Tag: pension

September 14 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage clerk’s request to buy new election equipment gets big push from the county’s seven League of Women Voters groups – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-league-of-women-voters-election-dupage-st-0915-20190913-mqjw4f7l3vfn5aad3o5wajzpza-story.html
— Trump mocks Democrats, vows new tax cut on Baltimore visit – KEVIN FREKING AND JUANA SUMMERS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–trump-20190912-story.html
— Troubled times at Ronald Reagan’s boyhood home in Dixon, Ill.: ‘We cannot keep bleeding money’ – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-ronald-reagan-dixon-boyhood-home-20190913-gfsqf7fppjga3ntxc367h5h2om-story.html
— Democrats need to start courting Latinos now — before it’s too late – Esther Cepeda (DIERSEN: To get votes from Hispanics, Democrats promise to use government to give Hispanics preference over non-Hispanics.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-democrats-latino-voters-cepeda-20190915-jj2uv3cdizh4vnherctrxw6q2m-story.html
— Over 2,000 fetal remains found at ex-abortion doctor’s home – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–fetal-remains-doctor-20190914-story.html
— Warren turns her ire to Trump, stumps on her electability – MISYRLENA EGKOLFOPOULOU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-democrats-2020-warren-20190914-story.html
— Don’t vote? The Trump campaign would like a word with you – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–election-2020-trump-nonvoters-20190914-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— How new group hopes to promote 2020 census in Lake County – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/how-new-group-hopes-to-promote-2020-census-in-lake-county

ABC7
— Joe Biden shrugs off age chatter, pledges medical disclosures after 3rd Democratic debate – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-shrugs-off-age-chatter-pledges-to-release-medical-records/5539576/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— David Giuliani: Do local politicians’ promises check out? – David Giuliani
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/david-giuliani-do-local-politicians-promises-check-out/article_b3a3536a-d561-11e9-b212-4fae78c539e7.html

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Springfield is driving blind through state’s pension crisis, Rep. Bailey cautions – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/513524358-springfield-is-driving-blind-through-state-s-pension-crisis-rep-bailey-cautions

AMERICAN THINKER
— Obvious questions that somehow the Democrat moderators haven’t asked during the first five debates – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/obvious_questions_that_somehow_the_democrat_moderators_havent_asked_during_the_first_five_debates.html

BREITBART
— The Party of Slavery Is Now the Party of Reparations for Slavery – JEROME HUDSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/14/party-of-slavery-is-now-the-party-of-reparations-for-slavery/
— Poll: Majority of Hispanics Support Ending Welfare-Dependent Immigration – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/14/poll-majority-of-hispanics-support-ending-welfare-dependent-immigration/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Campaign Targets Supporters Who Didn’t Vote in 2016
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/US-Election-2020-Trump-Nonvoters/2019/09/14/id/932688/

HUFFINGTON POST
— Soccer Fans Erupt In Boos When ‘President’ Is Mentioned At Military Swearing-In The Portland, Oregon, crowd jeered during the halftime event when enlistees reached the phrase: “I will obey the orders of the president of the United States.” – Mary Papenfuss
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/portland-president-booing-soccer_n_5d7c8a44e4b077dcbd5eb840

September 8 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Clarendon Hills Village Board members swayed by residents’ opposition to allowing marijuana sales – CHUCK FIELDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/clarendon-hills/ct-dch-marijuana-sales-opposition-tl-0912-20190905-e4ggorc555bzdiuol6num3356q-story.html
— Former state lawmakers ask judge to order Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza to pay back raises they voted to reject – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislator-pay-dispute-20190908-roaxn4ioercvjmstfaddlqszjm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fact-check: Lightfoot wrongly goes for broke with Downstate pension claim Lightfoot is correct that cities and towns outside Chicago are pressured with mounting pension debt. By raising the specter of insolvency, however, the mayor suggests the situation faced by the vast majority of Downstate public safety pension funds is far more dire than it really is. – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/8/20853346/fact-check-lightfoot-politifact-downstate-public-pension-funds-insolvency
— Casino developers put chips on table for Waukegan gambling den Five plans have been submitted for a long-sought Waukegan casino. The city will submit a short list to the Illinois Gaming Board in late October. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/8/20854546/waukegan-casino-proposals

QUAD CITY TIMES
— A Grand Old Party: Rock Island County Republican Party’s annual Reagan BBQ offers food, fellowship and a few stump speeches – Bill Lukitsch
https://qconline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/a-grand-old-party-rock-island-county-republican-party-s/article_716b1022-3d72-51ec-97f7-a3be546aefeb.html
— Photos: Rock Island County Republicans Ronald Reagan BBQ
https://qctimes.com/news/local/photos-rock-island-county-republicans-ronald-reagan-bbq/collection_679e2c46-119c-5bc7-8595-16246fa020bc.html#1

WHEATON RECORD
— New Office of Multicultural Development director David Cho expands vision of diversity on campus – Carolina Lumetta
http://www.wheatonrecord.com/articles/new-omd-director-expands-vision-of-diversity-on-campus/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to visit Baltimore after ‘rodent infested mess’ comments – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/8/trump-baltimore-visit-republican-retreat-comes-aft/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Media bias called out — and not by a conservative – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/media_bias_called_out_by_former_msnbc_host_and_dem_congressional_nominee.html
— Good unemployment news is bad politics for some Democrats – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/good_unemployment_news_is_bad_politics_for_some_democrats.html

BREITBART
— Exclusive Excerpt — Michelle Malkin: ‘Open Borders, Inc: Who’s Funding America’s Destruction?’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/08/exclusive-excerpt-michelle-malkin-open-borders-inc-whos-funding-americas-destruction/
— Illegal Aliens Worked for 10 Years Using Stolen Identities at Plant – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/08/lawsuit-illegal-aliens-worked-10-years-using-stolen-identities-plant/
— Nearly 900 Migrants with Mumps Disease Arrived in U.S. Last Year – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/08/nearly-900-cases-mumps-among-migrants/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Racist’ Trump Just Keeps Delivering Economic Gains For Women And Minorities – JEN KERNS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/08/kerns-trump-women-minorities/

TOWNHALL
— DNC Compiled Massive Pile Of Opposition Research On Trump Ahead Of 2020 Election – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/09/08/report-dnc-compiled-massive-pile-of-opposition-research-on-trump-n2552763

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Corporate America Wants to Be Woke – MATTHEW CONTINETTI (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, corporate America paints itself as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/09/corporate-america-wants-to-be-woke/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Campaign Manager Sees President’s Family as Political ‘Dynasty’ – Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/08/us/politics/trump-family-dynasty.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— People Urged to Stop Vaping Following More Deaths, Hundreds of Illnesses Number of mysterious lung injuries more than doubled from last week – Brianna Abbott and Jennifer Maloney
https://www.wsj.com/articles/authorities-investigating-450-vaping-illnesses-and-a-third-death-11567794441
— Hong Kong Protesters Flood Streets to Call for U.S. Support Tens of thousands of people rally, capping a weekend of smaller, heated protests Sunday’s demonstration was intended to call on the U.S. to act to protect Hong Kong. – Mike Cherney and Dan Strumpf
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-protesters-call-for-u-s-support-11567931423

August 17 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “If only we could ‘unfriend’ Trump.”
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/…/282286731911065

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with Guatemala and other foreign countries against America.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190816/trump-wants-us-bound-asylum-seekers-to-find-refuge-in-guatemala-instead-guatemala-isnt-ready

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Ammons disappointed by exclusion from Davis’ upcoming event at Parkland – Adalberto Toledo
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/ammons-disappointed-by-exclusion-from-davis-upcoming-event-at-parkland/article_df1411cf-ca55-5586-80d2-6bdde658a03a.html

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/08/15/olson-marijuana-businesses-will-become-normal/aqdh2tn/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Netflix Curbs Tobacco Use Onscreen, But Not Pot. What’s Up With That? – NEDA ULABY 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/netflix-curbs-tobacco-use-onscreen-not-pot-whats#stream/0

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Oberweis supports term limits for Congress – Glenn Minnis
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/513001445-oberweis-supports-term-limits-for-congress

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Illinois has 9th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/513056410-illinois-has-9th-highest-identity-theft-rate-among-the-50-states-study-finds

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What’s Going on in the Congressional Races
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/17/whats-going-on-in-the-congressional-races/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Federal Court Allows Trump To Reject Asylum Seekers At Border – Jamie Weinstein 
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/federal-court-allows-trump-to-reject-asylum-seekers-at-border/

FEDERALIST
— The New York Times Is Clueless About Conservatives A recently released transcript shows just how biased the New York Times really is and how little they want to do to fix it. – David Marcus
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/16/the-new-york-times-is-clueless-about-conservatives/
— Yes, Schools Are Too Girly For Boys. Here’s How To Fix That Helping restore the lack of masculinity in our society involves recognizing that boys are different than girls and have specific educational needs. – Auguste Meyrat
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/16/schools-girly-boys-fix/

TOWNHALL
— Tlaib Bumbles Into Revealing Her Undeniable Priority: Bigoted Anti-Israel Propaganda – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2019/08/16/tlaibs-bigotry-and-idiocy-reveals-her-true-intentions-n2551810

ONE NEWS NOW
— Franklin Graham: GOP mayor on solid biblical ground – Chris Woodward 
https://onenewsnow.com/church/2019/08/17/franklin-graham-gop-mayor-on-solid-biblical-ground

NOQ REPORT
— Google’s social justice warrior workforce is making demands about ICE – Lorie Wimble 
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/16/googles-social-justice-warrior-workforce-making-demands-ice-cbp/

CNN
— Ken Cuccinelli has talked about undocumented immigrants as ‘invaders’ since at least 2007 – Andrew Kaczynski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally invade America.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/17/politics/kfile-ken-cuccinelli-immigration-invasion-rhetoric/index.html

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-hates are doing everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/recession-signs-worry-trump-ahead-2020-65022715

NEW YORK TIMES
— America holds onto an undemocratic assumption from its founding: that some people deserve more power than others. – Jamelle Bouie (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, and especially against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or draft avoiders.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/republicans-racism-african-americans.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use children as cannon fodder.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-16/la-me-immigrant-children-protections

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California’s Biggest Cities Confront a ‘Defecation Crisis’ Lawmakers ban plastic straws as a far worse kind of waste covers the streets of San Francisco and L.A. – Charles Kesler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-biggest-cities-confront-a-defecation-crisis-11565994160

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
— Democrats cross the racial Rubicon with Trump – J. PEDER ZANE
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article234073917.html

OMAHA WORLD HERALD
— Social media? More like anti-social media – Tom Purcell
https://www.omaha.com/opinion/tom-purcell-social-media-more-like-anti-social-media/article_1c03a0ee-1085-50ce-bd1f-ab21d41682d7.html

TOWN COURIER
— City Councilman Robert Wu Seeks Second Term – Ellyn Wexler 
http://towncourier.com/city-councilman-robert-wu-seeks-second-term/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many of the skills Wu has honed during his day job—as senior attorney at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)—have helped him become effective in his City of Gaithersburg position. “I often find myself in the role of interpreting ordinances, parsing out legalese when amendments to existing language are proposed, and, at least in one instance, actually drafting an ordinance,” he said. “At GAO,” Wu explained, “I serve in a quasi-judicial role, adjudicating bid protests filed with our office. The skillset is very similar to that used in deciding matters brought before the city council, including fairmindedness, the ability to absorb large records and ultimately render a decision.” “A firm belief that process matters” also factors into both jobs. “As companies who file protests with GAO understand, while we might not necessarily agree with them in the end, each argument raised is heard and carefully considered,” Wu said. “The same goes for my work at city council. Each individual who takes their valuable time to appear before us or submit written matters has to know that their views have been heard and seriously considered.”)

