. – TOM MCGRATH (COMMENT: My parents were conservative Republicans. Neither of them attended college. My father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He often decried his not having a college degree. He died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother never attended high school.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/06/04/yuppies-donald-trump-book-excerpt-00160689

June 3, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As police response times grow, people are taking defense into their own hands – Rob Chadwick (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect ever-increasing poverty and crime.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/opinion-chicago-911-response-time-firearms-concealed-carry/
— Will County township supervisor has no regrets flying inverted U.S. flag outside public offices for Trump – RICK PEARSON (COMMENT: If Trump had been found innocent, how would the Democrats have protested?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/02/will-county-township-supervisor-has-no-regrets-flying-inverted-u-s-flag-outside-public-offices-for-trump/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Thousands of Mexican nationals in Chicago turn out to vote, some waiting over 10 hours – LAURA RODRÍGUEZ PRESA (COMMENT: Countries always have conflicting interests. Mexico has tremendous conflicting interests with America. One cannot be loyal to two countries at the same time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/02/mexico-election-chicago/
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat and RINO leaders promote race-based politics.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/03/asian-americans-working-to-translate-growing-numbers-in-chicago-into-political-power/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly crow about their convicting Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/06/02/donald-trump-felony-hush-money-conviction-steinberg

ABC7
— Posen carnival shut down early after ‘large fight’ leads to multiple arrests (COMMENT: Posen today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/posen-park-fest-2024-carnival-shut-early-after/14904900/
— Half of Americans think Trump’s guilty verdict was correct, should end campaign. 47% say they think the charges against Trump were politically motivated. – Isabella Murry (COMMENT: Democrats run the news media in America. From the beginning, they have shouted that the prosecution was warranted and that Trump is guilty.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-poll-half-americans-guilty-verdict-correct-2024-election/14903586/
— Thousands of Mexicans vote in-person at Chicago consulate for historic Mexico presidential election – Christian Piekos and Cate Cauguiran (COMMENT: Countries always have conflicting interests. Mexico has tremendous conflicting interests with America. One cannot be loyal to two countries at the same time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/time-thousands-elect-new-president-mexico-person-mexican/14902679/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Buffalo Grove.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/pride-month-events-thousands-line-streets-6th-annual-buffalo-grove-parade-2024/14904036/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Chicago.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pride-month-celebrations-kick-off-across-the-chicago-area/3452912/

CBS2
— Posen carnival shut down due to large fight – Beth Lawrence, Elyssa Kaufman, Marissa Perlman (COMMENT: Posen today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/posen-carnival-shut-down-due-to-large-fight/
— Thousands in Chicago line up to vote in historic Mexican election – Sara Machi (COMMENT: Countries always have conflicting interests. Mexico has tremendous conflicting interests with America. One cannot be loyal to two countries at the same time.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-vote-mexican-election/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/hundreds-left-outside-after-doors-close-at-chicagos-mexican-consulate-during-historic-election/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy702yZh0-I

WGN9
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Chicago.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicagos-queer-fam-pride-jam-unites-lgbtq-families-at-millenium-park/
— Mexican nationals in Chicago line up to vote in historic presidential election (COMMENT: Countries always have conflicting interests. Mexico has tremendous conflicting interests with America. One cannot be loyal to two countries at the same time.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qdp0viNCjY

FOX32
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him.” In Illinois, in your county, in your township, and your municipality, how many hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who are the following will use Trump’s conviction to officially become Democrats: a) leaders of Republican organizations, b) Republican elected officials, c) Republican candidates on the ballot in your precinct, d) major donors, e) etc.? To be a Democrat is to promote dependency on government and 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.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-verdict-republicans-poll-less-likely-support-him
— Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds – Kyra Colah
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tattoos-may-increase-risk-developing-lymphoma-alarming-new-study-finds

WGN RADIO
— An update on the Christopher Columbus statue – Jack Heinrich (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Democrats and RINOs will destroy any remaining statues of German Americans.)
https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/an-update-on-the-christopher-columbus-statue/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois among worst states for pay gaps between men and women – Claire Grant (COMMENT: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that all my female coworkers who my Democrat superiors promoted over me a) had less work experience than I had, b) had less education than I had, c) had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or d) had no professional license like the one I had.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2024/06/03/study-illinois-among-worst-states-for-pay-gaps-between-men-and-women/73924500007/

SOUTHERN
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly crow about their convicting Trump.
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/06/02/half-of-americans-think-trumps-guilty-verdict-was-correct-should-end-campaign-poll/

EVANSTON NOW
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Evanston.
https://evanstonnow.com/all-welcome-at-family-pride-festival/

WJBC
— U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlines Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day Dinner
https://www.wjbc.com/2024/06/03/u-s-house-speaker-mike-johnson-headlines-peoria-tazewell-lincoln-day-dinner/

25 NEWS NOW
— House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses Trump verdict in Peoria – Jon Schoenheider
https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/06/02/house-speaker-mike-johnson-addresses-trump-verdict-lincoln-day-dinner-peoria/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump says he’s ‘OK’ with prospect of jail time, house arrest after hush money conviction – Miranda Nazzaro
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-says-hes-ok-with-prospect-of-jail-time-house-arrest-after-hush-money-conviction/
— Republicans make Biden’s EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach. – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/ap-republicans-make-bidens-ev-push-an-election-year-issue-as-democrats-take-a-more-nuanced-approach/

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Donald Trump is a convicted felon. How is that shaping his campaign messaging? -Danielle Kurtzleben, Scott Detrow (COMMENT: While I am not a convicted felon, I am someone who the federal government forced into early retirement at age 49 and took many other adverse actions against before that even though I had earned a) a job-related professional license, b) six job-related professional certifications, and c) three job-related master’s degrees. My critics/opponents continue to use the aforesaid against me big time.)
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-06-02/donald-trump-is-a-convicted-felon-how-is-that-shaping-his-campaign-messaging

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Speaker Mike Johnson’s Illinois swing – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/06/03/speaker-johnsons-illinois-swing-00161230
(FROM THE ARTICLE: PEORIA, Illinois: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined the annual Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day Dinner, where he railed on the guilty verdicts against Donald Trump and pumped up the IL-17 congressional race. It was a scene: More than 400 Republican attendees gathered to hear Johnson speak at the Four Points by Sheraton Peoria. Reporters weren’t allowed into the ballroom, but Johnson did speak to us before the event. On Trump: Johnson said, “He is not just our nominee, not just an individual running for president. I think now he’s seen as a symbol, a symbol of one who is willing to fight back against that corruption, the deep state and all the rest.” Here’s POLITICO’s full report with quotes from Illinois Republicans Joe Walsh, Jeanne Ives, Rhonda Belford and Jim Rule. During the presser: Johnson stood with Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Joe McGraw, a retired judge who’s challenging incumbent Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen in the IL-17 District in November.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— PRESS RELEASE: Democrat Fear Mongering Reaches Absurdity. CHICAGO — Last week, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, declared that our economy would shut down in THREE days if we secure our border. “The economy of the United States would end in 3 days. We have 3 days of what we need in the United States, so if we just shut down the entire southern border, it would be to the detriment of our country.” – Eric Sorensen Bottom Line: Our southern border is a national security threat as we’ve seen record crossings of migrants after Biden’s reversal of the Trump Administration border policies. We can’t afford naive, fear-mongering Democrats like Sorensen that vote against legislation to secure our border and destroy the Republican agenda to secure our border.
www.illinois.gop

WIREPOINTS
— ‘Justice-impacted individuals’: More of the same as Chicago’s violent crimes continue their six-year high – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/justice-impacted-individuals-more-of-the-same-as-chicagos-violent-crimes-continue-their-six-year-high-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION CONTRACT COULD COST AT LEAST $10.2B TO $13.9B – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-contract-could-cost-at-least-10-2b-to-13-9b/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Sen. Tim Scott says Trump verdicts have unified Republicans more than ever. – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/2/inside-beltway-tim-scott-says-donaldtrump-verdicts/
— June and Pride Month: Humiliation for our divided and suffering country – Everett Piper (COMMENT: I have always opposed the promotion of LGBTQ. Because of that, those who promote LGBTQ have taken many big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/2/june-and-pride-month-humiliation-for-our-divided-a/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s the weekend of June 1, and for the next 30 days, we will be inundated with our country’s monthlong celebration of pride. We will see it everywhere. It will be pervasive. The rainbow’s ever-increasing colors will be inescapable. We will see it in the news. We’ll see it at Target. We’ll see it in Walmart. We’ll see it in our public parks and at our schools. We’ll see it in our theaters. We’ll see it on T-shirts, umbrellas, bumper stickers, and even at our churches. Pride, pride, pride! This is the singular message that silences all others. Say it with me and say it over and over again: “We are loud and are proud!” If you refuse to do so, you’re a bigot.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump calls on U.S. Supreme Court to prevent his sentencing for New York conviction – Jenny Goldsberry
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3025673/trump-calls-on-supreme-court-to-prevent-his-sentencing-for-new-york-conviction/
— Milwaukee’s deep-blue hue contrasts sharply with GOP faithful set to nominate Trump there. – John Lewinski (COMMENT: How strongly has your municipality moved to the left? I should write a book about how strongly Wheaton has moved to the left since 1978.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-washington-briefing/3004544/milwaukees-deep-blue-hue-contrasts-sharply-gop-faithful-set-nominate-trump-there/
— The anti-Americanism of globalized universities – Jay P Greene and Tommy Huska
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3022649/the-anti-americanism-globalized-universities/
— Four ways Republicans are trying to punish Democrats for Trump conviction – Ross O’Keefe (COMMENT: I should write a book about high-profile Illinois “Republicans” who sided with GAO in Diersen v GAO.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3025779/four-ways-republicans-trying-punish-democrats-trump-conviction/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Columbia Protesters Reestablish Encampment and President Shafik Returns to the Negotiating Table – Jessica Costescu
https://freebeacon.com/campus/columbia-protesters-reestablish-encampment-and-president-shafik-returns-to-the-negotiating-table/

NEW YORK POST
— Biden keeps rewarding illegal migrants for jumping the border – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/06/02/opinion/bidens-asylum-dismissal-policy-is-granting-amnesty-to-masses-of-migrants/
— Biden breaks law to give millions of migrants work permits – Don Barnett
https://nypost.com/2024/06/02/opinion/biden-breaks-law-to-give-millions-of-migrants-work-permits/
— Biden admin offers ‘mass amnesty’ to migrants as it quietly terminates 350,000 asylum cases – Jennie Taer
https://nypost.com/2024/06/02/us-news/biden-admin-offers-mass-amnesty-to-migrants-as-it-quietly-terminates-350000-asylum-cases-sources/
— Navy SEALs mocked for going ‘woke’ with Pride month post: ‘Slap in the face’
https://nypost.com/2024/06/02/us-news/navy-seals-mocked-for-going-woke-with-pride-month-post-slap-in-the-face/
— Trump says guilty verdict ‘tougher on’ Melania and Barron than him – Isabel Keane
https://nypost.com/2024/06/03/us-news/trump-says-guilty-verdict-tougher-on-melania-and-barron/

AMAC
— Trump’s Phony Conviction – Cannot Stand – Robert B. Charles
https://amac.us/newsline/society/trumps-phony-conviction-cannot-stand/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Navy SEALs command structure goes woke to greet Pride Month – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/06/02/this-is-terrifying-navy-seals-command-structure-goes-woke-to-greet-pride-month-1463201/

BLAZE
— Biden administration offers ‘mass amnesty’ to illegal immigrants by quietly terminating 350,000 asylum cases: – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-administration-mass-amnesty-migrants-asylum-cases
— Sanctuary mayors’ strange love for illegal aliens – BRIAN LONERGAN
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/sanctuary-mayors-strange-love-for-illegal-aliens

CAMPUS REFORM
— NIU, an Illinois school with history of social justice events, hosts segregated graduations. NIU hosted segregated graduations for black students and LGBT-identifying students this May. The school previously hosted a ‘Social Justice Summer Camp for Educators’ and social justice workshops discussing subjects like ‘racial battle fatigue.’ – Brendan McDonald (COMMENT: I graduated from NIU in 1970, Loyola in 1976, DePaul in 1980, and IIT in 1997. What does the college(s) that you graduated from think of you now?)
https://www.campusreform.org/article/illinois-school-history-social-justice-events-hosts-segregated-graduations-/25541

DAILY SIGNAL
— Big Labor Exploits Border Crisis for Its Own Selfish Gain – Maddie Dermon (COMMENT: Employers want cheap labor. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always viciously demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, b) job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) a job-related professional license in 1981.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/06/03/big-labor-exploits-border-crisis-for-its-own-selfish-gain/

DAILY WIRE
— Woke Ideology Is Part Of Military Training – Ben Shapiro
https://www.dailywire.com/news/woke-ideology-as-part-of-training-ben-shapiro-talks-wokeness-in-the-military-with-fox-news-pete-hegseth

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— House of Representatives Votes to Overturn D.C. Law Allowing Aliens to Vote – Carlos Montero
https://www.fairus.org/news/congress/house-representatives-votes-overturn-dc-law-allowing-aliens-vote
— California Improperly Used Federal Medicaid Dollars to Pay for Illegal Aliens – Hannah Davis
https://www.fairus.org/legislation/state-and-local/california-improperly-used-federal-medicaid-dollars-pay-illegal-aliens

FOX NEWS
— Speaker Johnson vows to ‘fight back… with everything in our arsenal’ after Trump verdict. Johnson emphasized that Republicans will remain within the ‘rule of law’ – Anders Hagstrom
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/speaker-johnson-vows-fight-back-everything-our-arsenal-trump-verdict
— Blue city rethinking ‘sanctuary’ status amid migrant flood. Mayor Adams has not yet indicated support for the legislation. – Michael Lee
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bipartisan-bill-would-roll-back-nyc-sanctuary-city-laws
— Biden admin quietly dismisses over 350K asylum applications from immigrants since 2022. The Biden administration is looking to cap the number of encounters to an average of 4,000 per day over a week. – Greg Wehner
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-quietly-dismisses-over-350k-asylum-applications-from-immigrants-since-2022-trac
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Once cases are terminated without a decision on the merits of their asylum claim, the migrants are removed from the legal system, and they are not required to check in with authorities. It also means the migrants can legally go anywhere they want inside the U.S. without having to worry about being deported.)

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— Progressive questionnaire confirms Boston Mayor’s blatant anti-police policies. – Matthew Holloway
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/progressive-questionnaire-confirms-boston-mayors-blatant-anti-police-policies

NEWSMAX
— Trump: ‘Supreme Court Must Decide’ N.Y. Case – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/trump-supreme-court-new-york/2024/06/03/id/1167246/
— Biden Administration Gives ‘Mass Amnesty’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/amnesty-immigration-joe-biden/2024/06/02/id/1167179/

TOWNHALL
— Speaker Mike Johnson: Democrats Risk Destroying America’s Judicial System – Tom Tradup
https://townhall.com/columnists/tomtradup/2024/06/03/speaker-mike-johnson-democrats-risk-destroying-americas-judicial-system-n2639894#google_vignette
— How the Mexican President Is Helping Joe Biden Win the Election. – Sarah Arnold (COMMENT: Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America. Constructively, Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Constructively, Democrats have joined Mexico in declaring war on America.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/06/02/how-the-mexican-president-is-helping-joe-biden-win-the-election-n2639867
— Democrats’ Bogus Lawfare Takedowns Rooted In Fear and Loathing – John Ullyot
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnullyot/2024/06/02/democrats-bogus-lawfare-takedowns-rooted-in-fear-and-loathing-n2639843

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly crow about their convicting Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4699329-half-say-trump-verdict-correct-should-end-campaign-poll/

CBS NEWS
— Democrats ever-increasingly use IVF to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ivf-senate-democrats-reproductive-rights-push/

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in convicting Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/02/trump-republicans-jury/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/06/03/gay-transgender-least-most-welcoming-states/73909721007/

MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting more LGBTQ in Los Angeles.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pride-flag-to-fly-above-la-city-hall-for-the-first-time/ar-BB1nslTN
— America is a land of justice, not systemic racism – Jeffrey H. Anderson (COMMENT: Yes, but ever-increasingly, America is a land of preference for Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger and a land of discrimination against Republicans who are White, male, and/or older.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/america-is-a-land-of-justice-not-systemic-racism/ar-BB1nrEWy
— What caste were you born into? From what I see, if your parents do not have college degrees, you were born into the lowest caste. Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/opinion-i-was-born-into-india-s-lowest-caste-but-nothing-will-stop-me-from-embracing-my-joy/ar-BB1nvhc1

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly attack Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/republicans-call-judicial-system-weaponized-after-trump-conviction-2c876bdb
— New York Prosecutor Was First to Charge a Former President. Now He Weighs Seeking to Imprison One. Alvin Bragg, the first Black Manhattan district attorney, campaigned on the promise of enforcing the laws equally among the rich and poor. – James Fanelli and Corinne Ramey (COMMENT: What have you done that resulted in adverse actions against you? When I was 40 years old in 1988, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. They retaliated against me a) by immediately throwing me off audits of IRS, b) by immediately giving me a very bad job assignment, unfair performance expectations, and unfair performance appraisal, c) by always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and d) by forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old in 1997. They took the aforesaid retaliatory actions against me even though I earned job-related professional certifications in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 and I earned a job-related master’s degree in 1997. They took the aforesaid retaliatory actions against me even though I had previously earned job-related professional certifications in 1979 and 1981, a job-related professional license in 1981, and job-related master’s degrees in 1976 and 1980.)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/new-york-prosecutor-was-first-to-charge-a-former-president-now-he-weighs-seeking-to-imprison-one-0895ea4e
— Making the Case for Taking Your Job Part-Time – Rachel Feintzeig (COMMENT: My working part-time pumping gasoline for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights 1971-1972 helped me a) buy a new Corvette in 1971, b) pay for tuition and books for graduate evening business courses at Loyola, and c) but a new town home in University Park in 1972.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/making-the-case-for-taking-your-job-part-time-ce84c1dd

GUARDIAN
— The psychology of anger and aggression – Dean Burnett (COMMENT: The more demographics that you share with a person, that more that you are presumed to support that person. Anticipate/expect that the more demographics that you share with Trump, the faster/more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will destroy you. Trump is heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, draft-avoider, married, Protestant, German American, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time. I share all the aforesaid demographics with Trump. Since 2015, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters and their operatives and their dupes have a) gerrymandered my precinct in 2015, b) ended my bid to be selected to fill a Wheaton City Council vacancy in 2019, c) ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, and d) removed me from the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee in 2024.)
https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/aug/06/anger-aggression-psychology-screw-you
(FROM THE ARTICLE: However, it’s often difficult to do anything about these frustrations, so it’s likely to result in displaced aggression. This is where you can’t respond to the thing that’s frustrating you due to it being unavailable or, more frustratingly, something or someone who has the greater ability to harm you if you react. The arousal of anger doesn’t dissipate quickly, so it’s often transferred to less deserving but more convenient targets.)

May 31, 2024

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Illinois Republican Party Responds to President Trump Verdict Following the verdict in the New York trial of President Trump, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy released the following statement: “Let’s call this trial what it really is: a political prosecution the likes of which occurs in banana republics but not previously in these United States. Democrat activist investigators and prosecutors have relentlessly hounded President Trump for years. First, they challenged the legitimacy of his election in 2016 thru the Russian collusion hoax. Then, they strove to defeat his re-election in 2020 thru impeachments and the Hunter Biden laptop coverup. Then, they indicted him and his supporters to tarnish his legacy in an effort to re-elect President Biden. This weaponization of the judicial system has weakened our country here and in the eyes of the world, which I’m sure President Biden will savor while he vacations in Delaware as his handlers make critical decisions for the country.”
https://illinois.gop/

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— 2024 Illinois Republican Party Platform
https://illinois.gop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Platform-of-the-Illinois-Republican-Party-2.pdf
— 2024 Illinois Republican Party Resolutions:
Resolution on Protecting Illinois Assets from Exploitation by Foreign Adversaries Resolution
Resolution on Student Loan Debt
Resolution on Safety of Food Supply Chain
Resolution on Transgender Issue
Resolution on Parental Rights
Resolution on Local Government Funding and Control
Resolution on Life
Resolution on Election Integrity
Resolution on Immigration
Resolution on Crime, Law and Order
Resolution on American Energy Independence
Resolution Affirming Equal Opportunity for All
https://illinois.gop/2024-state-convention-platform-and-resolutions/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Of course, I applaud the 2024 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions to the extent that they promote conservative principles. But if I had not been removed from the 2024 IRP Platform and Resolutions Committee, I would have advocated for a platform and for resolutions that would have given more priority and more emphasis to promoting personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws, discouragement of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, protection of Second Amendment rights, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). I would have advocated for a resolution that would have called for direct election of IRP State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Trump verdict. How many of the following will use the verdict to officially leave the Republican Party and officially become Democrats: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Organization, b) Republican leaders in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) conservative leaders and activists, and d) religious leaders and activists? How many of the aforesaid boycotted the IRP State Convention? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do you anticipate/expect that your critics/opponents will eventually do if they have not done that already? Mine will officially a) dump Trump, b) become Democrats, c) oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members, d) reject the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, anti-vice, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform, and/or e) crow about the adverse actions that they have taken against me. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Trump verdict puts Illinois GOP on the attack – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/31/illinois-republicans-say-the-fix-was-in-00160956
(FROM THE ARTICLE: PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE: Illinois Republicans and a certain former governor rallied behind Donald Trump after a Manhattan jury found him guilty Thursday on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a hush money criminal trial. A sentencing hearing is set for July 11, four days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Some of the reax: The Illinois GOP issued a statement comparing the legal proceedings to “banana republics.” Darren Bailey, who got Trump’s support when he ran for governor, called it “a dark day for America.” And Ogle County GOP Chair Mike Koolidge predicts the verdicts will “energize voters like nothing else has before — and in Trump’s favor.” Deja vu for you know who: Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose prison term on corruption charges was commuted by Trump, said: “When you’ve lived through it yourself you recognize when they do it to someone else … the political fix was in.” The Democrat turned Trump-ocrat, as Blagojevich likes to describe himself, said the verdict was made by “a handpicked politicized Dem judge who denied a former President a chance to put on a defense and allowed ridiculously unlawful jury instructions,” via X. Illinois Democrats had another take, of course. Gov. JB Pritzker, who is a surrogate on the campaign trail for President Joe Biden, issued a statement saying: “Justice has been served. … Donald Trump is a racist, a homophobe, a grifter, and a threat to this country. He can now add one more title to his list — a felon. But let me be clear, Donald Trump will never be 47.” Mayor Brandon Johnson called Trump “a con artist, a bigot, and an embarrassment of a former president. And now, he’s a convicted felon,” on his social media account. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) called Trump “a loser in court and now we must beat him at the ballot box.” And Sen. Dick Durbin, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, offered this: “As I’ve said all along: no one is above the law — not even a former president.” Republicans and Democrats agree on one point made by Trump outside the courtroom: “The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5 by the people.”)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Will County Republicans call Trump prosecution biased following conviction – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/30/will-county-republicans-call-trump-prosecution-biased-following-conviction/
— Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin criticizes Kane County sheriff for comments about Aurora police – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/29/aurora-mayor-richard-irvin-criticizes-kane-county-sheriff-for-comments-about-aurora-police/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How will the Biden campaign exploit the Trump hush money guilty verdict? Trump and Biden face impending crucial major strategic decisions on how to play the conviction in the coming weeks. They meet for their first debate June 27 in Atlanta. Trump will be sentenced on July 11. The Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee on July 15. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/30/how-will-the-biden-campaign-exploit-the-trump-hush-money-guilty-verdict-crime-manhattan-politics
— Chicago’s top watchdog raises alarms about police tactics for protests during Democratic convention. Inspector General Deborah Witzburg warned that using pepper spray and corralling protesters ‘risks escalating tensions and violating constitutional rights of lawful demonstrators.’ – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024-democratic-national-convention/2024/05/30/chicago-watchdog-alarms-police-tactics-protests-democratic-convention-dnc
— Democrats ever-increasingly blame guns for gun violence instead of blaming those who use guns illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/31/gen-z-gun-violence-facts-safety-social-media-campaign-unloaded-edgar-vilchez

