Tag: political

May 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 test shortages persist in Illinois, crimping plans for return to normal – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-test-shortages-persist-in-illinois-crimping-plans-for-return-to-normal/6161490/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 3K deaths; Pritzker defends reopening plan to GOP lawmakers, business groups Plan to reopen Illinois doesn’t move quickly enough, critics say – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-defends-plan-to-reopen-illinois/6160533/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 3K deaths; gig workers, independent contractors eligible for unemployment starting Monday Illinois unemployment claims up 12x since last year – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-announces-more-help-for-illinois-unemployed/6160533/
— Presidential valet has coronavirus; Trump again tests negative – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/presidential-valet-has-coronavirus;-trump-again-tests-negative/6160479/
— Trump administration shelves detailed guide to reopening country – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-admin-shelves-detailed-guide-to-reopening-country/6160195/
— Chicago’s only drive-in theater to reopen in McHenry with free admission Friday – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-outdoor-theater-drive-in-movie-chicago/6161506/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Coronavirus Deaths Rise Above 3,000 as Cases Top 70,000, Health Officials Say So far, the state has administered nearly 400,000 tests, with more than 17,000 conducted in the last day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-rise-above-3000-as-cases-top-70000-health-officials-say/2268260/

CBS2
— Greater Chicago Food Depository Sees 60% Jump In Those Seeking Food Assistance
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/07/greater-chicago-food-depository-sees-60-jump-in-those-seeking-food-assistance/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths and 70,000 cases statewide
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-surpasses-3000-covid-19-deaths-and-70000-cases-statewide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report state tops 70,000 known COVID-19 cases as well as more than 3,000 fatalities
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200507-f5fivasoabertos53bh6fhnrje-story.html
— Nearly 3.2 million US workers seek jobless aid; coronavirus has put 33.5 million out of work – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-unemployment-surge-20200507-wzyha3dkwzbdfdcc3ezonhcvje-story.html
— Former Illinois Gov. Edgar on his talk with Pritzker about politics, leadership amid crisis | Lightfoot-Wilson mask feud | New WGN America nightly news program coming – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-edgar-lightfoot-reopen-wgn-america-news-nation-spin-20200507-n67ykhsnbzg2pc7wtbrcsfe2py-story.html
— Chicago can’t reopen without decrease in the number of coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-stay-home-order-20200507-nssqhfyaxvdzrchugqdygm6dfe-story.html
— Aim higher: CPS, Pritzker should be focused on reopening schools, not extending e-learning – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-remote-learning-cps-fall-reopening-20200507-hcwxzp67ibhhzkr4lsgi5f2zum-story.html
— Schaumburg and Melrose Park giving away masks for coronavirus protection – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-mask-giveaway-20200508-fsaqw5iswjc3zbcqeskne5ac7e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois tops 3K coronavirus deaths, 70K cases; peak could last ‘awhile,’ officials say
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/7/21250359/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Top Illinois schools official says fall could start with remote learning, students attending on different days Offering a range of possibilities, the state superintendent for education said fall schooling will depend on public health conditions.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/5/6/21250051/illinios-school-fall-cps-carmen-ayala
— Lightfoot outlines Springfield agenda for Democratic lawmakers The mayor has three items on her legislative agenda; one of them — reauthorizing a $5 monthly tax on phone bills — came “out of the blue,” one lawmaker said. Lightfoot said the city needs the money. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/7/21251228/lightfoot-legislative-agenda-springfield-casino-phone-tax
— Pritzker urged to let restaurants open June 1 — but at 25% capacity, with employee safeguards Restaurants can’t afford to wait until June 28 to reopen, as the governor has planned. “The further we go, the harder it is gonna be for restaurants to re-open,” said Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/7/21251112/coronavirus-restaurants-reopen-chicago-toia-social-distancing
— 33 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Nearly 900,000 Illinoisans have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/5/7/21250383/us-unemployment-aid-coronavirus-covid-19-layoffs-economy

DAILY HERALD
— Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200507/another-74000-file-first-time-unemployment-claims-in-illinois
— Region’s 22.8% infection rate well above threshold for loosening restrictions – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/regions-228-infection-rate-well-above-threshold-for-loosening-restrictions-

CRAIN’S CHICAGO Business
— More COVID-driven cuts: UChicago hospital furloughs workers The medical center is sidelining workers and postponing planned capital projects, among other cost-trimming measures, as it loses tens of millions of dollars a month during the COVID pandemic. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/more-covid-driven-cuts-uchicago-hospital-furloughs-workers

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County reports five COVID-19 deaths 886 total cases, 50 deaths in the county – ALEX KANTECKI
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/07/mchenry-county-reports-five-covid-19-deaths/abdti4k/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Some Kane County residents not impressed by governor’s plan to reopen Illinois – JAMES FULLER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/05/07/some-kane-county-residents-not-impressed-by-governors-plan-to-reopen-illinois/am1pyw1/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Vermilion County businesses not giving up during pandemic – Haydee Clotter (DIERSEN: What percent of the businesses and organizations in your municipality, township, and county shut down by efforts to fight coronavirus do you predict will never start up again?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/vermilion-county-businesses-not-giving-up-during-pandemic

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump Wants To Reopen Economy Despite CDC Warnings.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/president-trump-wants-reopen-economy-despite-cdc-warnings#stream/0

JEANNE IVES
— VIDEO: CDH / Northwestern Medicine Chief Medical Officer Tells Ives: Pritzker’s Plan Means Suburbs Shut Down for “A Year… Maybe a Year and A Half.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3qRce_qk9I&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 RULES APPLY TO ALL ILLINOISANS, WITH EXCEPTIONS FOR SOME POLITICAL FIGURES – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-rules-apply-to-all-illinoisans-with-exceptions-for-some-political-figures/

CAPITOL FAX
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/house-cancels-next-weeks-session-3/
— 2641 new cases, 15 percent positivity rate, 138 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/2641-new-cases-15-percent-positivity-rate-138-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019 – Answers question that could’ve been answered by a simple Google search – Explains local law enforcement – Repeats he may use state licensing to enforce EO – Asked another question that could’ve been answered by Google – Says he and staff have been wearing masks for about two weeks – Says again he wants mail-in ballot expansion – Asked another easily Google-able question – Can’t answer question about distant future – Out of state hospitals not factored in to phased plan – Asks customers to not patronize a store that is suing to reopen – Still not close to testing needs – Recounts recent Jim Edgar call – Working on guidance for hair stylists – Explains new call center – All employees at the call center are from Illinois – ISBE and IDPH will oversee return of school sports – Asked yet another Google-able question – And another – Urges pastor not to reopen – Explains how state plan will lead to quicker reopening than White House plan – Pritzker, Ezike discuss plateau – Dr. Ezike explains data collecting on the fly – Avoids budget cutting question – Says he wants federal replacement for lost state revenues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— IDPH session guidelines
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/read-the-idph-session-guidelines/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/covid-19-roundup-33/
— Rep. Bailey proposes his own plan, and is getting hammered for it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/rep-bailey-proposes-his-own-plan-and-is-getting-hammered-for-it/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— States explore house arrest technology to enforce quarantines – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/7/coronavirus-usa-states-explore-house-arrest-techno/

GOPUSA
— Will Americans Take Coronavirus Vaccine When It Becomes Available? Will You?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88563

TOWNHALL
— GAO Report: Postal Service’s Net Loss Totaled $78 Billion In 12 Years – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/05/07/gao-report-the-postal-services-net-loss-totaled-78-billion-in-12-years-n2568374

FEDERALIST
— 60 Questions Americans Need To Consider About How To Handle Coronavirus Shutdowns and bailouts are unsustainable for 18 months to two years. We need a new and better set of strategies, and we can’t put it off any further. – Joy Pullmann
https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/07/60-questions-americans-need-to-consider-about-how-to-handle-coronavirus/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Lays Off One-Third of Its Staff, Cutting 285 Employees – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/05/07/planned-parenthood-abortion-business-lays-off-one-third-of-its-staff-cutting-285-employees/

THE HILL
— Military official who serves as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496577-military-official-who-serves-as-trump-valet-tests-positive-for
— Trump hits serious headwinds in polls on COVID-19 reopening – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496593-trump-hits-serious-headwinds-in-polls-on-covid-19-reopening
— Trump meets harsh reality with coronavirus threat – MORGAN CHALFANT AND BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496705-trump-meets-harsh-reality-with-coronavirus-threat

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Rejected C.D.C. Reopening Guidelines, Asking for Revisions
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/us/coronavirus-updates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Power struggles erupt as governors and state legislatures fight over coronavirus response – Tim Craig and Annie Gowen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/power-struggles-erupt-as-governors-and-state-legislatures-fight-over-coronavirus-response/2020/05/07/05516526-8f8e-11ea-a9c0-73b93422d691_story.html
— Where Americans are still staying at home the most – Kevin Schaul, Brittany Renee Mayes and Bonnie Berkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/map-us-still-staying-home-coronavirus/

FORBES
— COVID-19: What Should Employers Consider As They Draft A Return To Work Policy? – Alonzo Martinez
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2020/05/07/covid-19-what-should-employers-consider-as-they-draft-a-return-to-work-policy/

FEDWEEK
— Thinking of Returning to the Federal Government as a Retiree?
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/thinking-of-returning-to-the-government-as-a-retiree/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The standard policy is that if you voluntarily retired and go back to work, you’ll continue to receive your annuity; however, the salary of your new position will be offset (reduced) by the amount of your annuity. For example, if your annuity was $40,000 and your new salary was $90,000, you’d only be paid $50,000 ($90,000 – $40,000). However, if your retirement was involuntary as a result a reduction-in-force (RIF), job abolishment, transfer of function, or reorganization, your annuity would stop and you’d receive the full salary of your new position. In other words, you’d have the same employment status as any other federal employee in an equivalent position with a similar service history.)

NEW REPUBLIC
— Did the Military Really Just Ban Coronavirus Survivors? The Pentagon’s ill-advised new “interim” recruiting policy could cause precisely the harm to service members that it seeks to avoid. – ADAM WEINSTEIN
https://newrepublic.com/article/157644/military-ban-recruits-coronavirus

May 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases reach 68K, nearly 3K deaths; Pritzker defends reopening plan to GOP lawmakers, business groups Plan to reopen Illinois doesn’t move quickly enough, critics say – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-defends-plan-to-reopen-illinois/6155905/
— Sound of apparent toilet flush interrupts U.S. Supreme Court oral argument
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/sound-of-apparent-toilet-flush-interrupts-supreme-court/6157556/

NBC5
— 2,270 New Coronavirus Cases, 136 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois As of Wednesday the state’s death toll from the virus sat at 2,974 with 68,232 total cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2270-new-coronavirus-cases-136-additional-deaths-reported-in-illinois/2267668/
— Pritzker Defends Including Suburban Counties in Same Region as Chicago in Phased Reopening Plan McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee counties are all included in the northeast region with Chicago, the hardest-hit city in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-defends-including-suburban-counties-in-same-region-as-chicago-in-phased-reopening-plan/2267754/
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Pitchfork Canceled, Lolla Updates, Restore Illinois Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-lollapalooza-latest-restore-illinois-health-regions/2267439/
— April Jobs Data to Show Epic Losses, Soaring Unemployment Companies are still cutting jobs in the midst of a severe downturn, with the economy possibly shrinking at an unheard-of 40% annual rate in the April-June quarter – Christopher Rugaber
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/april-jobs-data-show-epic-losses-soaring-unemployment/2267775/
— Latinx Community Testing Positive at Higher Rate Than Any Group in Illinois “Many of us are unable to stay home because we work in essential areas of the economy,” said Dr. Marina Del Rios
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/latinx-community-testing-positive-at-higher-rate-than-any-group-in-illinois/2267703/
— ‘Highly Unlikely’ That Illinois State Fair Will be Held in 2020, Pritzker Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/highly-unlikely-that-illinois-state-fair-will-be-held-in-2020-pritzker-says/2267792/

CBS2
— Republican Lawmakers Want More Input On Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 Reopening Plans
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/06/republican-lawmakers-want-more-input-on-gov-jb-pritzkers-covid-19-reopening-plans/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports another 136 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-another-136-covid-19-deaths-wednesday

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— We have been patient. But Gov. Pritzker is moving the goal posts. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-pritzker-open-economy-phases-20200507-uqzkcs7g2fcutnw4rzoeuufcmm-story.html
— ‘This plan does not work’: Illinois House Republicans pan Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening road map – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-reopening-plan-response-20200506-x2q4yab63rhfxgcejm2pvuzfey-story.html
— As statewide death toll nears 3,000, Pritzker says Latino Illinoisans test positive at higher rate than any other demographic group
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200506-cfvfioulyrc23pfp3xxpghcmk4-story.html
— Chicago can’t reopen without decrease in the number of coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-stay-home-order-20200507-nssqhfyaxvdzrchugqdygm6dfe-story.html

— Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 2,974 deaths, 68,232 confirmed cases, 361,260 tests, 23% ICU beds, 65% ventilators open
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-viz-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-20200304-wz44mgw6wrd5zmzngx4kc3z6a4-htmlstory.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Pritzker, Lightfoot respond to surge of COVID-19 cases among Hispanics Four weeks ago, Latinos comprised 14 percent of Chicago’s coronavirus cases and 9 percent of the deaths. Now, it’s 37 percent of the cases and 25 percent of the deaths—and rising in a city where 29 percent of the population is Hispanic. – Fran Spielman and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/6/21249879/pritzker-lightfoot-coronavirus-covid-19-cases-hispanics-african-americans-chicago-illinois
— 136 more die in Illinois as COVID-19 toll nears 3,000 The state’s positivity rate on Wednesday was 15%. In revealing his five-part plan to reopen Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said a region must be “at or under a 20% test positivity rate and increasing by no more than 10 percentage points over a 14-day period” in order to see more of the region reopened. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/6/21249699/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-cases-deaths-may-6
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/6/21249648/donald-trump-mentally-unstable-ill-abraham-lincoln-25th-amendment-s-e-cupp

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville leads nation’s big cities in 2020 Census self-response rate – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/naperville-leads-nations-big-cities-in-2020-census-self-response-rate
— Authorities: Man left threatening voice messages directed at DuPage County Board chairman – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/authorities-man-left-threatening-voice-messages-directed-at-dupage-county-board-chairman

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pushback builds on Pritzker’s reopening plan Key business leaders and top Springfield Republicans say the new regional approach doesn’t move fast enough to save businesses that could be shut well into summer. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pushback-builds-pritzkers-reopening-plan


— COVID-19’S CRUSHING IMPACT
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crain-forum-covid-19/graphic-measuring-covid-19s-crushing-impact

WBEZ
— Critics Rail Against Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 Reopening Plan The governor’s plan to let businesses reopen faces criticism from House Republican leader, Illinois’ ailing restaurant industry – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/critics-rail-against-gov-jb-pritzkers-covid-19-reopening-plan/67d019f3-ad64-4843-82c5-200c044a11f4

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Hypocrisy abounds as pandemic restrictions stay in place – Scott Reeder
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200506/hypocrisy-abounds-as-pandemic-restrictions-stay-in-place

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Local politicians question Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois Local politicians question Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/06/local-politicians-question-pritzkers-plan-to-reopen-illinois/ai36k2g/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— GOP wants ‘local’ say in Pritzker’s COVID-19 reopening plan – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/GOP-wants-local-say-in-Pritzker-s-COVID-19-15251483.php