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/americas-exclusionary-past-and-present-and-the-judgment-of-history

MAYO CLINIC
— Diabetes (DIERSEN: Recently, a Libertarian argued that for a diabetic like me to fail to keep their blood sugar level in control was far more damaging than smoking pot. He could see that I was obese. I had just told him that I spend 10+ hours a day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out instead of exercising or sleeping.) 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371451

KIPLINGER
— Are You on Track? Financial Planning Goals for Every Decade of Your Life – Jamie P. Hopkins (DIERSEN: In politics, sadly, tragically, the less financially secure that you are, the more likely that you will succumb and become someone’s operative or someone’s dupe. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that I have a $53,316/year COLA-adjusted Civil Service Retirement System pension for life, $2,118/year COLA-adjusted Social Security for life, approximate $18,000/year federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy for life, retirement savings, 915 Cove Court in Wheaton, six cars and an SUV, no children to support, etc.) 
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T047-S014-are-you-on-track-financial-goals-for-every-decade/index.html

TIME
— El Paso Mayor Says President Trump Called Him a RINO – BILLY PERRIGO (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Republican organizations in Illinois do? ANSWER: They discourage me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. They discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They turn everyone that they can against me, including those who run the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, those who ran the Wheaton Bowl, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) members, Wheaton City Council members, and voters in my precinct. They make false accusations against me and demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me at MTRCC meetings. They intimidate/threaten those who might come to my defense. They discourage Republican candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and organizations from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. They promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices.)
https://time.com/5653918/trump-attack-el-paso-mayor/

WIKIPEDIA
— Negative campaigning (DIERSEN: If you seek a government office or a political office, you should expect that sooner or later, your opponents will engage in negative campaigning against you. I am seeking appointment to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy. Even though there is no chance that I will be selected, my opponents in Wheaton’s West District are engaging in negative campaigning against me. At the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) August 14, 2019 meeting at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, two of my fellow MTRCC members in Wheaton’s West District falsely charged me with harassing the hotel’s employees. In addition, one of them, in front of an attorney, said that he was going to do everything that he could to stop everyone from reading my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_campaigning
(FROM THE POSTING: Negative campaigning or mudslinging is the process of deliberate spreading negative information about someone or something to worsen the public image of the described. Deliberate spreading of such information can be motivated either by honest desire of the campaigner to warn others against real dangers or deficiencies of the described, or by the campaigner’s dishonest ideas on methods of winning in political, business or other spheres of competition against an honest rival. The public image of an entity can be defined as reputation, esteem, respect, acceptance of the entity’s appearance, values and behavior by the general public of a given territory and/or a social group, possibly within time limits. As target groups of public and their values differ, so negativity or positivity of a public image is relative; thus, to be successful, negative campaigning has to take into account current values of the group it addresses. The degree of strictness in practicing the group’s values as opposed to its tolerance for violating the norms has also to be taken into consideration.)

August 9 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— 10 want West District seat on Wheaton City Council – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: I urge everyone who is interested in this, and especially Wheaton’s West District residents, to a) find out everything that they can about the 10 candidates, b) analyze that information, c) determine who they believe the top 1, 2, or 3 candidates should be, and d) email their recommendation to Wheaton’s City Council at allcouncil@wheaton.il.us along with their reasons for their recommendation. I hope that in the days ahead, the Daily Herald provides much more information about the 10 candidates. I hope that the Daily Herald a) asks the 10 candidates to complete a detailed questionnaire and b) publishes the responses to that questionnaire. Wheaton West District residents should have the right to know not only the applicants’ names, but a) how long they have lived in the city and in the district, b) their political affiliation, c) why they want to be appointed to fill the vacancy, d) what they believe the most important issues are that the city needs to address, e) what their opinion is on how those issues could be addressed, f) will they vote for or against selling pot in Wheaton, g) what their work experience is, h) what their education is, i) what professional certifications and licenses are, and j) what experience do they have carrying out typical city council functions: Review and approve the annual budget; Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities; Oversee performance of the local public employees; Oversee effectiveness of programs; Establish tax rates; Enter into legal contracts; Borrow funds; Pass ordinances and resolutions; Modify the city’s charter; Regulate land use through zoning laws; Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations; Regulate public health and safety; Exercise the power of eminent domain; Communicate policies and programs to residents; Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and Represent the community to other levels of government. (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils )
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190809/10-want-west-district-seat-on-wheaton-city-council
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton City Council members have their pick of 10 applicants seeking to fill a vacant seat representing the West District. The group of candidates vying for a 2-year appointment to the council includes some familiar names in DuPage County politics. The applicants are: Nancy Harding, Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark Kmiecik, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Khizar Jafri and Krista Selvey. Diersen is the founder of the daily newsletter Gopillinois.com. McNeily lost his bid for the West District seat in 2016 against incumbent Todd Scalzo. According to his LinkedIn page, he is the Midwest regional manager of Turning Point USA, a conservative group founded by Wheeling High School alum Charlie Kirk for college and high school students. Robbins, a former Illinois Park and Recreation Association board member, also ran unsuccessfully against Scalzo for the West District seat in 2016. Kmiecik finished third in another three-way race for the seat in 2009. Jafri, a finance and accounting consultant, lost to Tim Elliott for a District 4 spot on the DuPage County Board in 2016. The Democrat was seeking his first elected office at the time. Four council members represent Wheaton’s four voting districts, while two members and the mayor are elected at-large. The seat became vacant in July when Scalzo, an attorney, stepped down after 10 years. The council is set to vote on appointing his successor in September. Council members recently filled another empty 2-year council seat. The North District seat became vacant in May when Phil Suess was sworn in as Wheaton’s first new mayor in 12 years. The council named Christopher Zaruba to the post on July 1 from a field of 13 applicants.)
— Religious hypocrisy – Mary Plunkett, Wheaton
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190809/religious-hypocrisy
— Twitter reposts McConnell threat video after appeal – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190809/news/308099889/

ABC7
— Rod Blagojevich: Trump ‘very strongly’ considering commuting prison sentence – Mark Rivera, Chuck Goudie, Eric Horng and Barb Markoff and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-strongly-considering-commuting-rod-blagojevichs-sentence/5451939/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “Chicago immigration organizations” side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-groups-take-action-after-ice-arrests-680-mississippi-workers/5453746/

CBS2
— Raid On Poultry Plant Owned By Park Ridge Company To Have Long Term Effects
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/09/raid-on-poultry-plant-owned-by-park-ridge-company-to-have-long-term-effects/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Biden says ‘poor kids’ just as bright as ‘white kids’ in latest gaffe
https://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/biden-says-poor-kids-just-as-bright-as-white-kids-in-latest-gaffe

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Illinois GOP urges Trump not to set Blagojevich free – AP
https://fox2now.com/2019/08/09/illinois-gop-urges-trump-not-to-set-blagojevich-free/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot goes national with criticism of Ivanka Trump’s social media comments: ‘You don’t govern by tweet’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-cnn-msnbc-trump-gun-violence-20190809-wn47k443jne5zp5nomiwbx4jji-story.html
— Lake Zurich officials remain divided on whether to permit or ban recreational marijuana sales – PHIL ROCKROHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/ct-lzc-lake-zurich-recreational-marijuana-sales-tl-0815-20190809-bmpaaocfhrht3eygvrfsgb5pcu-story.html
— Hundreds of small pension funds statewide face troubling debt. Is consolidation the way to go? – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-police-fire-pension-debt-20190809-l27llnj4xfdqvg5qbzck4h372m-story.html
— Can Trump get universal background checks? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-background-checks-guns-nra-20190809-eq35f52sfrc3bbqcsu4z35edve-story.html
— Where will Chicago’s first casino land? Here’s how the 5 proposed sites compare. – BLAIR KAMIN, MEGHAN KELLY, RYAN ORI, and MARY WISNIEWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-viz-chicago-casino-sites-analyzed-htmlstory.html
— Amid sexual harassment allegations in his organization, House Speaker Michael Madigan trumpets signing of anti-harassment law – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-sexual-harassment-law-michael-madigan-20190809-odmqtiil6jd5hpwzcpuv5244ca-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Where the jobs are in Chicago: downtown, and that’s a good thing It’s also where most new employment in the city will continue to be. And it isn’t just people with MBAs or law degrees who will be getting hired. – Ed Zotti (DIERSEN: I worked in downtown Chicago in 1971 and then 1973-1997.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/9/20759346/chicago-jobs-employment-downtown-loop-income-equality-ed-zotti-city-crossroads
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/8/20792332/el-paso-texas-mass-shooting-president-donald-trump-little-village-mexicans-latinos-marlen-garcia
— Beware of the disinformation campaign against a fairer tax for Illinois The nature of the levy — progressive income tax versus flat income tax — makes it no harder or easier, politically speaking, to raise taxes on the middle class. But that’s not what progressive-tax opponents want you to hear. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/9/20792109/illinois-progressive-fair-graduated-income-tax-j-b-pritzker-john-canning-flat

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Time to tidy up the state Senate—before the feds do it Senate President John Cullerton ought to take a page out of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s book and make ethics rules a priority in his chamber lest things go south in his tenure’s sunset years. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/time-tidy-state-senate-feds-do-it

