Tag: POT

September 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets pushback on proposal to regulate Chicago’s marijuana dispensary locations – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-gets-pushback-on-plans-to-regulate-marijuana-dispensary-locations/5548737/
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduces zoning ordinance to regulate Chicago marijuana sales – Michelle Gallardo and Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-introduces-chicago-marijuana-sales-ordinance/5548737/
— Wheaton College students sue Chicago, arguing Millennium Park rules violate free speech
https://abc7chicago.com/religion/wheaton-college-students-sue-city-arguing-millennium-park-rules-violate-free-speech/5549323/

WGN TV
— Itasca residents protest possible opening of drug rehab center
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/18/itasca-residents-protest-possible-opening-of-drug-rehab-center/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Waubonsee Community College. Trump-haters complain that they were not notified.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-community-reacts-to-devos-visit-waubonsee-st-0918-20190917-pxgdbg4pobhz5krkigewqc4whq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Waubonsee students who are part of the national group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan — MEChA — said they were disappointed to not have notice of the visit because they said it silenced them. The group works to spread awareness of immigrant rights, help connect students who are underrepresented minorities and help first-generation students navigate higher education, group leaders said. While touring Jefferson High School in Rockford Monday, dozens of protestors, many wearing red T-shirts, carried signs and gathered outside the school to greet DeVos, according to the Rockford Register Star. “Waubonsee tends to show this image that we have a very diverse student population, but we had someone from the Trump administration who has attacked our communities here,” said Giselle Gonzalez, Waubonsee sophomore and president of the MEChA group at the school. . .“At a place like our college where there is a large population of Latinx students, that’s something the school should have thought twice about before letting her come on campus,” Rodriguez said. “It just doesn’t feel safe to be surprised like that.”)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats glorify and praise past, present, and future stoners.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-expungement-seekers-illinois-20190918-72zlavaodzfmxooaw4woyggcge-story.html
— Niles plan commission recommends creating districts for recreational marijuana sales – JENNIFER JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/ct-nhs-cannabis-business-zoning-tl-0919-20190917-eruqldjx75g4xdmvo3mm5g7sym-story.html
— Illinois Gaming Board chair Don Tracy who resigned in June engaged in prohibited political activity while in charge of body that regulates gambling, watchdog finds – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-activity-20190918-ni3foxfhqrbwbc7ipl6xseqgym-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Wednesday, Tracy, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in the 2010 GOP primary, called the report “baseless speculation” and said that he believes it was politically motivated. But he declined to say who he thinks was responsible, other than that he doesn’t believe the governor’s office “had anything to do with it.” “I’m not going to engage in that myself,” he said.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-california-homeless-border-fundraiser-huppke-20190918-y3jfh5lnm5avzcqwkg7vlthv4m-story.html
— State lawmakers press case for monthly cap on insulin costs – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14. The high cost of insulin is one reason why he and his father had less money.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-insulin-costs-legislation-20190917-uneqfimnsbdv7gb42szxqqgmcm-story.html
— Wheaton College students sue city, say rights to free speech, religious liberty were violated by guards booting them from Millennium Park, restricting access – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-millenium-park-wheaton-college-students-first-amendment-lawsuit-20190918-egezy2gndrhjhf7eqzm6fkz24i-story.html
— Principal accused of sexual misconduct was hired by Matteson school district without background and reference checks, records show – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-matteson-principal-background-check-st-0719-20190918-ba4q4agdz5b6llx5tswfrxnt6e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot to headline LGBTQ Victory Fund fundraiser with Chasten Buttigieg in Chicago this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-chasten-buttigieg-victory-fund-fundraiser-20190918-u2r2m2hgy5dtvnkbjvnapep6vu-story.html
— Embattled Palatine high school district considers granting unrestricted locker room access for transgender students – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-palatine-211-transgender-unrestricted-access-20190919-pvladtbw7ja7hfz5rzdbwczfcu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Banning pot shops from downtown ensures Loop remains ‘family friendly,’ Lightfoot says The mayor also wants to ensure the shops are evenly distributed throughout the city. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872927/banning-pot-shops-from-downtown-ensures-loop-remains-family-friendly-lightfoot-says
— Chicago cops could potentially have access to thousands of new cameras — on residents’ front doors Police are starting a pilot program with doorbell camera company Ring, which could aid in solving crime but which raises privacy fears. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20863289/ring-cameras-police-surveillance-privacy-civil-liberties-cpd-doorbell
— High-powered lobbyist has stake in weed dispensary — and he’s looking to open more – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20869562/marijuana-illinois-cannabis-lobbyist-ted-brunsvold-medical
— Ex-Gaming Board chief accused of donating illegal campaign cash — allegations he calls ‘a political hit job’ Don Tracy, an appointee of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, called the executive inspector general’s report “baloney.” “A lot of people around here hate Rauner,” Tracy said from his Downstate office. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872873/illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-contributions-don-tracy
— More eyes watching us? We need to talk first How to use new video doorbell technology should be a matter of public debate and discussion from the start. So far, it hasn’t been. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872447/privacy-ring-doorbells-chicago-police-naperville-arlington-heights-cicero-aurora
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats manipulate, dominate, and exploit children.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20870853/climate-strike-youth-protestors-clean-energy-jobs-act-illinois

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Residents, school leaders urge Antioch to ban marijuana sales – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/residents-school-leaders-urge-antioch-to-ban-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: East Dundee trustees express support, initiate zoning process for pot sales – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/east-dundee-trustees-express-support-initiate-zoning-process-for-pot-sales

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Duckworth demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190918/duckworth-in-mid-term-talks-directly-as-she-takes-on-trump

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Expecting a focus on planned casino, Danville aldermen instead hear from residents about pot – Tracy Crane
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/expecting-a-focus-on-planned-casino-danville-aldermen-instead-hear/article_922283ab-62d0-59e5-993d-74bc7606b196.html

HERALD NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/will-county-residents-learn-about-legalized-recreational-marijuana-at-local-event/ajyfbbv/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Abortion doctor’s widow hadn’t set foot in garage in 25 years Attorney said she didn’t know what he was storing – DEREK BARICHELLO
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/18/abortion-doctors-widow-hadnt-set-foot-in-garage-in-25-years/ajq4gqh/

WSPY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Visited Waubonsee C.C. in Sugar Grove. Trump-haters Critical of Lack of Publication
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/u-s-secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-makes-quiet-visit/article_72520cea-da10-11e9-8c80-53029db70d83.html

WREX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: South Beloit zoning board approves cannabis dispensary off I-90
https://wrex.com/category/2019/09/18/south-beloit-zoning-board-approves-cannabis-dispensary-off-i-90/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— City Reparations Plan Moves Forward – Bob Seidenberg (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support reparations or oppose reparations?)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=26&ArticleID=16973

CHICAGO CURBED
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/9/18/20872171/chicago-cannabis-dispensary-location-lightfoot-ordinance-downtown

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DR. KINZLER TELLS IR WHY HE’S MAKING THE 6TH CD PRIMARY A 3-WAY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/dr-kinzler-tells-ir-why-hes-making-the-6th-cd-primary-a-3-way-race-.html
— WHEATON COLLEGE STUDENTS SUING CITY OF CHICAGO FOR RESTRICTING FREE SPEECH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/wheaton-student-suing-city-of-chicago-for-restricting-free-speech.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/18/looking-on-the-bright-side-10/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Taylor Swift: Trump’s election made me ‘obsessed’ with politics – Caitlin Yilek 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/taylor-swift-trumps-election-made-me-obsessed-with-politics

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Washington Post‘s War on ‘Racist’ Trump Which is really a mission to alienate most of the country. – DONALD DEVINE
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-washington-posts-war-on-racist-trump/

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin: Anchor Baby Policy the ‘Ultimate Magnet’ for Illegal Aliens – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/malkin-anchor-baby-policy-ultimate-magnet-illegal-aliens/
— In Their Extreme Lurch to the Left, Democrats Abandoned Black Americans – Candace Owens
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/09/18/candace-owens-in-their-extreme-lurch-to-the-left-democrats-abandoned-black-americans/
— At Least Quarter of a Million DACA Anchor Babies Living in 37 States – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/17/data-at-least-quarter-of-a-million-daca-anchor-babies-living-in-37-states/

BLAZE
— America does NOT have a gun problem, ‘we have a mental health problem’: Graham Allen talks gun rights with Dan Crenshaw The vast majority of gun-deaths in this country are from suicide
https://www.theblaze.com/graham-allen/dan-crenshaw-houston-youth-summit
— Comedian Chelsea Handler insists that white people should take racial sensitivity classes, be ‘uncomfortable’ about their whiteness – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chelsea-handler-white-people-racial-sensitivity-classes

CHRISTIAN HEADLINES
— Chick-fil-A’s Sales Have Doubled Since LGBT Boycott Began in 2012 – Michael Foust (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support Chick-fil-A or oppose Chick-fil-A?) 
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/chick-fil-a-s-sales-have-doubled-since-lgbt-boycott-began-in-2012.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit,” he told the Biblical Recorder. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.” Cathy’s comments led to calls for boycotts and pledges by mayors in Boston and Chicago to oppose new restaurants opening in their cities. That, in turn, led Mike Huckabee to launch a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Aug. 1, 2012. Hundreds of thousands of customers took part, and the chain broke sales records for a single day.)