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats say Texan’s loyalty to Trump would influence his decisions as National Intelligence director – Russell Falcon, Nexstar, and Anna Wiernicki (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) demand blind loyalty to them and to them only and b) destroy those who fail/refuse to give them blind loyalty. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/democrats-say-texans-loyalty-to-trump-would-influence-his-decisions-as-national-intelligence-director/

WGEM
— Republicans demand return to Capitol, call for changes to “Restore Illinois” plan
https://wgem.com/2020/05/06/republicans-demand-return-to-capitol-call-for-changes-to-restore-illinois-plan/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stay-At-Home Protests Draw Extremists Groups, Anti-Hate Group Says – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stay-home-protests-draw-extremists-groups-anti-hate-group-says#stream/0

EFFINGHAM NEWS LEADER
— Sen. Plummer Critical of Governor’s “Restore Illinois” Plan – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/44512-sen-plummer-critical-of-governor-s-restore-illinois-plan

KHQA
— Pike County, IL cancels 2020 fair
https://khqa.com/news/coronavirus/pike-county-il-cancels-2020-fair

REPRESENTATIVE AMY GRANT
— Rep. Amy Grant Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Plan to Reopen Illinois
https://repgrant.com/2020/05/06/rep-amy-grant-responds-to-governor-pritzkers-plan-to-reopen-illinois/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Where is the U.S. Department of Justice? – KIRK ALLEN (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO, that is, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO’s political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination against its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Further, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO’s retaliation against its employees who opposed political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/where-is-the-department-of-justice/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS REVIEW RELEASES LIST OF RECOMMENDED CONSERVATIVE STATE NEWS SOURCES (DIERSEN: Please urge Illinois Review to add GOPUSA ILLINOIS at www.gopillinois.com to its list of recommended conservative state news sources. I have sent GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails out since 2000. Since 2004, they have gone out each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Since 2004, the emails have included links to more than 366,750 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-review-releases-list-of-recommended-conservative-state-news-sources-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here’s our initial IR recommendation list – and if you, as our readers, have ideas of other Illinois-based news sources we should consider adding, please advise us at info@illinoisreview.com. )
— GOV PRITZKER RELEASES COVID RECOVERY PLAN THAT COULD KEEP ILLINOIS SHUT DOWN INDEFINITELY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/gov-pritzker-releases-covid-recovery-plan-that-could-keep-illinois-shut-down-indefinitely-.html
— STATE REP IN RESPONSE TO PRITZKER’S 5-PHASE COVID RECOVERY PLAN: “I WILL NOT COMPLY…”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/state-rep-about-pritzkers-5-phase-response-to-covid-shutdown-i-will-not-comply.html
— ILLINOIS TRADE ASSOCIATION OBJECTS TO PRITZKER’S 5-PHASE PLAN; CALLS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-trade-association-objects-to-pritzkers-five-phase-plan-calls-for-public-hearings.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans, biz groups knock Pritzker’s plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/republicans-biz-groups-knock-pritzkers-plan/
— Madigan issues statement about GOP demands for reconvening session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/madigan-issues-statement-about-gop-demands-for-reconvening-session/
— Pritzker: Hispanics have a 60 percent positive test rate – Wearing face coverings in public “a collective act of patriotism” – Asked whether he was keeping the state shut down so IL could get more federal money – Restates what’s in the plan – Talks post-pandemic business opportunities – Dr. Ezike: “Virtual hugs” for Mother’s Day – Asked if he plans to continue 30-day EOs for next several months – Congregate facility infection data will be used for regions – No comment on CME plans – Employers will be given guidance on reopening – Urges patience from restaurant owners – “Highly unlikely” that Illinois State Fair will be held – “The virus hasn’t gone away” – Why 28 days instead of 14? – Warns businesses could lose licenses – Will provide guidance on boating rules – Urges people not to travel to “potential hotbeds of infection” – “Kind of crazy” for Republicans to say he’s dictating – Explains reasons for boundaries – Says the virus is holding things back, not the EO – No outside restaurant dining – Claims IDES website “actually has very good uptime” – Dr. Ezike: Allowing nursing home visitors would be increasing residents’ risk – Contact tracing a “gradual process”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/pritzker-hispanics-have-a-60-percent-positive-test-rate/
— 2,270 new cases, 15% positivity rate, 136 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/2270-new-cases-15-positivity-rate-136-additional-deaths/


— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/covid-19-roundup-32/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dallas salon owner sentenced to week in jail for reopening business, refuses to apologize – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/6/shelley-luther-dallas-salon-owner-sentenced-to-wee/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Chicago churches to re-open regardless of ‘unconstitutional restrictions,’ willing to go to fed. court ‘Please be advised that … we will no longer adhere to the 10-person limit or the other unconstitutional restrictions comprised within your orders,’ the Romanian-American pastors told the governor. – Martin Bürger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/chicago-churches-to-re-open-regardless-of-unconstitutional-restrictions-willing-to-go-to-fed-court

THE HILL
— In the age of Trump, media bias comes into the spotlight – BERNARD GOLDBERG
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/495927-in-the-age-of-trump-media-bias-comes-into-the-spotlight
— Pence: College athletic association talks included requests for elderly alumni to skip events – JUSTINE COLEMAN (DIERSEN: How strongly will coronavirus be used to promote age discrimination?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496321-pence-talks-with-college-athletic-associations-included-requests-for
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hewitt had asked Pence if the administration planned to issue “age discrimination” guidelines recommending certain age groups avoid things like flights. “I think the guidance that we’ve issued at this point in terms of the president’s guidelines to open up America again are intended to create a framework for a safe and responsible reopening,” he said. The coronavirus has been known to have more severe effects on individuals who are older or suffer from existing medical conditions, experts have said.)

POLITICO
— Facebook announces first 20 picks for global oversight board Journalists, legal scholars, a Nobel winner and a former prime minister will make ultimate content decisions for the embattled social network. – STEVEN OVERLY and ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE (DIERSEN: Who would my critics/opponents appoint to a GOPUSA ILLINOIS oversight board? Would they appoint past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/06/facebook-global-oversight-board-picks-240150

REUTERS
— Citing no evidence, Trump accuses Democrats of wishing him failure in coronavirus response – Steve Holland, Susan Heavey (DIERSEN: Some things are “self-evident.”)
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-usa/update-2-citing-no-evidence-trump-accuses-democrats-of-wishing-him-failure-in-coronavirus-response-idUSL1N2CN12J

NEW YORK TIMES
— An Auto Plant Shutdown, With a Loophole for Corvette Workers Big U.S. automakers have kept the lights on at a few factories, including a General Motors plant in Indiana making the Corvette chassis. – Noam Scheiber
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/business/coronavirus-corvette-gm.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Americans deeply wary of reopening as White House weighs ending covid-19 task force.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-deeply-wary-of-reopening-as-white-house-weighs-ending-covid-19-task-force/2020/05/05/d2efcbbe-8eec-11ea-9e23-6914ee410a5f_story.html

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Lacy Johnson, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s GOP challenger, gets Trump backing – Patrick Condon (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates who not seek or want Trump’s backing?)
https://www.startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-s-gop-challenger-gets-trump-backing/570174032/

FORBES
— Anger Towards China Grows The Longer The Coronavirus Lockdowns Last – Kenneth Rapoza
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/05/06/anger-towards-china-grows-the-longer-the-coronavirus-lasts/

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— Should Facebook and Google Have to Pay the Media? – Will Oremus (DIERSEN: My GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails drive lots of traffic to websites. I have not asked any of the paywall websites to pay me to drive traffic to them. None of the paywall websites have offered to pay me to drive traffic to them. None of the paywall websites have offered to give me free or reduced cost access.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/should-facebook-and-google-have-to-pay-the-media/

May 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Gov. Pritzker reveals ‘Restore Illinois’ plan to reopen state as total COVID-19 cases near 66K with 2.8K fatalities Illinois reports highest daily COVID-19 death toll since crisis began – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/live-gov-pritzker-reveals-restore-illinois-plan-to-reopen-state-/6152300/

NBC5
— Pritzker Reveals Five-Phased Plan to Reopen Illinois The earliest any location can begin entering the next phase will be May 29, the governor said
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-reveals-five-phases-of-reopening-for-illinois/2266932/
— Pritzker Details Reopening Plan, State Sees Deadliest Day Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-possible-new-treatment-future-of-restaurants/2266715/
— Pritzker’s Full Announcement On Illinois’ Phased Reopening Plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced a plan that would reopen Illinois in five phases amid the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/read-pritzkers-full-announcement-on-illinois-phased-reopening-plan/2266949/
— In Clamor to Reopen, Many Blacks Feel Their Safety Ignored To many, it seems that the people protesting — who have been predominantly white — are agitating for reopening because they won’t be the ones to suffer the consequences. So far, the facts are proving them right: The consequences of keeping some businesses open have been falling disproportionately on the shoulders of black people and other marginalized groups – Jay Reeves
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/in-clamor-to-reopen-many-blacks-feel-their-safety-ignored/2266757/
— Trump Says Only Blue States Have Budget Woes; He Couldn’t Be More Wrong Numerous Republican-led states are facing coronavirus-caused financial crises
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-says-only-blue-states-have-budget-woes-he-couldnt-be-more-wrong/2267109/
— Pritzker Warns Major Events, Conventions Won’t Resume Until Improved Coronavirus Treatments Emerge Pritzker said that those types of large-scale events can’t resume until the final phase of the state’s reopening plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/pritzker-warns-major-events-conventions-wont-resume-until-improved-coronavirus-treatments-emerge/2267004/
— What Businesses Can Reopen in Each Phase of Illinois’ New Plan?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/what-businesses-can-reopen-in-each-phase-of-illinois-new-plan/2267108/
— How Illinois Will Enforce Its Phased Reopening Plan, According to Pritzker The earliest any location can begin entering the next phase will be May 29, the governor said
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/how-illinois-will-enforce-its-phased-reopening-plan-according-to-pritzker/2267085/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Unveils ‘Restore Illinois’ Plan To Gradually Reopen Economy On Regional Basis – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/05/gov-jb-pritzker-unveils-restore-illinois-plan-to-gradually-reopen-illinois-on-regional-basis/
— Gov. Pritzker Says There’s No Unemployment Backlog, But Source Says More Than 12,000 Illinoisans Still Waiting To Be Processed – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/04/gov-pritzker-says-theres-no-unemploymentbacklog-but-source-says-more-than-12000-illinoisans-still-waiting-to-be-processed/
— In Rush To Reopen, Many Blacks Feel Their Safety Ignored
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/05/in-rush-to-reopen-many-blacks-feel-their-safety-ignored/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘Restore Illinois’: Pritzker reveals 5-phase plan to reopen state amid COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/restore-illinois-pritzker-reveals-5-phase-plan-to-reopen-state-amid-covid-19-pandemic
— Illinois reports largest number of deaths from COVID-19 in a single day: 176
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-largest-number-of-deaths-from-covid-19-in-a-single-day-176

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker lays out five-phase, regional plan for reopening Illinois – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-20200505-fu3dorsec5hkphtq7gzvzwv2y4-story.html
— Meatpackers reopening pork plants amid coronavirus fears – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-meatpacking-slaughterhouse-meat-supply-20200504-am6u2kqv4fhqvgshz6jqoim7wa-story.html
— Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 2,838 deaths, 65,962 confirmed cases, 346,286 tests, 24% ICU beds, 68% ventilators open
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-viz-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-20200304-wz44mgw6wrd5zmzngx4kc3z6a4-htmlstory.html
— GOP congressmen ask Pritzker to seek federal aid for pork producers to help dispose of euthanized hog carcasses – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pork-industry-20200505-mei6nxlwjrhwzbiqqsagj5624e-story.html
— DuPage sheriff criticized for holding parade at the same time people are being told to avoid large groups – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-coronavirus-dupage-sheriff-parade-st-0506-20200505-kofep6id3bhqbj2vciudlk2vha-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mendrick said his department expected about 250 vehicles for the parade, but 400 showed up in a parking lot at Route 59 and North Avenue in West Chicago. “It shocked me when I saw it,” Mendrick said. “The first thing I said was this is not a good thing.” The sheriff said people spontaneously showed up after information about the parade and the route was posted on social media. He said his department underestimated the public’s desire to be outdoors and participate in “something overwhelmingly positive. ”We didn’t really know how much society needed to get out,” Mendrick said. He said the people he observed wore masks or maintained the proper distance from each other. To prevent social distancing issues, Mendrick said within five minutes of his arrival he told drivers to get in their vehicles, and the lot was emptied within 30 minutes. Seeing the hundreds of people lining the streets, socially distanced in their own yards, to watch the parade was very positive. “It was a heart-warming thing to see,” Mendrick said.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Here’s how Gov. Pritzker plans to reopen Illinois
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/5/21247748/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Vote-by-mail debate raises fears of election disinformation Justice Department officials are concerned foreign adversaries could exploit any vulnerabilities in the vote-by-mail process, especially since even minor tampering could trigger widespread doubts about the integrity of the vote. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/5/21248300/vote-by-mail-debate-election-disinformation-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-trump-2020
— A ‘fair map’ plan to redraw legislative districts in Illinois would have been a boon to Latinos To suggest that having politicians draw maps privately better protects Latinos and other people of color is to defy the evidence. – Liliana Scales and Deborah Harrington (DIERSEN: Democrats want maps to be drawn that favor groups that vote for Democrats including groups that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/5/21248252/fair-map-illinois-gerrymandering-latinos-change-liliana-scales-deborah-harrington-legislature
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use the pandemic to promote hares against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/5/21248296/anti-semitism-anti-immigrant-racism-bigotry-pandemic-holocaust-museum-edna-friedberg

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker outlines regional reopening as state records 176 new COVID-19 deaths – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200505/pritzker-outlines-regional-reopening-as-state-records-176-new-covid-19-deaths
— Pot stores compete for prime spot near Woodfield – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200505/pot-stores-compete-for-prime-spot-near-woodfield
— Trump heads for Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200505/news/305059951/
— DuPage forest preserve revenue declining due to COVID-19 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200505/dupage-forest-preserve-revenue-declining-due-to-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker announces phased plan to reopen Illinois by region The plan establishes four health regions are established, each with the ability to independently move through a phased approach: Northeast Illinois; North-Central Illinois; Central Illinois; and Southern Illinois. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-announces-phased-plan-reopen-illinois-region
— Illinois delays $1.2 billion debt sale after yield penalty soars The offering would have marked a major test of whether struggling American governments will be able to borrow easily as tax revenue dries up during the pandemic.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-delays-12-billion-debt-sale-after-yield-penalty-soars
— Sam Zell: ‘We’re all going to be permanently scarred’ The billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate said the coronavirus pandemic will leave the same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/sam-zell-were-all-going-be-permanently-scarred

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Transit systems face plunging ridership amid virus fears – AP
https://qctimes.com/business/transit-systems-face-plunging-ridership-amid-virus-fears/article_6636fc31-d271-58a5-b771-1e3a45d982b4.html

LINCOLN COURIER
— Macoupin County fair canceled; legal cannabis sales surge
https://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20200505/covid-19-updates-macoupin-county-fair-canceled-legal-cannabis-sales-surge

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump tours, touts mask factory — but no mask for him – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-tours-touts-mask-factory-but-no-mask-for-him