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote LGBTQ big time in Elgin, Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Aurora, Carol Stream, and Schaum­burg. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240530/festivals-and-fairs/push-positivity-elgins-second-pride-parade-and-festival-kicks-off-pride-month-in-suburbs/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240521/submitted-content/elgbtq-hosting-second-annual-elgin-pride-parade-and-festival-on-june-1/

ABC7
— ‘Shameful’: Republicans quickly come to Trump’s defense after his conviction. Speaker Mike Johnson continued to claim the justice system has been weaponized. – Allison Pecorin and Alexandra Hutzler
https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-guilty-counts-republicans-quickly-donald-trumps-defense/14892447/
— Donald Trump calls hush money trial ‘rigged’ after being found guilty on all counts. Former President Donald Trump spoke outside the courthouse on Thursday. – Leah Sarnoff
https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-hush-money-verdict-donald-trump-calls-criminal/14892383/
— Donald Trump’s family reacts to sweeping guilty verdict in hush money trial. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial on Thursday. – Leah Sarnoff
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trumps-sons-don-jr-eric-trump-react/14892879/

NBC5
— Trump sentencing set just days before Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trump-sentencing-set-just-days-before-republican-national-convention-in-milwaukee/3451184/
— Sentencing, presidential race and more: What’s next for Donald Trump after verdict
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sentencing-presidential-race-and-more-whats-next-for-donald-trump-after-verdict/3451049/
— Trump’s Republican megadonors shrug off his guilty verdict – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trumps-republican-megadonors-shrug-off-his-guilty-verdict/3450955/
— Florida bridges will shun Pride colors in favor of red, white and blue
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/florida-bridges-shun-pride-colors-red-white-and-blue/3450743/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-pride-lgbtq/new-route-timing-and-more-what-to-know-about-the-2024-chicago-pride-parade/3450650/

CBS2
— Trump denounces verdict as a “disgrace” and vows “this is long from over” after felony conviction. – Melissa Quinn
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/donald-trump-reaction-guilty-verdict-new-york-criminal-trial/
— Where Trump’s 3 other criminal cases stand after his conviction in New York – Melissa Quinn
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/donald-trump-convicted-new-york-other-criminal-cases/
— Will Chicago police be ready for DNC protests? A city watchdog weighs in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHqB0zotFEY

WGN9
— Mexico’s presidential election to include in-person voting in Illinois – Angelica Sanchez (COMMENT: I am 100% German American. My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/mexico-presidential-election-in-illinois/
— Chicago police underprepared for mass gatherings, report finds – Julian Crews, Eli Ong
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/new-oig-report-finds-cpd-underequipped-and-unprepared-for-large-scale-public-demonstrations/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlwgnpDHOZU

FOX32
— ‘A racist, a homophobe’: Pritzker rips into Trump after guilty verdict. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker didn’t hold back when talking about Donald Trump following his guilty verdict in New York City. (COMMENT: Pritzker’s power to destroy anyone and his power to destroy anything ever-increasingly increases.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1463758
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Those who push pot should be presumed to be pot users.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-music-festival-legal-on-site-cannabis-consumption-returns-star-studded-lineup
— New report evaluates Chicago Police Department’s preparedness for mass gatherings – Kasey Chronis
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-report-evaluates-chicago-police-preparedness-for-mass-gatherings
— Former Chicago political reporters weigh in on Trump verdict. Here in Illinois, we’ve had our fair share of political scandals and big trials, but nothing with the potential implications that comes with today’s verdict for Trump. (COMMENT: I should write a book about past and present political reporters in Illinois. I would focus on how they have treated me.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1463910

WSIL TV
— Elon Musk has been getting Trumpier. A direct line to Trump may be next. – CNN (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you. Both Trump and I are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, non-veteran, gun-owners, Protestant, German American, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/consumer/elon-musk-has-been-getting-trumpier-a-direct-line-to-trump-may-be-next/article_2977077d-8ef0-5918-815e-3561cefab35f.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Trump retains voting rights and presidential run potential despite felony conviction – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/donald-trump-retains-voting-rights-and-presidential-run-potential-despite-felony-conviction-new-york-state-prison-florida-resident-disenfranchisement-white-house-run-republican-national-convention-sentencing-july-11-gop-ticket

NEWS 25
— LaHood blasts court, Pritzker blasts Trump after historic verdict – Tyler Lopez
https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/05/31/lahood-blasts-court-pritzker-blasts-trump-after-historic-verdict/

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Guns allowed in RNC security footprint – Alison Dirr
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/30/wisconsins-law-allows-guns-within-rnc-security-footprint/73818249007/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Amid presidential chatter, Pritzker will address Wisconsin Democrats at annual convention – Tina Sfondeles
https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2024-05-30/amid-presidential-chatter-gov-pritzker-will-address-wisconsin-democrats-at-annual-convention

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump asks supporters to join him in sharp post-verdict video – Julia Mueller (COMMENT: How many of the following will use the verdict to officially leave the Republican Party and officially become Democrats: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Organization, b) Republican leaders in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) conservative leaders and activists, and d) religious leaders and activists? How many of the aforesaid boycotted the IRP State Convention?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-asks-supporters-to-join-him-in-sharp-post-verdict-video/
— Democrats use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/celebrating-diversity-through-pageantry-the-juneteenth-pageant/
— IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025 – AP (COMMENT: If I had used this IRS program when I was an IRS employee 1971-1980, I am sure that the program would have allowed my education deductions. I deducted the graduate evening a) business courses that I took at Loyola 1972-1976 and b) accounting courses that I took at DePaul 1976-1980. My IRS employee manual encouraged me to take those courses. But in 1978, to get rid of me, my Democrat GAO superiors disallowed those courses.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-irs-makes-free-tax-return-program-permanent-and-is-asking-all-states-to-join-in-2025/

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Bolingbrook Residents Speak Out Against ‘Detransitioning’ Event At Golf Club. At the meeting on Tuesday, residents called the event hateful and opposed its anti-gay and anti-transgender rhetoric. – Andrea Earnest (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/bolingbrook-residents-speak-out-against-detransitioning-event

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings among 466 bills to pass this session -Alex Abbeduto (COMMENT: While worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, I had to sit through many of their captive audience briefings.)
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/AMP_EDN/718/Ban-on-%E2%80%98captive-audience%E2%80%99-meetings-AI-regulations-among-466-bills-to-pass-this-session-3065.amp.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/31/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-301/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/30/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-96/
— Deficit spending reported as revenues plunge, salaries and debt increase
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/30/deficit-spending-reported-as-revenues-plunge-salaries-and-debt-increase/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Mark Rice, a candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, has voiced strong criticism of his opponent and the incumbent Democrat, Raja Krishnamoorthi.
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/659540875-illinois-eighth-congressional-district-candidate-radical-raja-and-his-party-have-been-a-disaster-to-our-national-security

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Cook County offers grants to marijuana businesses – Jim Talamonti (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Those who push pot should be presumed to be pot users.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_01a11a76-1e9a-11ef-bf70-27a6f545b5ba.html

WIREPOINTS
— We spend the most, by far, on education in the Midwest and yet our kids still can’t read (COMMENT
https://wirepoints.org/we-spend-the-most-by-far-on-education-in-the-midwest-and-yet-our-kids-still-cant-read-wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/
— A school choice program upsets the apple cart, and the teachers unions don’t like that (COMMENT: If my parents had not sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, I doubt that I would have been able to get an ACT score of 24, graduate in the upper 20% of my 1966 Crete-Monee High School class, and get accepted by UIC.)
https://wirepoints.org/a-school-choice-program-upsets-the-apple-cart-and-the-teachers-unions-dont-like-that-wirepoints-on-with-wjols-scott-slocum/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— BLACK CHICAGOANS 20X LIKELIER TO BE HOMICIDE VICTIMS; ARREST RATE HITS RECORD LOW – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/black-chicagoans-20x-likelier-to-be-homicide-victims-arrest-rate-hits-record-low/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Manhattan jury finds former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/30/manhattan-jury-finds-donald-trump-guilty-on-all-co/
— Trial coverage skewed to inflame public against Trump – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/30/inside-beltway-trial-coverage-skewed-inflame-publi/
— GOP lawmakers rail against guilty verdict for Trump – Mallory Wilson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/30/mike-johnson-elise-stefanik-jim-jordan-rail-agains/
— Here are Trump’s top three arguments for appeal after guilty verdict in hush money trial – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/30/here-are-donald-trumps-top-three-arguments-for-app/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump trial travesty – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3023565/trump-trial-travesty/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump campaign donation page secures $800K contribution after ‘hush money’ guilty verdict. – Diana Glebova and Samuel Chamberlain
https://nypost.com/2024/05/30/us-news/trump-blasts-out-fundraising-appeal-after-hush-money-verdict-says-hes-a-political-prisoner/

AMAC
— The Border Invasion Election – Shane Harris
https://amac.us/newsline/national-security/the-border-invasion-election/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— For its ‘Pride Month’ push in stores, Walmart goes with ‘lesbian trans woman’ and ‘rainbow skull’ – Chris Woodward, Billy Davis (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote LGBTQ.)
https://afn.net/business/2024/05/30/for-its-pride-month-push-in-stores-walmart-goes-with-lesbian-trans-woman-and-rainbow-skull/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden Campaign Cheers Trump Verdict – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/31/morning-greatness-biden-campaign-cheers-trump-verdict/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden to hit reset on message to black voters – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: GAO works for Congress. Biden could stress to Black voters that while he was in Congress, his Democrats who ran GAO forced me to take early retirement and gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/30/biden-to-hit-reset-on-message-to-black-voters-1462607/

BREITBART
— New York Jury Finds Donald Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts – HANNAH KNUDSEN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/30/jury-finds-trump-guilty-on-all-34-counts/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Rigged, Disgraceful Trial’: Trump Responds To Conviction, Promises ‘Real Verdict’ In November – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/30/rigged-disgraceful-trial-trump-responds-to-conviction-promises-real-verdict-in-november/
— Alan Dershowitz Doubts Conviction Will Be Overturned Because Appellate Judges Are ‘Terrified’ To Help Trump. – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/30/alan-dershowitz-doubts-conviction-overturned-because-judgestrump/
— Trump Trial Judge Did Everything In His Power To Confuse The Jury To Ensure Conviction – MARY ROOKE
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/30/rooke-trump-trial-judge-is-doing-everything-in-his-power-to-confuse-the-jury-to-ensure-conviction/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Illegal Immigration Has Created ‘High Threat Level’ for Terrorist Attack in US, Expert Says – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/31/border-crisis-has-created-high-threat-level-terrorist-attack-us/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump Found Guilty: Ben Shapiro Breaks Down the Verdict
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/breaking-trump-found-guilty

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Illegal Aliens Call Lyft Ride After Getting Sick of Waiting for Border Patrol to Pick them Up – Joey Chester
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2024/05/30/illegal-aliens-call-lyft-ride-after-getting-sick-waiting-border-patrol-pick-them

FOX NEWS
— Biden picked illegal immigrants over veterans. We must fix it before it’s too late. Veteran homelessness has spiked 19%, but Biden is too busy aiding illegal immigrants to help. – Kate Monroe
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/prioritizing-illegal-immigrants-over-veterans
— National Park Service reverses ban on employees wearing uniforms at Pride events following LGBTQ backlash. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reversed the decision in a statement issued late Friday. – Kendall Tietz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/national-park-service-reverses-ban-employees-wearing-uniforms-pride-events-following-lgbtq-backlash
— Former Gov Blagojevich: My fellow Democrats are ‘destroying the rule of law’ Trump commuted the prison sentence of the former Democrat governor of Illinois in 2020. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/former-gov-blagojevich-my-fellow-democrats-destroying-rule-law

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Statement on the Trump Verdict
https://www.judicialwatch.org/trump-verdict/
— Judicial Watch: Defense Dept. Records Show U.S. Air Force Hosted ‘Drag Story Time’ and Other ‘Drag’ Events
https://www.judicialwatch.org/air-force-drag-story-time/

TOWNHALL
— To Fund Immigrant Services, Denver Slashed Its Police Department and Will Answer 911 Calls With…Drones – Brad Slager
https://townhall.com/columnists/bradslager/2024/05/30/to-fund-immigrant-services-denver-slashed-its-police-department-and-will-answer-911-calls-withdrones-n2639737

TRUMPET
— Pope Francis Denounces Attempts to Defend U.S. Southern Border. Why is the leader of the world’s largest church promoting charities that support illegal immigration? – ANDREW MIILLER
https://www.thetrumpet.com/29596-pope-francis-denounces-attempts-to-defend-us-southern-border

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— NRA can sue ex-NY official it says tried to blacklist it after Parkland shooting, Supreme Court says – LINDSAY WHITEHURST (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who continue to blacklist me: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Organization, b) Republican leaders in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) conservative leaders and activists, and d) religious leaders and activists. Better yes, I should sue them.)
https://apnews.com/article/nra-aclu-parkland-shooting-lawsuit-supreme-court-953424f3fd33f279b0cc2ce050069d48

CNN
— Big stars come out for Biden – but much of Hollywood wrestles with 2024 endorsements in a polarized world. – Priscilla Alvarez and Elizabeth Wagmeister
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/30/politics/celebrity-endorsements-2024-election/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— In a Texas G.O.P. at War With Itself, the Hard Right Is Gaining – J. David Goodman (COMMENT: One could compare and contrast the Texas GOP with the Illinois GOP.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/us/texas-republican-primaries-dade-phelan.html
— I should write a book about Republican candidates, elected officials, party leaders, etc. in Illinois who have promoted LGBTQ the most. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/04/opinion/brad-polumbo-gay-rights-republicans.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Biden’s dilemma: Avoid a 1968 repeat in Chicago
https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/05/31/bidens-dilemma-avoid-a-1968-repeat-in-chicago/

USA TODAY
— Chicago watchdog sounds alarm on police crowd control tactics during Democratic convention – Michael Loria
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/30/chicago-watchdog-finds-police-tactics-create-problems-at-democratic-national-convention/73912054007/
— Democrats and RINOs continue to use George Floyd to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/31/dei-backlash-george-floyd-death-anniversary/73899737007/

NEWSWEEK

— Tyson Foods Speaks Out on Hiring Migrant Workers Over Americans – Nick Mordowanec (COMMENT: Employers want cheap labor. My critics/opponents have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license.)
https://www.newsweek.com/tyson-refutes-afl-claims-hires-migrants-workers-labor-1906270

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Guilty Verdict for Trump and Its Consequences for the Country. District Attorney Alvin Bragg inaugurates a new and destabilizing era of American politics. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-guilty-verdict-manhattan-trial-alvin-bragg-juan-merchan-stormy-daniels-b982d7d1

KRESGE FOUNDATION
— The Kresge Foundation promotes DEI big time, that is, it promotes political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination big time. I worked for S.S. Kresge 1964-1966. I should write a book about how my S.S. Kresge superiors, supervisors, and coworkers treated me. I was the only White male who washed dishes in its Chicago Heights store.
https://kresge.org/news-views/looking-back-kresges-path-toward-a-deeper-embrace-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

May 29, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) a) to issue a detailed press release on its State Convention and b) to post on its website its new platform and its 12 new resolutions. Those who dominate the IRP oppose direct election of IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members, oppose Dean White, and oppose conservative principles. Anticipate/expect that those who dominate the IRP will not only ignore/dismiss/belittle the party’s new platform and resolutions, they will get rid of IRP SCC members, county party leaders, township/ward party leaders, precinct committeemen/captains, voters, and everyone else a) who want direct election of IRP SCC members, who support Dean White, and/or who promote conservative principles. Conservatives overwhelmingly want direct election of IRP SCC members. Who were the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee members who stated that they are conservative but voted against direct election? I have promoted direct election of IRP SCC members and conservative principles, that is, the Republican Party platform, big time since 2000. Since 2000, party leaders who oppose direct election of IRP SCC members and/or oppose conservative principles have taken many big adverse actions against me because of that. I should write a book about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Thank you to Richard Porter and Demetra DeMonte for all of your hard work as Illinois’ RNC Representatives! We are excited to welcome Rhonda Belford and Dean White as our new representatives!
https://x.com/ILGOP/status/1795466791092617438

JOHN ZAHM
— Getting your own house in order. Some people came to Collinsville to the Illinois Republican Party Convention to limit grassroots Republicans voice and influence in the party. Others came to take selfies and pump up the appearance of their influence. Others cut deals to acquire positions and titles to benefit themselves. Daniel R. Zahm and I attended the Convention laser-focused on supporting policies and people who would represent grassroots conservative values and real reform for the Republican Party. After witnessing Committee Reports that had predetermined outcomes, and little substantive debate and discussion, we doubled down on our efforts promoting a great grassroots conservative leader Dean R. White – Illinois Republican State Central Committee. Insider party bosses like Laura Pollastrini and Larry Smith fought tooth and nail to defeat Dean. They supported and used rules and technicalities to make the process of overturning the National Committeeman-National Committeewoman vote of 10 people for Mark Shaw carry the weight over 494 Delegates nearly impossible. We would not stand for it and took the route of defeating the Committee report on the floor since they would not allow us to have a new vote on the floor between Shaw and White. In the end we succeeded. It was a team effort bringing together a group of just over 300 delegates who would not waver in the face of threats, demands, and insults. One HUGE victory. But many more to go. Many more stories to share. Patriots to thank. Bad actors to call out. But let’s start with this one right here. (Photo with Dean right after the victory).
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=illinois%20republican%20party

DOUG IBENDAHL
— Rank-And-File outsmart Pompous Pooh-Bahs at IL GOP state convention (COMMENT: Far too many “Republican” party leaders and precinct committeemen are acting like they would rather see Biden elected than Trump. How many of them boycotted the Illinois Republican Party State Convention in Collinsville?)
https://dougelstonibendahl.substack.com/p/rank-and-file-outsmart-pompous-pooh
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This state convention was the most shamefully rigged and disrespectful to the Republican rank-and-file I’ve seen yet in the nearly 30 years I’ve been paying attention to this stuff. And I have always been the first to acknowledge there were certainly problems when I was the state party’s lawyer 25 years ago. But I learn from experience and when I see things are infinitely worse today, I work for meaningful positive change. I don’t double-down on a failed system which the average 5-year old can see has been a catastrophic disaster for the Illinois GOP. Unfortunately, that is not yet an attitude universally shared. And we’re now to the point where dishonesty, self-dealing and unprofessionalism are officially off the charts. And it all centers around a desperate desire by the pooh-bahs to keep the rank-and-file disenfranchised and voiceless in their own state party. The lengths some on the state central committee (SCC) and their bootlicks have been willing to go to keep Republicans from having a vote again has a lot of people scratching their heads. . .Meanwhile, my strong hunch is that the party pooh-bahs are taking no positive lessons from the clock-cleaning regular Republicans delivered on Saturday. If anything, the pooh-bahs are kicking themselves for leaving even a crack in the door which allowed the Republican rank-and-file to have ANY voice at this convention. They aren’t planning to loosen the rules, they’re surely planning to make them even MORE restrictive next time. Not sure that would even be possible, but if there is a way to further squelch the voice of their constituents, I’m sure they’ll find it. It’s about all they do. Anyone who still doesn’t understand why our vote must be restored for our state party’s central committee, the governing board, really needs to do us all a favor and find a new hobby. I mean come on, seriously, no one can truly be that oblivious.)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Grassroots Dominate IL GOP State Convention and Expand Influence as State Party Leaders Lose Their Cool (COMMENT: Far too many “Republican” party leaders and precinct committeemen are acting like they would rather see Biden elected than Trump. How many of them boycotted the Illinois Republican Party State Convention in Collinsville?)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/grassroots-dominate-il-gop-state-convention-and-expand-influence-as-state-party-leaders-lose-their-cool.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Saturday, the influential conservative grassroots base of the Illinois Republican Party scored major victories during the GOP State Convention in Collinsville – as delegates from across the state elected Dean White as the new Republican national committeeman and Donald Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, (IL-15) as the Illinois Delegation Chair to nominate President Trump at the RNC Convention in Milwaukee. The state convention did not lack drama, as state party officials tried their best to maintain power and protect their own establishment-supported candidates. . .But the drama was not over as late Friday night, embattled IL GOP chairman Don Tracy withdrew himself from the running to be the Illinois Delegation Chair to nominate President Donald Trump at the RNC Convention in Milwaukee, after realizing that the room full of delegates was not on his side. Tracy then supported Miller, who is grassroots and a crowd favorite who was endorsed by President Trump in her re-election to Congress, in her bid to become the delegation chair. Rhonda Belford was also elected as the new RNC National Committeewoman. Many IL GOP officials continue to blame this publication for publishing articles critical of the establishment-base of the party – and that anger towards Illinois Review was on full display during the convention.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DNC in Chicago will lose some luster as Democrats plan to virtually nominate President Joe Biden before convention. – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/28/dnc-in-chicago-will-lose-some-luster-as-democrats-plan-to-virtually-nominate-president-joe-biden-before-convention/
— Biden campaign sends actor Robert De Niro, first responders to Trump’s NY trial to put focus on Jan. 6 – AP (COMMENT: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment right to a jury trial in Diersen v. GAO, I wonder who my Democrat GAO superiors would have sent to watch the trial. Would it have been my Democrat coworkers who they had promoted over me a) who were minority, female, younger than me, and/or veteran and/or b) who had less work experience than I had, who had less education than I had, who had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or who had no professional license like the one I had?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/28/biden-campaign-sends-allies-de-niro-and-first-responders-to-trumps-ny-trial-to-put-focus-on-jan-6/
— China sends Taiwan’s new president a message of belligerence – Daniel DePetris (COMMENT: What do you say to politicians who wrongly argued that China would have realized by now that capitalism is the way to go instead of communism?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/28/column-taiwan-new-president-china-conflict-depetris/
— Democrats continue to use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/29/clarence-page-george-floyd-racial-reckoning/
— It’s not too late for teens to find summer jobs. – FRANCINE KNOWLES (COMMENT: What summer jobs did you have and what did you do with the money that you earned? I did yard work during the summers of 1962 and 1963, delivered newspapers 1962-1966, washed dishes in 1965, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966, and delivered mail 1967-1969. I used the money that I earned to buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964, a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968. I used the money that I earned to pay for my UIC expenses 1966-1968 and for my NIU expenses 1969-1970. I graduated debt-free from NIU in 1970 owning that Charger.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/27/column-its-not-too-late-for-teens-to-find-summer-jobs/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Pageantry at Chicago Democratic convention, but no nomination: Biden to get nod in virtual roll call. Before the Chicago convention in August, Democrats will hold a virtual roll call to nominate President Joe Biden to a second term in order to qualify for the Ohio ballot. – Lynn Sweet
By Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/28/president-biden-democratic-national-convention-ohio-ballot-nomination-virtual-roll-call
— Putting a halt to state election law that blocked candidates is the right move. If Democrats wanted to change the rules for nominating candidates, they should have waited until 2025, a non-election year. Even then, it would need some lively debate. Oh, wait, maybe that’s what they were trying to avoid. – Editorial (COMMENT: I should write a book about Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO party leaders who would rather see “no candidate” on ballots than see conservative Republican candidates on them. I would focus on the aforesaid who succeeded in getting Wheaton to select a LGBTQer to fill a City Council vacancy in 2019 rather than me.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/05/28/illinois-election-law-november-ballot-primary-republicans-democrats-lawsuit-pritzker-editorial
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Typically, party leaders have slated candidates for the November ballot in late spring if the party had no one run in the primary.)
— City needs a clear plan for managing protestors at Democratic convention. The lack of a defined, public strategy isn’t a criticism of city officials. The goal is to show that Chicago can embrace protest and the exercise of free speech rights. – Colleen K. Connell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/28/chicago-protesters-democratic-national-convention-american-civil-liberties-union-colleen-connell
— As the Democrat stranglehold on Chicago tightens, domestic violence in Chicago increases.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/05/28/domestic-violence-victims-support-gaza-protests-owls-urban-wildlife-state-budget-bird-flu-letters