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Chicago’s Millennium Park Restricts Evangelism: Today, Wheaton College Students Sue for Access The revised Millennium Park Rules hinder evangelism—and freedom of speech. – ED STETZER 
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2019/september/millennium-park-incident.html

DAILY CALLER
— Anti-Trump Protesters Verbally Abuse Reporter – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/18/protesters-abuse-reporters/

GOPUSA
— Jimmy Carter: ‘I hope there’s an age limit’ on the presidency (DIERSEN: Of course, because Trump is old, White, male, non-veteran, rich, Protestant, German-American, gun-owner, and someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, Trump-haters will get members of the aforesaid groups to demonize, denigrate, and condemn members of the aforesaid groups.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76268

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Tom Fitton calls on DOJ to prosecute public officials who aid illegal alien criminals – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/tom-fitton-calls-on-doj-to-prosecute-public-officials-who-aid-illegal-alien-criminals-826688
— Biden promises more jobs for women than there are U.S. citizens – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/take-it-slow-joe-biden-promises-more-jobs-for-women-than-there-are-u-s-citizens-826868

THE HILL
— Trump visits border wall construction in California to cap three-day trip – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462077-trump-visits-border-wall-construction-in-california-to-cap-three-day
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Hispanics who promote hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462057-latino-bush-staffer-to-fellow-latinos-vote-president-trump-out-of-office

NEW YORK TIMES
— Most Latinos Don’t Back Trump. But Some Wear Their Support Proudly. At a rally in New Mexico this week, Hispanic voters enthusiastically backed the president’s hard-line approach to immigration. – Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/us/latino-hispanics-for-trump.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Facebook Takes Steps To Combat Extremism – Davey Alba, Catie Edmondson and Mike Isaac (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Are you a Republican? The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that non-Republicans call you an extremist.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/technology/facebook-hate-speech-extremism.html
— 2001 Photo of Trudeau in Brownface Makeup Roils Canada Election – Ian Austen
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/world/canada/trudeau-brownface.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The NYT Kavanaugh smear shows why the press is the least-trusted institution in America – Marc A. Thiessen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/17/smearing-brett-kavanaugh-continues/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Loathing Can’t Unite the Country At the Democratic debate, candidates decried divisiveness while sowing division. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/loathing-cant-unite-the-country-11568846645
— Democrat Borrows GOP Playbook in Illinois Race for House Seat Rep. Dan Lipinski blasts his primary challenger Marie Newman’s ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrat-borrows-gop-playbook-in-illinois-race-for-house-seat-11568811754
— Not All Gifted Children Are From Affluent Families To help the poor rise, the education system needs to ‘raise the ceiling’ as well as ‘lift the floor.’ – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/not-all-gifted-children-are-from-affluent-families-11568760089
— U.S. Immigration Courts’ Backlog Exceeds One Million Cases – Michelle Hackman (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-immigration-courts-backlog-exceeds-one-million-cases-11568845885

24/7 WALL STREET
— These Are the Cars Americans Keep the Longest – Paul Ausick (DIERSEN: I have owned my 1972 Cuvette for almost 48 years. I have owned my 1996 Thunderbird LX for almost 24 years.)
https://247wallst.com/autos/2019/09/18/these-are-the-cars-americans-keep-the-longest/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn men. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/16/first-sexual-experience-women-rape-study/2347264001/

IDAHO STATESMAN
— California neo-Nazi running for seat on Garden City council – HAYLEY HARDING
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article235203142.html

SIERRA LEONE TIMES
— Polarized Politics Deepen Divide Over Who Is a ‘Real’ American (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters make it clear a) that they hate America and b) that they will do anything to stop assimilation.
https://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/262460749/polarized-politics-deepen-divide-over-who-is-a-real-american

KPVI
— Local Republicans censure Riggleman, but he claims their reasoning is dishonest – Tyler Arnold
https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/local-republicans-censure-riggleman-but-he-claims-their-reasoning-is/article_6e5b09c0-a3cf-5560-b2ad-58c46b3ba38b.html

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Higher Pay and Parental Leave Could Help VA Address Vacancies, Official Says – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2019/09/higher-pay-and-parental-leave-could-help-va-address-vacancies-official-says/159985/

September 12 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Documents Reveal New Details of Hastert Payments
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/New-Details-Of-Hastert-Payments-560179901.html
— Report Reveals ZIP Codes With Highest and Lowest Incomes in Illinois
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-reveals-zip-codes-with-highest-and-lowest-incomes-across-illinois-560045021.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elgin City Council directs staff to draft zoning, tax ordinances for legalized pot sales – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-recreational-pot-st-0913-20190912-hhojagk7orgq5a5zbqwlncbnlm-story.html
— State revenue from casinos continues to drop as Illinois prepares for massive gambling expansion – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gambling-report-20190912-ga56b2vu5bcrfaobgq53iu5w3e-story.html
— After Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz dismisses Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s invitation to visit Chicago, she repeats familiar refrain, ‘Keep our name out of your mouth’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-cruz-political-stunt-20190912-iegaobhg2vavnn3s5s7gmpjvni-story.html

— It’s time to talk about how government consolidation could benefit the south suburbs – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-township-municipal-consolidation-st-0912-20190911-ex3bpce6tne7vjgccx6yhxfutm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING: Tight-knit female lawmakers behind legal marijuana have new nickname State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, admitting she’s the most foul-mouthed of the group, said she came up with the name “Cannabitches” as a counterweight to a more wholesome moniker that had been ascribed to them: “The Marijuana Moms.” – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/12/20863091/legal-marijuana-cannabitches-kelly-cassidy-cannabis-pot
— Cruz on Lightfoot’s call to visit Chicago to discuss gun violence: ‘The invitation as I perceive it is to a political circus.’ ‘Oh, I’d be happy to go to Chicago, said Cruz, immediately qualifying his answer. ‘But given the tone and anger in her response, I’m not sure we would see a civil or substantive conversation rather than just a political show.’ – Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/12/20862594/ted-cruz-lori-lightfoot-chicago-visit-guns-violence
— Chicago schools CEO Jackson keeps cool at House hearing after GOP lawmaker presses her about immigrant students “For the immigrants you invite into your sanctuary city, how many come with immigrant children, how many come with both parents, how many one parent, how many no parents?” Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis. asked CPS CEO Janice Jackson. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/11/20861796/chicago-schools-ceo-jackson-cool-hearing-gop-lawmaker-asks-immigrant-students

— Is hope of casino jackpot a sucker bet? State’s gambling tax revenue booming, but it’s not from casinos   Gambling generated a record $1.4 billion for the state over the last year, but that’s despite a seventh straight year of declining returns from Illinois’ 10 existing casinos. Six more casinos in the pipeline could ‘exacerbate’ the problem, a state commission found. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/12/20863409/illinois-casino-revenue-gambling-expansion-video-report

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Long Grove village board rejects recreational marijuana sales – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190912/long-grove-village-board-rejects-recreational-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elgin council leans toward ‘yes’ on marijuana sales in town – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190912/elgin-council-leans-toward-yes-on-marijuana-sales-in-town

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Record UI enrollment tops 50,000 for the first time – Julie Wurth
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/record-ui-enrollment-tops-for-the-first-time/article_f2468682-d575-11e9-ba77-1bada33fdc7c.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Expensive campaign expected for Illinois progressive tax vote – Greg Bishop
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Expensive-campaign-expected-for-Illinois-14434616.php

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Carbondale community trains ICE rapid response team – Jacob Lorenz
https://dailyegyptian.com/95556/news/carbondale-community-trains-ice-rapid-response-team/

KMOX
— SIUE students still can’t smoke marijuana on campus after it’s legalized There are state laws preventing smoking and being under the influence at public colleges. – MARIA KEENA
https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/siue-students-cant-smoke-marijuana-after-legalized-illinois

HIGHLAND PARK PATCH
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: City of Highwood Plans for a Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Highwood Among the First Cities in Illinois to Express Interest in Sale of Recreational Marijuana
https://patch.com/illinois/highlandpark/city-highwood-plans-recreational-marijuana-dispensary

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Mumps Infect Illegal Aliens at McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/mumps-infect-illegal-aliens-at-mchenry-county-jail/ 
— John Pletz Sets Up Saturday Morning Coffee for Evelyn Sanguinetti and Justin Hansen
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/john-pletz-sets-up-coffee-for-evelyn-sangrinetti-and-justin-hansen-saturday-morning/ 
— IL 66th District: Allen Skillicorn and Carolyn Schofield Speak at West Dundee, Skillicorn Endorsed by Jeanne Ives, Schofield Endorsed by Don DeWitte
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/il-66th-district-allen-skillicorn-and-carolyn-schofield-speak-at-west-dundee-skillicorn-endorsed-by-jeanne-ives-schofield-endorsed-by-don-dewitte/ 
— McHenry County Taxpayers Hit for Almost $21,600 for Jack Franks’ Family Health Insurance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/mchenry-county-taxpayers-hit-for-almost-24000-for-jack-franks-family-health-insurance/ 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Chicago Republican Party chairman: Contract agreement with AFSCME workers is ‘legalized bribery’ – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/513520644-chicago-republican-party-chairman-contract-agreement-with-afscme-workers-is-legalized-bribery

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/12/looking-on-the-bright-side-6/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Facebook sanctions Netanyahu page over ‘hate speech’ policy – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/facebook-sanctions-netanyahu-page-over-hate-speech-policy

AMERICAN THINKER
— Elizabeth Warren’s Indian-persecuting ancestors pile up – and she’d like you to pay the reparations – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/elizabeth_warrens_indianpersecuting_ancestors_pile_up__and_shed_like_you_to_pay_the_reparations.html

DAILY CALLER
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Apologizes To Illegal Immigrants ‘On Behalf Of The United States Of America’ – JUSTIN CARUSO
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/12/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-illegal-immigrants-apologize/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Supreme Court Lets New Trump Asylum Restrictions Take Effect – Kevin Daley 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/12/supreme-court-lets-new-trump-asylum-restrictions-take-effect/

DAILY WIRE
— The Democratic Party Is Fatally Attracted To Hardcore Leftism – JOSH HAMMER
https://www.dailywire.com/news/51709/hammer-democratic-party-fatally-attracted-hardcore-josh-hammer

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Islam Hates Us’: Democrats Attack Trump for Honest Observation – RAYMOND IBRAHIM
https://pjmedia.com/homeland-security/islam-hates-us-democrats-attack-trump-for-honest-observation/

BLAZE
— Chick-fil-A opening at Purdue U. irritates gay student body president, faculty. But over 3,000 petition signers see things a little differently. Restaurant is set to open on campus in fall 2020 – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chick-fil-a-opening-at-purdue-u-irritates-gay-student-body-president-faculty

— Parkland father exposes how killer was enabled by Obama’s school-leniency policies ‘The left, they don’t want to hear my story’ – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/parkland-father-exposes-how-killer-was-enabled-by-obamas-school-leniency-policies

