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June 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Juneteenth marches in Chicago call for end to racism as holiday marking end of slavery takes on new meaning – Jessica D’Onofrio, Evelyn Holmes, Mark Rivera and Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/society/juneteenth-marches-in-chicago-call-for-end-to-racism/6255566/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pay raise or not, legislators boosted their own pensions – DAN MCCONCHIE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-pensions-general-assembly-illinois-mcconchie-20200619-rrbgfrnwubat7m5q3jjvuazbmm-story.html
— Thousands gathered for marches and other events throughout Chicago to commemorate Juneteenth. Here’s how the day unfolded.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-juneteenth-million-man-march-protests-chicago-20200619-mguvu2uqibdeda3tr2boscdztq-story.html
— ‘The roads can’t handle that many cars’: Employers fear gridlock, economic toll if workers shun Metra, L over COVID-19 risks – Ryan Ori
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ryan-ori/ct-biz-coronavirus-return-to-offices-transportation-ryan-ori-20200619-o4fz3psx6zbmljjpw32bgwpiqm-story.html
— Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects bid to require face masks and social distancing at Trump rally in Tulsa – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-tulsa-rally-20200619-m5ql7tb2u5ae5kndycuotpndia-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois politicians start to get serious about fundraising as the state reopens Some are planning in-person, outdoor events instead of virtual ones. The risk is low, but it’s there. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/19/21297283/illinois-politics-fundraising-2020-election-coronavirus-social-distancing-rich-miller
— Thousands march, dance downtown to celebrate Juneteenth, demand justice. Participants danced to Daley Plaza, accompanied by a marching band. A separate interfaith rally took place in Grant Park. – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/19/21296961/juneteenth-chicago-march-rally-daley-plaza-grant-park-police-reform

DAILY HERALD
— Nearly 200 march down Route 83 in Buffalo Grove for Black Lives Matter – Mark Welsh
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/nearly-200-march-down-route-83-in-buffalo-grove-for-black-lives-matter-
— Aurora to publicize complaints about police officers on website – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/aurora-to-publicize-complaints-about-police-officers-on-website-
— 200 gather for Juneteenth observance in Naperville – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200619/200-gather-for-juneteenth-observance-in-naperville

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Yet another sign the Illinois GOP is a shadow of its former self. Look no further than the shrunken list of Illinois delegates to Trump’s upcoming convention. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/yet-another-sign-illinois-gop-shadow-its-former-self
— A Black mayor. A married lesbian. A Trump antagonist. A centrist Democrat: How Lori Lightfoot earned the ire of Twitter. As her national profile rises, so do the online attacks from both ends of the political spectrum—and some are downright chilling. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/black-mayor-married-lesbian-trump-antagonist-centrist-democrat-how-lori-lightfoot-earned

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Employees and Black Lives Matter supporters protest discrimination at Belleville company Organizers of a Black Lives Matter protest charge that Empire Comfort Systems has allowed racial discrimination and produced a calendar with a racist drawing. The group protested outside of the business and marched through Belleville, Illinois. – DERIK HOLTMANN
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article243676987.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in turning Germany even more against America.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-troop-cut-in-germany-fits-a-pattern-of-hitting-allies

OAK LAWN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade Will Proceed Despite Pandemic The Fourth of July parade is on in Oak Lawn with an actual promenade down 95th Street. – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/oak-lawn-fourth-july-parade-will-proceed-despite-pandemic

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Democrat Party Should be Dismantled Over History of Slavery, Racism – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/democrat-party-should-be-dismantled-over-history-of-slavery-racism/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: BLACK LIVES MATTER ATTEMPTS TO REDEFINE MORAL VALUES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/thorner-black-lives-matter-attempts-to-redefine-moral-values.html
— CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES | OPEN THE BOOKS OVERSIGHT REPORT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/congressional-membership-has-its-privileges-open-the-books-oversight-report.html
— THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA WILL NOT TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT BLACK LIVES MATTER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/the-mainstream-media-will-not-tell-the-truth-about-black-lives-matter.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 692 new cases, 44 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/692-new-cases-44-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/covid-19-roundup-48/
— “Illinois is what I would call a quasi-slave state” (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use against me the fact that all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois (Crete and Grant Park) during the 1840s and 1850s.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/19/illinois-is-what-i-would-call-a-quasi-slave-state/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Anthony Fauci: Widespread lockdowns no longer needed in U.S. – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/18/anthony-fauci-widespread-lockdowns-no-longer-neede/

GOPUSA
— Jesse Jackson: ‘Trump Is Trying To Incite A Riot For Diversion;’ Urges Protesters To Stay Away From Rally
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90710
— Seattle Mayor Extends Covid Closures, Refuses Permits For Events; No Permits Needed For BLM Protests, Marches (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat and RINO mayors who a) promote anti-Trump events including BLM marches and LGBTQ marches and b) stop pro-Trump events including Independence Day parades and fireworks?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90722
— SCOTUS Endorses Obama DACA Betrayal Of America
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90673
— 10 Takeaways From The Anti-Police Protests
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90698

BREITBART
— Tulsa Mayor Declares Civil Emergency, Sets Curfew Around Site of Trump Rally – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/tulsa-mayor-implements-curfew-around-site-of-trump-rally/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— As The Far Left Attacks Them We Say Defend the Police, Don’t Defund the Police
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32737

TOWNHALL
— Poll: Majorities Favor Chokehold Bans, Oppose Renaming Military Bases and Slavery Reparations – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/06/19/poll-majorities-favor-chokehold-bans-oppose-renaming-military-bases-and-reparations-n2570948

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Michael Steele Mocks Conservatives Over Liberal Court Decisions – Brad Wilmouth (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present anti-conservative leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/michael-steele-mocks-conservatives-over-liberal-court-decisions

FEDERALIST
— Cotton: If John Roberts Wants To Write Laws, He Should Resign And Run For Office – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/18/cotton-if-john-roberts-wants-to-write-laws-he-should-resign-and-run-for-office/
— Welcome To Your New World Order: A Rundown Of Woke Insanity Amid The Newest Cultural Revolution As the nation continues to spiral under its 21st century cultural revolution, here’s a running list of the ongoing insanity. – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/12/welcome-to-your-new-world-order-a-rundown-of-woke-insanity-amid-the-newest-cultural-revolution/

ONE NEWS NOW
— 5 casualties of the Court’s LGBTQ sex ruling – Dr. Frank Turek
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/guest-commentary/2020/06/19/5-casualties-of-the-courts-lgbtq-sex-ruling

CNN
— In major reversal, Navy opts to uphold firing of aircraft carrier captain who warned about coronavirus outbreak – Zachary Cohen and Ryan Browne (DIERSEN: Which of your decisions have your critics/opponents viewed as being poor? My decisions that my critics/opponents view as being poor include a) my opposing patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination; b) my opposing the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices; c) my refusing to serve as one of their operatives or dupes; d) my not giving them money; and e) my suing them.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/politics/uss-roosevelt-investigation/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Tulsa to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/us/politics/juneteenth-tulsa-trump-rally.html
— Here’s What Companies Are Promising to Do to Fight Racism – Gillian Friedman (DIERSEN: To fight racism, the federal government gets rid its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.nytimes.com/article/companies-racism-george-floyd-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Tulsa to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/19/tulsa-has-seen-horrific-racist-violence-trumps-visit-is-an-insult/

NEWSWEEK
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: THIS IS A HATE CRIME: George Washington Statue in Portland Toppled, Covered in Burning U.S. Flag – SOO KIM
https://www.newsweek.com/george-washington-statue-portland-toppled-covered-burning-us-flag-1512075

BROOKINGS
— Why Juneteenth is a Rallying Cry for Reparations – Rashawn Ray (DIERSEN: One could argue that to promote Juneteenth is to promote reparations.)
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2020/06/19/why-juneteenth%E2%80%AFis-a-rallying-cry-for-reparations/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Say Political Party Leaders Out of Step With Their Voters (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. You should not seek or hold a government or political office as a Republican if you do not defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2020/most_say_political_party_leaders_out_of_step_with_their_voters

