Tag: POT

June 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Legalizing marijuana: How did your legislators vote? – Kyle Bentle, Jonathon Berlin, Joe Biesk and Charles J. Johnson (DIERSEN: Who is taking the lead to stop the sale of pot a) in your municipality and b) in the unincorporated areas of your county? All of the following should be lining up to speak out against pot at public hearings: Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, business leaders, religious leaders, healthcare leaders, education leaders, law enforcement leaders, etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-viz-legal-pot-how-legislators-voted-htmlstory.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: In overtime, Illinois House OKs new taxes for public works program and a gambling expansion that includes a Chicago casino – Rick Pearson, Jamie Munks and Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-general-assembly-roundup-20190531-story.html
— OK sign is under siege: How the squeaky-clean hand gesture was twisted by trolls and acquired racist undertones – Nara Schoenberg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-ok-sign-racist-05282019-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190601/constable-cannabidiol-chemist-inspired-by-grandmas-plea-for-weed

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois House approves billions in new taxes – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/illinois-house-approves-billions-in-new-taxes

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 43 shot, 4 fatally in violent Chicago weekend – Evelyn Holmes and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/43-shot-4-fatally-in-violent-chicago-weekend/5326028/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/2/2019

WTTW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lawmakers Vote for Chicago Casino, Plus Gas and Cigarette Taxes – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2019/06/02/lawmakers-vote-chicago-casino-plus-gas-and-cigarette-taxes

WLS AM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden encourages LGBTQers to hate Trump.
http://www.wlsam.com/news/biden-fastest-way-to-end-transgender-violence-is-to-end-the-trump-administration/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois House votes to make medical marijuana legalization permanent – LINDSEY SALVATELLI (DIERSEN: Of course, pot pushers want everyone in Illinois to be on medical pot.)
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/06/02/illinois-house-votes-to-make-medical-marijuana-legalization-permanent/adx719g/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Sheriff declined meeting with Winnebago County administrator he’s suing – Isaac Guerrero
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190601/sheriff-declined-meeting-with-winnebago-county-administrator-hes-suing

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield loses out on casino, but gets full rail funding – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190601/local-business-notes-springfield-loses-out-on-casino-but-gets-full-rail-funding

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— What’s your level of concern about recreational marijuana legalization? – Jeff D’Alessio
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-06-02/the-big-10-whats-your-level-concern-about-recreational-marijuana-legalization
(FROM THE ARTICLE: News-Gazette Media asked county sheriffs, state’s attorneys and police chiefs: On a 1-to-10 scale, what’s your level of concern about recreational marijuana legalization, which stands one J.B. Pritzker signature away from taking effect in 2020. Thirty-eight of the 48 respondents were willing to attach their name to a number. Here’s what they had to say.)
— 13th District race could be rematch of ’18 election – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-06-02/tom-kacich-13th-district-race-could-be-rematch-18-election.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— Danville casino approved by House – GRANT MORGAN (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, casinos bring down all the municipalizes that they are in.) 
https://www.commercial-news.com/news/danville-casino-approved-by-house/article_59cc8bbc-852b-11e9-bb5c-ff7130989d55.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Overtime produces Illinois budget, construction, taxes – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Illinois-Legislature-rushes-to-complete-huge-13915064.php

SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats prove that they can and will drive individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-rich-miller-governor-proves-he-can-get-things-done/article_2556c92c-362a-58cf-a722-016b77f48be8.html

WGIL
— SENATOR TRACY COMMENTS ON CANNABIS LEGALIZATION VOTE
http://www.wgil.com/2019/06/02/senator-tracy-comments-on-cannabis-legalization-vote/

KFVS 12
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/06/02/carbondale-hosts-nd-annual-southern-illinois-pride-fest/

BRINKWIRE
— Edwardsville Woman who lied about legal training to get job in public defender’s office found out after 80 cases 
http://en.brinkwire.com/us/woman-who-lied-about-legal-training-to-get-job-in-public-defenders-office-found-out-after-80-cases/
— Twitter is working to decide whether it should ban white supremacists from its platform (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, all Republicans are White supremacists who should be gotten rid of once and for all, and especially those Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://brinkwire.com/science/twitter-is-working-to-decide-whether-it-should-ban-white-supremacists-from-its-platform/

CHICAGO NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Fab, righteous and groovy! Recreational pot gets legal in Illinois! – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2019/06/fab-righteous-and-groovy-recreational-pot-gets-legal-in-illinois/

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
– 2019 Independence Day Celebration July 3 Fireworks and July 4 Parade (DIERSEN: I encourage Republican candidates on 2020 ballots in Wheaton a) to submit your parade entry form ASAP and b) to plan on helping sponsor the fireworks and parade. So far, $1,450 has been pledged toward the $2,500 commitment: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Evelyn Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier and Marty Keller.) 
https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2019-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-59341549171

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gambling Expansion Bill Passes House – Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/gambling-expansion-bill-passes-house/ 
— House Gas Tax Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/gas-tax-roll-call/

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan, Durkin release statements on end of session
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/madigan-durkin-release-statements-on-end-of-session/

FOX NEWS
— Gillibrand marks start of Pride Month with plan to protect (LGBTQers) – AP (DIERSEN: To “protect” a group is to charge those who are not a member of that group with discrimination. Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) charge heterosexuals with discriminating against LGBTQers, b) charge Whites with discriminating against minorities, c) charge men with discriminating against women, d) charge older people with discriminating against younger people, e) charge Protestants with discriminating against non-Protestants, f) charge Trump supporters with discriminating against non-Trump supporters, g) charge conservatives with discriminating against moderates and liberals, h) patriotic people with discriminating against non-patriotic people, i) charge Republicans with discriminating against non-Republicans, j) charge Americans with discriminating against non-Americans, k) charge those who have more money with discriminating against those who have less money, l) charge gun owners with discriminating against non-gun owners, m) charge older German Americans with discriminating against non-German Americans, and n) charge those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time with discriminating against those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gillibrand-marks-start-of-pride-month-with-plan-to-protect-lgbtq-rights

TOWNHALL
— It’s All About the Open Borders, Stupid – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2019/06/02/its-all-about-the-open-borders-stupid-n2547105

AMERICAN THINKER
— Can Our Nation Conduct an Honest Election in 2020? – K.S. Guardiola
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/06/can_our_nation_conduct_an_honest_election_in_2020.html

DAILY CALLER
— MEXICAN OFFICIAL LEADING TARIFF NEGOTIATIONS COMPARED TRUMP TO HITLER, CALLED HIM MEXICO’S ‘ENEMY’ – Peter Hasso

https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/01/mexico-tariffs-marcelo-ebrard-trump-hitler-enemy/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Returns to Bartending to Promote Fair Wages – Reuters (DIERSEN: What did you do before you got elected? Before I got elected Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2000, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $98,198-$127,654/year. Before that, I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS 1-5 levels, currently $82,579-$93,592/year.)
https://ijr.com/ocasio-cortez-returns-bartending-promote-fair-wages/
— Amid USS McCain Controversy, Pentagon Says Military Will Not Be Politicized – Reuters (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Virtually all federal employees are Democrats. Therefore, the federal government is politicized.) 
https://ijr.com/amid-uss-mccain-controversy-pentagon-says-military-will-not-be-politicized/

THE HILL
— Trump calls Mexico an ‘abuser’ of US: ‘America has had enough!’ – KYLE BALLUCK (DIERSEN: Countries commit “acts of war” a) when they illegally send their citizens into another country illegally, b) illegally keep their citizens illegally in another country illegally, and c) illegally send illegal drugs into another country illegally.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446507-trump-calls-mexico-an-abuser-of-us-america-has-had-enough
— London mayor says UK is ‘on the wrong side of history’ with Trump visit – ARIS FOLLEY 
https://thehill.com/policy/international/446501-london-mayor-says-uk-is-on-the-wrong-side-of-history-with-trump-visit

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump Baby Blimp, 10,000 Coppers Gear Up For President’s Arrival In London  London Mayor Sadiq Khan scorches Trump in op-ed ahead of his state visit, compares him to last-century fascists. – Mary Papenfuss
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10000-coppers-trump-baby-blimp-london-queen-state-visit_n_5cf31f37e4b0a1997b6b7cd9

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden encourages LGBTQers to hate Trump.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/joe-biden-calls-trump-administration-disaster-human-rights/story?id=63428999

NEW YORK TIMES
— Are We Fighting a War on Homelessness? Or a War on the Homeless? – Ginia Bellafante (DIERSEN: Democrat areas produce homeless people. What do you say to Democrats who send their homeless people to Republican areas like Wheaton?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/nyregion/homelessness-shelters.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs, politics is total war. I should write a book about Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/01/opinion/sunday/politics-compromise-winner-take-all.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting citizens of foreign countries who have severe financial, health, and/or other problems a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/shutdowns-emergencies-and-tariffs-trumps-frenetic-immigration-approach-has-become-central-to-his-2020-bid/2019/06/02/23384870-83d7-11e9-95a9-e2c830afe24f_story.html
— Biden declares LGBTQ rights his No. 1 legislative priority – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, members of the following groups get rid of you: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-going-it-alone-as-the-democratic-2020-front-runner/2019/06/01/3b07d4a8-84cb-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html
— Castro links his campaign to Trump’s ‘racism’ – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-latest-castro-links-his-campaign-to-trumps-racism/2019/06/01/95e9242e-84cd-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— As Mexico cracks down on migrants, more risk the dangerous train known as La Bestia – PATRICK J. MCDONNELL
https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-la-bestia-20190602-htmlstory.html

DESERT SUN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers dominate everything. Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers make it clear that they will destroy all individuals, all organizations, all companies, all governments, and all countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity. 
https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2019/06/01/why-we-have-lgbtq-pride-not-straight-pride-column/1315425001/

FORBES
— 6 Steps To A Job For The College Grad Wondering What To Do – Bill Conerly (DIERSEN: What do/did your parents do? Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant until he died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother never attended high school.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2019/05/31/6-steps-to-a-job-for-the-college-grad-wondering-what-to-do/#51554b946b2d
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Your parents will be one place to start. If they have not been talking about their jobs while you were growing up, ask them now. Then ask your parents who their 10 best friends are, and what do they do. For those friends who have a job that doesn’t require more schooling, get contact information so you can give them a call.)

