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June 2 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— ‘We will end it now’: Trump threatens to deploy US military unless states halt violent protests – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/we-will-end-it-now-trump-threatens-to-deploy-us-military-unless-states-halt-violent-protests/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Looting and shattered windows in downtown Naperville as rally turns violent; one person injured and taken by ambulance – ERIN HEGARTY, SARAH FREISHTAT and SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-downtown-naperville-george-floyd-protest-st-0603-20200601-ry55gnuibjaivcnbeamfaazru4-story.html
— Aurora’s police chief joined peaceful protests. Rioters wreaked havoc in the downtown hours later. – MEGAN JONES and STACY ST. CLAIR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to promote a “peaceful protest” is to promote a riot.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-aurora-chicago-protests-looting-fires-george-floyd-20200601-3degrum3ojbaphh2ladqsy22me-story.html
— Widespread looting overshadows peaceful protests in Chicago and beyond, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker battles President Donald Trump
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-monday-20200601-2wuvizdd5za6fie4ruruvnsoju-story.html
— Oak Park businesses damaged, graffiti widespread, police say, in fallout after George Floyd death – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-protest-looting-tl-0604-20200601-yy7qhjwvxjb7hkhsuzrqdjgshm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Inciting violence and unwilling to unite the nation, President Trump drives America to the brink.” Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters force members of the following groups to buy more firearms and to buy more ammunition for their personal safety: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-opinion-trump-protests-america-brink-20200602-m75dnnfefzaihhqer7ob4aqi5q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use police problems to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-protests-george-floyd-laquan-mcdonald-police-deaths-20200602-rois6ifmpbh2nm4wt5vrhcvyrm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s threat to label antifa a ‘terrorist organization’ is a threat to free speech.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-antifa-free-speech-noah-feldman-20200601-il5dljk3rnddxfxj7yd6vonkg4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to promote a “peaceful protest” is to promote a riot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-george-floyd-organizing-jahmal-cole-20200601-gdgjx2exybcozeiesbrmi6x224-story.html
— Joliet mayor declares state of emergency, curfew after Sunday mayhem – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-joliet-state-of-emergency-mayhem-20200601-lqzwuxpnerh7zp2lekyjxn4vsu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump poised to mobilize military: ‘These are acts of domestic terror’ “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them,” Trump said. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21277542/trump-mobilizing-military-acts-domestic-terror
— Chicago pot shop ‘destroyed’; 3 others hit Mission, 8554 S. Commercial, was overrun by 40-50 people, including some who were armed, its owner said. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/6/1/21277325/chicago-pot-shops-looted-mission-dispensary-herbal-care-center-thc-d33
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters focus on getting minorities to hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21277048/u-s-census-gerrymandering-african-american-latinx-latino-voters

DAILY HERALD
— Vandals, looters damage downtown Naperville businesses – Robert Sanchez and Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/vandals-looters-damage-downtown-naperville-businesses-
— Looters strike stores in Waukegan, Beach Park – Doug Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/looters-strike-stores-in-waukegan-beach-park
— Liquor, cellphone stores looted in Elgin – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/liquor-cellphone-stores-looted-in-elgin

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago business can add insurance sticker shock to effects of riots Property coverage for business already was rising 20 percent before the nightly looting sprees. Predictions are prices will go up even more now for urban establishments. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/chicago-business-can-add-insurance-sticker-shock-effects-riots

WBEZ
— Governors Push Back On Trump’s Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest – SCOTT NEUMAN (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they want more riots to defeat Trump? Democrat leaders have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they will get Blacks to riot if Republicans are elected.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/02/867565338/governors-push-back-on-trumps-threat-to-deploy-federal-troops-to-quell-unrest

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Several downtown buildings vandalized; protesters march to Springfield Police headquarters – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200601/several-downtown-buildings-vandalized-protesters-march-to-springfield-police-headquarters
— Additional state police, National Guard troops assigned across state – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200601/additional-state-police-national-guard-troops-assigned-across-state

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— ‘Massive’ police presence in Rockford after second night of looting
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200601/rsquomassiversquo-police-presence-in-rockford-after-second-night-of-looting

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Trump to governors — “Most of you are weak.” – AP
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-trump-to-governors—-most-of-you-are-weak/article_0c264f3a-6785-5f1e-9496-e0a7dd403b26.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— More than 1,000 gather for peaceful protest at Illinois Statehouse – PETER HANCOCK
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/more-than-1-000-gather-for-peaceful-protest-at-illinois-statehouse/article_bb88518e-c4d5-5130-a88b-e92c391179bf.html

RIVER BENDER
— Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes – AP
https://www.riverbender.com/sports-news/details.cfm?id=305766

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Lombard man charged with attempted terrorism at village complex
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/06/01/lombard-man-charged-with-attempted-terrorism-at-village-complex/aom0fee/
— Two killed, at least 60 arrested during rioting in Cicero
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/06/02/two-killed-at-least-60-arrested-during-rioting-in-cicero/aavl59b/

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton Police Department Evening Community Update
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=412
(FROM THE UPDATE: Earlier this evening Governor JB Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation to expedite the use of state resources, personnel and equipment to help municipalities keep residents safe; DuPage County was one of the nine named counties. The Governor also activated an additional 250 members of the Illinois National Guard and over a hundred Illinois State Police Troopers to support various jurisdictions throughout the state in their work to protect communities. Numerous communities surrounding Wheaton have continued to experience increased criminal activity including arson, criminal damage to property and vehicles, the looting of businesses, and some violent crime. Many of Wheaton’s businesses have chosen to board up or reduce their hours of operation during this time. The Wheaton Police Department will continue to protect our community with a heavy patrol presence in our business districts and residential neighborhoods until this ongoing countywide crisis is stabilized. The Wheaton Police Department will continue to be alert for potential threats to the community. If you witness criminal or suspicious activity, the Wheaton Police Department encourages you to get to a safe location and call 9-1-1 for police response.)