June 17 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump is thwarting bipartisan action on race relations, police reform.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-race-trump-republicans-mcmanus-20200615-iuwaayqh5jcr5frr2cj6puoi6u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ activity always want more.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-gorsuch-roberts-lgbtq-supreme-court-page-20200616-oxvhyrmf3vcldgda4hp3bgo36e-story.html
— Talking about social justice reform without affirmative action is just hot air – Dahleen Glanton (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-social-justice-affirmative-action-20200617-zrqiihumubh6vf2a7vgksqduqq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “With coronavirus cases rising and Trump’s reelection chances falling, it’s clear: The president needs to attack numbers.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-coronavirus-poll-biden-campaign-covid-tulsa-huppke-20200617-fqsfygdb7zgqfmsl4ttiwdz4bm-story.html
— Don’t ban Chicago police from every public school – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-cps-cops-in-schools-remove-20200617-jzuzeka6lvbj5corkujhjgvxai-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City Council approves reparations resolution Two white aldermen — Nick Sposato and Anthony Napolitano — voted “no,” ignoring an appeal from Ald. Jason Ervin, chairman of the council’s Black Caucus. Napolitano called slavery “the worst thing ever,” but said it “was done in the past. We can’t rewrite it.” – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294638/city-council-slavery-reparation-subcommittee-resolution
— 87 more Illinois coronavirus deaths, but another low daily case count
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/6/17/21294047/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/17/21294179/donald-trump-resentment-reelection-maga-s-e-cupp-tulsa-rally
— City Council recognizes Juneteenth — but stops short of declaring it a city holiday Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) delivered an impassioned speech, talking for eight minutes and 46 seconds — which is how long a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294461/juneteenth-chicago-city-council-resolution-passed-not-holiday
— Hundreds rally in Loop for police reform Demonstrators at the Thompson Center demanded an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council, which would be able to hire and fire the police superintendent, create policy, investigate misconduct claims and set the budget. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/17/21294249/chicago-police-oversight-reform-civilian-police-accountability-council-thompson-center-rally
— Chicago Police arrested more people for protesting than looting in early days of unrest, contradicting city claims Just 20% of arrests during the first few days of unrest were for looting-related crimes, contradicting earlier statements by the CPD that looting made up the majority of arrests that weekend. – David Eads, Josh McGhee, and Matt Chapman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/17/21294676/chicago-police-arrested-more-people-protesting-looting-early-days-unrest-contradicting-claims
— Plan to spend $1.1 billion windfall of federal stimulus money passes City Council Eleven aldermen demanded a written promise from Mayor Lori Lightfoot that not a penny of the $333 million in discretionary money would be earmarked for policing. They didn’t get it. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/17/21294572/coronavirus-federal-stimulus-money-chicago-city-council-spending-plan-approved

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion, declares Election Day a state holiday – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200616/pritzker-signs-vote-by-mail-expansion-declares-election-day-a-state-holiday
— How does destruction of black-owned business promote justice? – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200617/williams-how-does-destruction-of-black-owned-business-promote-justice
— Wheaton College suspends test score requirement
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200617/wheaton-college-suspends-test-score-requirement

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— When Madigan speaks, Pritzker carefully listens – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-when-madigan-speaks-pritzker-carefully-listens/article_c0e9c75b-5501-59e1-871a-f035824b55bd.html

CHICAGO PATCH
— Council Vote Recognizes Juneteenth, Start Reparations Commission Chicago’s City Council on Wednesday voted to recognize Juneteenth as day of observance, launch committee to discuss reparations. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/council-votes-recognize-juneteenth-launch-reparations-committee

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton Establishes Pride Week Starting June 22 The proclamation was signed by Wheaton Mayor Philip Suess June 15. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: According to Wheaton, “The proclamation aims to make all residents and visitors in our community feel valued, safe, empowered and supported by peers, educators, community leaders and other citizens.” I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who do not accept me, who do not value me, who do not empower me, and/or who do not support me because I do not promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-establishes-pride-week-starting-june-22
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The city of Wheaton recently issued a proclamation establishing a Pride Week to celebrate its LGBTQ community. Mayor Philip Suess signed the proclamation Monday, making June 22 through June 28 officially Pride Week. The proclamation states, in part “[T}he City of Wheaton is dedicated to the acceptance of all its residents, regardless of age, beliefs, color, disability, ethnicity, identity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.” It goes on to declare Pride Week “to promote the principles of equality and liberty for all our residents.” As part of Pride Week, the Downtown Wheaton Association will be painting windows and creating an art map to spotlight the pride-themed displays. They also encouraged residents and business owners to share their photos on the Downtown Wheaton Association Facebook page.)

CITY OF WHEATON
— An Open Letter to the Community from Police Chief Murphy
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=436
— Proclamation Establishes Pride Week June 22-28 (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who do not accept me, who do not value me, who do not empower me, and/or who do not support me because I do not promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/5172?fileID=8133
(FROM THE PROCLAMATION: At its June 15 meeting, the Wheaton City Council read a proclamation making June 22-28 Pride Week in the City of Wheaton to promote the principles of equality and liberty for all of our residents. The month of June is traditionally recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In recognition of the fact that Wheaton is dedicated to the acceptance of all of its residents, regardless of age, beliefs, color, disability, ethnicity, identity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation, the City established Pride Week. The proclamation aims to make all residents and visitors in our community feel valued, safe, empowered and supported by peers, educators, community leaders and other citizens.)
— Forged Document Circulating on Social Media
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=438

CENTER SQUARE
— Local election officials prepare for vote by mail expansion – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/local-election-officials-prepare-for-vote-by-mail-expansion/article_e2c9da90-b0c3-11ea-b267-d71bf4c2f136.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Democratic Agenda: Is This Really What Americans Want? – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/cultural-marxism-and-the-democratic-agenda/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OBERWEIS TO LEAD CARAVAN TO WOODLAWN TO DELIVER CARE PACKAGES TO FAMILIES IN NEED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/oberweis-to-lead-caravan-to-woodlawn-to-deliver-care-packages-to-families-in-need.html
— MORE EVIDENCE THAT THE LEFT’S LOCKDOWNS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST BLACKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/more-evidence-that-the-lefts-lockdowns-discriminate-against-blacks.html
— TO TRULY REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITIES, WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE BLACK FATHERS MATTER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/to-truly-reduce-racial-disparities-we-must-acknowledge-black-fathers-matter.html
— PANDEMIC, PLANNING, AND RACIAL POLITICS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/pandemic-planning-and-racial-politics.html
— HARSANYI: THE PROBLEM WITH ‘PICK A KNEE’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/harsanyi-the-problem-with-pick-a-knee.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 546 new cases, 87 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/546-new-cases-87-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker unveils $900 million effort for rental/mortgage assistance, business grants, poverty alleviation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/pritzker-unveils-900-million-effort-for-rentalmortgage-assistance-business-grants-poverty-alleviation/
— POLL: Do you support the concept of licensing all police officers in Illinois? (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31 years old in 1980; I became a licensed CPA in 1981; and I worked for GAO in its Chicago office until 1997. To best of my knowledge, I was the only licensed CPA who worked for GAO in its Chicago office 1980-1997.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/question-of-the-day-3079/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/17/covid-19-roundup-47/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— America’s Choice: Chicago or MAGA Country – Steve Cortes
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/06/17/americas_choice_chicago_or_maga_country_143472.html

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Supreme Court Bypasses Congress Legislates Radical Homosexual Agenda From Bench
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32720

GOPUSA
— NBC News Under Fire For Apparently Pushing Google To Remove Conservative Sites From Ad Platform
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90578
— Facebook Launches Drive To Register 4M Voters By November
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90596
— LA To Send Unarmed Social Workers To Some Emergency Calls Instead Of LAPD
https://www.gopusa.com/la-to-send-unarmed-social-workers-to-some-emergency-calls-instead-of-lapd/

GINGRICH 360
— Three Generations of Brainwashing Pays Off For The Left
https://www.gingrich360.com/2020/06/three-generations-of-brainwashing-pays-off-for-the-left/

TOWNHALL
— One Gutsy Grocery Chain Rejects Political Protest Apparel for Employees, For Now – Ellie Bufkin
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/elliebufkin/2020/06/17/one-gutsy-grocery-chain-rejects-political-protest-apparel-for-employees-n2570819

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Justice Gorsuch Just Opened Pandora’s Box This is not a narrow ruling. Extending civil rights law to protect a whole new category carries with it a host of ancillary protections. – HELEN ANDREWS
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/justice-gorsuch-just-opened-pandoras-box/?mc_cid=ec8f67928e&mc_eid=2e2743e91e

EPOCH TIMES
— Lawmakers Target Google Over Demonetization Efforts Against Conservative Website The Federalist – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/lawmakers-target-google-over-demonetization-efforts-against-conservative-website_3391604.html

THE HILL
— Franklin Graham sounds off on SCOTUS ruling over LGBTQ worker rights – ARIS FOLLEY
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/502997-franklin-graham-sounds-off-on-scotus-ruling-over-lgbtq-worker-rights

NEW YORK TIMES
— Now You Can Opt Out of Seeing Political Ads on Facebook The change lets Facebook play both sides of the debate about political advertising on social media. – Mike Isaac
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/technology/opt-out-political-ads-facebook.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Most Coronavirus Tests Cost About $100. Why Did One Cost $2,315? U.S. health care prices are unregulated, opaque and unpredictable. When Congress required insurers to cover Covid-19 testing, a few providers decided to take advantage. – Sarah Kliff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/upshot/coronavirus-test-cost-varies-widely.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “On L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, a Gulf Between Trump and Many Republican Voters As more Republicans say they support at least some L.G.B.T.Q. protections, President Trump and party leaders continue to stand in opposition and particularly target transgender Americans.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/us/politics/lgbtq-supreme-court-trump-republicans.html