CAPITOL FAX
— 13,139 new cases, 176 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/13139-new-cases-176-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker unveils regionalized reopening plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/pritzker-unveils-regionalized-reopening-plan/
— React to Pritzker’s new plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/react-to-pritzkers-new-plan/
— Pritzker takes questions – Says he can’t predict when regions will move to next phase – Schools can open in phase 4 – Asked twice about Lolla – Repeats that you should look at averages, not one day – Not instructing IDOC to withhold masks from guards – Repeats he isn’t asking for law enforcement actions – All state is looking for is replacement of lost revenues, not pension money – Saddened by Rep. Buckner mask story – Hints that GA could return in May – Says he sees progress away from plateau – IDPH working on a school reopening plan – Explains IDPH regions – Again hints that GA may reconvene before end of May – Repeats he will not restrict in-state movement – Not involved in nursing home union talks – Dr. Ezike: “We’re not looking to create a police state” – Pritzker says local officials reopening prematurely are “encouraging people to get sick”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/pritzker-takes-questions/
— House Speaker’s office was billed $606,000 for sexual harassment report
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/house-speakers-office-was-billed-606000-for-sexual-harassment-report/
— Roll Call moves Rodney Davis onto ten most vulnerable list
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/roll-call-moves-rodney-davis-onto-ten-most-vulnerable-list/
— Mask-haters causing problems at retail establishments
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/mask-haters-causing-problems-at-retail-establishments/
— New, more contagious strain identified
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/new-more-contagious-strain-identified/
— The consequences of reopening too soon
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/the-consequences-of-reopening-too-soon/
— State delays $1.2 billion bond sale
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/state-delays-12-billion-bond-sale/
— COGFA: “Perfect storm” slams April revenues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/cogfa-perfect-storm-slams-april-revenues/
— House starts slowly bringing back staff
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/house-starts-slowly-bringing-back-staff/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Most responsible’: Indiana governor to lift gathering restrictions on churches – Nicholas Rowan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/most-responsible-indiana-governor-to-lift-gathering-restrictions-on-churches
— #MAGA is back: Coronavirus devastation forces Trump to revive ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/maga-is-back-coronavirus-devastation-forces-trump-to-revive-make-america-great-again-slogan
— Trump supporters throw Florida boat parade for president – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-supporters-throw-florida-boat-parade-for-president

GOPUSA
— Bush 43 Platitudes Ring Hollow
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88354
— Coronavirus Pandemic + Trump Derangement Syndrome = Bad Math
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88379

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Will A New Great Depression Dictate Trump’s Fate? The cold political interests of the Democratic Party today are what they were in Hoover’s time. – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/will-a-new-great-depression-dictate-trumps-fate/
— Lockdown Wars: Debating Pandemic Measures In A Failed State If you thought COVID-19 wouldn’t get political, think again. – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/lockdown-wars-debating-pandemic-measures-in-a-failed-state/

NEWSMAX
— Judicial Watch Sues to Stop California Plan to Give $75M to Illegal Aliens – Tom Fitton
https://www.newsmax.com/tomfitton/california-illegal-immigration/2020/05/05/id/966153/

PJ MEDIA
— If Academia Gets a Bailout, It Should Come With These Conditions – DAVID RANDALL
https://pjmedia.com/blog/david-randall/2020/05/05/if-academia-gets-a-bailout-it-has-to-come-with-these-conditions-n388224

THE HILL
— Trump ready to turn page on COVID-19, despite crisis-level cases – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496262-trump-ready-to-turn-page-on-covid-19-despite-crisis-level-cases
— Trump won’t allow Fauci to testify before House because it’s ‘a bunch of Trump haters’ – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496133-trump-wont-allow-fauci-to-testify-before-house-because-its-a-bunch-of
— Openings may put black workers at disproportionate COVID-19 risk – JESSIE HELLMANN (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, all the jobs that I had a) were bad jobs and b) were jobs that Blacks should have had instead of me. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496190-opening-may-put-black-workers-at-disproportionate-risk

CNN
— FBI gun background checks remained high in April during coronavirus pandemic – Josh Campbell
https://www.kmov.com/fbi-gun-background-checks-remained-high-in-april-during-coronavirus-pandemic/article_bd6e9933-2f3d-5b30-8c2a-ea03e1369dae.html
— Coronavirus, face masks and America’s new fault line – Brandon Tensley
http://www.wicz.com/story/42088158/coronavirus-face-masks-and-americas-new-fault-line

WASHINGTON POST
— A man wore a KKK hood at a grocery store after San Diego County required face masks – Michael Brice-Saddler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/04/kkk-hood-coronavirus-mask/

FORBES
— What If Biden Declared His Running Mate Would Be A Man? The Downside Of Selecting Based On Sex – Kim Elsesser
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/05/05/what-if-biden-declared-his-running-mate-would-be-a-man-the-downside-of-selecting-based-on-sex/
— America’s Colleges & Universities Awarded $12.5 Billion In Coronavirus Bailout – Who Can Get It And How Much – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/05/05/americas-colleges–universities-awarded-125-billion-in-coronavirus-bailout–who-can-get-it-and-how-much/

JD SUPRA
— A Checklist for Employers Planning to Reopen or Return to the Workplace
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-checklist-for-employers-planning-to-53638/

NEWSWEEK
— CORONAVIRUS IS MAKING THE CASE FOR BLACK REPARATIONS CLEARER THAN EVER – WILLIAM A. DARITY JR. AND A. KIRSTEN MULLEN (DIERSEN: Members of the following groups believe that because they are members of the following groups, they will have to pay less reparations: 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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that LGBTQ-promoters condemn you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/05/theres-reason-mostly-white-men-protesting-coronavirus-protection-measures/

May 5 Morning Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 cases surpass 63K with 2.6K deaths; Gov. Pritzker threatens ‘more stringent lockdown’ if people continue to defy stay-at-home order Illinois reports lowest daily COVID-19 death toll in weeks – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-reports-lowest-daily-covid-19-death-toll-in-weeks-/6152300/
— Illinois coronavirus: Possible permanent changes to work, school and travel after the COVID-19 lockdown – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/health/possible-permanent-changes-to-work-school-travel-after-the-covid-19-lockdown/6151243/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/5/2020

NBC5
— Can You Start Expanding Your Social Circle? Pritzker Says Not Yet The reason, he said, is because people who think they are healthy could still have coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/can-you-start-expanding-your-social-circle-pritzker-says-not-yet/2266341/?amp
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Reports April Pot Sales Top Previous 2 Months
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-reports-april-pot-sales-top-previous-2-months/2266665/
— ‘I’d Rather Be From Here Than There,’ Pritzker On Indiana Reopening Parts of Indiana enter stage two of Holcomb’s reopening plan much to Pritzker’s dismay – Becca Wood
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/id-rather-be-from-here-than-there-pritzker-on-indiana-reopening/2266349/?amp

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— United Airlines plans to cut more than 3,400 management jobs. Chicago could be especially hard-hit. – LAUREN ZUMBACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-united-airlines-job-cuts-20200505-542kkmykdfbvjdefti6d3tbb7i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Disappointed but undaunted in fight against gerrymandering – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/amp-article/20200504/discuss/200509683/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Let’s rethink ‘Rebuild Illinois’ Illinois’ crumbling infrastructure represents the best opportunity to rebuild the state’s struggling communities. – MARC J. LANE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/lets-rethink-rebuild-illinois
— COVID-19’S CRUSHING IMPACT As of May 4 Illinois had 63,840 known COVID-19 cases. With a quick intensity, this virus has ravaged Illinois. Scroll down to explore seven charts that show the ferocious human and economic impact caused by COVID-19.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crain-forum-covid-19/graphic-measuring-covid-19s-crushing-impact

WBBM NEWS RADIO
— Illinois State Senator – Bill Brady
https://omny.fm/shows/at-issue-on-wbbm-newsradio/illinois-state-senator-bill-brady

RIVER CITIES READER
— Pritzker’s Handling of COVID-19 is a Political Rail Only Down-State Die-Hards Seem Eager to Grab – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: How strongly to Trump-haters in your neighborhood, precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county glorify and praise the Trump-hating Pritzker?)
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/pritzker%E2%80%99s-handling-covid-19-political-rail-only-down-state-die-hards-seem-eager-grab

SOUTHERN
— SIU receives more than $18 million in federal economic stimulus funds – Molly Parker
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu/siu-receives-more-than-18-million-in-federal-economic-stimulus-funds/article_6ad35282-77ff-570e-b1c8-8fcfab8ce3e3.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Because Democrats call the shots, southern IL will likely lose a Republican congressman – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article242485846.html

WREX
— Illinois has 4th most coronavirus restrictions – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/05/05/report-illinois-has-4th-most-coronavirus-restrictions/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Returns To The Road With Arizona Trip To Mask-Maker – TAMARA KEITH & DON GONYEA
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-returns-road-arizona-trip-mask-maker#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Florida boaters hold parade on the water in support of President Trump (DIERSEN: How would the Trump-haters respond if Trump-supporters held a parade in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, or in your county?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/boaters-hold-parade-on-the-water-in-support-of-president-trump
— For imperiled airlines, it keeps getting worse – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/for-imperiled-airlines-it-keeps-getting-worse
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/as-trump-resumes-travel-staff-takes-risks-to-prepare-trip

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Biden leads with six months to go, but much could change before Election Day – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: “To get elected” on November 3, 2020, how many RINO candidates on the ballot in your precinct will become more and more and more a) anti-Trump, b) anti-Republican, c) anti-Diersen, and/or d) anti-GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/biden-leads-with-six-months-to-go-but-much-could-change-before-election-day

WILL
— Are Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Orders Constitutional? – ANNA CASEY
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/perspective-are-illinois-stay-at-home-orders-constitutional
— Is It Time to Ease COVID-19 Closures? – ANNA CASEY
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/perspectives-is-it-time-to-ease-covid-19-closures

CENTER SQUARE
— Church leader suing Illinois governor says new worship rules under extended stay-at-home order ‘a joke’ – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/church-leader-suing-illinois-governor-says-new-worship-rules-under-extended-stay-at-home-order/article_d87367e8-8e48-11ea-a971-eb8e3f68d162.html

WIREPOINTS
— JP Morgan’s Cembalest: COVID-19 shutdown drives Illinois’ true retirement costs to 60 percent of budget – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/jp-morgans-cembalest-covid-19-shutdown-drives-illinois-true-retirement-costs-to-60-percent-of-budget-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blast Breen.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/breen-overreacts-of-course/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s religious freedom add-on makes stay-at-home order constitutional, federal judge says – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-stay-at-home-order-constitutional-pritzker-religious-freedom

GOPUSA
— The Federal Government Cannot Bail Out The Blue States
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88424

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The Never-Ending News Cycle: Get Rid of Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/04/the-never-ending-news-cycle-get-rid-of-trump/
— Democrats Don’t Know What to Do About Biden (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want Biden to promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The problem is that Biden is Christian, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owner, draft avoider, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/04/democrats-dont-know-what-to-do-about-biden/

AMERICA GREATNESS
— Who Invited The World To Infect America? Hate the Chinese government if you wish, but hold your own government responsible for hollowing America out like a husk. – Ilana Mercer
https://amgreatness.com/2020/05/02/who-invited-the-world-to-infect-america/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: China sucks. But if the United States must rely on the Chinese government to keep its citizens safe, then what kind of a Mickey Mouse country are we? If the American people can be convinced by their government to saddle a foreign power with the responsibility for their existential welfare—what kind of people are we? China didn’t force the traitors of the American economy to shift crucial production lines to its country and strand Americans without surgical and N-95 masks and medication; homegrown turncoats made that decision, all by their lonesome.)

DAILY SIGNAL
— Amid COVID-19, Illinois Seeks Federal Bailout of Fiscal Crisis ‘Decades in the Making’ – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/04/amid-covid-19-illinois-seeks-federal-bailout-of-fiscal-crisis-decades-in-the-making/

TOWNHALL
— ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ and the Revival of Godwin’s Law – Ian Haworth (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more that Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that you are a Nazi: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the leading Trump-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/ianhaworth/2020/05/04/arbeit-macht-frei-and-the-revival-of-godwins-law-n2568112
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Today, conservatives are routinely compared to the Nazis of 1930s Germany. Singer Linda Ronstadt compared President Donald Trump to Hitler, stating “It’s going to be like Hitler, and the Mexicans are the new Jews.” South Carolina Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn compared the entire Republican Party to the Nazi Party with “I used to wonder: How did the people of Germany allow Hitler to exist? But with each passing day, I’m beginning to understand how. And that’s why I’m trying to sound the alarm.” Never to be outdone in the hyperbole department, failed Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke argued “Outside of the Third Reich, give me another example of a Western leader who has called people of one faith inherently defective or dangerous or disqualified from being successful in that country.”)

LIFE SITE NEWS
— NYC Councilman: ‘Continued presence’ of Christian charity saving pandemic patients is ‘painful’ for LGBTs ‘It is time for Samaritan’s Purse to leave NYC…Their continued presence here is an affront to our values of inclusion,’ Corey Johnson, the speaker of the New York City Council, said May 1.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/nyc-councilman-continued-presence-of-christian-charity-saving-pandemic-patients-is-painful-for-lgbts

THE HILL
— Trump rips George Conway group: ‘They’re all losers’ – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496094-trump-rips-george-conway-group-theyre-all-losers
— Coronavirus protests take aim at scientists, elites – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Who are the elites in your municipal district, municipality, township, county, and in Illinois? What do they think of you and of those who share your demographics? How do they treat you and treat those who share your demographics?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496067-coronavirus-protests-take-aim-at-scientists-elites

ROLL CALL
— Rodney Davis join list of 10 most vulnerable House members. After 2018 wins, Democrats are defending more seats with six months to go. – Stephanie Akin, Bridget Bowman, and Kate Ackley (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who want Davis to run against Trump?)
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/05/05/riggleman-davis-join-list-of-10-most-vulnerable-house-members/

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump-haters to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-walsh-fox-news-warning1_n_5eb0e95bc5b60a9277810c8d

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “History says whoever can best handle coronavirus will win the election. That should worry Trump.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/politics/trump-2020-coronavirus-economy-analysis/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Trump says ‘bailouts’ unfair to GOP since states needing aid ‘run by Democrats in every case’ The president said in an interview that N.Y., Calif. and Illinois “have been mismanaged over a long period of time.” – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-says-bailouts-unfair-gop-states-needing-aid-run-democrats-n1200116