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Jared Kushner: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Hovering Too Near Trump – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/jared-kushner-the-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-hovering-too-near-trump/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Twitter Censors Trump Yet Keeps Khamenei’s Tweet Calling for Jihad Violence – Robert Spencer
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/twitter-censors-trump-yet-keeps-khameneis-tweet-calling-for-jihad-violence/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Gun sales surge 80% in May, says research firm – David Sherfinski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters force members of the following groups to buy more firearms and to buy more ammunition for their personal safety: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/1/gun-sales-surge-80-may-research-firm/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump is right, antifa are terrorists; they always were – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trump-is-right-antifa-are-terrorists-they-always-were

BREITBART
— IL Gov. Pritzker: ‘Racist,’ ‘Failure’ Trump Removed Protesters from Near White House for a ‘Moment’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/01/il-gov-pritzker-racist-failure-trump-removed-protesters-from-near-white-house-for-a-moment/
— IL Gov. Pritzker: God Is on the Side of the Protesters Cleared Out of Lafayette Square During Trump Church Visit – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/01/il-gov-pritzker-god-is-on-the-side-of-the-protesters-cleared-out-of-lafayette-square-during-trump-church-visit/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Riots: Democrat Chickens Come Home to Roost
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/01/riots-are-a-welcome-distraction-for-democrats/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— It’s Not A Protest, It’s Not A Riot, It’s A Revolution – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32621

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Vows to End Protests; Tear Gas Fired on Protesters Near White House – REUTERS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-end-protests-tear-gas-fired-on-protesters-near-white-house_3373013.html

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Do Not Personalize Rejection – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who have rejected me, b) the reasons they have given for rejecting me, and c) the real reasons. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, They reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. They focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
http://devotions1.lccharities.org/2020/06/02/do-not-personalize-rejection/

POLITICO
— ‘Domestic terrorist actors’ could exploit Floyd protests, DHS memo warns The memo cites “previous incidents of domestic terrorists exploiting First Amendment-protected events” as one reason for DHS’ concern of additional targeted violence. – BETSY WOODRUFF SWAN and NATASHA BERTRAND (DIERSEN: Who are the domestic terrorists in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? I certainly hope that law enforcement knows who all the domestic terrorists are in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/01/dhs-domestic-terrorists-protest-294342
— Fringe groups point finger back at Trump, Democrats – BEN SCHRECKINGER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois was a fringe group while I was its Chairman 2005-2012 and b) that Illinois Center Right Coalition was a fringe group while I served on its Steering Committee 2003-2007. I would focus on those who focused on destroying the aforesaid organizations, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/02/fringe-groups-trump-democrats-295728
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters unethically call rioters protesters.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/01/trump-slams-governors-as-weak-crackdown-on-protests-294023

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to call someone a racist today in America, is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs make it clear that they want to get rid of those who they call racist once and for all. Ever-increasingly, they call those who are members of the following groups racists: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-racist-history_n_5ed55612c5b600d92da909bc
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters paint rioters as being anti-racist demonstrators.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-threatens-deploy-military-against-anti-racist-protesters_n_5ed591f7c5b66eacb217a32e

REUTERS
— Biden meets black leaders, promises to earn African-American support amid protests – Trevor Hunnicutt (DIERSEN: In Illinois, if Schneider, Brady, and Durkin met with conservative leaders, who would they meet with? Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-biden/biden-meets-black-leaders-promises-to-earn-african-american-support-amid-protests-idUSKBN2382SI

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-hates crow over their success in making the George Floyd death an “anti-Trump cudgel.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/world/asia/george-floyd-protest-global.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/trump-st-johns-church-bible.html
— Police Target Journalists as Trump Blames ‘Lamestream Media’ for Protests “I’ve really never seen anything like this”: Reporters and news photographers describe being roughed up, arrested and shot with projectiles while covering demonstrations across the country. – Marc Tracy and Rachel Abrams
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/business/media/reporters-protests-george-floyd.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hating religious leader says that she is outraged and denounces Trump’s church visit after police clear protesters with tear gas.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/01/mariann-edgar-budde-slams-trump-church-visit-after-george-floyd-protesters-tear-gassed/5313842002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Handling of Trump Posts Prompt Facebook Employees to Stage Virtual Walkout Some staff take issue with company decision to allow the posts about social unrest to remain on the platform – Deepa Seetharaman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-employees-stage-virtual-walkout-over-trump-posts-11591034647
— FRONT PAGE: U.S. Economy Faces Projected 10-Year Recovery From Coronavirus Effects – Paul Hannon and Paul Kiernan (DIERSEN: What is your life expectancy? Mine is significantly reduced by my being obese and having type 2 diabetes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/decline-in-factory-output-eased-in-may-but-recovery-set-to-be-slow-11591006623
— Social Media Becomes Battleground Over Days of Street Protests Efforts to shape online narrative intensifies as unrest flares – Sarah E. Needleman and Sebastian Herrera
https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-media-becomes-battleground-over-days-of-street-protests-11591018647