USA TODAY
— Mark Zuckerberg: Historic Facebook campaign will boost voter registration, turnout and voices I believe Facebook can strengthen democracy by maintaining as open a platform as possible, accompanied by ambitious efforts to lift voter participation. – Mark Zuckerberg
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/17/facebook-voter-campaign-strengthen-democracy-mark-zuckerberg-column/3191152001/
— Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/usaandmain/2020/06/16/george-floyd-protests-coronavirus-small-businesses-damage-looting/5328052002/
— ‘It’s been one thing after another’: Americans are unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years, poll shows – Tamara Lush
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/16/amid-bad-news-2020-americans-unhappier-more-lonely-poll-shows/3197440001/
— For Black mayors, police overhauls are a personal mission to make sure ‘another black man doesn’t die the way George Floyd did’ – Marco della Cava
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/11/black-mayors-push-police-reform-hope-national-mood-brings-progress/5320089002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— America Has a Silent Black Majority They fear crime more than police and know rioters are opportunists, not revolutionaries. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-has-a-silent-black-majority-11592348214
— There Isn’t a Coronavirus ‘Second Wave’ With testing, treatments and vaccine trials ramping up, we are far better off than the media report. – Mike Pence
https://www.wsj.com/articles/there-isnt-a-coronavirus-second-wave-11592327890
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: RINOs want guest workers because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-choice-11592350847
— The GOP Shouldn’t Use My Platform Again I drafted it in 2016. This election requires a different approach. – Bill Gribbin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gop-shouldnt-use-my-platform-again-11592348176
— Race Problem or Crime Problem? Too many poor Americans, especially blacks, live in places where law is absent. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/race-problem-or-crime-problem-11592348133
— Aftershocks of the ‘Dream Deferred’ Black incomes and wealth have flatlined, even as educational attainment has risen. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/aftershocks-of-the-dream-deferred-11592327940

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 30% Say Black Lives Matter More Than All Lives
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/30_say_black_lives_matter_more_than_all_lives

June 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago police investigate vandalism at George Washington memorial, Christopher Columbus statue – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/george-washington-statue-defaced-on-south-side/6247424/
— Chicago protests planned Sunday include Boystown drag march as rallies against police brutality, racism continue – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/society/boystown-drag-march-among-chicago-protests-sunday/6247271/
— Trump rally called ‘dangerous move’ in age of coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-rally-called-dangerous-move-in-age-of-coronavirus/6247235/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/14/2020
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6.3K with nearly 132K total cases Illinois reports nearly 672 new COVID-19 cases Sunday
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-has-largest-decrease-in-covid-19-cases-across-us-report/6247263/
— Southern Illinois towns reckoning with racist past as protests honoring George Floyd, condemning police brutality arise locally Black Lives Matter protests branch outside of just Carbondale – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-systemic-racism-southern-illinois-protests-downstate-george-floyd/6247171/

NBC5
— George Washington Statue Vandalized in Chicago’s Washington Park
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/george-washington-statue-vandalized-in-chicagos-washington-park/2289627/
— 75% of Chicago Curfew Violation Arrestees Were Black
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-75-of-chicago-curfew-violation-arrestees-were-black/2289656/
— Chicago Protests: March Planned in Boystown, Curfew Disproportionately Impacted African-Americans
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-march-planned-in-boystown-curfew-disproportionately-impacted-african-americans/2289678/

CBS2
— Recent CPS Grads March, Call For Public Schools To Cut Ties With Chicago Police
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/14/recent-cps-grads-march-call-for-public-schools-to-cut-ties-with-chicago-police/
— Protests, Marches Held In Skokie, Lincoln Park, Boystown
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/14/protests-marches-held-in-skokie-lincoln-park-boystown/

WGN TV
— ‘Drag march for change’ in support of Black Lives Matter draws large crowds to North Side
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/watch-live-drag-march-for-change-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-draws-large-crowds-to-north-side/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As CPS hosts star-studded graduation ceremony, hundreds march to demand removal of cops from schools Oprah Winfrey, Common, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot all address the 2020 graduating class during a virtual ceremony Sunday. – Tom Schuba and Suzanne McBride
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/6/14/21290962/cps-star-studded-graduation-ceremony-march-protest-remove-police-schools
— CPD places officers back on 12-hour shifts, cancels days off to prepare for possible resurgence of unrest Police spokesman Tom Ahern characterized the move as a “precautionary measure” put in place “to be prepared in the case there’s any resurgence of protests.” – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/6/14/21290814/cpd-officers-12-hour-shifts-cancels-days-off-resurgence-unrest

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists protest during virtual graduation to call for Chicago police to be removed from public schools – William Lee
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-george-floyd-protests-20200614-5tl4yf2ffbg4lg2j6fd2g3tul4-story.html
— Chicago police cancel days off, switch to 12-hour shifts – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-cancel-days-off-20200614-cleqwqoyp5ccffa5yxixdj3aom-story.html
— Trump’s halting walk down ramp raises new health questions – MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-health-west-point-20200614-kmkhdit2c5gypdm2t6adb265ke-story.html

WBBM
— Should Christopher Columbus Statue In Downtown Chicago Be Removed? – BRANDON ISON
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/should-columbus-statue-in-downtown-chicago-be-removed

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Documentarians turn cameras on protests, despite dangers – AP
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/documentarians-turn-cameras-on-protests-despite-dangers/article_d7c65c45-0579-5ee7-8e68-eefb96d745b3.html

BLAZE
— State of Texas delivers powerful warning to protesters wishing to destroy The Alamo ‘The Alamo is the Shrine of Texas Liberty. And it will be defended’ – CHRIS ENLOE (DIERSEN: What do the protesters want to destroy in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood? Who will defend what they want to destroy?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/state-of-texas-delivers-powerful-message-to-protesters-who-want-to-destroy-the-alamo

REUTERS
— Trump won’t watch NFL, soccer if players kneel
https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idP$aM

NEW YORK TIMES
— Racial Justice Groups Flooded With Millions in Donations in Wake of Floyd Death – Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/us/politics/black-lives-matter-racism-donations.html

WASHINGTON POST
— As big corporations say ‘black lives matter,’ their track records raise skepticism (DIERSEN: GAO can stress its track record of getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/13/after-years-marginalizing-black-employees-customers-corporate-america-says-black-lives-matter/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Thousands march in Hollywood for LGBTQ rights and racial justice – MATT STILES, HAILEY BRANSON-POTTS
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-14/protesters-march-hollywood-to-west-hollywood-call-for-racial-justice

USA TODAY
— Rallies in support of Trump – and protests against him – planned around the US for his 74th birthday – William Cummings (DIERSEN: In your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county, how many would attend a) a rally in support of Trump and b) a rally in protest of Trump?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/14/trump-birthday-rallies-protests-around-the-us/3186672001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Police-Reform Protesters Seek Ways to Keep Movement Going ‘This will be out of the news cycle, that’s what happens. The protests aren’t going to go on forever.’ – Stephanie Yang and Shan Li
https://www.wsj.com/articles/police-reform-protesters-seek-ways-to-keep-movement-going-11592040600
— It’s Not Too Late to Save the 2020 Election Avoiding a debacle for U.S. democracy will require getting as many Americans as possible to vote by mail and ensuring that polling places are safe, convenient and plentiful – Nathaniel Persily
https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-not-too-late-to-save-the-2020-election-11591973979

FORBES
— California Assembly Passes Reparations Bill – Rachel Sandler (DIERSEN: How much higher is your income and net worth today because of slavery? My income and net worth are significantly lower today because of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion. My Democrat superiors in the federal government gave preference to my supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were minority, female, younger, parents, Democrat, veteran, liberal/moderate, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Have you paid the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/06/13/california-assembly-passes-reparations-bill/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Taylor Swift wants her fans to join her in hating Trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/06/13/taylor-swift-is-battling-confederate-statues-and-defending-black-lives—and-she-is-just-getting-started/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— 85% of independent restaurants may go out of business by the end of 2020, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition – Irene Jiang
https://www.businessinsider.com/85-of-independent-restaurants-could-permanently-close-in-2020-report-2020-6

June 14 Morning Edition

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM promoters promote BLM.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/peaceful-protests-in-chicago-support-black-lives-matter-movement/2289524/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Naperville Public Library backs Black Lives Matter in show of diversity support and serving everyone in the community – ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers get rid of their employees who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will organizations get rid of their members who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries get rid of their residents who do not promote BLM?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-library-black-lives-matter-st-20200612-6bkf5g2pdjbttfuejpgddathay-story.html
— OBITUARY: Norman F. Jay Sr. (DIERSEN: Mr. Jay was a Republican voter in my precinct.)
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=norman-f-jay-sr&pid=196337177
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of police.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-chicago-police-lightfoot-unrest-chapman-20200612-cqqd2ixmd5d6pbevzncsjproe4-story.html
— A warning to Trump and Republicans: Leave the nation of CHAZ alone! – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-seattle-chaz-kass-20200612-hz5kzmvfijdj3o5t6afksvjzau-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— The new religion of woke anti-racism – Michael Barone
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200614/the-new-religion-of-woke-anti-racism
— Food distribution benefits families affected by COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200613/food-distribution-benefits-families-affected-by-covid-19
— ECC launches Black Lives Matter series; lawmakers push police reform – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200613/ecc-launches-black-lives-matter-series-lawmakers-push-police-reform
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200614/the-president-doubles-down-on-dividing-the-country

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— How Bloomington-Normal law enforcement react to calls to ‘defund’ police – SIERRA HENRY
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/public_safety/how-bloomington-normal-law-enforcement-react-to-calls-to-defund-police/article_04d5fa02-a683-570f-a692-b4148a5e4bbe.html

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Galesburg proclaims June as Pride Month for first time – Matt Koester (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs get rid of you.)
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200613/galesburg-proclaims-june-as-pride-month-for-first-time

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Elmhurst Family Walk for Racial Justice – MIKE MANTUCCA (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lists/2020/06/13/94b0fd39f1154ee6bef82a602aef5bfa/index.xml?