CAMPUS REFORM
— Illinois prof. helps lead effort to ‘cancel’ Sean Spicer on-campus appearance – Jon Street
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13698

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/460765-the-us-mexico-border-situation-is-an-opportunity-not-a-crisis

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Pope dismisses ideology of conservative U.S. critics – NICOLE WINFIELD
https://www.rep-am.com/news/world/2019/09/12/pope-dismisses-ideology-of-conservative-u-s-critics/

WASHINGTON POST
— North Carolina’s special election is great news for Trump’s reelection chances – Henry Olsen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/11/north-carolinas-special-election-is-great-news-trumps-reelection-chances/

September 10 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County expected to vote next month on recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: During the public comment part of this meeting, fellow Milton Township Republican Precinct Committeeman Janet Shaw, myself, and one other spoke against the sale of recreational pot in DuPage County unincorporated areas.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190910/dupage-county-expected-to-vote-next-month-on-recreational-pot-sales-in-unincorporated-areas-
— Longest-serving DuPage County Board member Jim Healy won’t seek re-election – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190910/longest-serving-dupage-county-board-member-wont-seek-re-election
— Six more Arlington Heights businesses fined for selling booze to minors – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190909/six-more-arlington-heights-businesses-fined-for-selling-booze-to-minors
— Some lawmakers wary of plan to move foster children into managed health care – Peter Hancock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190910/some-lawmakers-wary-of-plan-to-move-foster-children-into-managed-health-care

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Skokie clears way for potential recreational marijuana dispensaries – BRIAN L. COX
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/ct-skr-skokie-recreational-pot-tl-0912-20190910-42vzunpdwremvair2raqdccjua-story.html
— Ethically, Todd Ricketts owes Cook County six more years of property taxes on his Wilmette house. He should pay up. – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-todd-ricketts-property-tax-wilmette-zorn-20190910-onaglennijf6rjpv6ap6ajmdxy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fact-check: They signed the Declaration of Independence — but nearly three-quarters also owned slaves Using books, historical organizations, research articles and other sources, PolitiFact found there is strong evidence to back Chicago documentary filmmaker Arlen Parsa’s claim. – Tom Kertscher 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/10/20859458/fact-check-declaration-independence-slaves-trumbull-painting-arlen-parsa
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Bolton ouster: Trump, aides, ‘can’t seem to get their act together’ Duckworth on the aborted meeting with the Taliban: ‘What was he doing inviting the Taliban to Camp David in the first place?’ – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/10/20859368/bolton-fired-trump-national-security-advisor-senator-tammy-duckworth

FOREST PARK REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Commissioners vote in favor of recreational marijuana – Maria Maxham
https://www.forestparkreview.com/News/Articles/9-10-2019/Commissioners-vote-in-favor-of-recreational-marijuana-tax/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Evanston City Council advances reparations plan to counter wealth, opportunity gaps – Cassidy Wang (DIERSEN: What do your city council members think of you? How much in reparations do they want you to pay?) 
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2019/09/10/city/council-advances-reparations-plan-to-counter-wealth-opportunity-gaps/

RANTOUL PRESS
— Kacich: Now crowd of GOP candidates for Shimkus’ U.S. House seat
https://www.rantoulpress.com/opinion/kacich-now-crowd-of-gop-candidates-for-shimkus-u-s/article_dcc97760-d3ea-11e9-9700-c7792171c9f4.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Local 150 Wins Case Against Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser, Union Contract Signed by Bob Miller Covering Entire Gasser Term Ruled OK
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/10/local-150-wins-case-against-algonquin-township-road-commissioner-andrew-gasser/ 
— David McSweeney Gets Pat on the Back from Tribune Columnist
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/10/david-mcsweeney-gets-pat-on-the-back-from-tribune-columnist/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: Nancy Pelosi Will Not Allow a Vote on Medicare-for-All, Catalina Lauf Talks to FOX Business, Jeanne Ives and Evelyn Sanguinetti Speak in West Dundee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/10/il-06-il-14-nancy-pelosi-will-not-allow-a-vote-on-medicare-for-all-catalina-lauf-talks-to-fox-business-jeanne-ives-and-evelyn-sanguinetti-speak-in-west-dundee/ 
— IL-14: James Marter Schedules Quarter-ending Fundraiser in Crystal Lake 9/29
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/10/il-14-james-marter-schedules-quarter-ending-fundraiser-in-crystal-lake-9-29/ 
— Jack Franks Wrong on History for the Year After He Was Born
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/10/jack-franks-weak-on-history-for-the-year-he-was-born/ 
— Skillicorn Tours McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/09/skillicorn-tours-mchenry-county-jail/

CAPITOL FAX
— The NRCC’s oh-so-subtle press releases (cont.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/10/the-nrccs-oh-so-subtle-press-releases-cont/ 

GOPUSA
— Trump fires John Bolton, says they ‘disagreed strongly’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=75821
— Obama untouched by climate change reality
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=75810

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Walsh trashes GOP’s ‘undemocratic bulls–‘ as four state parties cancel primary contests – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/10/joe-walsh-rips-gop-king-trump-gop-primary-canceled/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The ‘moderates’ in the Democrat field – Jon N. Hall
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/the_moderates_in_the_democrat_field.html

BREITBART
— Research: 600K Illegal Aliens Expected to Successfully Enter U.S. this Year – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/10/research-600k-illegal-aliens-expected-to-successfully-enter-u-s-this-year/

TOWNHALL
— There Are No Rules For Democrats – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2019/09/10/there-are-no-rules-for-democrats-n2552784

THE HILL
— Trump wins 60 percent approval in rural areas of key states – JONATHAN EASLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/460718-trump-wins-60-percent-approval-in-rural-areas-of-key-states

ROLL CALL
— Trump attacks new poll showing his approval rating tumbling Washington Post-ABC survey shows a 6-point drop over a summer of self-inflicted wounds, trade war – John T. Bennett
https://www.rollcall.com/news/whitehouse/trump-attacks-new-poll-showing-approval-rating-tumbling
— Rodney Davis seeks to ban public financing in campaigns Illinois Republican’s bill is unlikely to move in Democrat-controlled House – Kate Ackley
https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/rodney-davis-seeks-ban-public-financing-campaigns

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Still Oppose Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/september_2019/most_still_oppose_driver_s_licenses_for_illegal_immigrants

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do you say to those who harm people to curry favor with other people? I should write a book about the following. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
– Whites who harm other Whites to curry favor with those who are anti-White
– Men who harm other men to curry favor with those who are anti-men
– Older people who harm other older people to curry favor with those who are anti-older people
– Non-poor people who harm other non-poor people to curry favor with those who are anti-non-poor people
– Heterosexuals who harm other heterosexuals to curry favor with those who are anti-heterosexual
– German Americans who harm other German Americans to curry favor with those who are anti-German American
– Non-recent immigrants who harm other non-recent immigrants to curry favor with those who are anti-non-recent immigrants
– Those who claim to be Christian who harm Christians to curry favor with those who are anti-Christian
– Those who claim to be conservative who harm conservatives to curry favor with those who are anti-conservative
– Those who claim to be Republican who harm Republicans to curry favor with those who are anti-Republican

September 8 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Red state, blue state — does it really matter? Americans don’t know what they want. – Steve Chapman (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat is to shout that you want dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, and even worse things. To be a Democrat is to shout that you are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-illinois-exodus-red-states-chapman-20190906-pcqplbblufhoxcjpnwiojkrzaa-story.html
— Hard-drinking young adults suffer surge in deadly liver disease – RITA GIORDANO (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of booze, b) want to drink lots of booze, and/or c) are manipulated/dominated by those who drink lots of booze. Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-hlth-hard-drinking-young-adults-liver-0911-20190906-33ngl4zwnrd3davkrhmidy32bi-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting Democrats to “rally in Naperville to call for leaders to take action against climate change.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-climate-strike-naperville-st-0906-20190906-oxb7fkcjqzfp3cmssvrqs75cci-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— The future of news in an era of lost news – Editorial (DIERSEN: Why didn’t the Daily Herald call for Wheaton a) to disclose the names of the 13 who applied to be appointed to fill its North District City Council vacancy, b) the names of the 3 finalists to fill its North District City Council vacancy, and c) the names of the 3 finalists to fill its West District City Council vacancy? Why didn’t the Daily Herald call for candidate forums to be held before the vacancies were filled? Why didn’t the Daily Herald endorse candidates?) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190907/editorial-the-future-of-news-in-an-era-of-lost-news

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Coroner’s office isn’t only county office with issues – Jack Franks
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/09/06/franks-coroners-office-isnt-only-county-office-with-issues/aqw55va/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Changes coming to video gaming in Springfield – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190907/changes-coming-to-video-gaming-in-springfield

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Don’t expect too many in GOP to compete to fill Shimkus’ seat – Tom Kacich
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/tom-kacich-don-t-expect-too-many-in-gop-to/article_9bd57ed1-135b-5ac8-a89b-4be72854e8d8.html
— Judicial vacancies: Voter caution often important – David Bernthal
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/off-the-bench-voter-caution-often-important/article_6f969f79-c4c4-5c65-acb0-8d6fc4a128f7.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: City should OK sale of pot – Editorial (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/editorial-city-should-ok-sale-of-pot/article_794e031e-d18c-11e9-b26d-7f20915cec3e.html

SAUK VALLEY
— Mayor makes appointment to fill 3rd Ward vacancy Council will vote on recommendation tonight – PAM EGGEMEIER (DIERSEN: How many of those who represent you on your city council share your demographics, your values, and/or your beliefs? How many are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? How many in Wheaton’s West District are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.saukvalley.com/2019/08/31/mayor-makes-appointment-to-fill-3rd-ward-vacancy/a5vsu58/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reminder – Dundee Township GOP Set Up Sunday for Joint Appearance for the Two Seeking to Run Against Sean Casten
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/07/dundee-township-gop-has-already-set-up-joint-appearance-for-the-two-seeking-to-run-against-sean-casten/ 
— Carolyn Schofield Kicks Off State Rep. Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/07/carolyn-schofield-kicks-off-state-rep-campaign/
— IL-14: First Weekend to Circulate Candidate Petitions, Party Time! UPDATED 2X (Oberweis Update at End)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/07/il-14-first-weekend-to-circulate-candidate-petitions-party-time/
— IL-06/IL-14: Objective of Financial Disclosure (FD) and Candidates Updates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/08/il-06-il-14-objective-of-financial-disclosure-fd-and-candidates-updates/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Congressional candidate Ives: Whole state shouldn’t be responsible for Chicago’s malfeasance – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513106744-congressional-candidate-ives-whole-state-shouldn-t-be-responsible-for-chicago-s-malfeasance