FORBES
— Trump Says He May Use The Insurrection Act To Quell Protests⁠—Here’s What That Means – Lisette Voytko (DIERSEN: Who are the insurrection leaders in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? I certainly hope that law enforcement knows who all the insurrection leaders are in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2020/06/01/trump-could-use-the-insurrection-act-to-quell-protests-heres-what-that-means/

FACEBOOK
— Verifying the Identity of People Behind High-Reach Profiles – Anita Joseph and Michele Paselli (DIERSEN: What do you say to people who conceal their identity? What do you say to people who use others to do their dirty work, that is, to be their operatives or their dupes? I should write a book about such people, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/id-verification-high-reach-profiles/

TECH CRUNCH
— Facebook to verify the identities of some user profiles behind viral posts – Sarah Perez (DIERSEN: What do you say to people who conceal their identity? What do you say to people who use others to do their dirty work, that is, to be their operatives or their dupes? I should write a book about such people, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/01/facebook-to-verify-the-identities-of-some-user-profiles-behind-viral-posts/

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Trump threatens military force against protesters nationwide – AP
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2020/06/us-heads-into-a-new-week-shaken-by-violence-and-pandemic/

June 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago looting continues as nearly 700 arrested by police in unrest in wake of George Floyd’s death – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/society/nearly-700-arrested-by-chicago-police-amid-looting-protests-/6224450/
— President Trump calls governors ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-calls-governors-weak-urges-crackdown-on-protests/6224941/
— Trump warns of military deployment as George Floyd protests resume – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-warns-of-military-deployment-as-george-floyd-protests-resume/6225510/
— North Side protest marches on Lake Shore Drive
https://abc7chicago.com/society/live-large-peaceful-protest-marches-on-chicagos-north-side/6225780/
— Chicago curfew: Road closures around Loop in effect as Illinois National Guard called in; CTA resumes limited service Gov. Pritzker asks for Illinois National Guard’s assistance – Jessica D’Onofrio and Roz Varon
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/road-closures-in-effect-in-chicagos-loop-with-curfews-in-city-suburbs/6224470/

NBC5
— Chicago Looting, Protests: 911 Call Overload, Nearly 700 Arrests in 24 Hours
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-looting-demonstrators-march-transit-shut-down/2281679/
— Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation as Looting, Civil Unrest Continue Throughout State
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-issues-disaster-proclamation-as-looting-civil-unrest-continue-throughout-state/2282108/
— Naperville Implements Curfew, Looters and Police Clash in Cicero; Metra Suspends Service Again, Looters, Police Clash in Cicero
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-live-blog-tinley-park-asks-businesses-to-close-joliet-declares-state-of-emergency/2282041/
— CTA Announces it Will Suspend Service Monday Evening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cta-announces-it-will-suspend-service-monday-evening/2282311/

CBS2
— CTA Suspends Service Beginning At 9:30 p.m.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/01/cta-suspends-service-beginning-at-930-p-m/
— Marchers Turn Out For Peaceful Protest In Lakeview, Uptown In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death – Dave Savini
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/01/marchers-turn-out-for-peaceful-protest-in-lakeview-uptown-in-wake-of-george-floyds-death/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Civil unrest could influence Biden’s search for running mate – Alexandra Jaffe and Bill Barrow
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/civil-unrest-could-influence-bidens-search-for-running-mate