FOX ILLINOIS
— As US seethes over race, Trump calls out ‘evil of slavery’ at West Point graduation – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-addresses-west-point-grads-amid-tension-with-military

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will employers get rid of their employees who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will organizations get rid of their members who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries get rid of their residents who do not promote BLM? The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-gop-responding-trumps-rising-disapproval-ratings#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in making young people anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/young-activists-pour-energy-protests-what-about-election#stream/0

CHICAGO NOW
— Why I’m not bending a knee – Dennis Byrne (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers get rid of their employees who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will organizations get rid of their members who do not promote BLM? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries get rid of their residents who do not promote BLM?)
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/06/why-im-not-bending-a-knee/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Because the Left’s accelerating campaign to force compliance with the dictates of the Blacks Lives Matter movement reeks of the Right’s 1950s anti-Communist Blacklisting demagoguery. Back then the political climate favored the outing of communists, fellow travelers, comsymps (communist sympathizers) and any left-wing or liberal whose writing, speech or even thoughts made them dangerous. They were expelled from their jobs, hunted down by fanatical Republicans like the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy and dragged before an inquisition by the House UnAmerica Activities Committee.)

AMERICAN THINKER
— Serial kneeling of America – Joanna Rosamond (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/06/serial_kneeling_of_america.html

TOWNHALL
— Law Enforcement Officers Are Not the Enemy – James Fotis
https://townhall.com/columnists/jamesfotis/2020/06/14/law-enforcement-officers-are-not-the-enemy-n2570588

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Black Lives Matter: A Thing of the Left Anchored on a Cop-Hate Strategy – JACK FOWLER
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/black-lives-matters-a-thing-of-the-left-anchored-on-a-cop-hate-strategy/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “GOP struggles to confront racial issues.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/502561-gop-struggles-to-confront-racial-issues

POLITICO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Trump loses 2 pivotal allies in his anti-kneeling crusade: NASCAR and the NFL – MERIDITH MCGRAW (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/14/trump-nfl-nascar-kneeling-crusade-316528
— Ivy League grads have a leg up in State Department promotions, stats show – NAHAL TOOSI (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees issued by non-Ivy League colleges, including those I have from NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT, are worthless.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/14/ivy-league-grads-state-department-promotions-316531

UPI
— On This Day: ‘Under God’ added to Pledge of Allegiance On June 14, 1954, the phrase “under God” was formally added to U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2020/06/14/On-This-Day-Under-God-added-to-Pledge-of-Allegiance/5231591657712/

CNN
— White NFL players defend kneeling during the National Anthem – Kevin Dotson and Jacob Lev (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-06-13-20/h_42c523d5bd1d81d1efca82e2eb6e1ae5
— Portland police declare protest unlawful assembly as food and bottles thrown at officers
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-06-14-20/index.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Activists cite tabulation flaw in mail-in ballots in Georgia – FRANK BAJAK
https://apnews.com/66c2b4b36609d83aa5c08235f947ea59
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “Trump may be stuck with awkwardly worded GOP platform.”
https://apnews.com/0488eab72135c8b2dc8eed87bc05d98d

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Tramp-haters promote hatred not only against Trump and his supporters, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/opinion/sunday/floyd-protests-white-supremacy.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/13/us/george-floyd-racism-america.html
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: VERY DAD: Waxing nostalgic a tough sell for millennials – Roy Furchgott (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-car.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/17/business/car-wax-marketing.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Younger car owners are more likely to see their vehicle as utilitarian, and they’re trickier for product makers to market to. Millennials don’t love their cars the way their elders did, and if you make car wax, that’s a problem. “Going after 20-and-unders is something we haven’t had to do in a long time,” said RJ de Vera, global customer engagement leader at Meguiar’s, one of the largest car care product manufacturers, which is owned by 3M. As baby boomer car buffs age out, Meguiar’s and competitors such as Turtle Wax, Mothers, Collinite and others must court a generation that is the first to largely find car ownership a headache and driving a chore — and see cars as a encumbrance rather than a status symbol.)

NEW YORK POST
— Biden accuses Trump to have ‘given credibility’ to ‘racist f–ks’ – Laura Italiano
https://nypost.com/2020/06/14/biden-accuses-trump-to-have-given-credibility-to-racist-f-ks/
— Trump vows to tune out NFL, US soccer if players kneel during national anthem – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://nypost.com/2020/06/14/trump-wont-watch-nfl-us-soccer-if-players-kneel-during-anthem/

WASHINGTON POST
— Should you get tested for the coronavirus after protesting? Here’s what experts say about the risks. – Teddy Amenabar
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/06/12/protest-coronavirus-march-testing/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in using BLM to promote hatred against Trump, against his supporters, and against those who are involved in law enforcement, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/third-consecutive-weekend-of-anti-racism-protests-expands-to-suburbs-as-blue-lives-matter-demonstrators-push-back/2020/06/13/81ef674a-ada7-11ea-94d2-d7bc43b26bf9_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/protests-antifa-absent/2020/06/13/7f14b8fa-ab80-11ea-9063-e69bd6520940_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “New generation of activists” is far to the left of the far to the left Democrat Party.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/new-generation-of-activists-deeply-skeptical-of-democratic-party-resists-calls-to-channel-energy-into-the-2020-campaign/2020/06/13/cbacede6-ac47-11ea-9063-e69bd6520940_story.html
— D.C. protesters dance outside mayor’s home, demanding she defund police – Joe Heim, Rachel Chason, Laura Vozzella and Hannah Natanson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/protesters-return-to-dcs-black-lives-matter-plaza-for-16th-day-of-demonstrations/2020/06/13/534d0936-ac37-11ea-a9d9-a81c1a491c52_story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What about reparations for Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, Hispanics, Asians, women, young people, LGBTQers, those who have less money than others, veterans, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/14/reparations-right-historic-wrong-slavery-black-americans-column/5327055002/

LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
— Police brutality protest on Las Vegas Strip ends in arrests – Sabrina Schnur
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/police-brutality-protest-on-las-vegas-strip-ends-in-arrests-2052685/

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump says he Won’t Watch NFL, US Soccer if Players Kneel During Anthem – Reuters (DIERSEN: The following want you to kneel: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.voanews.com/usa/trump-says-he-wont-watch-nfl-us-soccer-if-players-kneel-during-anthem

SOCIALIST WORKER
— Are all white people racist? – Yuri Prasad (DIERSEN: What do you say to Whites who promote hatred against other Whites to curry favor with those who hate Whites? What do you say to men who promote hatred against other men to curry favor with those who hate men? What do you say to older people who promote hatred against other older people to curry favor with those who hate older people? What do you say to citizens of America who promote hatred against other citizens of America to curry favor with those who hate citizens of America? What do you say to rich people who promote hatred against other rich people to curry favor with those who hate rich people? What do you say to those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who promote hatred against others whose ancestors have been in America for a long time to curry favor with those who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/50205/Are+all+white+people+racist

June 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6K with 131K total cases
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-nearly-600-new-covid-19-cases/6245044/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Starbucks will allow employees to wear Black Lives Matter shirts, pins Prior to Friday’s statement, many called for Starbucks boycott – Samantha Chatman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Starbucks refuse to serve those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/starbucks-will-allow-employees-to-wear-black-lives-matter-shirts-pins/6244702/
— Fauci says attending rallies, protests is ‘risky’ while coronavirus threat persists
https://abc7chicago.com/health/fauci-says-attending-rallies-protests-is-risky/6245124/