NEW YORK TIMES
— China Quiets Talk of Coronavirus Cover-Up in Wuhan. Demands for accountability run afoul of China’s nationalist narrative. (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs do not want me to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/world/coronavirus-world-cases-deaths.html
— Coronavirus Survivors Want Answers, and China Is Silencing Them In Wuhan, where the pandemic started, the police have threatened and interrogated grieving relatives. Lawyers have been warned not to help them sue. – Vivian Wang, Amy Qin and Sui-Lee Wee
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/world/asia/china-coronavirus-answers.html
— How Bailout Backlash and Moral Hazard Outrage Could Endanger the Economy People are increasingly focusing not on preventing a depression but on which recipients of federal rescue are morally worthy. – Neil Irwin (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, only the following are morally worthy: those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/upshot/bailout-backlash-moral-hazard.html
— Both Parties Wonder: How Much Do Conventions Even Matter Anymore? The coronavirus has prompted Democrats and Republicans to reconsider their summer gatherings. But even before that, a debate was playing out over whether they were a ritual from a time gone by. – Adam Nagourney and Matt Flegenheimer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/politics/democratic-republican-convention.html
— Social Distancing Informants Have Their Eyes on You Largely confined to their homes and worried about the spread of the coronavirus, members of the public are becoming unofficial watchdogs. – Dionne Searcey and Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/social-distancing-rules-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump cheers on governors even as they ignore White House coronavirus guidelines in race to reopen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-cheers-on-governors-as-they-ignore-white-house-coronovirus-guidelines-in-race-to-reopen/2020/05/04/bedc6116-8e18-11ea-a0bc-4e9ad4866d21_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Americans widely oppose reopening most businesses.” – Toluse Olorunnipa, Griff Witte and Lenny Bernstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-widely-oppose-reopening-most-businesses-despite-easing-of-restrictions-in-some-states-post-u-md-poll-finds/2020/05/04/495ddc3a-8e36-11ea-9e23-6914ee410a5f_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump says coronavirus comeback underway: People are ‘starting to feel good’ – Steven Nelson and Ebony Bowden (DIERSEN: Trump-haters do not want people to “feel good.”)
https://nypost.com/2020/05/04/trump-says-coronavirus-comeback-underway-people-feel-good/
— Blue-state coronavirus bailouts are unfair to Republicans, Trump says – Ebony Bowden and Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2020/05/05/trump-blue-state-coronavirus-bailouts-are-unfair-to-republicans/

BOSTON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2020/05/04/coronavirus-extremists

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Officials Warn of New Virus Surge as States Reopen U.S. death toll could reach 135,000 by early August, according to one forecast – John Lyons and Felicia Schwartz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-05-05-2020-11588669450
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: U.S. Treasury Expects to Borrow $4.5 Trillion in Fiscal Year as Stimulus Spending Soars Effort to combat coronavirus pandemic dwarfs borrowings during and after 2008 financial crisis – Kate Davidson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-treasury-expects-to-borrow-2-99-trillion-in-second-quarter-as-stimulus-spending-soars-11588619567
— Personal Responsibility and the Coronavirus The race-grievance industry denounces the surgeon general for his message to black America. – Robert L. Woodson Sr. (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, if you do not get coronavirus, it is not because of anything that you did or that you did not do, but because you benefitted a) from your, b) from your parents’, c) from your grandparents’, and d) from the rest of your ancestors’ discrimination against minorities, women, younger people, poor people, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/personal-responsibility-and-the-coronavirus-11588611762

STREET
— Illinois’ True Retirement Cost is 58% of the Budget
https://www.thestreet.com/mishtalk/economics/illinois-true-retirement-cost-is-58-of-the-budget

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Republicans’ Push for ‘Liberation’ Could Be a Death Sentence. Trump and Bill Barr and Mitch McConnell aren’t just urging states to reopen. They’re finding ways to reward states that do and punish states that don’t.” Trump-haters do not want America to reopen until they defeat Trump.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-trump-and-the-gop-just-might-liberate-you-to-death

HERALD MAIL MEDIA
— The pandemic has amplified ageism. ‘It’s open season for discrimination’ against older adults – Laura Newberry (DIERSEN: Who writes you off as being old? My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinate in the federal government increasingly wrote me off as being old when I failed to make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/nation/the-pandemic-has-amplified-ageism-it-s-open-season-for-discrimination-against-older-adults/article_4ea0f373-83b0-55cf-a5c0-c006c344fee7.html

NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL
— Discrimination Against Employees Without COVID-19 Antibodies Policies that favor those with immunity to a contagious disease are a novel concept and have not been used in recent United States history. Because of this, it is important to begin thinking about the legal and policy issues associated with banning employees without immunity to COVID-19 from the workplace and the appropriate balance between an individual’s right to work and the public health of the nation. – Debbie Kaminer (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, those who lack immunity to COVID-19 will be a protected group if they are already a member of another protected group. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, globalists, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/05/04/discrimination-against-employees-without-covid-19-antibodies/?slreturn=20200405053620

THE AMERICAN LAWYER
— Sanctions Recommended for Lawyer Who Used Trump’s Election to Justify Offensive Comments Illinois regulators have recommended suspending Chicago attorney Charles Cohn for at least three months after he repeatedly insulted another lawyer in an insurance coverage case. – David Thomas
https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2020/05/04/sanctions-recommended-for-lawyer-who-used-trumps-election-to-justify-offensive-comments/

LAWYERS
— Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Employment Issues In The U.S. – Gary Green
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/labor-and-employment/coronavirus-outbreak-causes-major-employment-issues-in-the-u-s-62216/

FORD AUTHORITY
— UAW Union Fears Masks Won’t Protect Workers From COVID-19 – Brett Foote
https://fordauthority.com/2020/05/uaw-union-fears-masks-wont-protect-workers-from-covid-19/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, if Biden is elected, he will use the federal government to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity once and for all. What do you say to religious, government, political, and financial leaders who use their offices to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity once and for all? I should write a book about the aforesaid leaders in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/05/joe-biden-met-moment-america-needs-now-ever/

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to destroy America do not want America to reopen.
https://peoplesworld.org/article/trump-says-safe-to-re-open-as-infection-and-death-rates-soar/

May 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Are employers liable if workers get sick with COVID-19? As businesses prepare to reopen, worker safety is a priority. – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz (DIERSEN: Will event organizers a) be forced to pay for expensive coronavirus insurance and b) be forced to force event attendees to wear masks, to stay at least 6 feet away from each other, etc.?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-employer-liability-workplace-exposure-20200501-dye6husnszchpnpaadiensn2ja-story.html
— Branded masks turn coronavirus protection into ad space: ‘It’s a face billboard.’ – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-branded-face-masks-20200501-7z77omzj4nca5ld2vaybt45oce-story.html
— Home Down Payment: More Attainable Than You May Think You don’t need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. With down payment assistance programs and lenders allowing as little as 3% down, big down payments don’t have to be an obstacle. – ELIZABETH RENTER (Real Estate Section 7, page 4) (DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. The down payment came from what I had earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months 1970-1971 and part-time for 18 months 1971-1972. That money also enabled me to buy a new Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola.)
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/home-down-payment/
— Nominate your company as a top workplace (DIERSEN: One would expect that federal employees who are Democrat, female, younger, and/or veteran would nominate the federal government because the federal government gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/top-workplaces/ct-biz-top-workplaces-2020-nominations-20200501-bvjl4sbbjfakdp2rr5v7hj62em-story.html
— Naperville Loaves and Fishes adjusts as demand for food grows: ‘What do we need to do to get to where we need to be?’ – HILARY DECENT (DIERSEN: How fast are efforts to fight coronavirus driving into bankruptcy those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, in America, and in the world?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-decent-column-st-0503-20200501-pmdup2o2hncynnjwm7ogt2tsue-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEAD LINE: Trump-haters say “Sidelined by pandemic, Trump campaign turns to digital shows. Hosted by top campaign officials, prominent Republicans and “Make America Great Again” luminaries, the freewheeling shows offer reality according to President Donald Trump.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/3/21245630/sidelined-by-pandemic-trump-campaign-turns-to-digital-shows

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pandemic lays groundwork for spreading litigation virus – Jim Dey (DIERSEN: Will event organizers a) be forced to pay for expensive coronavirus insurance and b) be forced to force event attendees to wear masks, to stay at least 6 feet away from each other, etc.?)
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/jim-dey-pandemic-lays-groundwork-for-spreading-litigation-virus/article_d58fa411-c7d0-5dbd-98a6-6c46bbfed2c1.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Peoria County COVID-19 cases top 100 – Leslie Renken
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200502/peoria-county-covid-19-cases-top-100

TOWNHALL
— Conservative States Should Not Be Forced to Bailout Broke Democratic States – Kelli Ward
https://townhall.com/columnists/kelliward/2020/05/03/conservative-states-should-not-be-forced-to-bailout-broke-democratic-states-n2568079
(FROM THE ARTICLE: That is why it is so infuriating to read that the President of the Illinois State Senate, a Democrat named Don Harmon, is asking for $41 billion in aid from the federal government. It is not just the amount of the requested bailout that is maddening; it is where they want to put the money. They’ve planned to use $10 billion of the potential $41 billion to bailout the Illinois state pension fund—a purpose wholly unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic. Let me be very clear: Illinois’ shortfalls in its pension fund are not the result of the coronavirus. Instead, as Republicans in the state rightly pointed out upon hearing of Harmon’s request, the pension systems’ disastrous shortfalls have been a problem decades in the making due to years of Democratic control.)

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER TV
— Sharpton Wrongly Claims Trump Never Condemned Anti-Asian Racism – Brad Wilmouth (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters call for Trump, and for everyone else, to condemn individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/sharpton-wrongly-claims-trump-never-condemned-anti-asian-racism

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Laid-off US workers face foreign world of insurance shopping Mass layoffs are pushing many Americans into an unfamiliar role: shopping for health insurance that isn’t offered by an employer. – Tom Murphy (DIERSEN: Since November of 1966 when I was 18 years old and became a federal employee, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that the federal government has paid 75% of my health, dental, and vision insurance. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who would never seek or take a federal job for one or more of the following reasons: a) the pay and benefits are terrible, b) the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) they cannot pass an employment examination, e) they cannot pass a background investigation, f) they cannot pass a physical examination, g) they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.wfmj.com/story/42069314/laid-off-us-workers-face-foreign-world-of-insurance-shopping

NEW YORK TIMES
— Global Backlash Builds Against China Over Coronavirus As calls for inquiries and reparations spread, Beijing has responded aggressively, mixing threats with aid and adding to a growing mistrust of China. – Steven Erlanger
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/03/world/europe/backlash-china-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Coronavirus Becomes a Battle Cry for U.S. Extremists. White supremacists seek to stoke the fear and disruption caused by the pandemic to push their agenda and to recruit.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/03/us/coronavirus-extremists.html
— Local journalism helps tell the full story. News organizations near you are at risk. Support them today. (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails do not “produce original reporting” and do not provide “general interest news coverage.”)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/support-local-journalism.html
(FROM THE POSTING: This database is provided by The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION), the National Association of Hispanic Publishers (NAHP), the News Media Alliance (NMA) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). These associations support and represent journalism outlets that produce original reporting. A publisher is eligible to appear in this database if it provides general interest news coverage for a community, city, state or localized region. If you do not see your news organization listed in this database, please contact INN, LION, NAHP, NMA or NNPA.)
— How Do You Run for President During a Pandemic? Joe Biden’s primary victory seemed like a vindication of the idea that in politics, the internet isn’t real life. What happens now that it is? – Jason Zengerle
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/magazine/biden-campaign-pandemic.html
— Fatigue Is Here, but the Economic Fight Is Just Beginning Precious public support will be squandered if the economic relief effort isn’t handled with full transparency and accountability, a former presidential adviser says. – Austan Goolsbee
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/business/coronavirus-economic-fatigue.html
— Laurie Garrett, the prophet of this pandemic, expects years of death and “collective rage.” – Frank Bruni
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-prediction-laurie-garrett.html
— The New Great Depression Is Coming. Will There Be a New New Deal? After the coronavirus, political transformation may be inevitable. – Michelle Goldberg (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs will use coronavirus to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries once and for all that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-new-deal-ubi.html
— Fearing Political Peril, Republicans Edge Away From Trump on Pandemic Response Moderate Republicans in competitive districts are navigating a careful balance in addressing the coronavirus crisis, eager to put some distance between themselves and a president whose response has been criticized. (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican party leaders and the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct who are putting distance between themselves and Trump and between voters like me who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-republicans.html
— America’s Biggest Cities Were Already Losing Their Allure. What Happens Next? The urge among some residents to leave because of the coronavirus may be temporary. But it follows a deeper, more powerful demographic trend. – Sabrina Tavernise and Sarah Mervosh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/19/us/coronavirus-moving-city-future.html

NEW YORK POST
— Media that branded Kavanaugh a rapist now a racket to protect Biden: Goodwin – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2020/05/02/media-that-branded-kavanaugh-a-rapist-now-protecting-biden-goodwin/

DALLAS NEWS
— Forget ageism, older workers now have to survive the coronavirus economy What happens to your job prospects when the governor tells you to stay home? – Mitchell Schnurman (DIERSEN: Will coronavirus prompt all employers to be like the federal government? The federal government gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/commentary/2020/05/03/forget-ageism-older-workers-now-have-to-survive-the-coronavirus-economy/

COURIER
— Minorities bear brunt of COVID pandemic – ERIN MURPHY (DIERSEN: Of course, ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump for that.)
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/minorities-bear-brunt-of-covid-pandemic/article_d41b08e8-f84c-5522-b5f3-4025866acdb7.html

FORBES
— Apple Data Shows Shelter-In-Place Is Ending, Whether Governments Want It To Or Not – John Koetsier
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2020/05/01/apple-data-shows-shelter-in-place-is-ending-whether-governments-want-it-to-or-not/

BARRON’S
— Trump Will Win the 2020 Election, Investing Experts Say. He’s Better for Stocks and the Economy. – Nicholas Jasinski (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy the stock market and to destroy the economy.)
https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-will-win-the-2020-election-investing-experts-say-hes-better-for-stocks-and-the-economy-51588507201

DAILY BEAST
— Trump Attacks Fox News Reporter Kristin Fisher: ‘You Should Say Congratulations’ – Matt Wilstein (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who have attacked me and b) their reasons for attacking me since 2000. I would focus on those activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. who have lots of religious, political, government, and financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-attacks-fox-news-reporter-kristin-fisher-during-coronavirus-press-briefing

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to postpone America’s reopening.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/the-rush-to-reopen

NPR
— Why You May Get An Email About COVID-19 From The Census Bureau – Hansi Lo Wang (DIERSEN: I just completed the survey. I am concerned that Trump-haters will use the results of the survey to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans like me who have been less impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump-haters will hint/imply/argue/shout that the reason that those like me who have been less impacted financially is that we have benefitted from discrimination against minorities, females, younger people, poor people, LGBTQers, Trump-haters, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, veterans, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, illegals, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/21/840363093/why-you-may-get-an-email-about-covid-19-from-the-census-bureau

UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU
— Household Pulse Survey: Measuring Social and Economic Impacts during the COVID-19 Pandemic (DIERSEN: I just completed the survey. I am concerned that Trump-haters will use the results of the survey to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans like me who have been less impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump-haters will hint/imply/argue/shout that reason that those like me who have been less impacted financially is that we have benefitted from discrimination against minorities, females, younger people, poor people, LGBTQers, Trump-haters, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, veterans, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, illegals, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.census.gov/householdpulsedata
(FROM THE POSTING: The U.S. Census Bureau, in collaboration with five federal agencies, is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American households. The Household Pulse Survey is designed to deploy quickly and efficiently, collecting data on a range of ways in which people’s lives have been impacted by the pandemic. Data will be disseminated in near real-time to inform federal and state response and recovery planning.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Few Think Biden Telling Truth About Sex Charge
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/few_think_biden_telling_truth_about_sex_charge

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— The ‘Grim Reaper’ appears as Florida opens beaches for public after Covid-19 lockdown Lawyer from northwest Florida, Daniel Uhlfelder, dressed in a tattered black robe and carrying a scythe, was spotted on Florida beaches with the message, ‘Stay home Florida.’ Here is why – Suman Priya Mendonca (DIERSEN: If Republicans held in-person events, for example, state party conventions, would Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green grim reapers appear?)
https://www.ibtimes.sg/grim-reaper-appears-florida-opens-beaches-public-after-covid-19-lockdown-44295