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Pritzker deploys National Guard troops to suburbs; disaster proclamation issued for several Illinois counties; CTA again suspending service; Lightfoot denies city favored downtown over neighborhoods
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200601-mrgv3rsz3fgztlu5lyrsyuolr4-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: Pritzker deploys National Guard troops to suburbs and issues disaster proclamation for several Illinois counties; Lightfoot denies city favored downtown over neighborhoods
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200601-mrgv3rsz3fgztlu5lyrsyuolr4-story.html
— Chicago marijuana dispensaries close indefinitely – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-marijuana-dispensaries-looted-20200601-622fkqyq4ffmtaiwv6yjil3cqe-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker accuses President Trump of ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric amid unrest that followed George Floyd’s death. Trump’s response: ‘I don’t like your rhetoric much either.’ – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-phone-call-20200601-xxs47ntgynbclfl3h4tw27tohm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In call, Trump urges governors ‘to dominate’ with arrests or look ‘like a bunch of jerks’; Pritzker hits back over White House rhetoric Gov. Pritzker, who was on the call, called President Trump out on his past remarks, saying they were only making things worse. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/1/21276990/in-call-governors-president-donald-trump-urges-arrests-you-have-dominate
— ‘Outsiders’ blamed for fomenting violence in Chicago, elsewhere as Trump declares Antifa a terrorist group ‘Despite hundreds of arrests, hundreds more violent criminals remain at large in Chicago, and unverified reports suggest more may be traveling here from other locations, with intent to continue the mayhem,’ Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276134/george-floyd-protests-officials-blame-differing-groups-outsiders-violence-antifa-lightfoot-hopkins
— Black Lives Matter claims police brutality against peaceful protesters Here’s what happening today after a weekend of protests, as well as vandalism and looting in Chicago following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21276963/chicago-protests-looting-george-floyd-live-blog
— Some 2,000 arrested over ‘chaotic’ weekend, and sheriff investigating who was behind orchestrated looting and vandalism “There’s definitely organization [to the looting] but as far as the overarching organization, that’s being looked at,” the sheriff said. Preckwinkle said she had “no idea whatsoever” who was behind it. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/1/21277148/arrests-weekend-looting-vandalism-protests-dart-preckwinkle-george-floyd
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/1/21277076/colin-kaepernick-racism-bigotry-george-floyd-phil-kadner
— Profane exchange: Lightfoot, chief City Council critic tussle over police tactics during looting Ald. Ray Lopez said the mayor told him he was “full of s–t” when he demanded to know her plan to protect neighborhoods. His response? “I told her, ‘F–k you. You don’t know what’s going on.’” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/1/21277272/chicago-protests-looting-city-council-police-lopez-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— More National Guard, state troopers deployed; disaster proclamations in suburbs – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/more-national-guard-state-troopers-deployed-disaster-proclamations-in-suburbs
— Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Aurora advise businesses to close ahead of planned protests – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/naperville-glen-ellyn-aurora-advise-businesses-to-close-ahead-of-planned-protests-
— Volunteers flock to downtown Aurora to help after night of violence and looting
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/volunteers-flock-to-downtown-aurora-to-help-after-night-of-violence-and-looting
— Schaumburg Twp, highway commissioner will challenge Mussman for House seat – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/schaumburg-twp-highway-commissioner-will-challenge-mussman-for-house-seat
— States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/states-cities-plead-for-virus-aid-as-congress-faces-crises
— ‘Listen Up, DuPage!’ episode explores fiscal management in time of crisis
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200601/listen-up-dupage–episode-explores-fiscal-management-in-time-of-crisis

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker calls out more National Guard troops The governor also tangled with President Trump today over rhetoric he termed “inflammatory.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-calls-out-more-national-guard-troops

WTTW
— Pritzker Calls Up 250 More Guardsmen to Assist Local Law Enforcement – Patty Wetli
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-calls-250-more-guardsmen-assist-local-law-enforcement

WBBM
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Expert Says Protests, Violence Are Part Of The Fabric Of American History National media continues to misunderstand dynamics of protest, professor says. – RACHEL PIERSON
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/expert-says-protests-violence-are-part-of-american-history

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGAPH
— Looters swarm Target, Walmart, other stores in Bloomington-Normal; ‘It’s senseless, it’s sad’ – ROGER MILLER
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/public_safety/update-looters-swarm-target-walmart-other-stores-in-bloomingon-normal-its-senseless-its-sad/article_0b2444ea-63bd-5763-ae5d-fdc211b495ee.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS & JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER & BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— In conference call, Pritzker tells Trump his rhetoric is ‘making it worse’ as protests rage on – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/in-conference-call-pritzker-tells-trump-his-rhetoric-is-making-it-worse-as-protests-rage/article_c858aab2-a450-11ea-bfcb-eb825d231261.html
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/pritzker-on-call-tells-trump-his-rhetoric-is-making-it-worse/article_a74b0552-6553-55ff-a2aa-794de5ebdbdd.html
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article243176741.html

JOURNAL COURIER
— A budget under the influence – Scott Reeder
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Commentary-A-budget-under-the-influence-15307522.php

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-took-shelter-in-white-house-bunker-as-protests-raged-2/
— With rare candor, employees protest Facebook’s Trump policy – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/facebook-employees-speak-out-against-company-over-trump/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Protests Are ‘An Outward Expression Of Something That Is Burning Within’ Black Americans – Editorial
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/protests-echo-long-hot-summer-1967#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Reporter Amy Jacobson sues Pritzker in federal court to gain access to news briefings – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/reporter-sues-pritzker-in-federal-court-to-gain-access-to-news-briefings/article_93e33218-a40d-11ea-b73e-d706baaba229.html

ROBERT FEDER
— WIND’s Amy Jacobson suing Pritzker over ban from media briefings
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/06/01/winds-amy-jacobson-suing-pritzker-ban-media-briefings/

BATAVIA PATCH
— Republican Leaders To Hand Out Care Packages Saturday In Batavia Local elected officials are set to distribute packages using a drive-thru, no-contact system at Pal Joey’s Restaurant – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/batavia/republican-leaders-hand-out-care-packages-saturday-batavia