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: Honoring those who gave: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall stops at College of DuPage – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240528/news/honoring-those-who-gave-traveling-vietnam-memorial-wall-stops-at-college-of-dupage/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Our purpose in bringing the Vietnam Wall to Glen Ellyn is to give community members an opportunity of a lifetime to see the 58,318 names of our fallen patriots and all those men and women who survived the war,” Mike Formento, commander of Glen Ellyn’s American Legion Post 3, said adding that the traveling wall is particularly important for those who cannot make the trip to D.C. to see the memorial.)
— Book Review: ‘Ascent to Power’ studies how Harry Truman overcame lack of preparation in transition. – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240528/literature/book-review-ascent-to-power-studies-how-harry-truman-overcame-lack-of-preparation-in-transition/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240529/syndicated-columnists/banning-gender-affirming-treatment/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/illinois-lawmakers-finalize-531-billion-fiscal-year-2025-budget
— CPS releases schools budget under new funding formula as $391M deficit looms – Leigh Giangreco (COMMENT: The more White students that there are in schools, the less money that those school will get. The more minority students that there are in schools, the more money that those school will get.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/cps-reveals-2025-schools-budget-new-formula

ABC7
— CPS releases school-by-school budget breakdown under new equity-based funding formula – Sarah Schulte (COMMENT: The more White students that there are in schools, the less money that those school will get. The more minority students that there are in schools, the more money that those school will get.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/cps-school-budget-breakdown-released-chicago-public-schools-parents-transparency-funding-formula/14883754/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Tuesday, CPS released a school-by-school budget breakdown under a brand new funding formula based on equity rather than enrollment. “It’s schools that have high needs high poverty, high special ed, high English language learners. Those schools are going to get more recourses. They’re going to be smaller class sizes,” Martinez said. But Martinez admits a small number of schools will face cuts because of tighter budgets. At schools where enrollment is high and demographics are wealthier, class sizes may become a bit bigger.)

NBC5
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/so-many-people-in-tents-new-documentary-follows-migrant-families-struggles-triumphs-in-chicago/3446095/
— Group aims to recruit more Asian American police officers in Chicago area (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/celebrating-aapi-heritage/group-aims-to-recruit-more-asian-american-police-officers-in-chicago-area/3448577/

CBS2
— DNC plans to nominate Biden and Harris virtually before convention – Ed O’Keefe
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dnc-biden-nomination-virtually-august-convention-chicago/
— An investigation is under way at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, after school’s yearbook published a quote from a student who appeared to say they were “happy” about the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. – Charlie De Mar (COMMENT: I am 100% German American. In my defense, I have always stressed a) that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, b) that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and c) that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/suburban-chicago-high-school-yearbook-oct-7-attacks/

WGN9
— ‘There’s a lot of work to be done:’ Mayor Johnson discusses violent holiday weekend. – Jenna Barnes, Gabriel Castillo
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/theres-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-mayor-johnson-discusses-violent-holiday-weekend/

FOX32
— What happens if Trump is sentenced to prison? Expert weighs in.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1462510

WBEZ
— CPS budgets target help for schools with high needs. – Nader Issa (COMMENT: I am not sure what the tuition was when my parents sent me and my brother to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest in the 1950s and 1960s, but I believe it was 10% of their income. In today’s dollars, my father never made more than $50,000/year. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. My mother did not work outside the home until he died suddenly in 1969. Consequently, I had to work my way through college.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/cps-budgets-target-help-for-schools-with-high-needs/1ea08d57-c913-4ba9-8350-a87229d4e3aa

FREEPORT JOURNAL STANDARD
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
www.journalstandard.com

EFFINGHAM RADIO
— If you are a pot promoter, you should be presumed to be a pot user.
https://www.effinghamradio.com/2024/05/28/jelly-roll-says-his-marijuana-use-has-kept-me-sober/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— President Pritzker? If you’re a successful governor with $2 billion, where do you go next? The White House. – EDWARD ROBERT MCCLELLAND (COMMENT: Far too many “Republican” party leaders and precinct committeemen are acting like they would rather see Biden elected than Trump. How many of them boycotted the Illinois Republican Party State Convention in Collinsville?)
https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/june-july-2024/pritzkers-potential-path-to-the-white-house/

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
— Independence Day Celebration (COMMENT: I served as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks from 2005 until my critics/opponents ended that in 2021. I should write a book about that. I would focus on my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on the aforesaid who have done the most to discourage Republican participation in the parade. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 1978.)
https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/29/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-299/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/28/afternoon-roundup-198/
— Reform group slams election bill days after it cleared both chambers
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/28/reform-group-slams-election-bill-days-after-it-cleared-both-chambers/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: What do Democrat employers do to hire, retain, and promote Democrats who are minority and/or female? ANSWER: They lower hiring, retention, and promotion requirements. While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they ever-increasingly lowered hiring, retention, and promotion requirements. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless my job-related a) bachelor’s degree (1970), b) three master’s degrees (1976, 1980, and 1997), c) six professional certifications (1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997), and d) professional license (1981). I should write a book about the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

WIREPOINTS
— Up to $410 million extra being spent on children of illegal immigrants at Chicago Public Schools – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/up-to-410-million-extra-being-spent-on-children-of-illegal-immigrants-at-chicago-public-schools-wirepoints/
— Many education officials receiving millions during retirement…we’re throwing money at an education problem that won’t be solved
https://wirepoints.org/there-are-many-education-officials-receiving-millions-during-retirement-were-throwing-money-at-an-education-problem-that-wont-be-solved-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-a/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Plummer on $53 billion budget: ‘No wonder families and businesses continue to flee our state’
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/659947718-plummer-on-53-billion-budget-no-wonder-families-and-businesses-continue-to-flee-our-state

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is drawing bipartisan criticism for a proposed policy change on traffic stops. South Side GOP chair blasts Foxx policy move. – Jim Talamonti
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_703a8f04-1d4f-11ef-b51a-07e40f0f21d7.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION DEMANDS PARENTS BE KEPT IN DARK ON CURRICULUM – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-demands-parents-be-kept-in-dark-on-curriculum/
— ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY OKS $1.1B IN TAX HIKES FOR RECORD $53.1B SPENDING – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-general-assembly-oks-1-1b-in-tax-hikes-for-record-53-1b-spending/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Texas continues its effort to fill Biden’s border-security gaps – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/28/inside-beltway-texas-continues-its-effort-fill-bid/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Immigration hawks fear two-phase DACA deal could lead to Trump amnesty. – Gabby Morrongiello
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/205453/immigration-hawks-fear-two-phase-daca-deal-could-lead-to-trump-amnesty/
— Biden puts his reelection before national security – Tom Rogan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3019588/biden-puts-reelection-before-national-security/
— How to destroy DEI statements – Max Eden (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly destroy you if you do not promote DEI.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/3019557/how-to-destroy-dei-statements/
— Majority of Democrats, 54%, say dump Biden – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3018752/majority-democrats-54-say-dump-biden/

WASHINGTON STAND
— Johnson: ‘If Just One Out of Every 100’ Illegals Vote, It Will Change the Outcome of the Election – Suzanne Bowdey
https://washingtonstand.com/commentary/johnson-if-just-one-out-of-every-100-illegals-vote-it-will-change-the-outcome-of-the-election-

NEW YORK POST
— Biden’s all-of-government vote-buying scheme makes a mockery of democracy. – Betsy McCaughey (COMMENT: The more of the following that you are, the more that Biden is using the federal government to buy your vote: liberal, moderate, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, unmarried, non-rich, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, if your ancestors have not been in America for a long time, if you are in America illegally, boozer, gambler, stoner, and/or criminal.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/28/opinion/bidens-vote-buying-schemes-make-a-mockery-of-democracy/

AMERICAN THINKER
— CRT/DEI and the military – Richard Kline
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/crt_dei_and_the_military.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Money Going Around’: Worker Reveals Why Hotels Are ‘Loving’ NYC’s Shelters for Illegal Aliens. – Harold Hutchison
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/28/money-going-around-worker-reveals-why-hotels-are-loving-nycs-shelters-for-illegal-aliens/

FOX NEWS
— De Niro’s chaotic Biden campaign conference garners mockery on social media: ‘Disaster for Democrats’ Actor Robert De Niro had angry altercations with Trump supporters at chaotic presser. – Kristine Parks
https://www.foxnews.com/media/de-niros-chaotic-biden-campaign-conference-garners-mockery-social-media-disaster-democrats
— We need to SAVE our elections from abuse and here’s how. It would be easy for non-citizens to abuse our elections and find ways to vote. – Rep. Chip Roy (COMMENT: Non-citizens vote for Democrats. How many non-citizens will vote for Democrats in the November 5, 2024 election in America, Illinois, your congressional district, your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your precinct?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/need-save-elections-from-abuse-heres-how

GOPUSA
— Trump Attends NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 At Charlotte Motor Speedway
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-attends-nascar-coca-cola-600-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— ‘They don’t have a handle on it’: Illegal crossings surge along Northern U.S. Border. – Eddie Killian
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/illegal-crossings-surge-along-northern-u-s-border

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Republicans Introduce Bill to Curb DEI Policies in Medical Schools. “Teaching that takes into consideration the challenges different populations face is good, but interpreting every situation through the lens of race is not.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/05/republicans-introduce-bill-to-curb-dei-policies-in-medical-schools/

MRC TV
— Anti-U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush Confuse Memorial Day With Veterans Day – BRITTANY M. HUGHES
https://mrctv.org/blog/brittany-m-hughes/anti-us-reps-ilhan-omar-cori-bush-confuse-memorial-day-veterans-day

NEWSMAX
— New Drug (medetomidine) Linked to Rise of Overdoses in Chicago – James Morley III
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/drugs-crime-fentanyl/2024/05/28/id/1166508/

PJ MEDIA
— The ‘Massive Strain’ of Illegal Migration on U.S. School System – CATHERINE SALGADO (COMMENT: Needless-to-say, the more illegals that Democrat and RINO leaders dump into your school district, the more problems that your school district will have.)
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/05/28/massive-strain-of-illegal-migration-on-us-school-system-n4929390

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats Still Cynically Use George Floyd. A criminal died of a drug overdose while resisting arrest, and he’s a permanent “hero” to the Left. – NATE JACKSON
https://patriotpost.us/articles/107154-democrats-still-cynically-use-george-floyd-2024-05-28

TOWNHALL
— An Attack on America Is Coming Thanks To Biden’s Negligence – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2024/05/29/an-attack-on-america-is-coming-thanks-to-bidens-negligence-n2639583
— Biden Taps U.S. Oil Reserves for Political Reasons…Again – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2024/05/28/biden-taps-us-oil-reserves-for-political-reasonsagain-n2639635

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— Xi Jinping’s Recipe for Total Control: An Army of Eyes and Ears. Reviving a Mao-era surveillance campaign, the authorities are tracking residents, schoolchildren and businesses to forestall any potential unrest. – Vivian Wang
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/asia/china-surveillance-xi.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://apnews.com/article/drag-queen-group-lgbtq-pride-qommittee-6312cbee20821db1922716cb0b10a2ad

CBS NEWS
— Mayorkas says some migrants “try to game” the U.S. asylum system – Camilo Montoya-Galvez (COMMENT: For saying that, Mayorkas is in big trouble with Democrat and RINO leaders because Democrat and RINO leaders want him to glorify and praise illegals.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mayorkas-interview-migrants-immigration/

CNBC
— Here’s why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get – Jack Hillyer and Juhohn Lee (COMMEMT: The first 6 months that I worked for IRS in 1971 as a Revenue Officer was classroom training.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/07/heres-why-entry-level-jobs-feel-impossible-to-get.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mass-deportation-would-be-a-disaster-trump-second-administration-cd804e87
— Higher tax rates discourage earning more money.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/republicans-4-trillion-question-should-they-pay-for-extending-trump-tax-cuts-ebbe67f3
— What Entry-Level Jobs Really Look Like Today. – Lindsay Ellis and Kara Dapena (COMMENT: GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, to get rid of me, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates rudely treated me as though I was a GS-4 (currently $39,488/year) entry level employee. They ignored/dismissed/belittled the fact that I had a) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels (currently $97,079-$110,020/year), b) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and d) almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. They forced me to take a $22,996/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/entry-level-jobs-2024-recent-graduates-31d55cdd
— Why American Workers Are Feeling Lonely and Isolated Te-Ping Chen (COMMENT: While worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, fewer and fewer and fewer of my coworkers shared my demographics, that is, were conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/google-news-update/why-american-workers-are-feeling-lonely-and-isolated/0889f188-3c90-4409-9706-322c088261fd
— Chief Justice Durbin Opines. Chief Justice Roberts should tell the Senators to stay in their constitutional lane. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dick-durbin-sheldon-whitehouse-supreme-court-john-roberts-samuel-alito-51c0c866

POST REGISTER
— On behalf of the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee communications team and the over 140 volunteers who have served faithfully in multiple capacities over the years, we extend a warm welcome to our newly elected precinct committee officers and executive team members. The BCRCC has been steadfast in the cause of conservative liberty over the years and we anticipate the start of our next term as we continue this mission together with Idaho voters. – CHRISTOPHER COOK and KELLY GOLDEN (COMMENT: Since 1999, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party have urged Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to not encourage me to help elect them. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I am “too conservative” and even worse things and that because of that, the more that do to help elect them, the more votes that they will lose. Further, they stress my bad demographics: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/commentary/opinion-after-the-vote-now-comes-the-hard-work/article_271ed202-1d1e-11ef-a0a9-e7d61252b5cc.html

HR MAGAZINE
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/how-hr-can-create-a-trans-inclusion-policy

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans and to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/05/agencies-best-tool-closing-talent-gaps-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/396758/

GAO
— GAO Named #1 Best Places to Work 4th Year in a Row! (COMMENT: I doubt that any GAO employee are Republican. From what I see, virtually all GAO employees are Democrats who are minority, female, younger, veteran, disabled, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or do not have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USGAO/2024/05/28/file_attachments/2890732/MN5111.pdf

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATIION
— A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs – Sara Weissman (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. My qualifications included a) earning a high school diploma and passing the postal employment test in 1966. b) earning a bachelor’s degree in business and passing the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, c) earning an MBA in 1976, d) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and. e) earning a master’s degree in accounting in 1980.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/alternative-credentials/2024/05/29/report-finds-misalignment-between

May 28, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What steered you away from vices, poverty, and crime? What steered you toward your successes in life? For me, it was my parents who were conservative Republicans who stressed personal responsibility and becoming a productive member of society. They had me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL), raised me as a MSL, and had me confirmed as a MSL. Even though neither of them attended college and my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma and my mother never attended high school, their upbringing of me motivated/enabled me to work my way through college and earn a bachelor’s degree, three masters degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party a) to issue a detailed press release on its State Convention and b) to post on its website its new platform and its 12 new resolutions. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Do you know who represented you at the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention on its National Committeeman and National Committeewoman Committee and on its Platform and Resolutions Committee? Do you know how they voted and why? Questions for your representative on the National Committeeman and National Committeewoman Committee: when the final vote was taken, a) did you vote for White or for Shaw for National Committeeman and why and b) did you vote for Belford or for Lasonde for National Committeewoman and why? Which candidates did you vote for in earlier rounds of voting and why? Questions for your representative on the Platform and Resolutions Committee, when the final vote was taken, did you vote for or against the following and why a) each of the proposed resolutions including direct election of IRP State Central Committee members and b) the IRP platform? How did you vote in earlier rounds of voting and why? If I had not been removed from the Platform and Resolutions Committee, I would have answered the aforesaid questions. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— In my opinion, Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains should include the following in their next precinct letter concerning the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Convention: a) who the speakers were, b) how many delegates there were in total and from their congressional district (CD), county, and township/ward, c) the names of the delegates from their CD, county, and township/ward, d) who their IRP State Central Committee (SCC) member appointed to represent them on the IRP State Convention committees and how they voted on the new IRP platform, the 12 new resolutions, direct election of IRP SCC members, National Committeeman, and National Committeewoman, e) links to the new platform and to the 12 new resolutions on the IRP website, and f) lots of information on the new IRP National Committeeman Dean White and the new IRP National Committeewoman Rhonda Belford. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— PARTY POLITICS: Illinois Republicans united behind former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign during their state convention in Collinsville over the weekend. They also got behind a platform that attacks Democrats for supporting abortion rights, eliminating cash bail and promoting transgender identity, according to the Tribune’s Rick Pearson and Jeremy Gorner. Cheering for Trump: “Joe Biden’s vision for the country and JB Pritzker’s vision for the state is, it’s a disaster, and may I say, even that it’s evil,” Congresswoman Mary Miller, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, said during the conference. Roll call: Miller was also elected to be the delegation leader of Illinois and could be the voice we hear during roll call to support Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. There was drama: The election to determine the new Republican National Committee members became divisive. An election had to be held because current members Richard Porter and Demetra DeMonte will see their terms come up at the end of the convention. How it played out: Republican State Central Committeeman Dean White was elected to replace Porter after Lake County GOP Chair Mark Shaw was twice rejected during voting on the convention floor. Shaw dropped out, opening the lane for White. Rhonda Belford, the Hardin County GOP chair, will replace DeMonte after the convention. “There are always going to be disagreements. You see that among Democrats, too,” DeMonte told Playbook after the convention. Her take: “There wasn’t any disunity.” If you are Mark Shaw, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/28/state-budget-still-up-in-the-air-00160091

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— At least 41 shot, 9 fatally, in citywide Memorial Day weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-memorial-day-gun-violence-police/14877210/
— Dad gets into shootout with group trying to steal cars while 5 daughters sleep inside Winnetka home. Suspects broke into Sheridan Road house to steal keys before trying to take Range Rover, Maserati. (COMMENT: Winnetka today, your municipality tomorrow. What are you doing to avoid car theft? While I worked for IRS in Chicago, my 1969 Dodge Charger SE was stolen in Chicago in 1971 and my 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air was stolen in Chicago in 1973.)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/winnetka-homeowner-exchanges-fire-suspects-steal-car-sheridan/14877966/

NBC5
— Winnetka homeowner exchanges gunfire with suspect in attempted car theft. The suspects fled the scene after the exchange of gunfire. (COMMENT: Winnetka today, your municipality tomorrow. What are you doing to avoid car theft? While I worked for IRS in Chicago, my 1969 Dodge Charger SE was stolen in Chicago in 1971 and my 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air was stolen in Chicago in 1973.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/winnetka-homeowner-exchanges-gunfire-with-suspect-in-attempted-car-theft/3447578/

CBS2
— UChicago to withhold degree from at least one pro-Palestinian demonstrator – Sabrina Franza
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/uchicago-withhold-degree-palestinian-demonstrator/
— What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say – Graham Kates
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happens-if-trump-is-convicted-in-new-york-trial/
— Activists, leaders work to prevent violence in Chicago this summer (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/leaders-activists-push-safety-violent-memorial-day-weekend-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0Y-JSDhYU
— 5-year-old among 9 killed, 30 hurt in Chicago shootings during Memorial Day weekend – Jeramie Bizzle, Beth Lawrence (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-shootings-memorial-day-weekend-may-24-to-28/
— Winnetka homeowner exchanges gunfire with suspects trying to steal car – John Dodge (COMMENT: Winnetka today, your municipality tomorrow. What are you doing to avoid car theft? While I worked for IRS in Chicago, my 1969 Dodge Charger SE was stolen in Chicago in 1971 and my 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air was stolen in Chicago in 1973.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/winnetka-car-theft-gunfire/

WGN9
— Over 30 fall victim to shootings over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://wgntv.com/news/over-30-fall-victim-to-shootings-over-memorial-day-weekend-in-chicago/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjYWC31GLVc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs8akgzKqmE

FOX32
— Chicago crime: 27 shot, 7 killed so far in Memorial Day weekend violence – Tia Ewing (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-crime-memorial-day-weekend-violence