May 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois’ COVID-19 death toll tops 2.5K on first weekend of relaxed stay-at-home order – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-covid-19-death-toll-tops-25k/6145399/
— Mayor Lightfoot threatens citations, jail time after police break up house parties across Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/society/lightfoot-threatens-crackdown-after-house-parties-reported-across-chicago/6145557/
— Swedish city uses chicken manure to encourage social distancing – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/society/city-spreads-chicken-manure-to-deter-gathering-with-stench/6145199/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/2/2020

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,450 New Coronavirus Cases, 105 Additional Deaths Saturday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/illinois-reports-2450-new-coronavirus-cases-105-additional-deaths-saturday/2265574/
— Coronavirus in Illinois: Chicago Promises Stepped Up Enforcement, State Reports 2,450 New Cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-chicago-promises-stepped-up-enforcement-state-reports-2450-new-cases/2265606/
— Pritzker, Auschwitz Memorial Museum Condemn Use of Nazi Slogans at Reopen Illinois Rally Photos posted to social media showed a woman wearing an American flag face mask holding a sign that read “Arbeit macht frei”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-auschwitz-memorial-museum-condemn-use-of-nazi-slogans-at-reopen-illinois-rally/2265623/
— ‘We Are Not Playing Games:’ Lightfoot, CPD Step Up Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Orders
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/as-weather-warms-up-officials-warn-residents-to-continue-adhering-to-covid-19-restrictions/2265595/
— Most States Fall Short of Coronavirus Testing Thresholds If states don’t have robust testing, public health experts say they will be unable to detect outbreaks quickly enough to contain them, which could lead to more shutdowns
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ap-most-states-fall-short-of-coronavirus-testing-thresholds/2265624/

CBS2
— Number Of Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Surpasses 2,500
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/02/number-of-illinois-coronavirus-deaths-surpasses-2500/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Mayor outraged over parties in Chicago: ‘We will arrest you and take you to jail’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mayor-outraged-over-parties-in-chicago-we-will-arrest-you-and-take-you-to-jail

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot warns partygoers they face citations, arrest as state reports 105 new coronavirus deaths Chicago police shut down numerous Friday night parties — some with up to 150 attendees — and received tips about six more Saturday, Lightfoot said shortly after officials reported 105 more deaths and 2,450 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/2/21245235/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-may-2-pritzker-lightfoot-parties-arrests-reopening-economy
— Surge in coronavirus cases continues at Chicago’s federal jail The sudden rise in numbers reported at the Chicago Metropolitan Correctional Center by the Bureau of Prisons follows questions about how the agency has been counting cases there. – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/1/21244943/coronavirus-cases-federal-jail-chicago-metropolitan-correctional-center-bureau-prisons

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,450 new known COVID-19 cases and 105 fatalities reported as officials urge caution amid warmer weather
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200502-kjd6izfw7ze4zhpr6ax7iwtmwe-story.html
— ‘We are never getting out of this,’ if residents keep having house parties, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-lori-lightfoot-party-speech-20200502-gnxzcsala5bejpkqj3gxcvnxvy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— 105 more dead from COVID-19, another 2,450 infected; Illinois leaders say be careful outside – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200502/105-more-dead-from-covid-19-another-2450-infected-illinois-leaders-say-be-careful-outside
— Personal injury attorneys address liability of mask-makers – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200502/personal-injury-attorneys-address-liability-of-mask-makers
— Give taxpayers a break – Jan Shaw, Wheaton
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200502/give-taxpayers-a-break
— Latinos represent highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200502/latinos-represent-highest-number-of-covid-19-confirmed-cases

WBEZ
— Illinois Governor Proposes $80 Million ‘Army’ To Track The Spread Of COVID-19 – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/gov-jb-pritzker-proposes-80-million-to-track-covid-19/32ed0788-82d3-4135-af20-a04ecbfefe35
— Hundreds Gather Downtown To Protest Stay-At-Home Order Extension – Tony Arnold, Manuel Martinez
https://www.wbez.org/stories/photos-hundreds-gather-downtown-to-protest-stay-at-home-order-extension/a7def14c-b547-44db-a5a0-84d6af097a04

FOX ILLINOIS
— Is Congress essential? Senate to reconvene Monday, House not taking the risk – Leandra Bernstein
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/is-congress-essential-senate-to-reconvene-monday-house-not-taking-the-risk

WGEM
— Hundreds join Capitol protest to Reopen Illinois – Mike Miletich
https://wgem.com/2020/05/01/hundreds-join-capitol-protest-to-reopen-illinois/

WSIL
— Hundreds join Capitol protest to Reopen Illinois – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2020/05/02/hundreds-join-capitol-protest-to-reopen-illinois/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Nursing home employees prepare to strike over pandemic conditions – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/nursing-home-employees-prepare-to-strike-over-pandemic-conditions

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
— FROM THE POSTING: Following CDC guidelines for large gatherings and the guidance of the Governor, the Wheaton Park District, along with event partners, have canceled all special events and concerts scheduled for May, June, and July. This includes: Go Fly A Kite (May 2), Native Plant Sale (May 30), Taste of Wheaton (June 4-7), Municipal Band Concerts (June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30), Fish-O-Rama (June 20), Independence Day Fireworks and Parade (July 3-4), as well as other special events regularly scheduled in these months.
https://www.facebook.com/wheatonparkdistrict/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Fox Lake Re-Open Demonstration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/02/fox-lake-re-open-demonstration/
— Federal Court Response from Champaign County Clerk on Petitioning for Advisory Referendum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/02/federal-court-response-from-champaign-county-clerk-on-petitioning-for-advisory-referendum/
— Karen Tirio Continues Re-Opening Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/02/karen-tirio-continues-re-opening-campaign/
— CL Police Chief James Black Follows in Footsteps of Algonquin Chief Russell Laine to Head Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/02/cl-police-chief-james-black-follows-in-footsteps-of-algonquin-chief-russell-laine-to-head-illinois-association-of-chiefs-of-police/
— McHenry’s Mayor Explains Shops Can Re-Open, Sorta
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/02/mchenrys-mayor-explains-shops-can-re-open-sorta/
— Rep. Tom Weber Complains of Pritzker’s Limit to Family Boating
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/01/weber-complains-of-pritzkers-limit-to-family-boating/
— IL-14: Oberweis Cites Underwood for Role in Pandemic Preparedness in Obama Administration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/01/il-14-oberweis-cites-underwood-for-role-in-pandemic-preparedness-in-obama-administration/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Supreme Court – Health emergency case law of the land – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/illinois-supreme-court-health-emergency-case-law-of-the-land/

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,450 new cases, 105 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/02/2450-new-cases-105-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker thanks, highlights volunteers – Explains infection rates (again) – Stresses importance of wearing face coverings – Says (again) that enforcement is a local matter – Ezike explains nursing home strategy – Replies to speech from Center Square on behalf of protesters – Says again that GA has the ability to return – Explains the curve again – Says few hundred protesters outnumbered by millions of Illinoisans “really good people who are doing the right thing” – Explains what a graduated income tax is – Says he hopes no one gets sick from attending protests – Dr. Ezike says R-Naught number “definitely came down” – Dr. Ezike says IDPH doesn’t “have the time” to further analyze test data in real time – Dr. Ezike says state must be “tempered in our response” to antibody tests – Repeats IDES progress – Dr. Ezike says infected should consult with medical provider before deciding to skip or take tests
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/02/pritzker-thanks-highlights-volunteers/
— Nazis, crackpots, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists abounded yesterday – “Some people get touchy about swastikas”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/02/nazis-crackpots-anti-vaxxers-and-conspiracy-theorists-abounded-yesterday-some-people-get-touchy-about-swastikas/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Metra reduces service as ridership plummets during crisis – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/2/metra-reduces-service-as-ridership-plummets-during/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Icons of human hatred’: Auschwitz Museum condemns Nazi slogan at anti-quarantine Illinois protest – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/icons-of-human-hatred-auschwitz-museum-condemns-nazi-slogan-at-anti-quarantine-illinois-protest

PJ MEDIA
— Liberals Use Auschwitz Sign at Illinois Anti-Lockdown Protest to Demonize Trump – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/05/02/why-did-this-anti-lockdown-protester-think-it-was-a-good-idea-to-use-an-auschwitz-slogan-n387586

CCN
— Coronavirus: Are We Fighting a Great Depression or Causing One? The longer U.S. unemployment rates rise due to the coronavirus lockdown, the greater the depression – economic and mental. – David Haggith
https://www.ccn.com/coronavirus-are-we-fighting-a-great-depression-or-causing-one/

THE HILL
— Pelosi, McConnell decline White House offer of rapid COVID-19 tests – MARTY JOHNSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/495817-Pelosi-McConnell-decline-White-House-offer-of-rapid-COVID19-tests-
— Auschwitz Museum condemns Nazi slogan at ‘Re-open Illinois’ protest – MORGAN GSTALTER
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/495800-auschwitz-museum-condemns-nazi-slogan-at-re-open-illinois

HUFFINGTON POST
— Reporter Who Tweeted About Face-Mask Fiasco Says He Was Banned From Future Pence Trips Voice of America’s White House bureau chief Steve Herman might be allowed on Air Force Two again if he or VOA apologizes. – Mary Papenfuss (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who have banned me and b) their reasons for banning me since 2000. I would focus on those activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. who have lots of religious, political, government, and financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mike-pence-steve-herman-voa-face-mask_n_5eab9795c5b62da419ef0a2d

CNN
— Expert report predicts up to two more years of pandemic misery – Maggie Fox
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/30/health/report-covid-two-more-years/index.html

REUTERS
— New York’s Cuomo warns against ‘blindly’ reopening states – Peter Szekely, Brad Brooks
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa/new-yorks-cuomo-warns-against-blindly-reopening-states-idUSKBN22E0PI

ABC NEWS
— Americans grapple with risking their health to return to work “This is like choosing between life and death or a paycheck.” – Arielle Mitropoulos (DIERSEN: Everyone should expect that resentment will grow against those who have been less negatively financially impacted by the pandemic.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/americans-grapple-risking-health-return-work/story?id=70441107

NBC NEWS
— A curse for most, a ‘blessing’ for some. How unemployed Americans are getting by during pandemic “I have this experience, I have this education, but I’m still not able to find a job,” a New Mexico woman said, adding, “I can’t live in fear. I refuse to live in it.” – Alicia Victoria Lozano
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/curse-most-blessing-some-how-unemployed-americans-are-getting-during-n1197351

NBC BAY AREA
— Protests Mark Growing Unrest With California Stay-at-Home Order There were about a dozen organized rallies in cities including Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. – Michael R. Blood and Adam Beam
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/protests-mark-growing-unrest-with-california-stay-at-home-order/2283329/

GULF TODAY
— Federal officials worry about lasting economic scars from virus crisis
https://www.gulftoday.ae/business/2020/05/02/fed-officials-worry-about-lasting-economic-scars-from-virus-crisis

SALON
— More than 70% of jobless Americans did not receive March unemployment benefits: study The problem is even worse in Southeastern states like Florida, where fewer than 8% of applicants received benefits – IGOR DERYSH
https://www.salon.com/2020/05/02/more-than-70-of-jobless-americans-did-not-receive-march-unemployment-benefits-study/
— #EssentialWorkersDay: May Day protests take on powerful new resonance amid COVID-19 pandemic – CHRISTOPHER D. COOK
https://www.salon.com/2020/05/01/essentialworkersday-may-day-protests-take-on-powerful-new-resonance-amid-covid-19-pandemic-_partner/

FINANCIAL TIMES
— Coronavirus latest: Italy’s daily death rate jumps to 11-day high Spain allows outside exercise for first time in weeks while Russia’s daily case count rises by a fifth
https://www.ft.com/content/e33b386f-e3af-3485-9ea7-adfc8c994a9a

May 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Pritzker says major plan to trace COVID-19 cases needed before re-opening – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-says-major-plan-to-trace-covid-19-cases-needed-before-re-opening/6143684/
— Michigan militia calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted puts armed protest in the spotlight – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/michigan-militia-puts-armed-protest-in-the-spotlight/6144652/

NBC5
— NBC 5 Investigates: 44 Percent of IL Coronavirus Deaths Tied to Nursing Homes – Katie Kim and Lisa Capitanini
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc-5-investigates-44-percent-of-il-coronavirus-deaths-tied-to-nursing-homes/2265342/
— Michigan Militia Puts Armed Protest in the Spotlight – Sara Burnett
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/michigan-militia-puts-armed-protest-in-the-spotlight/2265455/
— Chicago Police Issued More Than 4,600 Dispersal Orders, Arrested 17 in Enforcing Stay-at-Home Order in April
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-issued-more-than-4600-dispersal-orders-arrested-17-in-enforcing-stay-at-home-order-in-april/2265076/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Protesters statewide demand Governor Pritzker reopen Illinois – Dane Placko
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protesters-statewide-demand-governor-pritzker-reopen-illinois
— Was Illinois prepared when pandemic hit? Let’s get fired up! – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/680155

WGN TV
— Message remains the same as state reports over 3k cases Friday, eases restrictions
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-announce-over-3k-new-covid-19-cases-state-total-at-56k/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Time for states to reopen their economies? Political divisions emerge as Midwest governors weigh coronavirus cases vs. unemployment. – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-midwest-governors-pandemic-reopen-businesses-20200501-wagokkrburbkzfbkaopwasyfpi-htmlstory.html
— Why it matters when Gov. J.B. Pritzker wears a mask – ETHAN BUENO DE MESQUITA AND MEHDI SHADMEHR (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-masks-social-norms-leadership-20200501-xmxrtw6pmjapzavku5q2cyeeei-story.html
— Ravinia cancellation will cost Highland Park $1 million in lost taxes, but mayor says it was correct decision – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-ravinia-cancellation-impact-20200501-tqvg26bayzhsfljbuw6q27ywmu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s incompetent crowd shows who the real nonessential workers are. It’s the people whose work can’t be done sitting home in front of a computer, and who can’t afford not to show up, whose contributions we forget to acknowledge.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21242220/gene-lyons-coronavirus-covid-19-donald-trump-incompetence-blue-state-bailouts

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Amid the clamor for reopening, a wary voice for workers This state rep has been putting public and private pressure on manufacturers to literally clean up their acts. – RICH MILLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/rich-miller-springfield/amid-clamor-reopening-wary-voice-workers

WTTW
— Pritzker Hopes Contact Tracing ‘Army’ Can Help Slow Spread of COVID-19 New statewide totals: 56,055 cases, 2,457 deaths – Matt Masterson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/01/pritzker-hopes-contact-tracing-army-can-help-slow-spread-covid-19

WBEZ
— Angry People Have Shown Up At Closed Illinois Unemployment Offices, Prompting Police Protection For Workers State unemployment offices are closed to the public, but some people angry about not being able to file for benefits are showing up anyway. – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://www.wbez.org/stories/angry-people-have-shown-up-at-closed-illinois-unemployment-offices-prompting-police-protection-for-workers/aa9a1f7a-2cdb-4ce5-a527-2fa83bb7eb79

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois preparing for massive contact-tracing project; Protests held in Springfield, Chicago as new stay-home order takes effect – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/watch-now-illinois-preparing-for-massive-contact-tracing-project-protests-held-in-springfield-chicago-as/article_ae846707-11da-5dce-b0b0-d315a07a1253.html
— 4 new coronavirus cases confirmed; McLean County total, 99 – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/4-new-coronavirus-cases-confirmed-mclean-county-total-99/article_e6c0b164-a180-5c9c-98d0-a0b214f2e0f4.html
— Libertarian Party draws top ballot slot for McLean County November election – Maria Nagle (DIERSEN: What do you say to Libertarians who falsely claim to be Republican?)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/libertarian-party-draws-top-ballot-slot-for-mclean-county-november-election/article_91c48fff-1924-505a-9116-d1b493ece95f.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Gun Ranges Consider Suing State Over Shutdown – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=303298#.Xq1zjCN_OM8