LADDERS
— 6 keys to declutter your resume right now – RACHEL WEINGARTEN (DIERSEN: Of course, applicants never include anything in resumes that reflects badly on them.) 
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/6-keys-to-declutter-your-resume-right-now
— The worst career advice, according to 6 life coaches – LINDSAY TIGAR (DIERSEN: If I had taken the following advice, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old: a) become a Democrat; b) become a veteran; c) help your supervisors and your superiors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40; d) be a yes-man; and e) never complain about anything.) 
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-worst-career-advice-according-to-6-life-coaches

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Bishop of Liverpool promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/02/trump-politics-are-toxic-and-dangerous-says-bishop-of-liverpool-paul-bayes

June 1 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— When can I buy pot in Illinois? How much can I buy? Your questions answered Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize recreational weed Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the bill Gov. Pritzker says he will sign. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: Who is taking the lead to stop the sale of pot a) in your municipality and b) in the unincorporated areas of your county? All of the following should be lining up to speak out against pot at public hearings: Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, business leaders, religious leaders, healthcare leaders, education leaders, law enforcement leaders, etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/5/31/18647868/marijuana-illinois-legalization-where-to-buy-amount
— House clears gambling measure that includes adding Chicago casino After two days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, House lawmakers appeared poised to leave Springfield having passed a comprehensive spending and capital plan. The Illinois Senate plans to return for bill action on Sunday and must still approve the gambling measure. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/1/18648903/house-clears-gambling-measure-that-includes-adding-chicago-casino

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Legalizing marijuana is a victory for freedom in Illinois – Steve Chapman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be someone who focuses on promoting pot.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-perspec-chapman-illinois-marijuana-legalize-20190531-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Melinda Bush: Passage of abortion bill to make Illinois ‘a beacon for the country’ – Rebecca Anzel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be someone who focuses on promoting abortion.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190601/melinda-bush-passage-of-abortion-bill-to-make-illinois-a-beacon-for-the-country
— Arlington Heights parade organizers defend letting controversial group march – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190601/arlington-heights-parade-organizers-defend-letting-controversial-group-march
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ACT, which calls itself the nation’s largest national security grass-roots organization, advocates for upholding Western values and combating the threat of radical Islam, according to the organization’s website. But the Southern Poverty Law Center put the group on its list of domestic hate groups “because it pushes wild anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, denigrates American Muslims and deliberately conflates mainstream and radical Islam.” Greg Padovani, chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights, said he received about a dozen complaints via phone and email about the ACT chapter’s inclusion in the parade and for leaflets marchers were handing out along the parade route. Padovani said he and other committee members investigated the group’s website, but could not find anything espousing hate or violence.)
— House begins overtime action on state budget – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190601/news/306019917/

ABC7
— Illinois House passes marijuana legalization bill, approves balanced budget – Cate Cauguiran and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-passes-marijuana-legalization-bill-approves-balanced-budget/5324375/
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bartends in Queens to push for higher minimum wage
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ocasio-cortez-bartends-in-queens-to-push-for-minimum-wage-hike/5325385/

NBC5
— Illinois Legislature Continues Work on Budget, Gambling Bill The House has to approve several pieces of legislation involving next year’s budget
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-legislature-continues-work-even-after-may-31-deadline-510710891.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— A new attitude — and one-party dominance — eased the tension – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190601/bernard-schoenburg-new-attitude—and-one-party-dominance—eased-tension
— Still a fight ahead for abortion rights in Illinois, supporters say – Cassie Buchman
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190601/still-fight-ahead-for-abortion-rights-in-illinois-supporters-say

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Democrats control it all, but can’t finish on schedule – Doug Finke
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190601/statehouse-insider-democrats-control-it-all-but-cant-finish-on-schedule

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Reproductive Health Act heads to governor’s desk Bush: Passage of abortion bill to make Illinois ‘a beacon for the country’ – Rebecca Anzel 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Reproductive-Health-Act-heads-to-governor-8217-s-13916373.php

HERALD NEWS
— Doubled gas tax to 39 cents goes to Illinois Senate – AP
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/06/02/doubled-gas-tax-to-39-cents-goes-to-illinois-senate/awt6g7/

ST. LOUIS TODAY
— America’s rural-urban divide is deeper than ever. Just ask the great state of Chicago. – Kevin McDermott 
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/columnists/mcdermott-america-s-rural-urban-divide-is-deeper-than-ever/article_cde99241-cb48-5081-85ba-210e0ed99b5b.html

WEEK
— Doubled gas tax to 39 cents goes to Ill. Senate – AP
https://week.com/news/illinois-news-from-the-associated-press/2019/06/01/the-latest-house-begins-overtime-action-on-state-budget/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Officials ID Virginia Beach gunman as city employee, Trump offers condolences – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/officials-id-virginia-beach-gunman-as-city-employee-06-01-2019-133819956

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— OUTSTANDING: Council members Coyne and Gustin will host ‘It’s not your momma’s marijuana’ on June 6
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2019/06/01/council-members-coyne-and-gustin-will-host-its-not-your-mommas-marijuana-on-june-6/100769

MCHENRY COUNTY BOLG
— McConchie Quite Disturbed at Passage of Extreme Abortion Bill, Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/mcconchie-quite-disturbed-at-passage-of-extreme-abortion-bill/ 
— Twenty-Four Hours that Changed the Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/twenty-four-hours-that-changed-the-karen-lukasik-case/ 
— Fight over Pension Coverage for Part-Time Township Employees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/fight-over-pension-coverage-for-part-time-township-employees/ 
— Take a Look at Key Bills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/take-a-look-at-the-other-key-bills/
— Recreation Cannabis Co-Sponsor Allen Skillicorn Explains Position
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/127936/
— Gambling Watchdog Summarizes Contents of Massive Expansion Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/01/gambling-watchdog-summarizes-contents-of-massive-expansion-bill/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— GOP Chairman Schneider calls abortion bill ‘unconscionable,’ laments Dems’ ‘extreme’ position – Carrie Bradon
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512586351-gop-chairman-schneider-calls-abortion-bill-unconscionable-laments-dems-extreme-position

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives: “Stop this bill from being Bi-Partisan”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/ives-stop-this-bill-from-being-bi-partisan/
— House starts passing budget package
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/house-starts-passing-budget-package/
— Chronic pain, migraines, IBS, other ailments could be added to medical cannabis program
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/chronic-pain-migraines-ibs-other-ailments-could-be-added-to-medical-cannabis-program/
— Lightfoot confirms *** Gov. Pritzker says he’s reached an understanding with Mayor Lightfoot on sports betting
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/gov-pritzker-says-hes-reached-an-understand-with-mayor-lightfoot-on-sports-betting/
— $40K minimum teacher salary mandate clears both chambers
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/40k-minimum-teacher-salary-mandate-clears-both-chambers/
— RHA roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/rha-roundup-2/
— Updated cheat sheet on the big stuff
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/updated-cheat-sheet-on-the-big-stuff/
— “Fix the FOID” stalls in Senate
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/fix-the-foid-stalls-in-senate/
— Budget, capital, gaming roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/budget-capital-gaming-roundup/
— House passes budget, capital package
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/01/house-starts-passing-budget-package/

BREITBART
— Cher: If Trump Wins Re-election, He’ll Put LGBTQ People ‘In Internment Camps’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/cher-if-trump-wins-re-election-hell-put-lgbtq-people-in-internment-camps/

TOWNHALL
— 900 Illegal Aliens Crammed in Center Built for 125 People – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/06/01/report-900-illegal-aliens-crammed-in-center-built-for-125-people-n2547241
— Pew Research Confirms 6 In 10 Illegal Aliens Live In These Areas – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/06/01/pew-research-confirms-6-in-10-illegal-aliens-live-in-these-areas-n2547258

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote LGBTQ activity in Buffalo Grove
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/teen-s-dream-pride-parade-her-hometown-become-reality-n1012411

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Celebration of L.G.B.T. Rights Is Met With Criticism – Katie Rogers
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/01/us/politics/trump-lgbt-rights.html
— Trump Is Said to Have Overruled Kushner and Other Aides in Threatening Mexico With Tariffs – Ana Swanson, Maggie Haberman and Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/01/us/politics/trump-mexico-tariffs.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— 2020 Democratic candidates vow to undo Trump’s immigration actions – SEEMA MEHTA and MATT PEARCE
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-democratic-presidential-candidates-2020-pasadena-immigration-20190531-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO GATE
— Trump says Duchess Meghan was ‘nasty’ about him, fueling debate ahead of state visit – Rick Noack
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Trump-says-Duchess-Meghan-was-nasty-about-him-13916074.php

FORTUNE
— Trump Threatened Mexico With Tariffs, But His Demands Are Vague – JUSTIN SINK, NACHA CATTAN, ANDREW ROSATI
http://fortune.com/2019/06/01/trump-mexico-tariffs-immigration/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— More than half of baby-boomer job seekers say they’ve faced age discrimination, and it’s costing them work – Allana Akhtar 
https://www.businessinsider.com/baby-boomer-job-seekers-experiencing-age-discrimination-2019-5

DAILY BEAST
— Trump Tower Condos Selling at More Than 20 Percent Losses – Jamie Ross
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-tower-condos-selling-at-more-than-20-percent-losses

WORKFORCE
— When Job Applicants Lie: Implementing Policies to Protect Your Company Employers should implement a clear and uniform policy about the consequences of lying or providing false information on an application. – Joshua Y. Joel, Natasha L. Wilson (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, everyone seeking or holding any kind of government or political job or office should be subjected to a comprehensive and extensive background investigation.)
https://www.workforce.com/2019/06/01/when-job-applicants-lie-implementing-policies-to-protect-your-company/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent study revealed that 85 percent of employers have caught applicants lying on their résumés or job applications. The most common lies involve modifying dates of employment, falsifying credentials, training or degrees, inflating prior earnings, or hiding a criminal history. Throughout the past several years, there have been several stories of prominent executives and CEOs, across many industries, whose careers were cut short for lying on their job applications or résumés. What should human resources professionals do when they discover that an employee has lied on their job application or résumé? How can employers avoid liabilities stemming from application falsification? What are the legal consequences for employers? Preemptive Measures The first step employers should take to avoid potential pitfalls is to implement a clear and uniform policy about the consequences of providing false information on an application. For example, a brief disclaimer can be included near the signature line of the employment application, in which the applicant affirms and agrees that providing false, misleading, or incomplete information on an application, in a résumé, or during the interview process is grounds for disqualification from employment or termination if hired. The disclaimer should also expressly waive any liability for the employer if the applicant is not hired or is terminated for providing false information. More importantly, employers should be consistent in enforcing this policy. Consistency can protect the employer from legal liabilities — and countless headaches — down the road. To accomplish this, employers should document every applicant’s receipt of the policy. If a background investigation reveals that an applicant or employee clearly lied on his or her application, the applicant should be rejected or the employee terminated immediately. If the employer only suspects a falsification, HR should engage in a fair and impartial investigation and document its findings. Depending on the results, disciplinary action should be taken. When assessing an applicant’s background, employers should focus on convictions and not arrest records. Otherwise, applicants may be unfairly prejudiced in the hiring process based on unsupported criminal allegations. Conducting Pre-Employment Background Checks Recent federal and state laws have presented hiring professionals with new compliance challenges when conducting a background screening. For example, while there are no federal laws requiring home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks or disqualify applicants from employment based on the results, there are 41 states that require these agencies to conduct criminal background checks. Those requirements in those 41 states vary widely, including when the background check must be completed, what sources of information must be checked, which positions require background checks, and which convictions, if any, result in disqualification from employment. The benefits of conducting criminal background checks in the hiring process often outweigh these challenges, especially in fields — such as health care or government contracting — where a failure to conduct screenings can result in hefty consequences. While many employers may prefer to use social media to research an applicant’s background, employers should exercise caution when using an applicant’s protected characteristics (like race, religion, age or gender) as a basis for refusing employment. Understanding the legal landscape as it relates to information an employer may request of an applicant is also key. For example, some states have laws that prohibit employers from requesting an applicant’s social media username and password. Additionally, some states have legislation referred to as “Ban the Box,” which prohibits employers from asking about criminal history on a job application. Unforeseen Benefits of a Consistent Policy In most cases, implementing a strong application falsification policy can result in some unexpected positive benefits. For example, many states have laws prohibiting employers from revoking job offers based on the discovery of a misdemeanor or other types of conviction with no relevance to the applicant’s suitability for the position. Nonetheless, even though the employer cannot revoke the offer because of the conviction itself, the employee’s misrepresentation about the existence of the conviction is grounds for revocation. For example, in a Pennsylvania case, the plaintiff only disclosed two convictions — stalking and harassment — on his application. But a background investigation revealed that he had pleaded guilty to eight additional crimes, including public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and drug crimes. The company revoked his offer. The district court determined that the company did not violate Pennsylvania’s criminal background check statute because the termination was not for the employees’ conviction, but his lie about it. Importantly, the district court relied heavily on the company’s implementation and communication of a consistent policy forbidding applicants from lying on their applications. In a similar vein, companies faced with discriminatory failure to hire claims have successfully argued that the later discovery of falsified job applications is a complete defense against the claims. In other words, if the company would not have hired the employee had it known of the applicant’s lie, the applicant cannot later claim that he or she was not hired because of a protected characteristic. Here too, courts look closely at the company’s fair, equitable and consistent enforcement of its application falsification policy to establish that the company’s decision was not motivated by discriminatory intent. Another benefit of maintaining a strong background check policy is that it can absolve or limit the company of liabilities down the road if the employee is terminated. Oftentimes, in the course of litigation over wrongful termination or discrimination claims, exhaustive background checks into the plaintiff reveal criminal histories previously unknown. While an employer may still be on the hook for some damages if the decision to terminate was indeed discriminatory, the Supreme Court has held that a reward of back pay can be cut off completely — and the plaintiff’s potential damages significantly limited — if the employee’s wrongdoing was so severe that the company would have terminated the employee in any event if it had been uncovered. As a result, employers can potentially limit their exposure to liability in later wrongful termination claims by consistently enforcing a no-tolerance policy for application falsification. While not every application falsification results in a high-profile CEO or executive separation, the problem is common across industries. HR professionals should take care to review their company’s job application process with the help of legal counsel to implement a fair and equitable policy that is compliant with state and federal regulations and train interviewers and hiring professionals of what they can and cannot ask. The fix can be quite easy, and the benefits are great.)

