January 4 Evening Edition

FOX32
— Record number of COVID-19 patients fill Illinois hospital beds: ‘More challenging by the day’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/record-number-of-covid-19-patients-fill-illinois-hospital-beds-more-challenging-by-the-day

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Benedictine monks cut ties with Benet Academy months after school hired coach in same-sex marriage. The chancellor of Benet Academy said in September he was “deeply troubled” by the school’s decision to hire a girls lacrosse coach in a same-sex marriage. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2022/1/4/22867440/benedictine-monks-cut-ties-benet-academy-hiring-coach-same-sex-marriage-amanda-kammes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— US Rep. Bobby Rush ending 30-year congressional run for ‘higher calling’ in the pulpit, as scramble of potential successors begins – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bobby-rush-retiring-congress-20220104-c2n4xjudkvcw3or6b7dpc42eze-story.html
— COVID testing is critical to keeping Chicago schools open. On that front, CPS has failed badly. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-cps-ctu-covid-testing-debacle-20220104-ah242gmknnhvpg3liw3ky5jqve-story.html
— Use the anniversary of the U.S. Capitol rioting to boost democracy, not Democrats – JONATHAN BERNSTEIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-capitol-riots-democracy-20220104-l6tgjtzcpbbbfbwvrsl7bbroz4-story.html
— COMMENT: Pot pushers push pot. To pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-marijuana-sales-comparison-st-0105-20220104-bkjqyukybfak7lfabjopyhig7a-story.html
— COVID-19 testing available at several Naperville locations – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-covid-testing-st-0105-20220104-tp7fwbyvxvf7npredc446jplqq-story.html
— After violent 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police leaders look to hit the reset button – again – GREGORY PRATT and ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-brown-violence-2022-20220105-euep2o4luffidpwzzj7tafghpy-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Republican former prosecutor Milhiser announces he will run for Illinois secretary of state – Andrew Adams
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/04/john-milhiser-illinois-secretary-state-2022-election-race-trump-officials/9091813002/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— The mud is already flying in bitter battle to be Republican candidate in the Illinois 15th Congressional District – Jonathan Turner
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/the-mud-is-already-flying-in-bitter-battle-to-be-republican-candidate-in-the-illinois-15th-congressional-district/

WSIL TV
— More children are hospitalized with Covid-19 than ever before as doctors face rising cases – CNN
https://www.wsiltv.com/coronavirus/more-children-are-hospitalized-with-covid-19-than-ever-before-as-doctors-face-rising-cases/article_ce9b77ae-0e5e-5ab8-9b6f-ebd5870d5ade.html

WREX
— The world’s 500 richest people became $1 trillion richer last year – CNN
https://www.wrex.com/the-worlds-500-richest-people-became-1-trillion-richer-last-year/article_f74963cb-e3ec-5da6-92fa-19c744aec7da.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/4/donald-trump-cancels-jan-6-press-conference/
— Pelosi accused of hiding info on her role in security breakdown on Jan. 6 – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/4/nancy-pelosi-accused-hiding-information-her-role-s/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Why did Facebook say a children’s book on Ronald Reagan is ‘disruptive’? – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-did-facebook-say-a-childrens-book-on-ronald-reagan-is-disruptive
— It’s ‘law and order’ vs. ‘woke’ and Black Lives Matter in bitter campaign for Orange County district attorney – TORI RICHARDS
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/its-law-and-order-vs-woke-and-black-lives-matter-in-bitter-campaign-for-orange-county-district-attorney
— Republicans say Capitol Police in ‘worse position’ than on Jan. 6, alleging Pelosi failure and secrecy – Emily Brooks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republicans-nancy-pelosi-house-failure-january-6-anniversary-failure

FOX NEWS
— New York’s racialized coronavirus priorities are illegal and warrant DOJ investigation, critics say. The New York state health department says no one is being turned away from treatment based on race. – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-coronavirus-priorities-illegal-investigation-critics

GOPUSA
— $29,000 For An Average Used Car During Biden Era
https://www.gopusa.com/29000-for-an-average-used-car-during-biden-era/

AMERICAN THINKER
— One more awkward hypocrisy emerges about incident where a police-defunding and ‘bail reform’ advocate Illinois state senator was carjacked – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/one_more_awkward_hypocrisy_emerges_about_incident_where_a_policedefunding_and_bail_reform_advocate_illinois_state_senator_was_carjacked.html

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Media unite in push warning of Republican-led government collapse – Tim Worstall
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/media-unite-in-push-warning-of-republican-led-government-collapse/

BLAZE
— Gov. DeSantis: ‘Lockdown politicians’ have been escaping to freedom in Florida throughout pandemic – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/gov-desantis-lockdown-politicians-have-been-escaping-to-freedom-in-florida-throughout-pandemic

CBN NEWS
— ‘Another Glaring Example of Cancel Culture’: Facebook Blocks Conservative Children’s Book Publisher
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/january/another-glaring-example-of-cancel-culture-facebook-blocks-conservative-childrens-book-publisher

DAILY CALLER
— The Biden Administration’s Continued Obsession Over ‘Extremism’ In The Military – BOB BARR
https://dailycaller.com/2022/01/04/barr-biden-administrations-obsession-extremism-military/

FEDERALIST
— Why Tradition-Loving Conservatives Are Waging War On Institutions
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/04/why-tradition-loving-conservatives-are-waging-war-on-institutions/

HANNITY
— MORE MIDNIGHT FLIGHTS? Biden Still Flying Illegal Immigrants All Over the Country, Now in PA
https://hannity.com/media-room/more-midnight-flights-biden-still-flying-illegal-immigrants-all-over-the-country-now-in-pa/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Devin Nunes Betrays Conservatives – DAN MCLAUGHLIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/devin-nunes-betrays-conservatives/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— University of Memphis Offers Professors Financial Incentives to Embed Social Justice in Curricula – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/university-of-memphis-offers-professors-financial-incentives-to-embed-social-justice-in-curricula/

EPOCH TIMES
— Facebook Reverses Course After Backlash for Permanently Locking Account of Conservative Children’s Book Publisher – Zachary Stieber
https://www.theepochtimes.com/facebook-reverses-course-after-backlash-for-permanently-locking-account-of-conservative-childrens-book-publisher_4192255.html
— Men Are Different From Women, Women From Men – Philip Carl Salzman
https://www.theepochtimes.com/men-are-different-from-women-women-from-men_4188141.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Only 17% of workers say their pay has kept pace with inflation. – Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/business/economy/worker-pay-inflation.html
— More workers quit than ever as U.S. job openings remain near a record. – Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/business/economy/job-openings-coronavirus.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Covid-19 Infections Top One Million After Holiday Backlog. States report backlogs of cases after pausing for the New Year holiday – Anthony DeBarros and Rhiannon Hoyle
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-infections-accelerate-across-asia-11641283016

NEWSWEEK
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Urges Republicans to ‘Leave Twitter NOW!’ After Her Suspension – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER
https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-urges-republicans-leave-twitter-now-after-her-suspension-1665490
— Republican House Memo Warns Capitol Is Not Safe Ahead of January 6 Anniversary – KHALEDA RAHMAN
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-house-memo-warns-capitol-not-safe-ahead-january-6-anniversary-1665288

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden’s Midnight Flights of Illegal Immigrants Now Landing in New Territory – Cameron Arcand
https://www.westernjournal.com/bidens-midnight-flights-illegal-immigrants-now-landing-new-territory-reports/
— House Republicans Turn the Jan. 6 Tables on Nancy Pelosi with a Major Accusation – Joe Saunders
https://www.westernjournal.com/house-republicans-turn-jan-6-tables-nancy-pelosi-major-accusation/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What top priorities do your critics/opponents have? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

All my critics/opponents have the following top priorities:


— Stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, stop everyone from reading those newsletters
— Destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate, that refuse to glorify and praise them, that refuse to pander to them, that refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, that refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or that refuse to give them money
— Destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that support planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject including the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment and/or equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving) planks

I should write a book about my critics/opponents and the success that they have had destroying the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, me, etc.

I would focus on my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton

I would focus on those who succeeded last year in stopping me from raising funds from Republicans so that Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.

I would focus on the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.

January 4 Morning Edition

ABC7

— Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately? People sometimes mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection. – LAURA UNGAR – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/why-are-vaccinated-people-getting-covid-19-covid-vaccination-vaccine-omicron-variant/11423319/

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Remote Learning Debate, Testing Warning, Hospitalizations
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-remote-learning-debate-testing-warning-hospitalizations/2720663/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Illinois Marijuana Sales In 2021 Top Out At More Than Double Those Of 2020
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2022/01/03/illinois-marijuana-sales-2021/

FOX32
— Chicago cites 6 businesses for failing to enforce indoor mask mandate
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-cites-6-businesses-for-failing-to-enforce-indoor-mask-mandate

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Dick Durbin endorses Anna Valencia for Illinois secretary of state. In endorsing Valencia, Durbin said, “She is part of the newest generation of Democrats who are critical to our future in this state.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2022/1/4/22866271/sen-dick-durbin-endorses-anna-valencia-illinois-secretary-of-state
— Compliance, frustration on first day of vaccination rule for bars, restaurants, gyms: ‘It’s not right to force this on people’ During a live interview Monday on CNBC, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said even though the Omicron variant usually has less severe outcomes, it is still driving a ‘massive community spread,” justifying the vaccination requirement. – Mitch Dudek and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2022/1/3/22865122/chicago-coronavirus-vaccination-proof-required-restaurants-cnbc-interview

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— US Sen. Dick Durbin endorses Anna Valencia for Illinois secretary of state – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-durbin-valencia-secretary-of-state-20220104-umvqgakkwvc4dfmxxiuqwb6rlu-story.html
— Your biological age may be different from your real age. A new institute at Northwestern plans to explore the issue. – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-northwestern-longevity-institute-aging-20220104-2sksqyisozeudgdzjmexdbkehu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Even in COVID-shortened sessions, lawmakers face great opportunities – and risks – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20220104/editorial-even-in-covid-shortened-sessions-lawmakers-face-great-opportunities—and-risks

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ignoring reality: Inside the property tax appeals game – ALBY GALLUN
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my appeals of the assessed valuation of 915 Cove Court in Wheaton during the 1980s and 1990s. Those who fought those appeals continue to do everything that they can to destroy me.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/ignoring-reality-inside-property-tax-appeals-game

WBEZ
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hates call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things if you do not promote hatred against Trump and against those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/new-book-explains-how-to-have-difficult-conversations-about-racism/f001b0b7-2803-4cdf-839c-013bced4eefc

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Teachers at culture war front lines with Jan. 6 education – AP
(COMMENT: What happened on January 6 harmed Trump tremendously. Nevertheless, according to hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, that is exactly what Trump wanted.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Teachers-at-culture-war-front-lines-with-Jan-6-16747430.php

WREX
— State Senator Dave Syverson thinks a proof of a vaccine mandate is a bad idea for the Forest City – Cassandra Bretl
https://www.wrex.com/coronavirus/state-senator-dave-syverson-thinks-a-proof-of-a-vaccine-mandate-is-a-bad-idea/article_acec1798-6cf2-11ec-b1b0-2fa9e98c10cd.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— 2022 will be a tense year for Facebook and social apps. Here are 4 reasons why – Shannon Bond
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents want the following to officially a) have the power to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, b) have the power to stop me from including links in those newsletters to articles that they do not like: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, religious leaders, conservative leaders, those who I have sued, Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-03/2022-will-be-a-tense-year-for-facebook-and-social-apps-here-are-4-reasons-why