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Galesburg “Let’s Start a Riot” Man Arrested for Minneapolis and Chicago Acts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/galesburg-lets-start-a-riot-man-arrested-for-minneapolis-and-chicago-acts/
— IL-14: Oberweis on George Floyd’s Violent Death
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/il-14-oberweis-on-george-floyds-violent-death/
— Pritzker and Franks Buddy Up in 2019
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-and-franks-buddy-up-in-2019/
— Prosecution in Lake County As Opposed to Cook County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/as-opposed-to-cook-county/
— Ugaste Wants to Help Small Business, Sees No Reason Big Box Stores Should Receive Preferential Treatment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/ugaste-wants-to-help-small-business-sees-no-reason-big-box-stores-should-receive-preferential-treatment/
— Antifa in Chicago?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/antifa-in-chicago

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Organized Rioters Attack U.S. Cities Across the State and Nation – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/organized-rioters-attack-u-s-cities-across-the-state-and-nation/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 6TH CD: IVES CONDEMNS RIOTING; CASTEN WITHHOLDS CRITICISM OF DESTRUCTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/6th-cd-ives-condemns-rioting-casten-withholds-criticism-of-destruction.html
— OBERWEIS CONDEMNS RIOTING; INCUMBENT LAUREN UNDERWOOD REMAINS SILENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/oberweis-condemns-rioting-incumbent-lauren-underwood-remains-silent.html
— WEYERMULLER: CHICAGO ENDURES A SUMMER OF PROTESTS AND RIOTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/weyermuller-chicago-endures-a-summer-of-protests-and-riots.html
— CALLS TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE IN ILLINOIS FALL BY 57%
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/calls-to-report-suspected-child-abuse-in-illinois-fall-by-57.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker calls up 250 more IL National Guard members, deploys 300 more ISP troopers for areas outside Chicago – Issues disaster proclamation for 9 counties – Says Trump has ”fanned the flames instead of bringing peace and calm” – Chicago requested “limited role” for National Guard – Of Trump: “I really think it is time to call for calm” – All community-based COVID-19 testing sites closed – “We’re being responsive as municipalities have asked us to step in” – “I don’t want to dominate peaceful protesters who have legitimate grievances” – On Trump spat: “I think people should know what we stand for” – ISP has “several different missions” – Disaster declaration gives flexibility
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-calls-up-250-more-il-national-guard-members-deploys-300-more-isp-troopers-for-areas-outside-chicago/
— ISP Director: Job is to allow people to be heard and not be drowned out by crime – “We’ve had requests for assistance from every part of the state” – No indication “of an organized structured group” – More ramp closures than anyone can recall – Says “different tone and tenor” today, and “we hope it stays that way” – Limitations of ILEAS prompts resource shifting – “This is different than other protests” – “We have to be different” – Three regions – “We are going to be ready for anything and we are ready for anything”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/isp-director-job-is-to-allow-people-to-be-heard-and-not-be-drowned-out-by-crime-weve-had-requests-for-assistance-from-every-part-of-the-state-no-indication-of-an-organized-structured-group-more-ramp-c/
— Jacobson sues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/jacobson-sues/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I don’t think the governor himself handled this very well and I said so at the time. To this day, Jacobson has access to the governor through the pool reporters, like I do, like we all do. Pritzker should’ve made that clear in public. Now her attorneys are trying to cast her as some sort of martyr. I’ve been to press conferences where I couldn’t get my questions answered. I may have already told you this story, but Gov. Blagojevich tried that with me once, so I walked around the room and whispered questions to every Chicago TV reporter there. He had no choice but to answer questions from them. . .Um, she can’t get “back into the room” because access is being limited for everyone right now due to COVID-19. And while Pritzker most certainly disagrees with her points of view, she did speak at a rally in opposition to his stay at home order. That goes well beyond attendance. On the one hand, she’s a show-boating hyper-partisan. On the other, I’ve always been opposed to the government deciding who is and who is not a reporter, although it is indisputable that legislative leaders can limit access to their press boxes based on broad criteria (like working for a lobbying group). On the third hand, if reporters were really upset about this, they would’ve stood up for Jacobson and her access would’ve been restored by now.)
— 974 new cases, 23 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/974-new-cases-23-additional-deaths/

GOPUSA
— Floyd Family Wants First Degree Murder & Death Penalty For All 4 Cops; Complains To Sharpton About Trump Phone Call
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89668

NEWSMAX
— Social Media Not the ‘Arbiter of Truth’ – James Hirsen
https://www.newsmax.com/jameshirsen/zuckerberg-facebook-twitter-factcheck/2020/06/01/id/969885/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Professors nationwide offer assistance, advice, and support to Antifa-like rioters – Lacey Kestecher
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14959

THE HILL
— Trump mobilizes military in DC to quell protests as tear gas fired into crowds – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/500576-trump-mobilizes-military-in-dc-to-quell-protests-as-tear-gas-fired
— Protests risk spread of coronavirus – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/500504-protests-risk-spread-of-coronavirus

CNN
— Trump encourages governors to use aggressive tactics on protesters – Kevin Liptak and Ryan Nobles
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/politics/donald-trump-race-police/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Lashes Out at Governors Over Response
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/george-floyd-protests-live-updates.html
— Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout to Protest Trump Posts
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/technology/facebook-employee-protest-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump threatens to deploy military if states don’t quell violence
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/01/george-floyd-protests-live-updates/
— Trump urges governors to ‘dominate’ protesters after another night of unrest
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/01/george-floyd-protests-live-updates/