June 1 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Here’s when marijuana will be legal in Illinois, and answers to other burning questions about recreational weed – Robert McCoppin (DIERSEN: Who is taking the lead to stop the sale of pot a) in your municipality and b) in the unincorporated areas of your county? All of the following should be lining up to speak out against pot at public hearings: Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, business leaders, religious leaders, healthcare leaders, education leaders, law enforcement leaders, etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-cb-legal-marijuana-illinois-20190531-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Who can ban it? Municipalities and counties may ban cannabis businesses within their boundaries, but may not ban individual possession. Any person, business or landlord may prohibit use on private property. Colleges and universities may continue to prohibit marijuana use.)
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois legislators legalize marijuana, pass sweeping abortion bill but push past deadline on other issues including expanded gambling – Rick Pearson, Jamie Munks and Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-general-assembly-roundup-20190531-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Police install cameras along Eisenhower Expressway to try to crack down on ‘Heroin Highway’ – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-chicago-police-heroin-highway-crackdown-20190531-story.html
— Illinois Senate approves $40 billion budget hours after plan passed by House – Rick Pearson, Dan Petrella and Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-budget-20190531-story.html
— Illinois gun licensing bill prompted by Aurora mass shooting fails, but supporters vow to bring it back – Annie Sweeney, Sarah Freishtat and Cecilia Reyes
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-gun-bill-no-vote-20190531-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gambling is a vice. What do you say to those who promote gambling? Pot is a vice. What do you say to those who promote pot?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-orland-park-video-gambling-st-0602-story.html
— Waukegan among 6 new casino sites in gambling expansion proposal taking shape in Springfield – Emily K. Coleman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-waukegan-casino-proposal-bill-st-0601-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— House OKs budget, but Lightfoot calls gambling proposal a losing hand And late Friday, the Illinois Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, sending the bill to expand and protect abortion rights to the governor’s desk. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/31/18648085/house-oks-budget-lightfoot-gambling-proposal-losing-hand

DAILY HERALD
— 6 new casinos, slots at airports, sports betting part of new gambling proposal
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190531/6-new-casinos-slots-at-airports-sports-betting-part-of-new-gambling-proposal
— Property tax relief bills pass through legislature; Republicans doubt they’ll accomplish anything – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190531/property-tax-relief-bills-pass-through-legislature-republicans-doubt-theyll-accomplish-anything
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190601/finals-and-fasting-this-year-ramadan-has-added-challenges-for-young-muslims-in-the-suburbs

WGN TV
— What employees need to know about Illinois’ marijuana bill – ERIK RUNGE (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will pot pushers successfully sue to stop “discrimination” against stoners? How soon will everyone who you have to deal with will be a stoner?)
https://wgntv.com/2019/05/31/what-employees-need-to-know-about-illinois-marijuana-bill/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois House approves budget, pushes further action to Saturday – JERRY NOWICKI
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-house-approves-budget-pushes-further-action-to-saturday/article_267fc26f-09de-5a99-bbec-deae2cebc572.html
— Beer industry shudders at Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican imports – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz 
https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/beer-industry-shudders-at-trump-s-threat-to-impose-tariffs/article_48fc1288-7d11-5627-8f7d-12b3ac283140.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— No Illinois lawmaker should take a dime from the video gambling industry – Editorial
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/guest-editorial-no-illinois-lawmaker-should-take-a-dime-from/article_9e179bf0-54a4-508c-840e-106052e9e9df.html

SAVE YOUR HOMES NOW
— Naperville woman’s trust estate loses over $232,000 on sale of home
https://saveyourhomenow.org/stories/512573893-market-watch-naperville-woman-s-trust-estate-over-232-000-on-sale-of-home
— Westmont homeowner loses over $409,000 on sale
https://saveyourhomenow.org/stories/512573881-market-watch-westmont-homeowner-loses-over-409-000-on-sale
— Alissandra & Matthew Kruer lose over $440,000 on the sale of their Chicago home
https://saveyourhomenow.org/stories/512583632-market-watch-alissandra-matthew-kruer-lose-over-440-000-on-the-sale-of-their-chicago-home

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Pot Bill Passes House, Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/pot-bill-passes-house-roll-call/
— Looks as If FOID Card Revision Bill Is Dead for the Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/looks-as-if-foid-card-revision-bill-is-dead-for-the-session/
— 1581-Page Budget Dropped on House Members’ Desks Less than Twelve Hours before Supposed Adjournment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/127938/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DuPage resident Jackie Hayden feels betrayed by Rep. Villa – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512583563-dupage-resident-feels-betrayed-by-rep-villa

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Illinois finishes 35th on best state ranking
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/512578806-illinois-finishes-35th-on-best-state-ranking

GOPUSA
— Ocasio-Cortez bartends at pricey Queens eatery for an hour in support of minimum wage
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70390
— With ‘Drag 101,’ are libraries LGBT breeding grounds?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70263
— Group of 116 Africans arrested crossing border
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70380

WORLD NET DAILY
— LIBERALS SUE TO QUASH RELIGIOUS RIGHTS (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will pot pushers successfully sue to stop “discrimination” against stoners? How soon will everyone who you have to deal with will be a stoner?) 
https://www.wnd.com/2019/05/liberals-sue-to-quash-religious-rights/

DAILY WIRE
— DOJ Preparing Anti-Trust Probe Of Google Examining Search And Other Businesses – RYAN SAAVEDRA
https://www.dailywire.com/news/47914/breaking-doj-preparing-anti-trust-probe-google-ryan-saavedra

CHRISTIAN NEWS
— Make Sodom Great Again? – Heather Clark (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ activity. Does Trump know that? I should write a book about those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes and their massive efforts to destroy me.) 
https://christiannews.net/2019/05/31/make-sodom-great-again-trumps-pride-month-tweets-urge-nations-to-join-effort-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Trump Considering More Restrictions Against Asylum Seekers – Jason Hopkins (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats urge all the citizens of all the countries of the world to seek asylum in the United States, but especially those who need/want massive government assistance and are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/05/trump-considering-more-restrictions-against-asylum-seekers/

PJ MEDIA
— Liberal Group With Recent Racism Scandal Claims to Be a Modern ‘Underground Railroad’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/liberal-group-with-recent-racism-scandal-claims-to-be-a-modern-underground-railroad/

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Taylor Swift promotes LGBTQ activity.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/taylor-swift-lgbtq-petition-donald-trump_n_5cf22177e4b0a1997b6ac030

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois House OKs $40B budget, work continues
https://www.apnews.com/a25eee21a1fe4db6af9b0f8fc35f70aa

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mexico and business groups unite against the United States.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-mexico-threats/mexico-u-s-business-groups-urge-trump-to-back-down-on-tariff-threat-idUSKCN1T11K3

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump creates diplomatic headache for U.K. even before state visit.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/brexit-referendum/trump-creates-diplomatic-headache-u-k-even-state-visit-n1008221

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: When push comes to shove, far too many “Lawmakers and Businesses” side with Mexico against America. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/business/mexico-tariffs-donald-trump.html
— A Financial Checklist for Your Newly Minted High School Graduate We’ve got budget, retirement account, credit, information security and insurance advice for your independent adult, college student, gap-year taker or future soldier. – Ron Lieber (DIERSEN: What did you do the summer after you graduated from high school? I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/your-money/teenager-financial-preparation.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs succeed in legalizing prostitution?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/nyregion/presidential-candidates-prostitution.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use minorities to promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-census-scheme-exposed-a-lie-to-increase-white-power/2019/05/31/b6f40ef6-83b3-11e9-95a9-e2c830afe24f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/05/31/trumps-mexico-tariffs-show-he-has-no-interest-solving-immigration-crisis/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sanders and Harris urge California Hispanics to hate Trump. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/sanders-harris-seek-hispanic-votes-at-california-forum/2019/05/31/5e668aba-83c8-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A look at what Mexico has done to limit the tide of migrants.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/a-look-at-what-mexico-has-done-to-limit-the-tide-of-migrants/2019/05/31/6534fc46-83e6-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s reliance on pressure tactics is showing diminishing returns.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-reliance-on-pressure-tactics-is-showing-diminishing-returns/2019/05/31/1c5e6144-83bc-11e9-bce7-40b4105f7ca0_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: When push comes to shove, far too many “business groups and lawmakers” side with Mexico against America. 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tariff-man-unchained-11559343207
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who opposes the citizenship question? ANSWER: Democrats and RINOs. 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/could-a-census-citizenship-question-lead-to-an-undercount-11559304000

DETROIT METRO TIMES
— Canadian studies suggest THC levels may not measure marijuana impairment accurately – Larry Gabriel (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will pot pushers successfully sue to stop “discrimination” against stoners? How soon will everyone who you have to deal with will be a stoner?)
https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/canadian-studies-suggest-thc-levels-may-not-measure-marijuana-impairment-accurately/Content?oid=21779434

SAN FRANCISCO GATE
— Crackdown on illegal immigration bypassing workplace – Miriam Jordan
https://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/Crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-bypassing-13913689.php

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— Wealth and class are not determinants of intellect or governing ability – TIM LIBRETT (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who paint themselves as having lots of wealth and class.)
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/wealth-and-class-are-not-determinants-of-intellect-or-governing-ability/

LGBTQ NATION
— Twitter isn’t buying Trump’s cynical & hypocritical Pride month announcement Of course he didn’t write it. It’s too coherent,” one commenter quipped. – Daniel Villarreal 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/06/twitter-isnt-buying-trumps-cynical-hypocritical-pride-month-announcement/