PEKIN TIMES
— Taking the pulse: Tazewell County Republicans – Montana Samuels
https://www.pekintimes.com/news/20190809/taking-pulse-tazewell-county-republicans

HERALD & REVIEW & MDJ ONLINE & PLATT COUNTY JOURNAL REPUBLICAN & CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS & ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Illinois municipalities seek clarifications on recreational marijuana legalization – REBECCA ANZEL
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-municipalities-seek-clarifications-on-recreational-marijuana-legalization/article_2d287293-fd9b-5fd5-b58a-e9870f0f8f64.html
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-municipalities-seek-clarifications-on-recreational-marijuana-legalization/article_d51fbb12-5b1b-589a-943d-0fb16d528e87.html
https://www.journal-republican.com/news/cannabis-confusion-may-lead-to-trailer-bill/article_d3d8d9a6-bae6-11e9-8ee1-6335272d7a02.html
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/Blog/Posts/458/Uncategorized/2019/8/States-municipalities-seek-clarifications-on-recreational-marijuana-legalization/blog-post/
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Pot-law-is-hazy-on-town-8217-s-rights-Illinois-14294240.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state organization representing local units of government is asking leaders in the General Assembly to make clarifying changes to the recreational marijuana law before it takes effect Jan. 1. Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League, said the 1,298 cities, villages and towns in the state need guidance on four aspects of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, signed into law by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in late June. There is confusion, he said, about how law enforcers will know a person who is growing cannabis in their home is doing so legally as a prescribed medical marijuana user. Municipalities also are uncertain how they may regulate the drug. Cole is asking legislators to write what is known as a trailer bill, a companion measure that clarifies a statute. The idea has bipartisan support. Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, one of the statute’s framers and her chamber’s sponsor, said it’s likely that a trailer bill will happen. Republican Sen. Jason Barickman, from Bloomington, said he thinks his colleagues spent “a lot of time on the legislative language,” and any subsequent bill should be consistent with the goals of the original negotiations. “I understand and support the idea of a trailer bill to make clarifications that the various stakeholders have brought forward. I think it’s very likely we’ll see one for multiple reasons, and we may see it as early as this fall,” he said. “I anticipate hearing from many stakeholders about clarifications they would like to see. By and large, that’s what the IML is seeking here.” In a letter to lawmakers, Cole highlighted four points the league’s members would like the General Assembly to address. Each one, he said, was mentioned in his testimony before a panel of legislators in late May before the recreational marijuana bill became law. “These are common sense issues” to determine what is legal and what is no, Cole said. The new law allows those who have a medical marijuana card to grow no more than five plants in their home without needing to be a licensed cultivation center or craft grower. The League’s concern, Cole wrote in his letter, is the lack of “registration or notification requirements to municipalities or their police departments” about which residences can legally grow cannabis plants. “We’re saying, we need to know,” he said. “How do we know if these are five legal plants or five illegal plants?” Steans said the idea of “a registry had been raised,” but some interest groups expressed concerns it might be a civil rights violation. She added local governing bodies would know if the plants were legal by asking whether their owner had a medical marijuana card. Barickman said the issue is one with “wildly different” viewpoints. “I think you’re going to have those in law enforcement presumably asking for some type of registry, and I think you’re going to have others adverse to that,” he said. Also in question is a provision in the law dictating how governing bodies can regulate recreational marijuana. “No unit of local government … may prohibit home cultivation or unreasonably prohibit use of cannabis authorized by this Act,” according to the law. Cole, in his letter, wrote that “unreasonably” is not defined, so towns and municipalities might be exposed to “unknown litigation as they attempt to protect the health, safety and well-being of their citizens.” The League is asking the General Assembly to clarify the word’s meaning. And it is seeking guidance on two regulations dictating how funds are distributed and may be spent by local governments. Money directed into one account, for example, now has rules for how it may be spent. “This is restricted money being put into an unrestricted disbursement fund,” thus creating accounting confusion for local officials, Cole said. Department of Revenue Director David Harris was copied on the Municipal League letter. In an emailed statement, a spokesperson said the department “is working to ensure successful implementation and rollout of the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act and works with all stakeholders to that end.” “I think what’s happening right now is the multiple stakeholders are doing a deeper review of the law now that it’s been set, and they’re raising some questions that I think we can address through a trailer bill, providing some clarity,” Barickman said. Steans added the recreational marijuana statute created large policy changes and “lots of different viewpoints” need to be considered. In an emailed statement, Jordan Abudayyeh, Pritzker’s press secretary, seemed to indicate the governor is open to a trailer bill. The administration, she said, “is focused on ensuring the successful implementation” of the law. “Multiple state agencies are engaged in these efforts as we move forward creating one of the most equity centric industries in the country,” Abudayyeh said. “The Pritzker administration stands ready and willing to continue working to ensure Illinois has a cannabis industry that other states can look to as a model for equity and success.”)

WSIU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting immigrants to hate Whites and to hate America. 
https://news.wsiu.org/post/southern-illinois-immigrant-rights-project-protests-against-white-supremacy#stream/0

NORTH COOK NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Crespo votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://northcooknews.com/stories/512875374-roll-call-crespo-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Mazzochi votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512875386-roll-call-mazzochi-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

KANKAKEE TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Roll Call: Parkhurst votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
https://kankakeetimes.com/stories/512875731-roll-call-parkhurst-votes-for-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

PEORIA STANDARD
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Hammond votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://peoriastandard.com/stories/512875759-roll-call-hammond-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Sommer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://peoriastandard.com/stories/512875751-roll-call-sommer-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

AMERICAN THINKER
— Are Trump-supporters the new Jews? – Earick Ward
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/are_trumpsupporters_the_new_jews.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— How Asylum is Abused Every Day Economic migrants use it as an easy means into the country, but Trump has options. – PETER VAN BUREN 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/want-to-fix-immigration-start-with-the-abused-asylum-system/

BREITBART
— Illinois Leaders Warn Illegal Aliens of Possible ICE Raids – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/08/09/illinois-leaders-warn-illegal-aliens-of-possible-ice-raids/
— Joe Biden Vows Flood of Immigration If Elected – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/09/biden-flood-of-immigration/

CNS NEWS
— Harris: Trump’s ‘Statements, Tweets and Behaviors…Make It Very Clear He Possesses Hate and…is a Racist’
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/cnsnewscom-staff/harris-trumps-statements-tweets-and-behaviors-make-it-very-clear-he-possesses

DAILY CALLER
— The Woke Capitalism List: 50 Times Huge Companies Sided With The Social Justice Warriors – ELLIE GARDEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/09/woke-companies-brands-liberal-50/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Your Baby Boomer Report Card What grade has a generation earned? An A+? A C-? – David Brooks (DIERSEN: If you are a baby boomer, how well do you fit the stereotypes? How well do you believe I fit the stereotypes?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/baby-boomers-report-card.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A trump-hater encourages Hispanics to hate Trump.
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-el-paso-is-a-wakeup-call-hispanics-20190809-a5qt6xadg5fbjouo5fga2xw2ey-story.html

USA TODAY
— El Paso and Dayton make you want to act, but ‘red flag’ laws violate rights to due process – Matthew Larosiere
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/08/el-paso-dayton-red-flag-laws-violate-rights-editorials-debates/1962195001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook Offers News Outlets Millions of Dollars a Year to License Content Company approached ABC News, Dow Jones, Washington Post and Bloomberg as it plans to launch news section – Benjamin Mullin and Sahil Patel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-offers-news-outlets-millions-of-dollars-a-year-to-license-content-11565294575

FORBES
— The Death Of The Great American Summer Job – Ryan Craig
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/2019/08/09/the-death-of-the-great-american-summer-job/
— 15 Tips For Empowering Your Employees To Do Their Best Work
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2019/08/09/15-tips-for-empowering-your-employees-to-do-their-best-work/

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of those in America like me whose ancestors came to America legally.
https://newrepublic.com/article/154717/open-borders-made-america-great

July 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ‘Racism is a part of who he is’: Mayor Lightfoot criticizes Trump’s Twitter attack on Baltimore – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-criticizes-trumps-twitter-attack-on-baltimore-/5428393/
— President Trump targets Al Sharpton in latest Baltimore tweets – Zeke Miller, Hope Yen
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-targets-al-sharpton-in-latest-baltimore-tweets/5427453/

NBC5
— Trump Calls Rep. Elijah Cummings ‘Racist’ as Dems Denounce Attacks Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney insisted that Trump was not making racist comments when he tweeted that Rep. Elijah Cummings’ district was a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” – Zeke Miller and Hope Yen
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Top-Aide-Defends-Trump-Democrats-Denounce-Twitter-Attack-on-Cummings-Baltimore-513311371.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Whoopi Goldberg compares border facilities to fake Nazi concentration camp set up to fool Red Cross – Nick Givas 
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/whoopi-goldberg-compares-border-facilities-to-fake-nazi-concentration-camp-set-up-to-fool-red-cross

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— One game of legalized political bribery we can end right now Politicians should not be allowed to personally pocket campaign money that was raised from donors who have a vested interest in how they vote. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/29/20732482/illinois-campaign-finance-reform-legalized-bribery-barack-obama-ralph-capparelli
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: The Whole Foods of weed? Illinois cannabis company aims to shift perception of its clinics, stores Cresco Labs, which holds 56 dispensary licenses across nine states, unveiled the Sunnyside* brand Monday. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/7/29/20734670/whole-foods-cresco-weed-cannabis-weed-recreational
— Pritzker finally shows his hand, filling empty chairs on Illinois Gaming Board Pritzker named Charles Schmadeke to serve as chair. Schmadeke is partner-in-charge of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s Springfield office. It’s the same firm that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has paid $297,349 in legal fees so far this year. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/29/8947552/after-slight-delay-pritzker-shows-hand-naming-illinois-gaming-board-chair-board-member-schmadeke

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Racism is a part of who he is.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-jb-pritzker-criticize-donald-trump-20190729-t5fyteeqqbecrnjuyiu7svncba-story.html
— Divided if we do; divided if we don’t. Should we keep engaging over Trump’s tweets? – Heidi Stevens
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-monday-trump-baltimore-tweets-divided-country-0729-20190729-5tsjz4c4yvap5hjigdfcdlqanq-story.html
— Let’s cut to the chase: A Chicago casino must be near downtown – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-column-chicago-casino-downtown-mcqueary-20190729-trazr53ohrdajb36w7xrwlrrt4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say that Trump’s Tweets are racist.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-racism-tweets-baltimore-cummings-20190729-mvlw6t5z7jcyvo5qb2eddubo7y-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker fills two seats on Illinois Gaming Board as work toward Chicago casino, massive gambling expansion begins – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-gaming-board-appointments-20190729-3dorn525afb7vd5m2czs6wgxim-story.html