FORBES
— DIERSEN: HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden Lead Grows 5 Points Amid George Floyd Protests, Most Americans Think Trump Is Racist.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/06/01/biden-lead-grows-5-points-amid-george-floyd-protests-most-americans-think-trump-is-racist-poll-finds/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Mulls Declaring an Insurrection and Sending Military Into Cities.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/trump-mulls-sending-military-into-u-s-cities.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters See Bias at Twitter, Facebook: 33% Embrace Trump’s Order to Punish Them
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2020/voters_see_bias_at_twitter_facebook_33_embrace_trump_s_order_to_punish_them

June 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 82 shot, 19 fatally, in Chicago’s most violent weekend of 2020
https://abc7chicago.com/82-shot-19-fatally-in-chicagos-most-violent-weekend-of-2020/6224654/
— Chicago looting continues in Wicker Park following protests in wake of George Floyd’s death Chicago, some suburbs issue curfews until further notice – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-looting-continues-in-wicker-park-following-day-of-protests/6224450/
— Chicago curfew: Road closures around Loop in effect as Illinois National Guard called in: CTA resumes limited service Gov. Pritzker asks for Illinois National Guard’s assistance – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/road-closures-in-effect-in-chicagos-loop-with-curfews-in-city-suburbs/6224470/
— Protests turn violent in Chicago suburbs; curfews implemented for many surrounding areas – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/dozens-arrested-after-protests-turn-violent-in-chicago-suburbs/6224506/

NBC5
— Metra Suspends All Service Monday for ‘Safety of Public’ and Employees The rail agency’s announcement comes after the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace announced that all service will be suspended on bus and train lines Sunday evening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/metra-suspends-all-service-monday-for-safety-of-public-and-employees/2281454/

CBS2
— Violent Clashes, Police Cars On Fire In Aurora Sunday Night
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/aurora-police-fires-clashes-riots/
— Metra Cancels All Service For Monday
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/metra-cancels-all-service-for-monday/
— Liquor Store Set On Fire In West Englewood As Riots Continued Overnight
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/01/liquor-store-set-on-fire-in-west-englewood-as-riots-continued-overnight/

WGN TV
— How recent protests, destruction compares to the 1968 riots in Chicago and beyond – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/how-recent-protests-destruction-compares-to-the-1968-riots-in-chicago-and-beyond/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Looting spreads through Chicago, suburbs after downtown access blocked As South Side stores were broken into and vandalized, suburban malls closed after reports of looting. – Nader Issa and Jermaine Nolen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276427/looting-chicago-suburbs-downtown
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A trump-hater says “George Floyd killing the latest example of Trump making a horrific situation worse.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/31/21276429/george-floyd-killing-latest-example-trump-making-horrific-situation-worse-looters-antifa
— Several hundred peaceful protesters march from Loop to Bronzeville Before heading south, the protesters took a knee — a not-so-subtle allusion to the Minneapolis police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for the last several minutes of his life. – Tom Schuba and Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276435/protesters-march-loop-to-bronzeville-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Fire, broken windows, tear gas during protests in Aurora; mayor imposes curfew – MEGAN JONES, STACY ST. CLAIR and SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-george-floyd-rally-st-0601-20200531-q4koz534mbdgfkjji727l7vkai-story.html
— George Floyd fallout in Chicago: Downtown locked down, unrest spreads to South, West sides and some suburbs
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-protests-violence-sunday-george-floyd-looting-20200601-xk7yl3bhybhttmln2mayyrgan4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Weary Black Americans have a message for Joe Biden, Democrats: Just not being Donald Trump isn’t enough.” What will Biden do to win over Black Americans? Will he promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-george-floyd-trump-joe-biden-20200531-tbzagz7fvnfqnmfdsry7c7pcei-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, White-haters promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-racism-white-people-george-floyd-20200531-tmdbj52ownc7fegdargh75k4qq-story.html
— Critics decry remote learning in Chicago Public Schools as unfair, say it ‘rewards those with privilege’ – Hannah Leone (DIERSEN: Were you privileged? I should write a book about those who have a) hinted/implied/argued/shouted that loudest that I have always been privileged and b) demonized, denigrated, and condemned me for that. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cps-coronavirus-remote-learning-update-20200601-qpf2ngbihjanrjojkjcijeyf4a-story.html
— It’s time for all Chicagoans to speak out against the violence of Saturday night. – Paul Sullivan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chicago-protests-lori-lightfoot-20200531-h4ahoq7hfrgtblndt7iqpdzjyi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Democrats who run Chicago lead the nation in promoting illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-daca-immigrants-supreme-court-lori-lightfoot-20200529-3e4xi7jh4ne53l2twosssb53gi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban malls, stores shut down amid widespread fears of looting – Charles Keeshan and Dave Oberhelman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200531/suburban-malls-stores-shut-down-amid-widespread-fears-of-looting

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “As cities burn, Trump stays silent – except to fuel the flames via Twitter.”
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/As-cities-burn-Trump-stays-silent-except-to-15307177.php

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— President Trump was rushed to underground bunker – AP
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/indiana/the-latest-president-trump-was-rushed-to-underground-bunker/article_8a9d253d-636e-55b6-bf2e-536239faa0d8.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Riots break out all over Champaign – Taylor Deckert
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/riots-break-out-all-over-champaign

NPR ILLINOIS
— Protests Raise Concerns Of More COVID-19 Cases – SEAN CRAWFORD (DIERSEN: What percent of protestors wear masks? What percent of rioters wear masks?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/protests-raise-concerns-more-covid-19-cases#stream/0

WAND
— Several stores in Macon County damaged by rioters
https://www.wandtv.com/news/several-stores-in-macon-county-damaged-by-rioters/article_e5b246a4-a3b5-11ea-a901-c76c16111ef0.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Unrest overshadows peaceful US protests for another night – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/us-cities-assess-protest-damage-await-another-day-of-unrest

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— AURORA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS HUNDREDS JOIN PROTEST OF GEORGE FLOYD DEATH SUNDAY IN DOWNTOWN
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/05/aurora-declares-state-of-emergency-as-hundreds-join-protest-of-george-floyd-death-sunday-in-downtown/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Naperville Protects from Looting
https://www.nctv17.com/news/naperville-protects-from-looting/

CHICAGO PATCH
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: More Than A Protest: Chicagoans Fight City’s Knee On Their Necks Looting, mayhem isn’t just a protest. Chicagoans fight against a city that has held a knee to their neck for generations. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/more-protest-chicagoans-fight-citys-knee-their-necks

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton Community Update
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=410
(FROM THE UPDATE: Many of the communities surrounding Wheaton experienced a high volume of criminal activity at shopping malls, government buildings, and business districts last evening. This disruption also caused public transportation such as CTA and Metra to temporarily suspend services in some areas. While Wheaton’s businesses were not directly affected last evening, the Wheaton Police Department encourages its residents and community members to stay safe by following these safety tips. Expect delayed openings of some area businesses. Check or follow a business’s social media or website for changes to hours of operation. When commuting, travelling, or planning a shopping trip to other neighboring communities check local news to ensure it is safe to do so and the business is open. If you witness criminal or suspicious activity, say something. Get to a safe location and call 9-1-1 for police response. The Wheaton Police Department will continue to maintain an increased presence throughout our community in the coming days and encourages its residents and community members to stay up-to-date by following the City of Wheaton on Facebook, Twitter (@CityOfWheaton), and email updates.)

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Former Urbana Park District Employee incites riots at MarketPlace Mall – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/former-urbana-park-district-employee-incites-riots/
— Salem Media, veteran journalist Amy Jacobson sue Illinois governor over exclusion from press briefings – JOHN KRAFT (DIERSEN: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, etc. who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have excluded me from their press briefings and other events. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/salem-media-veteran-journalist-amy-jacobson-sue-illinois-governor-over-exclusion-from-press-briefings/

FOX NEWS
— George Floyd riots escalate nationwide, carnage near the White House
https://www.foxnews.com/us/george-floyd-riots-escalate-nationwide-carnage-near-the-white-house
— George Floyd unrest: Riots, fires, violence escalate in several major cities – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/george-floyd-cities-brace-riots-national-guard-troops-mobilize

GOPUSA
— De Blasio: Thousands Of Protesters Won’t Affect Coronavirus Reopening
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89664

LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER
— SALEM MEDIA, VETERAN JOURNALIST AMY JACOBSON SUE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR OVER EXCLUSION FROM PRESS BRIEFINGS (DIERSEN: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, etc. who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have excluded me from their press briefings and other events. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://libertyjusticecenter.org/media/salem-v-pritzker/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— More Riots, Burning, and Destruction Over the Weekend – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2020/06/01/morning-greatness-more-riots-burning-and-destruction-over-the-weekend/

BREITBART
— Chris Christie: ‘Absolute Malpractice’ by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz; ‘Gave Permission’ to Nationwide Riots – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/05/31/chris-christie-absolute-malpractice-tim-walz-governor/

BLAZE
— Coronavirus becoming much less lethal, virus is losing its ‘potency,’ top doctor reveals ‘In reality, the virus clinically no longer exists…’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/coronavirus-becoming-much-less-lethal-virus-is-losing-its-potency-top-doctor-reveals

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Trump In Latest ABC Poll – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/31/biden-double-digit-lead-trump-abc-poll/
— Biden Staffers, Celebrities Scramble To Funnel Bail Money To Rioters – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/31/biden-staffers-celebrities-bail-money-rioters/

DAILY SIGNAL
— What You Need to Know About Trump’s Social Media Executive Order – Katrina Trinko
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/31/what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-social-media-executive-order/

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s VP Choices Are a Handicap to His Presidential Aspirations – James McCoy (DIERSEN: For balance, Biden would need to pick a VP who is NOT White, NOT male, NOT old, NOT married, NOT heterosexual, NOT Christian, NOT liberal/moderate, NOT a draft avoider, NOT rich, NOT a former U.S. Senator, NOT a former VP, and NOT someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/jamesmccoy/2020/06/01/bidens-vp-choices-are-a-handicap-to-his-presidential-aspirations-n2569795
— 4 Reasons the Race Riots Do Far More Harm Than Good – Michael Brown
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2020/06/01/4-reasons-the-race-riots-do-far-more-harm-than-good-n2569784