May 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois House passes marijuana legalization bill, sends to Pritzker – Cate Cauguiran and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-passes-marijuana-legalization-bill/5324375/

NBC5
— Illinois Legislature to Remain in Session Over Weekend Numerous legislative items remain on the table as the May 31 deadline looms
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-legislature-to-remain-in-session-over-weekend-510684931.html

CBS2
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Marijuana In Illinois
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/31/breaking-recreational-marijuana-now-legal-in-illinois/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois House approves recreational marijuana bill; Pritzker expected to sign – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/illinois-house-approves-recreational-marijuana-bill-pritzker-expected-to-sign

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois House approves marijuana legalization bill backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-recreational-marijuana-legislation-20190531-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity dominate everything.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-chicago-lgbtq-timeline-viz-0602-story.html
— As lawmakers legalize weed, they blow a deadline – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-burke-indictment-legislature-spin-20190531-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: High time? Pritzker vows to sign legal recreational pot bill heading to his desk If the bill is signed into law, Illinois will become the first state to approve cannabis sales through the Legislature, instead of a ballot measure. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/5/31/18647398/high-time-legal-recreational-pot-bill-on-way-to-governors-desk
— Overtime: Madigan pushes legislative session into weekend, raising stakes and questions The announcement was a surprise, even with the vast amount of work to be done. That’s because negotiations had been led by Democrats — the party that holds the governor’s mansion and supermajorities in both legislative chambers. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/5/31/18647810/overtime-madigan-extends-legislative-session-weekend-pritzker-budget-gambling

DAILY HERALD
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois poised to become 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190531/illinois-poised-to-become-11th-state-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Buffalo Grove promotes LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190530/buffalo-grove-pride-parade-organizers-foresee-rainbows-without-rain-this-weekend
— Trump says Mexico taking advantage of US laws – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs have passed many laws that give foreign countries advantages over the United States. Laws that that give preference to minorities give preference to immigrants who are minorities.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190531/news/305319929

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois House OKs recreational marijuana The bill, one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s major campaign promises, now heads to his desk. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-house-oks-recreational-marijuana

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS VOTE TO LEGALIZE POT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/illinois-lawmakers-vote-to-legalize-pot-.html
— HOUSE EXTENDS SESSION INTO OVERTIME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/house-extends-session-into-overtime-.html
— COMMISSIONER CALLS ON COOK CO PROLIFERS TO OPPOSE ABORTION RESOLUTION BEFORE BOARD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/commissioner-calls-on-cook-co-prolifers-to-oppose-abortion-resolution-before-board.html
— BEFORE ILLINOIS HOUSE, FAIRFIELD PASTOR ASKS GOD TO JUDGE ILLINOIS FOR ABORTION POLICY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/before-illinois-house-fairfield-pastor-asks-god-to-judge-illinois-for-abortion-policy.html

— 10 WAYS ILLINOIS’ ABORTION INDUSTRY WILL THRIVE WITH SB 25
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/10-ways-illinois-abortion-industry-will-thrive-with-sb-25.html

CAPITOL FAX
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: House sends legalized cannabis bill to governor 66-47-2
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/31/house-sends-legalized-cannabis-bill-to-governor-66-47-2/
— Madigan calls weekend special session
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/31/madigan-calls-weekend-special-session/
— During House prayer, minister asks God to “judge Illinois for the sanctioned destruction of the innocent unborn”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/31/during-house-prayer-minister-asks-god-to-judge-illinois-for-the-sanctioned-destruction-of-the-innocent-unborn/
— Pritzker backs off vow to phase out private school scholarship program (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most for my letting my parents a) have me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) in 1948, b) sending me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, c) sending me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and d) having me confirmed as a MSL in 1962.) 
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/31/pritzker-backs-off-vow-to-phase-out-private-school-scholarship-program/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Marijuana bill is on the move – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019-05-31/editorial-marijuana-bill-the-move.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker, AFSCME reach first contract agreement in 4 years – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190531/pritzker-afscme-reach-first-contract-agreement-in-4-years

FOX ILLINOIS
— Senator Durbin frustrated with Trump’s tariffs
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/senator-durbin-frustrated-with-trumps-tariffs

CHICAGO READER
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Chicago Reader Inaugural Pride Block Party. . .all ages; kids under 10 free 
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/reader-pride-block-party-marz-community-brewing/Content?oid=70448263

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— Of Course This Happened in Illinois. Why Wouldn’t It? Lawmakers are making money from video gambling operators. A vote on gambling expansion may happen Friday. – Logan Jaffe
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-video-gambling-possible-tax-increase-gambling-expansion-jb-pritzker

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— DeWitte’s Democratic Opponent Predicted He Would Vote for a Gas Tax
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/dewittes-democratic-opponent-predicted-he-would-vote-for-a-gas-tax/ 
— Critique of Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik’s Attempt to Escape from Lawsuit Alleging She Removed Township Records and Be Paid for Resigning
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/31/critique-of-algonquin-township-clerk-karen-lukasiks-attempt-to-escape-from-lawsuit-alleging-she-removed-township-records-and-be-paid-for-resigning/ 
— The Fingerprinting, Price Increase FOID Bill – Illinois State Rifle Association Take on the Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/30/the-fingerprinting-price-increase-foid-bill/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Karina Villa co-sponsors bill nonprofit says will make state ‘abortion capital of America’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512573887-karina-villa-co-sponsors-bill-nonprofit-says-will-make-state-abortion-capital-of-america

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Durkin to House Dems on graduated income tax amendment vote: ‘Take responsibility for this mess’ – Kyla Asbury
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512573759-durkin-to-house-dems-on-graduated-income-tax-amendment-vote-take-responsibility-for-this-mess

WASHINGTON TIMES
— White House: Mexico ‘exporting’ illegal immigrants to U.S. – Dave Boyer 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/31/white-house-mexico-exporting-illegal-immigrants-us/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— MAGA? 12% Democrats say US ‘was never great,’ most cite Clinton era as best – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: What did the Democrats do to you during the Clinton era? My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, kept me off audits of IRS, and did not promote me beyond GS-13.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/maga-12-democrats-say-us-was-never-great-most-cite-clinton-era-as-best

BREITBART
— Trump Celebrates LGBT Pride Month, Urges World to Decriminalize Homosexuality – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying individuals, destroying organizations, destroying companies, destroying governments, and destroying countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/31/trump-celebrates-lgbt-pride-month-urges-world-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/

TOWNHALL
— Video Shows More Than 1000 Illegal Aliens Pouring Over the Border – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2019/05/31/watch-videos-shows-1000-illegal-aliens-pouring-over-the-border-n2547175
— Secure Border or Cheap Imports? GOP Senators Say Tariffs on Mexico Would Sink Trump’s North American Trade Deal – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/05/31/gop-senators-say-tariffs-on-mexico-would-sink-trumps-nafta-replacement-trade-dea-n2547226

NEWSMAX
— DHS Chief: 80,000 Migrants in Custody as Illegal Crossings Spike – Jason Devaney
https://www.newsmax.com/headline/immigration-mcaleenan/2019/05/31/id/918420/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Disney And Netflix Embrace Corporate Fascism – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/30349

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Texas on pace for ANOTHER record month in illegal immigration: 19% increase from April – Daniel Horowitz
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/texas-pace-another-record-month-illegal-immigration-19-increase-april/

DAILY CALLER
— NOT MANY COMPANIES ACTUALLY GET BUSTED FOR HIRING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, STUDY FINDS – Jason Hopkins
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/31/companies-illegal-immigrants-hiring/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Criticizes Illinois Bill That Would Allow Abortion up Until Birth – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-illinois-bill-that-would-allow-abortion-up-until-birth_2945989.html

THE HILL
— Trump trade adviser says Mexico exports ‘illegal aliens’ – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/latino/446338-trump-trade-adviser-says-mexico-exports-illegal-aliens
— Trump’s approval rating hits highest point in two years – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446347-trumps-approval-rating-hits-highest-point-in-two-years

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois marijuana legislation goes to governor
https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/The-Latest-Illinois-marijuana-legislation-goes-13912271.php

NBC NEWS
— Trump recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month for first time The president did not recognize Pride Month for the first two years of his presidency after promising he would support the LGBTQ community. – Tim Fitzsimons (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying individuals, destroying organizations, destroying companies, destroying governments, and destroying countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-recognizes-lgbtq-pride-month-first-time-n1012611

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/31/us/abortion-clinics-map.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats crow about their success in getting citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come illegally to America illegally and b) to illegally stay illegally in America illegally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/us/border-tariffs-trump-immigration.html

WASHINGTON POST
— What is Mexico doing — and not doing — to keep migrants from crossing into the U.S.? – Kevin Sieff
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/what-is-mexico-doing–and-not-doing–to-keep-migrants-from-crossing-into-the-u-s/2019/05/31/e007a344-83a3-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat “lawmakers and businesses” side with foreign countries against America.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/05/31/lawmakers-express-alarm-trump-forges-ahead-with-mexico-tariffs/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Kasich.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/05/31/sadly-john-kasich-may-be-right-about-republicans/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump slams Mexico, Democrats over spike in asylum seekers at border – Bob Fredericks
https://nypost.com/2019/05/31/trump-slams-mexico-democrats-over-spike-in-asylum-seekers-at-border/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Ties Mexico Tariff Threats to Hefty Immigration Demands The U.S. wants Mexico either to take in asylum seekers from Central America or turn them back at their own southern border – Louise Radnofsky in Washington and Juan Montes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-ties-mexico-tariff-threats-to-hefty-immigration-demands-11559332126

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters talk and act like they are paid agents for foreign countries.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonconstable/2019/05/31/trumps-mexican-tariff-plan-could-make-illegal-immigrant-worse/#3f80b5997812
— The EEOC Is Back In Business, At The Urging Of Business – Patricia Barnes (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it has just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS. In 1997, when I was 49 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO forced me to take their early retirement “offer” a) because I had been an active member in a class action lawsuit since 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation and b) because I had always complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2019/05/31/the-eeoc-is-back-in-business-at-the-urging-of-business/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters treasonously crow about their success in getting citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/05/trump-made-promise-he-cant-figure-out-how-keep/590764/

MEDIA MATTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.mediamatters.org/blog/2019/05/31/laura-ingrahams-history-promoting-hate-and-white-supremacy/223843

HR DRIVE
— BLS: 40% of older workers are still on the job hunt – Valerie Bolden-Barrett
https://www.hrdive.com/news/bls-40-of-older-workers-are-still-on-the-job-hunt/555810/

CATO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans oppose tariffs.
https://www.cato.org/blog/tariffs-wont-stop-illegal-immigration-could-backfire

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7091345/With-Missouris-abortion-clinic-brink-closure-panic-driving-women-state-border.html

May 29 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— UPDATE: The proposed Starbucks at the southeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Warrenville Road in my Wheaton precinct is off. I spoke with the property’s owner Ron Dell this afternoon. He said he was going to attend the Wheaton City Counsel Planning Session yesterday evening, but a major delay at O’Hare Airport prevented him from doing that. He said that Starbucks withdrew its proposal 2 weeks ago. Also, Wheaton has posted a video of the session at: https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
(MY ARTICLE THIS MORNING: About 120 Wheaton residents attended a 2 1/2 hour Wheaton City Council Planning Session Tuesday evening, May 28, 2019. 28 of those 120 voiced their concerns about Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 13 of those 28 are registered voters in my precinct. Most of the comments concerned the impact that proposed changes would have on homeowners immediately south and north of Roosevelt Road, traffic congestion, affordable housing, public housing, the proposed Starbucks at the southeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Warrenville Road, flooding, the school crossing at Warrenville Road and Park Avenue, protecting historic buildings on Roosevelt Road, and Wheaton not individually notifying homeowners immediately north and south of Roosevelt Road of the session. My precinct includes the south side of Roosevelt Road between Carlton and Main Streets. For more information on the market study and plan amendment, SEE: https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282019-1184. I included a link to the notice of the session in my May 26, 2019 GOPUSA ILLINOIS evening edition email (https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/may-26-evening-edition-3/). I included link to an online petition against the market study and plan amendment (https://www.thepetitionsite.com/981/324/570/stop-the-roosevelt-road-corridor-redevelopment-plan/) in my May 23, 2019 GOPUSA ILLINOIS evening edition email (https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/may-23-evening-edition-3/). I included my comment that “A Starbucks is planned for the southeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Warrenville Road in my precinct” in my March 10, 2019 GOPUSA ILLINOIS morning edition email (https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/march-10-morning-edition-4/). Sadly, many of those in my precinct who oppose the market study and plan amendment automatically assume that I completely support the market study and plan amendment a) because I am a conservative Republican Precinct Committeeman who supports Trump and b) because Ron Dell, the owner of the property at the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Warrenville, has allowed me to display 4X4 “Vote Republican’ signs on his building prior to elections for many years. Consequently, many of those in my precinct who oppose the market study and plan amendment have kept me “out of the loop” to put it politely. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always discouraged voters in my precinct from reading my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I look forward to reading the minutes of the session and watching the video of the session when they are posted on the city’s website.)

ABC7
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois Senate passes marijuana legalization bill, sends it back to Illinois House – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-senate-passes-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-/5322315/

NBC5
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-senate-committee-advances-marijuana-legalization-bill-510587601.html
— Religious Leaders Want Slowdown in Push for Chicago Casino Expanding casino gambling in Illinois got a boost this week when a Democratic lawmaker suggested making it part of a popular plan to legalize sports betting
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/religious-leaders-want-slowdown-in-push-for-chicago-casino-510554131.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois passes Senate – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bill-that-would-legalize-recreational-marijuana-in-illinois-on-track-to-pass-senate

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Legal recreational marijuana in Illinois a step closer after Senate vote, bill heads to House next – ick Pearson, Dan Petrella and Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-marijuana-legislation-senate-20190529-story.html
— 2020 preview? Feud flares up between Joe Biden and Donald Trump – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-2020-feud-joe-biden-donald-trump-20190529-story.html
— After heated debate, Illinois House approves bill requiring gun license applicants to be fingerprinted – Stacy St. Clair, Annie Sweeney and Sarah Freishtat
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-foid-gun-revocation-vote-20190524-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State Senate passes legal pot bill, sends it to House With just two days to go before adjournment, the Illinois Senate passed a marijuana legalization measure. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/29/18644718/senate-committee-amended-marijuana-legalization-bill-cannabis-senate-vote
— Man stabs person during fight in Wheaton Billy J. Thomas allegedly stabbed another person during an argument, Wheaton police said. – Alison Martin 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/29/18644006/man-stabs-person-during-fight-wheaton-east-roosevelt-road

DAILY HERALD
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Full state Senate approves recreational marijuana use – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190529/full-state-senate-approves-recreational-marijuana-use
— Palatine Township Republicans hosting U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Hubbard June 1 – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190529/palatine-township-republicans-hosting-us-senate-candidate
— Wheaton man charged with stabbing man during fight
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190529/wheaton-man-charged-with-stabbing-man-during-fight
— Slavery is convenient tool for critics – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190529/slavery-is-convenient-tool-for-critics
— Food just opening act at Taste of Wheaton – Ann Piccininni 
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20190529/food-just-opening-act-at-taste-of-wheaton
— DuPage looking to require licenses for adult businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190529/dupage-looking-to-require-licenses-for-adult-businesses

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois Senate votes to legalize marijuana The marijuana legislation is one of several controversial bills, along with sports betting and a capital-improvement bill, being considered as the end of the legislative session approaches. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-senate-votes-legalize-marijuana
— Former Rauner official has a plan to make money on Asian carp  Brian Colgan wants to turn the invasive fish that’s terrorized the Great Lakes into lobster bait. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/former-rauner-official-has-plan-make-money-asian-carp

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Legislation to overhaul Illinois’ abortion statute passes House – REBECCA ANZEL
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-05-29/legislation-overhaul-illinois-abortion-statute-passes-house.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— FOID overhaul moves forward despite Constitutional concerns Gun owners would be required to be fingerprinted, pay increased fee – LINDSEY SALVATELLI
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/05/30/foid-overhaul-moves-forward-despite-constitutional-concerns/a4bf8i0/

WIFR
— Illinois Senate passes $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Illinois-Senate-passes-40000-minimum-teacher-salary-bill-510581031.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reaction to Lauren Underwood’s “Foot-in-Mouth Disease” Comment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/29/following-reaction-to-lauren-underwoods-foot-in-mouth-disease-comment/

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Rep. Underwood’s comments show lack of understanding about border crisis, AVIAC says – Karen Kidd
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512567019-rep-underwood-s-comments-show-lack-of-understanding-about-border-crisis-aviac-says

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois General Assembly tramples on Constitutional Rights – Fingerprints to be required to exercise 2nd Amendment – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2019/05/illinois-general-assembly-tramples-on-constitutional-rights-fingerprints-to-be-required-to-exercise-2nd-amendment/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: STEPHEN MOORE PROVIDES INSIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUMPONOMICS’ ECONOMIC AGENDA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/05/thorner-stephen-moore-provides-inside-information-about-the-trumponomics-economic-agenda.html

CAPITOL FAX
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Senate votes to legalize cannabis 38-17-2
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/29/senate-votes-to-legalize-cannabis-38-17-2/
— House passes “Fix the FOID” bill 62-52
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/29/house-passes-fix-the-foid-bill-62-52/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— More resentment, more hypocrisy, more outrage – Ioannis Gatsiounis
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/28/us-political-climate-so-polarized-everyone-carries/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Let’s examine all the reasons Roy Moore is a terrible human being – Tiana Lowe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a terrible human being.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/lets-examine-all-the-reasons-roy-moore-is-a-terrible-human-being

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Illinois House Declares Late-Term Abortion a ‘Right’ Passes measure repealing abortion limits, including parental notification – Bill McMorris
https://freebeacon.com/issues/illinois-house-declares-late-term-abortion-a-right/

FOX NEWS
— New York City’s radical push for ‘equity’ in schools is the very definition of racism – Deroy Murdock
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/deroy-murdock-new-york-department-of-education-implicit-bias-racism

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— The coming crime wave that Border Patrol isn’t stopping – Daniel Horowitz
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/coming-crime-wave-border-patrol-isnt-stopping/

CNS NEWS
— Pope Compares U.S.-Mexico Border Wall to Berlin Wall Built by Communists – Liam Sigler (DIERSEN: America-haters love it every time the Pope promotes hatred of America.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/liam-sigler/pope-compares-us-mexico-border-wall-berlin-wall-built-communists

DAILY CALLER
— TRUMP CRACKS DOWN ON PEOPLE THAT HELP IMMIGRANTS ILLEGALLY ENTER THE US – Jason Hopkins
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/29/trump-crackdown-immigrant-help/

PATRIOT POST
— Inheritance Welfare Leftists — The Effluent of Generational Wealth and Privilege Irony: Legions of leftist cadres hate the wealthy elite benefactors who gave them rise. – Mark Alexander 
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/63297-inheritance-welfare-leftists-the-effluent-of-generational-wealth-and-privilege

TOWNHALL
— Actor John Cleese Tweets That London Is ‘No Longer an English City’ – Michele Blood
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/micheleblood/2019/05/29/actor-john-cleese-explains-why-london-is-no-longer-an-english-city-n2547004

LIFE NEWS
— Slouching Towards Our Orwellian Future: When Abortion is Considered “Morally Good” – BONNIE CHERNIN 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/05/29/slouching-towards-our-orwellian-future-when-abortion-is-considered-morally-good/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Cruz Knocks Omar’s Suggestion That Hispanic Immigrants ‘Can’t Qualify’ Under a Merit-Based System – Madison Summers
https://ijr.com/cruz-knocks-omars-suggestion-hispanic-immigrants-merit-based/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Women Sue F.B.I., Claiming Discrimination at Training Academy – Adam Goldman
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/us/politics/fbi-discrimination-lawsuit.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Steve King: Presuming all cultures contribute equally to our civilization devalues the Founding Fathers – Colby Itkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/steve-king-presuming-all-cultures-equally-contribute-to-our-civilization-devalues-the-founding-fathers/2019/05/29/33b13490-8248-11e9-933d-7501070ee669_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Justin Amash.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/05/29/amash-shows-courage-is-rewarded-sometimes/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Beto O’Rourke Details Proposed Immigration Overhaul Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas congressman puts border policy high on his agenda – Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beto-orourke-details-proposed-immigration-overhaul-11559148876

NEWSWEEK
— ‘NOT ON MY WATCH’: ILLINOIS MOVES TO STRENGTHEN ABORTION PROTECTIONS AS BANS SPREAD – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER 
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-abortion-protection-law-pass-1438075

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Grossly Dishonest Appeal to African-Americans.”
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/05/trumps-grossly-dishonest-appeal-to-african-americans.html

May 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois House passes bill to remove abortion restrictions, moves to state Senate
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-approves-reproductive-health-act-bill-moves-to-state-senate/5320338/

NBC5
— Illinois House Adopts Abortion Protections Chicago Democratic Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s Reproductive Health Act was approved 64-50 Monday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-House-Adopts-Abortion-Protections-510522501.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois House passes abortion rights bill – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/debate-over-abortion-bill-heats-up-in-illinois-house

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— After emotional debate, Illinois House OKs abortion-rights measure In tears, state Rep. Avery Bourne, who is pregnant, warned the measure is a “massive expansion that will impact viable babies.” – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/28/18642682/abortion-illinois-house-reproductive-health-act-roe-wade
— Illinois video gambling tax hike will be decided by lawmakers with financial ties to the industry As video gambling has grown in the state, so have the industry’s links to lawmakers. – Jason Grotto and Dan Mihalopoulos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/5/28/18639029/illinois-video-gambling-tax-hike-decided-lawmakers-financial-ties-industry
— No Illinois lawmaker should take a dime from the video gambling industry Voters deserve to have public policy set by legislators who aren’t getting cash from one side of the debate. Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/28/18642732/video-gaming-lawmakers-contributions-legislature-business-gambling-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House advances abortion rights measure as other states approve limits – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-legislature-pritzker-violence-affordable-housing-lightfoot-spin-20190528-story.html
— Illinois House passes sweeping abortion rights bill after emotional floor debate – Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-abortion-bill-house-20190528-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Why Trump prefers to discuss impeachment, not infrastructure.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-perspec-page-president-trump-infrastructure-nancy-pelosi-chuck-schumer-20190528-story.html
— Trying to live car-free? Pritzker’s taxes could slam the brakes on that plan – Joseph Schwieterman (DIERSEN: I have owned cars since I was 16 years old in 1964.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-pritzker-transit-car-gas-tax-uber-lyft-20190528-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County could ban circuses at county fairgrounds – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190528/dupage-county-could-ban-circuses-at-county-fairgrounds