JOURNAL STANDARD
— The left uses the big lie to label Trump as racist – Michael A Smith, Rockford
https://www.journalstandard.com/opinion/20190729/letter-left-uses-big-lie-to-label-trump-as-racist

MCDONOUGH COUNTY VOICE
— Democratic Women of McDonough County respond to meme of Congresswomen posted by Illinois Republican County Chair’s Association
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/opinion/20190729/democratic-women-of-mcdonough-county-respond-to-meme-of-congresswomen-posted-by-illinois-republican-county-chairs-association

FOX ILLINOIS
— Accused of racism, Trump blasts black congressman as racist – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/accused-of-racism-trump-blasts-black-congressman-as-racist

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois pension buyout program falls way short of estimated $445 million savings Program saves $13.1 million, far less than estimated -Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-pension-buyout-program-fails-to-save-state-estimated-million/article_9bd9142e-b237-11e9-9940-170f59c56458.html

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Lawsuit: Highland Park marijuana dispensary sale goes to pot over Illinois’ 5-license limit – Dan Churney
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/512808256-lawsuit-highland-park-marijuana-dispensary-sale-goes-to-pot-over-illinois-5-license-limit

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Rep. Costa Howard received campaign donation from Madigan associate raided by feds – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512789458-rep-costa-howard-received-campaign-donation-from-madigan-associate-raided-by-feds

CAPITOL FAX
— Bustos slammed over DCCC hiring, programs (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to not hire and to get rid of those who are White, male, older, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/29/bustos-slammed-over-dccc-hiring-programs/
— The Magnificent Seven
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/29/question-of-the-day-2918/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets a reminder that most troubled U.S. cities run by Dems – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/29/donald-trumps-racist-tweets-highlight-troubled-us-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans spotlight chaos in Democratic campaign arm but GOP lags behind in fundraising – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/republicans-spotlight-chaos-in-democratic-campaign-arm-but-gop-lags-behind-in-fundraising

FOX NEWS
— Ted Cruz takes photo with fan as immigration protesters descend on him – Nick Givas
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ted-cruz-lax-airport-protest-illegal-immigration-trump

NEWS BUSTERS
— Univision Rushes To Call Trump’s Baltimore Statement A ‘Racist Attack’
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/mrc-latino-staff/2019/07/29/univision-rushes-call-trumps-baltimore-statement-racist

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Media Moves to Protect Antifa From Trump’s Threats of Declaring it a Terrorist Organization – Brian McNicoll 
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/media-moves-to-protect-antifa-from-trumps-threats-of-declaring-it-a-terrorist-organization/

CNS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Our President Has a Hate Agenda.”
https://www.cnsnews.com/video/rep-rashida-tlaib-our-president-has-hate-agenda

DAILY CALLER
— Large Group Of Protesters Harass Ted Cruz At LAX – WILLIAM DAVIS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/29/protesters-harass-ted-cruz-lax-airport/
— A top Democratic fundraising executive resigned Monday from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee due to a lack of diversity. – HENRY RODGERS (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to not hire and to get rid of those who are White, male, older, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/29/dccc-staffer-cheri-bustos-resigns-person-of-color-report/
— Rob Reiner Says Those Who Support Trump Are ‘Racist’ – Katie Jerkovich
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/29/rob-reiner-supporters-trump-are-racist/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The NAACP’s Hateful Call to Impeach the President – Christopher Metzler 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/29/the-naacps-hateful-call-to-impeach-the-president/

HOT AIR
— Dem Presidential Candidates Take The Bait, Express Solidarity With Al Sharpton
https://hotair.com/archives/allahpundit/2019/07/29/dem-presidential-candidates-take-bait-express-solidarity-al-sharpton/

THE HILL
— How we became the world’s suckers on immigration – ANN COULTER
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/455126-ann-coulter-how-we-became-the-worlds-suckers-on-immigration
— Trump says Sanders should be labeled a racist for remarks on Baltimore – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455116-trump-seizes-on-sanders-past-criticism-of-baltimore

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/29/opinion/trump-cummings-white-supremacy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s escalation of racism means one thing: He’s worried about reelection.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-escalation-of-racism-means-one-thing-hes-worried-about-reelection/2019/07/29/df082456-b241-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html

FORBES
— Is Robert Mueller Hard of Hearing? Another Challenge For Older Workers – Elizabeth Bauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2019/07/29/is-robert-mueller-hard-of-hearing-another-challenge-for-older-workers/

July 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 41 shot, 5 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence across Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/41-shot-5-fatally-in-4th-of-july-weekend-gun-violence-across-chicago/5381676/
— Citizenship Concerns Some Chicago immigrants said regardless of the outcome, they are dodging the 2020 census.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-citizenship-concerns/5380131/

CBS2
— TREASONOUS: Teen Group Canvasses Pilsen To Inform Undocumented Immigrants Of Their Rights Ahead Of ICE Raids
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/07/05/teen-group-canvasses-pilsen-to-inform-undocumented-immigrants-of-their-rights-ahead-of-ice-raids/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Defender, influential African American newspaper, ceasing print publication – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-defender-cease-print-publication-20190705-i7b3ooscfzdl7ck6qqxy6utq74-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s pension debt overshadows improvements Increased balances in the city’s operating funds and savings from refinancing expensive long-term debt are important to bond-rating agencies, city’s CFO says. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/7/5/20683547/chicago-pension-debt-annual-financial-report

DAILY HERALD
— Stephens courts trouble serving as both lawmaker, Rosemont mayor – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190706/editorial-stephens-courts-trouble-serving-as-both-lawmaker-rosemont-mayor
— $1.2 million in pension income in 10 years of retirement – Jake Griffin (DIERSEN: Since 1997, when I was 49 years old, by forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” my Democrat GAO superiors have succeeded in forcing the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to pay me $1,159,623 in today’s dollars. If I was still working these last 21 years and 9 months for GAO, I would have paid $194,353 into the CSRS in today’s dollars.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190706/suburban-watchdog-12-million-in-pension-income-in-10-years-of-retirement

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Marijuana potency gets increased scrutiny after link to psychosis – Robert McCoppin
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190706/marijuana-potency-gets-increased-scrutiny-after-link-to-psychosis

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— Dan Brady sees good coming from gas tax – Erich Murphy
https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20190706/brady-sees-good-coming-from-gas-tax

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Will Joe Walsh Challenge Donald Trump?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/06/will-joe-walsh-challenge-donald-trump/ 
— 14th Congressional District Update Featuring Anthony Catella
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/05/14th-congressional-district-update-2/ 
— Algonquin Township Road District Banking
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/05/algonquin-township-road-district-banking/ 
— Skillicorn Wants Public Ability to Buy Bigger Fireworks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/04/skillicorn-wants-public-ability-to-buy-bigger-fireworks/ 
— Illinois Oaks Threatened
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/03/illinois-oaks-threatened/ 
— The Oberweis Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/03/the-oberweis-campaign/ 
— NWH Reports on $8,400 in Attorney’s Fees Levied Personally against Andrew Gasser in Case Involving Operating Engineers’ Labor Agreement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/06/nwh-reports-on-8400-in-fines-against-andrew-gasser-in-case-involving-operating-engineers-labor-agreement/ 
— Andrew Gasser – Falsely Accused of Intimidation & Extortion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/03/andrew-gasser-falsely-accused-of-intimidation-extortion/ 
— Gas Tax Anger and Suggested Explanation for Democrats
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/03/gas-tax-anger-and-suggested-explanation/ 
— Morton, Illinois, Passes No Pot Ordinance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/03/morton-illinois-passes-no-pot-ordinance/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Proud Boys and antifa descend on DC – Daniel Chaitin, John Gage, & Julio Rosas 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/follow-live-proud-boys-and-antifa-descend-on-dc

FEDERALIST
— 3 Ignorant Myths About The Betsy Ross Flag, Dispelled – Jane Hampton Cook
https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/06/3-ignorant-myths-betsy-ross-flag-dispelled/

AMERICAN THINKER
— I Stand With Rush: Time To Take Action – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/i_stand_with_rush_time_to_take_action_.html
— Not even the 4th of July is sacred to these hate-filled leftists – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/not_even_the_4th_of_july_is_sacred_to_these_hatefilled_leftists.html

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Democrats Were Wrong Again About Trump, As Usual, As Always – Dave King
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/democrats-were-wrong-again-about-trump-as-usual-as-always/
— President Trump Slaps Down Democrats, Again – Amanda Alverez
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/president-trump-slaps-down-democrats-again/

DAILY CALLER
— Democratic Rep. Sending Staff To Mexico To Coach Returned Migrants To Pretend Not To Speak Spanish – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/05/veronica-escobar-migrants-spanish/

HOT AIR
— Ilhan Omar: Marijuana Must Be Legalized Nationally To Reduce Income Inequality (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who want minorities and women to be pot pushers?)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/07/ilhan-omar-marijuana-must-legalized-nationally-reduce-income-inequality/

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats are making 2020 all about race – Kathleen Parker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/race-is-becoming-a-pivotal-issue-among-the-democratic-presidential-candidates/2019/07/05/e302579a-9f66-11e9-85d6-5211733f92c7_story.html
— Fear of immigration raids looms as plans for ICE ‘family operation’ move forward – Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti, Arelis Hernandez, and
Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/fear-of-immigration-raids-loom-as-plans-for-ice-family-operation-move-forward/2019/07/05/76788e2a-9f41-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Grandstanding at the Border Democrats finally admit there’s a problem. How about helping to solve it? – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/grandstanding-at-the-border-11562367921

DAILY STAR JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: More than 500 applicants vie to sell legal pot in Missouri – AP (DIERSEN: From what I see, just about all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like they a) smoked pot, b) are smoking pot c) want to smoke pot, d) want everyone to smoke pot, e) want to make money selling pot, and/or f) want government to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)

http://www.dailystarjournal.com/business/more-than-applicants-vie-to-sell-legal-pot-in-missouri/article_ae05163e-9f45-11e9-9e12-6b77b2d79f95.html