EFFINGHAM NEWS LEADER
— Shelby County State’s Attorney Addresses Wearing Masks While Carrying Firearm – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/44448-shelby-county-state-s-attorney-addresses-wearing-masks-while-carrying-firearm

WEEK
— Don’t punish downstate, LaHood tells Pritzker
https://week.com/2020/05/02/dont-punish-downstate-lahood-tells-pritzker/
— Hundreds join Capitol protest to Reopen Illinois – Mike Miletich
https://week.com/2020/05/01/hundreds-join-capitol-protest-to-reopen-illinois/
— Delta looks to suspend Peoria airport service, citing coronavirus pandemic – Howard Packowitz
https://week.com/2020/05/02/delta-looks-to-suspend-peoria-airport-service-citing-coronavirus-pandemic/

WGLT
— Sen. Brady: Return To Springfield Could De-Escalate Stay-At-Home Order Tensions – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.wglt.org/post/sen-brady-return-springfield-could-de-escalate-stay-home-order-tensions#stream/0

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— With quirks and restrictions, many states lift lockdowns – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/like-i-just-got-out-of-jail-states-ease-their-lockdowns

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
— COVID-19 pandemic brings Flash Index crashing down from February high Last two months mark sharpest decline in the index’s history – J. Fred Giertz
https://igpa.uillinois.edu/Report/flash-index-march-april2020

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Chicago Nurses Show Up To Denounce Open Illinois Protesters: ‘We Are Tired Of Seeing People Die’ About 200 protesters gathered outside the Thompson Center Friday to call for an end to the state’s stay at home order. But nurses weren’t having it. – Bob Chiarito
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/01/chicago-nurses-show-up-to-denounce-open-illinois-protesters-we-are-tired-of-seeing-people-die/

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 3,245 Cases, 174 Deaths This article includes a breakdown of coronavirus cases by municipality. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-3-245-cases-174-deaths

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Of 88 Chicago public health professionals, only 1 voted Republican in 2018 primaries – April Bamburg
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/534091589-analysis-of-88-chicago-public-health-professionals-only-1-voted-republican-in-2018-primaries

WIREPOINTS
— Open Illinois’ economy: Recessions and depressions kill – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/recessions-and-depressions-kill-opponents-of-opening-the-economy-refuse-to-acknowledge-that-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Days after scoffing at the suggestion, Gov Pritzker hints opening Illinois by regions – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/days-after-scoffing-at-the-suggestion-gov-pritzker-hints-opening-illinios-by-regions/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER SHOULD LOOK TO OTHER STATES TO DEVELOP A RESPONSIBLE REOPENING PLAN – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-should-look-to-other-states-to-develop-a-responsible-reopening-plan/
— ILLINOIS POLITICIANS HAVE BEEN BANKING ON A BAILOUT FOR YEARS. DON’T GIVE IT TO THEM. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-politicians-have-been-banking-on-a-bailout-for-years-dont-give-it-to-them/

FOX NEWS
— NY Times, MSNBC journalist warns fascism could come to US if coronavirus shutdowns wreck economy – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ny-times-msnbc-journalist-warns-fascism-could-come-to-us-if-coronavirus-shutdowns-wreck-economy
— Tucker: Totalitarianism doesn’t shock us any more
https://6do.news/article/2598229-41

GOPUSA
— California Rebels: Protesters Face Off With Cops At Capitol As They Demand Freedom
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88332
— Grisham Locks Down Gallup, NM, Blocks Roads Into City Under Riot Control Act
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88330
— Massachusetts Officials Demand: Masks On, Or Else
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88338

TOWNHALL
— Profiling the Democrats – Marvin Folkertsma (DIERSEN: From what I see, overwhelmingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marvinfolkertsma/2020/05/02/profiling-the-democrats-a-summary-n2567784

PJ MEDIA
— Illinois Governor Relents on Religious Gatherings—But There’s a Catch – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/05/01/il-governor-adds-exercise-of-religion-to-essential-activities-in-stay-at-home-order-n387492

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Planned Parenthood cheers spike in webcam abortions as COVID-19 ‘silver lining’ One telemed provider claims that requests for chemical abortions doubled in March and April over the previous two months. – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-cheers-covid-19-silver-lining-spike-in-webcam-abortions

HOT AIR
— Coming Soon From The Trump Campaign: Red MAGA Face Masks
https://hotair.com/archives/allahpundit/2020/05/01/coming-soon-trump-campaign-red-maga-face-masks/

THE HILL
— Democrats accused of double standard on Biden, Kavanaugh – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/495757-democrats-accused-of-double-standard-on-biden-kavanaugh
— Trump on course for reelection, even if he loses the popular vote – JOSHUA H. SANDMAN
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/494804-trump-on-course-for-reelection-even-if-he-loses-the-popular-vote
— Five ways the coronavirus could change American politics – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/495761-five-ways-the-coronavirus-could-change-american-politics

ABC NEWS
— Estimated 57 million Americans job vulnerable under COVID-19 Hispanic and black people are more likely to hold vulnerable jobs.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/estimated-57-million-americans-job-vulnerable-covid-19/story?id=70461148

NEW YORK TIMES
— Fearing Political Peril, Republicans Edge Away From Trump on Pandemic Response Moderate Republicans in competitive districts are navigating a careful balance in addressing the coronavirus crisis, eager to put some distance between themselves and a president whose response has been criticized. – Catie Edmondson and Rebecca R. Ruiz (DIERSEN: What do moderate Republican Party activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, etc. think of you? The aforesaid work with Democrat plants, Libertarian pants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) discourage everyone from reading those emails, c) drive conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, drive the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party, and d) destroy the Republican Party..)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-republicans.html
— Trump Moves to Replace Watchdog Who Identified Critical Medical Shortages The president announced the nomination of an inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services, who, if confirmed, would replace an acting official whose report embarrassed Mr. Trump. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/trump-health-department-watchdog.html
— Capitol Lacks Tests for Returning Senators While White House Tests Many in Trump’s Circle As senators prepare to return on Monday, Congress’s doctor warned that he does not have the capacity to test all 100 for coronavirus. At the White House, the president and many of his aides are tested repeatedly. – Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Nicholas Fandos and Katie Rogers
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-testing-senate-white-house.html
— As More States Reopen, Protesters Chafe at — Restrictions The F.D.A. issued emergency approval for an antiviral drug. High school seniors appear reluctant to commit to a college for the fall.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/coronavirus-updates.html
— TRAGIC: Big Government? For Now, Most Americans Say Bring It On Battered by the coronavirus, the American public is increasingly looking to the federal government to provide an economic lifeline, polls suggest. – Giovanni Russonello
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-spending-polls.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Technology once used to combat ISIS propaganda is enlisted by Democratic group to counter Trump’s coronavirus messaging – Isaac Stanley-Becker (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is propaganda except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on a) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois; b) those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican; and c) those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work for them.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/technology-once-used-to-combat-isis-propaganda-is-enlisted-by-democratic-group-to-counter-trumps-coronavirus-messaging/2020/05/01/6bed5f70-8a5b-11ea-ac8a-fe9b8088e101_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The group, Defeat Disinfo, will use artificial intelligence and network analysis to map discussion of the president’s claims on social media. It will seek to intervene by identifying the most popular counter-narratives and boosting them through a network of more than 3.4 million influencers across the country — in some cases paying users with large followings to take sides against the president. The initiative reflects fears within the Democratic Party that Trump’s unwavering digital army may help sustain him through the pandemic, as it has through past controversies, even as the economy craters, tens of thousands have died, and Trump suffers in the polls.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Need something to love about Trump? Watch him humiliate his most loyal hacks. The joys of political schadenfreude.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/30/need-something-love-about-trump-watch-him-humiliate-his-most-loyal-hacks/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The pandemic has amplified ageism. ‘It’s open season for discrimination’ against older adults – LAURA NEWBERRY (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age discrimination against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, 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 who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-pandemic-has-amplified-ageism
— Coronavirus energizes the labor movement. Can it last? – MARGOT ROOSEVELT
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-labor-unions-mobilize-california

USA TODAY
— Masks, temperature checks, empty rows: Post-coronavirus concerts could look very different – Gary Dinges (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/05/01/coronavirus-when-concerts-return-expect-much-different-experience/3055806001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Makes Push for Seniors as Coronavirus Crisis Erodes Support President trails Joe Biden in polls among older voters, who are paying close attention to his handling of the pandemic—and watching his press briefings – Michael C. Bender and Ken Thomas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-makes-push-for-seniors-as-coronavirus-crisis-erodes-support-11588340018

MARKET WATCH
— Why millions of older workers will pay a big financial price—forever—from the coronavirus Even in good times, age discrimination is rampant – Paul Brandus (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age decimation against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, 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 who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-millions-of-older-workers-will-pay-a-big-financial-priceforeverfrom-the-coronavirus-2020-05-01

TECH REPUBLIC
— Majority of Americans would feel uncomfortable returning to work now Faith solid with medical and scientific experts: 63% of Americans polled by Qualtrics want the CDC to officially give the “all clear.” – N.F. Mendoza (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/majority-of-americans-would-feel-uncomfortable-returning-to-work-now/

May 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois reports record daily spike in COVID-19 cases; Chicago protesters rally on 1st day of modified stay-at-home order – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-protesters-rally-on-1st-day-of-illinois-modified-stay-at-home-order/6142561/
— Freedom Movement USA gathers at Thompson Center to protest stay-at-home order; counter-protest planned – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/protesters-gather-outside-thompson-center-friday/6142561/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Largest Daily Rise in Cases as New Stay-at-Home Order Takes Effect The additional cases and deaths come as an extended stay-at-home order took effect, bringing new changes and protests in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/as-new-stay-at-home-order-takes-effect-illinois-reports-largest-daily-rise-in-cases/2265102/
— Some Parts of Illinois Could Reopen Before May 30, Pritzker Says The additional cases and deaths come as an extended stay-at-home order took effect, bringing new changes and protests in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/some-illinois-towns-could-reopen-before-may-30-pritzker-says/2265204/
— Illinois Order Revised to Allow Small, Safe Worship Services A small evangelical church in northern Illinois, which filed a federal lawsuit, is taking credit for the change
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-order-revised-to-allow-small-safe-worship-services/2265361/

CBS2
— New Grim COVID-19 Milestone: More Than 3,100 New Cases, Largest One-Day Total
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/01/new-grim-covid-19-milestone-more-than-3100-new-cases-largest-one-day-total-to-date/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports record-high daily COVID-19 case count on Friday, 105 die in last 24 hours
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-record-high-daily-covid-19-case-count-on-friday-105-die-in-last-24-hours

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Reopen Illinois rally draws hundreds to the Thompson Center Protesters want statewide rules lifted so people can return to work and businesses can open. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/1/21244518/reopen-illinois-rally-thompson-center-coronavirus-covid-19-stay-at-home-order
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21242220/gene-lyons-coronavirus-covid-19-donald-trump-incompetence-blue-state-bailouts
— Warning for Illinois GOP: Suburban voters give Pritzker high marks on handling COVID-19 Opposing the governor’s stay-at-home orders carries great political risk in urban and suburban areas. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/1/21244714/illinois-politics-j-b-pritzker-we-ask-america-capitol-fax-poll-election-coronavirus-rich-miller
— Every effort must be made to reopen schools this fall — because ‘remote learning’ doesn’t cut it Public health and safety must come first to prevent a deadly resurgence of COVID-19. But remote learning is a poor substitute for in-person teaching and the support schools can provide. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/1/21241350/illinois-public-schools-must-reopen-fall-2021-school-year-state-board-education-cps-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Protesters in Chicago, Springfield demand end to stay-at-home order; state’s daily COVID-19 count tops 3,000 for first time – JAMIE MUNKS and MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-reopen-protest-loop-thompson-center-20200501-u5swaqzdgvhxhnlph4pu72prfq-story.html
— Survey says: Illinois residents give Pritzker thumbs-up, Trump thumbs-down in the middle on handling of coronavirus crisis – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-illinois-poll-pritzker-trump-stay-at-home-20200501-qxs3awpow5bzxfpqbihij3zj5m-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Aurora approves city’s first downtown marijuana dispensary – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-marijuana-st-0503-20200501-ch2zvsa5fbej7jqeenqyuzgu3y-story.html
— Are employers liable if workers get sick with COVID-19? As businesses prepare to reopen, worker safety is a priority. – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-employer-liability-workplace-exposure-20200501-dye6husnszchpnpaadiensn2ja-story.html
— Illinois health department provides guidance on how General Assembly could get back to work in Springfield – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-state-legislature-20200502-rxbeix3r5fh6poacyl6b2iyoc4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Largest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases as state ramps up tracing program – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/largest-one-day-spike-in-covid-19-cases-as-state-ramps-up-tracing-program
— Hospital stays, revenues down as nonpandemic patients steer clear – Marie Wilson and Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/hospital-stays-revenues-down-as-nonpandemic-patients-steer-clear
— DuPage courts further postpone most cases, but civil hearings to resume May 18 – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/dupage-courts-further-postpone-most-cases-but-civil-hearings-to-resume-may-18
— DuPagePads spending $200,000 a month to offer hotel rooms to the homeless – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/dupagepads-spending-200000-a-month-to-offer-hotel-rooms-to-the-homeless
— Despite objections, Lake County Board extends emergency declaration until May 30 – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/despite-objections-lake-county-board-extends-emergency-declaration-until-may-30
— ‘Listen Up, DuPage!’ episode tackles crisis communication, regional economic impact of COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200501/listen-up-dupage-episode-tackles-crisis-communication-regional-economic-impact-of-covid-19
— Coronavirus cases soar in Illinois nursing homes – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/coronavirus-cases-soar-in-illinois-nursing-homes

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Bond County: Notice of Due Process Rights Being Invoked against Gov Pritzker’s Non-essential Business and Stay-at-Home Orders – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/bond-county-notice-of-due-process-rights-being-invoked-against-gov-pritzkers-non-essential-business-and-stay-at-home-orders/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HUNDREDS CALL TO “RE-OPEN ILLINOIS” AT STATE CAPITOL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/hundreds-call-to-re-open-illinois-at-state-capitol-.html
— PRITZKER HAS FAILED HIS STATE DURING COVID-19 CRISIS, SAYS ILLINOIS RISING ACTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pritzker-has-failed-his-state-during-covid-19-crisis-says-illinois-rising-action.html
— PRITZKER’S LATEST RULES CONCERNING PUBLIC BEHAVIOR DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pritzkers-latest-rules-concerning-public-behavior-during-the-covid-19-crisis.html
— THORNER: ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR ELECTION CHEATING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-absentee-ballots-largest-source-of-election-fraud.html
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKER OFFERS COVID GUIDELINES TO RESUME IN-PERSON CHURCH SERVICES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-lawmaker-offers-guidelines-to-resume-in-person-church-services-.html
— BAILEY VACATES RESTRAINING ORDER; PROMISES STRONGER CASE AGAINST PRITZKER DUE TO “NEWLY-DISCOVERED FACTS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/bailey-vacates-restraining-order-against-pritzkers-order-promises-stronger-case-due-to-newly-discove.html
— GOV. PRITZKER: DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/gov-pritzker-do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,137 new cases, 105 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/3137-new-cases-105-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/covid-19-roundup-30/
— Protest pics and videos
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/protest-pics-and-videos/
— Poll: Illinoisans rate the handling of the virus
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-rate-the-handling-of-the-virus/
— Poll: Illinoisans rate various methods for tackling the virus, say when they’d like to reopen
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-rate-various-methods-for-tackling-the-virus-say-when-theyd-like-to-reopen/
— Poll: Illinoisans reveal how they’re coping, what they’re doing, what their concerns are
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-reveal-how-theyre-coping-what-theyre-doing-what-their-concerns-are/
— Pritzker talks contact tracing, introduces new acting chief epidemiologist – “Soft rollout” for contact tracing in late May – $80 million cost – Asked about protesters, praises those who’ve stayed home – Governor says state could open up by region if adequate hospital beds and curve drops for two weeks – Dr. Ezike responds to Cicero suit – Talks about change to EO on religious services – Asked about spike in Latino areas – Explains gig worker deadline – Again says he is not recommending police enforcement, but it’s up to locals – Refuses to answer hypothetical question about Bailey lawsuit – Rockford lawsuit “is not intended to be adjudicated anytime soon” – Points out that Lolla is a local matter – Talks about need for training of retail workers – Talks about difference between flattening the curve and bending it downward – State park decisions made by IDNR and have to do with staffing – Rules out skipping pension payments – Doesn’t take the bait on Rep. Hammond comments – Says mayors who open up will result in lots of people getting sick – Talks about new treatments – Won’t fully waive WARN Act notification
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/pritzker-talks-contact-tracing-introduces-new-acting-chief-epidemiologist/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Our Dress Rehearsal for a Police State – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/28/our-dress-rehearsal-for-a-police-state/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Here Are the BEST Trump Smackdowns of Journalists at Coronavirus Briefings – Curtis Houck and Bill D’Agostino
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/bill-dagostino/2020/05/04/here-are-best-trump-smackdowns-journalists-coronavirus-briefings

FORBES
— Millennial Women Are Delaying Having Children Due To Their Careers – Ashley Stahl
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2020/05/01/new-study-millennial-women-are-delaying-having-children-due-to-their-careers/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Only 31% Think U.S. Winning Virus War; Food Concerns Unchanged
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/coronavirus/only_31_think_u_s_winning_virus_war_food_concerns_unchanged

May 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois face mask order starts Friday, groups scramble to distribute masks to those in need
https://abc7chicago.com/coronavirus-illinois-face-mask-chicago/6141574/
— Illinois unemployment claims spike to 830K statewide as IDES scrambles to open call center – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/unemployment-benefits-illinois-ides/6141377/
— Illinois coronavirus contact tracing, COVID-19 testing concerns cause challenges for pandemic tracking – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/cornavirus-illinois-coronavirus-update-test/6141274/

NBC5
— Public Health Officials Agree Contact Tracing is Necessary to Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/public-health-officials-agree-contact-tracing-is-necessary-to-help-prevent-the-spread-of-coronavirus/2264780/
— Cases Remain High In Home Of Lawmaker Who Challenged Pritzker Virus Order Adequate testing was reported in Winnebago County only 6% of the time, NBC 5 Investigates found
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/data-reveals-insufficient-testing-in-parts-of-winnebago-county/2264680/
— Chicago Police Officers Required to Wear Protective Face Masks, Gloves Effective Midnight Friday The memo comes the evening prior to when Illinois’ modified stay-at-home order is set to take place
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-officers-required-to-wear-protective-face-masks-gloves-effective-midnight-friday/2264701/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois casinos to stay closed until further notice due to COVID-19 – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-casinos-to-stay-closed-until-further-notice-due-to-covid-19
— Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves 1,000s of makeshift beds empty in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/slowed-covid-19-spread-leaves-1000s-of-makeshift-beds-empty-in-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Masks at the ready: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order kicks in Friday amid legal and political pushback – DAN PETRELLA, RICK PEARSON, ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-20200501-oeyl34k275gr3eai7gytkdcj4a-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker says coronavirus contact tracing is a key to reopening Illinois. Public health leaders concede the system isn’t ready yet. – HAL DARDICK and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-contact-tracing-20200501-74e5vzzj7fgzraypw5sljizvmq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Illinois residents give Pritzker thumbs-up, Trump thumbs-down in the middle on handling of coronavirus crisis.” (DIERSEN: What percent of Illinois residents are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Pritzker promises to give more and more and more preference to the aforesaid.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-illinois-poll-pritzker-trump-stay-at-home-20200501-qxs3awpow5bzxfpqbihij3zj5m-story.html
— Judges rule in favor of Chicago in sanctuary city fight with Trump Justice Department – JOHN BYRNE (DIERSEN: America-haters are over-joyed.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-sanctuary-cities-suit-20200430-3pmfpqaagfdv3mx6ozrnxxmh34-story.html
— Can Gov. J.B. Pritzker handle the pushback against his coronavirus edicts? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-jb-pritkzer-michael-madigan-kass-20200501-jpguz4v3kvbv7fwtaavqkrowhy-story.html
— Time for states to reopen their economy? Political divisions emerge as Midwest governors weigh coronavirus cases vs. unemployment. – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-midwest-governors-pandemic-reopen-businesses-20200501-wagokkrburbkzfbkaopwasyfpi-htmlstory.html
— Which Midwest states are reopening economies amid the coronavirus pandemic? Here’s a breakdown – BILL RUTHHART and KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-which-midwest-states-are-reopening-20200501-hdisohtnbfd7tbgmmohgtw4fse-htmlstory.html
— Cost of emergency housing during pandemic rises to $300,000 and more for DuPage Pads and BEDS Plus – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/clarendon-hills/ct-dch-homeless-dupage-pads-beds-tl-0507-20200430-avjlqz7wvbctpjvdaukq7qtkya-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State unemployment funds going broke from record flood of claims Illinois and other states may be forced to raise taxes on employers as their unemployment trust funds face financial collapse, analysts say.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/state-unemployment-funds-going-broke-record-flood-claims
— Freedom to worship? Pritzker adds ‘free exercise of religion’ as ‘essential’ activity in new order — but not large gatherings The extended executive order contains a key change under permitted examples of leaving the home for “essential activities” during the coronavirus pandemic. But any religious gatherings are limited to ten people. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21243640/illinois-stay-at-home-order-jb-pritzker-free-exercise-religion
— How Gov. Pritzker could slow the spread of COVID-19 at Cook County Jail The governor should lift an executive order that prevents 120 convicted detainees at the jail from being transferred to state prisons. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21242699/cook-county-jail-covid-19-gov-j-b-pritzker-illinois-department-corrections-pandemic-idoc-editorial
— Illinois ‘fair map’ plans for Legislature and Congress unfair to Latinos The current legislative maps empower Latinos to elect leaders who truly represent our best interests. – U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, et al. (DIERSEN: The following groups want maps empower them: those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21241677/illinois-fair-map-plan-unfair-latinos-suntimes-letters
— Armed suspects sought in Wheaton gas station robbery: police The trio entered a Bucky’s convenience store on Roosevelt Road and held three people at gunpoint, police say.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/5/1/21243968/wheaton-gas-station-robbery-buckys-convenience-store-roosevelt

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Cabello opposes ‘police state’ order, but wants all public officials to wear body cams – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: I have purchased a body camera and I reserve my right to use it to better document threats made against me.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200430/bernard-schoenburg-cabello-opposes–police-state-order-but-wants-all-public-officials-to-wear-body-cams

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Everyone’s watching’: Biden’s VP audition process begins – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/everyones-watching-bidens-vp-audition-process-begins
— How law enforcement want you to comply with face mask, covering executive order – Haydee Clotter
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/how-law-enforcement-want-you-to-comply-with-face-mask-covering-executive-order
— Trump predicts ‘spectacular’ rebound as economy plunges
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-predicts-spectacular-rebound-as-economy-plunges
— Trump harshly blames China for pandemic; a lab ‘mistake’?
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-harshly-blames-china-for-pandemic-a-lab-mistake
— Pelosi: $1T needed to avert state, city layoffs from virus
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pelosi-1t-needed-to-avert-state-city-layoffs-from-virus

NPR ILLINOIS
— Russia’s Prime Minister Says He Has Coronavirus, As Country Tops 100,000 Cases – SCOTT NEUMAN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/russias-prime-minister-says-he-has-coronavirus-country-tops-100000-cases#stream/0
— Passengers Must Wear Masks On Major Airlines To Cut Spread Of Coronavirus – DAVID SCHAPER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/passengers-must-wear-masks-major-airlines-cut-spread-coronavirus#stream/0

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— As states reopen, Evanston’s post-coronavirus path remains unclear – Andrew Myers (DIERSEN: What path to reopening does your municipality, your township, and your county have?)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/04/30/city/as-states-reopen-evanstons-post-coronavirus-path-remains-unclear/

BATAVIA PATCH
— Coronavirus Cases in Batavia Double In 10 Days; 38 Total – Jason Addy
https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-cases-batavia-double-10-025817462.html

PROPUBLICA
— In Chicago, Urban Density May Not Be to Blame for the Spread of the Coronavirus The communities hardest hit by the coronavirus in Chicago are low-density black and Hispanic neighborhoods, including ones where economic decline and population loss have caused more people to live in the same household. – Haru Coryne
https://www.propublica.org/article/in-chicago-urban-density-may-not-be-to-blame-for-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— City Will Give 1 Million Masks To Residents, And Lightfoot Predicts We Could Wear Them Rest Of The Year Face coverings and masks can prevent people from unknowingly transmitting coronavirus to others. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/30/city-will-give-1-million-masks-to-residents-and-lightfoot-predicts-well-wear-them-rest-of-the-year/

CENTER SQUARE
— Firearm range may sue Illinois if they’re kept from opening as essential business – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/firearm-range-may-sue-illinois-if-they-re-kept-from-opening-as-essential-business/article_31d584b2-8b04-11ea-b69b-578efab17912.html

WIREPOINTS
— The other curve: We’re not flattening it, it’s flattening us. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/the-other-curve-were-not-flattening-it-its-flattening-us-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER WRONGLY CLAIMS AN ILLINOIS BUDGET SURPLUS ‘IF NOT FOR CORONAVIRUS’ – Adam Schuster and Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-wrongly-claims-an-illinois-budget-surplus-if-not-for-coronavirus/
— ILLINOIS FARMERS SEE LITTLE THAT IS FAIR ABOUT PRITZKER’S ‘FAIR TAX’ – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-farmers-see-little-that-is-fair-about-pritzkers-fair-tax/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WAS THE SHUTDOWN NECESSARY?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/was-the-shutdown-necessary.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rep. Bailey asks to withdraw TRO, says he will file an amended complaint
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/rep-bailey-asks-to-withdraw-tro-says-he-will-file-an-amended-complaint/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Forced face masking is a civil rights offense – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/1/forced-face-masking-civil-rights-offense/

FOX NEWS
— Trump suggests he’s seen evidence indicating coronavirus came from Wuhan lab, compares WHO to PR agency
https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-suggests-hes-seen-evidence-indicating-coronavirus-came-from-wuhan-lab-compares-who-to-pr-agency

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Conservative Leaders Urge Trump to ‘Take Tough Action’ Against China for Unleashing COVID-19 on the World – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/29/conservative-leaders-urge-trump-to-take-tough-action-against-china-for-unleashing-covid-19-on-the-world/

BREITBART
— GOP Senators to Trump: Reject ‘Blank Check’ Bailouts to State Governments – SEAN MORAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/30/gop-senators-to-trump-reject-blank-check-bailouts-to-state-governments/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Should Not Let Red China Keep Laughing At Us – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32432

ONE NEWS NOW
— The Biden double standard – Ben Shapiro
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/ben-shapiro/2020/04/29/the-biden-double-standard

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden Breaks Silence on Sexual Assault Allegation, Vows to Search Senate Files for Reade’s Complaint – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-breaks-silence-on-sexual-assault-allegation-vows-to-search-senate-files-for-reades-complaint/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Five Steps To Create A Safer Workplace For Returning Employees During COVID-19
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/five-steps-to-create-safer-workplace-returning-employees-during-covid-19

POLITICO
— Wearing a mask is for smug liberals. Refusing to is for reckless Republicans. Welcome to Washington’s latest partisan standoff. – RYAN LIZZA and DANIEL LIPPMAN (DIERSEN: What assumptions do Trump-haters want everyone to make a) about those who wear masks and b) about those who do not wear masks? If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/01/masks-politics-coronavirus-227765
— Capitol physician says Senate lacks capacity to test all senators The Senate returns Monday amid mounting anxiety from lawmakers that the coronavirus could spread quickly through the chamber. – BURGESS EVERETT and MARIANNE LEVINE
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/30/capitol-physician-senators-coronavirus-testing-226980

ABC NEWS
— House Democrats ready virtual organizing as coronavirus derails ground games House Democrats launch a “Virtual Action Center” on Friday. – Kendall Karson and Meg Cunningham
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-democrats-ready-virtual-organizing-coronavirus-derails-ground/story?id=70415299

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say : “Trump’s Disinfectant Talk Trips Up Sites’ Vows Against Misinformation. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have declined to remove the president’s statements about unproven coronavirus treatments.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/technology/trump-coronavirus-social-media.html
— States Made It Harder to Get Jobless Benefits. Now That’s Hard to Undo. Systems that were devised to treat each case as potentially fraudulent are now rushing to deal with millions of newly unemployed people. – Emily Badger  Alicia Parlapiano
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/upshot/unemployment-state-restrictions-pandemic.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Why the Trump Ploy Stopped Working. As the nation unifies, divisiveness falls flat.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/opinion/coronavirus-unity.html
— Crashing Economy, Rising Stocks: What’s Going On? What’s bad for America is sometimes good for the market. – Paul Krugman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/opinion/economy-stock-market-coronavirus.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Millions Had Risen Out of Poverty. Coronavirus Is Pulling Them Back. Experts say that for the first time since 1998, global poverty will increase. At least a half billion people could slip into destitution by the end of the year. – Maria Abi-Habib
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/world/asia/coronavirus-poverty-unemployment.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Reopening of America: More than half of states will lift coronavirus restrictions by the end of the week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/30/coronavirus-latest-news/
— Public companies received $1 billion in stimulus funds meant for small businesses Nearly 300 public companies have reported receiving loans. Some have returned them. – Jonathan O’Connell, Steven Rich, and Peter Whoriskey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/01/sba-ppp-public-companies/

NEW YORK POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promote distrust of Republicans.
https://nypost.com/2020/04/30/seeking-virus-data-people-struggle-with-trust/