AXIOS CHICAGO
— Illinois governor’s race is still wait and see – Justin Kaufmann
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2022/01/04/illinois-governors-race-is-still-wait-and-see

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Are Progressives Allies of Women or Misogynists? – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/are-progressives-allies-of-women-or-misogynists/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The spirit of Mayberry confounds the liberal media. They hear ‘dogwhistles’ in Andy Griffith’s hometown. – Robert Knight
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my hometown of Crete a) where I lived 1948-1972, b) where my brother continues to live, and c) where my ancestors on my father’s side have lived since 1854.)
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/the-spirit-of-mayberry-confounds-the-liberal-media/

NEW YORK POST
— Facebook shut down our hopes for an anti-woke book world for children – Bethany Mandel
https://nypost.com/2022/01/03/facebook-shut-down-our-hopes-for-an-anti-woke-book-world/

FOX BUSINESS
— The America we love will not accept big government socialism. ‘Americans don’t want to be strangled by red tape and taxes from radical left bureaucrats in the Washington D.C. swamp’ says FOX Business host. – Larry Kudlow
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/kudlow-america-we-love-will-not-accept-big-government-socialism

BREITBART
— House Republicans Demand Nancy Pelosi Answer for ‘Failures’ to Secure Capitol on January 6 – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/04/cover-up-house-republicans-demand-nancy-pelosi-answer-for-failures-to-secure-capitol-on-january-6/
— Annual Moving Survey: Top 5 Outbound States Run by Democrats – JORDAN DIXON-HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/03/annual-moving-survey-top-5-outbound-states-run-democrats/

DAILY SIGNAL
— 8 College Professors Canceled by Left – Douglas Blair
(COMMENT: Who cancels your supporters? I should write a book about my critics/opponents who canceled those a) who helped me get appointed as a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 1999, b) who helped me get elected as a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, c) who helped me serve as the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, d) who helped me serve as a American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, e) who helped me serve as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, f) who helped me serve as a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, g) who helped me serve as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, and h) who helped me raise funds from Republicans so that Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors a) who canceled my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and b) who canceled my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/01/03/8-college-professors-canceled-by-left/

PJ MEDIA
— Dems’ Love Affair With Backstabber Liz Cheney Will Sink Them – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2022/01/04/the-morning-briefing-dems-love-affair-with-backstabber-liz-cheney-will-sink-them-n1546572

FEDERALIST
— Pelosi Is Blocking Access To House January 6 Records. What Is She Hiding? – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/04/pelosi-is-blocking-access-to-house-january-6-records-what-is-she-hiding/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— NY State Advantaging Non-Whites For Covid Therapeutics Reflects Growing Racial Radicalization Of Medicine – WILLIAM A. JACOBSON
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/ny-state-advantaging-non-whites-for-covid-therapeutics-reflects-growing-racial-radicalization-of-medicine/amp/

MSNBC
— House Republicans eye their own ‘report’ on Jan. 6 attack. House Republican leaders boycotted the official investigation into the Jan. 6, but they’re nevertheless planning to release their own “report.” – Steve Benen
(COMMENT: I should write my own reports on why Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have lost elections since 2000. I should write my own reports on the problems that the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc. have. I should write my own reports about the lawsuits that I have filed.)
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/house-republicans-eye-their-own-report-jan-6-attack-n1286926

THE HILL
— Trump blasts ‘low-life Twitter’ after Greene’s account suspended – SARAKSHI RAI
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/588100-trump-blasts-low-life-twitter-after-greene-suspended
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Nearly a year after Jan. 6, US democracy remains perilously fragile.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/587985-nearly-a-year-after-jan-6-democracy-remains-perilously-fragile

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats are doing everything that they can to change the electoral system so that candidates who are the following will never be elected again: Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/opinion/capitol-riot.html
— Resolve to Think Bigger in 2022 – Anne-Marie Slaughter
(COMMENT: What more will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/opinion/new-years-resolutions.html

USA TODAY
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hates call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things if you do not promote hatred against Trump and against those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2022/01/04/americans-crime-racism-dialogue/9045428002/
— Lower the US flag to half-staff to commemorate Jan. 6 attacks – Steny Hoyer
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/01/01/jan-6-threatened-american-democracy-but-insurrection-failed/9038889002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Zuckerbucks Shouldn’t Pay for Elections. It fans mistrust to let private donors fund official voting duties. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/zuckerbucks-shouldnt-pay-for-elections-mark-zuckerberg-center-for-technology-and-civic-life-trump-biden-2020-11640912907
— Entitlements Always Grow and Grow. The ‘equally worthy claim’ inexorably prompts further expansion, regardless of lawmakers’ initial limits. – John F. Cogan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/entitlements-only-grow-build-back-better-bill-eligibility-aid-expansion-manchin-schumer-11641243361

NEWSWEEK
— COMMENT: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican say that those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican are members of the “ruling class.”
https://www.newsweek.com/2021-year-ruling-class-crackdown-dissent-opinion-1664757

NPR
— Millions sympathize with the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, survey finds – ODETTE YOUSEF
(COMMENT: I do not sympathize with those who attacked the Capitol on January 6. Nevertheless, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County a) paint me as being the biggest Trump promoter in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County and b) do everything that they can to punish me for that. Last year, they stopped me from raising funds from Republicans so that Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. I should write a book about the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County.)
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/03/1069983200/millions-sympathize-with-the-rioters-who-attacked-the-capitol-on-jan-6-survey-fi

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
— How Racism in Early Life Can Affect Long-Term Health – Jack P. Shonkoff
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned the following the most: Crete when I lived there 1948-1972, my parents for having me baptized, raising me, and having me confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran in 1962, my parents for sending me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, my parents for sending me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, my grandparents, my great grandparents, the rest of my ancestors, etc.)
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-racism-in-early-life-can-affect-long-term-health1/

DAILY MAIL
— Woke Arizona State University students accuse college of ‘persecuting’ THEM after they were reprimanded for making two white students leave campus multicultural space because of their anti-Biden shirt and pro-cop sticker – JAMES GORDON
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10366483/Arizona-State-University-students-persecuted-guilty-harassing-two-white-students.html

January 3 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID: IL reports 20,866 new cases, 30 deaths – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-governor-jb-pritzker/11420738/

CBS2
— After They Piled Up At FedEx Dropboxes, Many CPS Students’ COVID-19 Tests Rendered ‘Invalid’ – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2022/01/03/chicago-public-schools-students-covid-19-tests-invalid/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rising student, teacher COVID-19 cases during winter break leave some suburban educators scrambling to reopen schools safely – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-school-closures-remote-learning-20220104-4mhlvwqytbdpdjuhxn7yvynl7q-story.html
— Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr subpoenaed by NY attorney general – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-family-subpoenae-20220103-rihnp7vmm5ajrac2roxkthvzky-story.html
— COMMENT: Buffalo Grove promotes LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/buffalo-grove/ct-bgc-flags-rotary-green-tl-1230-20220103-ax74iyj5inghdmcuataiu3rsfy-story.html
— US Rep. Bobby Rush won’t seek another term, sources say – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bobby-rush-stepping-down-from-congress-20220104-xxwyjrvh3zbsvg6fdpad4x6hoe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Record number of COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospital beds, straining health care system. Advocate Aurora Health was already experiencing staffing shortages before this latest surge of COVID-19 patients “and that has accelerated due to fatigue, stress, and also as team members become ill or exposed to COVID.” – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2022/1/3/22865273/advocate-aurora-health-covid-hospitalizations-staffing-shortages-coronavirus
— Rep. Bobby Rush to retire after 15 terms. Rush, first elected to Congress in 1992, said in an interview he intends to stay active in his ministry and find ways to use his remarkable life story — a trajectory from a 1960s radical to House member — to inspire younger generations. – Lynn Sweet
(COMMENT: GAO works for Congress. In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors acted like Rush had directed them to force me to take early retirement so that they could give my job and my preferred office to one of his constituents.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2022/1/3/22865665/bobby-rush-retire
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against those who do not hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/3/22865507/political-polarization-partisanship-democracy-america-robert-talisse-the-conversation-op-ed
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, those who vote for Democrats are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/3/22865702/voting-rights-congress-jan-6-trump-column-jesse-jackson

DAILY HERALD
— Court upholds state legislative redistricting plan – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220103/court-upholds-state-legislative-redistricting-plan

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush to retire after this term. A formal announcement will come tomorrow from the only person to have ever beaten Barack Obama in an election. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/us-rep-bobby-rush-retire-after-term

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2022/01/03/bail-set-for-two-chicago-men-accused-of-hijacking-car-at-gunpoint-in-west-chicago/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Public university offering professors money to infuse ‘social justice’ into lessons – ZACHARY ROGERS
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/public-university-offering-professors-money-to-infuse-social-justice-into-lessons-diversity-equity-inclusion-memphis-tennessee-stipend-tim-burchett-woke-curriculum
— Poll shows 75% of Americans don’t trust social media companies’ decisions – ALEC SCHEMMEL
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/poll-shows-75-of-americans-dont-trust-social-media-companies-decisions

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Record Number Of Coronavirus Patients Hospitalized At Edward. More patients are currently in treatment for coronavirus at Edward Hospital than ever before, data indicated Monday. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/record-number-coronavirus-patients-hospitalized-edward

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Why People Run for Office
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/why-people-run-for-office/
— Compensation of McHenry County Employees for 2020-21: Bi-Bu
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/compensation-of-mchenry-county-employees-for-2020-21-bi/
— Donna Kurtz Seeks Republican Nod for County Treasurer
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/donna-kurtz-runs-for-mchenry-county-board-copy/
— UPDATEDx4 IL-15: Congresswoman Mary Miller Receives Donald Trump Endorsement for Reelection
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/02/miller010122/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PLAN TO SPEND LITTLE TIME IN SPRINGFIELD – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-plan-to-spend-little-time-in-springfield/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WILL COVID POSITIVE PATRONS WITH VACCINATION PROOF BE WELCOMED IN CHICAGO EATERIES?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/will-covid-positive-patrons-with-vaccination-proof-be-welcomed-in-chicago-eateries-.html
— SATURDAY’S ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO ADJUSTS TO VACCINE MANDATE RULES AT LAST MINUTE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/saturdays-annual-march-for-life-chicago-adjusts-to-vaccine-mandate-rules-at-last-minute.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Dems unveil new judicial subcircuit maps
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/03/dems-unveil-new-judicial-subcircuit-maps/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by NY attorney general – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/trump-ivanka-don-jr-subpoenaed-by-ny-attorney-gene/
— Head of conservative activist group Judicial Watch says Chinese-owned TikTok permanently banned him – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/tom-fitton-head-judicial-watch-says-chinese-owned-/
— ‘Wicked’ critical race theory. While ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel revised children’s fantasy, CRT revises facts and history. – Kendall Qualls
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/wicked-critical-race-theory/

NEW YORK POST
— AOC caught maskless again in Miami drag bar as Omicron cases skyrocket – Yaron Steinbuch
https://nypost.com/2022/01/03/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-caught-maskless-again-in-miami-drag-bar/

FOX NEWS
— NOVEMBER 9, 2020 FLASHBACK: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others have encouraged the creation of an apparent blacklist of people who helped President Trump during his time in office. – Sam Dorman
(COMMENT: What unites your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes against you? Their hatred of Trump and my refusal to blacklist Trump unites my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes against me. Last year, they stopped me from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-blacklist-trump-supporters
— House Republicans say Capitol is no safer a year after Jan. 6 attacks, slam Democrats for ‘partisan’ probe – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-say-capitol-is-no-safer-a-year-after-jan-6-attacks-slam-democrats-for-partisan-probe