WBBM
— Chicago police officer takes teens on a camping trip to give them a ‘safe place’ over Memorial Day weekend. – (COMMENT: When you were young, how safe was your municipality? While I lived in Crete 1948-1972, it was very safe.)
https://www.wtvy.com/2024/05/27/police-officer-takes-teens-camping-trip-give-them-safe-place-over-memorial-day-weekend/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? A major week looms in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. – ERIC TUCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/27/major-week-trump-hush-money-trial/
— FRONT PAGE: Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues clashing with Illinois Senate over parole board – DAN PETRELLA and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/28/gov-j-b-pritzker-continues-clashing-with-illinois-senate-over-parole-board/
— FRONT PAGE: CTA could provide up to 250 buses for use during the DNC. Will that leave enough for regular bus service? – Sarah Freishtat
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/cta-could-provide-up-to-250-buses-for-use-during-the-dnc-will-that-leave-enough-for-regular-bus-service/ar-BB1nbmSu

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 9 killed, 30 wounded in Memorial Day weekend gun violence across Chicago. Among the dead are 5-year-old Reign Ware, who was fatally shot in the abdomen while sitting in a parked car in the 200 block of South Campbell Avenue. (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/05/27/memorial-day-weekend-2024-continues-violent-trend-28-shot-7-killed
— 2 ex-jail officials say they were fired after claiming they were coerced into political work for Sheriff Tom Dart. Drake Carpenter and Aracelis Gotay were suspended without pay in March of 2022 amid a federal investigation involving the sheriff’s office. – Andy Grimm
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/05/27/cook-county-jail-officials-fired-coerced-political-work-sheriff-tom-dart

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Illinois Senate, returns to House – PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: If you run for a government office or for a political office as a Republican, anticipate/expect that sooner or later, if any of your ancestors homesteaded a farm, Democrats and RINOs will use that against you. They will hint/imply/argue/shout that you directly, substantially, and unfairly benefitted from that and that therefore, you should pay reparations. If I ran for an office, they would stress a) that my ancestors on my father’s side homesteaded a 240-acre farm in southeast Crete Township in 1854, b) that they sold that land and bought 10 acres just northeast of downtown Crete in 1864, c) that my grandfather had a home built on that land in 1926, d) that I lived in that home 1954-1972, and e) that I inherited that home and sold it in 2022.)
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/prairie-band-potawatomi-land-deal-clears-illinois-senate/article_af1d1eb4-1c71-11ef-856a-3f6519303841.html

WQAD
— Illinois Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/illinois-senate-democrats-531-billion-spending-plan-house-capitol-news/526-456b2ed3-b494-4894-b78e-b418c7d24bdd

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Pastor Criticized For No Transit Experience Withdraws From RTA Board Nomination. Rev. Ira Acree said the City Council and most agency boards should be vacated if alderpeople now want to only go off experience. – Mack Liederman (COMMENT: 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 Levels, currently $97,079-$110,020/year, I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. The Democrats who ran GAO wasted my knowledge of IRS. The kept me off audits of IRS except 1986-1988 and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/24/pastor-criticized-for-no-transit-experience-withdraws-from-rta-board-nomination/

HOODLINE
— CHICAGO CONFRONTS DISMAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH 7 DEATHS AMID SURGE IN GUN VIOLENCE – Damon R. Sheffield (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime.)
https://hoodline.com/2024/05/chicago-confronts-dismal-memorial-day-weekend-with-7-deaths-amid-surge-in-gun-violence/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/28/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-298/
— Welch to convene House at noon Tuesday.
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/27/welch-to-convene-house-at-noon-tomorrow/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

JEFF BERKOWITZ
— In Part 2 of our interview w/the Big Tent Coalition’s CEO, Tim Ozinga, the discussion focuses on the dearth of real political leaders in IL and the key challenges facing the State. – Alana Goodman
https://jeffberkowitz208.substack.com/p/in-part-2-of-our-interview-wthe-big

WIREPOINTS
— New Trier School District set to produce next $8 million superintendent pensioner – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/new-trier-school-district-set-to-produce-next-8-million-superintendent-pensioner-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOSE 127,000 STUDENTS – Hilary Gowins (COMMENT: Illinois parents a) who cannot avoid public schools because they cannot afford religious schools and b) who do not want Illinois teachers to make their children “good little Democrats,” take their children and move out of Illinois. My parents sent me to religious schools 1953-1962 even though my father never made more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars and my mother never worked outside of the home until after he died.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/editorial-illinois-public-schools-lose-127000-students-since-pandemic/
— How Illinois can give parents more choice within public school system. – Hannah Schmid (COMMENT: Yes, but ever-increasingly, Illinois parents are Democrats who therefore by definition are anti-conservative and anti-Republican and want teachers a) to make their children sexually active LGBTQers and b) to promote dependency on government and charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and race and gender based preference giving, that is, Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/report-how-illinois-can-give-parents-more-choice-within-public-school-system/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— NewsGuard primes children in public schools for life of leftist activism. The latest way K-12 students are being indoctrinated. – John Tillman
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/27/newsguard-primes-children-in-public-schools-for-li/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Harvard Graduation Marred by Anti-Semitism Controversy as Speaker Accuses Critics of Smearing Her for ‘Money and Power’ Commencement speaker Maria Ressa employs anti-Semitic trope to blast critics, prompting Harvard rabbi to walk off the stage. – Alana Goodman
https://freebeacon.com/campus/harvard-commencement-speaker-told-graduates-her-critics-had-smeared-her-for-money-and-power-new-translation-confirms-the-critics-were-correct/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Because I accepted your invitation to be here today, I was attacked online and called anti-Semitic by money and power because they want money and power,” she told Harvard graduates during the May 23 ceremony.)

NEW YORK POST
— Here’s why the case against Trump should end in ‘not guilty’ – Jonathan Turley
https://nypost.com/2024/05/27/opinion/heres-why-the-case-against-trump-should-end-in-not-guilty/

BREITBART
— Denver Offers How-To Guide on Turning Cities into Taxpayer-Funded Immigrant Sanctuaries – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/27/denver-offers-how-to-guide-on-turning-cities-into-taxpayer-funded-immigrant-sanctuaries/

FEDERALIST
— America Has Become The Land Of The Selfish, Home Of The Indoctrinated – M.D. KITTLE
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/27/america-has-become-the-land-of-the-selfish-home-of-the-indoctrinated/
— Trans Activists Quietly Build ‘Gender-Affirming’ Monopoly On Centers For Abused Children – LAURA BRYANT HANFORD
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/28/trans-activists-quietly-build-gender-affirming-monopoly-on-centers-for-abused-children/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— States and Localities Can Determine Whether to Resettle Refugees In Their Communities – Shari Rendall
https://www.fairus.org/legislation/state-and-local/states-and-localities-can-determine-whether-resettle-refugees-their

NEW AMERICAN
— Non-white Privilege? Anti-white Racism Reigns in U.S., Says Jeremy Carl – Selwyn Duke (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, to get more votes from non-Whites, candidates, elected officials, and party leaders hint/imply/argue/shout that they are anti-White.)
https://thenewamerican.com/us/culture/non-white-privilege-anti-white-racism-reigns-in-u-s-says-jeremy-carl/

NEWSMAX
— Sheltering Migrants Jacks Up Costs of NYC Hotel Rooms – Mark Swanson
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nyc-hotels-prices/2024/05/27/id/1166352/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/arts/pride-events-nyc.html

USA TODAY
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters have bombarded the jurors, as well as everyone else in the world, with ever-increasing hatred against not only Trump, but against those who share his demographics: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The aforesaid has hurt Biden because Biden shares the aforesaid demographics with Trump except that Biden is liberal, Democrat, Catholic, and Irish American.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/05/22/trump-defense-rests-hush-money-trial-jury-duty/73772795007/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “How a right-wing internet broadcaster became Trump’s loyal herald.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-rallies-right-side-broadcasting-maga-election-27befda2383b917ab6e1213df19e5813

MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/how-to-change-the-gender-on-your-driver-s-license/ar-AA1cVZim

May 26, 2024

BOST FOR CONGRESS
— The Illinois Republican Party’s State Convention
https://x.com/BostForCongress/status/1794340527892312105

DALLAS NEWS
— Texas Republican Party delegates vote on party platform (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/05/25/texas-republican-platform-calls-for-teaching-bible-in-schools-blocking-abortion-drugs/

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Texas GOP to vote on Bible lessons, deportations to platform (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/texas-gop-bible-lessons-school-19472547.php

TEXAS TRIBUNE
— Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office. The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.” – ROBERT DOWNEN AND RENZO DOWNEY (COMMENT: In my opinion, delegates to state party conventions should be provided with at least a week before the convention a) copies of the platform and the resolutions that they are going to vote on and b) the names of and lots of information on the National Committeeman and Committeewoman candidates who they are going to vote on.)
https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/25/texas-republican-party-convention-platform/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Republicans go all in for Trump at state convention – RICK PEARSON and JEREMY GORNER (COMMENT: Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) a) to issue a detailed press release on the convention and b) to post on its website its new platform and its 12 new resolutions. At the convention, there was very strong support for Trump and for Dean White for IRP National Committeeman, but there very few delegates were from DuPage County. IRP chairman Don Tracy spoke vehemently against direct election of IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members. Many of the delegates who I spoke with had been strongly lobbied by opponents of direct election against direct election. Tracy’s IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee (PRC) killed direct election. Illinois Republicans who want direct election are overwhelmingly conservative. Illinois Republicans who oppose direct election are overwhelming moderate, that is, they reject some, many, most, if not all the planks in the Republican Party platform. It seems that to get PRC members to kill direct election, those who oppose direct election a) loaded the PRC with members who oppose direct election or could be made to oppose direct election and b) dumped efforts to move the platform to the left. I was appointed to the PRC even though I have always promoted direct election. But that appointment was made before those who oppose direct election knew that major efforts were going to be made to promote direct election. Therefore, I was removed from the PRC before its first meeting. The Democrat news media at the convention again demonstrated its hostility toward me. I have attended as a delegate and as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor all the IRP State Conventions since 2000. The 2020 convention was by Zoom. The last big push for direct election was at the 2008 convention.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/25/illinois-republicans-go-all-in-for-trump-at-state-convention/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state GOP party platform has long opposed same-sex marriage, though its been almost a decade since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down bans against those unions. On Saturday, the party added a plank “confirming the immutable biological sex of humans and the protection of women” and opposing gender treatments as well as “all efforts to validate transgender identity,” The platform adopted by more than 500 delegates at the convention also attacked the Democratic Party for eliminating cash bail, contending it “opposes law and order and law enforcement.” . . . The only contentious note in the festivities occurred when former Lake County GOP chairman Mark Shaw was twice overwhelmingly rejected in votes from the convention floor in his bid to become the state’s new Republican National Committeeman, replacing Richard Porter, who is term limited. Shaw, a Trump delegate and a “senior adviser” to the presidential candidate, has a controversial party history. Once viewed as a grassroots supporter, his attempts to maneuver into the RNC job were rejected by delegates who viewed him as too establishment. Dean White of St. Charles, a construction company owner and a member of the Republican State Central Committee, was ultimately named national committeeman after Shaw dropped out. Hardin County GOP Chair Rhonda Belford, who chairs the Republican County Chairs’ Association, was voted as national committeewoman, replacing Demetra DeMonte.)
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for pollution.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/26/prairie-state-coal-plant/
— We can’t let summer events distract us from violence prevention in Chicago – Faith Leaders (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty, crime, and violence.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/26/opinion-chicago-summer-gun-violence-prevention/
— Mayor Johnson hires organizer as administration liaison to progressive groups – Jake Sheridan (COMMENT: Who serves as liaisons for the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to conservative groups?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/mayor-johnson-hires-organizer-as-administration-liaison-to-progressive-groups/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: NCTV17 seeks funding support from Naperville as the nonprofit TV station deals with urgent financial crisis – TESS KENNY (COMMENT: I am a conservative Republican nonprofit political and government news and commentary aggregator. All the money and time needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out each and every morning comes from me. He who pays the piper calls the tunes. No one calls my tunes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/naperville-city-council-nctv17-cable-news-funding/

DAILY HERALD
— Biden to Black students: You’re nothing without me – Debra J. Saunders
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240525/syndicated-columnists/biden-to-black-students-youre-nothing-without-me/

NBC5
— At least 2 killed, 10 others injured in Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-violence-crime-memorial-day-weekend-shootings/3446710/

WGLT
— Trump confronts repeated booing during Libertarian convention speech – AP (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Libertarian plants in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000. Libertarians promote pot, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, etc.)
https://www.wglt.org/2024-05-26/trump-confronts-repeated-booing-during-libertarian-convention-speech

WGIL
— Illinois bill allows out-of-state minors to apply for taxpayer funded abortions – Catrina Petersen
https://www.wgil.com/2024/05/25/illinois-bill-allows-out-of-state-minors-to-apply-for-taxpayer-funded-abortions/

CWB CHICAGO
— Huge brawl leaves migrant stabbed, cop injured as police declare emergency outside downtown Chicago shelter. (COMMENT: Chicago today, your municipality tomorrow.)
https://cwbchicago.com/2024/05/huge-brawl-leaves-migrant-stabbed-cop-injured-as-police-declare-emergency-outside-downtown-chicago-shelter.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield – JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/budget-negotiations-will-extend-into-next-week-as-house-leaves-springfield

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois legislators eye $870 million in tax increases ahead of budget deal. Package includes tax credits for hiring journalists, ex-felons, live theatre. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2b3aeb7e-1b06-11ef-905a-1fa73edcfead.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

AMERICAN THINKER
— Acknowledging Truth – Thomas Klocek
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/05/acknowledging_truth.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— MSNBC’s Joy Reid takes racist shot at Rep. Byron Donalds over Trump support – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/25/msnbcs-joy-reid-takes-racist-shot-at-rep-byron-donalds-over-trump-support-1461605/

BREITBART
— Chicago: 10 Shot During First Night of Memorial Day Weekend – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2024/05/26/chicago-10-shot-during-first-night-of-memorial-day-weekend/

FOX BUSINESS
— Walmart promotes Pride merchandise as Target scales back following backlash. – Brie Stimson
https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/walmart-promotes-pride-merchandise-target-scales-back-following-backlash

HOT AIR
— Schumer Clearly States Citizenship for Illegals Is the Goal
https://hotair.com/headlines/2024/05/25/when-chuckles-schumer-clear-states-citizenship-for-illegals-is-the-goal-n3789060

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— “Not one Mexican”: Group of illegal immigrants interviewed near San Diego border wall. – Matthew Holloway
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/not-one-mexican-group-of-illegal-immigrants-interviewed-near-san-diego-border-wall

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Illinois Chemical Abortion Free-for-All Puts Women in Danger – ERIK BAPTIST
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/the-illinois-chemical-abortion-free-for-all-puts-women-in-danger/
— Merit Must Trump DEI in Medical Education – IAN KINGSBURY (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they ever-increasingly lowered standards to hire, retain, and promote Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless my job-related bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, professional license, and work experience.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/merit-must-trump-dei-in-medical-education/

NEW AMERICAN
— Is the Constitution Now an “Inconvenient Document”? – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/constitution/is-the-constitution-now-an-inconvenient-document/

PARADISE
— Great Replacement: Sen. Schumer Calls For Amnesty of Millions of Illegals to Offset Declining U.S. Population
https://theparadise.ng/great-replacement-sen-schumer-calls-for-amnesty-of-millions-of-illegals-to-offset-declining-u-s-population/
— 40+ Dem Mayors Beg Joe Biden to Create Jobs Program — for Illegal Aliens!
https://theparadise.ng/40-dem-mayors-beg-joe-biden-to-create-jobs-program-for-illegal-aliens/#google_vignette

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Confronting the Woke-Left and Jihad-Enthusiast Alliance – Peter Berkowitz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/05/26/confronting_the_woke-left_and_jihad-enthusiast_alliance_151003.html

TOWNHALL
— Chuck Schumer Admits Democrats’ ‘Ultimate Goal,’ And It’s Not Good – Sarah Arnold (COMMENT: Democrat elected and appointed officials ever-increasingly replace those in America who have demographics that vote for Republicans with those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/25/chuck-schumer-our-ultimate-goal-is-to-give-every-illegal-immigrant-citizenship-n2639528
— Half of UCLA Med School Students Fail Basic Tests Thanks to DEI Push – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/25/half-of-ucla-med-school-students-fail-basic-tests-thanks-to-dei-push-n2639525

WESTERN JOURNAL
— New Low: Illegals Across U.S. Hiring Fake Robbers to Attack Them So They Gain Asylum – Jack Davis
https://www.westernjournal.com/new-low-illegals-across-us-hiring-fake-robbers-attack-gain-asylum/

— FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCESSOUTHERN

AOL
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly crow about their success in using DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.aol.com/news/republican-leaders-unc-board-claims-144739678.html
— How to Check Your Employment Eligibility – LISA JOHNSON MANDELL
https://www.aol.com/news/2011-03-24-how-to-check-your-employment-eligibility.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Green cards? Passports? Visas? Just what exactly to they allow you to do? A lot of people coming to the U.S. are uncertain about whether or not they’re able to legally work in the U.S. Now there’s a super simple way to find out. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services recently unveiled a free online tool called E-Verify Self Check, that allows people to see if they’re eligible to work in the U.S. before they start looking.)

CNN
— Trump courts Libertarians amid mounting concern over third-party candidates – Steve Contorno and Aaron Pellish (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Libertarian plants in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000. Libertarians promote pot, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, etc.)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/25/politics/donald-trump-libertarian-party-rfk/index.html

MSN
— Wokeness has gone full circle with the separation of Americans by race thanks to DEI
https://www.msn.com/en-sg/entertainment/news/wokeness-has-gone-full-circle-with-the-separation-of-americans-by-race-thanks-to-dei-says-conservatives/ar-BB1idbhx
— ‘Zapped time and time again’: More workers say they expect to retire at 65, but research shows they may be overly optimistic about how long they can remain in the workforce. – Serah Louis (COMMENT: I should write a book about age discrimination. I am 75. As age discrimination ever-increasingly increases under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect that as you get older, there will be ever-increasingly pressure to get rid of you and especially if you are conservative, Republican, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time like me. Currently, age discriminators are using age discrimination concurrently against both Trump and Biden to “kill two birds with one stone.” In my defense, I stress the GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters that I put together and send out each and every morning. I had no trouble driving non-stop to/from Wheaton and Collinsville for the Illinois Republican Party State Convention.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/zapped-time-and-time-again-more-workers-say-they-expect-to-retire-at-65-but-research-shows-they-may-be-overly-optimistic-about-how-long-they-can-remain-in-the-workforce/ar-BB1n201B

NEW YORK TIMES
— What Do Students at Elite Colleges Really Want? – Francesca Mari (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees from non-Ivy League colleges are worthless, that is, that my degrees from NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT are worthless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/business/gen-z-college-students-jobs.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/opinion/trump-deportation-immigration-border.html
— Biden Addresses Graduating Cadets at West Point Military Academy – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/us/politics/biden-commencement-west-point.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden indirectly rebukes Trump at West Point commencement. – Tyler Pager
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/25/trump-biden-military-academy/
— Democrats continue to use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/25/george-floyd-anniversary-retrenchment/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Teach Your Children to Love America. – Peggy Noonan (COMMENT: What inspires your patriotism? For me, it includes my being able to earn a bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license even though neither of my parents attended college, my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and my mother never attended high school.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teach-your-children-to-love-america-memorial-day-7c97666e

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly crow about their success in using DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayarichard-craven/2024/05/25/racial-trauma-can-affect-your-career-heres-how/

PBS
— JULY 21, 2022 FLASHBACK: Jan. 6 committee says Donald Trump is to blame for the violence (COMMENT: He who determines the membership of a committee determines the outcome of that committee.)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-jan-6-committee-says-donald-trump-is-to-blame-for-the-violence

May 24, 2024

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— GOP UNITY: The Illinois Republican Party is holding its state convention today and Saturday in the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. After eight years of divisiveness among the rank and file, party leaders hope to emerge united as they head into election season. No matter where they stand on Donald Trump, they agree on wanting to make Joe Biden a one-term president. “We’re at a pivotal point where you’re seeing Republicans starting to get back together,” Illinois GOP Executive Director Matthew Janes told Playbook. “You’re seeing a lot more unity recently.” The Illinois GOP has evolved much the way the national Republican party has, with right-leaning Republicans veering more right and centrists somehow being seen as being left on party issues. In Illinois, the shift has been geographic. In 2014, the Republican base was strong in Chicago’s suburbs and exurbs, while southern Illinois still saw Democrats have an influence in party politics. That’s all shifted: When Trump came on the scene, rural voters were drawn to his blue collar message and there was a shift in the state party’s cultural and economic bases. Chicago-area Republicans weren’t always in line with Trump. And many still aren’t. Embracing Trump: Illinois GOP National Committeeman Richard Porter was among those hoping to see a new Republican generation in the White House. He backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president. Now, he says he’s most concerned about taking back the White House from Democrats. “I am for winning. Trump is our nominee and the Democrats have behaved appallingly in regard to Trump so it’s not hard to support him,” Porter told Playbook, referring to the former president’s recent court fight in New York. That attitude is expected to prevail in Collinsville this weekend, where the biggest task is to line up behind a party platform and elect a new Republican committee man and committee woman to represent the state within the national Republican Convention (The party elects one man and one woman to those seats.). Why the change: Term limits are keeping Porter and Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte from running again. They have each served two terms. In the running for their seats: GOP state central committee members Mark Shaw and Dean White and Illinois Republican Finance Committee Chair Vince Kolber. Shaw is also an Illinois adviser to Trump’s campaign. Women candidates are State Central Committee members Joan Lasonde and Rhonda Belford, and former Republican legislative candidate Julie Cho. All of the candidates are right-leaning, Trump-supporting Republicans. If you are Demetra DeMonte, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com )
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump putting his finger on the scale to revamp GOP platform four years after it froze in time – Elaine Mallon (COMMENT: Those who oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a far-right conservative. Since 2015, they have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a Trump-promoter. I should write a book about those who oppose direct elect election of IRP SCC members and who oppose Trump and who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3015947/trump-revamp-gop-platform-after-it-froze-in-time/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Trump campaign is pushing to elect those closely aligned with the presumptive presidential nominee’s agenda to positions on the Republican National Committee‘s Platform Committee. Much of this effort by former President Donald Trump’s campaign relates to concerns that far-right conservatives will push stances on abortion and same-sex marriage that may alienate the general population just ahead of the general election. The RNC’s Platform Committee consists of a male and a female representative from each U.S. state and territory, and it will play an instrumental role in shaping the party’s stances on dozens of policy issues. The party’s current platform is a 66-page document that hasn’t been reviewed since the 2016 election. In 2020, the RNC passed a resolution stating it would not adopt a new platform, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic interfering with the party’s ability to hold meetings. That year marked the first time in more than 150 years that the RNC decided not to make adjustments to its official platform, per NBC News. Shiree Verdone served as co-chairwoman of Trump’s campaign in Arizona in both 2016 and 2020 but is no longer involved with the Republican Party of Arizona. She told the outlet that Trump’s team is concerned about who is getting on the party’s platform committee. “Trying to get normal folks on the Platform and Rules [committees], but God knows if there’s any normal people in that delegation,” Verdone said. The committee’s leadership consists of strong Trump supporters, including Trump’s former ambassador to Luxembourg, Randy Evans, who will serve as executive director. Russ Vought, Trump’s former director of the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as policy director, and Ed Martin, the head of several conservative groups, will serve as deputy policy director. “The campaign is really getting into it and involved this year in [Platform Committee] races in states,” a veteran Republican operative told the outlet. “There is a sense among them that the platform should not be pushed too far to the right on a few issues, but I keep hearing abortion and marriage specifically.” While far-right conservatives have called for a national ban on abortion, Trump has been steadfast in his stance that the matter will be left up to the states. “I DO NOT SUPPORT A BAN ON BIRTH CONTROL, AND NEITHER WILL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!” Trump declared on Truth Social.)
— ‘Haley Voters for Biden’ says Trump endorsement makes their efforts ‘difficult’ – Peter Cordi (COMMENT: Who are the Haley voters for Biden in Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and your school district?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3015309/haley-voters-biden-trump-endorsement-efforts-difficult/
— Trump and DeSantis appear to push aside feud in appeal to donors: ‘I love that you’re back’ – Ross O’Keefe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3015526/trump-desantis-push-aside-feud-appeal-donors/
— Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Biden, Democrats of wanting illegal immigrants to vote – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/mike-johnson-accuses-joe-biden-democrats-of-wantin/
— Mike Johnson warns that ‘enemies of freedom’ can vote in local DC elections – Asher Notheis
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3014853/mike-johnson-warns-enemies-of-freedom-can-vote-local-dc-elections/
— Democrats attack Republicans on DC noncitizen voting law as a setup for election fraud claims – Jack Birle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3014472/democrats-attack-republicans-dc-noncitizen-voting-law-setup-big-lie-2-0/
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: One year in, a failing grade – William J. Kelly
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3001566/brandon-johnson-one-year-in-failing-grade/
— Trump insists Biden, 81, must debate him standing up. – Ashley Oliver (COMMENT: I drove non-stop from Wheaton to Collinsville yesterday.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3016177/trump-insists-biden-81-must-debate-standing-up/
— Illegal immigrant says illegal immigration is too easy – Conn Carroll
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3015282/illegal-immigrant-says-illegal-immigration-too-easy/