CBS2
— Sen. Durbin Marches With Faith Leaders, Supports ‘Justice In Policing Act’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/12/sen-durbin-marches-with-faith-leaders-supports-justice-in-policing-act/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago City Council sued over conference calls where Mayor Lori Lightfoot and alderman exchanged profanities – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-meetings-lightfoot-lawsuit-20200612-qduzedouyzbcfjamyaaaqer7qy-story.html
— Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, on Wednesday, sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker asking for restaurants to be able to open their indoor dining areas in time for Father’s Day. – JESSE WRIGHT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/ct-dbr-burr-ridge-inside-dining-tl-0618-20200612-cu2knoyyavfo3pqhnls5awuzxm-story.html
— ‘Take your knee off my neck,’ chant marchers during new round of George Floyd-inspired demonstrations in Chicago – ALICE YIN, NAUSHEEN HUSAIN and JAVONTE ANDERSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200612-5khr3ifjo5aixih2p7klff3wuy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hold the deep fried candy bars — Illinois State Fair nixed over COVID-19 concerns It’s the first time the fair in Springfield has been canceled since 1945, the final year of a four-year hiatus during the second World War. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/12/21289812/illinois-state-fair-canceled-pritzker-covid-19-springfield-duqoin-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A Cubs fan’s dilemma: How to root for the team without rooting for Donald Trump. Todd Ricketts, one of the team’s owners, is working day and night for the most divisive and incompetent president in modern times.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/12/21289453/todd-ricketts-cubs-ownership-laura-ricketts-tom-ricketts-theo-epstein-wrigley-field-trump-reelection
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/12/21278244/lgbtq-discrimination-health-care-trump-administration-affordable-health-care-act-section-1557

DAILY HERALD
— Trump may be stuck with awkwardly worded GOP platform – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200612/news/306129926/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— BGA sues City Council over controversial meetings with mayor The watchdog group contends an unannounced session that turned into a shouting match between the mayor and Ald. Lopez violated the state’s open meetings law—and was just one of a series of illegal meetings. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/bga-sues-city-council-over-controversial-meetings-mayor

WGN RADIO
— Florida Republicans excited to bring RNC to Jacksonville – Kellie Meyer
https://wgnradio.com/news/florida-republicans-excited-to-bring-rnc-to-jacksonville/

WTTW
— Chicago Will Not Create Reparations Commission After Lightfoot Objects – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/12/chicago-will-not-create-reparations-commission-after-lightfoot-objects

BGA
— BGA Sues Chicago City Council Over Open Meetings Act Violations Mayor Lori Lightfoot, members of her administration and Chicago aldermen have repeatedly held telephone conference calls to discuss city business without public notice and without providing opportunities for citizens to observe or participate.
https://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-sues-chicago-city-council-over-open-meetings-act-violations/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Have Chicago Police Earned a New Slogan?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/12/have-chicago-police-earned-a-new-slogan/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO GOP CHAIR CONDEMNS MAYOR’S ATTACK ON POLICE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/chicago-gop-chair-condemns-mayors-attack-on-police-.html
— ILLINOISANS WON’T BE MEETING AT THE STATE FAIR IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/illinoisans-wont-be-meeting-at-the-state-fair-in-2020.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says America isn’t racist: ‘We’re not defunding police’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/11/trump-outlines-plan-improve-police-minority-commun/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Dropped $4.7 Million on Facebook Ads in June While Decrying ‘Misinformation’ on Platform Campaign spent more money on Facebook ads over the past week than all of 2019 – Alana Goodman
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/biden-dropped-4-7-million-on-facebook-ads-in-june-while-decrying-misinformation-on-platform/

GOPUSA
— You Are Now Leaving The USA; Antifa, BLM Take Over Portion Of Seattle, Create CHAZ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90369
— Inslee Defends Seattle Takeover, Criticizes Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90360

BREITBART
— Seattle ‘Autonomous Zone’ Demands U.S. Citizenship for 11 to 22M Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/12/seattle-autonomous-zone-demands-u-s-citizenship-for-11-to-22m-illegal-aliens/
— Seattle ‘Autonomous Zone’ Has a Border Wall, Conducts ‘Deportations’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/12/photos-seattle-autonomous-zone-has-a-border-wall-conducts-deportations/

NEWSMAX
— Reagan Called RINOs ‘Traitors’ – Gene Kopelson
https://www.newsmax.com/genekopelson/ronaldreagan-rinos/2020/06/12/id/971922/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Democrat Campaign To Delegitimize 2020 Election Intensifies – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32693
— Media’s best friends: swamp things and misfits bashing Trump – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/32691-assault-america-day-527-media%E2%80%99s-best-friends-swamp-things-and-misfits-bashing-trump

POLITICO
— Republicans across the spectrum slam RNC’s decision to keep 2016 platform Social conservatives wanted new language on gender identity and late-term abortions. Social moderates said the current platform could alienate suburbanites. – GABBY ORR
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/11/republicans-rnc-decision-314172

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Pandemic deepens economic pain at Trump’s company, already suffering from a tarnished brand.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pandemic-deepens-economic-pain-at-trumps-company-already-suffering-from-a-tarnished-brand/2020/06/12/45dcdef4-a8f7-11ea-a9d9-a81c1a491c52_story.html

June 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Resiliency Fund: Mayor Lightfoot announces fund for those who didn’t get stimulus checks Applications for the fund are being accepted through the Resurrection Project – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/finance/mayor-lightfoot-announces-fund-for-chicagoans-who-didnt-get-stimulus-checks/6240783/
— Christopher Columbus statue toppled, set on fire and thrown into lake in Richmond, Va. – AP (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-statue-thrown-into-lake-in-richmond-va/6240352/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported. After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the spray-painted foundation that once held the statue. It was then set on fire and rolled into a lake in the park, NBC 12 reported. There was no police presence in the park, but a police helicopter was seen circling the area after the city-owned figure was torn down, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. The city’s parks department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the fallen statue from the Associated Press. Earlier during the day, Activist Chelsea Higgs-Wise and other protesters spoke to a crowd gathered at Byrd Park about the struggles of indigenous people and African-Americans in America. “We have to start where it all began,” Higgs-Wise said during her speech. “We have to start with the people who stood first on this land.” The Columbus statue was dedicated in Richmond in December 1927, and had been the first statue of Christopher Columbus erected in the South, the newspaper reported. Its toppling comes amid national protests over the death of George Floyd and several days after a statue of Confederate Gen. Williams Carter Wickham was pulled from its pedestal in Monroe Park by demonstrators who also used ropes to tear it down. Native American advocates have also long pressed states to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day over concerns that Columbus spurred centuries of genocide against indigenous populations in the Americas. Vanessa Bolin, a member of the Richmond Indigenous Society, told the crowd she did not come “to hijack” the protests against police brutality, but to “stand in solidarity” with the people. Another speaker, Joseph Rogers, declared the area “Powhatan land,” and talked about how white supremacy and institutionalized racism has impacted both groups.)

CBS2
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot Lashes Out At Alderman For ‘Illegally’ Recording Call, Leaking Profane Argument Over Looting – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lashes-out-at-alderman-for-illegally-recording-call-leaking-profane-argument-over-looting/
— Surge In FOID Card Applications After Recent Violence Leads To Backlog – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/foid-card-application-backlog-illinois-violence-looting/
— Gov. JB Pritzker Signs $43 Billion State Budget, Including Plan To Borrow $5 Billion From Federal Reserve
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/gov-jb-pritzker-signs-43-billion-state-budget-including-plan-to-borrow-5-billion-from-federal-reserve/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Young people turned out to protest. Now, will they vote? – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/young-people-turned-out-to-protest-now-will-they-vote-1

WGN TV
— CPD, feds find no link between local riots and antifa – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/cpd-feds-find-no-link-between-local-riots-and-antifa/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP state senators push to move to next stage of reopening by Friday; Gov. Pritzker says that belies science – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-state-gop-reopening-20200610-kmqurhkpsvdonac6kz7ieaiyqm-story.html
— Defund Chicago police? No, make Chicago safer – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-police-chicago-defund-consent-decree-20200610-ft2ji5fclvgtflac5plv5b4dwq-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 625 new known COVID-19 cases reported as death of infant in March confirmed to have been from virus-related pneumonia
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200610-7zvtvk3peffoxheu65djoof5ne-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Officials report 625 new coronavirus cases, Illinois’ lowest daily count since late March The Illinois Department of Public Health also reported 78 additional deaths, raising the state’s death toll to 6,095. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/10/21286911/illinois-coronavirus-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-june-10
— Lightfoot angered by leaked audio from call with aldermen during looting Ald. Ray Lopez denied leaking the audio, but said the mayor’s office should release the full recording. Lopez argued the conference calls with aldermen violate the Open Meetings Act. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/10/21286695/looting-chicago-aldermen-mayor-conference-call-recording-leaked-lightfoot-lopez
— Budget Committee OKs Lightfoot plan on how to spend $1.1 billion windfall from federal stimulus During the marathon meeting, aldermen questioned whether enough was set aside for housing and violence prevention and if $40 million was enough to hold back in case of a spike in coronavirus cases later this year. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/10/21287049/coronavirus-federal-stimulus-cares-act-city-council-spending-plan
— $5 million fund will help Chicagoans ineligible for federal stimulus help during pandemic Each eligible household can get $1,000. The federal CARES Act “leaves behind thousands of residents,” Lightfoot said, and that includes many essential workers. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/10/21286563/coronavirus-undocumented-assistance-cares-act-chicago-lightfoot-resurrection-project

DAILY HERALD
— Body cameras, civilian review board among proposed Aurora police reforms – Patricia Babcock McGraw
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/body-cameras-civilian-review-board-among-proposed-aurora-police-reforms
— DuPage board member Sean Noonan under fire for ‘liking’ Facebook comment – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/dupage-board-member-under-fire-for-liking-facebook-comment
— Naperville Jaycees cancel 2020 Last Fling
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/naperville-jaycees-cancel-2020-last-fling