July 3 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— Watch the greatest Fourth of July celebration in our Nation’s history tomorrow
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Republican participants in Warrenville’s outstanding Independence Day Parade Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 included Anderson, Colgan, Collins, Keller, Fitzgerald, Grant, Larsen, Marshall, A. Murphy, Oberweis, Prater, Ruhl, Saake, and Sanguinetti. As I am putting this email together, I am also watching Wheaton’s fireworks thanks my Ring doorbell camera. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Wheaton’s 2019 Independence Day Parade Republican entries are Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Chris Kachiroubas, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM tomorrow. With their $2,500 contribution, “DuPage County Republicans” are the top sponsor for the parade and fireworks. Contributions were: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Berlin, Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Grant, Chris Heidorn, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Bob Larsen, and Walsh. I hand-delivering 500 flyers (printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics) to the residences and businesses on the parade route that include the Republican entries in the parade, the sponsor’s names, and the amounts they contributed. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Trump vows July 4 ‘show of a lifetime,’ ushers in tanks, military might as protesters gather – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-vows-july-4-show-of-a-lifetime-as-protesters-gather/5376416/

NBC5
— Member of Lightfoot’s Security Detail Charged With Domestic Battery Officer Marni Washington, 50, was charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery, court documents show
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/lightfoot-security-detail-charged-with-domestic-battery-512178071.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Resident wants to prohibit pot smoke in building after recreational marijuana becomes legal – Howard Dakoff (DIERSEN: If you live in an apartment or a condo and you want to stay away from stoners, you should consider renting/buying a single family home.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-condo-adviser-0714-20190703-3dbd2mqcg5aqnncx6mrgxmff4a-3dbd2mqcg5aqnncx6mrgxmff4a-story.html
— Illinois’ gas tax hike: It’s going to hit more than motorists – ALLY MAROTTI and ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cb-illinois-gas-tax-hike-delivery-fees-20190702-bbckjd5q65dg5bfb2eerrabyru-story.html
— Illinois employers warned the state of more than 700 layoffs in June – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-jobs-reports-for-july-20190703-lujsovctxvaidj66rstf3yzvti-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Fourth of July parade” is “A grandiose vanity photo op.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/2/20680286/donald-trumps-fourth-of-july-parade-grandoise-tanks-military-jets-lincoln-memorial-july-4
— More than 1,500 Chicago cops to hit the streets to prevent Fourth of July weekend violence It’s the Chicago Police Department’s second big test under Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s leadership. The first test didn’t go so well. Over Memorial Day weekend, seven were killed, same as last year. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/3/20680990/chicago-police-fourth-july-4-weekend-crime-violence-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Belushi aims for Blues Brothers marijuana brand
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20190703/report-belushi-aims-for-blues-brothers-marijuana-brand
— James Marter stands out in GOP field for Congress – Jennifer Nevins, Aurora
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190703/marter-stands-out-in-gop-field-for-congress

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Jim Belushi’s new role: Marijuana mogul The weed business, according to Jim. How to build a hobby into a national brand? Hitch a ride in the Bluesmobile. – JOHN PLETZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/jim-belushis-new-role-marijuana-mogul
— This Wheaton College grad will hear the suit over Trump’s taxes A judge appointed by President Donald Trump has been assigned to a lawsuit by congressional Democrats seeking access to the president’s tax returns.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/wheaton-college-grad-will-hear-suit-over-trumps-taxes

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Maple Park officials weigh pros, cons of bringing recreational marijuana dispensary to village Officials consider possibility of tax revenue as surrounding towns also looking into dispensaries – CHRIS WALKER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/07/03/maple-park-officials-weigh-pros-cons-of-bringing-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-to-village/ath2c95/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Why Democratic presidential candidates support heath care for immigrants – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats view all immigrants as becoming and remaining Democrats because overwhelmingly, immigrants a) need/want massive government assistance, b) have financial problems, c) have health problems, d) have other problems, e) lack education, f) lack job skills, and g) have demonstrated far less potential for career advancement.) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/democratic-candidates-in-favor-of-immigrant-heath-care

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Voter Verification Postcards
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2019/60927/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO PASTOR SCOLDED BY AN HYSTERICAL REP. ILHAN OMAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/must-hear-chicago-pastor-scolded-by-an-hysterical-rep-ilhan-omar.html
— UNLIKE ILLINOIS, OREGON SENATE REPUBLICANS STRIKE BACK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/unlike-illinois-oregon-senate-republicans-strike-back.html
— ILLINOIS: ONE OF THREE WORST-FUNDED PENSION SYSTEMS IN THE US
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/illinois-one-of-three-worst-funded-pension-systems-in-the-us.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— New York Times video dispels American greatness ‘myth’: ‘U.S. is really just OK’ – Jessica Chasmar (DIERSEN: If America is just “OK,” then why do so many minorities and females come to America illegally and/or stay in America illegally? Is it because America gives preference to minorities and America gives preference to females? It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/3/new-york-times-video-dispels-american-greatness-my/
— ‘War on math’: Budget hawks outraged there isn’t more outrage over deficit – James Varney 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/2/openthebooks-outraged-growing-budget-deficit-draws/

FOX NEWS
— Restaurant owner says it’s OK to ban conservatives (that’s why I dine at Chick-fil-A) – Todd Starnes
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/todd-starnes-restaurant-owner-says-its-okay-to-ban-conservatives-thats-why-i-dine-at-chick-fil-a

AMERICAN THINKER
— $500,000 fines for deported illegals who refuse to go? – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/500000_fines_for_deported_illegals_who_refuse_to_go.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Real ‘Toxic Masculinity’ – Anthony Esolen
https://amgreatness.com/2019/07/02/the-real-toxic-masculinity/

BREITBART
— Democrats Cause Patriotism to Plummet – HARIS ALIC
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/07/02/poll-democrats-cause-patriotism-to-plummet-ahead-of-july-4th/
— California Democrats Push Bill Allowing Illegals Party Roles: ‘They’re Already Leaders’ – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/02/california-democrats-push-bill-allowing-illegals-party-roles-theyre-already-leaders/

CNS NEWS
— Assault on Western Civilization – Walter E. Williams
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/walter-williams-assault-western-civilization

DAILY CALLER
— Would-Be Refugees Trying To Buy Children To Enter The US – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/03/would-be-refugees-buy-children-enter-us/
— Facebook Stays Mum On Accusations Of Conservative Bias As Trump Bears Down – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/03/trump-conservatives-facebook/

DAILY SIGNAL
— It’s Actually OK to Be Proud of the Military on Independence Day – Thomas Spoehr 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/03/its-actually-ok-to-be-proud-of-the-military-on-independence-day/

WORLD NET DAILY
— NEW ‘TERMS’ FOR CUSTOMERS AT RESTAURANT THAT REFUSED TO SERVE SARAH SANDERS If you don’t agree with her, ‘you should consider dining at home’
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/new-terms-for-customers-at-restaurant-that-refused-to-serve-sarah-sanders/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Liberal experts to moderate ‘harmful content’ on Facebook – Jody Brown (DIERSEN: What about “harmful content” shared in secret Facebook groups?)
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2019/07/02/liberal-experts-to-moderate-harmful-content-on-facebook

CAMPUS REFORM
— Harvard prof tests tool to measure class participation by race, gender – Ema Gavriolvic
https://wwwt2.campusreform.org/?ID=13401

THE HILL
— DOJ reverses, says it’s trying to find ways to include citizenship question on 2020 census – JACQUELINE THOMSEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/451639-doj-ordered-to-find-ways-to-include-citizenship-question-on-2020

CNN
— Trump administration reverses course on census citizenship question – Ariane de Vogue, Gregory Wallace and Jeremy Diamond
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/03/politics/census-question-trump-tweet/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Justice Dept. Reverses Course on Citizenship Question on Census, Citing Trump’s Orders – Michael Wines, Maggie Haberman and Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/us/politics/census-citizenship-question.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/us/politics/border-center-migrant-detention.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Founding Fathers would be ashamed of Donald Trump’s egocentric, militaristic July 4th.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/07/03/donald-trump-july-4th-about-him-not-patriotism-america-column/1585897001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Leftist Mob Attacked Me in Portland I have been targeted by Antifa and its allies for my critical reporting of their violent extremism. – Andy Ngo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-leftist-mob-attacked-me-in-portland-11562109768
— What Makes Americans One People? Shared principles and language are essential, but multiple cultures have always coexisted. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-makes-americans-one-people-11562109417

KIPLINGER
— IRS Reform: 12 Ways the Tax Agency Will Be More Taxpayer-Friendly Under the Taxpayer First Act – Rocky Mengle
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T055-S001-how-the-irs-will-be-more-taxpayer-friendly/index.html

HR DRIVE
— Study: 43% of workers are uncomfortable talking about drug use with colleagues – Valerie Bolden-Barrett (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise a stoner.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/study-43-of-workers-are-uncomfortable-talking-about-drug-use-with-colleag/558068/