CHRISTIAN POST
— Historic St. John’s Church near White House set on fire in DC riots
https://www.christianpost.com/news/historic-st-johns-episcopal-church-set-on-fire.html

CNS NEWS
— CAIR Wants Twitter to Suspend Trump for ‘Racist’ Use of the Word ‘Thugs.’ Obama Used It, Too – Patrick Goodenough (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to officially “suspend” me and to officially “suspend” my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. My critics/opponents succeeded in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, MTRO webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO employment, etc.)
https://cnsnews.com/article/national/patrick-goodenough/cair-wants-twitter-suspend-trump-racist-use-word-thugs-obama

PJ MEDIA
— Who Had ‘Race Riots’ On Their Pandemic Bingo Cards? – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2020/06/01/the-morning-briefing-who-had-race-riots-on-their-pandemic-bingo-cards-n474802

THE HILL
— Biden’s ‘allies’ gearing up to sink his campaign – KEITH NAUGHTON (DIERSEN: What will Biden do to get votes? Will he officially promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/500317-bidens-allies-gearing-up-to-sink-his-campaign
— Top Democratic pollster advised Biden campaign to pick Warren as VP – JONATHAN EASLEY (DIERSEN: For balance, Biden would need to pick a VP who is NOT White, NOT male, NOT old, NOT married, NOT heterosexual, NOT Christian, NOT liberal/moderate, NOT a draft avoider, NOT rich, NOT a former U.S. Senator, NOT a former VP, and NOT someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/499936-top-democratic-pollster-advised-biden-campaign-to-pick-warren-as-vp
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Strife turns up heat on Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/500387-the-memo-strife-turns-up-heat-on-trump

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump, N.C. governor speak about GOP convention details – GARY D. ROBERTSON and ZEKE MILLER
https://apnews.com/1d17a5b4d62d28d964273fd6be67491c

NBC NEWS
— China jeers as George Floyd protests sweep U.S. “I can’t breathe,” wrote Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman of China’s Foreign Ministry — a reference to words uttered by Floyd as he lay pinned down by police..
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-jeers-george-floyd-protests-sweep-u-s-while-some-n1220186

NEW YORK TIMES
— The White House goes dark as fires rage nearby.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-protests-live-updates.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, companies paint themselves as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/business/media/companies-marketing-black-lives-matter-george-floyd.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: An Apology Is Merely a Step Toward Becoming a Better Person – Adam Grant (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I should apologize to them and b) what they want me to apologize for. They want me to apologize for a) causing all of their problems, b) causing all of your problems, c) causing all of my problems, and d) causing all of everyone’s problems. I would focus on past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc.; those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton; and those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/smarter-living/how-not-to-apologize-in-quarantine.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: New York Times wants Blacks to get Biden to promote more hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/politics/black-americans-democrats-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Despite widespread economic toll, most Americans still favor controlling outbreak over restarting economy.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/despite-widespread-economic-toll-most-americans-still-favor-controlling-outbreak-over-restarting-economy-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/06/01/3e052ec0-a27b-11ea-81bb-c2f70f01034b_story.html
— Protests pose a challenge for Biden: Appealing to older and younger black voters – Annie Linskey and Cleve R. Wootson Jr. (DIERSEN: What will Biden do to win over Black voters? Will he promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/protests-pose-a-challenge-for-biden-appealing-to-both-older-and-younger-black-voters/2020/05/31/036f4578-a34a-11ea-b473-04905b1af82b_story.html

USA TODAY
— George Floyd riots damage just civil rights cause Peaceful protests over George Floyd’s murder have been overshadowed by images of rage-fueled violence and destruction. – James S. Robbins
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/01/rioting-george-floyds-name-damages-civil-rights-cause-column/5300812002/
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/31/trump-george-floyd-coronavirus-test-leadership-who-can-unite-nation/5300286002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Officials blame ‘out-of-state’ agitators but those at the heart of protests are homegrown. Invading Democrats and Democrat plants, invading Libertarians and Libertarian plants, invading Greens and Green plants, and invading RINOs have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that all the problems in DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District have always been caused by its residents who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, heterosexual, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/05/31/george-floyd-protest-agitators-mostly-homegrown-not-outsiders/5300362002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Algorithms Used in Policing Face Policy Review The GAO will make policy recommendations later this year on the gamut of software—including AI—used in federal law enforcement. – DAVID UBERTI (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, the following are far more likely to commit crimes: those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, married, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/algorithms-used-in-policing-face-policy-review-11591003801
— Protests Over Death of George Floyd Threaten a Jump in Coronavirus Cases Wave of new cases due to the protests could add to the already disproportionate burden of Covid-19 among minority groups, experts said – Daniela Hernandez and Brianna Abbott (DIERSEN: What percent of protestors wear masks? What percent of rioters wear masks?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/protests-over-death-of-george-floyd-threaten-a-jump-in-coronavirus-cases-11590967384
— Democrats Stick With Tax-Rise Policies as They Make Plans for 2021 Majority Higher taxes on wealthy people and corporations won’t damp economic recovery, