Tag: POT

January 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump impeachment trial: Republicans lack votes to block John Bolton, other witnesses – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-trial-gets-more-pointed-with-bolton-book-at-the-center/5887841/
— Gov. JB Pritzker delivers State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-delivers-state-of-the-state-address-wednesday/5887994/
— Man facing marijuana charge starts smoking in front of Tennessee judge
https://abc7chicago.com/5888062/

NBC5
— Pritzker Takes Aim at Corruption in State of the State Address “We must root out the purveyors of greed and corruption — in both parties — whose presence infects the bloodstream of government,” Pritzker said – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-to-deliver-state-of-the-state-address/2209563/

CBS2
— Illinois Discloses New Problems With Voter Registration – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/29/state-discloses-new-problems-with-voter-registration/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/29/city-announces-cannabis-resource-fair-on-saturday-to-help-chicagoans-navigate-legal-weed-industry/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Former Springfield mayor, Sangamon County coroner killed in plane crash A small plane carrying Frank Edwards, his wife, Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards, and another man crashed in a central Illinois field Tuesday. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/29/21113764/frank-edwards-cinda-dead-plane-crash-springfield-mayor
— Pritzker urges ethics reform in State of the State address: ‘ We must root out the purveyors of greed and corruption’ The governor said it’s time for Illinois to enact a revolving-door policy: “Elected officials shouldn’t be allowed to retire and immediately start lobbying their former colleagues. … It’s wrong, and it’s got to stop.” – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/1/29/21113730/pritzker-state-of-the-state-address-corruption-lobbying
— Peggy Hubbard, U.S. Senate Republican candidate profile Her top legislative priorities include taxes and the elimination of wasteful spending. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/29/21086039/peggy-hubbard-us-senate-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois needs to ‘root out the purveyors of greed and corruption’ in State of State speech – JAMIE MUNKS, DAN PETRELLA and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-state-of-the-state-20200129-vs7zy7ctbfcxpfzxjz3run3oli-story.html
— Faux Dem convention at Stevenson High School aims at Trump, draws GOP fire – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-stevenson-democratic-meeting-st-0130-20200129-dm3tyun4crczdlctejxgryzwji-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-marijuana-st-0130-20200129-uiapxrhs3nee5od4tqkkwjkt4u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote protest-style hair.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-black-student-locs-barred-from-graduation-0129-20200129-5peptdf3sjhdrdldqhb3r2sggm-story.html
— Kim Foxx, Jussie Smollett and the questions special prosecutor Dan Webb should answer – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-jussie-smollett-kim-foxx-chicago-crime-dan-webb-20200129-jwzn72vqqfhbvnyarmlfdqyjqi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Fearing Bolton’s impeachment testimony, GOP senators battle possible outbreak of ‘information virus'”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-impeachment-bolton-testify-questions-hearing-gop-huppke-20200129-qcer27g7cvcefcw3qw7ufpgnju-story.html
— Establishment Democrats face a dilemma: How to do in Bernie Sanders without alienating his young voters – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-bernie-sanders-democrats-kass-20200129-hnwvtjgbs5aqplmd55vj7v357a-story.html
— State moves on airport, casinos and cannabis are making major impacts in south suburbs — and so is corruption; ‘Every legislator should be put on notice’ – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-pritzker-state-address-st-0130-20200129-acq3xcc2njf63haoi5gy7q2e24-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Enough is enough’: Amid anonymous mailers, robocalls, Elk Grove mayor starts ‘naming names’ – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/enough-is-enough-amid-anonymous-mailers-robocalls-elk-grove-mayor-starts-naming-names
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on Tuesday lashed out at a local developer and other political opponents, accusing them of being behind a series of anonymous robocalls and campaign-style mailers ahead of a March 17 term limits referendum that could remove him from office. It’s not the first time the mayor has spoken from the village board dais about Mario Gullo of George Gullo Development Corp., but his public statements during a board meeting Tuesday night were his most direct and extensive about Gullo and others to date.)
— Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park mayors encouraged by Washington, D.C. visit – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/hoffman-estates-hanover-park-mayors-encourgaged-by-washington-dc-visit
— Candidates sought to replace Didech on Lake County Board (DIERSEN: If the voters in Lake County District 20 voted to fill the Board vacancy instead of the current Board members, who would apply?) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/candidates-sought-to-replace-didech-on-lake-county-board
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Candidates must be at least 18 years old, registered to vote, a county resident for a year and live within District 20, which includes Buffalo Grove, portions of Long Grove and nearby unincorporated areas. Those interested can submit a resume, letter of interest and supporting material by Feb. 19 to countyboard@lakecountyil.gov, or to Lake County Board Chairwoman Sandy Hart, county board office, 10th Floor, 18 North County St., Waukegan, IL 60085.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— GOP race to unseat House newcomer Underwood heats up As a major national group backs state Sen. Sue Rezin in the Republican primary, another contender, state Sen. Jim Oberweis, opens his own wallet to the tune of $1 million. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/gop-race-unseat-house-newcomer-underwood-heats
— Pritzker’s State of the State address: Full text Property tax relief, pensions and more: Read the Illinois governor’s plan here.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/pritzkers-state-state-address-full-text

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wgntv.com/2020/01/29/cannabis-resource-fair-set-for-saturday/

WGN RADIO
— Chicago Tribune Columnist Kristen McQueary: How our politicians mask bribery
https://wgnradio.com/2020/01/29/chicago-tribune-columnist-kristen-mcqueary-how-our-politicians-mask-bribery/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Legal representation sought for dogs, cats in abuse cases – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Legal-representation-sought-for-dogs-cats-in-15014695.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Constituents ‘die in’ at Foster’s Joliet office over health care, climate change Demonstrators want Foster to support Medicare for All, Green New Deal legislation – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/01/28/constituents-die-in-at-fosters-joliet-office-over-health-care-climate-change/arytj2l/

HOI ABC
— Sangamon County Coroner and former Springfield alderman killed in plane crash – Molly Jirasek
https://hoiabc.com/2020/01/28/sangamon-county-coroner-and-former-springfield-mayor-killed-in-plane-crash/

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wglt.org/post/delavan-cannabis-sparking-revolution#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility’ In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns – TERRY GROSS
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/election-meltdown-real-possibility-2020-presidential-race-author-warns#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood’s New Finance Director Rose Wallace Introduces Herself
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/il-14-lauren-underwoods-new-finance-director-rose-wallace-introduces-herself/ 
— Why Do the Democrats Want to Run Their Judicial Candidate Against Mary McClellan?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/why-do-the-democrats-want-to-run-their-judicial-candidate-against-mary-mcclellan/ 
— IL-14: Second Congressional Candidates Forum Tomorrow Night
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/il-06-il-14-mchenry-county-candidates-forums-schedule-from-league-of-women-voters/ 
— David McSweeney’s Vindication on Red Light Camera Legislation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/david-mcsweeneys-vindication-on-red-lighmt-camera-legislation/ 
— Red Light Camera Opponent Former State Senator Dan Duffy Weighs In
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/red-light-camera-opponent-former-state-senator-dan-duffy-weighs-in/ 
— Psst. Don’t Tell People Sandoval Is a Democrat
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/psst-dont-tell-people-sandoval-is-a-democrat/ 
— Governor’s State of the State Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/governors-state-of-the-state-speech/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Responds to Attacks from Ted Gradel and Sue Rezin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/il-14-jim-oberweis-responds-to-attacks-from-ted-gradel-and-sue-rezin/ 
— McConchie Comments on State of the State Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/mcconchie-comments-on-state-of-the-state-speech/ 
— DeWitte Comments on State of the State Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/dewitte-comments-on-state-of-the-state-speech/ 
— Skillicorn Comments on State of the State Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/skillicorn-comments-on-state-of-the-state-speech/ 
— Weber Asks More Time Until Foster Kids Put into Managed Care
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/weber-asks-more-time-until-foster-kids-put-into-managed-care/ 
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Fundraiser Monday in Cary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/il-14-catalina-lauf-fundraiser-monday-in-cary/ 
— Ugaste Reacts to State of the State Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/ugaste-reacts-to-state-of-the-state-speech/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— POLITICAL GROUPS RESPOND TO PRITZKER’S 2020 STATE OF STATE ADDRESS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/political-groups-respond-to-pritzkers-2020-state-of-state-address-.html
— BUSINESS GROUPS REACT TO GOV PRITKZER’S 2020 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/business-groups-react-to-gov-pritkzers-2020-state-of-the-state-address.html
— GOP HOUSE MEMBERS RESPOND TO GOV PRITZKER’S 2020 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/gop-house-members-respond-to-gov-pritzkers-2020-state-of-the-state-address.html


CAPITOL FAX
— Frank and Cinda Edwards perish in plane crash
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/29/frank-and-cinda-edwards-perish-in-plane-crash/
— Kinzinger praises Illinois nukes, demands action, but won’t say if he supports another bailout
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/29/kinzinger-praises-illinois-nukes-demands-action-but-wont-say-if-he-supports-another-bailout/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Joe Biden says he needs a VP who can be president ‘because I’m an old guy’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/29/joe-biden-says-he-needs-a-vp-who-can-be-president-/
— Rudy Giuliani: John Bolton is a ‘backstabber’ – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/29/rudy-giuliani-john-bolton-backstabber/
— Trump says Bolton would have embroiled U.S. in ‘World War Six’ if he hadn’t been fired – Dave Boyer (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would still be hosting a breakfast meeting the third Saturday of every month except August and December, a picnic in August, and a Christmas party in December.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/29/trump-says-bolton-would-have-embroiled-us-world-wa/

GOPUSA
— Denver invites violent crime by snubbing ICE
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83632

BREITBART
— Michigan State Launches ‘Undocumented’ Website with Goal to ‘Reduce Apprehension’ of Illegals – ALANA MASTRANGELO2
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/01/29/michigan-state-launches-undocumented-website-with-goal-to-reduce-apprehension-of-illegals/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Cost of Sacrificing Public, Private Health Insurance for ‘Medicare for All’ – Robert Moffit and Douglas Holtz-Eakin 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/01/29/the-cost-of-sacrificing-public-private-health-insurance-for-medicare-for-all/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Former ICE Director: AOC Is Making ICE’s Job ‘More Dangerous’ – Eric Scheiner
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/former-ice-director-aoc-making-ices-job-more-dangerous

NEWS BUSTERS
— Conspiracy Theories Abound on PBS: Violent Trump Voters? U.S. Turning Into Nazi Germany? – Scott Whitlock
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/scott-whitlock/2020/01/29/conspiracy-theories-abound-pbs-violent-trump-voters-us-turning

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy? What the Left just can’t deliver. – Dennis Prager
https://cms.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/01/why-are-so-many-young-people-unhappy-dennis-prager

CNN
— Labor law makes it too hard to start unions. Workers deserve a bigger voice – Alexander Hertel-Fernandez
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/29/perspectives/labor-union-laws/index.html

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/trumps-immigration-rule-is-cruel-and-racistbut-its-nothing-new

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Enforcing E-Verify incompatible with U.S. reliance on unauthorized workers: Dallas Fed working paper – Erin Douglas
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/bizfeed/article/Enforcing-E-Verify-incompatible-with-U-S-15013737.php

January 29 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/city-to-announce-lineup-for-cannabis-resource-fair/5887582/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: The number of homeless kids in Chicago grows.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/28/21112098/chicago-public-schools-homeless-students-teachers-contract-ctu-chicago-union
— Cresco Labs faces questions over potential for crime, public pot use during community meeting on proposed downtown dispensary  The packed meeting at a Maggiano’s restaurant located a block from Cresco’s proposed location was the first held in the city after a slew of cannabis firms began applying to open the first round of standalone recreational pot stores. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/28/21112911/cresco-labs-faces-questions-crime-public-pot-use-community-meeting-on-proposed-downtown-dispensary

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ activity promote those who promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-rush-hospital-new-lgbtq-services-tt-01192020-20200121-hgw5g3pwuzfu3ezvwhaxd6btqu-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump-supporters for hate crimes. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-met-chicago-hate-crimes-20200129-wkpdsscambbvpfum3i7ghojkuy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage towns asking state to restore funding – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200128/dupage-towns-asking-state-to-restore-funding
— 14th District GOP candidates share plans to save, revamp Social Security – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/14th-district-gop-candidates-share-plans-to-save-revamp-social-security
— 11th District Republican candidates aligned on several key issues – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/11th-district-republican-candidates-aligned-on-several-key-issues
— Automatic voter registration glitch needs attention – Brett Rowland
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200129/automatic-voter-registration-glitch-needs-attention
— 11th District Democratic hopefuls debate the wealth gap – Madhu Krishnamurthy (DIERSEN: According to your critics/opponents, why do you have more money? According to my critics/opponents, I have more money a) because I, my parents, my grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors unfairly benefitted from discrimination against minorities and against females, b) because I have unfairly had good health, c) because I unfairly avoided the draft, d) because the federal government unfairly grossly overpaid me, e) because I unfairly married someone who has income and savings, and f) because we unfairly gave up trying to have children, we unfairly did not adopt, and we unfairly did not become foster parents.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200129/11th-district-democratic-hopefuls-debate-the-wealth-gap

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Democrats. 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200128/londrigan-on-democrat-list-to-flip-house-seat-from-red-to-blue

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Winnebago County’s former HR chief sues County Board for wrongful termination – Isaac Guerrero
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200128/winnebago-countys-former-hr-chief-sues-county-board-for-wrongful-termination

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— ‘I want to see merit-based immigration’ US Senate candidate Hubbard speaks to La Salle County Tea Party – Michael Urbanec
https://www.newstrib.com/2020/01/29/i-want-to-see-merit-based-immigration/a5n53at/

NEWS CHANNEL 20 & WEEK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/recreational-marijuana-sales-still-booming-after-one-month
https://week.com/2020/01/28/cannabis-growers-community-investment/

CHICAGO NOW
— Case Shiller: Chicago Area Falls To Last Place In Home Price Growth – Gary Lucido
http://www.chicagonow.com/getting-real/2020/01/case-shiller-chicago-area-falls-to-last-place-in-home-price-growth/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Posts Comparison Piece
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/il-14-ted-gradel-posts-comparison-piece/ 
— “Balls to the Wall” Red Light Camera Protection Racket in State Senate Admitted
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/balls-to-the-wall-red-light-camera-protection-racket-in-state-senate-admitted/ 
— Write-In Candidates for Precinct Committeeperson
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/write-in-candidates-for-precinct-committeeperson/ 
— IL-14: Second Congressional Candidates Forum Thursday Night
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/il-06-il-14-mchenry-county-candidates-forums-schedule-from-league-of-women-voters/ 
— IL-14: Sue Rezin’s First Mailer with Discernment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/il-14-sue-rezins-first-mailer-with-discernment/ 
— Another Democratic Party Crook Off to Prison
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/another-democratic-party-crook-off-to-prison/ 
— Attorney General Says DCFS Denial of Request for Disciplinary Records for AJ Caseworkers Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovi Worthy of “Further Action”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/28/attorney-general-says-dcfs-denial-of-request-for-disciplinary-records-for-aj-caseworkers-worthy-of-further-action/
— Red Light Camera Opponent Former State Senator Dan Duffy Weighs In
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/red-light-camera-opponent-former-state-senator-dan-duffy-weighs-in/ 
— Percentage of Municipal Property Taxes Taken by Employee Pensions (DIERSEN: What percent of federal income taxes are taken by federal pensions?)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/29/percentage-of-municipal-property-taxes-taken-by-employee-pensions/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Anti-Trump protesters plan to ‘light a political fire’ outside Senate impeachment trial – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/28/refuse-fascism-plans-anti-trump-protest-outside-se/
— New Jersey, latest pro-Trump hot spot, voted for Hillary Clinton by 14 points in 2016 – Cheryl K. Chumley (DIERSEN: How far is the nearest pro-Trump hot spot to where you live?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/29/new-jersey-latest-pro-trump-hot-spot-voted-hillary/
— How the Trump impeachment sets a precedent that will burden future presidents Washington’s acute bickering and commonplace paralysis – Dennis Lennox
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/28/how-the-trump-impeachment-sets-a-precedent-that-wi/
— Trump rally rouses New Jersey shore town to life – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/28/trump-rally-rouses-new-jersey-shore-town-to-life/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Warren, Sanders Endorsed By Labor Leader Accused of Race, Age Discrimination – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/politics/warren-sanders-endorsed-by-labor-leader-accused-of-race-age-discrimination/

BREITBART
— CNN Segment Ridicules Trump Supporters as Illiterate ‘Rubes’ – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/01/28/nolte-cnn-segment-ridicules-trump-supporters-as-illiterate-rubes/

TOWNHALL
— Hillary Puts Bernie Into Her Basket of Deplorables – Pat Buchanan (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents treat me like I am a deplorable. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who hypocritically paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://townhall.com/columnists/patbuchanan/2020/01/24/hillary-puts-bernie-into-her-basket-of-deplorables-n2560015
— Coronavirus Spreads Through Globalism – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2020/01/29/draft-n2560270
— Red China’s Infection of US Classrooms – Michelle Malkin
https://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2020/01/29/red-chinas-infection-of-us-classrooms-n2560290

HOT AIR
— Trump Rally Data Shows A Clear Winning Coalition In 2020
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/01/trump-rally-data-shows-clear-winning-coalition-2020/

MCCLATCHY DC
— ‘He can win all across the country:’ Biden pushes for late electability surge in Iowa – ALEX ROARTY (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the less electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article239729593.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Are Democratic Voters Truly Divided by Ideology? – Lynn Vavreck and Chris Tausanovitch (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to vote for a Democrat is to shout that you hate and that you want to get rid of once and for all 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.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/upshot/democratic-voters-ideology-common-opinions.html
— A Primary From the Right? Not in Trump’s G.O.P. With Republicans now unified, it is difficult to find a district where a challenger can credibly claim that the incumbent has been insufficiently supportive of the president. – Elaina Plott
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/us/politics/pennsylvania-republicans-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Why We’re Polarized’ shows how media, emotion, politicians and more are dividing Americans Ezra Klein explains the political science for you. – Dan Hopkins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on dividing the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, churches, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. They focus on turning those who are members of Group A against those who are members of Group B. Members of Group A 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, non-poor people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/01/29/why-were-polarized-shows-how-media-emotion-politicians-more-are-dividing-americans/

THE CITY
— DOES YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD REFLECT YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS? – Rachel Holliday Smith, Ann Choi, and Clifford Michel (DIERSEN: What are the demographics (political affiliation, conservative/moderate/liberal, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, education, religion, national origin, income, net worth, gun ownership, health status, veteran status, length of time you have been in your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township/ward, county, and Illinois and length of time your ancestors have been in America, etc.) of your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township/ward, and your county? To what extent do those who represent you reflect the demographics of those in your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township/ward, and your county?)
https://thecity.nyc/2020/01/does-your-community-board-reflect-you-and-your-neighbors.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: U.S. National Debt Will Rise to 98% of GDP by 2030, CBO Projects Deficits will exceed $1 trillion a year for at least 11 years, budget office says – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-national-debt-will-rise-to-98-of-gdp-by-2030-cbo-projects-11580238089
— The Electric-Vehicle Road Test Eight Reporters, Three Continents, and Hours and Hours of Charging
https://www.wsj.com/
— Tech Giants’ New Appeal to Governments: Please Regulate Us Facing probes and growing public backlash, top leaders at Microsoft, Apple, Google and Facebook call publicly for new laws – Sebastian Herrera (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want laws, like Affirmative Action, that they can use to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-giants-new-appeal-to-governments-please-regulate-us-11580126502

FORTUNE
— Debates weren’t enough, so Fortune and Time’s Up asked the 2020 candidates about gender equality – EMMA HINCHLIFFE (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. Virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government had spouses and/or children to support. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that employees who had dependents should get preference over employees like me who never had dependents.)
https://fortune.com/2020/01/29/debates-werent-enough-so-fortune-and-times-up-asked-the-2020-candidates-about-gender-equality/

FORBES
— Undocumented Employees: What Franchise Owners Need To Know About Hiring – Don Daszkowski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/01/29/undocumented-employees-what-franchise-owners-need-to-know-about-hiring/

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Eternally Unvetted Bernie Sanders No matter how much his record has been covered by the media and his ideas attacked, his opponents persist in claiming he has escaped scrutiny. – DAVID SESSIONS (DIERSEN: If you have ever painted yourself as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, the higher the office that you run for, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will scrutinize you. Sooner or later, they will publish everything that you have done that a religious person, conservative person, and/or Republican person would not have done.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/156333/eternally-unvetted-bernie-sanders

January 27 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Bryant’s Helicopter Flew in Fog That Grounded Other Choppers The cause of the crash was unknown, but conditions at the time were such that the Los Angeles Police Department and the county sheriff’s department grounded their helicopters. – Stefanie Dazio
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/bryants-helicopter-flew-in-fog-that-grounded-other-choppers/2207862/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Ethics reform in Illinois? Go after party leaders or go home – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-corruption-ethics-reform-20200127-w5yumhxvd5f7niduehsnmkr3ya-story.html
— A lesson for Holocaust Remembrance Day: Anti-Semitism never died — it just lay dormant – Ron Grossman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ct-anti-semitism-holocaust-remembrance-day-20200127-xrv4udeh6fd2pgmutvmbckzbhq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200126/news/301269998

MEDILL REPORTS
— CHICAGO POLICE PLANS TO TAP CITY-WIDE LGBT LIAISON – Adam Rhodes (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Chicago officially get rid of all individuals, all organizations, and all companies that do not promote LGBTQ activity?) 
https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/chicago-police-plans-to-tap-city-wide-lgbt-liaison/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Helicopter in crash that killed Kobe Bryant previously owned by state of Illinois Sold in 2015 to save costs – Ben Orner
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/01/27/helicopter-in-crash-that-killed-kobe-bryant-previously-owned-by-state-of-illinois/asmoyob/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Special prosecutor to review allegations against Urbana legislator – Mary Schenk
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/courts-police-fire/special-prosecutor-to-review-allegations-against-urbana-legislator/article_c9f37c40-4924-528f-a2fa-d54a633854c7.html

FOX ST. LOUIS
— East St. Louis official facing major fines runs as write-in – AP

East St. Louis official facing major fines runs as write-in

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://depauliaonline.com/45845/news/states-attorney-kim-foxx-talks-expungement-after-illinois-cannabis-bill/

WIREPOINTS
— Stonewalled Again on Savings Claimed from Illinois Pension Buyout Program – Wirepoints Original – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/put-up-or-shut-up-on-savings-claimed-from-illinois-pension-buyout-program-wirepoints-original/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TO KEEP AFRICAN AMERICANS SAFE, TARGET CRIMINALS, NOT POLICE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/to-keep-african-americans-safe-target-criminals-not-police.html
— HOW TO END WHITE PRIVILEGE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/how-to-end-white-privilege.html

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Northwestern University Student Government Votes Against Free Speech Resolution – Matthew Pinna (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs make it clear that they want to abolish the First Amendment and get rid of all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time once and for all.) 
https://freebeacon.com/issues/northwestern-student-government-votes-against-free-speech-resolution/

GOPUSA
— Democrats like Hillary fight cleaning up voter rolls to remove dead or departed persons
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83548
— Joe Biden shines spotlight on left’s insane love for illegal aliens – Cheryl Chumley
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83477

TOWNHALL
— Why It’s Safe to Declare Trump Victory Over the 2019 Migrant Crisis. But Violent Caravans Aim to Take It Away – Todd Bensman
https://townhall.com/columnists/toddbensman/2020/01/27/why-its-safe-to-declare-trump-victory-over-the-2019-migrant-crisis-but-violent-caravans-aim-to-take-it-away-n2560113
— Will Democrats Take Up Arms To Remove ‘Dictator’ Trump Or Are They All Talk? – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/01/27/will-democrats-take-up-arms-to-remove-dictator-trump-or-are-they-all-talk-n2560115

FEDERALIST
— If Bernie Sanders Is a Sexist, So Is Everyone Else Is civil conversation possible—or even worth having—when words like ‘sexist’ have lost all their meaning? – Caroline D’Agati (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that not just Republicans, but everyone else is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/01/27/if-bernie-sanders-is-a-sexist-so-is-everyone-else/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘White House and white people’: CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin diversity-checks Trump’s legal team – Tom Tillison (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against 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/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/01/26/white-house-and-white-people-cnns-jeffrey-toobin-diversity-checks-trumps-legal-team-879656

NATIONAL REVIEW
— What Does It Mean to ‘Stand Together’? – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/lets-talk-about-unity-less-and-act-on-it-more/

CBS NEWS
— Mike Bloomberg rallies Jewish voters with speech decrying nativism – TIM PERRY (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-bloomberg-rallies-jewish-voters-with-speech-decrying-nativism/

NBC NEWS
— What Iowa caucus voters reveal about the Democratic Party If Iowa Caucus demographics look like 2016, that’s a very good sign for Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. – Dante Chinni
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/what-iowa-caucus-voters-reveal-about-democratic-party-n1123221

NEW YORK TIMES
— Iowa Should Never Go First Again The current system is a form of white privilege that warps the process. – David Leonhardt (DIERSEN: What are the demographics of those who live in your precinct? Do they understand that the higher the percentage of those who live in your precinct who are White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, the more that Democrats paint your precinct as being full of White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/opinion/iowa-new-hampshire-primary.html
— Worried Reporters Make a Plea: Please Buy Our Paper As hedge funds take a greater role in newspaper chains, journalists at the Chicago Tribune and elsewhere are sending out an S.O.S. – Marc Tracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/business/media/newspaper-reporters-hedge-funds.html
— Bloomberg Warns of Anti-Semitism ‘Rearing Its Ugly Head’ Speaking at a prominent synagogue near Miami, the former New York City mayor spoke of his Jewish heritage and his support for Israel. – Rebecca R. Ruiz and Elizabeth Dias (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/bloomberg-anti-semitism.html
— Pope Asks Catholics to Say ‘Never Again’ to the Holocaust – Reuters (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/01/26/world/middleeast/26reuters-holocaust-memorial-auschwitz-pope.html
— How the G.O.P. Became the Party of the Left Behind Dayton, Ohio, typifies the forces that have pushed those hurt by economic change toward the Republicans, while affluent places become more Democratic. – Eduardo Porter
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/27/business/economy/republican-party-voters-income.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Social Skills Often Take a Whole Lifetime to Master – Eric Ravenscraft (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present leaders, employees, members, etc. in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc. who focused/focus on getting rid of those who share my demographics.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/smarter-living/adults-guide-to-social-skills.html
— Does Personal Finance Still Work in Our Changing Economy? With a financial system so drastically shifting, what can we do about money? – Kristin Wong (DIERSEN: Virtually all the operatives and dupes who work for my critics/opponents have severe financial, health, and/or other problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/smarter-living/does-personal-finance-still-work-in-our-changing-economy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Bloomberg’s surprising speech on anti-Semitism, Israel and Iran – Jennifer Rubin (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/01/26/bloombergs-surprising-speech/

NEW YORK POST
— Democrats only strategy on impeachment is to make it take as long as possible – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2020/01/26/democrats-only-strategy-on-impeachment-is-to-make-it-take-as-long-as-possible/

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
— Conservative divide pits anti-left against anti-state Does top-down planning from the right work any better than it does from the left? – JONAH GOLDBERG
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2020/01/27/Jonah-Goldberg-Conservative-divide-pits-anti-left-against-anti-state/stories/202001270008

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who promotes voter fraud? ANSWER: 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/01/22/errors-ohio-voter-registration-purge-prompt-call-change/4490821002/
— More Americans are choosing cremation over traditional burials, survey finds – Jazmin Goodwin
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/01/21/more-americans-choose-cremation-over-traditional-burials-survey-finds/4530268002/

DETROIT NEWS
— Condemn cancerous anti-Semitism – Deedee Coleman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2020/01/27/opinion-condemn-cancerous-anti-semitism/4499259002/

BOSTON GLOBE
— Anti-Semitism preceded Auschwitz — and outlived it Hatred of Jews has a long and versatile history, easily adapting to new circumstances. Its effectiveness is such that it doesn’t even require Jews. – Sara J. Bloomfield (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/01/27/opinion/anti-semitism-preceded-auschwitz-outlived-it/

NEWSWEEK
— ANTI-SEMITISM IS WORSE TODAY THAN DURING HITLER’S RISE, SAYS GRANDSON OF GERMAN DIARIST WHO DEFIED NAZIS – BRENDAN COLE (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.newsweek.com/holocaust-hitler-antisemitism-friedrich-kellner-1484061
— INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: SURVIVOR WARNS WESTERN LEADERS HAVE ADOPTED ‘HATE’ AS ‘THEIR SLOGAN’ – DAVID BRENNAN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage anti-Semites to come to America.)
https://www.newsweek.com/holocaust-survivor-sidney-zoltak-warns-western-leaders-adopted-hate-slogan-1484164

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: So Long, California? Goodbye, Texas? Taxpayers Decide Some States Aren’t Worth It After new tax law made it costlier to own a house in many high-price areas, some residents are pulling up stakes – Ben Eisen and Laura Kusisto
https://www.wsj.com/articles/so-long-california-goodbye-texas-taxpayers-decide-some-states-arent-worth-it-11579948200
— The Tax Increases to Come Even Joe Biden would raise the top marginal rate on work to over 50%. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-tax-increases-to-come-11580075160

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Ethical College Admissions: Harvard’s Preferences Jim Jump reviews a paper on how the university treats athletes, legacies and others. (DIERSEN: In the organizations that you are a member of, which groups get preference? In the municipality, township/ward, and county that you live in, which groups get preference? I should write a book about groups that get preference in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County. According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, members of the following groups should get preference: those who are Democrat, Libertarian, Green, RINO, liberal, moderate, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) 
https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/views/2020/01/27/paper-reveals-advantages-harvard-gives-some-groups-admissions-opinion

HR DRIVE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs who run your municipality, your township/ward, your county, Illinois, America, and the world get rid of you.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/record-number-of-companies-named-best-place-to-work-for-lgbtq-equality/571072/

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— The Hardest Part with Digital Subscriptions is Keeping Them – Matt DeRienzo (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want everyone to read/see only what they post/bless on Facebook.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/industry-insight-the-hardest-part-with-digital-subscriptions-is-keeping-them/

January 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump impeachment trial: President’s lawyer says Dems want to ‘overturn’ last election – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/impeachment-trial-lawyer-says-dems-want-to-overturn-last-election/5878113/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sanders opening lead on the field in Iowa as campaign surges across country, new NYT poll finds – JONATHAN MARTIN AND SYDNEY EMBER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-latest-iowa-poll-bernie-sanders-20200125-cqrous3esfbrfk44keolqfebim-story.html
— Mike Pompeo lashes out at NPR reporter, who says secretary of state made her identify Ukraine on a map and suggested America didn’t care – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-mike-pompeo-npr-mary-louise-kelly-20200125-hipkx7o5qvgzppnx22t7s3kyjq-story.html
— ‘Just go ahead. Let’s do this.’ Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg takes on protester at Chicago fundraiser. – BILL RUTHHART (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my “Republican” critics/opponents who hint/imply/argue/shout that I should be barred from promoting, attending, and reporting on Republican political events. Better yet, I should sue them. They hint/imply/argue/shout that my promoting, attending, and reporting on such events causes Republican candidates to lose elections.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-pete-buttigieg-protest-chicago-fundraiser-20200125-schmhxuplvfvdatdmh4rebibc4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The presidential hopeful replied, “I respect your activism, but sometimes love is not expressed by interruption. Sometimes love is expressed in a different way.” Buttigieg then offered a common political tactic to encourage a protester to quiet down — he promised to meet afterward. The protester remained undeterred, shouting some more. That prompted a campaign donor to yell, “You’re not the only one in the room!” After the disruption went on for more than three minutes, Buttigieg finally relented, “You know what? Just go ahead. Let’s do this.” The protester, who identified himself as queer and nonbinary but did not give a name, brought up the South Bend police shooting death last summer of a black robbery suspect, Eric Logan, by a white police officer. The shooting, which the officer’s body camera and dashcam failed to record, remains under investigation. “Mayor Pete, as somebody who says you want to unify communities, as someone who says they want to follow the rules of the road, there are police officers in South Bend who kill people. What’s his name Logan …” the protester said, trying to recall the name of the shooting victim. “Not what’s his name,” a visibly perturbed Buttigieg said. “His name is Eric Logan.” “There’s so many, I can’t keep track anymore,” the protester shot back. “That’s false,” Buttigieg replied. Then, finally, came the question: “How can we trust you will show up for queer and trans people and people of color when there were eight community meetings in South Bend about a police officer who killed someone in your community and you did not go to them?” Buttigieg replied by noting he set up the series of community meetings with “rank-and-file officers to elected leaders to some of my harshest critics, and people who have been in my administration all along” to “empower the community” to help come up with solutions for better policing in South Bend.)

DAILY HERALD
— House is given tape of Trump calling for ambassador’s ouster – AP (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if I had taped what my GAO superiors said to me to force me to take their early retirement “offer,” I would have won Diersen v. GAO.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200124/news/301249880/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Does smelling pot still warrant probable cause? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-does-smelling-pot-still-warrant-probable-cause/article_0451c4d4-19a5-5963-935b-90d37edbf97d.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter – AP (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Since 2005, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized me, denigrated, me, and condemned be as being like Jeff Gannon. Since 2005, they have viciously used against me what happened with GOPUSA, Talon News, and White House Correspondent Jeff Gannon. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talon_News They paint me as being a clone of Jeff Gannon and even worse things. Ever since I became a GOPUSA reporter in 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I ask bad questions at press conferences and share privileged information with reporters that have caused Republican candidates to be defeated and even worse things. Of course, I should sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, and party leaders in Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but a) who do NOT want me to know about their press conferences, b) who do NOT want me to attend their press conferences, c) who do NOT want me to ask questions during their press conferences, d) who do NOT want me to speak with other reporters, e) who have barred me from attending their press conferences, f) who have had me thrown out of their press conferences, and/or g) who do not want me to report on their press conferences.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/pompeo-lashes-out-at-journalist-npr-defends-its-reporter/

WGLT
— After Withdrawal, Eugene Farrell Claims He’s Back in the 17th Congressional GOP Primary – TIM SHELLEY
https://www.wglt.org/post/after-withdrawal-eugene-farrell-claims-hes-back-17th-congressional-gop-primary#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL 14 – Rezin Mails 20-Page Introduction Piece
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/25/il-14-rezin-mails-20-page-introduction-piece/ 
–Skillicorn Announces Grants He Initiated
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/25/skillicorn-announces-grants-he-initiated/ 
— Home Visits to Babies Voluntary in Beginning
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/25/home-visits-to-babies-voluntary-in-beginnning/
Estimated Cost of Bob Miller’s Local 150 Contract for the Algonquin Township Road District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/25/estimated-cost-of-bob-millers-local-150-contract-for-the-algonquin-township-road-district/ 
— Wilcox Reports
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/25/wilcox-reports-31/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden snags coveted endorsement from swing-district Iowa congresswoman Cindy Axne – Emily Larsen (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or political office, what would frustrate your efforts to get endorsements? For me, it would be my demographics: Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, former union member, federal retiree, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, etc. For me, it would be my opposition to promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-snags-coveted-endorsement-from-swing-district-iowa-congresswoman-cindy-axne

BREITBART
— Pete Buttigieg: Dollar Value of Reparations Grows over Generations Like Compound Interest – CHARLIE SPIERING (DIERSEN: So far, how much have you paid in reparations? If I had been a minority, Oldsmobile would have hired me when I was 22 years old in in 1971. If I had been a minority, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old in 1988.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/25/pete-buttigieg-dollar-value-of-reparations-grows-over-generations-like-compound-interest/

JP MEDIA
— The Left Is One Huge Internet Troll – DAVID SOLWAY
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/the-left-is-one-huge-internet-troll/
— Democrat Senator Conveniently Forgets GAO Found Obama Broke the Law in 2014 – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/trending/democrat-senator-conveniently-forgets-gao-found-obama-broke-the-law-in-2014/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— David Axelrod: Dem Focus Group “Chilling” Because Impeachment Not Mentioned For First 80 Mins
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/01/david-axelrod-dem-focus-group-chilling-because-impeachment-not-mentioned-for-first-80-mins/

ROLL CALL
— View from the gallery: Hardly enough time to fidget Rare Senate weekend session only lasts two hours – Todd Ruger
https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/view-from-the-gallery-hardly-enough-time-to-fidget

THE HILL
— Pollster: Environment, income inequality drive Sanders support among young voters
https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/479156-pollster-environment-income-inequality-drives-sanders-support-among-young-voters

POLITICO
— Warren wins prized Des Moines Register endorsement It’s the most coveted media endorsement in the state. – NOLAN D. MCCASKILL (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or political office, what would frustrate your efforts to get endorsements? For me, it would be my demographics: Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, former union member, federal retiree, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, etc. For me, it would be my opposition to promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.) 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/25/warren-wins-prized-des-moines-register-endorsement-104643

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Help us decide who to endorse in Democratic primary – Brian Dickerson
https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/brian-dickerson/2020/01/25/detroit-free-press-presidential-endorsement-process/4556944002/

FORBES
— Retaining And Recruiting Older Workers: Tight Labor Market Solution – Bill Conerly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2020/01/25/retaining-and-recruiting-older-workers-tight-labor-market-solution/#71c1f8d866fd

January 24 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— The dishonest impeachment case
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Indiana residents unfazed by purchasing marijuana legally in Illinois, bringing it back home – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-homewood-marijuana-feature-st-0126-20200124-xg2zgckryfbbramcf6qduegkum-story.html
— ‘Ban the box’ laws, a helping hand for ex-offenders, are actually holding them back – Steve Chapman 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-ban-the-box-illinois-chapman-20200124-wanoftyi65fqhbjsktvbsal6zm-story.html
— Saying ‘diabetes doesn’t discriminate,’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure limiting out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $100 for 30-day supply – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: One reason why my father and his father had less money was that my father fought type 1 diabetes from when he was 14 until he died suddenly of heart failure when he was 47 in 1969.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-insulin-cap-bill-signing-20200124-i4ryr72utra37j4mipmbqr2aiu-story.html
— Mike Bloomberg’s campaign, the best money can buy – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-bloomberg-tv-campaign-page-20200124-fxddbrmnbjfr3dkgx6zfmmj6v4-story.html
— After big wins last year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic legislature start new session facing major challenges on pensions, property taxes and ethics – DAN PETRELLA, JAMIE MUNKS and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-general-assembly-spring-session-20200125-3jkp6ysbb5a7xn6wjsukhoavya-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Those federal indictments of Illinois politicians? Coming any day now. Maybe. We still anticipate plenty of action on the political corruption front coming out of 219 S. Dearborn. But we’ve lowered our expectations about the timing. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/1/24/21080838/political-corruption-chicago-illinois-indictments-expected-john-lausch
— Weed stolen from ‘amnesty box’ at Midway Airport At approximately 6:03 p.m. Monday, an unknown individual reached into the box and “removed an unknown object from inside,” Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said. – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/24/21080157/marijuana-stolen-amnesty-box-midway-airport
— Lightfoot presidential endorsement: Likely not Sanders, Warren or Biden On Friday, Chicago’s mayor will boycott Trump’s White House meeting with mayors; will attend his impeachment trial instead – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/1/23/21079362/lori-lightfoot-presidential-endorsement-bernie-sanders-elizabeth-warren-joe-biden
— Savvy moves by Senate President Don Harmon herald a new era in Springfield Harmon kept former president’s staff and is stepping down from his politically connected law firm. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/1/24/21080924/senate-president-don-harmon-new-era-springfield-politics-rich-miller-suntimes

DAILY HERALD
— Watch GOP candidates for U.S. Senate square off live on dailyherald.com
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200124/watch-gop-candidates-for-us-senate-square-off-live-on-dailyheraldcom
— NFL shamelessly commandeers Kaepernick’s cause – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200124/sports/301249888/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/647777

BUREAU COUNTY NEWS
— Personal attacks becoming more and more commonplace What kind of person makes fun of a stutter? – Scott Reeder
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/01/24/personal-attacks-becoming-more-and-more-commonplace/an3aetf/

NPR ILLINOIS
— UIS Prof Publishes Encyclopedia Of LGBTQ Politics – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes have always worked very hard against me. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, etc. in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/uis-prof-publishes-encyclopedia-lgbtq-politics#stream/0

CHICAGO REPORTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats shout at Blacks that Republicans a) have caused all the problems that Blacks have had, b) are causing all the problems that Blacks have, and c) will forever cause all the problems that Blacks will have. 
https://www.chicagoreporter.com/black-americans-mostly-left-behind-by-progress-since-dr-kings-death/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Interviewed by OAN Thursday Night
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/24/il-14-catalina-lauf-interviewed-by-oan-thursday-night/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DUPAGE FAMILY “WITNESSES HISTORY” AT 47TH MARCH FOR LIFE IN DC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/dupage-family-witnesses-history-at-47th-march-for-life-in-dc.html
— SHEHAB: HIJAB DAY PROMOTES MUSLIM WOMEN’S SUPPRESSION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/hijab-day-promotes-muslim-womens-suppression.html
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE FACES OWNERSHIP CRISIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/chicago-tribune-face-ownership-crisis.html
— REPUBLICAN GRANT WEHRLI SHOCKS CONSERVATIVES BY SIGNING ONTO ILLINOIS LEFTISTS’ GREEN NEW DEAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/republican-state-rep-signs-onto-illinois-leftists-green-new-deal.html
— TARTER RESPONDS TO LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS’ ENDORSEMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/tarter-responds-to-log-cabin-republican-endorsement.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Taylor Swift regrets not speaking out against Trump in 2016 – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/taylor-swift-regrets-not-speaking-out-against-trump-in-2016
— It’s the March for Life: Which peaceful protesters will the media slander today? – Timothy P. Carney 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/its-the-march-for-life-which-peaceful-protestors-will-the-media-slander-today

FOX NEWS
— Passenger at Chicago airport steals marijuana from ‘Cannabis Amnesty Box’ – Michael Bartiromo, Alexandra Deabler
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/passenger-at-chicago-airport-steals-marijuana-from-cannabis-amnesty-box

PJ MEDIA
— NBC News Goes Full Fascist: Voting for ‘Racist’ Trump Is ‘Not Only Immoral but Illegal’ – MICHAEL VAN DER GALIEN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/nbc-news-goes-full-fascist-voting-for-racist-trump-is-not-only-immoral-but-illegal/
— Trump Defends the Unborn at March for Life: Every Life ‘Is in the Image of Almighty God’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/trump-defends-the-unborn-at-march-for-life-every-life-is-in-the-image-of-almighty-god/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden: DACA beneficiaries deserve citizenship because they’re ‘more American than most Americans’ – Samantha Chang (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally bring citizens of foreign countries illegally to America illegally.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/01/24/biden-daca-beneficiaries-deserve-citizenship-because-theyre-more-american-than-most-americans-878965
— Biden argues illegal immigrants convicted of DUI should not be arrested in pandering rant – Sierra Marlee (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/01/24/biden-argues-illegal-immigrants-convicted-of-dui-should-not-be-arrested-in-pandering-rant-878767

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump at 2020 March for Life: ‘Unborn children have never had a stronger defender in White House’ ‘Mothers are heroes,’ and pro-lifers ‘just make it your life’s mission to help spread God’s grace,’ he said. – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-march-for-life-2020

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Best Means for Stopping (ILLEGAL) Migrants Is Mexico’s Government Mexican leader cracks down on caravans from Guatemala, fueling criticism at home, praise in U.S. – MARCO UGARTE/ASSOCIATED PRESS
By José de Córdoba and Juan Montes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-best-means-for-stopping-migrants-is-mexicos-government-11579899262

FORBES
— SEC Unit Execs, Non-Execs Charge They Don’t Have Enough People To Do The Work – Ted Knutson
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedknutson/2020/01/24/sec-unit-execs-non-execs-charge-they-dont-have-enough-people-to-do-the-work/#44aa0a3c1994

REASON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more anti-E-Verify that you are: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://reason.com/2020/01/24/e-verify-making-life-harder-for-workers-and-small-businesses-with-enthusiastic-maga-support/

January 24 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Elgin Area League of Women Voters to host four candidate forums in February
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200123/elgin-area-league-of-women-voters-to-host-four-candidate-forums-in-february
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs paint Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200123/dist-203-defines-bias-encourages-community-to-unlearn-assumptions

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— First case of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago  The patient is a woman in her 60s who visited Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak, in December and returned to the U.S. on Jan. 13.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/first-case-coronavirus-confirmed-chicago

ABC7
— Trump, a late convert to cause, to join high-profile anti-abortion rally, becoming first sitting president to do so – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-a-late-convert-to-cause-to-join-anti-abortion-rally/5875672/
— Coronavirus outbreak: Chicago woman diagnosed, 2nd case in US
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-woman-diagnosed-with-coronavirus-2nd-case-in-us/5875738/

WGN TV
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Activist pushes pot peddlers licenses – MIKE LOWE
https://wgntv.com/2020/01/23/activist-pushes-pot-peddlers-licenses/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump, a late convert to cause, to join anti-abortion rally – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-a-late-convert-to-cause-to-join-anti-abortion-rally

WAND
— IL GOP calls for temporary halt to automatic voter registration system – Doug Wolfe
https://www.wandtv.com/news/gop-calls-for-temporary-halt-to-automatic-voter-registration-system/article_fff699da-3d6b-11ea-b7e3-1bc45e717689.html

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— WHO’S ON THE BALLOT? STATE SENATE, STATE HOUSE RACES IN MARCH 17 PRIMARY
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/01/whos-on-the-ballot-state-senate-state-house-races-in-march-17-primary/

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Kendall GOP circuit clerk candidates talk modernizing the office – KATIE FINLON
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/01/21/kendall-gop-circuit-clerk-candidates-talk-modernizing-the-office/a4a0xyf/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOB
— Kane County Treasurer Dave Rickert Seeking to Replace Chris Lauzen as Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/24/kane-county-treasurer-dave-rickert-seeking-to-replace-chris-lauzen-as-board-chairman/ 
— Tobin Releases McHenry County Pension Data
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/24/tobin-releases-mchenry-county-pension-data/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— THE 1%: ILLINOIS’ PENSION MILLIONAIRES More than 129,000 Illinois public pensioners will see expected payouts of $1 million or more during retirement. – Austin Berg (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with my Democrat GAO superiors who so far have succeeded in forcing the Civil Service Retirement System to pay me $1,209,752 (268 months X $4,514) in today’s dollars. Why do my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with my Democrat GAO superiors?) 
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/the-1-illinois-pension-millionaires/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Media Misrepresents the Story of Christian School That Expelled Student – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/media-misrepresents-the-story-of-christian-school-that-expelled-student/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FACEBOOK NOW CLASSIFIES ‘DENYING EXISTENCE’ OF TRANSGENDER IDENTITIES AS ‘HATE SPEECH’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/facebook-now-classifies-denying-existence-of-transgender-identities-as-hate-speech.html
— PARENTS CHALLENGE ‘RADICAL’ LGBT CURRICULUM IN NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/parents-challenge-radical-lgbt-curriculum-in-new-jersey-schools.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A GOPUSA ILLINOIS email has go out each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening too since 2015.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/24/reader-comments-closed-until-monday-12/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Ready to fight: Trump looks beyond impeachment drama to reelection President knocks rivals, jockeys for campaign advantage – Tom Howell Jr. and Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/23/donald-trump-looks-beyond-impeachment-reelection/
— Elizabeth Warren pledges to incorporate diversity into her Cabinet – David Sherfinski (DIERSEN: As everyone knows, to promote diversity is to discriminate against those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/23/elizabeth-warren-pledges-incorporate-diversity-her/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump Marches for Life – Daniel John Sobieski
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/01/trump_marches_for_life.html
— How Hollywood-style propaganda can wreck a country – Bob Weir
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/01/how_hollywoodstyle_propaganda_can_wreck_a_country.html

DAILY CALLER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats put citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America.
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/23/joe-biden-daca-recipients-more-american/

COLLEGE FIX
— Calls for reparations hit Notre Dame amid allegations of harm, oppression against blacks, Native Americans – ELLIE GARDEY
https://www.thecollegefix.com/calls-for-reparations-hit-notre-dame-amid-allegations-of-harm-oppression-against-blacks-native-americans/

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump’s Doral Resort Spikes Its Room Rates Ahead Of His RNC Visit The doubling of rates may have increased taxpayer costs for housing Secret Service and other staff who traveled there ahead of the president’s trip. – S.V. Date
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-doral-room-rates_n_5e285b24c5b6779e9c2b6521

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Needless-to-say, the worst national origin to have is German. What if I had lied and successfully claimed Swedish ancestry? During the 1840s and 1850s, all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany. Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me as well as the fact that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran and I lived in Crete 1948-1972. In my defense, I stress that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans during WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans during WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans during WWII if he had not been 4-F. Further, according to http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece. Again, what if I had lied and successfully claimed Swedish ancestry?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/magazine/holocaust-remembrance-grandmother.html

USA TODAY
— Impeachment trial: Trump win shows anything can happen, even Senate conviction and removal Support for removal rose and Senate Republicans saw an election rushing toward them under a black cloud. That was Nixon, but it could also be Trump. – Scott Dworkin (DIERSEN: In 1974, during the Nixon impeachment, I was one an extremely few Republicans who worked for IRS in its Chicago office. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious at Nixon. To punish Nixon, they punished the extremely few Republicans in the office. They disallowed my travel vouchers ( SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/463866 ) and they got rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1971, 1973, and 1974.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/01/24/trump-impeachment-trial-senate-removal-not-impossible-column/4533929002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Impeachment Trial Ramps Up Political Spending Trump campaign says fundraising has jumped; Planned Parenthood’s snub of Susan Collins likely marks its final break with GOP – Gabriel T. Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-trial-ramps-up-political-spending-11579861800
— At the Largest Gun Show in the U.S., the Focus Is Women, First-Time Buyers Some states relax laws on concealed weapons, creating more demand for small firearms – Cameron McWhirter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-the-largest-gun-show-in-the-u-s-the-focus-is-women-first-time-buyers-11579793661

BLOOMBERG
— Age Discrimination Is Bad — for the Bottom Line As workforces get older, employers still overwhelmingly prefer younger workers. -Leonid Bershidsky (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrat and RINO organizations, companies, governments, and countries use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, etc. to get rid of older people, and especially to get rid of older people who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-01-24/age-discrimination-makes-no-economic-sense

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Why Employers Should Proceed With Caution Before Utilizing AI in Employment Decisions – Joseph O’Keefe (DIERSEN: In the federal government, all employment decisions are made a) to facilitate hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to facilitate not hiring, not retaining, not promoting, and getting rid of employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran 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. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) 
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/insight-why-employers-should-proceed-with-caution-before-utilizing-ai-in-employment-decisions

LAW 360
— Capitol Hill’s Diversity Efforts Are Rubbing Off On Wall Street (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers officially announce that they will not hire, retain, or promote and that they will get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.law360.com/corporate/articles/1236980/capitol-hill-s-diversity-efforts-are-rubbing-off-on-wall-street

CAVALIER DAILY
— Demographics won’t be the death of conservatism Many trends indicate that Democrats won’t maintain a permanent electoral majority with minority voters – Audrey Fahlberg (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will organizations, companies, governments, and countries officially announce that they will rid of those 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.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/01/fahlberg-demographics-wont-be-the-death-of-conservatism

WBAY
— Minn. church says it never asked older church members to leave – Ed Payne (DIERSEN: After my Democrat GAO superiors told me that they would assign me to work for my subordinates, that is, that they would constructively demote me and take other adverse actions against me if I did not take their early retirement “offer,” they claimed that they did nothing to force me to take their early retirement “offer.”) 
https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Minn-church-says-it-never-asked-older-church-members-to-leave-567238661.html

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 1020 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton – $930,000
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1020-S-Wheaton-Ave-Wheaton-IL-60189/4448323_zpid/

January 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Democrats appeal for GOP open minds as President Donald Trump impeachment arguments open – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/live-trump-impeachment-trial-opening-arguments-begin/5869796/
— Gov. JB Pritzker, GOP lawmakers call for probe after glitch leads to over 500 improperly registered voters – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/automatic-voter-registration-glitch-puts-heat-on-secretary-of-states-office/5870988/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois medical marijuana applications spike following recreational legalization – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/5871357/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump’s impeachment trial opens on fast track, Dems arguing for removal – Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trumps-impeachment-trial-opens-on-fast-track-dems-arguing-for-removal
— Tulsi Gabbard suing Hillary Clinton for $50M in damages, alleging defamation – Megan Henney
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tulsi-gabbard-suing-hillary-clinton-for-50m-in-damages-alleging-defamation

WGN TV
— Fallout continues after hundreds of non-citizens accidentally registered to vote in Illinois – TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2020/01/22/fallout-continues-after-hundreds-of-non-citizens-accidentally-registered-to-vote-in-illinois/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Senate begins hearing opening arguments in impeachment trial as Democrats appeal for GOP help to convict ‘corrupt’ Trump – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-senate-trial-20200122-cuwxq3ximjahxhdj3krxxhvybu-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Dispensary gets OK to open state’s first marijuana consumption lounge in Springfield – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-legal-weed-lounge-springfield-20200122-tvhe2tvo45hmpant5pqzlsgph4-story.html
— Fire department to help Oswego police test drivers suspected of being under influence of marijuana – LINDA GIRARDI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-oswego-marijuana-st-0123-20200122-7usvznmlajczdbooyd32c2ncoi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gordon (Jay) Kinzler, 6th Congressional District Republican candidate profile His top priorities include health care, addressing domestic and international terrorism and fighting Illinois corruption. – Editorial Board 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21055454/gordon-jay-kinzler-6th-district-congress-house-rep-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election
— Jerry Evans, 14th Congressional District Republican candidate profile His top priorities include help for small businesses, an abortion ban and an end to human trafficking. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21063153/jerry-evans-congress-14th-district-republican-primary-candidate-2020-election-house-rep
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: CHA relaxes no-pot policy, will now review offenses on case-by-case basis The CHA said it intends to “work with residents, participants, applicants and landlords to provide information and guidance in their efforts to exercise their rights under local law without jeopardizing their housing under federal law.” – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077457/cha-policy-pot-marijuana-housing-weed-cannabis
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077593/chicago-dispensaries-public-pot-consumption-illinois-supply-provisions-weed-springfield
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077776/illinois-legal-weed-cannabis-recreational-marijuana-peddlers
— Challenger Newman sees gain in Lipinski’s pain — third candidate ‘stunned’ by bad blood Rep. Dan Lipinski is still licking his wounds over Democratic challenger Marie Newman’s wish two years ago that he have a “painful” election night. Newman said Wednesday that she has one regret about the remark – that she didn’t say it to his face. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/1/22/21077286/challenger-newman-lipinski-pain-third-congressional-district-darwish
— When Illinois messes up and hands voting cards to non-citizens, conspiracy theories are going to fly The danger is not fixed elections — the numbers are too small for that — but the perception of fixed elections. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21077430/automatic-voter-registration-noncitizens-jesse-white-suntimes-editorial
— Randy Ramey, Illinois House 45th District Republican candidate profile His top priorities include property tax relief, the opioid crisis and changes to workers’ compensation laws. – Editorial Board 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21067552/randy-ramey-illinois-house-45th-district-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election-state-rep

DAILY HERALD
— Officials mum as probe about Bloomingdale Twp. highway commissioner continues
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200122/officials-mum-as-probe-about-bloomingdale-twp-highway-commissioner-continues

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Activist: Let people sell pot directly in their neighborhoods Former long-shot governor candidate Tio Hardiman sees it as a way to help more minorities get in on Illinois’ newly legalized cannabis market. – SARAH ZIMMERMAN 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/activist-let-people-sell-pot-directly-their-neighborhoods

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: UI officials warn students that campus remains a no-toking zone – Alexandria Kobryn
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/university-illinois/ui-officials-warn-students-that-campus-remains-a-no-toking/article_70e60da1-8fb3-54ca-800d-311731e87225.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— New Law Gives Students Hall Pass To Vote – MIKE SMITH
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/new-law-gives-students-hall-pass-vote#stream/0

WGEM
— New machines make voting more secure in Pike County – Kara Biernat
https://wgem.com/2020/01/22/new-machines-make-voting-more-secure-in-pike-county/

MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois lawmakers look to better regulate outside economic interests – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-lawmakers-look-to-better-regulate-outside-economic-interests/article_58c33366-4769-5adf-9a58-7746c35b4f81.html

PALATINE PATCH
— Palatine Township Republican Organization will hold an endorsement session for contested races across the state on Tuesday, January 28th. – Bill Pohlman
https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/palatine-township-republicans-hold-endorsement-session-1

ELMHURST PATCH
— Bar Lawmakers from Using Campaign Funds on Legal Fees State Rep. Mazzochi to File Legislation Barring Lawmakers from Using Campaign Funds on Legal Fees – Rep Deanne Mazzochi
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/mazzochi-bar-lawmakers-using-campaign-funds-legal-fees

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CURRAN CALLS FOR DEPORTATION OF THOSE NON-CITIZENS THAT ILLEGALLY VOTED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/curran-calls-for-deportation-of-those-that-illegally-voted-.html
— LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF ILLINOIS ENDORSE TOM TARTER FOR US SENATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/log-cabin-republicans-of-illinois-endorse-tom-tarter-for-us-senate.html
— ANALYST SAYS TWO ARIZONA SCHOOL PROGRAMS DENOUNCE MEN, CHRISTIANITY, WHITE PEOPLE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/anti-white-anti-christian-hate-taught-in-schools.html
— “MOST PRO-LIFE PRESIDENT” PROMISES TO CONTINUE FIGHTING TO PROTECT THE UNBORN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/most-pro-life-president-promises-to-continue-fighting-to-protect-the-unborn.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: TRUMP’S RE-ELECTION DEPENDS ON PATRIOTS TO SUCCEED AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/thorneroneil-trumps-re-election-depends-on-patriots-to-succeed-against-all-obstacles.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Just 6.8 percent of House Republicans have served longer than ten years
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/22/just-68-percent-of-house-republicans-have-served-longer-than-ten-years/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Very big’: Defiant Trump doubles down in second-term agenda – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/donald-trump-second-term-agenda-features-middle-cl/
— Illinois assesses damage from mistaken voter registrations – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/illinois-assesses-damage-from-mistaken-voter-regis/
— ‘Anti-government’ employee fatally stabs pro-Trump boss, police say – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/21/mason-toney-stabs-william-knight-pro-trump-boss-af/
— DHS warns of ‘violence and lawlessness’ in new migrant caravan – Stephen Dinan 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/dhs-warns-violence-and-lawlessness-new-migrant-car/

GOPUSA
— Diversity and Inclusion Insanity
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83315
— World leaders exploit child to boost climate change
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83345
— Pathological liar Elizabeth Warren thinks presidential candidates should tell truth
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83341

BREITBART
— 100,000 People Seeking Tickets to Trump’s ‘Keep America Great’ Rally in NJ – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/01/21/100000-people-seeking-tickets-trumps-keep-america-great-rally-nj/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Haters Should Prepare for Disappointment – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/trump-disappointment-impeachment/2020/01/22/id/950863/

TOWNHALL
— Illegal Immigrant Caravans and Criminal Catholics – Michelle Malkin
https://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2020/01/22/illegal-immigrant-caravans-and-criminal-catholics-n2559915

FOX BUSINESS
— AOC: ‘No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars’ ‘You sat on a couch while thousands of people were paid modern-day slave wages’ – Evie Fordham
https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/aoc-billionaires-ta-nehisi-coates-interview

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump to be first president to attend March for Life President Trump addressed the march via video in 2019.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-to-address-march-for-life

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Abortions in Illinois Increased 7 Percent after Law Expanding Taxpayer Funding – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/abortions-in-illinois-increased-7-percent-after-law-expanding-taxpayer-funding/
— Tulsi Gabbard Sues Hillary Clinton for Defamation over ‘Russian Asset’ Comments – TOBIAS HOONHOUT
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/tulsi-gabbard-sues-hillary-clinton-for-defamation-over-russian-asset-comments/

POLITICO
— Trump’s Removal Would Be Insane – RICH LOWRY
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/22/removal-would-be-insane-102446

REUTERS
— SCOTUS focusing on impact of civil-service laws on federal workers’ age bias claims – Daniel Wiessner
https://www.reuters.com/article/employment-agebias/scotus-focusing-on-impact-of-civil-service-laws-on-federal-workers-age-bias-claims-idUSL1N29Q213

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Despite the GAO, Mr. Trump Broke No Rule The balanced framework of the Impoundment Control Act belies any conclusion that, with respect to federal budget rules, the president’s move to temporarily defer sending taxpayer dollars to Ukraine violates any legal rule. – Prof. Steve Charnovitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/despite-the-gao-mr-trump-broke-no-rule-11579726123

FORBES
— The High Cost Of Rejecting Public Pension Reform In Illinois – Elizabeth Bauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2020/01/22/the-high-cost-of-rejecting-public-pension-reform-in-illinois/#2fd61fa21908

CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS
— Bloomberg hits quarter-billion mark in campaign spending
https://www.crainsnewyork.com/politics/bloomberg-hits-quarter-billion-mark-campaign-spending

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— When It Makes Sense to Challenge Incumbents in Primaries – ROBERT KUTTNER
https://prospect.org/blogs/tap/when-it-makes-sense-to-challenge-incumbents-in-primaries/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Warren Pledges Major Overhaul of Federal Hiring and Ethics Laws The Democratic presidential contender pledges to use executive branch experience to rebuild the civil service. – ERIC KATZ (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/01/warren-pledges-major-overhaul-federal-hiring-and-ethics-laws/162583/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among her priorities, she said, would be ensuring agencies have full staffing. All but three Cabinet-level departments have shed jobs under Trump. “To implement the kind of big, structural changes I have proposed, we will need to address the substantial vacancies in career civil service positions left behind by the Trump administration,” Warren said, adding, “If our government doesn’t have good people, it can’t perform for the American people. The senator promised to empower the Office of Personnel Management to award direct hire authority more often, which allows agencies to skip the hoops they must normally jump through when recruiting. She would also direct agencies to use more expedited hiring for veterans and to bring back feds who had left government. Warren would task OPM with ensuring agencies use specific hiring authorities granted to them. The presidential candidate would also seek to increase diversity in the federal ranks by boosting recruiting at historically black colleges and universities, creating fellowships that target marginalized communities and creating pathways so more minority employees could climb to executive level positions. She noted the Senior Executive Service specifically has endured a significant number of departures since Trump took office, which drained “the agencies of long-held expertise and institutional knowledge.”)

FED WEEK
— GS Pay System May Hamper Reskilling Programs, MSPB Says (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, according to the Democrats who ran GAO, I was NOT qualified to transfer in from IRS as a GS-12 Step 5, currently $93,592/year. They insisted that I accept a downgrade to GS-9 Step 10, currently $76,274/year, a pay cut of $20,157/year (21%) in today’s dollars. They never would have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970. Much of what I did for IRS was very similar to what I would be doing for GAO including interviewing, gathering data, summarizing data, analyzing data, report writing, and making recommendations.) 
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/gs-pay-system-may-hamper-reskilling-programs-mspb-says/

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Retirement tidal wave still coming, but when? – Mike Causey (DIERSEN: The longer that you work, the more money that you can spend in retirement. I have far less money to spend in my retirement because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.) 
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2020/01/retirement-tidal-wave-still-coming-but-when/

January 22 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump impeachment: President calls trial ‘hoax’ after Senate approves rules, rejecting witnesses – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-calls-impeachment-trial-hoax-after-senate-approves-rules/5869796/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Assessor Fritz Kaegi to critics: Some real estate investors are playing politics for financial gain – Hal Dardick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-fritz-kaegi-city-club-20200121-p7znbhvgpjdvvojxoqutid6bmm-story.html
— Abortions in Illinois increased about 7% over one-year period, latest data shows – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-abortion-increase-2018-20200122-wxv3xtcdkvdvvhnofh4oxfay6q-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s promise to combat poverty is bold. But it will take more than words to work. – Dahleen Glanton
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-mayor-lightfoot-war-on-poverty-20200122-6jv4ipi2qngnxakhc77vws7g7u-story.html
— Trump Impeachment Theater a farce to protect Democrats’ source of power: The federal administrative state. – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-donald-trump-impeachment-politics-kass-20200122-xpohbv2ozvepzer4behw4kr23i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers use Prohibition 100 years ago to push pot today.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-prohibition-100-years-ago-20200114-kwwcjxqqinbefcdlgyozuchwma-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mark Cooney Curran Jr., U.S. Senate Republican candidate profile His top priorities include immigration, health care and small business growth. – Editorial Board (DIERSEN: On July 5, 2003, a mere 16 and 1/2 years ago, all five announced Republican U.S. Senate candidates (John Cox, Chirinjeev Kathuria, Andy McKenna, Jim Oberweis, and Jack Ryan) attended a picnic that I arranged in the Prairie Path Park in my precinct for voters in my precinct, Jeanne Ives’ precinct to the east, and Debra Olson’s precinct to the west. The 200+ attendees included Randy Hultgren.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21062391/mark-cooney-curran-jr-senate-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election
— Tom Tarter, U.S. Senate Republican candidate profile His top priorities include immigration, health care and growing the economy. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21062895/tom-tarter-senate-republican-candidate-profile-2020-primary-election
— Robert Marshall, U.S. Senate Republican candidate profile His top legislative priorities include eliminating the progressive income tax and dividing Illinois into smaller states. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21063950/robert-marshall-senate-republican-candidate-profile-2020-primary-election
— James Marter, 14th Congressional District Republican candidate profile His top priorities include jobs, lower taxes and protections of individuals’ land and property rights. – Editorial Board 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21062693/james-marter-congress-14th-district-democratic-primary-candidate-2020-election-house-rep
— Jim Oberweis, 14th Congressional District Republican candidate profile His top priorities include lower taxes, health care and jobs. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21075186/jim-oberweis-congress-14th-district-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election-house-rep
— Patrick W. “Pat” O’Brien, Cook County State’s Attorney Republican candidate profile He is a former assistant Cook County state’s attorney and Cook County Circuit Court judge. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21075988/patrick-obrien-cook-county-states-attorney-republican-candidate-profile-2020-primary-election
— CPS layoffs didn’t discriminate against black teachers, judge says in dismissing CTU’s class-action lawsuit The judge ruled CPS was engaged in a “reasonable and practical” layoff process in 2011. – Nader Issa (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, those employees who the Democrats who ran GAO during the 1980s and 1990s got rid of were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/1/21/21075901/cps-layoffs-ctu-discrimination-lawsuit-teachers-schools-black
— Chicago ranked 10th among the most diverse cities in the country U.S. News & World Report finds Chicago’s diversity decreased slightly between 2010 and 2018. – Manny Ramos (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on driving Whites out of cities. Democrats want to fill cities with minorities because minorities vote for Democrats.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/1/21/21075553/chicago-diversity-ranking-us-news-world-report

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— House Republicans seek probe of non-citizen voting – Peter Hancock
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200121/house-republicans-seek-probe-of-non-citizen-voting

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: City Council approves on-site consumption for downtown pot shop – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200121/city-council-approves-on-site-consumption-for-downtown-pot-shop

WQAD
— How Illinois State Police are looking out for people driving high – KATHERINE BAUER
https://wqad.com/2020/01/22/how-illinois-state-police-are-looking-out-for-people-driving-high/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois spends 30 to 50 percent more than its neighbors on education, but its students do worse – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-per-student-education-spending-is-30-to-50-percent-higher-than-its-neighbors/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Nearly 24 Hours from Debate and Daily Herald Seeking Coverage Input
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/il-14-nearly-24-hours-from-debate-and-daily-herald-seeking-coverage-input/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel New Video Puts Lauren Underwood Wide Left
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/il-14-ted-gradel-new-video-puts-lauren-underwood-wide-left/ 
— Justin Hansen Shows $36,000 Ready to Spend on GOP Judicial Primary, Opponents Report Nothing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/justin-hansen-shows-36000-ready-to-spend-on-gop-primary/ 
— IL-14: James Marter Involvement in March-for-Life Turned from Selfless to Selfish
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/il-14-james-marter-involvement-in-march-for-life-turned-from-selfless-to-selfish/ 
— Referendums on the Ballot in March
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/referendums-on-the-ballot-in-march/ 
— The Worst Campaign Sticker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/21/message-of-the-day-a-campaign-sticker/
— IL-14: Debate Day Live Stream with Catalina Lauf
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/22/il-14-debate-day-live-stream-with-catalina-lauf/ 
— Judge David Gervais Has About $81,000 in the Bank
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/22/david-gervais-has-about-81000-in-the-bank/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Women’s March shrinks to a mere 10K Trump haters who can’t acknowledge his successes – Tammy Bruce
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/womens-march-shrinks-to-a-mere-10k-trump-haters-wh/
— GAO finding no surprise – BOB JACK, North Las Vegas, Nev. (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with the Democrats who run GAO against me. What does that say about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/21/letters-to-the-editor-gao-finding-no-surprise/
(FROM THE LETTER: Recently, the Government Accountability Office, a component of Congress, found President Trump guilty of withholding funds from the Ukrainians (“Trump says GAO is part of ‘the Swamp’ after watchdog finds he broke law on Ukraine aid,” Web, Jan. 17). Let’s be clear: The GAO is a deep-state creature composed of bureaucrats who are left-wing sympathizers and anti-Trumpers. The malaise which infects the general federal bureaucracy that created the deep state likewise is at work in the purportedly bipartisan GAO. The American people have lost their power to influence the direction of the country by the election of the president. Instead, lifelong left-leaning bureaucrats serve as a resistance mechanism working against the will of the people, who seek to move the country in the direction of constitutional integrity and traditional ideals. The American people must deal with the problem of the deep state by forcefully asserting their will at the ballot box until the scourge of the deep state has been purged and democracy is restored to the nation.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The gun rights movement will not be silenced – Kyle Kashuv & Alec Sears
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-gun-rights-movement-will-not-be-silenced

AMERICAN THINKER
— Biden Throws Blacks Another Racist Dog Biscuit – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/01/biden_throws_blacks_another_racist_dog_biscuit.html

DAILY CALLER
— Rocks, Tear Gas, And Riot Shields: Mexico Blocks Advancing Migrant Caravan – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/21/mexico-caravan-central-america-us/

PJ MEDIA
— Progressives Treat the Unequal as Equal – PHILIP CARL SALZMAN (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/progressives-treat-the-unequal-as-equal/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the 21st century in America and elsewhere, self-described progressives strove to display virtue and gain power through advocating a maximalist position on equality. Equality of opportunity, still imperfectly implemented, was jettisoned in favor of equality of result or outcome. Any inequality, from whatever source, was deemed by progressive to be evil and requiring correction. This has led to the attempt by progressives to treat inequalities among parties as illegitimate, and imposed equality as obligatory. As a result, many new proposed equalities were specious. Here are some examples. Progressives, including most Democrats and most candidates for the Democratic nomination for president, now claim equality and equivalence between criminal illegal aliens who have entered the country by stealth, and legal immigrants who have been admitted by government procedures, and citizens. Progressives advocate open borders, allowing anyone who arrives to enter the country, and providing for them the same medical and welfare benefits given to legal immigrants and native-born citizens. One reason for supporting open borders is that progressives see America as an oppressive race hierarchy, and open borders would allow the intake of multitudes of people of color, thus displacing the evil American whites. Progressives do not think that illegal aliens, even criminals, should be expelled, and demand that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) be restricted or disbanded. Many Democrat-controlled jurisdictions have declared themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants, flouting laws passed by Congress.)

EPOCH TIMES
— House Lawmakers Mandate Voter-Verified Paper Ballots to Increase Election Security – ELLA KIETLINSKA
https://www.theepochtimes.com/house-lawmakers-mandate-voter-verified-paper-ballots-to-increase-election-security_3211003.html

POLITICO
— Top progressives, DCCC reach ceasefire over ‘blacklist’ The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus will pay their dues to House Democrats’ campaign arm, despite a policy to protect incumbents from primary challenges. – ALLY MUTNICK, SARAH FERRIS and HEATHER CAYGLE (DIERSEN: In your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, who determines who gets blacklisted for not doing enough a) to elect candidates who are backed by the establishment and b) to destroy candidates who are not backed by the establishment? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who make such determinations and who enforce such determinations.) 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/22/dccc-dues-congress-progressive-caucus-101796

ABC NEWS
— Bernie Sanders apologizes for negative Joe Biden op-ed penned by surrogate “I’m sorry that that op-ed appeared,” Sanders said. – Averi Harper (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being surrogates for my critics/opponents.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bernie-sanders-apologizes-negative-joe-biden-op-ed/story?id=68422468

CNBC
— OUTSTANDING: Lawmakers want to end age discrimination – Greg Iacurci
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/21/house-of-representatives-passes-age-discrimination-bill.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— In a Crowded New York City, Should Newcomers ‘Go Back to Iowa’? The Brooklyn borough president, Eric Adams, sparked a conversation on gentrification and what makes someone a New Yorker. – Emma G. Fitzsimmons (DIERSEN: How long have you lived in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? I have lived a) in my precinct and in Wheaton’s West District since 1984, b) in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County since 1978, and c) in northeast Illinois since 1948. I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County who continue to demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn be as being a newcomer.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/nyregion/eric-adams-gentrification-iowa.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It was a provocative, possibly divisive, message from a mainstream mayoral candidate in New York City. The candidate, Eric L. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, spoke of how new arrivals to New York were “hijacking” apartments from longtime residents.)
— Trump Trial Day 1: Roped-Off Reporters and TV Cameras Run by the Senate With the government in control of the production, “the emotion” of Tuesday’s session was missing, said Chris Wallace of Fox News. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/business/media/impeachment-trial-media-coverage.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Senate officials rejected repeated requests to allow outside cameras into the chamber to record the trial — meaning that what viewers see and hear will be dictated by cameras and microphones controlled by Senate staff members, rather than an independent news organization. Even C-SPAN was not allowed access.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Isn’t Going Away The media smears them as ‘white supremacists,’ but thousands showed up in Richmond, Va., Monday. – Salena Zito
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-second-amendment-sanctuary-movement-isnt-going-away-11579651251
— When Social Media Is Too Much, Some Teens Tune Out While Instagram and the like are key to keeping up with friends, some high-schoolers admit that they often need a break – Julie Jargon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-social-media-is-too-much-some-teens-tune-out-11579602602

FORBES
— How To Measure The Success Of Corporate Diversity Work – Rebekah Bastian (DIERSEN: The more older White men that you do not hire, the more older White men that you waste the careers of, and the more older White men that you get rid of, the more successful that your diversity work is.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2020/01/21/how-to-measure-the-success-of-corporate-diversity-work/#349e24e11cc3

USA TODAY
— Supreme Court battle over school choice may boost religious freedom – Richard Wolf
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/21/school-choice-religious-public-clash-supreme-court/4493783002/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats focus on driving Whites out of cities. Democrats want to fill cities with minorities because minorities vote for Democrats.
https://www.usnews.com/news/cities/articles/2020-01-22/measuring-racial-and-ethnic-diversity-in-americas-cities

WBNG
— OUTSTANDING: The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act passes House; heads to Senate – Katie Jones
https://wbng.com/2020/01/21/the-protecting-older-workers-against-discrimination-act-passes-house-heads-to-senate/

HR GRAPEVINE
— OUTSTANDING: Former Citibank employee wins case after boss called him ‘old’ – Sophie Parrot
https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2020-01-21-former-employee-wins-case-after-boss-called-him-old

LAW 360
— EEOC Secures Over $22M In Settlements To Start 2020 (DIERSEN: How has EEOC impacted your career? In 1971, EEOC got Oldsmobile to agree to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Because of that, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted. My Firestone Stores boss fired me because I had accepted that offer. Because he fired me, I accepted a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.law360.com/articles/1236211/eeoc-secures-over-22m-in-settlements-to-start-2020

REDFIN
— FOR SALE: 823 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton – $350,000
https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wheaton/823-S-Wheaton-Ave-60189/home/17059991

January 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Wheaton man allegedly high on weed arrested for DUI after head-on crash in Lisle: police
https://abc7chicago.com/man-allegedly-high-on-marijuana-arrested-after-head-on-crash-in-lisle-police/5867855/
— President Donald Trump impeachment trial: McConnell abruptly backs off proposed rules – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-impeachment-trial-mcconnell-abruptly-backs-off-proposed-rules/5866905/

NBC5
— Programming Error Allowed Non-US Citizens to Register to Vote in Ill.: Secretary of State The office noted that while some of the people included in the list weren’t citizens at the time of their application, they may be citizens now (ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider statement: “The recent reports of non-citizens voting in Illinois is simply unacceptable. The Secretary of State’s failure to competently administer the Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) process in Illinois compromises the integrity of our entire election system. Mistakes are made, but when it comes to voting, it simply is inexcusable that non-citizens voted in Illinois and potentially affected the outcome of elections across the state. Those in the Secretary of State’s Office who allowed this to happen should be terminated from their employment with the State. Public hearings in the General Assembly should commence immediately, and the AVR program should be temporarily suspended until we get answers. Voting is a right and a privilege reserved only for U.S. citizens. The American people need to know that their government is upholding, not undermining, that right.”)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/programming-error-allowed-non-us-citizens-to-register-to-vote-in-ill-secretary-of-states-office/2204767/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Man Charged With Driving While High On Pot After Head-On Crash In Lisle
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/21/lisle-pot-dui-crash-marijuana-driving-under-the-influence-cole-dixon-charged/
— Want To Make $255? Here’s How To Become An Election Judge – Lauren Victory
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/21/inside-the-process-of-becoming-an-election-judge/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois: Error registered a possible 545 noncitizen voters – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-error-registered-a-possible-545-noncitizen-voters-4
— Hillary Clinton unleashes on Bernie Sanders in new documentary: ‘Nobody likes him’ – Tyler Olson
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hillary-clinton-unleashes-on-bernie-sanders-in-new-documentary-nobody-likes-him

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans — and one Democrat — demand answers from Jesse White on non-citizen voter registrations “This is an absurd lack of compliance with state law, surfacing less than three weeks from the opening of early voting for our state’s 2020 general primary election,” the Republicans wrote. “Given this, we are requesting an immediate hearing of the House Executive Committee.” – Peter Hancock
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/1/21/21076259/republicans-democrat-demand-answers-jesse-white-non-citizen-voter-registrations
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Driver was high on weed when he crashed in Lisle: police Cole Dixon “showed heavy impairment” in a field sobriety test — the same given to suspected drunken drivers — and was arrested. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/1/21/21075850/cole-dixon-lisle-crash-route-53-dui-marijuana-cannabis-weed
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Torch-wielding burglar stole $200K from pot shop’s safe, used employee key card to get inside: police report After creeping inside MOCA, 2847 W. Fullerton, the suspect got into the vault and used a torch to break into a safe and steal $200,000 in cash. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/21/21076048/chicago-dispensaries-moca-modern-cannabis-burglary
— Why bosses should let employees surf the web at work Cyberloafing may not be a waste of time after all. Research shows it can help workers cope with an exceptionally stressful work environment. – Stephanie Andel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/21/21075668/cyberloafing-workplace-morale-stephanie-andel-internet-surfing

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Wehrli adds $50K to campaign chest while his possible Dem challenger gets $25K from House majority leader for polling – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-grant-wehrli-election-campaign-funding-st-20200122-hhvgfigmzbcjvgcafylcyznrtu-story.html
— Lake County Board moves to counter spike in hate crime – CHARLES SELLE (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, the more of the following that you are, the more likely that you commit hate crimes: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-board-condemns-hate-st-0122-20200121-ing3sgjvubhfla74dxrmwjuaea-story.html
— Rush welcomes LGBTQ patients, steps up efforts with new program: ‘They were just immediately comfortable, affirming and helpful’ – Nara Schoenberg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-rush-hospital-new-lgbtq-services-tt-01192020-20200121-hgw5g3pwuzfu3ezvwhaxd6btqu-story.html
— Construction unions among top donors to south suburban state lawmakers, filings show – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-campaign-finance-reports-st-0122-20200121-vtcmu6ljorhb5ijympa2f2iham-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Applications for medical marijuana cards are up – Ally Marotti 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-medical-marijuana-card-increase-20200121-wicskyxhh5gj7jdna77qk7bxpm-story.html
— Vote by mail applications are available in Illinois. Here’s what you need to know about voting in the upcoming primary. – Sophie Sherry
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-cb-illinois-primary-voting-how-to-20200121-wycfccxflfecniykuykjjdz22q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Bloomingdale Township highway commissioner under federal investigation
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200121/bloomingdale-township-highway-commissioner-under-federal-investigation
— Illinois House Republicans seek investigation of noncitizens voting – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200121/illinois-house-republicans-seek-investigation-of-noncitizens-voting
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lisle police: Driver was high on marijuana at time of crash – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200121/lisle-police-driver-was-high-on-marijuana-at-time-of-crash
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Everyone should discourage the sale and use of pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200121/arlington-heights-library-hosting-panel-discussion-on-pot-legalization
— Algonquin Township GOP chairman’s comments on MLK Day draw harsh criticism – Drew Zimmerman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200121/algonquin-township-gop-chairmans-comments-on-mlk-day-draw-harsh-criticism

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200121/parking-traffic-headaches-persist-near-pot-dispensary

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Impeachment Trial Recap: Republicans Balk At McConnell Over Session Rules – DEIRDRE WALSH & PHILIP EWING
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-impeachment-trial-recap-republicans-balk-mcconnell-over-session-rules#stream/0

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Property Tax Issue Reignites Burr Ridge Feud The Burr Ridge mayor and a trustee debated a policy that the mayor says would hamper the village’s ability to raise taxes. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/property-tax-issue-reignites-burr-ridge-feud

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Michael Bloomberg Sure Is Spending a Lot in Illinois He’s put $4.4 million into advertising in a state that associates him with Preckwinkle’s soda tax and Garry McCarthy’s CPD. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND (DIERSEN: What problems do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes associate you with? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes associate me with their problems, with your problems, with my problems, and with everyone’s problems.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/January-2020/Michael-Bloomberg-Sure-Is-Spending-a-Lot-on-Illinois/

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— JUDGES ORDER GOVERNMENT SPENDING WITHOUT REPRESENTATION IN ILLINOIS – dward N. Tiesenga, Carl A. Miller, and Sophia Pethokoukis
https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/judges-order-government-spending-without-representation-in-illinois

CAPITOL FAX
— Breakdown by county – 16 voted, but questions remain *** Some green card-holders appear to have voted after SoS computer glitch automatically registered them to vote
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/21/some-green-card-holders-appear-to-have-voted-after-sos-computer-glitch-automatically-registered-them-to-vote/

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Promises Sanctuary for Drunk-Driving Illegals – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/21/joe-biden-promises-sanctuary-for-drunk-driving-illegals/
— Illinois State Board of Elections Confirms Non-Citizens Voted in 2018 – JOHN BINDER (ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider statement: “The recent reports of non-citizens voting in Illinois is simply unacceptable. The Secretary of State’s failure to competently administer the Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) process in Illinois compromises the integrity of our entire election system. Mistakes are made, but when it comes to voting, it simply is inexcusable that non-citizens voted in Illinois and potentially affected the outcome of elections across the state. Those in the Secretary of State’s Office who allowed this to happen should be terminated from their employment with the State. Public hearings in the General Assembly should commence immediately, and the AVR program should be temporarily suspended until we get answers. Voting is a right and a privilege reserved only for U.S. citizens. The American people need to know that their government is upholding, not undermining, that right.”)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/21/illinois-state-board-of-elections-confirms-non-citizens-voted-in-2018/
— Project Veritas: Bernie Sanders Campaigner Says ‘Guillotine the Rich’ – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/01/21/project-veritas-bernie-sanders-campaigner-says-guillotine-the-rich/
— Taylor Swift Hopes Her New Music Can ‘Stoke Fires Politically’ Against ‘Sinister’ Republican Policies – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/01/21/taylor-swift-hopes-her-new-music-can-stoke-fires-politically-against-sinister-republican-policies/

DAILY CALLER
— Sanders Says He ‘Might’ Be Open To Deportation Of Illegal Aliens Convicted Of A ‘Terrible, Terrible Crime’ – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/21/bernie-sanders-illegal-aliens-terrible-crime/
— Joe Biden Says ICE Shouldn’t Deport Drunk Driving Illegal Aliens – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/21/joe-biden-ice-deport-illegal-aliens-drunk-driving/

DAILY WIRE
— AOC Demonizes Business Owners: They’re Lazy Slave Owners, Employees ‘Literally Dying’- Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/aoc-demonizes-business-owners-theyre-lazy-slave-owners-employees-literally-dying

FEDERALIST
— New York Times Endorsement Virtue Signals Between Two Far-Left Female Senators – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/01/21/new-york-times-endorsement-virtue-signals-between-two-far-left-female-senators/

CENTER FOR FAMILY & HUMAN RIGHTS
— What does “unintended pregnancy” really mean and why does it matter? – Rebecca Oas, Ph.D. 
https://c-fam.org/definitions/what-does-unintended-pregnancy-really-mean-and-why-does-it-matter/

NBC NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Even when sober, frequent marijuana users are dangerous drivers, report finds Researchers tested participants in a driving simulator. – Linda Carroll
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/even-when-sober-frequent-marijuana-users-are-worse-drivers-report-n1115681

NEW YORK POST
— GAO report will be ‘big part’ of Dems’ case in Trump impeachment trial – Aaron Feis
https://nypost.com/2020/01/21/gao-report-will-be-big-part-of-dems-case-in-trump-impeachment-trial/

FORBES
— Cannabis Taking A Larger Share Of Alcohol Industry Amid Concern Over Calories And Hangovers – Douglas Yu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglasyu/2020/01/21/cannabis-taking-a-larger-share-of-beverage-industry-amid-calories-and-hangovers-concern/
— Meet America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2020 – Ruth Umoh (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the less likely that you will be hired, retained, or promoted: 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.forbes.com/sites/ruthumoh/2020/01/21/meet-americas-best-employers-for-diversity-2020/#771d255a5739

January 20 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Republican U.S. Senate candidates to meet Saturday in Schaumburg (DIERSEN: When will the Illinois Republican Party and your Republican county/township/ward party organizations host candidate forums? If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be hosting candidate forums for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, DuPage County Recorder, DuPage County Auditor, judicial, etc. candidates.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200120/republican-us-senate-candidates-to-meet-saturday-in-schaumburg
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will hold a candidate forum Saturday, Jan. 25, for the Republican U.S. Senate candidates for Illinois. The invited candidates are Casey Chlebek, Mark Curran, Peggy Hubbard, Robert Marshall and Tom Tarter. The moderator will Committeeman Joe Folisi. A question-and-answer period, followed by a straw poll, will conclude the meeting. The program will start promptly at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, at Chandler’s Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.)
— DuPage County once again raising concerns about cell antenna law – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200120/dupage-county-once-again-raising-concerns-about-cell-antenna-law
— Pro-gun rally by thousands in Virginia ends peacefully – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200120/news/301209904/

WGN TV
— Trump’s lawyers urge dismissal of ‘flimsy’ impeachment case – AP AND TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2020/01/20/trumps-lawyers-urge-dismissal-of-flimsy-impeachment-case/

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push medical pot to push recreational pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/5865876/

NBC5
— Prince Harry Blames ‘Powerful Media’ for Why He’s Stepping From Royals Harry, 35, has made no secret of his disdain for Britain’s tabloid media in the past, with both he and Meghan filing lawsuits against press outlets last fall
https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/prince-harry-no-other-option-but-to-cut-royal-ties/2203835/

WTTW
— Pot Makes Pets Sick, Says Veterinary Group – Kristen Thometz
https://news.wttw.com/2020/01/20/pot-makes-pets-sick-says-veterinary-group

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Senate president race: Accusations of personal betrayal and payback fly furiously Publicly, Senate Democrats came together to support Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, but Harmon’s rival in the race, Kimberly Lightford, later blamed former Senate President Emil Jones Jr. and his son, Sen. Emil Jones III., for her loss. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/19/21072955/don-harmon-kimberly-lightford-democrats-vote-senate-president
— John Cullerton resigns from Illinois Senate After more than four decades in office, John Cullerton, who served as the 38th president of the Illinois Senate, resigned from his Senate seat Monday. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/1/20/21074382/john-cullerton-resigns-illinois-senate
— Thousands rally in Virginia’s capital for gun rights The protesters, who were mostly white and male, came out in strong numbers despite to the chilly temperature to send a message to legislators, they said. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/20/21074002/virginia-gun-rights-rally-capital
— Get out of the way, Senators, and let journalists cover the impeachment trial right You have to wonder what the Senate’s Republican majority, which sets the rules, are afraid you might see and hear. – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have organized conservative and Republican events since 2000 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who did not want me to promote their events, attend their events, or report on their events.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/20/21074154/donald-trump-impeachment-trial-press-restrictions-journalists
— Deflecting questions about Madigan, Pritzker talks about goals for the legislative session The governor will let investigative process work as he focuses on recreational marijuana, downstate broadband and other issues. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/1/20/21071155/jb-pritzker-michael-madigan-investigation-comed-downstate-broadband-recreational-marijuana

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gun control advocates use Virginia gun rally to promote gun control.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-virginia-rally-richmond-gun-control-northam-trump-huppke-20200120-gb74ysw2anbh5h25cfv6auhefy-story.html
— A ‘wealth tax’ is not the magic bullet Warren and Sanders say it is – Steve Chapman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-warren-wealth-tax-sanders-chapman-20200117-zyjuuwtaxvakbbibwcdqhakkxu-story.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford hospital sees spike in severe vomiting among daily cannabis users – Georgette Braun
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200120/rockford-hospital-sees-spike-in-severe-vomiting-among-daily-cannabis-users

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Rock Island County to vote on allowing refugees to settle in the county. Action would defy Trump’s executive order – Sarah Hayden
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rock-island-county-to-vote-on-allowing-refugees-to-settle/article_f118275c-7fd5-56b4-b0a3-05b829c66892.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Gov. Pritzker’s Lawyers Trying To Shield Him From Deposition In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit – BRIAN MACKEY 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/gov-pritzkers-lawyers-trying-shield-him-deposition-racial-discrimination-lawsuit#stream/0

WREX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push medical pot to push recreational pot.
https://wrex.com/2020/01/20/illinois-marijuana-shortage-has-rockford-medical-cannabis-patients-concerned/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jim Marter Touts Pro-Life Position
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/20/jim-marter-touts-pro-life-position/ 
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Endorsed by PearlPAC, Podcast with EMILY’s List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/20/il-14-lauren-underwood-endorsed-by-pearlpac-podcast-with-emilys-list/ 
— IL-14: Jerry Evans Announces His Five Top Issues with Position Papers Coming
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/20/il-14-jerry-evans-announces-his-five-top-issues-with-position-papers-coming/ 
— Oberweis Signs Balanced Budget Pledge
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/20/oberweis-signs-balanced-budget-pledge/
— The Virginia Gun Rights Rally
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/20/the-virginia-gun-rights-rally/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Township – Trustee Oliver proven wrong again – resignation her best option – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/01/dupage-township-trustee-oliver-proven-wrong-again-resignation-her-best-option/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WALLACE: DR. KING VERSUS COLIN KAEPERNICK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/wallace-dr-king-versus-colin-kaepernick.html
— GOP HOUSE MEMBERS CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF “MISTAKENLY” REGISTERING 574 NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/gop-house-members-call-for-investigation-of-mistakenly-registering-574-non-citizens-to-vote.html
— IN LIGHT OF DMV VOTER REGISTRATION “MISTAKE,” SHOULD SEC OF STATE WHITE RESIGN?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/in-light-of-dmv-voter-registration-mistake-should-sec-of-state-white-resign-.html
— CHICAGO WOMEN MARCHERS PROMOTE LEFT-WING CAUSES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/chicago-womens-marchers-honor-terrorist.html
— MARTER POINTS TO 14TH CD PRIMARY OPPONENTS’ “WEAK STANDS” ON THE LIFE ISSUE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/marter-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— John Cullerton has now officially resigned from the Illinois Senate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/20/john-cullerton-has-now-officially-resigned-from-illinois-senate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— David Hogg mocks, insults Virginia gun-rights rallygoers: ‘Put down the gun and pick up a book’ – Victor Morton 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/20/david-hogg-mocks-insults-virginia-gun-rights-rally/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Buttigieg says Trump harming ‘mental health’ of minorities – Joseph Simonson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/buttigieg-says-trump-harming-mental-health-of-minorities 

GOPUSA
— Women’s March struggles to regain footing
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83213

AMERICAN THINKER
— Immigration problems solved! – A. Welderson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/01/immigration_problems_solved.html
— The elephant in the room lifting Trump’s re-election prospects – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/01/the_elephant_in_the_room_lifting_trumps_reelection_prospects.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Covington Kids’ Revenge, One Year Later The mob did not get away with defaming Nick Sandmann. In fact, people victimized by the media’s new normal are now fighting back. – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/?mc_cid=bc397fb07d&mc_eid=2e2743e91e

DAILY CALLER
— NBC Reporter Deletes False Tweet Claiming Gun Rights Event Is ‘White Supremacist Rally’ – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/20/nbc-reporter-tweet-gun-rights-rally-white-supremacist/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Drive-Bys and Democrats Wanted Violence in Virginia
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/01/20/drive-bys-and-democrats-want-violence-in-virginia/

PJ MEDIA
— Fake-News MSNBC Host Claims ‘Thousands’ of ‘White Nationalists’ Are ‘Swarming’ Virginia 2A Rally – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/fake-news-msnbc-host-claims-thousands-of-white-nationalists-are-swarming-virginia-2a-rally/

LIFE NEWS
— New York Times: Women Should Vote for Pro-Abortion Women Just Because They’re Women – CLAY WATERS 
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/01/20/new-york-times-women-should-vote-for-pro-abortion-women-just-because-theyre-women/

BIZ PACK REVIEW
— City spends over $300K in taxpayer money to ban Chick-fil-A from airport – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/01/20/city-spends-over-300k-in-taxpayer-money-to-ban-chick-fil-a-from-airport-877698

ABC NEWS
— Trump administration targets ‘birth tourism’ with new vetting plans for visas It’s the latest move in Trump’s crackdown on legal avenues for immigration. – Quinn Owen
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-targets-birth-tourism-vetting-plans-visas/story?id=68406386
— Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally The governor’s state of emergency bans all weapons from Capitol grounds. – Ivan Pereira
https://abcnews.go.com/US/authorities-brace-massive-gun-rights-rally-richmond-virginia/story?id=68328504

NBC NEWS
— Marijuana is risky for people taking common heart medications How people ingest marijuana, along with the drug’s purity, are the biggest risk factors, doctors say. – Kaitlin Sullivan
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/marijuana-risky-people-taking-common-heart-medications-n1118181

NEW YORK TIMES
— Virginia Gun Rally Live Updates: 22,000 Protesters Oppose New Gun Laws – Sabrina Tavernise, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Timothy Williams and Sarah Mervosh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/us/virginia-gun-rally.html
— Bloomberg Offers Plan to Tackle Racial Economic Inequality – AP (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the federal government has used Affirmative Action and EEOC to tackle racial economic inequity. In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/19/us/politics/ap-us-election-2020-bloomberg.html
— On King Holiday, 2020 Democrats March Arm in Arm to Honor His Legacy Most of the leading Democratic presidential hopefuls took part in speeches, a march and a rally in the state capital, before heading to an Iowa forum focused on minority communities. – Stephanie Saul
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/us/politics/democratic-candidates-mlk-day.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump on Virginia gun rally: Dems trying to take away 2nd Amendment rights – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2020/01/20/trump-on-virginia-gun-rally-dems-trying-to-take-away-2nd-amendment-rights/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Thousands of Gun-Rights Advocates Rally in Virginia Event at state Capitol is peaceful, despite earlier concerns violence would break out – Scott Calvert and Jon Kamp
https://www.wsj.com/articles/virginia-officials-on-guard-for-pro-gun-rally-in-richmond-11579516202

LGBTQ NATION
— Most of Trump’s impeachment lawyers have strong résumés (of anti-LGBTQ advocacy) The lawyers serving on Trump’s impeachment defense are pretty much a religious right dream team – with one, glaring exception. – John Gallagher 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/01/trumps-impeachment-defense-team-strong-resumes-anti-lgbtq-advocacy/