GOPUSA
— A Year Of Living Dangerously In American Cities
https://www.gopusa.com/a-year-of-living-dangerously-in-american-cities/
— 2021 Ends As Chicago’s Deadliest Year In A Quarter Century
https://www.gopusa.com/2021-ends-as-chicagos-deadliest-year-in-a-quarter-century/

BREITBART
— 31 Shot During New Year’s Weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/03/31-shot-during-new-years-weekend-in-mayor-lori-lightfoots-chicago/

DAILY CALLER
— Facebook Bans Conservative Kid’s Book Publisher Heroes Of Liberty From Running Ads – AILAN EVANS
https://dailycaller.com/2022/01/03/facebook-heroes-of-liberty-bethany-mandel-censorship-big-tech/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘How Far Will The Big Tech Oligarchy Go?’: Facebook Permanently Disables New Conservative Children Books Publisher’s Ads Account. “To cancel children’s books because they celebrate American values that 90% of Americans believe in isn’t even anti-conservative bias, it’s anti-American.” – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/how-far-will-the-big-tech-oligarchy-go-facebook-permanently-disables-new-conservative-children-books-publishers-ads-account
— Wall Street Journal Publishes “Dear White Parents” Ad
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/wall-street-journal-publishes-dear-white-parents-ad

TOWNHALL
— ‘Equity:’ New York COVID Health Guidelines are Openly Racist – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2022/01/03/equity-new-yorks-health-guidelines-are-openly-racist-n2601312

FEDERALIST
— Conservative Leaders Rail At J6 Committee As Partisan Show Trial – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/03/conservative-leaders-rail-at-j6-committee-as-partisan-show-trial/
— 1 Million Americans Fled To Red States In 2021, But What Are Those States Doing For Them? Rather than seeking to be places of excellence, often red states simply congratulate themselves that they ‘Aren’t Illinois or California.’ – JOY PULLMANN
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/03/1-million-americans-fled-to-red-states-in-2021-but-what-are-those-states-doing-for-them/

NEWSMAX
— Rep. McCarthy: Dems Using Jan. 6 Event to ‘Divide’ Country – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mccarthy-gop-house-jan-6/2022/01/03/id/1050807/
— Now More Than Ever, American Revolution’s Story of Freedom Must Be Told – Ira Stoll
https://www.newsmax.com/ira-stoll/xijinping-putin-khamenei/2022/01/03/id/1050818/
— Dr. Ben Carson: Critical Race Theory Infiltrating Public Health Is Absurd – Nick Koutsobinas
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/criticalracetheory-newyork-health-covid19/2022/01/03/id/1050863/

EPOCH TIMES
— Much of Our ‘Mass Formation Psychosis’ Comes From Google – Roger L. Simon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/much-of-our-mass-formation-psychosis-comes-from-google_4191298.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/books/review-how-civil-wars-start-barbara-walter.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Since Jan. 6, the pro-Trump Internet has descended into infighting over money and followers. Far-right influencers and QAnon devotees are battling over online audiences in the power vacuum created by Trump’s departure from office. – Drew Harwell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/03/trump-qanon-online-money-war-jan6/
— Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Facebook for 24 hours for covid-19 misinformation, one day after Twitter account suspension. The Georgia Republican has been widely accused of spreading misinformation about the coronavirus on social media. – Eugene Scott
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/03/marjorie-taylor-greene-suspended-facebook-24-hours-covid-19-misinformation-one-day-after-twitter-account-suspension/

NEWSWEEK
— Cook County, Illinois, Home to Chicago, Saw Record 1,002 Gun-Related Homicides in 2021 – ZOE STROZEWSKI
https://www.newsweek.com/cook-county-illinois-home-chicago-saw-record-1002-gun-related-homicides-2021-1665107

January 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— MOST OF THE FRONT PAGE: Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods were more dangerous than ever in 2021. Although the increase in murders slowed from 2020, last year was the deadliest since the mid-1990s. Mayor Lightfoot and her City Council critics are at odds about how to reduce the bloodshed going forward. – Andy Grimm and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2022/1/3/22858995/chicago-violence-dangerous-murders-per-capita-2021-2020-surge-garfield-park-police-lori-lightfoot
— FOP prez says he tested positive for COVID-19; claims he’s inoculated while slamming vaccines. John Catanzara has for months pushed back against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s vaccine mandate for city employees. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/covid-vaccine/2022/1/2/22864008/fop-prez-says-he-tested-positive-for-covid-19-claims-hes-inoculated-while-slamming-vaccines
— Mayor Lightfoot introduced an ordinance to the City Council that would ban Chicago restaurants from automatically offering pop or other sugared drinks to kids. – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/2/22860447/fat-nag-health-weight-obesity-african-americans-laura-washington-column

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-liz-cheney-gop-democracy-defender-20220103-7z3h2lhlcfa3hj5nzddq7oumce-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban Mosaic: How we covered our diverse suburban communities in 2021, and what we have in store for 2022 – Madhu Krishnamurthy
(COMMENT: The biggest story in Wheaton in 2021 was the success that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters had in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220103/suburban-mosaic-how-we-covered-our-diverse-suburban-communities-in-2021-and-what-we-have-in-store-for-2022

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Riding the omicron wave: The week ahead in politics. With collective crossed fingers, Chicago returns to work and school on the first weekday of the new year, and no one quite knows what to expect. – Greg Hinz and A.D. Quig
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/omicron-covid-wave-hangs-over-illinois-politics-crains-juice

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— School defends canning of ‘Jingle Bells’ over song’s history – AP
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/School-defends-canning-of-Jingle-Bells-over-16743478.php

WIREPOINTS
— Comptroller Mendoza claims Illinois paying its bills but needs more federal bailout to avoid a big one – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/comptroller-mendoza-claims-illinois-paying-its-bills-but-needs-more-federal-bailout-to-avoid-a-big-one-wirepoints-quickpoint/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NATION OF ISLAM GETS PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/nation-of-islam-gets-preferential-treatment.html
— CHICAGO CHURCH HOSTING DRAG QUEEN PRAYER TIME FOR CHILDREN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/chicago-church-hosting-drag-queen-prayer-time-for-children.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Deeper shades of purple: These counties show how American politics is changing – Kaelan Deese
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats move into DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and my precinct. When Democrats move in, crime and poverty increase.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/deeper-shades-of-purple-these-counties-show-how-american-politics-is-changing

NEW YORK POST
— With more COVID deaths in 2021 than 2020, when does Trump get his apology? – Rich Lowry
https://nypost.com/2022/01/02/with-more-covid-deaths-in-2021-when-does-trump-get-his-apology/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Jan. 6 Is the USA’s Own Tiananmen Square – J.B. Shurk
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2022/01/jan_6_is_the_usas_own_tiananmen_square.html
— I wasn’t the only one tuning them out – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/i_wasnt_the_only_one_tuning_them_out.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Truths We Dared Not Speak in 2021. At the end of this terrible year, we are left only with ironies. – Victor Davis Hanson
https://amgreatness.com/2022/01/02/the-truths-we-dared-not-speak-in-2021/

BLAZE
— Nearly two-thirds of Antarctica station researchers get COVID despite being fully vaccinated, passing multiple tests, quarantining, and living miles from civilization – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/covid-antarctica-station-vaccinated
— ‘She’s 13. Stop this’: Top Dallas newspaper ripped for ‘utterly classless’ story on Ted Cruz’s teenage daughter – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/dallas-morning-news-ted-cruz-daughter

DAILY SIGNAL
— How to Transform a Massive Government Agency: Lessons From a Trump Appointee – Rob Bluey
(COMMENT: GAO is just a shell of what it once was. During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-led budget cuts got rid of virtually all of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $104,915) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $123,978) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $145,831) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $176,300) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/01/03/how-to-transform-a-massive-government-agency-lessons-from-a-trump-appointee/

PJ MEDIA
— Get Ready for Even Higher Food Prices as Minimum Wage Increases in 26 States – A.J. KAUFMAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/ari-j-kaufman/2022/01/02/minimum-wage-hikes-occur-in-more-than-half-of-states-n1546248

TOWNHALL
— 2022 the Year to Take Back Ground – Michael Brown
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2022/01/03/2022-the-year-to-take-back-ground-n2601320
— Time Is On OUR Side, Not Theirs – Scott Morefield
https://townhall.com/columnists/scottmorefield/2022/01/03/time-is-on-our-side-not-theirs-n2601315
— The Tide Is Turning in Freedom’s Favor – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2022/01/03/the-tide-is-turning-in-freedoms-favor-n2601282

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Democrats Face a Brutal Reckoning With Hispanic Voters – A.B. Stoddard
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/01/03/democrats_face_a_brutal_reckoning_with_hispanic_voters_146975.html

WESTERN JOURNAL
— The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Taliban Is Finding a New Use for Abandoned American Equipment, Watchdog Warns – Andrew Jose
https://www.westernjournal.com/gift-keeps-giving-taliban-finding-new-use-abandoned-american-equipment-watchdog-warns/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Greene joins ranks with Trump after Twitter account ‘permanently’ suspended over ‘Covid misinformation’ – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2022/01/02/greene-joins-ranks-with-trump-after-twitter-account-permanently-suspended-over-covid-misinformation-1183475/
— ‘Stop listening to the pillow guy’: Retired general says ‘ignorant’ pro-Trump troops pose ‘threat within,’ must be removed – Vivek Saxena
(COMMENT: Do you hate Trump? Expect that ever-increasingly, the hate-filled Trump-hating Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who dominate your township/ward Republican organization, your county Republican organization, and the Illinois Republican Party will remove Republican Precinct Committeemen who do not share their hatred of Trump. I should write a book about the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who dominate the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. Last year they succeed in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2022/01/02/stop-listening-to-the-pillow-guy-retired-general-says-ignorant-pro-trump-troops-pose-threat-within-must-be-removed-1183291/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Big Tech Accelerates Politicized Purge. As the purge accelerates, be sure to sign up for the LI newsletter and to join us on alternative social media sites.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/big-tech-accelerates-politicized-purge/

EPOCH TIMES
— Statistics Show America’s Education System Is Failing: CRT and Lower Expectation Equals Fewer Literate Graduates, Expert Says. ‘Learning has been replaced by an aggressive political agenda designed to instill doubt, mental pain, and low expectations in students’ – Patricia Tolson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/statistics-show-americas-education-system-is-failing-crt-and-lower-expectation-equals-fewer-literate-graduates-expert-says_4179014.html
— CCP Leader Xi Jinping’s New Year Speech Signals Backtracking to Mao’s Dictatorship – Yue Shan
https://www.theepochtimes.com/ccp-leader-xi-jinpings-new-year-speech-signals-backtracking-to-maos-dictatorship_4189402.html

THE HILL
— Majority condemns Jan. 6 attack, says Trump at least partially to blame – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/587901-majority-in-new-poll-condemns-jan-6-attack-says-trump-at-least
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against those who do not hate Trump.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/587943-juan-williams-american-democracy-is-in-peril

WASHINGTON POST
— It’s 2022: An early look at the GOP hopefuls – Hugh Hewitt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/02/2024-trump-gop-hopefuls/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/03/maga-faction-jan-6-race-democracy/
— Happy new year — of lowered expectations. Why 2021 disappointed — and why 2022 might surprise. – Daniel W. Drezner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/01/03/happy-new-year-lowered-expectations/
— Too many Republicans condone violence, and even more exonerate Trump – Jennifer Rubin
(COMMENT: My hate-filled Trump-hating critics/opponents want to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. But failing that, they want to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. But failing that, they want me to include links in those newsletters only to articles that promote hatred against Trump. I should write a book about my hate-filled Trump-hating critics/opponents.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/03/republicans-under-authoritarian-grip/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tesla Opens Showroom in China’s Xinjiang, Region at Center of U.S. Genocide Allegations – Liza Lin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-opens-showroom-in-chinas-xinjiang-region-at-center-of-u-s-genocide-allegations-11641214630
— Millennials Are the Silencing Generation. Baby boomers were carefree and exuberant; our children are dour and anxious. – F.H. Buckley
(COMMENT: I am a baby boomer. I was never carefree or exuberant. I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/millennials-are-the-silencing-generation-youth-movement-baby-boomers-jobs-generation-gen-zer-cancel-culture-woke-progressive-11641153923
— COMMENT: Diversity training is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-corporate-boards-pursue-diversity-director-training-programs-spring-up-11640946604
— The End of the GOP Gerrymander Panic – Editorial
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who gerrymandered my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton in 2015.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-end-of-the-gop-gerrymander-panic-marc-elias-redistricting-texas-california-new-york-new-jersey-florida-north-carolina-11641163075
— Decision Fatigue Is Real. Here’s How to Beat It This Year. – Rachel Feintzeig
(COMMENT: What big decisions have you made? Mine include earning a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/decision-fatigue-is-real-heres-how-to-beat-it-this-year-11641186063

USA TODAY
— Happy ‘woke’ 2022, Democrats. With democracy in the balance, time to reclaim your brand. – Jill Lawrence
(COMMENT: To be woke is to be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/03/2022-maga-republicans-attack-woke-democrats/8796540002/

PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER
— Hate crimes are soaring. White supremacists have a new recruitment tool: Video games. – David Gambacorta
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania-researchers-combat-white-supremacists-extremism-philadelphia-20220103.html

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— Donald Trump Is Clear Winner Of 2024 GOP Presidential Race, Recent Poll Shows – Danielle Ong
https://www.ibtimes.com/donald-trump-clear-winner-2024-gop-presidential-race-recent-poll-shows-3367364

INSIDE HIGHER ED
— A tool toward equity in graduate student career development – Jaye Sablan and Bill Mahoney
(COMMENT: I earned three job-related master’s degrees – an MBA from Loyola while I worked for IRS 1972-1976, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul while I worked for IRS 1976-1980 and for GAO in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT while I worked for GAO 1992-1997. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates demonized, denigrated, and condemned the aforesaid. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the courses a) did not relate to my job duties, b) did not maintain or improve my job skills, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, d) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” and e) were a distraction. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2022/01/03/tool-toward-equity-graduate-student-career-development-opinion

DAILY KOS
— The Purge Of Domestic Terrorists Needs to Happen. The Republican Party is nothing but a domestic terrorist criminal organization.
(COMMENT: Do you hate Trump? Expect that ever-increasingly, the hate-filled Trump-hating Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who dominate your township/ward Republican organization, your county Republican organization, and the Illinois Republican Party will purge Republican Precinct Committeemen who do not share their hatred of Trump. I should write a book about the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who dominate the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. Last year they succeed in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/1/2/2068114/-The-Purge-Of-Domestic-Terrorists-Needs-to-Happen

SALON
— It’s a new year — but time is broken in America. Can we recover from this? – CHAUNCEY DEVEGA
(COMMENT: Do you hate Trump? Expect that ever-increasingly, the hate-filled Trump-hating Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who dominate your township/ward Republican organization, your county Republican organization, and the Illinois Republican Party will purge Republican Precinct Committeemen who do not share their hatred of Trump. I should write a book about the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who dominate the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. Last year they succeed in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.salon.com/2022/01/03/its-a-new-year–but-time-is-broken-in-america-can-we-recover-from-this/

January 2 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Chicago shootings: 25 shot, 4 fatally, in New Year’s weekend violence, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-new-years-weekend/11416886/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— June primary election hovers over Illinois legislative session as lawmakers try to finish budget and other work by April – DAN PETRELLA and JEREMY GORNER
(COMMENT: What offices will be on June 28, 2022 Republican primary ballots in your precinct, who are the announced candidates for those offices, and how much do you know about them? How would they answer the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) CRT, b) 1619, c) BLM, d) reparations, e) LGBTQ, f) dependency on government, g) dependency on charity, h) abortion, i) mass/illegal immigration, j) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, k) more gun controls, l) patronage, m) political affiliation discrimination, n) reverse discrimination, and o) age discrimination?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-election-year-session-20220102-2fusqdnrmbevjo2dzaatt2wjje-story.html
— As federal case still orbits Madigan, what’s next for the ComEd bribery probe? – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-michael-madigan-comed-bribery-probe-whats-next-20220102-n4byfu3lqvh2jbgfip6ftfbfmi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame all problems on individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/2/22863637/new-years-problems-2021-2022-future

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Illinois received around $162B in federal stimulus last two years – Greg Bishop
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/illinois-received-around-162b-in-federal-stimulus-last-two-years/article_53f6d250-6a53-11ec-8e75-5f1f37d8e268.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Calumet City Alderman Intimidating Auditor – Offers To Share Dirty Text Messages – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2022/01/calumet-city-alderman-intimidating-auditor-offers-to-share-dirty-text-messages/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats, Republicans split on whether Trump to blame for Jan. 6 riot: poll – Valerie Richardson
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/2/democrats-republicans-split-whether-trump-blame-ja/
— Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended permanently from Twitter for ‘COVID-19 misinformation’ Oft-suspended Georgia Republican calls Twitter ‘an enemy to America’ – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/2/marjorie-taylor-greene-suspended-permanently-twitt/

FOX NEWS
— NY Gov. Hochul declares racism a ‘public health crisis’ ‘I am proud to sign legislation that addresses this crisis head-on,’ the Democratic governor says. – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ny-gov-hochul-racism-public-health-crisis

BREITBART
— A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy: polls – AFP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/a-year-after-capitol-riot-americans-fear-for-their-democracy-polls/

BLAZE
— Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene; GOP rep. responds to banning of her personal account – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-twitter-suspended

COLLEGE FIX
— There’s ‘abundant evidence’ critical race theory is in our schools
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/theres-abundant-evidence-critical-race-theory-is-in-our-schools/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Pandemic Response Will Be Used As Model for “Climate Crisis” Response. It’s not appropriate. However, unless there is serious push-back, it may be the very model used. – Leslie Eastman
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/pandemic-response-will-be-used-as-model-for-climate-crisis-response/

CNN
— One of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s verified Twitter accounts permanently suspended from Twitter – Donie O’Sullivan
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/02/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-twitter-suspension/index.html

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Students at University of Oregon Want Critical Race Theory Required for Graduation – MIKE LACHANCE
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/students-at-university-of-oregon-want-critical-race-theory-required-for-graduation/amp/

ABC NEWS
— Republican Liz Cheney calls Trump ‘clearly unfit for future office’ Rep. Liz Cheney said Jan. 6 panel gives her “hope.” – Lucien Bruggeman
(COMMENT: Obviously, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters believe that if Trump runs again, he will win.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-liz-cheney-calls-trump-unfit-future-office/story?id=82039304

NEW YORK TIMES
— Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account. The social media service said the Republican congresswoman had violated its policy on coronavirus misinformation. – Davey Alba
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/02/technology/marjorie-taylor-greene-twitter.html
— A Former Facebook Executive Pushes to Open Social Media’s ‘Black Boxes’ – Ben Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/02/business/media/crowdtangle-facebook-brandon-silverman.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Will the Crime Wave Soon Crest? There’s already a backlash against antipolice policies, and demographic trends are encouraging. – Barry Latzer
https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-crime-wave-crest-chicago-new-york-los-angeles-homicide-felon-bail-reform-2021-shooting-killing-demographics-immigration-11641152861
— Twitter Permanently Suspends One of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Accounts. Georgia congresswoman loses access to her personal account, though she maintains an account through her office – Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-permanently-suspends-one-of-marjorie-taylor-greenes-accounts-11641140416

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Meet the typical baby boomer: Worth $206,000, they’ve been blamed for ruining the economy for millennials and are in the midst of the ‘gray tsunami’ – Hillary Hoffower
(COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest anti-baby boomers in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/typical-baby-boomer-net-worth-debt-real-estate-retirement-2021-12

NEWSWEEK
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies that do not hate Trump.
https://www.newsweek.com/liz-cheney-says-gop-must-loyal-either-trump-constitution-cannot-both-1664868

DAILY MAIL
— Woke Baltimore mayor’s ‘violence reduction strategies’ backfire as city sees annual murder and shooting rates RISE, with 337 killings in 2021 – ANDREA BLANCO
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10362423/Baltimore-sees-annual-murder-shooting-rates-RISE-woke-crime-policy-enacted.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Statistics Show America’s Education System is Failing: CRT and Lower Expectation Equals Fewer Literate Graduates, Expert Says. ‘Learning has been replaced by an aggressive political agenda designed to instill doubt, mental pain, and low expectations in students’ – Patricia Tolson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/statistics-show-americas-education-system-is-failing-crt-and-lower-expectation-equals-fewer-literate-graduates-expert-says_4179014.html

AARP
— 7 Signs You’ve Been a Victim of Age Discrimination. Here’s what to look for if you think you’ve suffered from workplace age bias. – Tamara Lytle
(COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest age discriminators in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.aarp.org/work/working-at-50-plus/info-2019/age-discrimination-signs.html
— How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination. Take these steps to protect yourself against this illegal workplace activity. – Tamara Lytle
(COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest age discriminators in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.aarp.org/work/working-at-50-plus/info-2019/fight-against-age-discrimination.html

January 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 22 shot, 3 fatally, in New Year’s weekend violence, police say. Chicago police said a boy, 16, was shot in Humboldt Park.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-new-years-weekend/11416886/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COVID-19 relief money is helping prop up Chicago’s 2022 budget. But with a sizable tax increase and an election year looming, what happens when that’s gone? – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-2022-budget-look-ahead-20220102-vhfj7v4xsrhevbvuicavnzk4vi-story.html
— Congratulations, you survived 2021. Now help others. – TERRY SAVAGE
(COMMENT: Soon, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, everyone in America will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) getting welfare.)
https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/terry-savage-congratulations-you-survived-2021-now-help-others/
— WLS-Channel 7 political reporter Craig Wall sells Naperville home, moves to Aurora- BOB GOLDSBOROUGH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/elite-street/ct-craig-wall-moves-naperville-20211230-2udyot3lsnardhz4o5k3yhsgie-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/1/22857270/jk-rowling-transgender-comments-harry-potter-reunion-hbo-max-cross-dressing-steinberg
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want everyone to focus on everyone’s demographics and hint/imply/argue/shout that a) Whites discriminate against minorities, b) men discriminate against women, c) older people discriminate against younger people, d) heterosexuals discriminate against LGBTQers, e) conservatives discriminate against liberals and moderates, f) Republicans discriminate against Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, g) those who have more money discriminate against those who have less money, h) married people discriminate against unmarried people, i) citizens of America discriminate against citizens of foreign countries, j) Trump-supporters discriminate against those who do not support Trump, k) Christians discriminate against non-Christians, l) Protestants discriminate against non-Protestants, m) Italian Americans discriminate against non- Italian Americans, n) German Americans discriminate against non-German Americans, o) those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time discriminate against those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and p) etc. discriminates against etc.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/12/31/22860362/africa-is-my-motherland-america-my-homeland-john-fountain-column

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats argue against enforcing America’s immigration laws.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-02/highly-contagious-omicron-could-spread-quickly-through-crowded-ice-facilities


— COMMENT: Those who attacked the Capitol had to know that attacking the Capitol would harm Trump big time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-02/trump-still-says-his-supporters-werent-behind-the-jan-6-attack-but-i-was-there

NEW YORK POST
— Racial medical care is careless and racist – Editorial
(COMMENT: Under the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who run your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America, how soon, if not already, will they officially a) give minorities preference over Whites, b) give women preference over men, c) give younger people preference over older people, d) give LGBTQers preference over heterosexuals, e) give liberals and moderates preference over conservatives, f) give Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs preference over Republicans, g) give those who have less money preference over those who have more money, h) give those who have financial, health, and/or other problems preference over those who do not have problems, i) give non-married people preference over married people, j) give Trump-haters preference over those who do not hate Trump, k) give non-patriotic people preference over patriotic people, l) give non-Christians preference over Christians, m) give non-Protestants preference over Protestants, n) give non-Italian Americans preference over Italian Americans, o) give non-German Americans preference over German Americans, p) give citizens of foreign countries preference over citizens of America, and q) give those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time preference over those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://nypost.com/2022/01/01/the-post-says-racial-medical-care-is-careless-and-racist/

FOX NEWS
— Critical race theory in curriculum reveals ‘a lot of lost Americans’: Shemeka Michelle ‘Cut the Bull’ podcast co-hosts pull apart race theory infiltrating schools. – Angelica Stabile
https://www.foxnews.com/media/critical-race-theory-in-curriculum-reveals-a-lot-of-lost-americans-shemeka-michelle

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chicago’s prosecutors keep dangerous criminals on the streets – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/chicagos_prosecutors_keep_dangerous_criminals_on_the_streets.html
— Was COVID authoritarianism a practice run for something far worse? – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/was_covid_authoritarianism_a_practice_run_for_something_far_worse.html
— The United States In 2040 – James Mullin (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty, crime, and even worse things.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2022/01/the_united_states_in_2040.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Happy Un-Woke Year! Here’s hoping that 2022 will see a halt to the spread of critical race theory. – Larry Sand
https://amgreatness.com/2022/01/01/happy-un-woke-year/
— Electoral Integrity For Me But Not For Thee What will happen when a significant portion of the electorate believes that a free and fair election is no longer possible because the system is permanently rigged to keep the ruling party in power? – Lucretia
https://amgreatness.com/2022/01/01/electoral-integrity-for-me-but-not-for-thee/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden Judicial Nominee Said ‘Proof of Citizenship’ is ‘Voter Suppression’ The left-wing activist has a contentious past, records show. – Gabe Kaminsky
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-judicial-nominee-said-proof-of-citizenship-is-voter-suppression

FEDERALIST
— ABC Doesn’t Have The Backbone To Put Ann Coulter On ‘The View’ – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/30/abc-doesnt-have-the-backbone-to-put-ann-coulter-on-the-view/

TOWNHALL
— AOC Ends 2021 Even Dumber Than She Started It – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2022/01/02/aoc-ends-2021-even-dumber-than-she-started-it-n2601296

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Unseen Costs of Covid Mania – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-unseen-costs-of-covid-mania/

POST MILLENNIAL
— 2021 goes down as Chicago’s deadliest year in the past 25 years. – James Anthony
https://thepostmillennial.com/2021-chicagos-deadliest-year
— New York Mayor calls 911 after witnessing assault on first day of work – Libby Emmons
https://thepostmillennial.com/adams-witnesses-assault-calls-911-j-train
— Triple-vaxxed Bidens wear masks while alone on beach with dog – Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
https://thepostmillennial.com/triple-vaxxed-bidens-wear-masks-while-alone-on-beach-with-dog

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Joe Biden is not giving us a happy new year! – Ed Brodow
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2022/01/01/joe-biden-is-not-giving-us-a-happy-new-year-1183257/

SPECTATOR WORLD
— New Year’s resolutions for the political class – Grace Curley
(COMMENT: Expect that during 2022, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will work even harder a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. Should I start naming names and start specifying exactly what they do a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters?)
https://spectatorworld.com/topic/new-years-resolutions-for-the-political-class/

THE HILL
— DECEMBER 11, 2020 FLASHBACK: The damaging effects of shifting from equal opportunity to ‘equal outcomes’ – ROBERT CHERRY
(COMMENT: I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt. Only about 20% of those who take those examinations can say that. How soon, if not already, will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs require those who pass the aforesaid examinations on their first attempt must be proportional to those who take those examinations in terms of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, length of time ancestors have been in America, liberal/moderate/conservative status, political affiliation, Trump hater/neutral/supporter status, patriotic/non-patriotic status, marital status, renter/home owner status, income, net worth, etc.?)
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/529262-the-damaging-effects-of-shifting-from-equal-opportunity-to-equal-outcomes

POLITICO
— One year after Jan. 6, Trumpism isn’t gone. It’s ‘almost a religion.’ The riot at the Capitol briefly looked like it had broken Trump’s hold on the GOP. Instead, he has reaffirmed his dominion over the party. – DAVID SIDERS
(COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who stopped me this year from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, b) conservative and religious leaders, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and d) those who I have sued. I would focus on those who destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they disapprove of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/02/trump-capitol-riot-aftermath-526277

CNN
— They grew up surrounded by racism. But early on they chose a different path – John Blake
(COMMENT: Should I write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my hometown of Crete the most? I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County. Crete was predominately German American and Lutheran when I lived there 1948-1972. My brother continues to live in a house in downtown Crete that I lived in 1954-1972 that my grandfather on my father’s side had built in 1926 on land that his grandfather bought in 1864 after he sold a farm that he had homesteaded in southeast Crete in 1854. My outstanding parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/us/white-people-overcoming-racist-backgrounds-blake-cec/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— The New Political Cry in South Korea: ‘Out With Man Haters’ After slow gains in women’s rights, the country is facing a type of political correctness enforced by young men angry at feminists, saying they undermine opportunity. – Choe Sang-Hun
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, to get votes from women, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO politicians a) promise to use government to give women more preference over men and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/world/asia/south-korea-men-anti-feminists.html

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— COMMENT: What goals do LGBTQ-promoters, that is, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, and anti-Republican people, have for your school district – 20% LGBTQ by fifth grade, 40% LGBTQ by eighth grade, 80% LGBTQ by twelfth grade, and 100% LGBTQ by graduating from college?
https://www.ajc.com/education/movement-would-ban-lgbtq-books-online-materials-from-school-libraries/DNPFYVOB3FEC5KULDR7XG2LFM4/

FORBES
— Democrats’ Disinterest In State-Level Elections May Be Tied To Top-Down, Federal-First Policy Preferences – Patrick Gleason
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats run the federal government. Ever-increasingly, those Democrats use the federal government to a) give minorities preference over Whites, b) give women preference over men, c) give younger people preference over older people, d) give LGBTQers preference over heterosexuals, e) give liberals and moderates preference over conservatives, f) give Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs preference over Republicans, g) give those who have less money preference over those who have more money, h) give those who have financial, health, and/or other problems preference over those who do not have problems, i) give non-married people preference over married people, j) give Trump-haters preference over those who do not hate Trump, k) give non-patriotic people preference over patriotic people, l) give non-Christians preference over Christians, m) give non-Protestants preference over Protestants, n) give non-Italian Americans preference over Italian Americans, o) give non-German Americans preference over German Americans, p) give citizens of foreign countries preference over citizens of America, and q) give those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time preference over those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2021/12/31/democrats-disinterest-in-state-level-elections-may-be-tied-to-top-down-federal-first-policy-preferences/

INC.
— Cheering On the Big Quit? Just Wait for the Big Backfire You’ve likely heard about the droves of people quitting jobs this year. Have you thought about what comes next? – MICHAEL WALTERS
https://www.inc.com/michael-walters/employees-jobs-technology-automation.html

PRESS DEMOCRAT
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, to get votes from Latinos, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO politicians a) promise to use government to give Latinos more preference over Whites and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/navarrette-latinos-have-earned-the-respect-they-crave/

EEOC
— Facts about Discrimination in Federal Government Employment
(COMMENT: Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats discriminate against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are conservative, Trump supporters, non-veteran, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/facts-about-discrimination-federal-government-employment-based-marital-status

January 1 Evening Edition

ABC7

— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago crime rate 2021: Year ends as city’s deadliest in a quarter century. Chicago recorded more homicides in 2021 than any other city in US, including New York and Los Angeles.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-2021-homicides-most-murders-by-city-usa-police-crime/11414801/

FOX32
— More people were murdered in Chicago in 2021 than have been since 1996 – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/more-people-were-murdered-in-chicago-in-2021-than-have-been-since-1996

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump jumps into Illinois politics, endorsing Rep. Mary Miller over Rep. Rodney Davis. The difference between Miller and Davis is that Miller is from the far-right MAGA wing of the Republican Party which includes Miller’s friend, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2022/1/1/22862647/mary-miller-trump-rodney-davis-endorsement-illinois-congress
— Cook County judge carjacked at gunpoint in Humboldt Park with 3-year-old son in backseat. Judge Anna Loftus and the 3-year-old boy were ordered out of the car late Thursday by two people who then drove off in the Subaru Crosstrek. – Frank Main and Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/31/22861610/carjacking-cook-county-judge-anna-loftus-humboldt-park

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois enters 2022 with record-high COVID cases, full hospitals, evolving risks and some hope – JOE MAHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-pandemic-new-year-illinois-2022-20220101-txj2mn5pzzbqjlrsmzk2uojeie-story.html
— Controversial downstate freshman GOP Rep. Mary Miller to primary veteran Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis after Trump endorsement – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-gop-rep-mary-miller-trump-endorsement-20220101-du3w7gsjsbacvnqnwyu4hplv3a-story.html
— 2021 ends as Chicago’s deadliest year in a quarter century – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-chicago-violence-2021-20220101-5kjo2iwblfbahbhkg4l26lz2fm-story.html
— ‘No Kids Die in the Chi’ march urges action on gun violence – CECILIA REYES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-march-against-violence-20211231-wmgp67segfhzfh2yfyq4jxz7hy-story.html
— Naperville: Candlelight vigil planned for insurrection anniversary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-digest-st-0102-20220101-u75vztf7pfbgbotvflilztow3i-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Miller, with Trump endorsement, will go head-to-head with Davis in 15th district primary – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/01/rep-mary-miller-challenge-rep-rodney-davis-15th-district/9069064002/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rep. Mary Miller endorsed by former President Trump
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rep-mary-miller-endorsed-by-former-president-trump/video_806f57aa-209d-5e29-a916-18c99bee341e.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Rep. Mary Miller endorsed by former President Trump
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rep-mary-miller-endorsed-by-former-president-trump/video_38c6ec1e-7001-5293-bc85-fea377d39752.html

WRAL
— Trump endorses Rep. Mary Miller against Rep. Rodney Davis despite pleas from leadership not to get involved in primary – Melanie Zanon
https://www.wral.com/trump-endorses-rep-mary-miller-against-rep-rodney-davis-despite-pleas-from-leadership-not-to-get-involved-in-primary/20058505/

WLDS
— Miller Announces Intention to Primary Davis in New IL-15 Congressional District – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/miller-announces-intention-to-primary-davis-in-new-il-15-congressional-district/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Bond Set for Three Armed Cook County Men Charged With BMW Dealership Burglary
https://www.dupageco.org/States_Attorney/States_Attorney_News/2022/65734/

NEW YORK POST
— NYC admits prioritizing race in distributing COVID tests: leaked emails – Jon Levine and Conor Skelding
https://nypost.com/2022/01/01/nyc-admits-to-prioritizing-race-in-distributing-covid-tests/
— NYC will consider race when distributing life-saving COVID treatments – Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2022/01/01/nyc-considering-race-in-distributing-life-saving-covid-treatment/
— Voters need to start turning the page on Biden’s disastrous presidency – Augustus Howard
https://nypost.com/2022/01/01/voters-need-to-start-turning-the-page-on-bidens-disaster/

BREITBART
— The Year of Education: 7 Seismic Moments that Redefined the Issue in 2021 – BRECCAN F. THIES
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/31/year-education-7-seismic-moments-redefined-issue-2021/
— 11 Times Joe Biden Promised to Get Coronavirus Under ‘Control’ in 2020 – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/01/11-times-joe-biden-promised-to-get-coronavirus-under-control-in-2020/
— GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks: Fauci Is ‘Silent on the Border’ While He Floats Air Travel Vaccine Mandate – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2022/01/01/gop-rep-miller-meeks-fauci-is-silent-on-the-border-while-he-floats-air-travel-vaccine-mandate/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Endorses Illinois Rep. Mary Miller Ahead Of Member Vs Member Primary – MICHAEL GINSBERG
https://dailycaller.com/2022/01/01/donald-trump-endorses-mary-miller-primary-rodney-davis-illinois/

DAILY WIRE
— New York Governor Kathy Hochul Declares Racism A ‘Public Health Emergency’ – Ben Zeisloft
https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-declares-racism-a-public-health-emergency

NEWSMAX
— Trump Endorses Illinois GOP Rep. Mary Miller – Charles Kim
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/mary-miller-reelection-campaign-endorsement/2022/01/01/id/1050673/

PJ MEDIA
— New York Covid Testing and Treatment: White People Need Not Apply – ROBERT SPENCER
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2022/01/01/new-york-covid-testing-and-treatment-white-people-need-not-apply-n1545988

TOWNHALL
— NY Gov Declared a New Public Health Emergency, But It’s Not COVID-Related – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2022/01/01/ny-gov-declares-a-new-public-health-emergency-but-its-not-about-covid-n2601278

NATIONAL REVIEW
— AOC: Conservatives Hate Me Because They’re So Sexually Frustrated – RICH LOWRY
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/aoc-conservatives-hate-me-because-theyre-so-sexually-frustrated/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Law students fed up with COVID excuses: Demand university host in-person classes or lower tuition – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2022/01/01/law-students-fed-up-with-covid-excuses-demand-university-host-in-person-classes-or-lower-tuition-1183036/

EPOCH TIMES
— Texas Audit Finds Over 11,000 Potential Non-Citizens Registered to Vote, Other Problems. First phase of audit praised by Secretary of State but criticized by some lawmakers who argue it’s not enough. – Darlene McCormick Sanchez
https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-audit-finds-over-11000-potential-non-citizens-registered-to-vote-other-problems_4188076.html
— Dumbing Down Education Key to Dismantling America: Alex Newman – Ella Kietlinska and Joshua Philipp
https://www.theepochtimes.com/dumbing-down-education-key-to-dismantling-america-paves-way-for-new-world-order-alex-newman_4183740.html

THE HILL
— GOP Rep. Mary Miller announces reelection bid with Trump endorsement – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/587872-gop-rep-mary-miller-announces-reelection-bid-with-trump-endorsement-sets-up

CNN
— Trump endorses Rep. Mary Miller against Rep. Rodney Davis despite pleas from leadership not to get involved in primary – Melanie Zanona
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/donald-trump-mary-miller-2022/index.html

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WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans and Democrats divided over Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump’s culpability, Post-UMD poll finds – Dan Balz, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/01/post-poll-january-6/

KEENE SENTINEL
— Legalizing marijuana violates federal law — but more states are doing it anyway – JACOB FISCHLER
https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/national_world/legalizing-marijuana-violates-federal-law-but-more-states-are-doing-it-anyway/article_d6b211eb-5a9f-5090-9f35-2fa559249dfd.html

NEWSWEEK
— Trump Movement Poses ‘Existential Threat’ to America: New York Times Editorial Board – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-movement-poses-existential-threat-america-new-york-times-editorial-board-1664823

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— COMMENT: New York Magazine exists to elect and reelect Democrats.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/rights-blue-states-may-lose-gop-returns-power.html

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote lifestyles that lead to homelessness.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/01/01/how-the-us-criminalizes-homelessness/

December 30 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports record-high 30,386 new cases, 87 deaths. IL adopts CDC quarantine guidelines.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-test/11406919/
— Woman beaten, robbed by 8 people on Lakeview sidewalk; 2nd group robbery reported at CTA Red Line. Chicago police warn of 20 other similar crimes in Lakeview, Lincoln Park over last 2 months. – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/lakeview-chicago-crime-robbery-muggings/11404648/
— Woman shot outside Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Westmont. Suspect fled the scene and is not in custody, Westmont spokesperson says.
https://abc7chicago.com/hilton-chicago-oak-brook-hills-resort-conference-center-shooting-hotel-westmont/11404826/
— Illinois using SMART health card with personal vaccine QR code to prove you’re vaccinated – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-vaccine-qr-code-smart-health-card-vax-verify-vaccination/11407825/

NBC5
— Illinois Obliterates Daily COVID Record, With More Than 30K New Cases in Single Day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-obliterates-daily-covid-record-with-more-than-30k-new-cases-in-single-day/2718252/

FOX32
— Illinois launches Vax Verify system to confirm vaccination status for residents
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1018080

WGN RADIO
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin: Self-defense not a viable argument for Oakbrook Center shooters
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/dupage-county-states-attorney-robert-berlin-self-defense-not-a-viable-argument-for-oak-brook-shopping-center-shooters/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Federal court dismisses lawsuits sought to fight state redistricting map. The suits, brought by state Republicans, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), and the East St. Louis Branch of the NAACP, argued that the redistricting map passed by the Democrats last summer disenfranchised minority voters in some districts. – Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2021/12/30/22860312/federal-court-dismisses-lawsuits-illinois-republicans-2-others-redistricting-map-fight
— Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton tests positive for COVID-19. The lieutenant governor, who was fully vaccinated and boosted, had only mild symptoms Thursday. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/30/22860002/juliana-stratton-tests-positive-covid-illinois-lt-gov-coronavirus
— State lawmakers slash January legislative session due to COVID-19 surge. Lawmakers will meet for just one day in Springfield as the state sees its highest coronavirus caseloads of the pandemic. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/30/22859948/illinois-capitol-springfield-legislative-session-canceled-covid-january
— Illinois obliterates daily COVID-19 case record with more than 30K positive tests. With cases, hospitalizations and deaths rising rapidly, officials are urging more residents to get vaccinated and boosted. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/30/22860227/illinois-coronavirus-record-high-cases-30000-covid-omicron-vaccine-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Amid record-breaking COVID-19 spike, Illinois driver’s license facilities will temporarily close; lieutenant governor infected – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-covid-lieutenant-governor-stratton-20211230-f5qorea7xjgshezyem2rui72i4-story.html
— Food pantries have worked overtime to meet demand. Our neighbors still need our help. – KELLIE O’CONNELL
(COMMENT: Soon, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, everyone in America will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) collecting welfare.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-food-pantries-chicago-need-20211229-2gstmyex5rczrmigiuwqntddbe-story.html
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-marijuana-st-1231-20211230-2olhqzn2b5bcbajqg7n5efwinu-story.html
— Federal court panel upholds Democratic-drawn state legislative districts – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-legislative-map-ruling-democrats-20211230-ol5cmwt5kff6bljqewlc4f64fi-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker urges hospitals to halt nonemergency surgeries amid record-breaking COVID-19 spike; lieutenant governor infected and driver’s facilities to close – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-covid-lieutenant-governor-stratton-20211230-f5qorea7xjgshezyem2rui72i4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Opioid task force to get $200K from DuPage County, where such overdoses are up 17% – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211230/opioid-task-force-to-get-200k-from-dupage-county-where-such-overdoses-are-up-17
— Illinois records 30,386 new COVID-19 cases, most ever in one day – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211230/illinois-records-30386-new-covid-19-cases-most-ever-in-one-day

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Court upholds new Illinois legislative maps. A federal court rejected complaints from Republicans and Black and Latino groups that the remap plan is unfair. Barring a long-shot appeal, the new maps will be in place for 2022 elections. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-legislative-maps-upheld-federal-court

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— COVID-19 delays start of 2022 General Assembly; drafting a state budget remains a priority – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/12/30/covid-affects-start-illinois-2022-general-assembly/9022002002/
— Replacement for outgoing Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope remains uncertain – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2021/12/30/illinois-commission-deadlocked-replacement-inspector-general/9054296002/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Madison County crafting 500-plus ballot styles for June – Scott Cousins,
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/County-gearing-up-for-a-late-primary-election-16732336.php

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Five-term Congressman Rodney Davis works to meet people in new 35-county district, including the QC area – Jonathan Turner
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/five-term-congressman-works-to-meet-people-in-new-35-county-district-including-the-qc-area/

WAND TV
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to be LGBTQers.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/state-releases-guidance-to-protect-transgender-nonbinary-gender-non-conforming-students/article_019dad66-698c-11ec-a87a-6729b32dd6dd.html

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— OMICRON SURGE ‘UNLIKE ANYTHING WE’VE SEEN’; 30,386 ILLINOIS CASES, 1,130 IN KANE; 5,689 IN ILLINOIS HOSPITALS Omicron Surge ‘Unlike Anything We’ve Seen’; U.S. Children Hospitalized in Record Numbers; At-Home Tests Less Sensitive To Omicron.
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2021/12/covid-19-update-omicron-surge-unlike-anything-weve-seen-30386-illinois-cases-1130-in-kane-5689-in-illinois-hospitals/

LAKE & MCHENRY COUNTY SCANNER
— Federal court delays new law that will prohibit Illinois jails from housing ICE detainees amid lawsuit appeal. – Sam Borcia
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2021/12/30/federal-court-delays-new-law-that-will-prohibit-illinois-jails-from-housing-ice-detainees-following-lawsuit/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives compares Lightfoot to ‘Mrs. O’Leary’s cow’ following new vaccine mandate – Solange DeLisle
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/616563020-ives-compares-lightfoot-to-mrs-o-leary-s-cow-following-new-vaccine-mandate

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Conservatives blast AMA’s woke advice on how medical professionals should talk about race – Kery Murakami
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/30/conservatives-warn-dangers-medical-associations-wo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— US maintains high death rate due to COVID-19 despite lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccines – Cassidy Morrison
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/us-maintains-high-death-rate-due-to-covid-19-despite-lockdowns-mask-mandates-and-vaccines

FOX NEWS
— Trump will get GOP’s 2024 nomination if he wants it, Lindsey Graham says – Dom Calicchio
https://sports.yahoo.com/trump-gop-apos-2024-nomination-100252204.html

BREITBART
— Facebook Censors Thomas Paine Quote as ‘False Information’ – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2021/12/30/report-facebook-censors-thomas-paine-quote-as-false-information/

THE HILL
— Nearly three-quarters of GOP doubt legitimacy of Biden’s win: poll – MAX GREENWOOD
(COMMENT: Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/587700-nearly-three-quarters-of-gop-doubt-legitimacy-of-bidens-win-poll

WASHINGTON POST
— Can the IRS Be Trusted With Your Data? – Stephen L. Carter
(COMMENT: In 1978, Money Magazine published a 4-page article about my wife and I. The article reads like Money Magazine took advice from my Democrat IRS superiors on how to paint my education deductions as being improper. The article hints/implies/argues/shouts that the graduate business courses that I took at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I took at DePaul 1976-1980 a) did not relate to my job duties, b) did not maintain or improve my job skills, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, d) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” and e) were a distraction. Money Magazine and IRS would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/can-the-irs-be-trusted-with-your-data/2021/12/30/c8ad5c76-697d-11ec-9390-eae241f4c8b1_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Accept that you’ll likely spend more money in 2022 than you did in 2021. – Julia Carpenter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/consider-this-your-permission-to-spend-more-in-2022-11640821151

BUSINESS INSIDER
— After the Facebook whistleblower came forward, the company reportedly tried to discredit her reputation among politicians – Ben Gilbert
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who discredit me with Republican politicians. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) past leaders of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, d) past and present conservative and religious leaders, e) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and g) those who I have sued. I would focus on those who destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they disapprove of those who share my demographics.)
https://news.yahoo.com/facebook-whistleblower-came-forward-company-185147003.html

TIMES NEWS EXPRESS
— Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls House Freedom Caucus members ‘grifters’
https://timesnewsexpress.com/news/newsusa/texas-rep-dan-crenshaw-calls-house-freedom-caucus-members-grifters/

NEWSWEEK
— Just 21 Percent of Republicans Say Biden ‘Probably’ or ‘Definitely’ Won in 2020: Poll – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/just-21-percent-republicans-say-biden-probably-definitely-won-2020-poll-1664390
— Republican Adam Kinzinger Rips Trump ‘Lies’ After He Makes Statement About 1/6 Committee – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-rips-trump-lies-after-he-makes-statement-about-1-6-committee-1664458

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Why The View Is Struggling to Find a New Token Conservative – Eric Levitz
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/12/why-the-view-is-struggling-to-find-a-new-token-conservative.html

December 29 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 21,098 new cases, 50 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-test/11402700/
— US sets new record for highest number of COVID-19 cases per day. New cases per day have more than doubled over the past two weeks, eclipsing the old mark of 250,000, set in mid-January. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-record-cases-cdc-us-coronavirus/11403323/

FOX32
— Big changes coming to gun owners in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/big-changes-coming-to-gun-owners-in-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CPS extends deadline for at-home COVID-19 tests after drop boxes overflow with kits; CTU criticizes screening ‘chaos’ – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-test-kits-20211229-vafnqsv3w5gnneg632bhwbx32q-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Heated words, then gunfire. Two men charged with shooting at each other as shoppers ran for cover at Oakbrook Center mall. A total of twelve shots were fired in the gun battle as 15,000 to 20,000 people were shopping at the mall two days before Christmas. – Emmanuel Camarillo
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/29/22858352/2-charged-oakbrook-center-mall-gunfight

DAILY HERALD
— Authorities: Fight in line at pretzel store led to Oakbrook Center shooting – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211229/authorities-fight-in-line-at-pretzel-store-led-to-oakbrook-center-shooting
— Wheaton College to host Jan. 18 conversation with Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20211229/wheaton-college-to-host-jan-18-conversation-with-nebraska-sen-ben-sasse

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/12/29/japan-should-reject-rahm-emanuel-appointment-as-us-ambassador/

ILLINOIS VALLEY TIMES
— State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria): Pritzker has ‘turned his back on the rights of Illinois parents’ – Glenn Minnis
https://illinoisvalleytimes.com/stories/617578121-stoller-pritzker-has-turned-his-back-on-the-rights-of-illinois-parents

WSIL TV
— ‘Slow-motion insurrection’: How GOP seizes election power – AP
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/illinois/slow-motion-insurrection-how-gop-seizes-election-power/article_d20f6ccb-16aa-57a3-bdcb-e322b265a86c.html

ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage County Board member Peter DiCianni from Elmhurst was rebuked Wednesday by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin for telling reporters that he was speaking on behalf of Berlin. – David Giuliani
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dupage-prosecutor-chides-elmhurst-politician-203236023.html

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso has questioned the pandemic-related mandates issued by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker. But he doesn’t suggest the governor is some sort of dictator. –
David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/pritzker-dictator-dont-expect-burr-ridge-mayor-say-so

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Why Rep. Rodney Davis chose Congress over governor’s race – Matt Sheehan
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/top-stories/on-the-record-why-rep-rodney-davis-chose-congress-over-governors-race/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO GOP DEMANDS LIGHTFOOT END VACCINE PROOF MANDATE BEFORE BEGINNING JAN 3
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/lightfoot-more-focused-on-covid-mandates-than-chicago-crime-chicago-gop-says.html
— GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES BEGIN RESPONDING TO ILLINOIS’ NEW VACCINE QC CODE PROGRAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/gubernatorial-candidates-begin-responding-to-illinois-new-vaccine-qc-code-program.html
— ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES VACCINE STATUS APP WITH QR CODE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/illinois-announces-vaccine-status-app-with-qr-code.html
— SD GOVERNOR CALLS ON BIDEN TO RESCIND ALL MANDATES AFTER HE CLAIMS ‘THERE IS NO FEDERAL SOLUTION’ TO PANDEMIC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/sd-governor-calls-on-biden-to-rescind-all-mandates-after-he-claims-there-is-no-federal-solution-to-p.html

FOX NEWS
— Three ways parents can keep fighting the good fight in 2022. Whether it was fighting CRT or intense COVID-19 rules, parents could look around and see others in the same fight in 2021. – Karol Markowicz
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/parents-good-fight-2022-karol-markowicz
— Critical race theory, left-wing ideas ruining medical field, critics argue. – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/us/critical-race-theory-medical-field

AMERICAN THINKER
— ‘I’m a Fauci groupie.’ MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace declares – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/im_a_fauci_groupie_msnbc_host_nichole_wallace_declares.html

BREITBART
— Eleven Shot on Monday Alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/29/eleven-shot-on-monday-alone-in-mayor-lori-lightfoots-chicago/

BLAZE
— Amid Chicago smash-and-grab crime surge, Mayor Lori Lightfoot blames stores. ‘She’s so ridiculous’
https://www.theblaze.com/shows/the-rubin-report/lori-lightfoot-chicago-crime

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Awful Year We Just Lived Through – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/29/the-awful-year-we-just-lived-through/

NEWSMAX
— Trump-Appointed Judges Rule Out Comparisons Between Jan. 6, Portland – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/federal-judges-january-6-portland-trump/2021/12/29/id/1050302/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Facebook and Instagram Censor Founding Father Thomas Paine – Brian Bradley
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/brian-bradley/2021/12/29/facebook-and-instagram-censor-founding-father-thomas

COLLEGE FIX
— Oberlin College paper refuses to apologize for article about local Republican leader – MATT LAMB
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) past leaders of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, d) past and present conservative and religious leaders, e) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and g) those who I have sued. I would focus on those who destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they disapprove of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/oberlin-college-paper-refuses-to-apologize-for-article-about-local-republican-leader/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Kamala Harris Is a Diversity Hire – Adam B. Coleman
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2021/12/29/kamala_harris_is_a_diversity_hire_559650.html

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Senate Republicans Moving to Ban Federal Funds for Cities and States That Let Non-Citizens Vote. “if states and localities do let those who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections, they shouldn’t get U.S. citizen taxpayer money” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/senate-republicans-moving-to-ban-federal-funds-for-cities-and-states-that-let-non-citizens-vote/
— U. North Carolina-Greensboro Lecturer Defends Critical Race Theory, Says ‘Whiteness is a Disease’ – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/university-lecturer-defends-critical-race-theory-says-whiteness-is-a-disease/
— Social Justice Agenda is Damaging Academic Freedom. “Western universities have gradually but decisively moved away from the Enlightenment ideal.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/social-justice-agenda-is-damaging-academic-freedom/

EPOCH TIMES
— Turning Point USA AmericaFest Part 2: Not All Blacks Are Democrat – BEAU DAVIDSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/turning-point-usa-americafest-part-2-black-not-all-democrat_4182092.html
— Biden Wants to ‘Woke’ Up Your Doctor – Wesley J. Smith
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-wants-to-woke-up-your-doctor_4184467.html

THE HILL
— 29 percent of GOP support efforts to charge accused Jan. 6 rioters: poll – MONIQUE BEALS
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/587561-only-28-percent-of-gop-support-efforts-to-charge-jan-6-rioters-poll

POLITICO
— COMMENT: What percent of your school board members are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/29/republicans-education-wars-school-board-races-526053

WASHINGTON POST
— In the face of hostility at Chicago gay bars, two Black lesbians create their own. Nobody’s Darling quickly becomes a haven for outcasts and ‘a perfect cauldron of our differences’ – Richard Morgan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/12/29/nobodys-darling-lesbian-queer-bar/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook’s Pushback: Stem the Leaks, Spin the Politics, Don’t Say Sorry. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg drove response to disclosures about company’s influence; sending deputies to testify in Congress – Keach Hagey, Georgia Wells, Emily Glazer, Deepa Seetharaman, and Jeff Horwitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-whistleblower-pushback-political-spin-zuckerberg-11640786831

FORBES
— Ways To Foster An Inclusive Mindset In Your Organization – Fardad Zabetian
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, organizations promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by getting rid of their members who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/12/29/ways-to-foster-an-inclusive-mindset-in-your-organization/
— Harvard Has Dropped Its SAT Requirement, But Don’t Expect More Diversity – Natalie Wexler
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/2021/12/29/harvard-has-dropped-its-sat-requirement-but-dont-expect-more-diversity/?sh=2852fdc078c2

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Artificial Intelligence Hiring Bias Spurs Scrutiny and New Regs – Erin Mulvaney
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/artificial-intelligence-hiring-bias-spurs-scrutiny-and-new-regs

December 28 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 20,804 new cases, 96 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-test/11397924/

NBC5
— 50 New Illinois Laws Going Into Effect in 2022
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/50-new-illinois-laws-going-into-effect-in-2022/2716370/
— Illinois Among 5 States Where Pediatric Hospitalizations Are Rising Most
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-among-5-states-where-pediatric-hospitalizations-are-rising-most-analysis/2716688/

FOX32
— Illinois lost 122,000 residents in 2021 — largest decline in state history
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lost-122000-residents-in-2021-largest-decline-in-state-history
— Burr Ridge, Orland Park will defy Cook County’s new COVID mandate requiring proof of vaccination
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/burr-ridge-orland-park-will-defy-cook-countys-new-covid-mandate-requiring-proof-of-vaccination

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois sets another grim COVID-19 record: Highest average daily case count since start of pandemic – JEREMY GORNER and JOE MAHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-covid-illinois-chicago-spike-20211228-ky7j3c4qx5agje7n5ufg6estqq-story.html
— Minimum wage bump coming, Juneteenth to become a state holiday: Here are the new laws taking effect Jan. 1 in Illinois – DAN PETRELLA and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-new-laws-2022-20211228-mt5petesyngj7p6zphqizhcpm4-story.html
— My college students seem to have lost their drive to engage. The pandemic has wounded all of us. – DAVID W. BERNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-education-pandemic-pause-20211228-t25dz5gkinebpna2w7e7ymuyze-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— New COVID-19 cases top 20,000 for second time this week, for a 15% positive-test rate – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211228/new-covid-19-cases-top-20000-for-second-time-this-week-for-a-15-positive-test-rate
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20211228/marijuana-dispensary-opens-near-aurora-outlet-mall
— Northern Illinois Food Bank awards $454,000 in grants to 18 pantries – Rick West
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211228/northern-illinois-food-bank-awards-454000-in-grants-to-18-pantries

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— If you steal something, you must report it as income, IRS says. – BAILEY ALDRIDGE
https://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/national/article256887637.html

RANDOLPH COUNTY HERALD TRIBUNE
— State Rep. Friess launches campaign for reelection
https://www.randolphcountyheraldtribune.com/news/20211228/state-rep-friess-launches-campaign-for-reelection

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Coronavirus Cases Surge In Naperville Ahead Of New Year. Total active COVID-19 cases in Naperville increased by more than 50 percent in the past week, according to the county health department. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/coronavirus-cases-surge-naperville-ahead-new-year

WHEATON PATCH
— Coronavirus Cases Surge In Wheaton Ahead Of New Year. The week’s total active COVID-19 cases in Wheaton nearly doubled compared to the previous week, according to the county health department. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/coronavirus-cases-surge-wheaton-ahead-new-year

ORLAND PARK PATCH
— Orland Park Board To Introduce Resolution Against Vax Mandate. Mayor Keith Pekau is set to discuss a resolution stating the village board will not enforce the new mandate, according to board documents. – Eileen O’Gorman
https://patch.com/illinois/orlandpark/orland-park-board-introduce-resolution-against-vax-mandate

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Won’t Enforce Vaccine Mandate. Mayor Gary Grasso’s position appears to be linked to his GOP congressional campaign. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-wont-enforce-vaccine-mandate

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Critical race theory takes aim at immigration law – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/28/critical-race-theory-takes-aim-immigration-law/
— ‘The View’ ‘struggling’ to fix Republican-free lineup – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/28/inside-beltway-view-struggling-fix-republican-free/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DeSantis takes action against communist China and ‘woke corporations’ – Heather Hamilton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/desantis-takes-action-against-communist-china-and-woke-corporations
— TikTok knocks Google out of first place for most popular website – Heather Hamilton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tiktok-knocks-google-out-of-first-place-for-most-popular-website

NEW YORK POST
— ‘You’re a disgrace’: Chicago 911 dispatcher slams mayor over surge in crime – Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
https://nypost.com/2021/12/28/chicago-911-dispatcher-slams-mayor-over-surge-in-crime/

FOX NEWS
— ‘The Ingraham Angle’ on Biden’s COVID ‘fear-mongering,’ green energy agenda
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/the-ingraham-angle-bidens-covid-fear-mongering-green-energy-agenda
— ‘Hannity’ on Biden’s mishandling of COVID, Chicago violence
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/hannity-on-the-mishandling-of-the-covid-pandemic-by-the-biden-administration-and-their-real-objective

AMERICAN THINKER
— The hunt for a GOP punching bag to succeed Meghan McCain on ‘The View’ isn’t going well – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/the_hunt_for_a_gop_punching_bag_to_staff_the_view_isnt_going_well.html

BREITBART
— Victor Davis Hanson: Elites Are Destroying America with Globalism, Leftism, and Tribalism – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/28/exclusive-victor-davis-hanson-elites-are-destroying-america-with-globalism-leftism-and-tribalism/

DAILY CALLER
— Meghan McCain Warns Democrats About Becoming Party That Believes Parents Shouldn’t ‘Have Any Say’ In What Kids Are Taught – KATIE JERKOVICH
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/27/meghan-mccain-democrats-parents-homeschooling/
— MSNBC Panel Calls ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Dad An Insurrectionist, Suggests CIA Investigation – SHAKHZOD YULDOSHBOEV
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/28/msnbc-nicole-wallace-lets-go-brandon-jared-schmeck-insurrectionist/

FEDERALIST
— Nikole Hannah-Jones Says What The Rest Of The Left Won’t Admit Out Loud – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/28/nikole-hannah-jones-says-what-the-rest-of-the-left-wont-admit-out-loud/

NEWSMAX
— Florida Leads Nation in Migration, Immigration Growth – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/us/florida-us-population-migration/2021/12/28/id/1050169/

PJ MEDIA
— Racist Minnesota School Board Votes to Segregate Minority Teachers, Pay People Less Based on Skin Color. – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2021/12/28/racist-school-board-votes-to-segregate-minority-teachers-pay-people-less-based-on-skin-color-n1544961

NEW AMERICAN
— “Ghost Flights” Flew Illegal Aliens into Pennsylvania on Christmas Night – Luis Miguel
https://thenewamerican.com/ghost-flights-flew-illegal-aliens-into-pennsylvania-on-christmas-night/

POST MILLENNIAL
— CNN, MSNBC ratings PLUMMET as Americans turn their backs on woke, liberal media. News networks have experienced a drastic dip in viewership in 2021, with left-leaning outlets faring the worst. – Hannah Nightingale
https://thepostmillennial.com/cnn-msnbc-ratings-plummet-as-americans-turn-their-backs-on-liberal-woke-media

EPOCH TIMES
— Report Puts Fauci’s Retirement at $350K Per Year, Biggest in US Government Pension History – Mark Tapscott
https://www.theepochtimes.com/report-puts-faucis-retirement-at-350k-per-year-biggest-in-us-government-pension-history_4181919.html
— Finland Man Blows Up His Tesla After Claiming to Face $22,000 Replacement Battery Bill – Katabella Roberts
https://www.theepochtimes.com/finland-man-blows-up-his-tesla-car-after-facing-22000-replacement-battery-bill_4176175.html

WESTERN JOURNAL
— GOP Finally Moves to Brutally Punish Cities, States That Allow Noncitizens to Vote – Samantha Chang
https://www.westernjournal.com/gop-finally-moves-brutally-punish-cities-states-allow-noncitizens-vote/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Candace Owens on Trump’s Vaccine Comments: People Are Forgetting Where Trump Gets His News – Elizabeth Stauffer
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents want everyone to get their government and political news and commentary from them, and from them only. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://ijr.com/owens-trumps-vaccine-comments-people-forgetting-trump-gets-his-news/

THE HILL
— Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Kwanzaa ‘a fake religion created by a psychopath’ “Stop. It’s a fake religion.” – Jenna Romaine
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/587464-marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-kwanzaa-a-fake
— Rep. Bobby Rush tests positive in breakthrough case. – JOSEPH CHOI
https://thehill.com/homenews/587461-rep-bobby-rush-tests-positive-in-breakthrough-case
— Pentagon goes on offense vs GOP on vaccine mandates – ELLEN MITCHELL
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/587414-pentagon-goes-on-offense-vs-gop-on-vaccine-mandates

POLITICO
— Which 2024 Candidates Won 2021? This time, it’s actually not too early to game out the next presidential contest. The potential contenders are already maneuvering. – BILL SCHER
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/12/28/which-2024-candidates-won-2021-525749

FORBES
— Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Retirement Pay Will Exceed $350,000 Per Year – The Largest In U.S. Federal Government History – Adam Andrzejewski
(COMMENT: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $132,845/year in today’s dollars. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $54,864/year today a) because my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me to resign in 1969 when I was 20 years old, b) because my Democrat IRS superiors refused to promote me beyond GS-12, c) because my Democrat GAO superiors refused to promote me beyond GS-13, and d) because my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old and had worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and had almost a year of unused sick leave. Generally, you reach the 80% limitation when you have worked for the federal government for 42 years not including accumulated sick leave; that would have been 2010 for me. 80% of GS-13 Step 10 salary is $106,276/year. 80% of GS-14 Step 10 salary is $125,583/year. 80% of GS-15 Step 10 salary and Senior Executive Service salary is $138,000/year.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2021/12/28/dr-anthony-faucis-retirement-pay-will-exceed-350000-per-year–the-largest-in-us-federal-government-history/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fauci has 55 years of service as a federal employee. For the second year in a row, Fauci was the most highly compensated federal employee and out earned the president, four star generals, and roughly 4.3 million of his colleagues. As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Fauci earned $434,312 in 2020, the latest year available, up from $417,608 in 2019. . .Federal employees with Fauci’s length of service can retire to earn “80 percent of [their] high-3 average salary, plus credit for [their] sick leave,” according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. . .So, at this point, we can use only the last three published years of his salary — 2018: $399,625; 2019: $417,608; and 2020: $434,312 — to calculate his potential retirement earnings. Dr. Fauci earned a total of $1.252 million from 2018-2020 in salary as a federal employee. If he’d left federal service at the end of FY2020, figuring 80% of his highest three-year average, would mean a federal pension of $333,745 a year, plus cost-of-living increases (($1,251,545/3) x 80% = $333,745). However, Fauci’s unpublished FY2021 and FY2022 salaries are likely commensurate, if not higher than his 2020 salary. Therefore, his retirement pay would be closer to $347,500 a year. (($1,302,936/3) x 80%).

OPM
— SALARY TABLE 2022-CHI
(COMMENT: In 2022 dollars, I earned a) $136,387/year working for GAO in 1997, b) $104,915/year working for GAO in 1986, c) $99,994/year working for IRS in 1980, d) $88,229/year working for IRS in 1974, e) $73,611/year working for IRS in 1973, f) $60,840/year working for IRS in 1972, g) $49,738/year working for IRS in 1971, h) $18.40/hour working for the Post Office in 1969, and $17.25/hour working for the Post Office in 1966. My 2022 Civil Service Retirement System pension will be $58,101/year. That is a) $2,739/year less than what my IRS salary was in 1972 in today’s dollars and b) only 43% what my GAO salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.)
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2022/CHI.pdf

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Is 2022 the start of big time inflation? – Mike Causey
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2021/12/is-2022-the-start-of-big-time-inflation/

CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY
— MAY 19, 2014 FLASHBACK: A wealth of advice. Nearly $2 billion flowed through consultants in 2003-2004 federal elections. – Sandy Bergo
(COMMENT: I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who have acted like they took advice from my critics/opponents a) to not read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to blame me and my newsletters for all their problems, for all your problems, for all my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. Previously, my critics/opponents blamed what I did raising funds from DuPage County Republicans so that they could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019 and my serving as a) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, b) a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, c) the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010, d) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and e) an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2000-2004.)
https://publicintegrity.org/politics/elections/campaign-consultants/a-wealth-of-advice/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the 2004 federal races, more than $1.85 billion flowed through a professional corps of consultants whose influence plays an important, though largely unexamined, role in the unrelenting escalation of campaign spending, a groundbreaking Center for Public Integrity study has found. The money going to these consultants amounted to more than half of the total spending by presidential candidates, national party committees, general election candidates for Congress, and so-called “527”s — independent political groups. The high cost of running for office raises concerns because fundraising demands can ultimately bind elected officials to special interest donors and lobbyists who help with fundraising — deepening the widely held perception that politicians serve the interests of large contributors over those of constituents. Potential candidates who can’t meet the fundraising demands are shut out.)

CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS
— How to Give Political Email Readers What They Want – Mindy Serin
https://campaignsandelections.com/campaigntech/how-to-give-political-email-readers-what-they-want/
— 7 Ways to Improve Your Next Campaign Plan – Caitlin Huxley
https://campaignsandelections.com/industry-news/7-ways-to-improve-your-next-campaign-plan/
— 4 Common Campaign Myths About Investing Early in Research – Brent Buchanan, Ethan Todd
https://campaignsandelections.com/industry-news/4-common-campaign-myths-about-investing-early-in-research/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Rating President Biden on the Issues. Most Voters Give Biden ‘Poor’ Rating on Crime, Immigration
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/rating_president_biden_on_the_issues_dec28