July 2 Morning Edition

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR & MORTON TIMES NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Morton bans recreational marijuana businesses within village limits – Steve Stein (DIERSEN: I commend Morton Mayor Jeff Kaufman. Municipalities and counties that do not ban the sale of recreational pot can no longer claim to be family friendly. At Wheaton City Council’s meeting yesterday evening, Tim Whelan and I urged Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess and the Wheaton City Council to make Wheaton the first city in Illinois to ban the sale of recreational pot. Meeting attendees included Rick Carney, Gary Muehlfelt, Yadav Nathwani, Janet Shaw, John Zaruba, and Mandy Zaruba. Christopher Zaruba was sworn in to fill the Wheaton North District City Council vacancy.)
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190701/morton-bans-recreational-marijuana-businesses-within-village-limits
https://www.mortontimesnews.com/news/20190701/morton-bans-recreational-marijuana-businesses-within-village-limits
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Recreational marijuana businesses won’t be allowed in Morton. After a brief discussion, Village Board members voted unanimously Monday to ban recreational marijuana growers, cultivation centers, and dispensing, processing and transporting facilities that could have set up shop in Morton after the passage last week of a new law legalizing recreational marijuana within Illinois. “This is the tip of the spear,” village attorney Pat McGrath told board members. “I’ll be bringing more ordinances to you before Jan. 1, 2020, that deal with other issues caused by the state law, like public possession of marijuana.” Just recently, the General Assembly approved and Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that legalized the use of recreational marijuana. The measure allows ordinances that can not only ban such businesses but also to create to “reasonable” zoning restrictions for cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations and dispensaries. On-site consumption may also be regulated by local governments, according to summaries provided by the governor’s office. Trustee Rod Blunier asked McGrath if businesses that sell products with CBD oil are included in Morton’s ban. They are not, the village attorney said, as long as they’re selling products that contain less than the federal legal limit of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Mayor Jeff Kaufman said the recreational pot ban in Morton was his idea. “I asked Pat (McGrath) to write the ordinance that was presented (Monday) to the trustees,” he said. “These businesses are not something Morton residents want. Just like video gambling.” Trustees voted 5-0 in 2009 and 4-3 in 2013 — with then-Mayor Ron Rainson casting the deciding vote — to ban state-approved video gambling in Morton. The 2013 vote followed two months of heated debate at Village Board meetings and on social media. An audience of about 150, mostly video gambling supporters, gasped when Rainson announced his vote. There were about a half-dozen audience members Monday, and no public comments on the recreational marijuana business ban. . .Illinois has 55 medical marijuana dispensaries, none in Morton. These dispensaries are expected to get the first shot at licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— OUTSTANDING: Morton Village Board votes to ban cannabis businesses 
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/morton-village-board-votes-to-ban-cannabis-businesses/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Morton Village Board voted unanimously 6-0 Monday to ban cannabis businesses, according to Village Clerk Sam Ritthaler. The ordinance includes cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations, dispensing organizations, or transporting organizations. Governor J.B. Pritzker last month signed a bill allowing recreational marijuana sales in Illinois, though the bill does allow municipalities to ban sale and manufacture. Organizations and municipalities also have some control over use. Under the new Morton ordinance, if a business is found to be selling marijuana, it will face a fine of up to $750 for each offense. Each day a violation is found is considered a separate offense.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Peoria encourages its residents to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/river-city-pride-festival-to-celebrate-lgbtq-achievements/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: As pot goes legal in Illinois, Chicago Public Schools lessens penalties for students caught with drugs – Hannah Leone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-public-schools-marijuana-20190701-tkcu7fxzbrbktebk64zj5v7t2m-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois can’t take on Chicago’s public pension liabilities without trashing state credit rating – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-lightfoot-pension-consolidation-20190701-fszkqeb65fgrjfgmntms23xi64-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois residents cross state lines to fill their tanks after gas tax increase A 38-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax went into effect Monday in Illinois – Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/1/20678180/illinois-residents-cross-state-lines-gas-tax-increase
— Clock begins ticking on potential Chicago casino — possibly a year away Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not said where she’d like the casino to go. “I’m hoping we can get it done relatively soon, so we can start the process.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/7/1/20678061/chicago-casino-open-when-illinois-gaming-board-license

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pot: Devastating repercussions on families in Illinois’ future – Marie Galloway Marvin, Pawnee
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190701/letter-devastating-repercussions-on-families-in-illinois-future
— Higher education official hopeful new funding will stem tide of student outmigration – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190701/higher-education-official-hopeful-new-funding-will-stem-tide-of-student-outmigration

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE STAR
— Much to consider as Illinois legalizes marijuana Lack of field test for drivers, workplace drug policies among concerns – Dave Taylor
https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/much-to-consider-as-illinois-legalizes-marijuana/article_02095aa2-8e0f-5c8c-8fe9-004fd9aa3824.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDING: Employers work to keep drug-free workplaces with legalized marijuana – Nikki McGee
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/employers-work-to-keep-drug-free-workplaces-with-legalized-marijuana

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/local-schools-look-to-help-make-classes-more-inclusive

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Harming Children from Toddlerhood to Adulthood – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/harming-children-from-toddlerhood-to-adulthood/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Compromise and capitulation in the church – Everett Piper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/30/why-believers-of-the-faith-must-confront-sin-not-y/

FOX NEWS
— Censoring the census citizenship question is about politics, not the law – Cal Thomas
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cal-thomas-censoring-the-census-us-citizenship-question-is-about-politics-not-the-law

GOPUSA
— How socialism violates all Ten Commandments
http://www.gopusa.com/how-socialism-violates-all-ten-commandments/

BREITBART
— Democrats: Love and Aid for Illegal Migrants, Nothing for Americans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/07/01/democrats-love-migrants-nothing-americans/
— Donald Trump: ‘Mean’ Democrats Take Better Care of Illegals than Our Own Citizens – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/01/donald-trump-mean-democrats-take-better-care-of-illegals-than-our-own-citizens/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Left’s Political Hit Squads Prep for 2020 – Julie Kelly
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/07/01/the-lefts-political-hit-squads-prep-for-2020/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Now Democrats Are Calling Each Other Racists – Dave King
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/now-democrats-are-calling-each-other-racists/

DAILY CALLER
— The Hill Slaps Obama-Era Photo Of Kids In Cages On Story About Trump Detention Centers – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/01/the-hill-obama-biden-children-cages-detention-centers/

TOWNHALL
— ‘It’s the Spending, Stupid!’ – Stephen Moore
https://townhall.com/columnists/stephenmoore/2019/07/02/its-the-spending-stupid-n2549316

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— SOCCER’S RAPINOE PUTS POLITICS ABOVE TEAM AND COUNTRY What is it exactly that she has to protest, anyway? – Sarah Mindlin
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/274171/soccers-rapinoe-puts-politics-above-team-and-sarah-mindlin

NEWSMAX
— Tradition Should Lead to Trump Triumph in 2020 – Stephen B. Presser 
https://www.newsmax.com/stephenbpresser/trump-election-victory-democrats/2019/07/01/id/922878/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Fr. Martin at gay ‘pride’ Mass: Pope has appointed ‘many’ pro-LGBT cardinals, bishops – Martin M. Barillas
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fr-martin-at-gay-pride-mass-pope-has-appointed-lgbt-supportive-cardinals-archbishops-and-bishops

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Surge of 35,000 More African Migrants Moving Through Panama En Route to US – Cristina Laila
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/07/center-for-immigration-studies-surge-of-35000-more-african-migrants-moving-through-panama-en-route-to-us/

THE HILL
— Hundreds of scholars urge Holocaust Memorial Museum to stop rejecting border camp comparisons – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/451268-hundreds-of-scholars-urge-dc-holocaust-museum-to-stop-rejecting

YAHOO NEWS
— Ocasio-Cortez decries ‘violent culture’ exposed in secret Border Patrol Facebook group (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ocasio-cortez-decries-violent-culture-194903153.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Minority Women Are Winning the Jobs Race in a Record Economic Expansion – Jeanna Smialek
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/01/business/economy/minority-women-hispanics-jobs.html

WASHINGTON POST
— What could go wrong for Trump on the Fourth of July? In 1970, protests and tear gas marred the day. And Nixon didn’t even speak in person. – Ronald G. Shafer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/07/02/what-could-go-wrong-trump-july-fourth-protests-tear-gas-marred-day/
— Lawmakers condemn ‘vulgar’ posts in secret border agent Facebook group – Robert Moore, Mike DeBonis and John Wagner (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/house-members-visiting-migrant-detention-centers-amid-reports-of-deplorable-conditions/2019/07/01/1ac091bc-9c13-11e9-9ed4-c9089972ad5a_story.html
— Trump paints a dark picture of homelessness in cities: ‘We may intercede’ – Eli Rosenberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/02/trump-paints-dark-picture-homelessness-cities-we-may-intercede/
— Democrats have lurched leftward on health benefits for undocumented immigrants – Paige Winfield Cunningham
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2019/07/01/the-health-202-democrats-have-lurched-leftward-on-health-benefits-for-undocumented-immigrants/5d18b0a61ad2e552a21d51bf/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nike Nixes ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes Sneaker maker pulls Independence Day-themed shoe after NFL star raised concerns about symbolism – Khadeeja Safdar and Andrew Beaton (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate America.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nike-nixes-betsy-ross-flag-sneaker-after-colin-kaepernick-intervenes-11562024126
— FRONT PAGE: American Suburbs Swell Again as a New Generation Escapes the City Rising urban housing costs have sped an exodus of residents, causing strains in ‘Millennial Mayberry’ – Valerie Bauerlein
https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-suburbs-swell-again-as-a-new-generation-escapes-the-city-11561992889

USA TODAY
— AOC criticizes CBP after report of secret Facebook group as agency opens investigation – Rebecca Morin (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/01/aoc-criticizes-cbp-after-report-secret-facebook-group/1620505001/

FORTUNE
— Secret Border Patrol Facebook Posts Immediately Test the Social Network’s Day-Old Hate Speech Policies – Xavier Harding
https://fortune.com/2019/07/01/secret-border-patrol-facebook-group-aoc-hate-speech/

June 10 Evening Edution

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ricketts family obviously believes that, no matter what it does, Cubs fans will always come back Think of the things that have happened just in the past five months: A website’s release of family patriarch Joe Ricketts’ racist and Islamophobic emails. The Cubs’ decision to stand by infielder Addison Russell, who violated MLB’s domestic-violence policy. And now a pro-Trump event at Wrigley Field. – Rick Morrissey
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2019/6/10/18660191/ricketts-family-believes-that-no-matter-what-it-does-cubs-fans-will-always-come-back-theo-epstein

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Catholics promote abortion.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-communion-abortion-bishop-paprocki-20190610-story.html
— ‘Medicare for All’? American Medical Association says no, drawing protest in Chicago. – Lisa Schencker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-american-medical-association-medicare-for-all-20190610-story.html
— A $45 billion public works plan and what does Illinois get? Deeper in debt. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-capital-pork-illinois-debt-20190611-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Commission schedules hearing to address complaints against DuPage judge Patrick O’Shea – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190610/commission-schedules-hearing-to-address-complaints-against-dupage-judge
— Driver accused of allowing juveniles to smoke marijuana on school bus – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190610/driver-accused-of-allowing-juveniles-to-smoke-marijuana-on-school-bus
— Homeless people are part of why Elgin may spend $500K on rec center – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190610/homeless-people-are-part-of-why-elgin-may-spend-500k-on-rec-center
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190610/x201ctodayx201d-show-next-for-13-year-old-pride-parade-organizer

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How will recreational marijuana affect the workplace? Employers’ main concerns include productivity, safety, and determining impairment and consequences. – CAROLINA GONZALEZ (DIERSEN: Because stoners are impaired, I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/how-will-recreational-marijuana-affect-workplace
— Pritzker signs bill deepening teachers’ pension hole Springfield Dems, with GOP acquiescence, offer an under-the-radar gift to teachers unions that undoes one of the few things Bruce Rauner accomplished to control future pension expenses. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-signs-bill-deepening-teachers-pension-hole