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Now you’ll have to pass a health screening to fly United Airlines Next time you check in, you’ll be asked if you have symptoms like a fever or a loss of smell. And if you fail the test . – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/now-youll-have-pass-health-screening-fly-united-airlines

NPR ILLINOIS
— Brands Speak Out For Social Justice, But Critics Scrutinize Their Actions
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/brands-speak-out-social-justice-critics-scrutinize-their-actions#stream/0

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Last Fling Canceled
https://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-news-update/last-fling-canceled-library-reopening-new-park-district-police-chief/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in making students Trump-haters.
https://mailchi.mp/centerforilpolitics/studentsshow-solidarity-for-racial-injustice

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— More elected officials want to relax Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions sooner – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/more-elected-officials-want-to-relax-pritzker-s-covid-19-restrictions-sooner/article_a76054b8-ab58-11ea-b49e-f379256e3d98.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— New State-Mandated Abortion Coverage Challenged in Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/10/new-state-mandated-abortion-coverage-challenged-in-court/
— “Let Our People Go,” Republican State Senators Urge Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/10/let-our-people-go-republican-state-senators-urge-pritzker/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHRISTIANS SUE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR REQUIRING ABORTION COVERAGE AGAINST RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/christians-sue-state-of-illinois-for-requiring-abortion-coverage-against-religious-beliefs.html
— WILL REPUBLICAN REP. WEHRLI VOTE FOR BIDEN LIKE GENERAL POWELL SAYS HE WILL?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/will-republican-rep-wehrli-vote-for-biden-like-general-powell-says-he-will.html
— WEYERMULLER: PROTESTS CONTINUE AS CHICAGO OPENS OUTDOOR DINING & RETAIL STORES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/weyermuller-protests-continue-as-chicago-opens-outdoor-dining-retail-stores.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: WHAT WOULD LIFE BE LIKE WITHOUT A POLICE FORCE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/thorneringold-what-would-life-be-like-without-a-police-force.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Defund the police’ movement finds no takers at heated Capitol Hill hearing – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/defund-the-police-movement-finds-no-takers-at-heated-capitol-hill-hearing
— Portland mayor gives every city employee 40 hours of paid time off to mourn 400 years of black oppression – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/portland-mayor-gives-every-city-employee-40-hours-of-paid-time-off-to-mourn-400-years-of-black-oppression
— George Floyd protests hijacked for reparations and other pet projects
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/george-floyd-protests-hijacked-for-reparations-and-other-pet-projects

GOPUSA
— Mayor De Blasio: Five NYC Streets To Be Painted, Renamed In Honor Of Black Lives Matter
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90215
— Al Sharpton Uses Floyd Funeral To Demand The NFL Give Kaepernick A Job
https://www.gopusa.com/al-sharpton-uses-floyd-funeral-to-demand-the-nfl-give-kaepernick-a-job/

TOWNHALL
— Why You No Longer Recognize Your Country – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2020/06/10/why-you-no-longer-recognize-your-country-n2570445

THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
— Lawsuit Charges Illinois with Religious Liberty Violations Over Forced Abortion Coverage
https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/lawsuit-charges-illinois-with-religious-liberty-violations-over-forced-abortion-coverage/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Dr. Birx Says George Floyd Protests Have Resulted in the Destruction of 70 Covid-19 Testing Sites – TOBIAS HOONHOUT
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dr-birx-says-george-floyd-protests-have-resulted-in-the-destruction-of-70-covid-19-testing-sites/
— Welcome to America’s Cultural Revolution – DAVID HARSANYI (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to a) stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) stop everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/06/welcome-to-americas-cultural-revolution/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Even in the opinion section, only approved thought is permitted. We’re in the dawn of a high-tech, bloodless Cultural Revolution; one that relies on intimidation, public shaming, and economic ruin to dictate what words and ideas are permissible in the public square. “Words are violence” has always been an illiberal notion meant to stifle speech and open discourse. Popularized by a generation of coddled and brittle college students, it now guides policy on editorial pages at newspapers such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, and most major news outlets.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Lives Matter Began With Claim of Systemic Racism – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/black-lives-matter-began-with-claim-of-systemic-racism_3384352.html

THE HILL
— Here are the celebrities donating to Black Lives Matter – ALEX GANGITANO (DIERSEN: BLM gets money from individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/502036-here-are-the-celebrities-donating-to-black-lives-matter
— Job gains show signs of widening racial divide | Annual deficit hits $1.9 trillion in just eight months | Fed holds rates near zero, plans no hikes until at least 2022 – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/overnights/502173-on-the-money-job-gains-show-signs-of-widening-racial-divide-annual

NEW YORK TIMES
— Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged and Projects Years of High Unemployment Federal Reserve officials indicated they expected the economic recovery from the pandemic-induced recession would be a slow one, with rates near zero for years. – Jeanna Smialek
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/business/economy/federal-reserve-economy-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Black Lives Matter Is Winning.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/opinion/black-lives-matter-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Republicans fear Trump’s weakened standing jeopardizes the party in November.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-fear-trumps-weakened-standing-jeopardizes-the-party-in-november/2020/06/10/998c1104-aa65-11ea-9063-e69bd6520940_story.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Republicans Moving Trump’s Convention Celebration to Jacksonville – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/jacksonville-likely-new-site-of-trumps-convention-fte.html

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “AMERICAN VOTERS ARE RAPIDLY EMBRACING THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/06/american-voters-rapidly-embracing-black-lives-matter-movement-george-floyd

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— The Monumental Campaign to #CancelAmerica – Michelle Malkin
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michelle_malkin/the_monumental_campaign_to_cancelamerica
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting BLM.
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/popularity_of_black_lives_matter_jumps_to_62

June 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Naperville protest blocks traffic, pauses to kneel for George Floyd Monday – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/society/naperville-protest-blocks-traffic-kneels-for-george-floyd-monday/6238012/
— Democrats kneel at Capitol, unveil police overhaul bill following George Floyd death – Lisa Mascaro
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/democrats-kneel-at-capitol-to-honor-floyd-unveil-police-reform-bill/6237374/
— Gov. JB Pritzker attends unity gathering in memory of George Floyd in south suburban Matteson – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/george-floyd-jb-pritzker-unity-gathering-march/6238234/

NBC5
— Chicago-Area Protests: Naperville Demonstrations, Pritzker to Join March
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-area-protests-lightfoot-promises-reforms-pritzker-to-join-march/2286120/
— Illinois Reports 658 New Coronavirus Cases, 23 Additional Deaths Monday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-658-new-coronavirus-cases-23-additional-deaths-monday/2286336/
— Biden Promises Police Changes Without Stripping Funding The “defund the police” mantra has gained steam among some protesters and progressive activists since George Floyd’s death – Bill Barrow
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/biden-promises-police-changes-without-stripping-funding/2286364/

CBS2
— Some Aldermen Still Resentful A Week After Looting, Criticize Mayor Lightfoot – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/08/some-aldermen-still-resentful-a-week-after-looting-criticize-mayor-lightfoot/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in 2 months
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-lowest-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-in-2-months
— Chicago sees its most violent day in 60 years
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-sees-its-most-violent-day-in-60-years-report

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggests ‘defund the police’ is a messaging obstacle to get police reforms – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-defunding-police-20200608-uszh4ez74vferdfjvxcqk7lofu-story.html
— Booze to-go law a perilous turn for state’s highways – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-alcohol-to-go-st-0609-20200608-65ulwf3qv5eghn3tfmsv2mgmy4-story.html
— On middle fingers and police conduct: Mayor Lightfoot should keep her cool too – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-protest-officer-middle-finger-20200608-jzr2o4nlwfhrtkncwylotkbkxq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP lawmakers push bill to keep Trump, RNC in North Carolina Tuesday’s vote will largely be a symbolic one, given the measure will almost assuredly be rejected by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republicans will be unlikely to have the votes to override his veto. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/8/21284280/gop-lawmakers-push-bill-to-keep-trump-rnc-in-north-carolina-2020-presidential-election
Without revenue replacement from Congress, Chicago faces ‘really difficult or impossible choices,’ mayor says “The magnitude of the problems and the challenges that we all face is such that only the federal government has the resources and the wherewithal to act at a scale that’ll make a meaningful difference,” Lightfoot told reporters Monday. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/8/21284373/coronavirus-chicago-city-budget-impact-federal-help-congress-revenue-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— North Central College asks Naperville police to stage operations elsewhere – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200608/north-central-college-asks-naperville-police-to-stage-operations-elsewhere
— Two charged with defacement after Naperville protest – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200608/two-charged-with-defacement-after-naperville-protest
— Lake County Fair canceled; virtual competition in the works – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200608/lake-county-fair-canceled-virtual-competition-in-the-works

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker orders insurers to help looted businesses The governor’s administration is calling on insurance companies to be generous in processing claims and halt policy cancellations. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-orders-insurers-help-looted-businesses