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Alzheimer’s and cancer funds diverted to care for illegal immigrants: Malkin book – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/alzheimers-cancer-funds-diverted-to-care-for-illegal-immigrants-malkin-book

AMERICAN THINKER
— Evangelical Lutheran Church in America misinterpreting Christ’s teachings yet again – Don Fisher, Jr. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats turn religious people into “good little Democrats.”)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/evangelical_lutheran_church_in_america_misinterpreting_christs_teachings_yet_again.html
— Has liberalism become a religious cult? – Patricia L. Dickson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/has_liberalism_become_a_religious_cult.html
— The Stepford students – Ruth King
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/the_stepford_students.html

BREITBART
— Black market cannabis products linked to US vaping illnesses – AFP (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/black-market-cannabis-products-linked-to-us-vaping-illnesses-2/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— STAND WITH TRUMP TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS
https://www.conservativeusa.org/birthright-citizenship-survey-tcc838

DAILY SIGNAL
— An Immigrant Couple Explains the Unfairness of Amnesty – Ken McIntyre
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/08/we-hear-you-an-immigrant-couple-explains-the-unfairness-of-amnesty/

TOWNHALL
— What Democrats Are Really Pushing – Derek Hunter (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform requires Democrats to push dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2019/09/08/what-democrats-are-really-pushing-n2552746

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Trump administration goes on attack-mode against Washington Post reporters, suggesting they should be banned from the White House – Ellen Cranley (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who talk and/or act like they want to ban me from all Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, and Illinois meetings and events. They reject a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-washington-post-reporters-banned-from-white-house-2019-9

BOOMBERG
— Europe Needs to Cut Back on the Booze A smart alcohol policy doesn’t price weaker drinks out of people’s reach. – Leonid Bershidsky (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of booze, b) want to drink lots of booze, and/or c) are manipulated/dominated by those who drink lots of booze. Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-09-05/who-report-shows-europe-needs-a-change-in-drinking-habits

YAHOO FINANCE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: 7 Reasons Why Drinkers Could Be Swapping Booze For Bud At The Bar (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of booze, b) want to drink lots of booze, and/or c) are manipulated/dominated by those who drink lots of booze. Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-reasons-why-drinkers-could-162631101.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Whether weed-infused drinks are going to catch on the way vape pens, edibles, and traditional flower have is still up for debate, but your favorite beer companies are still most likely looking over their shoulders. And that’s because they have a legitimate concern that the cannabis industry may lure consumers away from alcohol. At “Cannabis In The Booze Industry,” a conference during Bar Convent Brooklyn, a trade show for the beverage industry in June 2019, leaders from both the cannabis and alcohol industries gathered to talk about how one affects the other. All signs are clear that the rapidly growing cannabis sector is a significant threat to the alcoholic beverage industry, particularly for beer drinking consumers. Larger alcoholic beverage distributors, including Constellation Brands, Molson Coors, and Heineken, have already invested heavily in cannabis in an effort to ride the wave rather than be washed away in a potential tsunami of non-alcoholic canna-drinks. Or, as studies like research from the University of Georgia and Syracuse University in New York are finding, legalization of marijuana could mean interest in — and consumption of — alcohol experiences a corresponding decline. . . .3). Bars Are Ready to Get Onboard With the inclusion of cannabis-infused drinks, bars stand to attract consumers who would want to socialize or recreationally indulge while avoiding alcohol. These beverages could offer options to widen bars’ customer base to include people who don’t want to drink alcohol. Since there’s a chill-factor to the beverages, whether they’re THC- or cannabidiol (CBD)-infused, makes them stand out from current non-alcoholic options.)

POLITICO
— ‘The Trumps will be a dynasty that lasts for decades’ At the California GOP convention, the president’s campaign manager tells delegates they have an important role to play in 2020. – CARLA MARINUCCI
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/07/california-repubilcans-2020-reboot-1484589

HUFFINGTON POST
— Unqualified And Ideological: A Guide To Trump’s Worst Judges If you care about women’s rights, LGBTQ rights or voting rights — or about judges being fit to serve — you oughta read this. – Jennifer Bendery (DIERSEN: Wheaton Mayor Philip J. Suess and Wheaton City Council Members Michael Barbier, Erica Bray-Parker, Suzanne Fitch, John K. Rutledge, and Christopher J. Zaruba did not select me to fill the West District vacancy. They did not pick me to be one of the three finalists. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress to the aforesaid that I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, federal retiree, draft avoider, childless, pet-less, American nameplate vehicle owner, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. They would stress that I support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform and in the Republican Party platform. They would stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC) board member, GAO employee, etc. They would stress the adverse actions that MTRCC, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, IRP, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT, WCC, ICRC, AAPC MC, GAO, IRS, and the Post Office have taken against me. They would stress those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. They would hint/imply/argue/shout that because of the aforesaid, a) that I certainly do not represent the majority of the West District’s residents; b) that the majority of Wheaton’s West District residents are stoners or want to be stoners, 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; and c) that I should be driven out of Wheaton’s West District, driven out of Wheaton, driven out of Milton Township, driven out of DuPage County, and driven out of Illinois.) 
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-courts-judges-abortion-lgbtq-voting-rights_n_5d669025e4b063c341f8fdc9

CBS NEWS
— Republicans in three states (South Carolina, Nevada, and Kansas) cancel presidential nominating contests for 2020 – ELEANOR WATSON
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/republicans-in-three-states-cancel-primaries-and-caucuses/

AOL
— Eric Trump blasted for going after Washington Post reporter (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who go after me and b) those who have gone after me. They reject a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/09/07/eric-trump-blasted-for-going-after-washington-post-reporter/23808707/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Taylor Swift, Philosopher of Forgiveness The pop superstar offers genuine insight about “moving on.” – Scott Hershovitz (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have never forgiven me for backing Pat O’Malley (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_O%27Malley_(American_politician) in the 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary and they never will.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/07/opinion/sunday/taylor-swift-lover.html
— End Legacy College Admissions A country struggling with deeply rooted inequality need not continue an affirmative action program for successful families. – Editorial (DIERSEN: What if Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, race and gender based preference giving, was only for those whose parents do not have college degrees? My outstanding parents never attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/07/opinion/sunday/end-legacy-college-admissions.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Former S.C. congressman Mark Sanford announces Republican primary challenge against Trump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/09/08/former-s-c-congressman-mark-sanford-announces-republican-primary-challenge-against-trump/

NEW YORK POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Millennials are drinking more so they can deal with their kids – Lauren Steussy (DIERSEN: Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of booze, b) want to drink lots of booze, and/or c) are manipulated/dominated by those who drink lots of booze. Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) smoke pot, b) want to smoke pot, c) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or d) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot.))
https://nypost.com/2019/09/06/millennials-are-drinking-more-so-they-can-deal-with-their-kids/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— So 2020 candidates are speaking Spanish. Does it matter to Latino voters? – MELISSA GOMEZ (DIERSEN: Tragically, my grandparents, their parents, etc. spoke German far too long. That held them back immensely, and therefore, held my parents and me back immensely.) 
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-09-07/las-vegas-spanish-speaking-presidential-candidates

BOSTON HERALD
— Boycott culture goes after large and small targets – SALENA ZITO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments a) claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) that boycott me and boycott my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They reject a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) 
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/08/boycott-culture-goes-after-large-and-small-targets/

BALTIMORE SUN
— MARCH 5, 2005 FLASHBACK: The culture of pander – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupe pander to those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2005-03-22-0503220125-story.html

WBHM
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING: 15 States (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington) Say Unauthorized Immigrants Should Continue To Count For Seats In Congress – Hansi Lo Wang
https://wbhm.org/npr_story_post/2019/15-states-say-unauthorized-immigrants-should-continue-to-count-for-seats-in-congress/

TDN
— Marijuana industry shakes ‘Cheech and Chong’ stereotype, improves in public eye – Mallory Gruben (DIERSEN: Virtually all the activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who I have encountered who push pot a) are very nasty, b) focus on stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, and c) focus on stopping everyone from reading those emails.) 
https://tdn.com/news/local/marijuana-industry-shakes-cheech-and-chong-stereotype-improves-in-public/article_045b833e-7444-5b75-b9f6-e0fb4f2c24b9.html

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 204 West Elm Street, Wheaton – $399,900
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/204-W-Elm-St-Wheaton-IL-60189/4448423_zpid/

September 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Fact-checking Congressman Sean Casten’s statement on climate change – Rachel Davis
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-fact-checking-rep-sean-castens-statement-on-climate-change/5522267/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— America’s outbreak of vaping illness and its most vulnerable victims — teens – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-vaping-illness-epidemic-vitamin-e-acetate-20190906-6dyc4z72afcxlgwdpibnqza5n4-story.html
— Top 5 cannabis industry scandals – DEBRA BORCHARDT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-tft-cannabis-industry-scandals-20190906-2nlxpij5sncqdokdnhiel2wpty-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Legal pot is coming, and suburban police want more drug recognition experts – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190907/legal-pot-is-coming-and-suburban-police-want-more-drug-recognition-experts

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Towns should opt out on marijuana – Kathy Valente, Director of Operations, Illinois Family Institute
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/letters/voice-of-the-people-towns-should-opt-out-on-marijuana/article_965b8868-d0ac-11e9-8f3e-537d84168c46.html

MADISON RECORD
— State Sen. Paul Schimpf won’t seek re-election amid speculation of federal judgeship – John Breslin
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/513459800-state-sen-schimpf-won-t-seek-re-election-amid-speculation-of-federal-judgeship