ABC7
— Michigan hotel offering free accommodations to women traveling for an abortion – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/health/michigan-hotel-offering-free-stay-to-women-traveling-for-an-abortion-/5340128/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/10/2019

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-dispensaries-prepare-for-recreational-marijuana-511065651.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois expands gambling, will now study addiction State will conduct a thorough study of the gambling problem – Dan Mihalopoulos and Jason Grotto
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/06/10/illinois-expands-gambling-will-now-study-addiction/adkapxs/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Demonstrators demand ‘Medicare for All’ outside Foster’s Joliet office Progressive group wants Democrats to support single-payer system – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/07/demonstrators-demand-medicare-for-all-outside-fosters-joliet-office/a90l7it/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Vatican Issues Document During Pride Month Denying Concept Of Gender Identity – AMY HELD 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/vatican-issues-document-during-pride-month-denying-gender-identity-choice#stream/0

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Peoria County Sheriff Optimistic About Cannabis Law Changes – TIM SHELLEY & COLIN SCHOPP 
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/peoria-county-sheriff-optimistic-about-cannabis-law-changes#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Casten Opponent Branding Him as Extremist
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/10/casten-opponent-branding-him-as-extremist/ 
— Looks Like Feds Letting Corrupt Chicago Alderman Keep His Pension
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/10/looks-like-feds-letting-corrupt-chicago-alderman-keep-his-pension/ 
— 2000 Year Pavement vs. Today’s
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/10/2000-year-pavement-vs-todays/ 
— Three State Senators Schedule CL Town Hall Meeting on June 11th
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/10/three-state-senators-schedule-cl-town-hall-meeting-on-june-11th/ 
— Planned Amtrak Service to Rockford
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/09/planned-amtrak-sevice-to-rockford/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK CO COMMISSIONER SEAN MORRISON LEADS EFFORT TO STOP ABORTION RESOLUTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/cook-co-commissioner-sean-morrison-leads-effort-to-stop-abortion-resolution.html
— “NEW ILLINOIS” COALITION OFFERS HELP TO NEW CHICAGO MAYOR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/new-illinois-coalition-reaches-out-to-help-new-chicago-mayor.html
— BATTLE TO DEFEND UNDERCOVER JOURNALIST EXPOSING PLANNED PARENTHOOD CONTINUES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/battle-to-defend-undercover-journalist-exposing-planned-parenthood-continues.html
— SHAW: ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION? WHAT CONSTITUTION? MADIGAN’S SHELL BILL GAME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/shaw-illinois-constitution-what-constitution-madigans-shell-bill-game.html
— PBS DOCUMENTARY SHOWS WOMAN KILLING HER UNBORN TWINS LIKE IT’S NOTHING AT ALL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/pbs-documentary-shows-woman-killing-her-unborn-twins-like-its-nothing-at-all.html
— TEACHER INCOMPETENCE OR LACK OF TRAINING?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/teacher-incompetence-or-lack-of-training.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump: Mexico doing more to curb illegal immigration than Dems; they’re ‘doing NOTHING’ – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/10/donald-trump-mexico-doing-more-to-curb-illegal-imm/

GOPUSA
— Ilhan Omar’s problems with marriage, divorce, tax returns and campaign money
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70757

FOX NEWS
— Footage shows migrants walking around border wall to enter US – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cbp-video-migrants-border-wall-arizona

AMERICAN THINKER
— Paying for illegals’ ‘free’ health care by fining Californians who can’t afford Obamacare – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/06/fines_from_californians_who_cant_afford_obamacare_to_finance_free_health_care_for_illegals.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Old White Men Leading the Democratic Race – PATRICK J. BUCHANAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/the-old-white-men-leading-the-democratic-race/

BREITBART
— Los Angeles Homelessness Crisis Worsens, 16,000 Living in Cars – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/report-los-angeles-homelessness-crisis-worsens-16000-living-in-cars/

DAILY SIGNAL
— How Open Borders and Sanctuary Policies Victimize (and Kill) Americans – Hans von Spakovsky 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/06/10/how-open-borders-and-sanctuary-policies-victimize-and-kill-americans/

FEDERALIST
— 55% Of Women Prefer Socialism To Capitalism. Here’s Why They’re Wrong. – Chrissy Clark
https://thefederalist.com/2019/06/10/women-prefer-socialism-to-capitalism/

LIFE NEWS
— Elizabeth Warren Says Americans Should be Forced to Fund Abortions for Poor Women – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/06/10/elizabeth-warren-says-americans-should-be-forced-to-fund-abortions-for-poor-women/

ONE NEWS NOW
— California lawmakers agree to health benefits for illegals – AP
https://onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/california-lawmakers-agree-to-health-benefits-for-illegals

EPOCH TIMES
— Judge Orders Google to Produce Hiring Data in Suit Alleging Political Bias – PETR SVAB
https://www.theepochtimes.com/judge-orders-google-to-produce-hiring-data-in-suit-alleging-political-bias_2957921.html

CAMPUS REFORM
— Here’s why Native American students will soon pay half as much at UIC – Seth Segal
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13308

COLLEGE FIX
— At University of Illinois, 265 bias complaints enforced by literal ‘speech police’ – CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/at-university-of-illinois-265-bias-complaints-enforced-by-literal-speech-police/

NBC NEWS
— Trump claims ‘collusion’ between big tech and Democrats – ALLAN SMITH
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/06/10/trump-claims-collusion-between-big-tech-and-democrats/23746079/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-claims-collusion-between-big-tech-democrats-backs-antitrust-fines-n1015726

WASHINGTON POST
— Former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus joins the Navy – Felicia Sonmez
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-trump-chief-of-staff-reince-priebus-joins-the-navy/2019/06/10/20174f2a-8bbf-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html

FORTUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans promote abortion.
http://fortune.com/2019/06/10/ceos-publish-open-letter-on-reproductive-rights-and-abortion-raceahead/

HERALD NET
— Students called a bakery racist. Jurors said that’s libelous. Oberlin College, which said it can’t control students’ independent actions, was ordered pay $11 million. – Isaac Stanley-Becker (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump and his supporters are racists.) 
https://www.heraldnet.com/nation-world/students-called-a-bakery-racist-jurors-said-thats-libelous/

JD SUPRA
— What Illinois’ Authorization of Adult Use Cannabis Means for Employers (DIERSEN: Because stoners are impaired, I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-illinois-authorization-of-adult-82885/

NEWSWEEK
— FRANKLIN GRAHAM SAYS GAY PRIDE RAINBOW FLAGS ‘OFFENSIVE’ TO CHRISTIANS, APPLAUDS US EMBASSY BAN – BENJAMIN FEARNOW 
https://www.newsweek.com/franklin-graham-gay-pride-flag-embassy-trump-1443229

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— New Study Finds Google Receives an Estimated $4.7 Billion in Revenue from News Publishers’ Content Platform giant profits from news content to publishers’ detriment 
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/release-new-study-google-revenue-from-news-publishers-content/

June 6 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP bigwigs, Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts to hold President Trump donor retreat at Wrigley Field – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-trump-campaign-rnc-chicago-cubs-20190605-story.html
— Catholic bishop in Springfield: No communion for Madigan, Cullerton for supporting ‘abominable’ Illinois abortion rights bill – Elvia Malagón
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-catholic-church-sanctions-illinois-lawmakers-mike-madigan-20190605-story.html
— Life expectancy in Streeterville is 90. In Englewood, it’s 60. A new analysis calls Chicago’s gap the largest in the U.S. – Lisa Schencker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-has-largest-life-expectancy-gap-between-neighborhoods-20190605-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-life-stevens-wednesday-straight-pride-parade-0605-story.html

— Trump honors D-Day vets hours after saying his military spending makes up for his not serving in Vietnam – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-trump-britain-d-day-20190605-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— After-session news conference blindsides Republicans – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190605/bernard-schoenburg-after-session-news-conference-blindsides-republicans
— Manar pushes to change Capital Township government – Bernard Schoenburg 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190604/manar-pushes-to-change-capital-township-government

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Seven years after viral rant, transparency remains elusive in Springfield – Dan McCaleb (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes oppose my efforts to promote government transparency.)
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/seven-years-after-viral-rant-transparency-remains-elusive-in-springfield/article_4b1c80b6-82df-11e9-9117-abfcba0569a9.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Congressman Rodney Davis concerned about new tariff proposal
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/congressman-rodney-davis-concerned-about-new-tariff-proposal

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— GOP plays ball in Chicago – SHIA KAPOS and ADRIENNE HURST
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2019/06/06/gop-plays-ball-in-chicago-holy-rebuke-for-madigan-cullerton-lori-on-ethics-rahms-money-job-443898

CHICAGO LAW BULLETIN
— eFiling in DuPage County: What to expect when the system goes live – Alex Braun
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/sponsored/current/efiling-in-dupage-county-what-to-expect-when-the

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w Gov. Pritzker on IL pension payments and whether IL FY2020 Budget is balanced (DIERSEN: How much spending have you had to cut to balance your budget? Since September of 1997, when I was 49 years old, in today’s dollars, I have had to cut my spending by $6,195/month, or by $74,338/year, or by $1,616,895. In today’s dollars, in 1997, my GAO salary was $127,654/year. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $53,316/year, or $74,338 less each year.) 
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2019/06/berkowitz-w-gov-pritzker-on-il-pension-payments-and-whether-fy2020-is-balanced/

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
– 2019 Independence Day Celebration July 3 Fireworks and July 4 Parade (DIERSEN: I encourage Republican candidates on 2020 ballots in Wheaton a) to submit your parade entry form ASAP and b) to plan on helping sponsor the fireworks and parade. So far, $1,800 has been pledged toward the $2,500 commitment: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Bob Berlin, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Marty Keller, and Ann Celine Walsh.) 
https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2019-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-59341549171

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Clowns to the Left of Dale Righter in Springfield – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/clowns-to-the-left-of-dale-righter-in-springfield/

FOX NEWS
— Kinzinger on Trump’s tough talk toward Iran: American strength makes some people uncomfortable
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6044914648001/#sp=show-clips

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Wolf Blitzer Lectures Republican, US Must ‘Help’ House Thousands of Illegal Immigrant Kids – Kristine Marsh
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kristine-marsh/2019/06/06/wolf-blitzer-lectures-republican-us-must-help-house-thousands