ALTON TELEGRAPH & JOURNAL COURIER
— Collinsville hosts Illinois GOP state convention this weekend. – Scott Cousins
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/illinois-republican-convention-gop-collinsville-19474408.php
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/republicans-state-convention-collinsville-weekend-19474445.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Approximately 500 to 600 people will attend, according to Convention Coordinator Deb Detmers.)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP race, but she’s still getting sizable votes. – Hannah Demissie
https://abc7chicago.com/post/nikki-haley-voting-trump-former-republican-presidential-candidate/14858562/
— Trump campaign calls out ‘critical flaw’ in Milwaukee RNC convention’s safety from protesters. Trump campaign wants more space between convention and protest areas. – Kelsey Walsh
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-campaign-accuses-secret-service-of-critical-flaw-rnc/14863699/
— Anti-abortion Chicago City Council members stall quiet zone approval around West Loop clinic. Ald. Bill Conway was trying to establish “quiet zone” around abortion clinic where entering women report bullying and intimidation. – Fran Spielman
https://abc7chicago.com/post/anti-abortion-chicago-city-council-members-stall-approval-west-loop-clinic-quiet-zone/14863192/

WGN9
— House Republicans rail against Northwestern, Rutgers for cutting deals with protesters. – Lexi Lonas
https://wgnradio.com/news/house-republicans-ream-northwestern-rutgers-for-cutting-deals-with-protesters/
— Retiring early may not be as great as it sounds – Collin McCarthy (COMMENT: I should write a book about being forced by Democrats to retire early.)
https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/retiring-early-may-not-be-as-great-as-it-sounds/

WTTW
— New Illinois Law That Prevents Political Parties From Slating Candidates in Open General Election Races Put on Hold by Judge – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/23/new-illinois-law-prevents-political-parties-slating-candidates-open-general-election
— Northwestern President Defends Deal With Student Protesters to US House Committee: ‘We Had to Get the Encampment Down’ – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/23/northwestern-president-defends-deal-student-protesters-us-house-committee-we-had-get

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois fails to protect immigrant victims of crime – NELL SALZMAN (COMMENT: Those who promote illegal immigration are responsible for the illegals who come in.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/24/illinois-fails-to-protect-immigrant-victims-of-crime-report-finds/
— Alderman accuses colleague of antisemitism over social media post. – JAKE SHERIDAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/alderman-accuses-colleague-of-antisemitism-over-social-media-post/
— Illinois Democrats still at odds over tax hike proposals as budget talks again head into overtime – JEREMY GORNER, OLIVIA OLANDER, OLIVIA STEVENS, DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/illinois-democrats-still-at-odds-over-tax-hike-proposals-as-budget-talks-again-head-into-overtime/
— Northwestern President Schill grilled by lawmakers at campus antisemitism hearing. ‘Hate is hate.’ – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/northwestern-president-at-congressional-antisemitism-hearing-existing-rules-policies-falling-short-we-must-improve/
— Senate holds a test vote on border bill as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/23/senate-border-bill-test-vote/
— ‘Justice-impacted individual’ is a ‘doublethink’ phrase that could come back to haunt Gov. J.B. Pritzker – Editorial
https://www.yahoo.com/news/editorial-justice-impacted-individual-doublethink-100000509.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Judge halts election law that blocked Republican candidates from appearing on November ballot. Under the new law, state House and Senate candidates must run in the primary to appear on the November general election ballot — a move leaving prospective candidates in the lurch, viewed as a power grab by the Democrat-led legislature. – Tina Stondeles and Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/05/23/judge-halts-election-law-that-blocked-republican-candidates-from-appearing-on-november-ballot
— Mayoral allies in hot water over social media posts. Johnson’s Communications Director Ronnie Reese is under fire for a 2010 tweet that said, “I brake for gay pride, reluctantly.” Meanwhile, Ald. Debra Silverstein called a recent Facebook post by Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez “an antisemitic dog whistle.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/05/23/social-media-mayoral-allies-facebook-tweet-antisemitism-homophobia
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2024/05/23/cook-county-loans-minority-pot-license-marijuana-social-equity
— Advocates worry 120 schools could lose after-school programs this summer. – Nader Issa and Sarah Karp (COMMENT: What did you do after-school? I did yard work 1962-1964, delivered newspapers 1962-1966, washed dishes 1964-1966, delivered mail 1966-1969, and worked on an automobile assembly line in 1970.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2024/05/23/advocates-worry-120-schools-could-lose-after-school-programs-this-summer
— Student protests are a rite of passage. I went through it, back in the ’60s. Watching the wave of student protests on college campuses nationwide, a retired journalist recalls his own activism and writes: When these students reflect on this moment, I trust they will appreciate, like I have, our country’s commitment to reasonable free speech, peaceable assembly and democracy. – Andy Shaw (COMMENT: While I attended UIC 1966-1968 and NIU 1969-1970, many of my classmates protested the Vietnam War.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/05/23/student-protests-colleges-israel-hamas-vietnam-war-activists-1960s-andy-shaw

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago newsrooms get $1.6 million in grants to strengthen local journalism – Corli Jay (COMMENT: All the many thousands of dollars needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out every morning comes out of my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my Social Security, and my retirement savings.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/chicago-newsrooms-get-grants-bolster-local-journalism
— Durbin renews call for Alito to recuse himself in 2020 election cases. (COMMENT: I have flown an American flag off my front porch in Wheaton constantly since September 11, 2001 and a 18X12 foot American flag in my Iron Gate Motor Condo in Naperville since January of 2021.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/durbin-calls-alito-recuse-himself-2020-election-cases

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois House moves to protect emergency abortions ahead of US Supreme Court ruling – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/23/illinois-house-passes-bill-protecting-emergency-abortion-services/73793013007/

SOUTHERN
— Democrats go on offense as the GOP opens the door to birth control restrictions – Isabella Murray
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/23/democrats-go-on-offense-as-the-gop-opens-the-door-to-birth-control-restrictions

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Descendants of Evanston residents file federal class action suit against reparations program – William Tong
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/24/city/descendants-of-evanston-residents-file-federal-class-action-suit-against-reparations-program/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Class action lawsuit attacks Evanston reparations program as unconstitutional. Plaintiffs allege they are ‘irreparably harmed’ by program’s limitation to Black ancestors and descendants, seek their own $25,000 payments. – Alex Harrison
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/24/class-action-lawsuit-attacks-local-reparations-program-as-unconstitutional/

EVANSTON NOW
— Suit challenges Evanston reparations plan – Bill Smith
https://evanstonnow.com/suit-challenges-evanston-reparations-plan/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump isn’t known for letting slights against him pass – AP (COMMENT: I not only let sights against me pass, I let big adverse actions against me pass. Should I continue doing that? Should I start issuing cease and desist letters against my attackers? Should I sue them?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-swaps-bluster-for-silence-and-possibly-sleep-in-his-hush-money-trial//

CITIES 92.9
— Measure impacting auto voter registration raises non-citizen registration concerns – Catrina Petersen
https://www.cities929.com/2024/05/22/measure-impacting-auto-voter-registration-raises-non-citizen-registration-concerns/

WGEM
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wgem.com/video/2024/05/24/bill-expanding-illinois-abortion-shield-law-heads-gov-pritzkers-desk/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-94/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: Why do Republican, conservative, and religious leaders in Illinois not encourage reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, if not discourage reading those newsletters? ANSWER: They reject planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly its individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks and/or they reject election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois bill allows out-of-state minors to apply for taxpayer funded abortions – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5b88a150-192f-11ef-9334-cb5ac7080596.html

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— Evanston faces federal class action over reparations program. The first-of-its-kind reparations initiative is meant to address the historic housing injustice that Black Evanston residents once faced. – DAVE BYRNES
https://www.courthousenews.com/chicago-suburb-faces-federal-class-action-over-reparations-program/

WEST COOK NEWS
— Cook County launches $3.6 million grant program for cannabis businesses
https://westcooknews.com/stories/659508595-cook-county-launches-3-6-million-grant-program-for-cannabis-businesses

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois legislators ‘increasingly see criminals as victims & police as criminals’ – Paul Vallas:
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/659439059-paul-vallas-illinois-legislators-increasingly-see-criminals-as-victims-police-as-criminals

SANGAMON SUN
— Republicans express concerns over exclusion from Illinois budget talks
https://sangamonsun.com/stories/659508774-republicans-express-concerns-over-exclusion-from-illinois-budget-talks

WIREPOINTS
— More woke buffoonery with your money: The latest with Illinois’ ESG investments and Treasurer Frerichs – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/more-woke-buffoonery-with-your-money-the-latest-with-illinois-esg-investments-and-treasurer-frerichs-wirepoints/
— Eleven Illinois U.S. Representatives vote against bill to ban noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C. elections
https://wirepoints.org/eleven-illinois-u-s-representatives-vote-against-bill-to-ban-noncitizens-from-voting-in-washington-d-c-elections-wirepoints-quickpoint/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Protecting Child Sacrifice and Mandating Indoctrination – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/protecting-child-sacrifice-and-mandating-indoctrination/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP convention plans to be a good guest in Milwaukee – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/inside-beltway-gop-convention-plans-be-good-guest-/
— Biden stumbles through press conference with Kenyan president: ‘What was my question?’ – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/joe-biden-stumbles-through-press-conference-with-k/
— 52 Democrats join GOP as House votes to overturn D.C.’s noncitizen voting law – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/52-democrats-join-gop-as-house-votes-to-overturn-d/
— Biden proves he’s a demagogue on race, yet his own record is terrible. President told Black college grads that America hates them. – Tim Murtaugh
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/biden-proves-hes-demagogue-on-race-yet-his-own-rec/
— Safe spaces, ‘trigger warnings’ crush free speech and destroy universities’ academic rigor – Allan C. Stam
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/23/safe-spaces-trigger-warnings-crush-free-speech-and/

NEW YOR POST
— Trump vows to ‘make NYC great again’ at boisterous Crotona Park rally. – Victor Nava and Diana Glebova
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/us-news/trump-vows-to-make-nyc-great-again-at-boisterous-crotona-park-rally/
— Thousands of Trump fanatics swarm Bronx park for his first NY rally since 2016: ‘He’s a real Nelson Mandela’ – Steven Vago, Marie Pohl and Katherine Donlevy
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/us-news/thousands-of-trump-fanatics-swarm-nyc-park-for-rally/
— Advice to Donald Trump for the debate: Just let bumbling Biden talk! – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/opinion/advice-to-donald-trump-for-the-debate-just-let-bumbling-biden-talk/
— Advice to Donald Trump for the debate: Just let bumbling Biden talk! – Douglas Murray
https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/opinion/advice-to-donald-trump-for-the-debate-just-let-bumbling-biden-talk/

AMERICAN THINKER
— A border so wide open even the illegals are warning us – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/a_border_so_wide_open_even_the_illegals_are_warning_us.html

BREITBART
— Kinzinger Dismisses Haley’s Support for Trump as ‘Pathetic’ – SIMON KENT (COMMENT: I have always been a Republican. Sooner or later, all my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes will announce that they have always been Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, or RINOs.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/kinzinger-dismisses-haleys-support-for-trump-as-pathetic/
— Illinois Democrats Dumping the Term ‘Offender’ for ‘Justice-Impacted Individual’ in State Law – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2024/05/23/illinois-democrats-dumping-offender-justice-impacted-individual-state-law/
— Illegal Migrants Hurry to Cross Southern Border: ‘We Don’t Want Trump’ – ELIZABETH WEIBEL
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/22/illegal-migrants-hurry-cross-southern-border-we-dont-want-trump/
— Most House Democrats Vote to Allow Illegal Aliens to Vote in D.C. Elections – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/most-house-democrats-vote-to-allow-illegal-aliens-to-vote-in-d-c-elections/
— Joe Biden Blames Record-Setting Illegal Immigration on Republicans – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have blamed me the most for the most. I would focus on those who have blamed me the most for the most losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/23/joe-biden-blames-record-setting-illegal-immigration-republicans/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Northwestern journalism school’s chair of ‘social justice in reporting’ has history of pro-Hamas rhetoric – Patrick McDonald
https://www.campusreform.org/article/exposed-northwestern-journalism-schools-chair-social-justice-reporting-history-pro-hamas-rhetoric/25525

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— States Seeking to Curb Illegal Immigration Can Start by Curbing Access to Professional Licenses – Jessica M. Vaughan (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always ignored/dismissed/belittled the fact that on my first attempt, a) I passed the CPA examination in 1979, b) I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981, c) I became a licensed CPA in 1981.)
https://cis.org/Vaughan/States-Seeking-Curb-Illegal-Immigration-Can-Start-Curbing-Access-Professional-Licenses
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20 percent of U.S. workers require a license in their occupation.)

DAILY SIGNAL
— Up to 2.7 Million Noncitizens Could Vote Illegally in November – Dan Hart
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/23/up-2-7-million-noncitizens-could-vote-illegally-november-study-shows/
— Biden Border Crisis Is Extortion Tactic to Push Massive Amnesty – Simon Hankinson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/05/23/biden-border-crisis-is-extortion-tactic-push-massive-amnesty-borderline/

DAILY WIRE
— Activism Over Education? Law School Embraced Drag Shows And Social Justice Amid Rankings Free Fall. As law school plummeted down the rankings, its professors were performing in drag. – Leif Le Mahieu
https://www.dailywire.com/news/inside-the-dei-fueled-implosion-of-a-major-u-s-law-school

FOX NEWS
— Donald Trump at Bronx rally: Biden puts illegal aliens first, I put America first
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtEYViyEd0
— Sen. Graham sounds alarm on terror threat after Marine base incident: ‘Wake-up call’
https://www.foxnews.com/media/sen-graham-sounds-alarm-terror-threat-after-marine-base-incident-wake-up-call?ref=upstract.com
— Top Dem’s past push for noncitizen voting rights revealed ahead of House vote. The House will consider a bill Thursday to repeal a DC law allowing noncitizens to vote. – Elizabeth Elkind
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-dems-past-push-non-citizen-voting-rights-revealed-ahead-house-vote
— Meritocracy works much better in terms of producing excellent results – Dr. Ben Carson
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6353550280112

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Evanston Over Reparations
https://www.judicialwatch.org/reparations/

MRC TV
— Illegal Alien Worried About ‘Who Comes into This Country’: ‘Killers, Psychopaths’ – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://mrctv.org/blog/craig-bannister/illegal-alien-worried-about-who-comes-country-killers-psychopaths

NEWSMAX
— Trump on Mass Migration: ‘They’re Building an Army!’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/donald-trump-immigration-illegals/2024/05/23/id/1165961/
— Biden’s Open Border Doing Irreparable Harm – Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/bob-good-newsmax-joe-biden/2024/05/23/id/1165931/
— DEI Will Destroy Our Trust in Doctors – JEFFREY BLEHAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/dei-will-destroy-our-trust-in-doctors/

PJ MEDIA
— Illinois Renames ‘Offenders’ to ‘Justice-Impacted Individuals’ – GRAYSON BAKICH
https://pjmedia.com/graysonbakich/2024/05/22/illinois-renames-offenders-to-justice-impacted-individuals-n4929264

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— When Donald Trump Wins In 2024 Will Democrats Accept The Legitimacy Of His Victory? – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/05/23/ned_ryun_when_donald_trump_wins_in_2024_will_democrats_accept_the_legitimacy_of_his_victory.html
— Speaker Johnson: Democrats Want Illegal Aliens Deciding Elections, They Don’t Want Americans Deciding American Elections – Tyler Stone
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/05/23/speaker_johnson_democrats_want_illegal_aliens_deciding_elections_they_dont_want_americans_deciding_american_elections.html

TOWNHALL
— The Polls Don’t Lie: Thousands of People Show Up to Trump Rally In Deep-Blue State – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/05/23/trump-deep-blue-state-rally-n2639468
— Only Trump Can Launch and Win a War Against the DEI Army – Douglas MacKinnon
https://townhall.com/columnists/douglasmackinnon/2024/05/24/only-trump-can-launch-and-win-a-war-against-the-dei-army-n2639467

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ROLL CALL
— Noncitizen voting bill advances as Republicans continue messaging push – Jim Saksa
https://rollcall.com/2024/05/23/noncitizen-voting-bill-advances-as-republicans-continue-messaging-push/

ABC NEWS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/closer-donald-trumps-2024-vow-deport-millions-migrants/story?id=110469177

WASHINGON POST
— Fentanyl is fueling a record number of youth drug deaths. The new trend has shocked many pediatricians, who say they feel unprepared to provide counseling on opioid addiction. – Jenna Portnoy and Dan Keating
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/22/fentanyl-youth-overdoses-increase/

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly shout at Black and at everyone else that Republicans cause all the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbowermaster/2024/05/24/4-years-after-george-floyd-racial-equity-giving-faces-challenges/

DAILY MAIL
— Half of trainee doctors at UCLA’s prestigious medical school ‘are failing basic tests after dean who’s anti-white ignored affirmative action ban and terrorized staff with DEI rules’ Standards plunge at UCLA medical school amid claims of reverse discrimination. Dean Jennifer Lucero has presided over exodus of Asian students since 2020. UCLA Med students forced to sit through pro-Hamas lecture. – DOMINIC YEATMAN
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13454451/UCLA-medical-school-dean-Jennifer-Lucero-DEI-affirmative.html

May 22, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Trump deletes social media video about election victory referencing ‘Unified Reich’ after backlash. “This was not a campaign video,” a Trump campaign rep said. – Soo Rin Kim, Lalee Ibssa and Kelsey Walsh
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-social-media-video-unified-reich-/14851798/
— Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) receiving welfare.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/summer-ebt-illinois-launches-food-assistance-program-part-of-a-federally-funded-providing-120-per-child/14847949/
— Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160K borrowers. With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167B for nearly 5M Americans through several forgiveness programs. – AP (COMMENT: Did you get a student loan? I did not. I would not have gotten one if I had tried. I was not viewed as being college material. My ACT score was only 24. I only just barely made it into upper 20% of my class. I had not demonstrated any leadership potential. I washed dishes during my junior and senior years and the summer in between. I could not run because I had a bone disease, my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, and I had partial re/green color blindness. Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. One could presume that if you got a student loan, you were college material, that you would graduate, that you would get a good-paying job, and that you would pay off your loan. What went wrong with those who have not paid off their college loans?)
https://abc7chicago.com/post/biden-administration-canceling-student-loans-160k-borrowers/14856505/

NBC5
— At least five hospitalized after suspected overdoses in Near West Side apartment.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-five-hospitalized-after-suspected-overdoses-in-near-west-side-apartment/3443138/
— Thousands without power in northern Illinois as severe storms arrive (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have blasted me the most for my buying a natural gas fired whole house backup electric generator.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/thousands-without-power-in-northern-illinois-as-severe-storms-loom/3443419/
— Democrats ever-increasingly shout at Black women that Republicans cause all the problems that Black women have, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/nbc-5-investigates-dismissed-sexual-assault-racial-disparities-difficulty-prosecution/3438100/

CBS2
— Democrats have always blamed Republicans for homelessness. Chicago Democrats used to a) send their homeless to DuPage County and especially to Wheaton and b) paint them as being failed products of traditional marriages.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicagos-first-chief-homelessness-officer-one-on-one/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgBhDe_Awls
— Chicago’s Millennium Park youth curfew remains as groups work to prevent summer violence (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anticipate/expect that sooner or later, if not already, there will be youth violence in your downtown.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/millennium-park-youth-curfew-remains/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFa7K9a0ST0

WGN9
— Chicago police paying special attention to beaches, lakefront amid summer-like weather – Gabriel Castillo
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-police-paying-special-attention-to-beaches-lakefront-amid-summer-like-weather/
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Those who push pot should be presumed to use pot themselves.
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/hed-bill-would-expand-medical-marijuana-sales/
— Majority of Chicago alders support CTA chief’s ouster – Tahman Bradley, BJ Lutz (COMMENT: Will the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party (IRP) officially call for my ouster as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a precinct committeeman because I promote direct election of IRP State Central Committee members? Recently, they removed me from the 2024 IRP State Central Committee Platform and Resolutions Committee. Previously, they ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://wgntv.com/news/traffic/chicago-council-alderman-majority-cta-president-dorval-carter/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Twenty-six of the city’s alders have signed on to a non-binding resolution calling on Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter to resign or for the mayor to fire him, as what began as a handful of leaders calling for his dismissal has grown to a majority. Ald. Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward plans to introduce the resolution at Wednesday’s meeting of the Chicago City Council as critics point out that Chicago trails several cities in post-pandemic ridership recovery, including Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Boston.)
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcjbET2-hrE