WBEZ
— Who Should Receive Reparations for Slavery and Discrimination?
https://www.wbez.org/shows/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/who-should-receive-reparations-for-slavery-and-discrimination/fa1fb662-5f4b-4bf9-b480-a2704343db6c

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker’s ‘big’ agenda focused on just 2 issues – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-05-28/jim-dey-pritzkers-big-agenda-focused-just-2-issues.html

WSIL TV
— Illinois House passes abortion bill, local representatives vote no – Jeff Weinrich
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40545245/illinois-house-passes-abortion-bill-local-representatives-vote-no

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton Celebrates Martin Plaza Rededication (DIERSEN: Attendees at this outstanding event included Barbier, Cherry, Fitch, Gresk, Keller, and Suess. Wheaton’s Chick-fil-A provided cake and lemonade.)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=246

CHICAGO NOW
— Illinois poised to become America’s most radical pro-abortion state – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2019/05/illinois-poised-to-become-americas-most-radical-pro-abortion-state/

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: Abortion pushers push abortion. 
https://depauliaonline.com/41744/news/reproductive-justice-rally-in-chicago-stokes-abortion-debate/

ONE ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: A pot pusher pushes pot.
https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/5/27/1il-opinion-dont-wait-to-legalize-marijuana-in-illinois

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Moves to the Most Extreme Abortion Position, House Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/28/illinois-moves-to-the-most-extreme-abortion-position/ 
— Pro-Lifers Mourn Passage of Extreme Abortion Bill Alloing Abortion Up to Moment of Birth
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/05/28/pro-lifers-mourn-passage-of-extreme-abortion-bill/

CAPITOL FAX
— Reproductive Health Act bill clears House 64-50-4
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/28/rha-bill-clears-house-64-50-4/
— All 44 House Republicans spoke against graduated income tax
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/28/all-44-house-republicans-spoke-against-graduated-income-tax/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Border Patrol seeks babysitters to care for illegal immigrants so agents can return to field Goal is to get agents back to patrolling border – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/28/border-patrol-proposes-new-job-feed-care-illegals/

FOX NEWS
— Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud is $2.67 million richer but still thinks the Chevy Corvette he won is ‘pretty cool’ – Gary Gastelu
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/indy-500-winner-simon-pagenaud-corvette

AMERICAN THINKER
— NBC polling data shows Bernie Sanders with a lock on ‘low information voters’ – Monica Showalter (DIERSEN: If you read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, you are not a low information voter.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/nbc_polling_data_shows_bernie_sanders_with_a_lock_on_low_information_voters.html

BREITBART
— DHS Fast-Tracks Migrants Straight into Jobs – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/05/28/dhs-fast-tracks-migrants-into-jobs/

DAILY CALLER
— TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ALLOWING TOURIST VISAS FOR ELDERLY MEXICANS TO VISIT UNDOCUMENTED FAMILY IN US – Shelby Talcott
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/28/trump-visas-elderly-mexicans-visit/

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
— Trump administration memo bolsters longstanding restrictions on welfare for noncitizens
http://www.aei.org/publication/trump-administration-memo-bolsters-longstanding-restrictions-on-welfare-for-noncitizens/

THE HILL
— Illinois House passes bill removing late-term abortion restrictions – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/445801-illinois-house-passes-bill-removing-late-term-abortion-restrictions

CBS NEWS
— Meghan Markle will not meet President Trump during his upcoming U.K. visit – CAITLIN O’KANE
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meghan-markle-will-not-meet-president-trump-during-his-upcoming-uk-visit/

WASHINGTON POST
— It’s the middle of the night. Do you know who your iPhone is talking to? – Geoffrey A. Fowler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/05/28/its-middle-night-do-you-know-who-your-iphone-is-talking/

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use children to put the “U.S. immigration system on the brink.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/the-crush-of-children-at-arizonas-border-shows-a-us-immigration-system-on-the-brink/2019/05/28/03733e36-7357-11e9-8be0-ca575670e91c_story.html

FORBES
— How to Protect Yourself Against Job Discrimination as a Veteran – Tom Spiggle (DIERSEN: The federal government protects its employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran. The federal government gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2019/05/28/how-to-protect-yourself-against-job-discrimination-as-a-veteran/#7880184f5475
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Most people are aware that federal law bars discrimination on the job due to gender, race and religion, but they often don’t realize that it also covers current and former members of the military as well. With fewer Americans serving in the military today than in past decades, this kind of discrimination can be subtle, taking the form of assumptions that civilians make about military life and service. That could come from recruiters who ignore relevant job experience — like leading a caravan of military vehicles in the desert when hiring for a job driving a commercial truck. It could come in the form of an innocent-seeming question during a job interview about whether you suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after completing a tour in Afghanistan. Or it could be the more obvious refusal to reinstate you at your old job after regular service with the National Guard. Several federal laws aim to prevent those kinds of situations. Here’s a look at the laws that protect those who come back from their service as they reenter the workforce.)

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— London activists: You can’t stop us from marching against Trump – LAMIAT SABIN
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/london-activists-you-cant-stop-us-from-marching-against-trump/

May 26 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-my-hijab-meaning-05142019-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A pot pusher pushes pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190526/pot-issue-is-about-freedom-fairness

DAILY ILLINI
— University to use The College Board’s ‘adversity score’ for student admissions, retention – EUNICE ALPASAN
https://dailyillini.com/news/2019/05/25/the-college-board-adversity/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— 2 more communities getting body cameras for police officers
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/more-communities-getting-body-cameras-for-police-officers/article_e016208c-2bb8-558f-80a6-1151c67988e4.html

CHICAGO MAROON
— The Adverse Effects of an Adversity Score The SAT should not implement an adversity score, as it would undermine the purposes of the examination. – Shaun Cammack
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2019/5/25/adverse-effects-adversity-score/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— 2020 hopefuls Sanders, Warren condemn Espionage Act charges against Assange It’s a ‘pretext to wage war’ on 1st Amendment, says Warren – Andrew Blake 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/25/bernie-sanders-elizabeth-warren-condemn-espionage-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Democrats, the party of abortion – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/democrats-the-party-of-abortion

AMERICAN THINKER
— Looks like India’s Modi getting same fake-news treatment Trump gets on minorities – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/looks_like_indias_modi_getting_same_fakenews_treatment_trump_gets_on_minorities.html
— How the Left can win with words alone – Lloyd Brown
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/how_the_left_can_win_with_words_alone.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— How National Injunctions Create Constitutional Chaos – Rachel Bovard (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats work hard to get national injunctions that would get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/05/25/how-national-injunctions-create-constitutional-chaos/

NEWSMAX
— Mexico Enjoying Its Own Migration Influx From U.S. – Eric Mack (DIERSEN: But wait, Democrats and RINOs want America to grant all citizens of Mexico immediate “no questions asked” asylum and U.S. citizenship. But wait, citizens of Mexico can qualify for asylum only if they have a reasonable fear of future persecution on account of race, religion, national origin, political opinion, or membership in a social group. SEE: https://www.politicalasylumusa.com/application-for-asylum/) 
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/migration-undocumented-retirement-population/2019/05/19/id/916626/

THE HILL
— GOP amps up efforts to recruit women candidates – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want the GOP to recruit women candidates who reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity planks in the Republican party platform.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/445517-gop-amps-up-efforts-to-recruit-women-candidates

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Older Americans more likely to cite workplace discrimination – ANDREW SOERGEL (DIERSEN: How old are you? I should write a book about those who work the hardest to promote age discrimination in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://globegazette.com/news/national/older-americans-more-likely-to-cite-workplace-discrimination/article_588d2143-6a9a-509d-8e38-d30857ece91f.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— What Reparations for Slavery Might Look Like in 2019 – Patricia Cohen (DIERSEN: To pay reparations is to pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion. Who hints/implies/argues/shouts that you should pay reparations, that is, that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion and why? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay reparations, that is, that I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion. They stress that I am White, male, old (born in 1948), Republican, conservative, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), non-poor, 100% German national origin, draft avoider, retired, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.). 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/business/economy/reparations-slavery.html
— The College Dropout Crisis – David Leonhardt and Sahil Chinoy (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://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/23/opinion/sunday/college-graduation-rates-ranking.html
— More on the College Dropout Crisis – David Leonhardt
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/opinion/college-graduation-rates-dropout.html

WASHINGTON POST
— How quickly should new graduates start saving for retirement? – Michelle Singletary (DIERSEN: I started saving for my retirement in 1966, when I was 18 years old, when I started working for the Park Forest Post Office part-time and earning full-time Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) credits. By the end of 1977, when I was 29 years old, in today’s dollars, I had paid $27,900 into the CSRS.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/05/23/how-quickly-should-new-graduates-start-saving-retirement/

EUREKA TIMES STANDARD
— On ‘Seeking: digital natives’ – ANGELA COPELAND (DIERSEN: How long have you had your email address? I have had diersen@aol.com for more than 24 years, since January of 1995 when I was 46 years old. How long have you owned a computer system? I have owned a computer system since 1982 when I was 34 years old. While I worked for GAO during the 1990s, before GAO provided its staff with computer systems, I bought several computer systems and used them in my office. I published Milton Township Republican Central Committee’s (MTRCC) first website in 2000 and served as MTRCC’s webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010. I published Milton Township’s first website in 2001 and served as its webmaster 2001-2003. I served as Illinois Center Right Coalition’s webmaster 2004-2006. I have been sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000 and publishing copies of them at www.gopillinois.com since 2005. I have been on Facebook since January of 2009.)
https://www.times-standard.com/2019/05/26/career-corner-seeking-digital-natives/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This term makes sense at first. But, the definition of a digital native, according to Dictionary.com, is “a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the internet from an early age.” Those who are turning forty this year probably started to use the internet around 1995, when they were sophomores in high school — if they were lucky. That was in the time of the dial-up modem and America Online. Their parents were ahead of the game to have a home computer then. In all likelihood, they really began to use computers when they went to college. It should be noted that I’m omitting early Mac computers and things like Atari for the purposes of this column. I’m talking about the real-deal internet. Digital natives had the internet in elementary school or middle school. Wikipedia says digital natives “are often used to describe the digital gap in terms of the ability of technological use among people born from 1980 onward and those born before.” By this definition, a digital native would be 38 years old or younger today. Let that soak in. A job description that specifically requests that someone is 38 years old or less. Why does this happen? I don’t have the answer for you. I’d like to know this myself. I thought that the idea of a job posting was to hire someone with a certain skillset rather than a certain age. I also heard this rumor that discriminating on the basis of age when hiring is not allowed. In fact, I think there may be something called the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.)

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— ‘Where’s the disconnect?’ National commission grapples with agencies’ workforce woes – Nicole Ogrysko
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2019/05/wheres-the-disconnect-national-commission-grapples-with-agencies-workforce-woes/

NEWSWEEK
— PETE BUTTIGIEG: ‘NO QUESTION’ DONALD TRUMP FAKED DISABILITY TO AVOID MILITARY SERVICE — ‘ASSAULT ON THE HONOR OF THIS COUNTRY’ – CHRIS MORRAN 
https://www.newsweek.com/pete-buttigieg-no-question-donald-trump-faked-disability-avoid-military-1436371

ATLANTIC
— A Lesson From 1930s Germany: Beware State Control of Social Media Regulators should think carefully about the fallout from well-intentioned new rules and avoid the mistakes of the past. – HEIDI TWOREK (DIERSEN: Who do you want to control me and to control my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? My critics/opponents want the following to do that: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. Previously, they wanted the following to do that: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/05/germany-war-radio-social-media/590149/

LGBTQ NATION
— Donald Trump is preparing for Pride month by revving up his attacks on us The president has taken a series of steps lately meant to punish LGBTQ and curry favor with the religious right. – John Gallagher 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/05/donald-trump-preparing-pride-month-revving-attacks-us/

May 25 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois State Lawmakers Still Have Five Big Issues To Settle – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/25/illinois-state-lawmakers-still-have-five-big-issues-to-settle/
— President Trump Tweets About Jussie Smollett Case; ‘Not Even An Apology To Millions Of People!’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/25/president-trump-tweets-about-jussie-smollett-case-not-even-an-apology-to-millions-of-people/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump tweets about Smollett ahead of busy day in Japan
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-tweets-about-smollett-ahead-of-busy-day-in-japan

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall with money from national emergency declaration – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-trump-border-wall-ruling-emergency-declaration-20190524-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cook County’s secret election: Balloting is under way for judges, and you can’t vote Whether associate judges get to keep their seats is solely up to a secret vote of circuit judges – Alecia Richards 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/24/18638827/cook-county-associate-judges-secret-election-process

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban Democrats key to pot legalization passage but some are breaking ranks – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190525/suburban-democrats-key-to-pot-legalization-passage-but-some-are-breaking-ranks
— 85% of those who’d pay more under graduated income tax would be from Chicago and suburbs – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190525/85-of-those-whod-pay-more-under-graduated-income-tax-would-be-from-chicago-and-suburbs

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Only six days left, but who’s counting – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190525/statehouse-insider-only-six-days-left-but-whos-counting
— Davis gets bipartisan visit, as his campaign sows Chicago-downstate animosity – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190525/bernard-schoenburg-davis-gets-bipartisan-visit-as-his-campaign-sows-chicago-downstate-animosity

ROCHELLE NEWS
— Legalizing pot not worth social costs – David E. Smith, Illinois Family Institute Executive Director
https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/legalizing-pot-not-worth-social-costs

FOX ILLINOIS
— Federal investigation launched into San Antonio’s airport Chick-Fil-A ban
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/federal-investigation-launched-into-san-antonios-airport-chick-fil-a-ban
— Pope: Abortion is never OK, equates it to ‘hiring a hitman’ – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pope-abortion-is-never-ok-equates-it-to-hiring-a-hitman-05-25-2019

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— House GOP seeks taxpayer protection in HJRCA 34 – Carrie Bradon
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512565600-house-gop-seeks-taxpayer-protection-in-hjrca-34

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER SAYS HE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN HORSE-TRADING TO WIN SUPPORT FOR TAX HIKES – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-says-he-will-not-engage-in-horse-trading-to-win-support-for-tax-hikes/

FOX NEWS
— Trump suggests Jussie Smollett owes an apology to ‘millions’ in ‘MAGA COUNTRY’ – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/trump-suggests-jussie-smollett-owes-an-apology-to-millions-in-maga-country

BREITBART
— Donald Trump: Jussie Smollett Hoax a ‘Hate Crime’ Against My Supporters – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/25/donald-trump-jussie-smollett-hoax-a-hate-crime-against-my-supporters/

BLAZE
— Beto echoes Iranian propaganda, says Trump ‘provoking another war’ with troop increase – CALEB HOWE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/beto-trump-provoking-war-iran

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Similarities Between Declining Rome and the Modern US – Victor Davis Hanson (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs encourage citizens of foreign countries to come to America 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.dailysignal.com/2019/05/20/the-similarities-between-declining-rome-and-the-modern-us/

DAILY CALLER
— CNN HAS BECOME THE ‘HATE TRUMP’ STATION, FORMER COMMENTATORS SAY – David Krayden (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who failed/refused to help encourage Comcast to carry Fox News Channel in Wheaton.)
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/25/cnn-hate-trump-station-former-commentators/

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE SURPRISING ROAD AHEAD FOR WND David Kupelian on defeating the left’s stealth takeover of the internet
https://www.wnd.com/2019/05/the-surprising-road-ahead-for-wnd/

HOT AIR
— Trump Is Now Using E-Verify In His Golf Courses. The Result: More Firings Of Undocumented Worker – JOSHUA PARTLOW
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/05/trump-now-using-e-verify-golf-courses-result-firings-undocumented-workers/

AMERICAN THINKER
— No Fun in 2020 – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/05/no_fun_in_2020.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— CNN ‘openly despises conservatives’: Ex-contributors describe network’s unrelenting disdain – Vivek Saxena (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who failed/refused to help encourage Comcast to carry Fox News Channel in Wheaton.) 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/05/25/cnn-openly-despises-conservatives-ex-contributors-describe-networks-unrelenting-disdain-758201

THE HILL
— CNN’s Anderson Cooper grills Facebook exec over fake Pelosi video – JOHN BOWDEN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/445542-cnns-anderson-cooper-grills-facebook-exec-over-fake-pelosi-video

— Amash won’t rule out Libertarian challenge to Trump – JONATHAN EASLEY (DIERSEN: Libertarians who falsely claim to be Republican work against Republicans. Libertarians who falsely claim to be Republican work against me.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/444835-amash-wont-rule-out-libertarian-challenge-to-trump

WASHINGTON POST
— Facebook defends decision to leave up fake Pelosi video: Users should make up their own minds – Alex Horton
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/25/nancy-pelosi-fake-video-facebook-defends-its-decision-not-delete/

INDIANA GAZETTE
— Take care in trying to kill news sites – Jay Ambrose (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who since 2000 have focused on killing GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and killing www.gopillinois.com. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://www.indianagazette.com/opinion/take-care-in-trying-to-kill-news-sites/article_61b1dd9c-c5e4-5505-be4d-b2eda1a10dbc.html

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats shout at Hispanics, and at everyone else, that Republicans cause all the problems that Hispanics have and that everyone else has.
https://www.npr.org/2019/05/25/725354469/hispanic-unemployment-has-hit-record-lows-but-does-that-mean-progress

May 25 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Proposed pot bill a scary proposition – David E. Smith, Executive Director, Kathy Valente, Director of Operations, Illinois Family Institute
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/opinion/ct-nvs-naperville-letters-st-0526-story.html
— Lori Lightfoot’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women, minority businesses highlights ‘women helping women’ approach – Kate Thayer (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-lori-lightfoot-hiring-women-tt-20190522-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton recognizes the completion of the extensive streetscape project on Front Street that included the redesign and relocation of Martin Memorial Plaza. – Paula Barrington, Downtown Wheaton Association (DIERSEN: Attendees at this outstanding event included Barbier, Cherry, Fitch, Gresk, Keller, and Suess. Wheaton’s Chick-fil-A provided cake and lemonade.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190522/vintage-rides-returns-to-downtown-wheaton-with-dedication-of-new-plaza
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At 6:30 p.m., a rededication ceremony at the plaza will be conducted by members of the Wheaton City Council and representatives of the Martin family. A giant ribbon imprinted with continuous W’s (representing Wheaton) will be cut by members of the council, followed by cake and lemonade.)
— CEOs get $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind – AP (DIERSEN: Those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn government employees and government retirees as being over-compensated a) never complain about what CEOs are paid and b) talk and act like they are paid operatives and paid dupes for CEOs) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190524/business/305249934/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Awaiting a ‘tax massacre’ in Springfield – Eric Olson
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/05/24/olson-awaiting-a-tax-massacre-in-springfield/a6qt47v/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Trump-s-plan-to-fund-border-wall-faces-first-13892871.php

TIMES
— Put spending cuts, pensions on the table, too – Editorial
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/05/23/our-view-put-spending-cuts-pensions-on-the-table-too/aj6r4ri/

SAVE YOUR HOME NOW
— Owners of Naperville home pay more than 37% of sale price in taxes
https://saveyourhomenow.org/stories/512513476-market-watch-owners-of-naperville-home-pay-more-than-37-of-sale-price-in-taxes

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Landlord restrictions ‘interfere with free market’ and ‘enforce ignorance,’ says Chicago GOP chair – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/512502456-landlord-restrictions-interfere-with-free-market-and-enforce-ignorance-says-chicago-gop-chair

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Madigan ‘bullying’ income tax increase through legislative process – W.J. Kennedy
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512565645-madigan-bullying-income-tax-increase-through-legislative-process
— Pritzker quiet about Madigan’s Memorial-Day-weekend surprise pushing graduated tax bill onto House floor – Karen Kidd
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512565686-pritzker-quiet-about-madigan-s-memorial-day-weekend-surprise-pushing-graduated-tax-bill-onto-house-floor

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Average teacher salaries in Illinois rank 12th highest in nation
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/512563249-average-teacher-salaries-in-illinois-rank-12th-highest-in-nation

FOX NEWS
— CNN now the ‘hate Trump’ network, ex-contributors say: Network ‘openly despises conservatives’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn 
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ex-cnn-gop-pundits-speak-out-against-anti-trump-network-they-openly-despise-conservatives

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Left’s weaponization of everything – Gary Gindler
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/the_lefts_weaponization_of_everything.html

GOPUSA
— Segregation: ‘Separate but equal’ commencements arrive at vaunted bastions of ‘diversity’
http://www.gopusa.com/segregation-separate-but-equal-commencements-arrive-at-vaunted-bastions-of-diversity/

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Graham’s Immigration Realpolitik – Henry Seggerman
https://www.newsmax.com/henryseggerman/collins-murkowski/2019/05/24/id/917514/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Authorities raid 247 Colorado homes growing black market pot – DAN ELLIOTT
https://apnews.com/0f172afa4112436aad5a24a52e5936ce
— Illinois lawmakers have 5 days left, 5 big issues to settle – JOHN O’CONNOR
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Illinois-lawmakers-have-5-days-left-5-big-issues-13896361.php

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) glorify and praise Muslims and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn non-Muslims, and especially demonize, denigrate, and condemn non-Muslims who 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/2019/05/24/your-money/pillars-fund-muslim-americans-suppport.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Older Voters Are the Future of American Politics For at least the next few elections, liberal youngsters will be increasingly outnumbered by their conservative elders – Gerard Baker (DIERSEN: Those who want Republican candidates to lose tell them to dump older voters, and especially to dump older voters like me who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have dumped older voters like me.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/older-voters-are-the-future-of-american-politics-11558716630
— What Happens in a New Mexico Town When U.S. Border Patrol Drops Off Migrants Residents of Deming wonder how long their community can host a wave of people who crossed the border illegally – Dan Frosch and Alicia A. Caldwell (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, those individuals, those organizations, those companies, those governments, and those countries that encourage citizens of foreign countries to come to America illegally and/or to stay in America illegally should pay all costs associated with those illegals.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-happens-in-a-new-mexico-town-when-u-s-border-patrol-drops-off-thousands-of-migrants-11558696442

BUSINESS NEWS DAILY
— How Can You Tell if a Job Candidate Is Lying About Their Credentials? – Adam C. Uzialko
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11314-background-check-candidate-credentials.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When employers don’t want to conduct candidate verification themselves or feel it would be better handled by a professional third party, there are background check services. These companies are available to screen candidates, usually for a per-candidate fee, and provide background check reports for the employer’s review. Background checks generally review criminal history at the federal and state level, as well as verify past employment and educational attainment. “Manual verification of job candidates, especially in high-volume situations, may be impractical,” Chancey said. “For best results, employers should consider partnering with a reliable background screening vendor. Look for a vendor whose screening platform is easy to use and takes out the hassle of verifying multiple candidates, integrates with other HR systems such as the applicant tracking system, and whose capabilities can be customized to the needs of your organization.”)

SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE
— Company must pay for rescinding pregnant woman’s job offer – AP (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it has just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190525/company-must-pay-for-rescinding-pregnant-womans-job-offer

SEATTLE TIMES
— UW rescinds job offer as incoming administrator is charged with domestic violence – Asia Fields
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/uws-rescinds-job-offer-as-incoming-administrator-is-charged-with-domestic-violence/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: UW administrators learned of the arrest from an employee who read about it in an article from the student paper at private Doane University, where Amoateng has been the Title IX coordinator, Balta said. Amoateng announced in April that he would be leaving Doane for UW, according to the student paper, The Doane Line. After verifying the arrest, UW rescinded its job offer May 13, Balta said.)

WEEK
— 10 things you need to know today: May 24, 2019 – Harold Maass (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, they, their operatives, and their dupes will tell you everything that you need to know. They do not want you to learn of anything by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://theweek.com/10things/836727/10-things-need-know-today-may-24-2019

LADDERS
— 5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costs – DANDAN ZHU (DIERSEN: Given your demographics, what harmed your career? The following harmed my career in the federal government: I did not become a veteran. I did not become a Democrat. I did not become a yes-man. I refused to help my Democrat superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. I complained about political affiliation discrimination. I complained about reverse discrimination. I complained about age discrimination. I complained about retaliation. In 1988, when I was 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/5-common-career-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs

POSITIVE NEWS
— ‘The next generation of journalists is excited about doing things differently’ – Lucy Purdy
https://www.positive.news/society/media/the-next-generation-of-journalists-is-excited-about-doing-things-differently/

THINK PROGRESS
— Facebook refuses to delete altered video of Nancy Pelosi The decision is the latest in a long line of troubling and confusing moves by the social media giant. – LUKE BARNES
https://thinkprogress.org/facebook-refuses-to-delete-altered-video-of-nancy-pelosi-80c8192fe352/

MEDIAITE
— Undocumented Trump Golf Club Workers Slam Trump: ‘He Knows How Much He Exploits Mexicans’ – Tamar Auber
https://www.mediaite.com/donald-trump/undocumented-trump-golf-club-workers-slam-trump-he-knows-how-much-he-exploits-mexicans/

May 23 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Pregnant Mom And Family Take Asylum In Chicago Lawn Church To Avoid Deportation To Mexico – Audrina Bigos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats glorify and praise a) those who come to America illegally and b) those who stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/23/adilene-marquina-asylum-deportation-chicago-lawn-faith-hope-love-mission/

WGN TV
— Pregnant mother of 3 seeks sanctuary from deportation in Chicago church – JULIAN CREWS
https://wgntv.com/2019/05/23/expectant-mother-seeks-deportation-asylum-at-chicago-church/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Nancy Pelosi questioned Donald Trump’s fitness for office. He responded by calling her ‘crazy’ and himself a ‘stable genius.’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nancy-pelosi-questions-trump-intervention-20190523-story.html
— Long-stalled bill that would remove abortion restrictions in Illinois poised to move forward – Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-abortion-legislation-20190523-story.html
— Chicago casino, pension help and infrastructure top Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s legislative wish list – John Byrne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-springfield-agenda-20190523-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Hundreds of Lake County properties were overtaxed, officials admit – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190523/hundreds-of-lake-county-properties-were-overtaxed-officials-admit

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago banker charged with bribery in seeking Trump post Stephen Calk was charged by federal prosecutors with bribery for seeking a role in the Trump administration allegedly in return for $16 million in loans to a senior official in the Trump 2016 presidential campaign.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/chicago-banker-charged-bribery-seeking-trump-post

WTTW
— If Pot is Legalized in Illinois, What Happens to Medical Marijuana? – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2019/05/23/if-pot-legalized-illinois-what-happens-medical-marijuana

WQAD
— The Quad Cities is split on the nationwide abortion debate – LAUREN JACKSON
https://wqad.com/2019/05/23/the-quad-cities-is-split-on-the-nationwide-abortion-debate/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pelosi questions Trump’s fitness; time for ‘intervention’?
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/speaker-pelosi-holds-weekly-press-conference-day-after-accusing-trump-of-cover-up

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Illinois teachers call for raise to salary cap – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/05/23/illinois-teachers-call-for-raise-to-salary-cap/aptayk5/

ELIZABETH HAIN
— Stop the Roosevelt Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan! (DIERSEN: This plan includes my precinct on the south side of Roosevelt Road between Carlton and Main Streets.)
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/981/324/570/stop-the-roosevelt-road-corridor-redevelopment-plan/

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— In health care debate, Underwood dogged by exaggeration of nursing experience – W.J. Kennedy
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/512563159-in-health-care-debate-underwood-dogged-by-exaggeration-of-nursing-experience

ILLINOIS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://illinoistimes.com/article-21263-pridefest-draws-thousands.html

CAPITOL FAX
— House cancels Saturday session, will return Sunday at 4
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/23/house-cancels-saturday-session-will-return-sunday-at-4/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— 2020 Democrats all have the same immigration position: Open borders
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2020-democrats-all-have-the-same-immigration-position-open-borders
— Infectious diseases a rising threat among migrants at southern border – Anna Giaritelli 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/infectious-diseases-a-rising-threat-among-migrants-at-southern-border
— AOC attacks journalists once again, but Elizabeth Warren’s legal cases are a real story – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/aoc-attacks-journalists-once-again-but-elizabeth-warrens-legal-cases-are-a-real-story

FOX NEWS
— Buttigieg goes nuclear: Mayor Pete claims Trump faked disability to avoid draft, rips Biden – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/buttigieg-trump-faked-disability-to-avoid-draft
— Pelosi, Dems just don’t care about our national emergency – Chip Roy, Andy Biggs, Jim Jordan
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/reps-roy-jordan-biggs-cloud-pelosi-democrats-immigration-migrant-children

BREITBART
— Pete Buttigieg Details Plan to ‘Stiff-Arm’ Donald Trump as ‘Racist’ ‘Crazy Uncle’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/23/pete-buttigieg-details-plan-stiff-arm-donald-trump-racist-crazy-uncle/
— Trump Signs Order Cracking Down on Welfare-Dependent Legal Immigration – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/23/trump-signs-order-cracking-down-welfare-dependent-legal-immigration/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Is Right To Play Hardball With Dems – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/30304

NEWSMAX
— Durbin: Trump Has Decided He’s Not Going to Be President – Sandy Fitzgerald 
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dick-durbin-investigation-robert-mueller/2019/05/23/id/917335/
— Invasion of America Not ‘Fake News’ – Michael Reagan
https://www.newsmax.com/reagan/border-patrol-pelosi-texas/2019/05/23/id/917351/

GOPUSA
— Venezuela’s gas lines of 700– there’s your socialism, folks
http://www.gopusa.com/venezuelas-gas-lines-of-700-theres-your-socialism-folks/

EPOCH TIMES
— Democrats, Federal Employee Unions Decry Trump Plan to Reform Bureaucracy – MARK TAPSCOTT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democrats-federal-employee-unions-decry-trump-plan-to-reform-bureaucracy_2933014.html

LIFE NEWS
— Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Legalize Abortions Up to Birth Despite Massive Opposition – MICAIAH BILGER 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/05/23/illinois-democrats-push-bill-to-legalize-abortions-up-to-birth-despite-massive-opposition/

THE HILL
— Buttigieg: Trump ‘does and says racist things and gives cover to other racists’ – JUSTIN WISE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/445245-buttigieg-trump-does-and-say-racist-things-and-gives-cover-to-other-racists

NBC NEWS
— Buttigieg, a military vet, says Trump pretended to be disabled to dodge the draft The Democratic presidential hopeful said that the president’s conduct resulted in someone else going to war in his place. – Josh Lederman (DIERSEN: Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have viciously used against me my seeking and obtaining student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971. They stress that while my peers were dying in Vietnam, I drove a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 1967-1968, a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE 1968-1971, and a new 1972 Corvette since 1971. They stress that while my peers were dying in Vietnam, I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 and a studio condo in downtown Chicago in 1974. They stress that while my peers were dying in Vietnam, I earned a bachelor’s degree in 1970 and then took graduate business courses. They stress that while my peers were dying in Vietnam, a) I earned almost 3 years of both Social Security (SS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) credits while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, b) I earned SS credits while I worked for Firestone Stores 1970-1972, and c) I started earning more CSRS credits working for IRS in 1971. They stress that while my peers were dying in Vietnam, I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, etc.) 
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/buttigieg-military-vet-says-trump-pretended-be-disabled-dodge-draft-n1009246

NEW YORK TIMES
— Banker Accused of Arranging $16 Million in Loans to Manafort to Gain High-Level Trump Post Stephen M. Calk, the chairman of a small Chicago bank, sought positions including secretary of the Treasury, prosecutors said. – Benjamin Weiser and William K. Rashbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/nyregion/stephen-calk-manafort-arrest.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Older Americans more likely to cite workplace discrimination – Andrew Soergel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/older-americans-more-likely-to-cite-workplace-discrimination/2019/05/23/5a503bea-7d6c-11e9-b1f3-b233fe5811ef_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— On Immigration, 2020 Democrats Largely Stick to Decrying Trump Presidential hopefuls condemn family separations and building a wall, but they offer few specifics for asylum crisis – Joshua Jamerson and Louise Radnofsky
https://www.wsj.com/articles/on-immigration-2020-democrats-largely-stick-to-decrying-trump-11558623629

LAWYERS
— Age Discrimination Increases Across Corporations – Sidney L. Gold
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/discrimination/age-discrimination-increases-across-corporations-55380/
— Poor Health Linked To Age Discrimination – Sidney L. Gold
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/discrimination/poor-health-linked-to-age-discrimination-55381/

NEWSWEEK
— WHY IS THE $20 HARRIET TUBMAN BILL BEING DELAYED? RACISM AND ‘DEEP-SEATED MISOGYNY,’ CRITICS SAY – CHANTAL DA SILVA
https://www.newsweek.com/why-20-harriet-tubman-bill-being-delayed-racism-and-misogyny-critics-say-1433887

FEDERAL SOUP
— Newly introduced legislation would make feds’ bonuses, pensions public – Sherkiya Wedgeworth
https://federalsoup.com/articles/2019/05/22/newly-introduced-legislation-would-make-feds-bonuses-public.aspx

LGBTQ NATION
— A Republican politician just came out. Will he stick with the GOP? “The truth is, I never felt comfortable in my own skin. I felt I was living someone else’s life.” – Alex Bollinger 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/05/republican-politician-just-came-will-stick-gop/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: What kind of articles do my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) not share with you and b) do not what me to include links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? ANSWER: Articles that they did not write or bless. Articles that promote Trump. Articles that promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and Second Amendment planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform. Articles that promote the illegal drugs and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving planks in the Republican Party platform. Articles that promote the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com