DAILY CALLER
— GOOGLE FIRES REPUBLICAN ENGINEER WHO SPOKE OUT AGAINST ‘OUTRAGE MOBS’ – J. Arthur Bloom
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/05/google-fires-republican-engineer-outrage-mobs/

AMERICAN THINKER
— If Republicans don’t court Millennials, they’re doomed – Paul S. Gardiner (DIERSEN: To court Millennials, those who want Republicans to lose, want Republicans to dump individuals, dump organizations, dump companies, dump governments, and dump countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party who take the lead in dumping the aforesaid.) 
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/06/if_republicans_dont_court_millennials_theyre_doomed.html
— Wreck the Electoral College, Destroy the Country – David Horowitz
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/06/wreck_the_electoral_college_destroy_the_country.html

TOWNHALL
— De Blasio: Anti-Semitism Stems From A ‘Right-Wing Movement’ – Beth Baumann (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to paint me as being an anti-Semite. Better yet, I should sue them.) 
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/06/05/huh-bill-de-blasio-seems-to-think-antisemitism-stems-from-a-rightwing-movement-n2547644

LIFEZETTE
— Texas Teacher Is Fired After She Asked Trump to Remove Illegal Immigrants School board voted unanimously to terminate this individual’s contract — don’t miss this unbelievable story
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/06/texas-teacher-is-fired-after-she-asked-trump-to-remove-illegal-immigrants/

COLLEGE FIX
— Georgetown officials silent on whether they will implement slavery reparations fee – DALTON NUNAMAKER (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats want you to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/georgetown-officials-silent-on-whether-they-will-implement-slavery-reparations-fee/

HILL REPORTER
— War Hero Tammy Duckworth Eviscerates Trump Over His Vietnam Comments – TODD NEIKIRK (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971. If I sought a government office or political office, who would my critics/opponent get to eviscerate me because of my draft avoidance?)
https://hillreporter.com/war-hero-tammy-duckworth-eviscerates-trump-over-his-vietnam-comments-37911

CNN
— Kinzinger says he’ll vote no on Mexico tariffs – Wolf Blitzer
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/06/05/republican-congressman-adam-kinzinger-mexico-tariffs-tsr-vpx.cnn

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Feds: No more education, legal services for immigrant kids – ASTRID GALVAN and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
https://www.wwnytv.com/2019/06/06/feds-no-more-education-legal-services-immigrant-kids/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Amid Boston Pride Week, ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Draws Attention – Kate Taylor
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/us/boston-straight-pride-parade.html
— YouTube to Remove Thousands of Videos Pushing Extreme Views – Kevin Roose and Kate Conger (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to paint me as being an extremist. Better yet, I should sue them.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/business/youtube-remove-extremist-videos.html

WASHINGTON POST
— On abortion, Biden shows he is out of step with his party – Karen Tumulty (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are out of step with the a) Republican Party platform, b) Illinois Republican Party platform, and c) Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/on-abortion-biden-shows-he-is-out-of-step-with-his-party/2019/06/05/e83ddc30-87cd-11e9-98c1-e945ae5db8fb_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Mexico intercepts 1,000 migrants headed toward US amid tariff threats – Kenneth Garger
https://nypost.com/2019/06/05/mexico-intercepts-1000-migrants-headed-toward-us-amid-tariff-threats/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump trashes ‘terrible’ Vietnam War and defends his failure to serve in military on anniversary of D-Day – DAVE GOLDINER and CHRIS SOMMERFELDT (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-vietnam-military-service-defense-spending-20190605-km22crejonee7ehz6ve5csue54-story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in getting Blacks to hate Trump.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-black-voter-pragmatism-helps-biden-hurts-harris-booker-women-candidates-20190606-story.html

USA TODAY
— Do you plan to retire by 50? Great, but can you cover your health care? – Janna Herron 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/04/early-retirement-how-afford-health-insurance/1333554001/
— Staying positive when looking for a job post – Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/2019/05/28/searching-job-post-college-requires-patience-staying-positive/3759908002/

BALTIMORE SUN
— 22 candidates seek to fill City Council vacancy, in final step of Baltimore’s post-Pugh political shuffle – Ian Duncan (DIERSEN: Who does not want anything to be reported on Wheaton’s filling its North District City Council vacancy? The thirteen candidates are Ronald A. Almiron, Cheri Armstrong, Scott A. Brown, Michael F. Doerries, G. F. Gallagher, Ronald Libman, Trevor Justin Orsinger, Linda A. Pecharich, Elizabeth Rothery, Stephen Siemer, Jean Todd, Christopher J. Zaruba, and Pamela Zimmerman. My critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-ci-scott-vacancy-20190528-story.html

BILLINGS GAZETTE
— Billings needs more City Council candidates – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who does not want anything to be reported on Wheaton’s filling its North District City Council vacancy? The thirteen candidates are Ronald A. Almiron, Cheri Armstrong, Scott A. Brown, Michael F. Doerries, G. F. Gallagher, Ronald Libman, Trevor Justin Orsinger, Linda A. Pecharich, Elizabeth Rothery, Stephen Siemer, Jean Todd, Christopher J. Zaruba, and Pamela Zimmerman. My critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion-billings-needs-more-city-council-candidates/article_060de64c-891f-5d72-a76d-51f6959298c8.html

TWIN CITIES
— Lakeland mayor doubles down on his position, says he will fill vacant council seat – RYAN FAIRCLOTH (DIERSEN: Who does not want anything to be reported on Wheaton’s filling its North District City Council vacancy? The thirteen candidates are Ronald A. Almiron, Cheri Armstrong, Scott A. Brown, Michael F. Doerries, G. F. Gallagher, Ronald Libman, Trevor Justin Orsinger, Linda A. Pecharich, Elizabeth Rothery, Stephen Siemer, Jean Todd, Christopher J. Zaruba, and Pamela Zimmerman. My critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.twincities.com/2019/06/03/lakeland-mayor-doubles-down-on-his-position-says-he-will-fill-vacant-council-seat/

LAKE COUNTY NEWS
— Clearlake City Council to consider applicants for vacant council seat – ELIZABETH LARSON (DIERSEN: Who does not want anything to be reported on Wheaton’s filling its North District City Council vacancy? The thirteen candidates are Ronald A. Almiron, Cheri Armstrong, Scott A. Brown, Michael F. Doerries, G. F. Gallagher, Ronald Libman, Trevor Justin Orsinger, Linda A. Pecharich, Elizabeth Rothery, Stephen Siemer, Jean Todd, Christopher J. Zaruba, and Pamela Zimmerman. My critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
http://www.lakeconews.com/index.php/news/61455-clearlake-city-council-to-consider-applicants-for-vacant-council-seat
(FROM THE ARTICLE: During a special Thursday afternoon meeting, the Clearlake City Council will consider applicants for a vacant council seat. The council will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive. On May 9, Mayor Nick Bennett resigned as he prepared to move to South Dakota, as Lake County News has reported. At a May 13 special meeting, the council directed City Clerk Melissa Swanson to advertise the vacancy for appointment and accept applications with a June 4 deadline. The city has received six applications for the seat, which has a term ending in November 2020. Applicants are Cristina Azanza, the founder of a nonprofit, Azanza Inc.; David Claffey, a marketing and communications professional who serves on the city’s marketing committee; Desserrie Shaw, who has experience as a board member and president of the Konocti County Water District; Erin McCarrick, who owns cannabis companies Clearlake Ventures and Cara Farms and a consulting business, Madrone Strategies; Russell Perdock, the city’s former mayor who resigned last year to pursue the police chief’s job and now is director of community integration for Adventist Health Clear Lake; and Pattie Duke, a registered nurse case manager. Swanson’s report to the council said staff is recommending that the council interview the six applicants at Thursday’s meeting. The candidate they pick will be approved for the appointment by motion, majority vote and resolution. The appointee would then be given the oath and seated at the June 13 meeting, Swanson said.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rahm Emanuel, Ex-Chicago Mayor, Is Going to Wall Street He is joining Centerview, a boutique investment bank, as a counselor to large firms – Liz Hoffman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rahm-emanuel-ex-chicago-mayor-is-going-to-wall-street-11559760420

FORTUNE
— Joe Biden Still Supports the Hyde Amendment—and 2020 Democrats Pounce – SAHIL KAPUR
http://fortune.com/2019/06/05/joe-biden-hyde-amendment-warren-sanders-harris/

FORBES
— Joe Biden’s Cannabis Policy Would Be A Gift To Donald Trump In A General Election – Kris Krane (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs promote pot. What percent of the aforesaid have smoked pot, smoke pot, want to smoke pot, want to make money selling pot, and/or want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot – 98%, 99%, 100%?) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2019/06/05/joe-bidens-cannabis-policy-would-be-a-gift-to-donald-trump-in-a-general-election/#77f882732035
— Six Tips To Overcome Age Discrimination At Work – Jill Huggett (DIERSEN: Federal employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran are protected from age discrimination. Those involved in government or politics who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran are not protected from age discrimination.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/06/06/six-tips-to-overcome-age-discrimination-at-work/#6df609b7390e
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Age discrimination may be against the U.S. labor laws, but I’ll bet you or someone you know has been on the wrong side of this form of discrimination in the workplace. In fact, nearly two out of three workers aged 45 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination on the job, according to an AARP workplace survey. So let’s face it: It’s real, and you need to know how to deal with it. As a career coach, I know firsthand that many professionals feel one of their greatest career challenges after age 40 is age discrimination. To help overcome this obstacle, I’ve developed several tips that have helped people of a certain vintage successfully navigate the job market.)

JD SUPRA
— Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act Updates
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/freedom-of-information-act-and-open-57584/

WEEK
— Fox News’ Tucker Carlson has some effusive, dubious praise for Elizabeth Warren
https://theweek.com/speedreads/845643/fox-news-tucker-carlson-some-effusive-dubious-praise-elizabeth-warren

NEWSWEEK
— GOP COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMAN SLAMMED FOR SAYING AMERICANS SHOULD BE CELEBRATING DONALD TRUMP ON D-DAY – DAVID BRENNAN
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-committee-chairwoman-ronna-mcdaniel-slammed-americans-celebrate-donald-trump-d-day-1442475

NATION
— A Message to Independent Journalists – Laura Flanders (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.) 
https://www.thenation.com/article/a-message-to-independent-journalists/

NEW REPUBLIC
— Is There a Right Way to Cover the Trump White House? – ALEX SHEPHARD (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents do not want me to report on the following: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.) 
https://newrepublic.com/article/154087/michael-wolff-siege-trump-white-house