FOX32
— Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard billed wrong taxpayers for pricey political junket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1RHrc055Ew
— High winds cause power outages in Chicago suburbs – Nate Rodgers (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have blasted me the most for my buying a natural gas fired whole house backup electric generator.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/high-winds-cause-power-outages-in-northwest-suburbs

WTTW
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/lgbtq-international-travelers-warned-pride-month-threats/f6bc9e67-df4d-4aa9-a313-966a41ace1ca

WGN RADIO
— Many Chicago schools aren’t equipped to support migrants. Many migrant children in CPS are being left behind because the schools often lack bilingual support. – Pete Zimmerman (COMMENT: Under Democrat leaders and under RINO leaders, anticipate/expect that sooner rather than later, you will be forced to speak, read, and write Spanish. If I had to spend time learning how to speak, read, and write Spanish in high school, a) my ACT score would have been lower, b) I would not have graduated in the upper 20% of my class, and therefore, c) UIC would not have accepted me in 1966.)
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/many-chicago-schools-arent-equipped-to-support-migrants/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— To get more votes from minorities, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly shout at minorities that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities have.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/21/racial-healing-focus-of-programs-in-aurora/
— Deadline for applications for student loan forgiveness extended. – Terry Savage (COMMENT: Did you get a student loan? I did not. I would not have gotten one if I had tried. I was not viewed as being college material. My ACT score was only 24. I only just barely made it into upper 20% of my class. I had not demonstrated any leadership potential. I washed dishes during my junior and senior years and the summer in between. I could not run because I had a bone disease, my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, and I had partial re/green color blindness. Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. One could presume that if you got a student loan, you were college material, that you would graduate, that you would get a good-paying job, and that you would pay off your loan. What went wrong with those who have not paid off their college loans?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/21/terry-savage-news-on-student-loans-consumer-protection/
— Bartlett High School pauses yearbook distribution due to alleged antisemitic photo – ZAREEN SYED
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/21/bartlett-high-school-pauses-yearbook-distribution-due-to-alleged-antisemitic-photo/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 12,000 ComEd customers without power as high winds, severe weather reach Chicago area. (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have blasted me the most for my buying a natural gas fired whole house backup electric generator.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/21/comed-crews-prepare-for-power-outages-as-severe-weather-approaches-chicago-area

DAILY HERALD
— Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump – AP (COMMENT: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Biden, that is, to officially become a Democrat.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240520/nation-and-world/nikki-haley-faces-a-murky-path-forward-and-a-key-decision-on-whether-or-not-to-endorse-trump/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans, and especially Republicans who conservative, White, male, and/or older.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240522/opinion/daily-herald-opinion-latest-alito-headlines-further-erode-trust-in-supreme-court/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Those who push pot should be presumed to use pot themselves.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/city-council-could-control-downtown-dispensary-zoning
— Protesters prep for the DNC spotlight (COMMENT: What will Democrat leaders give protestors to stop them from protesting?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-daily-gist/dnc-2024-protesters-prepare-spotlight

SOUTHERN
— Why are there so many unwanted pregnancies?
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/21/kansas-physicians-challenge-law-requiring-public-release-of-patients-reasons-for-abortions/
— Anticipate/expect that as November 5, 2024 approaches, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly a) stress that Trump is a German American Protestant and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn him as being a Nazi. Both Trump and I are German American Protestants. In my defense, I have often stressed a) that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, b) that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and c) that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/21/harris-democrats-slam-video-on-trump-site-referencing-unified-reich-while-republicans/

WAND TV
— Caterpillar to pay $800K in racial hiring discrimination agreement at Decatur facility. Federal investigation found Black applicants not hired based on race. (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.wandtv.com/news/caterpillar-to-pay-800k-in-racial-hiring-discrimination-agreement-at-decatur-facility/article_1d89cf04-1787-11ef-9046-432f050d165d.html
— Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception. His campaign says he misspoke – AP
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/trump-says-he-is-open-to-restrictions-on-contraception-his-campaign-says-he-misspoke/article_12f76721-5fed-560d-8401-4d1754565861.html

WCIA
— Trump’s lawyers rested their case after calling just 2 witnesses. – AP
https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trumps-lawyers-rested-their-case-after-calling-just-2-witnesses-experts-say-thats-not-unusual/

WGME
— Illinois teachers terrified to go to work over student violence, threats – KRISTINA WATROBSKI (COMMENT: While I was in school, none of my classmates threatened or did anything violent. I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962, Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, UIC 1966-1968 and 1971, NIU 1969-1970, Loyola 1972-1976, DePaul 1976-1980, Roosevelt 1980-1981, and IIT 1992-1997.)
https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/illinois-teachers-confront-school-board-over-apathy-toward-disturbing-student-threats-springfield-public-schools-education-safety-violence-restorative-justice-parents-defending-education-crisis-in-the-classroom

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-defrocked-in-2004-for-same-sex-relationship-a-faithful-methodist-is-reinstated-as-pastor/

CITIES 92.9
— Another County Talks Secession – Tom Davis
https://www.cities929.com/2024/05/21/irn-another-county-talks/

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Workers with unseen disabilities face stigmas in the workplace. – Andy Medici (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997, they assigned me to supervise all their employees who had seen and unseen disabilities.)
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2024/05/21/workers-with-adhd-face-stigma-in-the-workplace.html

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— For Dem convention, media matters – SHIA KAPOS (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me to curry favor with the Democrat news media in Illinois: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. What adverse actions will the aforesaid take against me at the IRP State Convention in Collinsville May 24-25?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/05/22/for-dem-convention-media-matters-00159363
(FROM THE ARTICLE: CONVENTION ZONE: Some 500 media folks are in Chicago today touring the United Center to make sure their seats and views are just right for the Democratic National Convention in August. New world: The media and information landscape has transformed since the last in-person convention in 2016, so editors and broadcasters are looking at the convention space with new (digital) eyes. And the Dems are, too: The Democratic National Convention team is trying to find new and creative ways to bring the party’s story to life, knowing that viewers digest content in different ways than they did eight years ago.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/22/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-294/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/21/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-92/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Virtually all Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) leaders who oppose direct election of IRP State Central Committee members get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen (RPC) like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. Virtually all IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders who oppose direct election get rid of RPC like me who support planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject, most commonly its personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. If I was not an elected RPC, because of the aforesaid, the aforesaid would not appoint me as one. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Rebuilding the Illinois GOP – Jon A. Zahm
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2024/05/rebuilding-the-illinois-rebuilding-the-illinois-gop-2024/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: By Allowing EVERY GOP Primary Voter an Equal Vote for Party Leadership When you donate money to the Illinois Republican Party to fight back against President Joe Biden, Governor JB Pritzker, and the supermajority of liberal Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly, how are the funds spent? It is up to a 17-member governing board, the State Central Committee (SCC), one person from each Congressional District chosen by party insiders ranging from Precinct Committeemen to Township Committeemen to County Chairmen. These 17 then elect a State Party Chairman and also control which staff is hired and which political consultants and vendors receive lucrative contracts. And this small group of 17 determines the policies, issues, and communications that go out under the Party name. They act similar to a company’s board of directors. By contrast, every Democrat voter votes directly for their State Central Committeeman. And they have been beating us consistently in elections since 1986 when a few party bosses, like now-disgraced Speaker Dennis Hastert and RINO IL House Minority Leader Lee Daniels conspired to change the rules and limit grassroots voting rights. Only Precinct Committeemen in Illinois, under the current rules, can vote. Not a single Republican voter within that precinct is allowed to vote on those who make up the powerful State Central Committee. That must change. What about all the other good Republicans who live in those precincts? They are disenfranchised. No vote for them for SCC. If a company refused to allow their shareholders/stakeholders to vote on who the Board of Directors are, they would be sanctioned and even jailed. (From IbendahlonPolitics.com) Our Party currently operates this inside-deal system that lacks transparency and does not respect the people who make up their broad base. Those who work hard, raise their families, and pay taxes – the same good folks who don’t always have the time to do a lot of local politics. I first got involved as a leader of this movement when my mentor, former State Senator and current Kane County Treasurer, Chris Lauzen, introduced Senate Bill 600 in 2009 to reform a party then dominated by corrupt power players like Gov. George Ryan. It passed 44-13 only to die in the Illinois House where later convicted fixer Mike Madigan, and Tom Cross, made sure it did not get a vote. Don’t let our vote on this be taken away forever. Stand for Reform. Stand for Principle. Stand for an open party that welcomes people who identify as Republicans. Do the right thing. Everyone should have one vote. That is the American and Constitutional way. This is the Resolution that will be considered this Friday, May 24th, at 10 AM by the Platform and Resolutions Committee at the 2024 IL GOP Convention in Collinsville. We ask each member to endorse this, or, if not, at least vote it to the Convention Floor so all delegates in attendance can have a say-so. To add your name and title to our list as a supporter please send me an email to goliathslayers@gmail.com. The decision on Direct Elections will be made Saturday, May 25. The 25th new name I receive will be thanked by me making a $25 donation to the charity of their choice. I can also be texted/called at 630-946-8683 (630-WIN-VOTE). My main page is Jon A Zahm on Facebook. Click HERE for a growing list of Republican and conservative organizations who have endorsed the Resolution to give every Republican primary voter a right to vote for Party leadership. If passed, this will occur every 4 years beginning in March of 2026 on the Republican Primary ballot. Each of the 17 Congressional Districts will elect one man or one woman for these important party posts that decide how to spend party dollars, how to win elections and how to help all Republicans win. IFA’s devoted and excellent leader David E. Smith is a longtime supporter of Direct Elections. Thank you and May God Bless You!)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— What You Need to Know Before the Illinois GOP Convention – Thomas Mccullagh
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/05/what-you-need-to-know-before-the-illinois-gop-convention.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois State Republican Convention is fast approaching, set to take place on Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL. This event will gather Republicans from across the state for networking, socializing, training, and learning opportunities. However, beyond these activities, the convention holds significant importance as it offers delegates a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the party for the next four years. The main tasks will include adopting a new platform and electing Illinois representatives to the Republican National Committee (RNC). Understanding the rules and mechanics of the convention is vital for those attending. The opportunity for grassroots participants and delegates to impact the party’s direction is scheduled for only 3.5 hours on Saturday afternoon. This brief window makes it essential for delegates to be well-versed in the rules. Without this knowledge, decisions about the platform and the selection of RNC members could be dominated by those who wrote the rules, rather than by the delegates themselves. The first order of business at the convention will be adopting the Rules of Order. These rules are crucial as they determine how officers are nominated and elected, how the platform is approved and adopted, and much more. Essentially, the adopted rules will decide who gets their voices heard and who has the power to influence key decisions. Prior to the convention, several committees controlled by the State Central Committee will meet to propose rules. These committees are tasked with various responsibilities and include the Convention Committee on Credentials, the Convention Committee on Platform and Resolutions, the Convention Committee on Rules and Procedures, the Convention Committee on Arrangements, the Convention Committee on At-Large Delegates and Alternates, the Convention Committee on Presidential Electors, and the Convention Committee to Nominate National Committeeman and National Committeewoman. Among these, the committees on Platform and Resolutions, Rules and Procedures, and Nominations are particularly influential. They will establish the platform, propose the rules of the convention, and nominate members to the RNC. When the convention begins, the first task will be to adopt the rules proposed by the Rules and Procedures committee. This step is critical because it sets the framework for how the rest of the convention will operate. For delegates who wish to challenge the proposed rules, the time to act is when the convention is called to order. According to the current bylaws of the Illinois Republican Party ( https://illinois.gop/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amended-Bylaws-as-approved-April-25-2020.pdf ), specifically Articles VI and VII, the convention itself has the authority to set its own rules. This means that unless delegates propose and adopt alternate rules at the opening of the convention, the rules proposed by the Rules and Procedures committee will be enacted. These rules will then govern the adoption of the platform and the nomination and election of members to the RNC. Per Article VII (H) of the bylaws, the proposed convention rules must be published on the Illinois Republican Party website and made available in printed form to each delegation chair forty-eight hours before the convention opens. With the general business session starting at 11:30 AM on Saturday, the rules should be published by 11:30 AM on Thursday. Delegates must review these rules ahead of time to be prepared to propose alternatives if necessary. Being familiar with the proposed rules is imperative for any delegate wishing to make an impact. Grassroots delegates who want to influence the convention must be well-prepared and informed about the proposed rules. The convention’s first order of business is to adopt these rules, so understanding and being ready to discuss them is crucial. Without this preparation, the rules will likely be set by the State Central Committee, potentially advancing their agenda over that of the delegates. Delegates are encouraged to read the bylaws and consult Robert’s Rules on Rules of Order for Conventions and on Nominations. Understanding these rules ensures that all voices can be heard and that the convention’s outcomes reflect the wishes of the delegates. The Convention Committee on Credentials verifies the credentials of all delegates and alternates, ensuring that those participating in the convention are duly authorized representatives. The Convention Committee on Platform and Resolutions is responsible for drafting and proposing the party platform and any resolutions. The platform outlines the party’s principles and policy positions. The Convention Committee on Rules and Procedures proposes the rules that will govern the convention’s operations. These rules will dictate how the convention is conducted, including how votes are taken and how debates are managed. The Convention Committee on Arrangements handles the logistical aspects of the convention, including venue setup, scheduling, and ensuring that all necessary materials and resources are available. The Convention Committee on At-Large Delegates and Alternates selects delegates and alternates who will represent Illinois at the national level. The Convention Committee on Presidential Electors nominates individuals who will serve as electors in the Electoral College should the party’s presidential candidate win the general election in Illinois. The Convention Committee to Nominate National Committeeman and National Committeewoman nominates candidates for Illinois’ representatives to the Republican National Committee. To effectively participate in the convention, delegates should take several preparatory steps. Reviewing the bylaws is essential as they provide the framework for the convention. Familiarizing oneself with these bylaws, particularly Articles VI and VII, is crucial. Understanding Robert’s Rules is also important as they provide the procedural basis for conducting meetings and making decisions. Delegates should understand these rules to effectively navigate the convention’s proceedings. Staying informed is another critical step. The proposed rules will be published on the Illinois Republican Party website, and delegates should review these rules as soon as they are available to be prepared to propose any necessary changes. Engaging with other delegates before and during the convention can help build coalitions and gather support for proposed rule changes or platform amendments. The Illinois State Republican Convention is a pivotal event for party members. It provides a rare opportunity to shape the party’s future direction. However, to make the most of this opportunity, delegates must be well-prepared and informed about the convention’s rules and procedures. By understanding and being ready to engage with the rules, delegates can ensure that their voices are heard and that the convention’s outcomes reflect their collective will. This preparation will help ensure a fair and democratic process that truly represents the interests of all participants.)

WIREPOINTS
— Reckoning with woke’s repercussions: Northwestern and Harvard, JB Pritzker and Penny Pritzker – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/a-reckoning-with-wokes-repercussions-northwestern-and-harvard-jb-pritzker-and-penny-pritzker-wirepoints/
— When it comes to population growth, there is no greater contrast than Illinois and Florida – Ted Dabrowski and Nick Binotti
https://wirepoints.org/when-it-comes-to-population-growth-there-is-no-greater-contrast-than-illinois-and-florida-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— We’re finally seeing more people wake up and talk about Illinois’ dismal education results
https://wirepoints.org/were-finally-seeing-more-people-wake-up-and-talk-about-illinois-dismal-education-results-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois legislators set to change ‘offender’ to ‘justice-impacted individual’ – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_cb6dd896-17ae-11ef-a59a-1341d90c009a.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rep. Quigley votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/659226208-rep-quigley-votes-to-count-illegal-aliens-towards-seats-in-congress

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— White House fixes mountain of mistakes in Biden’s NAACP speech – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/21/white-house-fixes-mountain-of-mistakes-in-joe-bide/
— Study shows Illinois among the highest for massive jury verdicts against companies (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always not only sided with those who I have sued, they have glorified and praised them, pandered to them, served as their operatives and dupes, and/or punished me. I should write about that. )
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3011622/study-shows-illinois-among-the-highest-for-massive-jury-verdicts-against-companies/
— States ask for federal help to block noncitizen voting – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: What is your county clerk doing to assure that illegals do not vote? What stops illegals from using their false identifications to register to vote and to vote?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/16/states-ask-federal-help-block-noncitizen-voting/
— Noncitizens caught voting in U.S. elections — here’s how they did it – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: What is your county clerk doing to assure that illegals do not vote? What stops illegals from using their false identifications to register to vote and to vote?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/3/noncitizens-do-vote-in-us-elections-heres-how-they/
— Biden cancels $7.7 billion in student loans for 160,000 borrowers in latest debt forgiveness – Jeff Mordock (COMMENT: Did you get a student loan? I did not. I would not have gotten one if I had tried. I was not viewed as being college material. My ACT score was only 24. I only just barely made it into upper 20% of my class. I had not demonstrated any leadership potential. I washed dishes during my junior and senior years and the summer in between. I could not run because I had a bone disease, my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, and I had partial re/green color blindness. Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. One could presume that if you got a student loan, you were college material, that you would graduate, that you would get a good-paying job, and that you would pay off your loan. What went wrong with those who have not paid off their college loans?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/22/joe-biden-cancels-77-billion-in-student-loans-for-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— MAY 27, 2016 FLASHBACK: Trump delegates not expecting fight over GOP platform – Al Weaver (COMMENT: What changes does Trump want to the Republican Party platform?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/614137/trump-delegates-not-expecting-fight-over-gop-platform/
— The National Geographic ‘gender revolution’ has failed – Mark Judge (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly push more LGBTQ, that is, they ever-increasingly destroy traditional marriage and family.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3011858/national-geographic-gender-revolution-has-failed/

NEW YORK POST
— Cornell University using DEI policy to reject faculty candidates for not ‘conforming.’ – Carl Campanile (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://nypost.com/2024/05/21/us-news/cornell-university-using-dei-policy-to-reject-faculty-candidates-group-claims/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— Man (Biden) famous for ‘you ain’t black’ tells graduates you ain’t got a chance – Chad Groening, Billy Davis (COMMENT: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate got more than a chance in 1997 when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” and gave him my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://afn.net/politics-govt/2024/05/21/man-famous-for-you-ain-t-black-tells-graduates-you-ain-t-got-a-chance/
— Dems and media: Illegal aliens can’t vote, except when they do. – Parrish Alford
https://afn.net/politics-govt/2024/05/21/dems-and-media-illegal-aliens-can-t-vote-except-when-they-do-which-is-rare-but-also-good/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden admin seeks to fast-track asylum process in five big cities ahead of election. – Frieda Powers
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/05/21/biden-admin-seeks-to-fast-track-asylum-process-in-five-big-cities-ahead-of-election-report-1460880/

BREITBART
— Hispanic Caucus Opposes Biden-Backed Immigration Expansion Bill for Failing to Include Amnesty for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/21/hispanic-caucus-opposes-biden-backed-immigration-expansion-bill-failing-include-amnesty-illegal-aliens/
— New York Migrant Complains: Not Enough Welfare, Aid – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/21/new-york-migrant-complains-not-enough-welfare-aid/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Terrorists Welcome. Chronic counterterrorism lapses at the border demand investigation and congressional intervention. – Todd Bensman
https://cis.org/Oped/Terrorists-Welcome
— Exploiting Mass Immigration to Displace Blacks. The early twentieth century’s Great Replacement Theory. – George Fishma
https://cis.org/Fishman/Exploiting-Mass-Immigration-Displace-Blacks

CENTER SQUARE WASHINGTON
— More young adults in Washington state smoke weed on a daily basis – Carleen Johnson (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Those who push pot should be presumed to use pot themselves.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7ab5d884-17c9-11ef-9d3a-6324e444e10f.html

CHARLIE KIRK
— Just How Many Illegals Will Vote In November?
https://thecharliekirkshow.com/podcasts/the-charlie-kirk-show/just-how-many-illegals-will-vote-in-november

DAILY CALLER
— California Democrats Vote Unanimously To Keep Protecting Illegal Immigrant Pedophiles – LISA MOORE
https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/21/they-literally-dont-give-a-damn-ca-dems-vote-unanimously-to-keep-protecting-illegal-immigrant-pedophiles/

DAILY WIRE
— Republicans Dismantle Fact-Check On Non-Citizens Registering To Vote – Daniel Chaitin
https://www.dailywire.com/news/republicans-dismantle-fact-check-on-non-citizens-registering-to-vote

FEDERALIST
— Emails Show Alarming Level Of Anti-Israel Activity At Illinois STEM School (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy) – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/22/exclusive-emails-show-alarming-level-of-anti-israel-activity-at-illinois-stem-school/

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s open-border policy welcomes foreign spies. Since Biden took office, more than 140,000 Chinese nationals have been encountered illegally crossing our border. – Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, (ret.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-open-border-policy-welcomes-foreign-spies
— California lawmaker’s mic cut off while reading bill to end sanctuary state laws. AB 2641 would have ended sanctuary protections for illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes against minors. – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-lawmakers-mic-cut-off-while-reading-bill-end-sanctuary-state-laws-dems-dont-care

FOX NEWS RADIO
— The Biden Administration is Hiding the Nationalities of Illegals on Terror Watch List
https://radio.foxnews.com/2024/05/21/the-biden-administration-is-hiding-the-nationalities-of-illegals-on-terror-watch-list/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— TRUMP IS A POLITICAL HOSTAGE! – Tom Fitton
https://www.judicialwatch.org/videos/fitton-trump-is-a-political-hostage/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— GOP Try To Ensure Illegals Can’t Vote – Rep. Matt Rosendale (COMMENT: What is your county clerk doing to assure that illegals do not vote? What stops illegals from using their false identifications to register to vote and to vote?)
https://www.oann.com/video/real-america-video/gop-try-to-ensure-illegals-cant-vote/

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Brecheen to Newsmax: Illegal Immigrants Drain on Society – Sam Barron
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/josh-brecheen-illegal-immigration-eric-adams/2024/05/21/id/1165602/

PJ MEDIA
— Illegals Resort to Shocking Tactics to Stay in the Country – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2024/05/21/hundreds-of-illegals-staged-kae-robberies-to-improve-their-immigration-status-n4929210
— Biden Is Rushing a Blizzard of Regulations to ‘Cement His Legacy’ – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2024/05/21/biden-is-rushing-to-finish-writing-a-blizzard-of-regulations-to-cement-his-legacy-n4929213

TOWNHALL
— More Immigration, More Inflation, More Bankruptcies – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2024/05/22/more-immigration-more-inflation-more-bankruptcies-n2639364

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Biden’s new asylum ruling is a big flashing ‘Welcome’ sign for undocumented immigrants – NOLAN RAPPAPORT
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4675072-bidens-new-asylum-ruling-is-a-big-flashing-welcome-sign-for-illegal-immigrants/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— How Lara Trump is reshaping the Republican Party
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-takeaways-how-lara-trump-is-reshaping-the-republican-party/