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— In C-U, Biden’s campaign fund is cashing in – Tom Kacich
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-in-c-u-biden-s-campaign-fund-is-cashing-in/article_6878cab6-49b2-531b-97db-0dfcdc351868.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/democrats-unveil-police-overhaul-kneel-at-capitol

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LIKELY BLACK VOTER APPROVAL NUMBERS FOR TRUMP ARE ASTONISHING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/likely-black-voter-approval-numbers-for-trump-are-astonishing.html
— CHAMPAIGN MAN CHARGED WITH USING INTERNET TO INCITE RIOTING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/champaign-man-charged-with-using-internet-to-incite-rioting.html

NEWSMAX
— Trump Plans to Restart MAGA Rallies Within 2 Weeks – Solange Reyner
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/maga-brad-parscale-democrats-rallies/2020/06/08/id/971176/
— Biden Drops Millions to Blow Past Trump in Facebook Ad Buys – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/race-facebook-advertising-campaign/2020/06/08/id/971157/

LIFE NEWS
— Protestors Flood the Streets, But Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Keeps 10-Person Limit on Churches
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/06/08/protestors-flood-the-streets-but-illinois-governor-j-b-pritzker-keeps-10-person-limit-on-churches/

THE HILL
— Trump: There won’t be any defunding of police – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/501701-trump-allies-go-on-attack-over-push-to-defund-the-police

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Rebuffs Protests Over Systemic Racism and Calls Police ‘Great People’ In a meeting with law enforcement officials, Mr. Trump said he opposed any defunding or dismantling of police departments, which many demonstrators have been demanding to address police violence. – Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/us/politics/defund-police-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who promote hatred against Whites?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/07/opinion/white-privilege-civil-rights.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Protests spread over police shootings. Police promised reforms. Every year, they still shoot and kill nearly 1,000 people.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/protests-spread-over-police-shootings-police-promised-reforms-every-year-they-still-shoot-nearly-1000-people/2020/06/08/5c204f0c-a67c-11ea-b473-04905b1af82b_story.html
— The United States economy officially entered a recession in February
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/08/coronavirus-live-updates-us/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/05/29/george-floyd-death-donations-resources-justice-petitions/5282539002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/06/04/george-floyd-white-supremacy-reparations-column/3135256001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/07/black-lives-matters-police-departments-have-long-history-racism/3128167001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/06/americans-views-police-drop-significantly-amid-protests-survey/3159072001/
— Want to participate in a protest? You may want to do this with your tech before you go Using her experience reporting on protests, tech expert Jennifer Jolly outlines tips for staying connected, informed and safe. – Jennifer Jolly
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/06/04/george-floyd-police-protests-tech-facial-recognition-coronavirus/3149030001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Blaming ‘Outside Agitators’ Is a Centuries-Old Ploy.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/blaming-outside-agitators-is-a-centuries-old-ploy-11591560877
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Americans Are More Troubled by Police Actions in Killing of George Floyd Than by Violence at Protests” and “Eighty percent feel country is spiraling out of control.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-are-more-troubled-by-police-actions-in-killing-of-george-floyd-than-by-violence-at-protests-poll-finds-11591534801

June 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protesters fill Chicago streets for 2nd weekend to call for end to police brutality – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/watch-live-chicago-protesters-march-through-downtown-streets/6235170/
— Curfews in Chicago, suburbs including Aurora, Joliet, enacted after looting, unrest
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-some-suburbs-under-curfews-after-looting-unrest/6227792/
— Protesters pour into DC for city’s largest demonstration against police brutality since George Floyd’s death – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-pour-into-dc-for-citys-largest-demonstration-yet/6234899/

NBC5
— Chicago Protests: Street Closures in Effect, Thousands March Through City
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-street-closures-in-effect-as-city-prepares-for-day-of-demonstrations/2285550/

CBS2
— Peaceful Protests In Grant, Union Park; Downtown Road Closures Continue – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/06/live-updates-peaceful-protest-planned-in-grant-union-park-downtown-road-closures-continue/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— George Floyd protests continue Saturday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/george-floyd-protests-continue-saturday-in-chicago
— Chicago hires more than a hundred private security guards to patrol retail corridors
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-hires-more-than-a-hundred-private-security-guards-to-patrol-retail-corridors

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Crowd estimated at 20,000 people marched to Near North Side; city shutting down stretch of Lake Shore Drive this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200606-ee4mdvafvbfhfcpr7lrzfayypu-story.html
— Obama, Pritzker, Lightfoot, Preckwinkle round out Illinois delegation to Democratic National Convention – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-democratic-delegation-20200606-wgl3cwoeinhnza75ppuv2vrplu-story.html
— Kendall County Fair postponed due to pandemic – LINDA GIRARDI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-county-fair-postponed-st-0608-20200606-3wafqjsoi5bshit3bw5onhqmuq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— George Floyd rallies in Chicago: 30,000 protestors rally in Union Park, march through streets With Mayor Lori Lightfoot limiting access to the Loop by raising most Chicago River bridges, the huge crowd of protestors marched through the near West and North sides. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/6/21282567/george-floyd-protests-chicago-rally-june-6
— Measure to create Chicago Reparations Commission advances to City Council The resolution would establish a “Chicago Citizens of African Descent Reparations Commission” to investigate how one of the most segregated cities in the nation could best make amends for the impact of slavery. – Maudlyne Ihejirika (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/6/21282299/chicago-reparations-african-american-resolution-city-council
— 72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths Since the state’s first case was confirmed more than four months ago, a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus. The vast majority have recovered. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/6/21282721/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-june-6
— Protesters pour into DC, other major cities in huge mobilization against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-george-floyd-protests-around-nation-20200606-xo325xchwzfbhc2tqvhpj5qdnq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— 1,000+ fill downtown St. Charles for Black Lives Matter rally – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/1000-fill-downtown-st-charles-for-black-lives-matter-rally
— Protests, talk about racial injustice and trauma dominate headlines in suburbs – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/protests-talk-about-racial-injustice-and-trauma-dominate-headlines-in-suburbs
— Lake County offering voluntary furloughs despite assurances none were planned – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/lake-county-offering-voluntary-furloughs-despite-assurances-none-were-planned

WTTW
— Aldermen Rebuff Mayor’s Effort To Block Creation of Reparations Commission – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/06/aldermen-rebuff-mayor-s-effort-block-creation-reparations-commission

FOX ILLINOIS
— Protesters flood streets in huge, peaceful push for change – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-prepares-ahead-of-expected-large-protest-06-06-2020

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rockford State Senator Harassed Entering Restaurant: “You Are a Racist! Racist! Racist! Racist!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/rockford-state-senator-harassed-entering-resturant/
— About 30% of Crystal Lake’s “Main” Street Boarded Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/about-30-of-crystal-lakes-main-street-boarded-up/
— Lake County Public Health Department Director Argues Racism Is a Public Health Problem
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/lake-county-public-health-department-director-argues-racism-is-a-public-health/
— What Leading Democrat Has to Say to the Troops – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/what-leading-democrat-has-to-say-to-the-troops/

BREITBART
— Antifa Rioters Are the Tech Economy’s College Discards – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/06/authors-antifa-rioters-are-the-tech-economys-college-discards/

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: D.C. Mayor’s Call to Evict Troops ‘Ridiculous’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/kinzinger-dc-mayor-guard/2020/06/05/id/970778/

PJ MEDIA
— Ivanka Trump Commencement Speech Canceled Due to Her Lack of Wokeness – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/06/06/ivanka-trump-commencement-speech-canceled-due-to-her-lack-of-wokeness-n502257

THE HILL
— Coronavirus stalks nation focused on George Floyd protests – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/501362-coronavirus-stalks-nation-focused-on-george-floyd-protests

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Seattle mayor encourages protesters to get tested for COVID-19
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-state-seattle-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-updates/281-41fa4fb2-a1c9-4688-b0c7-31d26412c2e2

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Messaging Technology Is Helping Fuel Global Protests – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/06/business/bc-us-america-protests-technology.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands gather across D.C. to protest death of George Floyd; mayor celebrates pushing ‘the Army away from our city’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/06/dc-protests-saturday-george-floyd/

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— Philadelphia officials tell protesters to get tested for coronavirus or stay home – Marie McCullough and Tom Avril
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-protesters-test-positive-reopen-20200602.html

June 6 Evening Edition

— Protesters pour into DC, other major cities in huge mobilization against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-george-floyd-protests-around-nation-20200606-xo325xchwzfbhc2tqvhpj5qdnq-story.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Protesters flood streets in huge, peaceful push for change – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-prepares-ahead-of-expected-large-protest-06-06-2020

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rockford State Senator Harassed Entering Restaurant: “You Are a Racist! Racist! Racist! Racist!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/rockford-state-senator-harassed-entering-resturant/
— About 30% of Crystal Lake’s “Main” Street Boarded Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/about-30-of-crystal-lakes-main-street-boarded-up/
— Lake County Public Health Department Director Argues Racism Is a Public Health Problem
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/lake-county-public-health-department-director-argues-racism-is-a-public-health/
— What Leading Democrat Has to Say to the Troops
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/what-leading-democrat-has-to-say-to-the-troops/

BREITBART
— Antifa Rioters Are the Tech Economy’s College Discards – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/06/authors-antifa-rioters-are-the-tech-economys-college-discards/NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: D.C. Mayor’s Call to Evict Troops ‘Ridiculous’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/kinzinger-dc-mayor-guard/2020/06/05/id/970778/

THE HILL
— Coronavirus stalks nation focused on George Floyd protests – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/501362-coronavirus-stalks-nation-focused-on-george-floyd-protests

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Messaging Technology Is Helping Fuel Global Protests – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/06/business/bc-us-america-protests-technology.html

June 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago road closures in place, bridges still raised downtown
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/chicago-road-closures-in-place-bridges-still-raised-downtown/6231745/
— ACLU sues over police force on protesters near White House before Trump church photo-op – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/aclu-sues-over-police-force-on-protesters-near-white-house/6231956/

NBC5
— COPA Says More Than 250 Complaints Against Chicago Officers Received Since Friday The complaints related to excessive force, denial of counsel and improper search and seizure, officials said.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/copa-says-more-than-250-complaints-against-chicago-officers-received-since-friday/2284465/
— New York Times Says Senator’s Op-ed Didn’t Meet Standards – David Bauder (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents, b) the standards that they hint/imply/argue/shout that they have, and c) the standards that they hint/imply/argue/shout that I fail to meet. They want me to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails only to articles that they wrote or that they bless.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/headlines-op-ed-prompt-staff-protests-ny-times-inquirer/2284709/

CBS2
— Rally Steps Off In Lincoln Park Neighborhood, Calls For Defunding Of Chicago Police Department
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/04/rally-steps-off-in-lincoln-park-neighborhood-calls-for-defunding-of-chicago-police-department/
— Hundreds Of Complaints Have Been Filed Against Chicago Police Officers Since Protests, Unrest Began – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/04/hundreds-of-complaints-have-been-filed-against-chicago-police-officers-since-protests-unrest-began/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against Whites.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/get-your-knee-off-our-necks-rev-al-sharpton-delivers-powerful-eulogy-for-george-floyd

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Daily COVID-19 cases dip under 1,000, but officials warn it could take 2 weeks to see if protests prompt uptick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/6/4/21280205/chicago-coronavirus-news-live-updates-june-4-2020
— Family of Mia Wright wants a criminal investigation into officers at Brickyard Mall Mia Wright says a police officer dragged her by the hair from a car and knelt on her neck at the West Side mall over the weekend. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/4/21280550/brickyard-mall-chicago-police-officers-mia-wright-criminal-investigation
— With new sense of urgency, Chicago aldermen debate reparations The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers — and the anger, rioting and violence that it continues to trigger — has turned a political hot potato into an open wound and a pressing need. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: If the leaders of your municipality imposed reparations, which residents would they require to pay the most reparations – those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/4/21280881/reparations-discrimination-african-americans-chicago-city-council-resolution
— Black Lives Matter protesters march in Garfield Ridge: ‘This isn’t a place to be scared of’ About 300 protesters rallied outside Kennedy High School, 6325 W. 56th St., before marching peacefully through Garfield Ridge, once home to Jason Van Dyke. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/4/21281022/garfield-ridge-protest-chicago-police-black-lives-matter
— Hundreds of men and boys march from St. Sabina to deliver message to public: ‘Stop killing us’ Some of the men wore T-shirts from historically black college fraternities while others wore T-shirts stating, “I can’t breathe” — George Floyd’s repeated plea during the eight minutes the Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. – Elvia Malagón
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/4/21280677/hundreds-men-boys-march-st-sabina-george-floyd-stop-killing-us
— 116 more die in Illinois of COVID-19 as state opens up drive-thru testing sites for all The Illinois Public Health Department on Thursday announced its 11 state-run drive thru COVID-19 testing sites would be open to everyone, even those without symptoms. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/4/21280765/116-deaths-illinois-covid-19-pritzker-drive-thru-testing-sites-no-restrictions

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Brickyard Mall incident under investigation; Lightfoot denounces vigilantism after white men patrol Bridgeport with bats; state urges protesters to get tested for COVID-19
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200604-y3jpul6pizfxhep6x2pssiphay-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot denounces vigilantism in Chicago after white men patrol Bridgeport streets with bats – GREGORY PRATT and MORGAN GREENE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-bridgeport-lightfoot-opposes-vigilantism-20200604-jilfdhgmqjellfblozywe5iesa-story.html
— 21-year-old describes being stabbed while trying to stop looting in Naperville. ‘I really don’t like where this world is going to. It’s going to a dark, evil place.’ – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-stabbing-victim-speaks-st-0605-20200604-3a2ctbdvkjef7f7guh2n6oan6y-story.html
— To my white friends and colleagues, here’s how to be an ally to the black community – ADRIENNE B. PITTS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-george-floyd-racism-20200604-llkxwazltja2fe3prfjcw6apua-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to CEOs who paint their companies as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/silent-no-more-race-americas-ceos-fumble-right-words

44 NEWS
— Gun Sales in Illinois on the Rise as Protesting Continues – Adam Kight
https://44news.wevv.com/gun-sales-illinois-rise-protesting-continues/

WHEATON PATCH
— 15 Charged In DuPage County After Looting, Unrest DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin encouraged protests, but denounced criminal acts. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/15-charged-dupage-county-after-looting-unrest

BATAVIA PATCH
— Free Community Care Package Drive-Thru Event in Batavia Local Republican officials to provide care packages to area families in need – Travis Akin
https://patch.com/illinois/batavia/free-community-care-package-drive-thru-event-batavia

LAGRANGE PATCH
— Social Distancing At La Grange Protest? Most demonstrators had masks on at demonstration. But police did not. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/social-distancing-la-grange-protest

DUPAGE COUNTY
— State’s Attorney Encourages Peaceful Protests, Cautions Against Violence
https://www.dupageco.org/States_Attorney/States_Attorney_News/2020/62963/
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: This afternoon, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin reiterated his support for peaceful protests in DuPage County but warned that law enforcement throughout the County will continue to be on the lookout for those who would take advantage of the protests to commit crimes. “The First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion and the people’s right to assemble and petition their government, is sacred to our democracy and for the past two-hundred-twenty-nine-years has protected the basic freedoms and rights of all United States citizens.” Berlin said. “Throughout DuPage County, law enforcement stands together to support and protect the First Amendment. We also stand together in protecting our residents from those who would pervert our right to assemble to commit criminal activity.” Below is a list of those who have been arrested and charged since June 1, 2020, for crimes allegedly committed under the guise of peaceful protesting.)

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— DECATUR, PEORIA AND ELGIN HARDEST HIT BY JOB LOSS DURING ILLINOIS LOCKDOWN – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/decatur-peoria-and-elgin-hardest-hit-by-job-loss-during-illinois-lockdown/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1.9 million Americans, 46,522 Illinoisans filed for unemployment benefits last week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/04/19-million-americans-46522-illinoisans-filed-for-unemployment-benefits-last-week/
— Pritzker sends message to all state workers on George Floyd aftermath
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/04/pritzker-sends-message-to-all-state-workers-on-george-floyd-aftermath/
— 929 new cases, 116 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/04/929-new-cases-116-additional-deaths/

GOPUSA
— Homicide: Floyd Autopsy Also Shows COVID-19, Heart Disease, Fentanyl And Methamphetamine
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89956
— Ben & Jerry’s Tells Americans To ‘Dismantle White Supremacy’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89961

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Unity Isn’t Possible with People Against Making America Great
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/04/unity-isnt-possible-with-those-who-dont-want-to-make-america-great/

BREITBART
— Riot-Embracing Democrat Party Just Had Its Worst Week in 50 Years – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/04/nolte-riot-embracing-democrat-party-just-had-its-worst-week-in-50-years/

DAILY WIRE
— Rush Limbaugh: Rioters Are ‘Outgrowth’ Of The Democratic Party – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/rush-limbaugh-rioters-are-outgrowth-of-the-democratic-party

NATIONAL CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
— AMAZON HELPS LEFT PUNISH ITS POLITICAL ENEMIES – David Almasi
https://nationalcenter.org/ncppr/2020/06/04/amazon-helps-left-punish-its-political-enemies/

NEW YORK POST
— New York Times staffers condemn paper for publishing Tom Cotton op-ed – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who have condemned me for including links to certain articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) those articles.)
https://nypost.com/2020/06/04/new-york-times-staffers-slam-paper-for-publishing-tom-cotton-op-ed/

FORBES
— The Stock Market Doesn’t Care About Violence. Here’s How It’s Performed During Major U.S. Protests And Tragedies – Sarah Hansen
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2020/06/04/the-stock-market-doesnt-care-about-violence-heres-how-its-performed-during-major-us-protests-and-tragedies/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs get rid of you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericbachman/2020/06/04/pride-month-underscores-the-need-for-strong-anti-discrimination-protections-for-lgbtq-employees/

SPLC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: SPLC promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/06/04/its-time-demand-justice-black-people-america