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Redistricting effort marshaling forces – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Redistricting-effort-marshaling-forces-14421724.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: First Weekend to Circulate Candidate Petitions, Party Time! UPDATED 1X
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/07/il-14-first-weekend-to-circulate-candidate-petitions-party-time/ 
— Kenneally Correct about LaSalle County Time Card Prosecution
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/07/kenneally-correct-about-lasalle-county-time-card-prosecution/ 
— Appellate Court Considers Several Issues of First Impression in Algonquin Township Road District v. Local 150 Unionization Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/06/appellate-court-considers-several-issues-of-first-impression-in-algonquin-township-road-district-v-local-150-case/

FRANK NAPOLITANO
— Precinct Committeeman
https://www.franknapolitano.com/precinct-committeeman

FOX NEWS
— Hannity: Trump vs. the Radical Left
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/hannity-trump-vs-the-radical-left

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chick-fil-A opens first international store as eager customers step over bodies of ‘die-in’ protestors – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/chickfila_opens_first_international_store_as_eager_customers_step_over_bodies_of_diein_protestors.html

NEWSMAX
— Treating Depression Can Help People With Diabetes Live Longer (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on making me feel depressed. They focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/health-depression-diabetes/2019/07/04/id/923317/

DAILY CALLER
— David Hogg Blames America’s ‘History Of White Supremacy’ For Gun Violence – JUSTIN CARUSO
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/07/david-hogg-gun-violence-racism/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Here’s Why We Aren’t—and Never Should Be—a Pure Democracy – Jarrett Stepman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those elected/appointed to represent share fewer and fewer of my demographics, values, and/or beliefs.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/29/heres-why-we-arent-and-never-should-be-a-pure-democracy/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Trump’s Real Opponent in 2020: The Liberal Media – Jeffrey Lord
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2019/09/07/trumps-real-opponent-2020-liberal-media

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Chick-fil-A’s Canada opening stormed by protesters – Vivek Saxena 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/07/chick-fil-as-canada-opening-stormed-by-long-lines-protesters-820378

THE HILL
— Durbin tells FDA chief to ‘stop this vaping epidemic’ or resign – NATHANIEL WEIXEL
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/460304-durbin-tells-fda-chief-to-stop-vaping-epidemic-or-resign

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Presidential pot: Why 2020 Democrats are ready to legalize marijuana – Trevor Hughes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/07/2020-what-biden-warren-and-sanders-said-marijuana-legalization/2079187001/

COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
— Michelle Malkin, the conservative pundit of El Paso County, isn’t going silent – Debbie Kelley
https://gazette.com/news/michelle-malkin-the-conservative-pundit-of-el-paso-county-isn/article_004a9dfc-d0d2-11e9-aa58-1f125a3ce51f.html

DAILY BEAST
— Donald Trump Suggests Two Washington Post Reporters be Banned From White House Grounds – Barbie Latza Nadeau (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who talk and/or act like they want to ban me from all Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, and Illinois meetings and events. They reject a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-suggests-two-washington-post-reporters-be-banned-from-white-house-grounds

September 5 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rep. David McSweeney not seeking reelection, exploring run for statewide office The Barrington Hills Republican said he plans to serve out his two-year term and is exploring the creation of a super PAC to support a statewide bid. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/5/20851276/david-mcsweeney-not-seeking-reelection-exploring-illinois-statewide-office
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/5/20851448/illinois-cannabis-marijuana-pot-sales-dispenseries-suburbs-des-plaines-naperville-marlen-garcia
— Sean Casten at Trump impeachment town hall in Downers Grove: Wants ‘a shared set of facts’ If freshman Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., had wanted to play it safe, he wouldn’t have devoted a town hall to Trump’s impeachment. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/5/20851916/sean-casten-trump-impeachment-inquiry-town-hall-wants-shared-set-facts

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills, a critic of party leadership, says he won’t seek reelection next year – DAN PETRELLA and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-david-mcsweeney-not-running-20190905-qpcajocukfg7pc2jke62zades4-story.html
— Facing $838 million city budget shortfall, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot holds first town hall: ‘We actually value your opinion’ – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes value the opinions of those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-budget-town-hall-meeting-20190905-k4ebrpfo2jbajkmxfrapyekf3m-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— McSweeney sets sights on statewide office, won’t seek re-election – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190905/mcsweeney-sets-sights-on-statewide-office-wont-seek-re-election
— Medical pot dispensary faces backlash after handing out swag during Buffalo Grove Days – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190905/medical-pot-dispensary-faces-backlash-after-handing-out-swag-during-buffalo-grove-days

CBS2
— City Has Paid More Than $524 Million Over Past Decade To Settle Lawsuits Against Police – Chelsea Irving
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/04/police-lawsuit-settlement-cost/

PEORIA REGISTER MAIL
— Peoria Councilman charged with domestic batter
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20190905/top-regional-news-peoria-councilman-charged-with-domestic-battery

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois Women in Cannabis to Host a Record-Breaking Nine Events throughout Illinois – Canna Kirsten 
https://www.stltoday.com/pr/business/illinois-women-in-cannabis-to-host-a-record-breaking-nine/article_371bf794-cf57-11e9-bf22-5cb9017b3638.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— U.S. Rep. Sean Casten discusses impeachment at Downers Grove town hall – Ella Lee
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/04/u-s-rep-sean-casten-discusses-impeachment-at-downers-grove-town-hall/ah2s8x2/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Can You Tell How Electable A Candidate Is? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Are you electable? Ever-increasingly, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party act like they are taking the advice of political consultants who say the more of the following that you are, the less electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/can-you-tell-how-electable-candidate#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— David McSweeney Not Running for Re-Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/05/david-mcsweeney-not-running-for-re-election/ 
— IL-14: Oberweis Backed by Skillicorn, Lauf Calls Out Underwood’s “Game”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/05/il-14-oberweis-backed-by-skillicorn-lauf-calls-out-underwoods-game/

CAPITOL FAX
— Rep. Dave McSweeney won’t seek reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/05/this-just-in-rep-dave-mcsweeney-wont-seek-reelection/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Good grief: We don’t need a 7-hour, LGBT CNN town hall – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/cnn-plans-to-follow-up-climate-change-town-hall-with-7-hour-lgbtq-town-hall-its-a-waste-of-time

FOX NEWS
— Democrats openly embracing gun confiscation – LAURA INGRAHAM
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/democrats-openly-embracing-gun-confiscation

BREITBART
— Koch Foods Sues ICE over ‘Illegal’ Raids: Illegal Aliens Not Knowingly Hired – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/05/koch-foods-sues-ice-raids-were-illegal/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Union Sues to Allow Government Employees to Promote #Resistance at Work – John York
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/05/union-sues-to-allow-government-employees-to-promote-resistance-at-work/

September 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot keeps up Twitter spat with Sen. Ted Cruz over Chicago crime – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: What percent of those who commit crime in Chicago were not raised in a traditional family?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoots-twitter-spat-with-sen-cruz-over-chicago-crime-continues/5515938/
— San Francisco supervisors call National Rifle Association a ‘domestic terrorist organization’
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/san-francisco-calls-nra-a-domestic-terrorist-organization/5515415/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Legal grass offers Lake County the potential for tourism highs – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-lake-county-legal-marijuana-st-0905-20190904-xdzh2zxiirag5jhecmatwfmro4-story.html
— Schock’s off the hook – and he can run for office again – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-schock-fbi-chicago-corruption-naperville-pot-casten-spin-20190904-qsufpzphbrdqfcfi2m73dpea6q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-chicago-ted-cruz-lori-lightfoot-20190904-wcxitnynrrcmtekldly3g3tnki-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Naperville bans recreational pot sales
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/4/20849148/naperville-bans-recreational-marijuana-pot-sales
— On Facebook, Illinois prison guards, accused of abuses by transgender inmates, mocked LGBTQ community The officers who posted the offensive and explicit memes and other posts all identified themselves as Department of Corrections employees. – Emily Hoerner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/4/20849134/facebook-transgender-illinois-correctional-officers-abuses-strawberry-hampton-lgbtq-mocked-memes
— Pfleger announces anti-gun rally in nation’s capital, slams ‘ignorant’ Ted Cruz “It’s sad when you see somebody who holds an elected office be so ignorant and uninformed,” Pfleger said of the Republican Senator from Texas. – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/4/20849654/pfleger-announces-anti-gun-rally-nations-capital-slams-ted-cruz
— Advocates shine light on homeless CPS students, turn up heat on Lightfoot There were 16,451 homeless Chicago Public Schools students during the 2018-19 school year. Half of them were concentrated in 10 South and West Side wards. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/4/20849881/advocates-shine-light-homeless-cps-students-turn-up-heat-lightfoot

— Where Walmart leads on guns, will others follow? – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/4/20849409/walmart-el-paso-gun-control-background-checks-doug-mcmillon-sun-times-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Naperville bans recreational pot sales – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190904/naperville-bans-recreational-pot-sales-but-plans-to-seek-voter-input

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Casten raises eyebrows with ‘impeachment town hall’ A congressman facing a tough re-election fight decides to spotlight one provocative issue—opening a Trump impeachment inquiry—in tonight’s Downers Grove session. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/casten-raises-eyebrows-impeachment-town-hall
— Mayor Lightfoot vs. Sen. Cruz gun control spat, Day 3: ‘Do your job’ “If you want to come to Chicago and learn about the root causes of gun violence, I’ll be glad to show you around,” the mayor said in her latest back-and-forth with the Texas senator.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/mayor-lightfoot-vs-sen-cruz-gun-control-spat-day-3-do-your-job

WLS AM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s ‘Summer of Winning’ video is a loser.”
http://www.wlsam.com/news/donald-trumps-summer-of-winning-video-is-a-loser/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood calls student loans ‘predatory’ – KELSEY RETTKE
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/09/03/u-s-rep-lauren-underwood-calls-student-loans-predatory/as662sv/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HOW THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY BECAME ILLINOIS’ MOST FEARED POLITICAL FORCE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/how-the-lgbtq-community-became-illinois-most-feared-political-force.html
— ANOTHER ILGOP US SENATE CANDIDATE TOM TARTER ANNOUNCES PRIMARY BID
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/another-ilgop-us-senate-candidate-announces-primary-bid.html
— FEDS OFFICIALLY DROP CHARGES AGAINST PROVOCATIVE FORMER IL CONGRESSMAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/feds-officially-drop-charges-against-provocative-former-il-congressman.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/04/reefer-sanity-starting-to-prevail/
— Schock officially cleared of all charges
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/04/schock-officially-cleared-of-all-charges/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— San Francisco Labels NRA a ‘Domestic Terrorism Organization’ – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-labels-nra-a-domestic-terrorism-organization/