CBS NEWS
— New program hopes to help Denver’s asylum seekers legally enter workforce (COMMENT: When did you enter the work force? I entered the work force when I was 14 years old in 1962 because I knew that I had to work my way through college. Back then, if there had been as many illegals in America as there are now, they would have gotten the jobs that I got. Those jobs enabled me to a) buy a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964, a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, etc., b) pay for my college expenses at UIC 1966-1968, NIU 1969-1970, etc., and c) buy real estate in 1972, 1974, 1976, etc.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/new-program-hopes-to-help-denvers-asylum-seekers-legally-enter-workforce/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Chicago Is Tired of Waiting for Trains, and Thinks It Knows Who’s to Blame – Julie Bosman (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who blame me and who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/us/chicago-cta-dorval-carter.html
— Can Republicans Embrace Voting by Mail? Pennsylvania Offers a Test. Republicans are now trying to sell voters on voting methods that the party has demonized for years. It won’t be easy. – Michael Wines
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/21/us/republicans-mail-voting-pennsylvania.html
— Will Trump Run as a Felon? A Big 2024 Question Will Soon Be Answered. The ruling in the trial of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, which could come next week, could be a deciding factor in a tight race. – Shane Goldmacher (COMMENT: To get rid of me, my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors took many big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/us/politics/trump-trial-2024-election.html

USA TODAY
— Hispanic heritage runs deep in the USA (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, America is well on its way to becoming a Hispanic nation. Democrats and RINOs have no problem with that. Democrats want Hispanics because Hispanics vote for Democrats. RINOs want Hispanics because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2012/10/11/hispanic-heritage-immigration-america/1627823/

MSN
— Tim Scott calls on universities to end legacy admissions – Lauren Sforza (COMMENT: Did your parents have college degrees? Mine did not. Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school.)
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/tim-scott-calls-on-universities-to-end-legacy-admissions/ar-AA1deaiW
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/a-colorful-history-of-lgbtq-pride-in-america/ss-BB1mQJv2

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— What Does It Take to Flip the 2024 Battleground States? Adjust the WSJ Swing-States Dial to see how subtle shifts in turnout and candidate choice could sway the outcome of the 2024 election. – Randy Yeip, Andrew Levinson, Aaron Zitner, Adrienne Tong
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/election-dial-battleground-states-trump-biden-224ad0e6
— Presidents’ Tax Returns and Families’ Foreign Payments Targeted by Unlikely Duo. Bipartisan proposal seeks more disclosures after years of probes of the Trump and Biden families. – Natalie Andrews (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors were overjoyed when the Democrats who ran Money Magazine helped them disallow my education deductions with their February 1978 4-page article on me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/presidents-tax-returns-and-families-foreign-payments-targeted-by-unlikely-duo-03193ef1
— Foreign Purchase of U.S. Ammo Maker Sparks National-Security Battle. Opponents of deal stress need for American ownership amid gunpowder shortage and concern over China-Russia influence. – Brett Forrest (COMMENT: I worked for GAO on its audit that resulted in its report titled “Defense Budget:
Potential Reductions to DOD’s Fiscal Year 1990 Ammunition Budget.’ SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/nsiad-90-23 )
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/foreign-purchase-of-u-s-ammo-maker-sparks-national-security-battle-db31490d
— Does America Need a Baby Boom? (COMMENT: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly destroy traditional marriage and family.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/does-america-need-a-baby-boom-31b422c7
— Biden’s Demoralizing Speech to Morehouse Grads. In his 2013 commencement address, Obama stressed opportunity. His successor emphasizes victimization. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-demoralizing-speech-to-morehouse-grads-obama-achievement-racism-ee5fefb5
— The IRS Money Hole Gets Deeper. The agency is already pleading poverty despite its 2022 windfall. – Editorial (COMMENT: I should write a book about all the money that my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors spent to waste my career and to get rid of me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-spending-house-appropriations-committee-daniel-werfel-congress-0b10d2a6

WFDD
— Noncitizen voting in N.C. elections is the focus of GOP sponsored bill – David Ford (COMMENT: What is your county clerk doing to assure that illegals do not vote? What stops illegals from using their false identifications to register to vote and to vote?)
https://www.wfdd.org/story/noncitizen-voting-nc-elections-focus-gop-sponsored-bill

TULSA WORLD
— Plaintiffs again question federal judge about slow movement on critical race theory lawsuit. (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in the 1980s and 1990s dragged out the class action lawsuit against them that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation and that I became an active member of in 1988 when I was 40 years old. The Democrats who ran GAO in the 1990s and 2000s dragged out the lawsuit that I filed against them in 1998 that charged them with political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf )
https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/plaintiffs-again-question-federal-judge-about-slow-movement-on-critical-race-theory-lawsuit/article_2c07f58e-17a4-11ef-857e-376513d030aa.html

FED SMITH
— Office of Special Counsel Cracking Down on White House Hatch Act Violations. New Hatch Act enforcement guidelines are designed to level the playing field between White House staff and other federal employees. – Ian Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/05/21/osc-cracking-down-on-white-house-hatch-act-violations/

GAO
— GAO Named Best Place to Work for 4th Year in a Row (COMMENT: I doubt that any GAO employee are Republican. From what I see, virtually all GAO employees are Democrats who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or do not have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.gao.gov/press-release/gao-named-best-place-work-4th-year-row

May 16, 2024

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Police clear out pro-Palestinian DePaul quad encampment; school green spaces closed – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-clear-out-depaul-university-pro-palestinian-protest-encampment-in-lincoln-park-chicago/14825161/
— DePaul University students, faculty hold walkout over impasse on divestment negotiations – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/depaul-university-students-faculty-hold-walkout-over-impasse-between-pro-palestinian-protesters-officials-on-israel-divestment/14821862/
— CTU goes to Springfield to lobby lawmakers for more school funding, CPS CEO agrees $1B needed – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-teachers-union-goes-to-springfield-lobby-lawmakers-for-more-school-funding-cps-ceo-agrees-1b-needed-district/14822334/

CBS2
— Trump appeals gag order in New York “hush money” trial (COMMENT: My critics/opponents want a gag order that stops me from promoting a) direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members and b) those planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-appeals-gag-order-new-york-hush-money-trial/

FOX32
— Chicago teachers rally at state capitol for additional $1B in funding – Paris Schutz and Joanie Lum
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-ctu-cps-school-funding

WTTW
— Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Leaders Travel to Springfield to Lobby State Lawmakers for More Funding – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/15/chicago-teachers-union-cps-leaders-travel-springfield-lobby-state-lawmakers-more-funding

WBEZ
— Northwestern ended its encampment without cops or violence. Why is Congress upset? Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week for his decision to negotiate with students. – Lisa Kurian Philip
https://www.wbez.org/stories/northwestern-encampment-deal-gets-criticism-and-praise/9db7586c-fb16-4b3c-a9e4-0c21ec427645
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/planned-parenthood-offers-abortion-pill-via-app/3a0df98b-a31f-4594-a731-faa8f2d17efd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 112,000 Illinois residents have lost the right to own guns. The state doesn’t know if 84,000 still have them, sheriff says. – STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/foid-revocations-guns-rights-felons-police-seizures/
— CTU rallies in Springfield to demand greater funding for city’s schools – JEREMY GORNER and SARAH MACARAEG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/ctu-rallies-in-springfield-to-demand-greater-funding-for-citys-schools/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Suburban Cook County biggest area population loser in recent years, census estimates show. ROBERT MCCOPPIN, JAKE SHERIDAN, KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/suburban-cook-county-biggest-area-population-loser-in-recent-years-census-estimates-show/
— America is distracted by Trump’s trials and campus encampments as Eastern Europe turns into a powder keg. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/editorial-georgia-slovakia-ukraine-russia/
— This era’s protesters could stand to ask a few more questions – Clarence Page (COMMENT: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that those who avoided the Vietnam War draft like me caused America to lose the War. They stress that I was 1-A for the draft, conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844. They demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a big hypocrite and coward because I would not have been sent into combat because of my health problems. According to them, the only reason why I became a college student was to avoid the draft. In my defense, I decided to get a college degree when I was in grade school in 1962 because my father frequently decried his not having a college degree.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/clarence-page-protests-gaza-vietnam-campuses/
(COMMENT: Whether the protests ended the Vietnam War any sooner than it would have otherwise remains a subject for vigorous debate. But at least they helped a lot of us to make better arguments.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden needs to get real about trailing Trump in the latest polls.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/15/joe-biden-donald-trump-polls-election-2024-s-e-cupp-column

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH PICTURE: Democrat and RINO policies ever-increasingly increase poverty and crime in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240515/news/a-tremendous-need-how-wheaton-glen-ellyn-rotary-clubs-help-fill-the-college-of-dupage-food-pantr/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-residents-can-now-access-abortion-pill-through-mobile-app

CHALKBEAT
— In some Chicago neighborhoods, almost half of all teens and young adults are not going to school or working – Mila Koumpilova (COMMENT: I was taking classes and/or working 1953-1997. I was both taking classes and working 1962-1981 and 1992-1997.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/15/out-of-work-out-of-school-youth-doubled-during-pandemic-report-finds/
— Illinois high school juniors must take the ACT to fulfill graduation requirements starting next spring. – Samantha Smylie and Becky Vevea (COMMENT: No one thought that I was “college material.” They were shocked that my ACT score was 24. They thought that it would be much lower. Similarly, they were shocked that I graduated in the upper 20% of my class. Similarly, they were shocked that UIC accepted me.)
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/05/15/illinois-college-entrance-exam-is-act-not-the-sat/

CAPITOL FAX
— Johnson disapproval rating at 57 percent, approval rating at 28 percent (COMMENT: What disapproval/approval ratings do my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter readers, including you, give me and why? From what I see, the more that my readers oppose direct election of Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members, reject planks in the Republican Party platform, and/or disapprove of my demographics, the more that they disapprove of me. I should write a book about my readers who disapprove of me the most. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who I have done the most to help elect and reelect since 2000. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who use their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work.)
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/poll-johnson-disapproval-at-57-percent-approval-at-28-percent/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-290/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-briefing-4/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-289/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Zahorik Moves from County and State to National Level Using Affirmative Action
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2024/05/16/zahorik-moves-from-county-and-state-to-national-level/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Venezuelan illegal alien invasion: Oak Brook shoplifting arrests up 80 percent in ’24
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/658800410-venezuelan-illegal-alien-invasion-oak-brook-shoplifting-arrests-up-80-percent-in-24

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinoisans seek judicial declaration on validity of ‘Workers Rights Amendment’ – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_72ada9ae-12ca-11ef-8e1c-07a556c99d66.html

WIREPOINTS
— New Census data: 75% of Illinois cities shrank last year, Chicago population drop nation’s 3rd-worst – Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner and Nick Binotti
https://wirepoints.org/new-census-data-75-of-illinois-cities-shrank-last-year-chicago-population-drop-nations-3rd-worst/
— Illinois job growth? Government does all the hiring as private sector shrinks – Nick Binotti and Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-job-growth-government-does-all-the-hiring-as-private-sector-shrinks-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— 9-YEARS OF DECLINE: EXPECT CHICAGO TO BE NO. 4 BEHIND HOUSTON BY 2035 – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/9-years-of-decline-expect-chicago-to-be-no-4-behind-houston-by-2035/
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION IN SPRINGFIELD SEEKING MORE CASH WHEN THEY ALREADY GET A LOT – Hannah Schmid
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-in-springfield-seeking-more-cash-when-they-already-get-a-lot/
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION CUTS CLASS TO LOBBY, COSTING TAXPAYERS UP TO $141K – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-cuts-class-to-lobby-costing-taxpayers-up-to-141k/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Border cools as migrants use Biden ‘parole’ to enter elsewhere – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/border-cools-migrants-use-biden-parole-enter-elsew/
— ‘Police Week’ shines spotlight on the left’s retreat from ‘defund the police’ movement – Kerry Picket and Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/police-week-shines-spotlight-on-lefts-retreat-from/
— Democrats really hate Americans, and here’s the proof. Those who see ordinary people as deplorable pose the real threat to democracy. – Joseph Curl
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/15/democrats-really-hate-americans-and-heres-proof/

NEW YORK POST
— Anti-Israel protesters swarm UC Irvine campus, buildings; students told to ‘leave area’ – Sarah Rumpf-Whitten
https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/us-news/police-on-uc-irvine-campus-after-anti-israel-agitators-swarm-buildings-students-told-to-leave-area/
— Inflation rates show Biden is gaslighting Americans on the economy – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/opinion/inflation-rates-show-biden-is-gaslighting-americans-on-the-economy/

AMAC
— Why Counting Illegals On The Census Threatens American Democracy – Dale Wilcox
https://amac.us/blog/blog/why-counting-illegals-on-the-census-threatens-american-democracy/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Ohio Removes Illegal Aliens from State Voter Rolls – Eric Lendrum (COMMENT: How many illegals are on the voter rolls in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your school district, and in your precinct?)
https://amgreatness.com/2024/05/15/ohio-removes-illegal-aliens-from-state-voter-rolls/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Great shortstops and now swimmers? – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/great_shortstops_and_now_swimmers.html
— With illegals rolling in through the surf, City of San Diego decides to crack down on … beach yoga – Monica Showalter (COMMENT: As illegals roll into your municipality, what are the leaders of your municipality focusing on?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/with_illegals_rolling_in_through_the_surf_city_of_san_diego_decides_to_crack_down_on_beach_yoga.html

BLAZE
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson complains about having to take care of migrants – JULIO ROSAS
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-complains-about-having-to-take-care-of-migrants

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Migrants Send List of 13 Demands to Denver Mayor. If you give migrants free housing, they’ll demand the right to ‘cook their own food with fresh, culturally appropriate ingredients’ – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Migrants-Send-List-13-Demands-Denver-Mayor

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Hamas Democrats Run Senate And Biden White House – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/hamas-democrats-run-senate-and-biden-white-house

DAILY WIRE
— Libs EXPLODE Over Not Allowing Illegals To Vote – Michael Knowles
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-1490-libs-explode-over-not-allowing-illegals-vote

FOX NEWS
— Biden team reportedly in denial about dismal polling ahead of November
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6352964696112
— 148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault police. House passes Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act. – Elizabeth Elkind
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-votes-bill-deport-migrants-who-assault-cops

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Sues California to Force Clean-Up of Voting Rolls
https://www.judicialwatch.org/judicial-watch-sues-california-to-force-clean-up-of-voting-rolls/

NEWSMAX
— Telehealth Spurs Rise in Abortions Despite State Bans – Jim Thomas
https://www.newsmax.com/us/telehealth-abortion-bans/2024/05/14/id/1164751/

HOT AIR
— D.C. Now Requires 4-Year Degree to Teach in Day Care – DAVID STROM
https://hotair.com/david-strom/2024/05/15/dc-now-requires-4-year-degree-to-teach-in-day-care-n3788422

PJ MEDIA
— New York Mayor Adams Has the Perfect Job for Illegal Aliens – STEPHEN GREEN
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2024/05/15/new-york-mayor-adams-has-the-perfect-job-for-illegal-aliens-n4929046

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— In About-Face, Wall Street’s Big Donors Warm to Trump. They may “hate the man,” as one put it, but major business players from coast to coast are increasingly on board for a second term after the first one alienated them. – Rob Copeland
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/business/wall-street-donors-trump.html

MSN
— Biden Is Trying To ‘Get As Many Illegals in the Country As Possible’ So He Can Make a ‘One-Party State’
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/elon-musk-claims-biden-is-trying-to-get-as-many-illegals-in-the-country-as-possible-so-he-can-make-a-one-party-state/ar-BB1hHdhr
— High Schoolers Walk Out as Adults Push Transgenderism – Evelyn Thomas (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats had making the students in your school district sexually active LGBTQers?)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/high-schoolers-walk-out-as-adults-push-transgenderism/ar-BB1kskDY

CNN
— By disallowing my education deductions in 1978 when I was 29 years old, IRS sent a big message. I had just been the subject of a 4-page “One Person’s Finances” article in Money Magazine. I had worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer for 5 years and as a Special Procedures Staff Advisor for 2 years. My salary in today’s dollars was $106,785/year. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. The message that IRS sent was that IRS does not want employees who share my demographics: conservative, Republican, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. The message that IRS sent was that IRS does not want employees like me who oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. The message that IRS sent was that IRS can and will use its power to destroy whoever it wants to. Subsequently, IRS was furious when I a) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) transferred to GAO in 1980, c) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and d) became a licensed CPA in 1981. GAO audits IRS. Neither the Democrats who ran IRS nor the Democrats who ran GAO wanted me to be assigned to audits of IRS. The forced me to suffer a $22,996 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to take their early “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.
https://money.cnn.com/2013/05/08/pf/taxes/irs-protest/index.html

NEWSWEEK & MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting LGBTQ, that is, Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in destroying traditional marriage and family.
https://www.newsweek.com/why-are-so-many-more-gen-z-identifying-lgbtq-1900962
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/18-republican-led-states-are-suing-for-the-right-to-discriminate-against-trans-workers/ar-BB1ms2Lu

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Goes From the Basement to Denial. Polls show him behind Trump, and he won’t come back unless he admits the problem. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-goes-from-the-basement-to-denial-2024-presidential-election-9ec3d29f
— Trump and Haley: A Perfect Match. As running mates, they can unite voters, raise money, and dominate American public policy for years. – Gordon Sondland (COMMENT: Haley promotes ever-increasingly talk and/or act like they rather see Biden elected than Trump.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-haley-a-perfect-match-election-vice-president-480be237
— The Power Move of Working the 5-to-9 Before the 9-to-5. Working a regular day, even into the evening, is for mere mortals. Those out to impress start well before dawn. – Callum Borchers (COMMENT: To put together and send pot a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning, I get up between midnight and 2:00 AM each and every morning.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/early-5-to-9-work-7dd4db7c
— Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation. Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their savings. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new study that focused on how inflation has harmed older households. (COMMENT: My retirement income and savings are dramatically less because my Democrat superiors wasted my career, took many big adverse actions against me, and forced me to take the early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/your-money-matters/retirees-face-decline-in-financial-wealth-due-to-inflation/e2d612e2-359e-4fb4-9a08-5530c27cb411
— FRONT PAGE: More Workers Are Cheating on Drug Tests. Substituted urine samples increased by sixfold, while marijuana positive screens jumped in finance and real estate, according to Quest Diagnostics – Joseph De Avila (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.)
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/cheating-on-workplace-drug-tests-hits-a-record-c3f62355

21th CENTURY CHRONICLE
— The Federal Government’s move to introduce a new productivity-based salary structure for civil servants, allowing employees at the same rank to earn different wages, is a significant policy shift. – ISMAILA UMARU LERE (COMMENT: Starting in 1989, my Democrat GAO superiors used their pay-for-performance system to get rid of their employees who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. I should write a book about that.)
https://21stcenturychronicle.com/assessing-the-new-productivity-based-wage-system/

POLITICO
— Biden moves to block House from getting tapes of his interviews with special counsel on classified docs. Robert Hur’s description of those interviews fueled a firestorm over the president’s memory and mental fitness. – JOSH GERSTEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/16/biden-moves-to-block-house-from-getting-his-classified-docs-interview-tapes-00158323

GOVERNING
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.governing.com/urban/how-cities-can-absorb-waves-of-refugees

GBH
— Activist calls on white religious leaders in Boston to draft atonement message – Saraya Wintersmith (COMMENT: How soon, if not already, will the organizations that you are a member of issue atonement messages?)
https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-05-15/activist-calls-on-white-religious-leaders-in-boston-to-draft-atonement-message

May 14, 2024

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Officially, who are all the candidates for Illinois Republican Party (IRP) National Committeeman and National Committeewoman? What are their qualifications? Why are they running? Illinois Republicans await a press release from the IRP. The deadline for applying was Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM. According to a May 8, 2024 Prairie State Wire article at https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/658419645-kolber-seeking-rnc-committeeman-seat-important-green-shoots-are-growing-in-illinois , Vince Kolber is seeking the IRP National Committeeman seat and he faces Dean White (8th CD) and Mark Shaw (1st CD). While I was the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2010, I conducted a candidate forum for an open IRP National Committeeman seat. Jack Roeser participated. See a Chicago Tribune article titled “Illinois Republicans pick Williamson as new national GOP representative” at https://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2010/04/illinois-republicans-pick-williamson-as-new-national-gop-representative.html and a Huffington Post article titled “Jack Roeser, Wealthy Conservative, Passed Over For GOP Leadership Role; Rich Williamson Wins National Committeeman” at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jack-roeser-wealthy-conse_n_549492 . From the Tribune article: “Williamson succeeds Pat Brady, who vacated the position when he became chairman of the Illinois Republican Party last year. Also interested in the national post were conservative Carpentersville businessman Jack Roeser and former governor candidate Jim Oberweis. The selection was made before a Republican fundraiser in honor of the statewide ticket and featuring controversial RNC Chairman Michael Steele. It was supposed to be open to the media, but Brady decided to close it today.” – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— APRIL 13, 2024 FLASHBACK: IL GOP National Committeeman Race Heats Up, Includes a Former State Party Chairman and a Wisconsin Voter
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/04/il-gop-national-committeeman-race-heats-up-includes-a-former-state-party-chairman-and-a-wisconsin-voter.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The race amongst the Illinois Republican Party’s State Central Committee to be the next Republican National Committeeman is heating up as candidates campaign to replace outgoing national committeeman Richard Porter and national committeewoman Demetra Demonte, who cannot run for a third time because of term limits. While the state central committee represents the governing board of the IL GOP, the national committeeman – one male and one female, represents the state party along with the state GOP chairman before the Republican National Committee The position requires frequent travel to RNC meetings throughout the country and they are elected by delegates at the state convention. The national committeeman also votes in the RNC chairman’s election, and last year, Porter, Demonte and IL GOP chairman Don Tracy all voted to support Ronna Romney-McDaniel over the grassroots-backed candidate Harmeet Dhillon. Running to replace Porter are three candidates: state central committee members Mark Shaw and Dean White, and IL GOP Finance Committee Chair Vince Kolber.”)

IDAHO POST REGISTER
— This race matters (COMMENT: Who is your Republican Precinct Committeeman? Since 2002, leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party (IRP) who oppose direction of IRP State Central Committee members and/or who reject planks in the IRP platform have failed in their efforts to recruit a registered Republican in my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 59 (previously Precinct 9) in Wheaton to run against me and to defeat me for Precinct Committeeman. But I anticipate/expect that the aforesaid leaders will do whatever that they believe is necessary to get a registered Republican in my precinct to run against me and to defeat me in 2026. I should write a book the aforesaid leaders and the many big adverse actions that they have taken against me so far, most recently, removing me from the IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee.)

https://www.postregister.com/freeaccess/opinion-this-race-matters/article_3cabc650-0d5d-11ef-8912-03b65b4c49d4.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Precinct committeemen wield tremendous power within the Republican and Democratic parties. They elect the county political party leaders, set the county party rules and send delegates to the state convention where they vote on the state party platform and state party officers. You vote for them during the May primary elections. They’re on your ballot if you are affiliated with the Republican or Democratic parties. Registered Republicans vote for Republican PCOs, and registered Democrats vote for Democratic PCOs. If you are not affiliated with a party, you have no say.”)

IDAHO CAPITOL SUN & NEWS FROM THE STATES
— Idaho 2024 primary election: Precinct committee races represent battle for soul of GOP. Hundreds of Idahoans are running for obscure precinct positions that could shake up the state’s Republican Party leadership. – CLARK CORBIN
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/05/13/idaho-2024-primary-election-precinct-committee-races-represent-battle-for-soul-of-gop/
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/idaho-2024-primary-election-precinct-committee-races-represent-battle-soul-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Hundreds of obscure, down ballot primary election races for neighborhood-level political positions are drawing intense competition in Idaho and have the potential to shake up party leadership – particularly within the dominant Republican Party. The problem – according to officials on both sides of the fight for control and influence of the Republican Party – is that many voters have no idea what precinct committeemen are and likely don’t recognize the names of candidates running for these positions because they aren’t high profile offices like a congressional representative, state legislator or even a county commissioner or city council member. “I would say 99% of people don’t know and don’t know who their precinct committeeman is,” former Idaho Lt. Gov. Jack Riggs said in a telephone interview. “But your neighborhood precinct is the foundation of the party, and in our case, the Republican Party.” The stakes are so high that Riggs wrote in an April 26 opinion piece for the North Idaho Republicans that “This May, precinct committeeman will be the most important race on the ballot.” Riggs, a Republican physician who served as lieutenant governor from 2001 to 2003, is the co-founder of a group called North Idaho Republicans. The group is one of at least two groups of established, traditional Idaho Republicans who are engaging heavily in the precinct committee elections this year as part of an effort to take the Republican Party back from its current leadership team that includes Chairwoman Dorothy Moon. The other group is called Gem State Conservatives, and it includes former Idaho Republican Party chairmen Trent Clark and Tom Luna. Moon defeated Luna to become chairperson of the Idaho Republican Party in 2022. . .“There is a statewide effort to take over the party at the precinct level,” Regan said in a telephone interview. “That is not what precinct committeemen are supposed to be; it’s not supposed to be the elites and the higher ups, it’s supposed to be the grassroots, the ma and pa,” Regan added. “It’s supposed to represent the voters and the people, not a bunch of special interests. When Tom Luna lost in a landslide and his faction of the party was no longer in charge of the party, they set aside their prior calls for unity at the convention when they lost and a bunch got up and left.” Multiple efforts to reach Moon, the chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party, were unsuccessful. Additionally, Moon did not respond to a list of questions about precinct committee races that a reporter from the Sun emailed to Moon and another Idaho GOP official on April 22. What is a precinct committeeman and what do they do in Idaho? There are only a few requirements to run for precinct committeeman. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, be a U.S. citizen and have been a registered voter in the precinct for at least six months before the election. Idaho law refers to the position as precinct committeeman, but anyone can run for the office, not just men. Although they are obscure, the precinct committeemen are important because they make up the grassroots level of political parties and help determine the parties’ leaders and rules. For example, the precinct committeeman elected in the May 21 Republican primary will play a big role in who is elected chairperson of the Idaho Republican Party during the upcoming GOP state convention this summer. Precinct committeemen essentially make up the county central committees for political parties in Idaho. Under state law, within 10 days of the primary election, the precinct committeemen who are elected are required to meet, organize their county central committees and elect a county chairperson and officers. Once the county central committees are organized, they select the delegates that will attend the 2024 Idaho GOP State Convention that begins June 13 in Coeur d’Alene. At the convention, delegates will vote on who to elect as chairperson of the Idaho Republican Party and will help write and pass any changes to party rules or the party platform, which lists the party’s core beliefs and policies it supports. In Idaho, it is basically impossible to track how much money is going into precinct committeeman campaigns. Unlike other offices, there are no campaign finance reporting requirements for precinct committeemen with the county or the state, and there is no limit to what they can raise or spend, said Chelsea Carattini, a spokesperson for the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. Precinct committeemen are required to disclose a “paid for by” designation on any materials, Carattini said. Campaign finance information gives the public a transparent look at money funding political campaigns and candidates, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office. For state level candidates, all money raised and spent on a campaign must be tracked and accounted for, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office. Even local county candidates and judicial candidates must report campaign finance information once they raise $500, including the sources and expenses for that first $500. But for precinct committeemen, there are no such reporting requirements, Carattini said. How many precinct candidates are running in Idaho’s primary election this year? Unlike statewide races and elections, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office does not maintain a list of all the statewide candidates running for precinct committeeman in Idaho, Carattini said. Instead of the state keeping tabs, it’s up to local county election officials. But for context, there are almost 300 Republicans in Ada County alone running for a precinct committeeman position in the May 21 Republican primary. . .How can you tell where precinct committeeman candidates stand on issues? The ability to inform voters about these tiny precinct level offices is a challenge for everybody on all sides of this election. The North Idaho Republicans and supporters of the Gem State Conservatives have published lists of the precinct committeeman candidates they are supporting or have recruited. Regan said Republican Party rules prevent central committees from endorsing precinct committeemen. Instead, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has published a list of its current precinct committeemen in a list posted below a list of candidates for other offices that have been vetted and recommended by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. Beyond looking at lists published online or on social media, Wasden recommends voters find out what precinct they are in and spend time researching the candidates running for precinct committeeman in their neighborhood. To support establishment Republicans looking to take the party back, Wasden urged voters to listen to see if candidates support education and public schools, reasonable government services, low taxes and fewer regulations. There’s been an increase in those running for the position in other Idaho counties as well. “For years now, the public’s interest and participation in Idaho’s Republican Party has been growing, and this year there were a record number of applicants to serve in Bonneville County,” said a press release from Nicholas Contos, Bonneville County Republican Party chairman. Across the state, there are more than 930 precincts in total, and each precinct can be represented by a different precinct committeeman in each of the four political parties the state recognizes. While state election officials do not have an exact number of precinct committeeman candidates running for office this year, longtime political observers say they have never seen this much interest and competition for the positions. “Right now what is happening is traditional, true Republicans have decided we are going to take back this party,” said Tracey Wasden, a longtime Republican booster and party official who has served as a precinct committeeman and president of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women.”)

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— A Republican operative is running for Congress in Georgia with Trump’s blessing. Will it be enough? (COMMENT: I have never been an operative for any person and I never will be. My critics/opponents have a very hard time calling me an operative because I do not need/want more money. I have enough money. I have a Civil Service Retirement System pension, currently $65,165/year. The federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health insurance. We have no debts. We have no children or dependents. We have substantial retirement savings. We own a home in Wheaton, a car condo in Naperville, and seven cars and an SUV. I have no desire for a political office or government office. I am 75 years old. Because of the aforesaid, no one manipulates me, no one dominates me, and no one ever will. While they can and do take big public adverse actions against me, for example, removing me from the Illinois Republican Party Platform and Resolution Committee, my critics/opponents decry that no one can tell me what to do.)
https://srnnews.com/a-republican-operative-is-running-for-congress-in-georgia-with-trumps-blessing-will-it-be-enough/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— The Illinois Democratic Party elected their seven “base” members to serve on the Democratic National Committee on Monday. They are Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, Congresswomen Robin Kelly and Delia Rameriz, former Senate President John Cullerton, Democratic Committeewoman Kristina Zahorik and former Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes. Here’s how the votes broke down, via Lee Enterprises’ Brenden Moore. ( https://twitter.com/brendenmoore13/status/1790178141769466021 ) – SHIA KAPOS (COMMENT: It would be great if the Illinois Republican Party would be so open.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Northwestern threatens disciplinary action as American, Israeli flags vandalized. Flags were set up for Israel’s Memorial Day. – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/post/northwestern-president-threatens-disciplinary-action-as-american-israeli-flags-near-former-pro-palestinian-encampment-vandalized/14812323/
— CPD’s massive safety plan to protect Chicago during DNC – Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Tom Jones, Maggie Green and Adriana Aguilar and Chuck Goudie
https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/14810925/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/city-announces-more-changes-to-chicago-pride-parade-reversing-course-after-reducing-event-size/3435618/

CBS2
— End-of-year FEST at DePaul University canceled with protest encampment continuing – Adam Harrington
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/end-of-year-fest-depaul-university-canceled-protest-encampment/
— Antisemitic signs left on cars in Chicago’s West Ridge community
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/antisemitic-flyers-cars-chicago-west-ridge-community/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WjlfuTux4

FOX32
— Chicago police investigate anti-Semitic fliers found on predominantly Jewish block – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-antisemitic-fliers-jewish-neighborhood

WTTW
— Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Fined $10K for Firing Whistleblowers – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, I increasingly blew the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Consequently, they increasingly took big adverse actions against me.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/13/chicago-city-treasurer-melissa-conyears-ervin-fined-10k-firing-whistleblowers

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With or without CPS/CTU ‘day of action’ in Springfield, there’s no more money for Chicago schools – Editorial
https://www.yahoo.com/news/editorial-without-cps-ctu-day-100500103.html
— ‘We’re on the friends and family plan now’: New details emerge in alleged AT&T scheme to bribe House speaker. – Jason Meisner, Ray Long
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/we-re-on-the-friends-and-family-plan-now-new-details-emerge-in-alleged-at-t-scheme-to-bribe-house-speaker/ar-BB1mjYvV

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote more hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/05/13/donald-trump-going-overseas-president-elections-gene-lyons

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH TWO PHOTOS: GOP legislative hopefuls sue state over slating ban – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240513/illinois-state-politics/gop-legislative-hopefuls-sue-state-over-slating-ban/
— Democrats promote Democrats who blast Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240513/nation-and-world-politics/democratic-ad-campaign-tries-to-chip-away-at-trump-support-among-rural-swing-voters-in-3-key-states/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas and possibly other large states in the coming weeks. – AP
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/ron-desantis-is-planning-to-raise-money-for-donald-trump-in-florida-and-texas-ap/article_b1fc6b05-981a-56b4-b12c-b03c7f84f727.html

SOUTHERN
— Haley voters don’t want Trump – Isabella Murray (COMMENT: I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. For general elections, Republican Precinct Committeemen are required to help elect those candidates who win Republican primary elections. I have always done that.)
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/13/zombie-haley-voters-dont-want-trump-but-many-not-sold-on-biden-either/

WSIL TV
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters run America. The more that you question the 2020 election, the faster that they destroy you.
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/consumer/rudy-guiliani-s-radio-show-has-been-canceled-after-he-repeatedly-discussed-false-2020-election/article_530e149b-0b63-5343-96da-7034bed4a7f6.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUID & WCIA
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will send their illegals to battleground/swing states to use their false identifications to vote for Biden.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/johnsons-intuition-clashes-with-data-on-illegal-voting/
https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trump-to-stump-in-minnesota-a-traditionally-blue-state-he-insists-he-can-win-is-it-really-in-play/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2024/05/13/afternoon-roundup-196/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Candidates file lawsuit challenging Illinois’ hastily changed election law – Catrina Petersen
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1718e3a2-115c-11ef-93b1-47f6d0682015.html

COOK COUNTY
— IL Dems unconstitutionally changed election rules to block Republican candidates from fall ballot, lawsuit says
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/658603879-il-dems-unconstitutionally-changed-election-rules-to-block-republican-candidates-from-fall-ballot-lawsuit-says

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP lawmakers Tuberville, Vance, Malliotakis attend court to support Trump – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/13/gop-sens-tuberville-vance-and-rep-malliotakis-atte/
— GOP leaders clash with Secret Service over ‘protest trap’ near Republican National Convention site – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/13/gop-leaders-clash-with-secret-service-over-protest/
— Trump campaign rails at ‘disgusting’ Mother’s Day ad from Biden-Harris campaign – Mallory Wilson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/13/donald-trump-campaign-rails-at-disgusting-mothers-/
— Pull federal funding from universities that won’t protect Jewish students. ‘Never again’ is right now – Rep. Ashley Hinson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/13/pull-federal-funding-from-universities-that-wont-p/
— After U.S. withdrawal, terror groups ‘gaining strength’ in Afghanistan, report warns. Critics questions effectiveness of ‘over the horizon’ surveillance. – Ben Wolfgang
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/14/after-us-withdrawal-terror-groups-gaining-strength/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Can Blinken stand up to anyone other than Israel? – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3002409/blinken-stand-up-israel/
— Illegal immigration up 3.8 million since Biden became president – Conn Carroll (COMMENT: How many illegals are there in your county, township, municipality, and school district?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3002214/illegal-immigration-up-3-8-million-since-biden-became-president/
— Campus mayhem, funded by our adversaries – Robert Bellafiore
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3002063/campus-mayhem-funded-by-our-adversaries/

NEW YORK POST
— Ken Griffin slams pro-Palestinian protests as ‘performative art,’ urges Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’ – Ariel Zilber
https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/business/ken-griffin-slams-pro-palestinian-protests-as-performative-art/
— Nancy Pelosi yet again reveals Democrats’ disdain for average Americans – Joe Concha (COMMENT: My critics/opponents a) distain those who have less money than they have and/or b) glorify, praise, and pander to those who have more money than they have.).
https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/opinion/nancy-pelosi-yet-again-reveals-democrats-disdain-for-average-americans/
— Border charities spending taxpayer millions on music therapy, ‘people-plant interactions’ and huge salaries – Megan Palin
https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/us-news/border-charities-spend-millions-on-music-therapy-salaries-report/
— Anti-Israel Columbia grads wear zip ties, rip diplomas on stage during commencement – Doree Lewak and Emily Crane
https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/us-news/columbia-university-grads-wear-zip-ties-rip-diplomas-on-stage-during-commencement-ceremony/

BLAZE
— Boston uses taxpayer funds to support anti-ICE groups providing services to illegal aliens – CANDACE HATHAWAY
https://www.theblaze.com/news/boston-uses-taxpayer-funds-to-support-anti-ice-groups-providing-services-to-illegal-aliens
— House Committee investigates surge of Chinese nationals illegally crossing border after Biden relaxes vetting – CANDACE HATHAWAY
https://www.theblaze.com/news/house-committee-investigates-surge-of-chinese-nationals-illegally-crossing-border-after-biden-relaxes-vetting-report

BREITBART
— Catch and Release: Biden’s DHS Freed Illegal Alien Convicted Killer into U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2024/05/13/catch-and-release-bidens-dhs-freed-illegal-alien-convicted-killer-into-u-s/

COLLEGE FIX
— Northwestern journalism professor counts Yemeni terrorism supporter among his ‘comrades’ – HUDSON CROZIER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/northwestern-journalism-professor-counts-yemeni-terrorism-supporter-among-his-comrades/

DAILY WIRE
— San Francisco Slammed For Spending Millions Of Dollars For Vodka And Beer For Homeless Alcoholics – Zach Jewell
https://www.dailywire.com/news/san-francisco-program-slammed-for-spending-millions-of-dollars-giving-vodka-and-beer-to-homeless-people-with-severe-alcohol-addiction

FEDERALIST
— Teachers Unions’ Fanatical Hatred Of Children Ignited The Parent Revolution – COREY DEANGELIS
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/13/teachers-unions-fanatical-hatred-of-children-ignited-the-parent-revolution/

EPOCH TIMES
— Why 1960 Alternate Electors Succeeded Where 2020 Ones Failed. The two elections bear striking similarities, but important differences allowed one to succeed, while the other failed. – Lawrence Wilson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/why-1960-alternate-electors-succeeded-where-2020-ones-failed-5637240
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A November election decades ago produced a clear winner in a hotly contested presidential race. Yet the popular vote immediately came under scrutiny in several states. In one, auditors discovered clear errors in tabulating vote totals. In others, credible evidence of election fraud was uncovered. With a court challenge underway, electors from both parties met at a state capitol and conducted the electoral vote. Two certifications were forwarded to Washington, one declaring the Democratic candidate to be the victor, the other naming the Republican. The Republican vice president—also a candidate in the race—convened a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6. Without fanfare, he moved to accept the Democratic slate of electors and set the Republican electors aside. So ended the presidential election of 1960. The state in question was Hawaii. The vice president was Richard Nixon, who ran against Democrat John F. Kennedy, and would have won if as few as 11,000 votes spread over five battleground states had gone the other way. Sixty years later, history nearly repeated itself as Republican electors from seven states sent alternative electoral certifications to Washington amid allegations of election fraud.)

FEDERALIST
— Without The SAVE Act, The Only Thing Keeping Foreigners From Voting Is The Honor System – MIKE LEE (COMMENT: Do not anticipate/expect that Democrat election officials will stop illegals from voting.)
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/13/without-the-save-act-the-only-thing-keeping-foreigners-from-voting-is-the-honor-system/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— House Passes Bill to Stop Illegal Aliens from Distorting Congressional Apportionment (COMMENT: How many illegals are there in your congressional district and how many of their illegals have Democrat leaders sent there recently?)
https://www.fairus.org/news/congress/house-passes-bill-stop-illegal-aliens-distorting-congressional-apportionment

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s unvetted migrant parole plan putting every community at risk. Abuse of parole is only one layer of Biden’s immigration ‘strategy,’ one that should be shut down immediately. – Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-unvetted-migrant-parole-plan-putting-every-community-at-risk

JUDICIAL WATCH
— New Documents Reveal DC Training for Noncitizen Voting (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that illegals will use their false identifications to register to vote and to vote for Democrats.)
https://www.judicialwatch.org/documents-reveal-dc-training-noncitizen-voting/

NEW AMERICAN
— Could Biden Use Executive Order to Let Illegals Vote? – Catherine Engelbrecht (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Biden will do that.)
https://thenewamerican.com/video/could-biden-use-executive-order-to-let-illegals-vote-catherine-engelbrecht/
— Trump’s Popularity Is Soaring. But Will It Make a Difference? – Steve Bonta (COMMENT: Joseph Stalin said “It’s Not Who Votes That Counts, It’s Who Counts The Votes.”)
https://thenewamerican.com/video/trumps-popularity-is-soaring-but-will-it-make-a-difference/

REAL CLEAR INVESTIGATIONS
— Embattled Dolton Mayor’s Sky-High Salary Revealed – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2024/05/13/waste_of_the_day_embattled_illinois_mayors_sky-high_salary_revealed_1030909.html

TOWNHALL
— NYC Sued for Denying IVF Coverage to Gay Male Couples – Madeline Leesman (COMMENT: Should I write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors who used my and my wife giving up trying to have children in the 1980s without trying IVF to justify taking big adverse actions against me including throwing me off audits of IRS, giving me an extremely bad job assignment and performance appraisal, and ranking me at the bottom of my coworkers for pay-for performance purposes in 1989?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2024/05/11/nyc-invitro-lawsuit-n2638872

TURNING POINT USA
— Illinois Math and Science Academy Faces Backlash Over Equity Training Requirements for Teachers (COMMENT: Who has used DEI to get rid of you? Those above me in the following continue to use DEI to get rid of me: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. Those above me in the following used DEI to get rid of me: American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter in 2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition in 2007, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee in 2011, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012. Those above me in the following continue to use DEI to get rid of me: Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. Those above me in the following used DEI to get rid of me: Post Office in 1969, IRS in 1980, and GAO in 1997. I should write a book those above me in the aforesaid and what they are doing and have done to get rid of me. If I had been a woman or a minority, they would not have taken the many big adverse actions against me that they did.)
https://www.tpusa.com/live/illinois-math-and-science-academy-faces-backlash-over-equity-training-requirements-for-teachers

ZERO HEDGE
— Biden Calls Illegals Crossing The Border “Hispanic Voters” – TYLER DURDEN (COMMENT: No one anticipates/expects that any illegal will ever vote for a Republican. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promise to give illegals more and more and more preference.)
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-calls-illegals-crossing-border-hispanic-voters

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

NEW YORK TIMES
— He’s Running for Senate With an Immigrant’s Origin Story. Here’s the Rest. Bernie Moreno, the Republican challenging Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio, tells a riches-to-rags-to-riches tale. But the reality isn’t so tidy. – Jonathan Weisman, Patricia Mazzei and Simón Posada (COMMENT: How much money did your ancestors have when they immigrated? On my father’s side, they had to work in a brick factory in Chicago 1844-1854 before they had enough money to homestead a farm in southeast Crete Township. On my mother’s side, they were sharecroppers in Grant Park along the Indiana border.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/12/us/politics/bernie-moreno-ohio.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/us/politics/gop-earmarks-lgbtq-centers.html

MSN
— U.S. Anchor Baby Policy Ensures Easy Welfare Access for Illegals – Jordan Andrews
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/study-finds-u-s-anchor-baby-policy-ensures-easy-welfare-access-for-illegals/ar-AA1mqd0o

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/red-states-sue-eeoc-over-harassment-guidances-lgbtq-protections

NPR
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/13/1250880650/girl-scouts-migrant-children-asylum-latin-america

QUORA
— Are people responsible for the actions of their ancestors? (COMMENT: What did your ancestors do? On my father’s side, my father took and kept an office job in a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights in 1941 and kept it until he died suddenly in 1969. He married my mother in 1945 and they had me in 1948 and my brother in 1953. My grandfather fought the Germans in WWI, operated Crete’s only a hardware store, had my father and my aunt Eunice, and had 1286 Wood Street built in Crete. My great grandfather raised and sold horses in Crete, operated Crete’s only hardware store, had my grandfather and other children, and had a large historical home built on Main Street in Crete. My great great grandfather and his father immigrated from what is now Germany in 1844, worked in brick factory in Chicago until 1854, homesteaded a farm in southeast Crete Township in 1854, had my great great grandfather and other children, sold the farm and bought 10 acres just northeast of downtown Crete in 1864, raised horses on it, and then operated Crete’s only hardware store. On my mother’s side, my mother was born and raised on a farm in Grant Park along the Indiana border. She raised me and my brother. Her parents operated that farm. Her grandparents operated that farm. Her great great grandparents immigrated from what is now Germany in the 1850s and were sharecroppers.)
https://www.quora.com/Are-people-responsible-for-the-actions-of-their-ancestors

DAILY MAIL
— Illegal migrants are being ‘encouraged’ to vote, top Republican warns after shocking documents reveals ‘training’ for noncitizens to cast ballots in Washington D.C. Chip Roy is the lead sponsor of new legislation that will soon hit the House floor to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in federal elections. DC City Council voted to allow illegal immigrants to vote last year. – MORGAN PHILLIPS
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13413623/elections-illegal-migrants-washington-dc-chip-roy.html

TELEGRAPH
— Blame Democratic dysfunction on big cities. The herd effect is leading progressive lawmakers down a dark path where fashion is more important than function. – RICHARD PORTER
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/12/democrats-crime-herd-affect-urban-joe-biden/