USA TODAY
— Haircut? Sure. Flying? Maybe not. As states reopen, Americans more comfortable with small steps, survey shows – Rebecca Morin
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/30/states-reopen-americans-more-comfortable-small-steps-survey/3052951001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Deaths From Coronavirus Top 63,000 as Crisis Slams Economies More than 3.8 million Americans file for jobless benefits; eurozone economy suffers sharpest contraction on record – Jennifer Calfas, Rebecca Ballhaus and Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-04-30-2020-11588242578
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Over 3.8 Million Americans Filed for Jobless Benefits Last Week as States Struggle With Coronavirus Claims Surge Archaic technology hamstrings systems for processing benefits; ‘not really acceptable now’ – Sarah Chaney and Kate King
https://www.wsj.com/articles/states-struggle-with-coronavirus-unemployment-claims-surge-11588239004
— New York City Subways Won’t Run 24 Hours a Day During Pandemic MTA to shut system down from 1 a.m to 5 a.m. to allow for deep cleaning – Paul Berger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mta-to-shut-new-york-city-subway-between-1-a-m-to-5-a-m-during-coronavirus-pandemic-11588265268
— Democrats Urge Joe Biden to Address Sexual Assault Allegation Prominent Democrats have defended Mr. Biden, whose campaign has denied the claim, but others say it could alienate voters – Tarini Parti and Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-urge-joe-biden-to-address-sexual-assault-allegation-11588276919
— FRONT PAGE: Coronavirus Pushes Colleges to the Breaking Point, Forcing ‘Hard Choices’ About Education Forecast declines in enrollment and revenue trigger spending cuts and salary freezes; ‘the world order has changed’ – Melissa Korn, Douglas Belkin and Juliet Chung
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-pushes-colleges-to-the-breaking-point-forcing-hard-choices-about-education-11588256157
— Coronavirus Prompts Record Drop in Consumer Spending Report highlights early effects of the pandemic on personal income; ‘the tip of the iceberg’ – Sarah Chaney and Harriet Torry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/personal-income-household-spending-coronavirus-march-2020-11588197997
— All Tara Reade’s Deniers The Democrats who attacked Brett Kavanaugh duck and cover for Joe Biden. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/all-tara-reades-deniers-11588266554
— De Blasio’s ‘Message’ to Jews Other demographic groups get only sympathy when hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. – Jeff Ballabon and Mark Goldfeder
https://www.wsj.com/articles/de-blasios-message-to-jews-11588266378
— An Allied Plan to Depend Less on China The U.S., Australia, Japan and India already have a forum for coordination. – Paula J. Dobriansky
https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-allied-plan-to-depend-less-on-china-11588288513
— McDonald’s Sales Fall as Coronavirus Pandemic Changes Dining Habits Burger chain sees disruptions lasting for months; ‘getting back that breakfast business will be critical for us’ – Heather Haddon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mcdonalds-sales-drop-6-11588248343

FORBES
— COVID-19 Layoff Or Pretext For Age Discrimination Against Older Employees? – Eric Bachman (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc. as pretexts to not hire Republicans, to not promote Republicans, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, conservative, patriotic, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericbachman/2020/04/30/covid-19-layoff-or-pretext-for-age-discrimination-against-older-employees/#227e2e364c56

JD SUPRA
— EEOC Offers Guidance To Employers Preparing To Reopen Their Workplaces
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-offers-guidance-to-employers-85442/

DAILY MAIL
— Illinois’ billionaire governor dodges question about his wife leaving town to see out coronavirus pandemic on their $12.1 million equine estate in Florida as he extends stay-at-home order to May 30 – FRANCES MULRANEY
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8275807/Illinois-billionaire-governor-dodges-question-wife-leaving-town-pandemic.html

April 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Stay-at-home order with new rules, mask requirement takes effect Friday, faces 3rd lawsuit IL sees 2nd highest daily COVID-19 death toll, cases surpass 52K – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-new-stay-at-home-order-faces-3rd-lawsuit/6139616/
— DuPage County mayors ask governor for extended stay-at-home order exemption to reopen businesses – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dupage-co-mayors-ask-for-stay-at-home-order-exemption-to-reopen-businesses/6138947/

NBC5
— After Rep. Sued to Open Illinois, Data Shows His Community Doesn’t Meet Guidelines to Reopen State Rep. John Cabello’s home county has seen a steep rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths in the last part of April. New testing in his community also does not meet national standards – Katy Smyser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/after-lawmaker-sued-over-stay-at-home-order-data-shows-his-own-community-doesnt-come-close-to-meeting-guidelines-for-reopening/2264281/
— 2,563 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois, Bringing State Total to 52,918 The additional cases and deaths come as officials believe Illinois is near a peak
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2563-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-illinois-bringing-state-total-to-52910/2264462/
— Illinois Church Sues Pritzker in Federal Court Over Extended Stay-at-Home Order It’s the third such lawsuit filed surrounding the extended order, which takes effect Friday and continues through May 30
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-church-sues-pritzker-in-federal-court-over-extended-stay-at-home-order/2264518/
— Sex Assault Allegation Raises Questions for Biden, Democrats Tensions are heightened because Biden himself has not yet said anything about the allegation
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/sex-assault-allegation-raises-questions-for-biden-democrats/2264573/

CBS2
— Northwest Illinois Church’s Lawsuit Against Stay-At-Home Order Accuses Gov. JB Pritzker Of ‘Illegal And Discriminatory Hostility To Religious Practice’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/30/northwest-illinois-churchs-lawsuit-against-stay-at-home-order-accuses-gov-jb-pritzker-of-illegal-and-discriminatory-hostility-to-religious-practice/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports 141 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours; 2nd highest daily death toll since crisis began
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-141-covid-19-deaths-in-last-24-hours-2nd-highest-daily-death-toll-since-crisis-began
— Armed Michigan protesters storm state Capitol in opposition to stay-at-home order
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/armed-michigan-protesters-storm-state-capitol-in-opposition-to-stay-at-home-order
— US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid – Christopher Rugaber
https://www.fox32chicago.com/money/us-jobless-claims-soar-past-30-million-as-3-8-million-more-workers-seek-aid

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 2,563 new known COVID-19 cases and 141 fatalities reported — the second-highest daily totals since start of outbreak
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200430-rlzp34fdffb6rkhg6vgnvq2jvu-story.html
— Illinois GOP congressman ask Pritzker to begin reopening state’s economy – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-congress-pritzker-20200430-bac35qwzp5bphijsz4hp52i3oe-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The letter, signed by Reps. John Shimkus of Collinsville, Adam Kinzinger of Channahon, Rodney Davis of Taylorville, Mike Bost of Murphysboro and Darin LaHood of Peoria, appears to have come a day after they spoke to Pritzker by phone. The letter references matters “discussed on the call yesterday.”)
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city government worker layoffs a last resort, but preferable to a property tax hike – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lori-lightfoot-taxes-layoffs-20200430-mrc37zzktbdp3clgphnfuox3su-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you if you do not wear a mask.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-masks-pritzker-pence-coronavirus-pandemic-zorn-20200430-3nkc5nana5dordu2l7r2z5ghru-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 141 more coronavirus deaths — second highest daily toll — with extended stay-at-home order to begin Friday With almost 270,000 tests performed, Gov J.B. Pritzker’s office said Illinois is ranked seventh in the nation for total testing as of April 26. The state is also 20th among all tests completed per capita, and fifth in all states in terms of average completed tests over the last week. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21243188/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-covid-cases-deaths-april-30
— Illinois Latinos catch up to African Americans in coronavirus cases The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,846 cases among Latinos on Wednesday and 10,850 among African Americans. – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21242693/coroanvirus-patients-covid-19-latino-african-american-race-illinois
— Lightfoot vows to purchase a million masks and distribute them to needy Chicagoans Given the state mandate to wear masks in closed public places, Chicagoans probably will be “living with masks” until there’s a vaccine. “I don’t believe in issuing mandates and not giving people the tools” to comply, the mayor said. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21243314/coronavirus-free-masks-chicago-covid-19-lightfoot
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Life is a “zero-sum-game.” To “aggressively court” groups is extremely divisive. To “aggressively court” a group is to promise to discriminate against other groups. To “aggressively court” minorities, females, younger people, those who have less money, members of a certain religion, etc. is to promise to discriminate against Whites, males, older people, those who have more money, members of other religions, etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/30/21242725/joe-biden-2020-presidential-election-bernie-sanders-latino-vote-senate-democrats-marlen-garcia
— The house doesn’t always win: Casinos already lost $100 million as COVID-19 keeps them shut ‘until further notice’ All Illinois gambling operations have been suspended since March 16. The industry had never faced an extended shutdown since the state’s first riverboat casino set sail in 1991. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/30/21243409/illinois-casinos-gambling-coronavirus-covid-shutdown
— Feast to famine: Campaign Trail 2020 now the road less traveled The stay-at-home order put the brakes on much activity across Illinois – from bars and barber shops to baseball diamonds and beaches. And as important as it all is to politicians, hand-shaking, door-knocking and glad-handing for contributions are not deemed essential business. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/30/21241500/covid-19-campaign-trail-2020-kim-foxx-pat-obrien-states-attorney-mannys-coronavirus
— Downstate health officials see no link between COVID-19 patient’s alleged violation and court ruling Richland County health officials said the woman’s actions were not sparked by the ruling, which only applied to the legislator. “I’ve spoken directly with the patient,” Micah Drummond, public health nurse told the Chicago Sun-Times. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/30/21243108/downstate-health-officials-covid-19-richland-bailey-pritzker-coronavirus
— The importance of unions is more obvious than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic Of all the injustices exposed by this public health crisis, the risks faced by non-union workers are the most apparent. – Gary Perinar
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21242986/organized-labor-unions-chicago-regional-council-carpenters-gary-perinar-pandemic-coronavirus

DAILY HERALD
— 141 more COVID-19 deaths; Waukegan gets drive-through testing site – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200430/141-more-covid-19-deaths-waukegan-gets-drive-through-testing-site
— Amazon profit falls as pandemic-related costs rise – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200430/business/304309910/
— COVID-19 antibody testing met with scrutiny in suburbs, Illinois – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200430/covid-19-antibody-testing-met-with-scrutiny-in-suburbs-illinois
— Opposition to Lake County pay-freeze plan disappears – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200430/opposition-to-lake-county-pay-freeze-plan-disappears-
— US jobless claims soar past 30 million; Europe reeling also – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200430/business/304309944/
— Lake County sheriff sues health department for COVID-19 patient information – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200430/lake-county-sheriff-sues-health-department-for-covid-19-patient-information

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Now a church is suing Pritzker over his stay-home order An Evangelical church in northwest Illinois follows the lead of two state lawmakers, asserting the governor’s mandate violates its religious rights. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/now-church-suing-pritzker-over-his-stay-home-order
— Lockdown critics may have some valid points It’s always worth listening to smart people with ideas that go against the grain. – JOE NOCERA
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/lockdown-critics-may-have-some-valid-points
— Throwing grandma under the COVID-19 bus Increasing calls to reopen the state fast because COVID mostly just hits sick old people ignore what we don’t know about this disease—and violate all that this country should stand for. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/throwing-grandma-under-covid-19-bus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats put illegals ahead of citizens of America.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/city-hall-scores-win-sanctuary-city-fight-trump-administration

SUBURBAN LIFE
— 19 additional COVID-19 deaths reported Thursday in DuPage County   County eclipses 3,000 total cases, including 164 deaths
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/30/19-additional-covid-19-deaths-reported-thursday-in-dupage-county/anzwuop/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Due Process: Illinois business and citizen road map to freedom – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/due-process-illinois-business-and-citizen-road-map-to-freedom/

CAPITOL FAX
— Breen files federal lawsuit against Pritzker EO on behalf of church
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/30/breen-files-federal-lawsuit-against-pritzker-eo-on-behalf-of-church/
— More than 1 in 6 American workers have filed for unemployment benefits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/30/more-than-1-in-6-american-workers-have-filed-for-unemployment-benefits/
— 2,563 new cases, 141 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/30/2563-new-cases-141-additional-deaths/
— IDHS reports 208 staffers and 257 residents have tested positive, while 5 staffers and 4 residents have died
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/30/idhs-reports-208-staffers-and-257-residents-have-tested-positive-while-5-staffers-and-4-residents-have-died/
— Ezike and Pritkzer talk testing – 65 new test sites open – Pritzker talks about May 1 easing – Responds to new federal lawsuit, references Trump plan – “We’re gonna keep doing what we need to do to keep people safe” – Again references how state is following Trump’s phase-in plan – Nobody’s gonna “run in and break up a gathering of churchgoers” – Repeats that convening is up to the legislature – Asked if non-existent state agency could help with unemployment claims – Explains that, just like Indiana, Illinois cities can imposes tighter restrictions – Points out to complaining Rockford reporter that he lives in a hot spot – “Good dialogue” with GOP delegation – Repeats that the legislature has authority over rent control – Points out Chicago has responsibility for cleaning mass transit – Dr. Ezike explains dropping positivity rates – Ezike explains “excess deaths” – Says state will test factory and retail workers “As fast as possible” – Explains airbridge – Again references White House’s re-opening plan – Talks face masks – Ezike talks what happens after food manufacturer outbreak
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/30/ezike-and-pritkzer-talk-testing-65-new-test-sites-open-pritzker-talks-about-may-1-easing/

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The United Nations promotes illegal immigration, that is, the United Nations promotes the destruction of nations..
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/04/30/un-urges-govts-release-illegal-migrants-provide-access-healthcare-housing/

PATRIOT POST
— No Doubt, the Left Hates Grassroots Americans From verbal smears to actual violence, leftists are increasingly angrily intolerant. – Harold Hutchison (DIERSEN: How strongly does the left hate grassroots Americans in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? The more of the following that you are, the more that you are a grassroots American: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70304-no-doubt-the-left-hates-grassroots-americans-2020-04-30

THE HILL
— The Memo: The surprising popularity of the Great Lockdown – NIALL STANAGE (DIERSEN: Trump-haters are happy because the longer the lockdown, the more likely that they will defeat Trump and defeat all the other Republican candidates on November 3, 2020.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/495573-the-memo-the-surprising-popularity-of-the-great-lockdown?rnd=1588285624

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats Assail McConnell for Bringing Senate Back Amid Pandemic – Sheryl Gay Stolberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/us/politics/senate-coronavirus-mcconnell.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Coronavirus crisis appears to hit professional and public-sector jobs once considered safe The pandemic’s assault on U.S. jobs has entered a frightening new stage, one that could signal a deeper recession and a longer recovery. – Andrew Van Dam
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/30/jobless-claims-industry/
— Wall Street powers through waves of bad economic news to one of its best months in decades The S&P 500 surged 12 percent in April, its strongest showing since 1987, even as the nation saw its economy shrivel – Thomas Heath
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/30/stocks-markets-today-coronavirus/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Limit Governors’ Emergency Powers Residents and business owners want lockdown relief, but few legislatures have any way to intervene. – Dan McConchie
https://www.wsj.com/articles/limit-governors-emergency-powers-11588288560

COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW
— Fighting misinformation during a pandemic – Mathew Ingram (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write book about my aforesaid critics/opponents. I would focus on those in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. Of course, they have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work for them.)
https://www.cjr.org/the_media_today/fighting-misinformation-during-a-global-pandemic.php

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Thinks He Can Make China Pay for the Virus Like Mexico Paid for the Wall.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/trump-china-lab-intelligence-coronavirus-reparations.html

DAILY BEAST
— Indiana Postal Worker Shot Dead After Refusing to Deliver Mail to Man With Aggressive Dog – Pilar Melendez
https://www.thedailybeast.com/indiana-postal-worker-angela-summers-killed-by-tony-cushingberry-mays-due-to-suspended-mail-cops-say

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Morbid Ideology Behind the Drive to Reopen America. The right has mobilized a small army of true believers willing to die in the defense of a less just world.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/157505/morbid-ideology-behind-drive-reopen-america.
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Give Me Meat and Give Them Death. Trump’s executive order requiring industrial meatpackers to keep operating is murder.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/157501/give-meat-give-death