DAILY CALLER
— NRA Rips Walmart For Banning Some Ammunition Sales – WILLIAM DAVIS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/04/nra-rips-walmart-banning-some-ammunition-sales/

NEWSMAX
— Pope Stacks College of Cardinals With Leftist Prelates – Michael Dorstewitz
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/cardinals-pope-catholic-church/2019/09/04/id/931234/

TOWNHALL
— Michelle Malkin Announces National ‘Sanctuary City Tour’ – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/09/04/michelle-malkin-announces-national-sanctuary-city-tour-n2552594
— We Don’t Trust You – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2019/09/04/we-dont-trust-you-n2552621

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Bernie Sanders: Federal Workers Should Have the Right to Strike But allowing the most secure employees in the country to walk off the job is a bad idea. – ROSS MARCHAND (DIERSEN: Federal jobs are secure only for those who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/bernie-sanders-wants-federal-workers-to-have-the-right-to-strike/

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Target: journalists. Will personal probes undermine media? A new conservative group is investigating the social media backgrounds of mainstream media journalists. Is turnabout fair play – or an attempt at intimidation? – Sarah Matusek
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2019/0904/Target-journalists.-Will-personal-probes-undermine-media

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s ‘Summer of Winning’ video is a loser.”
https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/04/politics/donald-trump-summer-2020/index.html

FORBES
— How The ‘Best Companies To Work For’ Engage Employees And Retain Top Talent – Dana Brownlee (DIERSEN: The federal government’s top priority is not to engage and retain top talent. The federal government’s top priority is to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danabrownlee/2019/09/04/how-the-best-companies-to-work-for-engage-employees-and-retain-top-talent/
— Is The EEOC Protecting Workers Or Discriminatory Employers? – Patricia Barnes (DIERSEN: Do not expect EEOC to side with workers who are Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, or German American.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2019/09/04/is-the-eeoc-protecting-workers-or-discriminatory-employers/

September 2 Evening Edition

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— Photo Gallery: Jaycees’ Labor Day Parade (DIERSEN: Republicans in the parade included Anderson, Carlyle, Collins, Ives, Keller, McCluskey, Ruhl, Sanguinetti, Veenstra, and Vician.)
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2019/09/02/photo-gallery-jaycees-labor-day-parade-9-2-2019/104978

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Labor Day parade marks holiday in downtown Bloomington About 100 exhibits and groups participated in the Labor Day parade in downtown Bloomington.
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/photos-labor-day-parade-marks-holiday-in-downtown-bloomington/collection_a6c84ad5-5d3f-5718-b8a2-808445c22651.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The McLean County Republican Party unit in the parade celebrates a booming economy, President Donald Trump and other GOP officials.)

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— What would it take to pay off Illinois’ debt? – Nikki McGee
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/what-would-it-take-to-pay-off-illinois-debt

CHRYSTAL LAKE PATCH
— McHenry Co. Board Chair Denounces Gas Tax Hike The county is allowed to increase its gas tax but McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks says that won’t happen on his watch. – Amie Schaenzer
https://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/mchenry-co-board-chair-denounces-gas-tax-hike

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE POOREST 20% OF AMERICANS ARE RICHER ON AVERAGE THAN MOST NATIONS OF EUROPE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/the-poorest-20-of-americans-are-richer-on-average-than-most-nations-of-europe.html

FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE
— 7 KILLED IN CHICAGO AND TEXAS. MEDIA FOCUSES ONLY ON TEXAS – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/274822/7-killed-chicago-and-texas-media-focuses-only-daniel-greenfield

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Barring federal employees from overtly political activity – John W. York
Why civil servants should not be allowed to lead the #resistance
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/2/barring-federal-employees-overtly-political-activi/
— When indulgence breeds violence – Editorial
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/2/editorial-how-sanctuary-policies-make-a-mockery-of/
— ‘Squad’ Democrats whip up donations for activists arrested in antifa-fueled ‘Straight Pride’ protest – Valerie Richardson 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/2/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ayanna-pressley-push-fund/

FOX NEWS
— Trump says Democrats are ‘Party of the Squad,’ slams media as his ‘primary opponent’ – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-democrats-party-squad-media-primary-opponent

GOPUSA
— Time for White House to Launch Media Outlet to Combat Fake News
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=75316
— Antifa, LGBTQ… attacks straight pride parade in Boston
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=75308

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘RACIST AMERICA’: THE LEFT’S BIGGEST LIE David Kupelian: ‘In no other nation on earth do skin color and ethnicity mean less than in America’ (DIERSEN: Yes, but ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage minorities, women, younger people, non-Protestants, those who have less money, etc. to hate Whites, men, older people, Protestants, those who have more money, etc.) 
https://www.wnd.com/2019/09/racist-america-lefts-biggest-lie/

PJ MEDIA
— President Trump Furious With Washington Post: I’m Not Racist, The Squad Is! – MICHAEL VAN DER GALIEN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/president-trump-furious-with-washington-post-im-not-racist-the-squad-is/

ONE NEWS NOW
— DNC resolution champions faithless, condemns faithful – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/legal-courts/2019/09/02/dnc-resolution-champions-faithless-condemns-faithful

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Condemns the Washington Post, Mainstream Media in Labor Day Tweets – MASOOMA HAQ
https://m.theepochtimes.com/trump-condemns-the-washington-post-mainstream-media-in-labor-day-tweets_3065349.html

THE HILL
— Trump lashes out at the media, Democrats in Labor Day tweets – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/459611-trump-fires-at-news-media-democrats-in-labor-day-tweets
— Labor Day jitters on both sides of America’s political divide – ALBERT HUNT
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/459618-labor-day-jitters-on-both-sides-of-americas-political-divide

CANNABIS NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Advocates Push Workers’ Right to Cannabis Use – Bill Weinberg (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who uses pot.)
https://cannabisnow.com/advocates-push-workers-right-to-cannabis-use/

August 27 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Wheaton plans to ban recreational pot sales, citing ‘unknowns’ of legalization – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner Tim Whelan, Former Milton Township Trustee Don Sender, Wheaton Liquor & Tobacco Control Commission Chairman Mark Taylor, Gary Knosp, and me spoke against the sale of recreational pot in Wheaton at Wheaton’s public hearing on the issue Monday evening, August 26, 2019. Hearing attendees included Bob Cherry and Carl and Dagmar Lofgren.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/wheaton-plans-to-ban-recreational-pot-sales-citing-unknowns-of-legalization
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I just don’t see an advantage to being a first mover on this,” Mayor Phil Suess said. “And a very practical consideration: We say yes to this, the next discussion is where does it go? And I’m pretty sure we’re going to have a pretty profound discussion if we went that way in the context of ‘not in my backyard.'” Some council members also prefer to take that wait-and-see approach, indicating they could revisit public health and safety questions once the market establishes itself in towns that are now planning to allow dispensaries. “If we opt out now, we have the ability at any point to opt back in after time has passed and seeing OK, what has Lombard done?” Councilman Christopher Zaruba said. . .”People will prefer to buy their marijuana illegally to avoid the high costs due to taxes and regulation,” Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch said.)
— DuPage County taking more time to consider marijuana sales – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: At this meeting, Former Milton Township Trustee Don Sender and I urged DuPage County to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/dupage-county-taking-more-time-to-consider-marijuana-sales
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Board member Tim Elliott urged the county to opt out. “To me, it’s not a question of money,” the Glen Ellyn Republican said. “It’s about what’s the right thing to do for our citizens.” Elliott said it’s possible that state lawmakers will make changes to the cannabis law during the fall veto session. For example, the number of licenses statewide could be increased, he said. “So I would prefer to see us opt out, at least in the short-term, to see what our municipalities do and, frankly, to see what Springfield does,” Elliott said. . .”I am stunned to see that we would even contemplate allowing zoning in an area that close to a high school, whether the regulations are there or not,” said board member Robert Larsen, a Wheaton Republican. “I think that’s a big mistake, and I hope we don’t go that route.”)
— Robbins recommended for vacant Wheaton City Council seat
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/robbins-recommended-for-vacant-wheaton-city-council-seat
— Presidential candidate Joe Walsh: ‘I’m done with talk radio’ – Robert Feder
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/feder-presidential-candidate-joe-walsh-im-done-with-talk-radio
— New gun dealer regulations proposed in Illinois – Peter Hancock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/new-gun-dealer-regulations-proposed-in-illinois
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at women that Republicans cause all their problems.
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190827/lake-county-womens-coalition-to-host-equality-event
— Why some residents oppose putting treatment center in Itasca hotel – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/why-some-residents-oppose-putting-treatment-center-in-itasca-hotel
— Lake County Board members laud new law providing ability to remove leader – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/lake-county-board-members-laud-new-law-providing-ability-to-remove-leader

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County debates recreational marijuana sales, identifies possible dispensary site near Metea Valley High School – ALICIA FABBRE (DIERSEN: At this meeting, Former Milton Township Trustee Don Sender and I urged DuPage County to ban the sale of pot in its unincorporated areas.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-board-marijuana-st-0828-20190827-ljgrpncb2raqvluqmzhj7kvxga-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: County board member Sean Noonan, an Elmhurst Republican who also is a Bloomingdale police officer, said he would support opting out. “Many young people view marijuana to be less risky,” Noonan said. “In my opinion, marijuana is a gateway to other drugs.”)
— Why I appreciate presidential candidate Joe Walsh — for now – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-joe-walsh-donald-trump-republicans-eagles-page-20190827-peivq7qpjjgf7msi5dl2fyidhe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Three ways Republicans in Congress have worked to protect American voters No one wants foreign interference in our elections. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/27/20833986/voting-security-russian-hacking-election-security-assistance-act-rodney-davis

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Presidential candidate Joe Walsh takes Mundelein home off the market Walsh and his wife, Helene Miller Walsh, were asking $697,000 for the home, on seven acres, when they put it on the market in late May. Today, they took it off. – DENNIS RODKIN 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/presidential-candidate-joe-walsh-takes-mundelein-home-market

ABC7
— Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announces Code for America partnership to expunge marijuana convictions
https://abc7chicago.com/kim-foxx-announces-code-for-america-partnership-to-expunge-marijuana-convictions/5495661/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Foxx unveils plan to expunge ‘tens of thousands’ of pot convictions
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/foxx-unveils-plan-to-expunge-tens-of-thousands-of-pot-convictions

NBC5
— GOP Trump Challengers Won’t Get Much Help From Their Party – Will Weissert
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/gop-trump-challengers-wont-get-much-help-from-their-party-558424141.html

ABC ST. LOUIS
— Biden: Racism in US is institutional, ‘white man’s problem’ – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be anti-White, anti-male, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, 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://abcstlouis.com/news/nation-world/biden-racism-in-us-is-institutional-white-mans-problem

WGLT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Mayor Sees ‘Lots’ Of Interest In Opening Marijuana Shops In Bloomington – RYAN DENHAM 
https://www.wglt.org/post/mayor-sees-lots-interest-opening-marijuana-shops-bloomington#stream/0

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kendall municipalities should permit and control marijuana sales – Editorial
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2019/08/21/our-view-kendall-municipalities-should-permit-and-control-marijuana-sales/ayi5t52/

WHEATON PATCH
— Conversation and Coffee with State Representative Amy Grant
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/calendar/event/20190829/627720/conversation-and-coffee-with-state-representative-amy-grant
— DuPage Sheriff’s Car Show Raises $5K For Special Olympics More than 120 classic, sport, and vintage cars were on display at the first-ever county car show. – Lisa Marie Farver 
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-sheriffs-car-show-raises-5k-special-olympics

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton West District Appointment at Sept. 3 Council Meeting
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=284
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The Wheaton Mayor and City Council will be considering Lynn Robbins to fill the West District Wheaton City Council seat at the City Council’s Sept. 3, 2019 meeting. If approved by the Mayor and City Council, Ms. Robbins will be filling the West District seat recently vacated as a result of Councilman Scalzo’s resignation from the City Council. The appointment will expire May 2021. The Mayor and City Council were very impressed with the number and qualifications of residents who applied for this appointment.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Federal Judge Says Sham Candidates OK
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/27/federal-judge-says-sham-candidates-ok/ 
— First In-Depth Interview of 14th Congressional District Hopeful Catalina Lauf
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/26/first-in-depth-interview-of-14th-congressional-district-hopeful-catalina-lauf/ 
— IL-14: Allen West to Catalina Lauf: “Way to go, Catalina!”, Jim Oberweis and Ted Gradel Still Owe Financial Disclosure Statements
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/27/il-14-allen-west-to-catalina-lauf-way-to-go-catalina-jim-oberweis-and-ted-gradel-still-owe-financial-disclosure-statements/ 
— Walsh Says He’s Quiting Talk Radio, But Monday WIND Still Announcing the Joe Walsh Show
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/27/walsh-says-hes-quiting-talk-radio-but-monday-wind-still-announced-the-joe-walsh-show/
— Another National Publication Interviews Catalina Lauf
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/27/another-national-publication-interviews-catalina-lauf/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— FreedomWorks Of America Endorses Ives in IL-06 Race
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513261195-freedomworks-of-america-endorses-ives-in-il-06-race 
— Ives speaks at Conservative Activist Conference – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513258323-ives-speaks-at-conservative-activist-conference

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Journalists Are Powerful Public Figures and We Should Treat Them as Such – Alex Griswold
https://freebeacon.com/politics/journalists-are-powerful-public-figures-and-we-should-treat-them-as-such/ 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/opinion/trump-immigration.html
— Slavery and the Holocaust: How Americans and Germans Cope With Past Evils – Deborah E. Lipstadt (DIERSEN: Who hates German Americans the most in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs are nasty. I should write a book about a) how my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government used and b) how my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois use my 100% German national origin against me. They constantly foisted/foist negative German stereotypes on me. I would focus on those who are German American, but who demonize, denigrate, and condemn me to curry favor with those who hate German Americans. They paint themselves as being “good” German Americans who go around destroying “bad” Germans like me. In my defense, I stress that they all my ancestors immigrated way back during the 1840s and 1850s, that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans during WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans during WWII, and that if he had not been 4-F, my father would have fought the Germans during WWII. If DNA information had been available back when I worked for the federal government, I would have stressed that. According to http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/books/review/learning-from-the-germans-susan-neiman.html

PBS
— What Joe Walsh thinks about immigration, climate change and Trump
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-joe-walsh-thinks-about-immigration-climate-change-and-trump

August 25 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I urge all Wheaton residents who oppose the sale of recreational pot to speak during the public comment period at all Wheaton meetings against the sale of recreational pot in Wheaton. The next Wheaton meeting starts at 7:00 PM, tomorrow, Monday, August 26. I urge all DuPage County residents who oppose the sale of recreational pot to speak during the public comment period at all DuPage County meetings against the sale of recreational pot in the unincorporated areas of DuPage County. The next DuPage County meeting starts at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 27. At previous Wheaton City Council meetings, Bob Cherry, B. J. Slinger, Tim Whelan, and I have called for Wheaton to ban the sale of recreational pot in Wheaton. At previous DuPage County Board meetings, Dick Furstenau and I have called for DuPage County to ban the sale of recreational pot in the unincorporated areas of DuPage County. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— QUESTION: Why isn’t there a www.dncusa.com website like there is a www.gopusa.com website? ANSWER: Websites for the mainstream national newspapers, television stations, radio stations, etc. provide news and commentary from the Democrat point of view. QUESTION: Why isn’t there a www.dncillinois.com website like there is a www.gopillinois.com website? ANSWER: Websites for the mainstream Illinois newspapers, television stations, radio stations, etc. provide news and commentary from the Democrat point of view. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Don’t Trust Political News, Say Most Reporters Want to Stop Trump (DIERSEN: As everyone in Illinois knows, I am one of the extremely few reporters in Illinois who do not want to stop Trump.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/august_2019/voters_don_t_trust_political_news_say_most_reporters_want_to_stop_trump

REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
— Reporters Committee: White House must restore Brian Karem’s credentials (DIERSEN: At its August 20, 2019 meeting, DuPage County revoked my GOPUSA press credentials. Because of me, because of what I do for you as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, and without any input from DuPage County voters, “DuPage County Board Chairman and County Board Staff” issued “DuPage County Media Guidelines” to justify revoking my GOPUSA press credentials. SEE: https://www.dupageco.org/CountyBoard/Docs/61283/  Should I sue DuPage County like Brian Karem has sued the White House? Would the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press file a friend-of-the-court brief in support of me? Would the Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, etc. file friend-of-the-court briefs in support of DuPage County? Which Republican DuPage County officials support me – Berlin, Bucholz, Cronin, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elloitt, Grogan, Hart, Healy, Henry, Jorgensen, Kachiroubas, Krajewski, Larsen, Mendrick, Puchalski, Ruscitti, Tornatore, Zay? Which Democrat DuPage County officials support me – Chaplin, Covert, DeSart, Kaczmarek, Ozog, Renehan, Ruthledge, Seimon?) 
https://www.rcfp.org/rcfp-karem-amicus-brief/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: First Amendment and due process require the White House restore Playboy correspondent’s credentials, RCFP argues. On Aug. 20, journalist Brian Karem, the White House correspondent for Playboy, filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham asking the federal district court in Washington, D.C., to vacate the White House’s 30-day suspension of his hard pass and order that it be immediately restored. Today, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Karem, arguing that the White House must provide meaningful due process before denying, suspending, or revoking a journalist’s security credentials, and failure to do so in this case violates settled law in the D.C. Circuit and constitutional protections guaranteeing the flow of information to the public. “The White House cannot suspend or revoke journalists’ credentials without due process, based on vague standards that have never been publicly articulated,” said Bruce Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee. “Under clear legal precedent, Mr. Karem’s credentials must be restored.” Before the White House had made its final determination to suspend Karem’s hard pass on Aug. 16, the Reporters Committee issued a statement expressing its concern over the “preliminary decision” to suspend his hard pass and reiterated its commitment to ensuring that journalists have the access needed to do their jobs effectively. In November 2018, the Reporters Committee also filed a friend-of the-court brief alongside Georgetown Law’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection in support of a lawsuit brought by CNN and the network’s chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta, after the White House revoked Acosta’s hard pass. On Nov. 16, a federal judge ordered the White House to reinstate Acosta’s credentials.)

WGN RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wgnradio.com/2019/08/25/its-crunch-time-for-the-marijuana-industry/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Tuesday’s Naperville City Council pot meeting clocks in at city’s longest, draws some criticism – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-city-council-meeting-length-record-marijuana-st-20190825-5t35h5vhnbg5ploaaah77e3btm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use slavery to demonize, denigrate, and condemn 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/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-slave-ship-grossman-column-20190824-suhpqi72cbbyzmh4kum577tlsu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters do everything that can a) to illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally and b) to get those illegals counted in the census. 
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190824/editorial-counting-everyone-in-the-2020-census
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Google didn’t manipulate 2016 election.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190824/facts-matter-google-didnt-manipulate-2016-election

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Speaker shouldn’t get a pass – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-speaker-shouldn-t-get-a-pass/article_cd78df28-63df-57ac-9d3c-f8b6b9c428c4.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democrats crow about their success in illegally encouraging citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally. 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=289558#.XWKByph_OM8

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— How resilient are you? Does resiliency require economic, physical, mental and spiritual readiness, and then, perseverance? – John Borling
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20190824/third-degree-how-resilient-are-you

SOUTHERN
— Illinois hits regulatory snags in lead-up to legal cannabis sales – MOLLY PARKER
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/illinois-hits-regulatory-snags-in-lead-up-to-legal-cannabis/article_0aa6ed95-05c0-52c2-bcf4-e115a48025a2.html

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— One Out Of Five Managers Won’t Hire Trump Supporters – Jim Hoft (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/08/report-one-out-of-five-managers-wont-hire-trump-supporters/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Removing the press freedom of a real journalist April Ryan should check her elite progressive journalist privilege – Tim Young (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/23/removing-press-freedom-journalist-charlie-kratovil/

FOX NEWS
— Liberal media critic slams April Ryan, CNN for hypocrisy – Brian Flood (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/liberal-media-critic-slams-april-ryan-cnn-for-hypocrisy
— NY Times launches propaganda campaign on race – Newt Gingrich 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-nyts-1619-project-examining-american-slavery-is-marred-by-its-own-implicit-racism
— Michigan city council candidate says city should be as white ‘as possible’ – AP (DIERSEN: It would be great if the three finalists to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy would get together and agree to participate in a candidate forum.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/michigan-candidate-says-city-should-be-as-white-as-possible

AMERICAN THINKER
— Rich part of Washington, D.C. goes tooth-and-claw to prevent new child-migrant shelter in its neighborhood – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/rich_part_of_washington_dc_puts_up_toothandclaw_resistance_to_new_childmigrant_shelter.html
— The Virtue-Signaling Hunger of the Smug Left – B. Klein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/the_virtuesignaling_hunger_of_the_smug_left.html
— Political Forecast: Stormy Weather Ahead – Clarice Feldman
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/political_forecast_stormy_weather_ahead.html
— Construction begins on border wall funded by $2.8 billion allowed by SCOTUS decision last month – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/construction_begins_on_border_wall_funded_by_28_billion_allowed_by_scotus_decision_last_month_.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— Democrat Governor Excludes Conservative News Service From Media List – Kevin Mooney (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.) 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/22/democrat-governor-excludes-conservative-news-service-from-media-list/

LIFEZETTE
— Rashida Tlaib Claims the President Is ‘Afraid of Women of Color’ Progressive Democrat from Michigan insists that Donald Trump, the commander-in-chief, fears both her and the socialist squad of four
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/08/rashida-tlaib-claims-the-president-is-afraid-of-women-of-color/

NOQ REPORT
— Desperate Beto O’Rourke repeats lie that Trump called KKK members ‘very fine people’ – Carl Durrek
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/25/desperate-beto-orourke-repeats-lie-trump-called-kkk-members-fine-people/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Do It ‘for the Children’: Pelosi Tells Democrats to ‘Be Ready to Throw a Punch’ in 2020 – Madison Summers
https://ijr.com/pelosi-tells-dems-be-ready-throw-punch-2020/

ROLL CALL
— Ranking the Net Worth of the 115th – Paul V. Fontelo and David Hawkings (DIERSEN: Shimkus is ranked 276, Roskam 304, Kinzinger 364, R. Davis 369, LaHood 411, Hultgren 425, and Bost 451.) 
https://www.rollcall.com/wealth-of-congress

THE HILL
— Joe Walsh announces Republican challenge to Trump – REGINA ZILBERMINTS (DIERSEN: Of course, those who want to elect Democrats will use everything that Walsh says against Trump to defeat Republicans.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/458720-joe-walsh-announces-republican-challenge-to-trump

CNN
— Joe Walsh to take on Trump in 2020 Republican primary – Caroline Kelly (DIERSEN: Of course, those who want to elect Democrats will use everything that Walsh says against Trump to defeat Republicans.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/25/politics/joe-walsh-take-on-trump-in-2020-republican-primary/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Joe Walsh announces Republican primary challenge against President Trump – WILL STEAKIN (DIERSEN: Of course, those who want to elect Democrats will use everything that Walsh says against Trump to defeat Republicans.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/exclusive-joe-walsh-announces-republican-primary-challenge-president/story?id=65122073

NEW YORK TIMES
— Joe Walsh Confirms He Will Challenge Trump for Republican Nomination Calling Mr. Trump ‘completely unfit,’ Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio host, will adopt a television-centric strategy to try to rattle a media-obsessed president. – Annie Karni (DIERSEN: Of course, those who want to elect Democrats will use everything that Walsh says against Trump to defeat Republicans.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/25/us/politics/joe-walsh-president.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Locked Out by Facebook, and Pounding on the Door – Kashmir Hill
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/22/business/reactivate-facebook-account.html
— How Guilty Should You Feel About Your Vacation? And what can you do about it? – Seth Kugel (DIERSEN: My wife and I have been married since 1978. We have never taken a real vacation. We took short vacations four times each year 1978-1992 after her business trips. But her income dropped in 1992 when she lost her job working for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions and my income dropped much more in 1997 when I lost my job working for GAO. I went on short vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/24/opinion/sunday/tourism-climate-flight-shaming.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Sheriff in conservative county defends free press – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/investigation-of-reporters-weekend-inquiries-stokes-ire/2019/08/21/b0b18da8-c430-11e9-8bf7-cde2d9e09055_story.html
— He went from hiking enthusiast to ‘on death’s door’ within days. Doctors blamed vaping. – Lena H. Sun
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/one-mans-near-death-experience-with-vaping-related-lung-failure/2019/08/24/ca8ce42c-c5b4-11e9-9986-1fb3e4397be4_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Journalist found dead in Mexico after criticizing local authorities – Reuters (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://nypost.com/2019/08/25/journalist-found-dead-in-mexico-after-criticizing-local-authorities/
— Bias has killed the ‘Gray Lady’ – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2019/08/24/bias-has-killed-the-gray-lady-and-dean-baquet-fired-the-fatal-shot/
— Bodyguard for CNN’s April Ryan charged with assault for forcibly removing journalist Charlie Kratovil from event – Chris Perez (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents would a) analogize April Ryan with Robert Sanchez and b) analogize Charlie Kratovil with me.)
https://nypost.com/2019/08/19/bodyguard-for-cnns-april-ryan-charged-with-assault-for-forcibly-removing-journalist-from-event/

WASHINGTON POST
— Former congressman Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) announces primary challenge against President Trump (DIERSEN: Of course, those who want to elect Democrats will use everything that Walsh says against Trump to defeat Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/08/25/former-congressman-joe-walsh-r-ill-announces-primary-challenge-against-president-trump/

USA TODAY
— Doubling down on racist comments, city council candidate says she opposes interracial marriage – Jackie Smith (DIERSEN: It would be great if the three finalists to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy would get together and agree to participate in a candidate forum.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/24/marysville-council-candidate-jean-cramer-makes-racist-comments-again/2109750001/

GAINESVILLE TIMES
— Who will make decisions about Gainesville’s future? Meet this year’s council candidates – Megan Reed (DIERSEN: It would be great if the Daily Herald published this kind of information about the three finalists to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy.)
https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/who-will-make-decisions-about-gainesvilles-future-meet-this-years-council-candidates/

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD REVIEW
— 10 THINGS WE OWE TODAY’S JOURNALISTS – Matt DeRienzo (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/opinion/industry-insight-things-we-owe-today-s-journalists/article_104e6774-c5e2-11e9-8585-a76f1b6dd256.html

ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
— Two vie for open Ward 4 seat (DIERSEN: It would be great if the three finalists to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy would get together and agree to participate in a candidate forum.)
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/News/2019/08/25/Two-vie-for-Ward-4-seat.html

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— Bias at Facebook? Audit lists conservatives’ complaints – Levi Sumagaysay (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, my anti-conservative critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Illinois Republican Party paint themselves as being anti-conservative. Attend a MTRCC or DuPage County meeting and watch them in action.)
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/business/article_8e855359-ece1-569f-8bad-950550bcddd6.html

HERALD BANNER
— Getting involved in city, county governments – Editorial (DIERSEN: Those who do not want me to get involved in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.heraldbanner.com/opinion/editorials/getting-involved-in-city-county-governments/article_ddd0d3fc-c60b-11e9-a685-4350fb648d15.html

ALICE ECHO NEWS JOURNAL
— Routine work of journalists trying to obtain information should not be seen as ‘criminal conduct’ – Doug Hensley
https://www.alicetx.com/news/20190825/hensley-routine-work-of-journalists-trying-to-obtain-information-should-not-be-seen-as-criminal-conduct

SUNBURY DAILY ITEM
— Facebook will use journalists to curate news, opening itself to more bias allegations – Jeff Bercovici
https://www.dailyitem.com/business/facebook-will-use-journalists-to-curate-news-opening-itself-to/article_40a2eba8-0d63-5944-b2e5-08eac1054700.html

MORNING CALL
— How well-off are the Lehigh Valley’s members of Congress? – Laura Olson
https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-nws-pa-congress-wealth-financial-disclosure-20190825-2ofioyxcknaotk4ldqoluqlqxi-story.html

DRUM
— Facebook bans ads from pro-Trump news outlet The Epoch Times – Cameron Clarke
https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/08/25/facebook-bans-ads-pro-trump-news-outlet-the-epoch-times

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— National Corvette Museum gearing up for 25th anniversary – DON SERGENT (DIERSEN: I have been National Corvette Museum member for 30 years.)
https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/corvette-museum-gearing-up-for-th-anniversary/article_8e62ecb5-1456-561e-b040-dd99b3d34725.html

INQUISTER
— U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Reportedly Stopped Journalist James Dyer At Airport And Accused Him Of Being ‘Fake News Media’ – Tyler MacDonald (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.inquisitr.com/5597766/cbp-james-dyer-fake-news/
— ‘I’m Going To Punch Him In The Face Every Single Day,’ Says Republican Joe Walsh Expected To Primary Donald Trump – Damir Mujezinovic
https://www.inquisitr.com/5598705/president-trump-walsh-republican-challenge/

NEWSWEEK
— JOURNALIST SAYS CBP AGENT STOPPED HIM AT AIRPORT, ACCUSED HIM OF BEING ‘FAKE NEWS MEDIA’ – ASHER STOCKLER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have shouted the loudest since 2000 that I falsely claim to be a journalist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.newsweek.com/james-dyer-immigration-los-angeles-cbp-fake-news-1455947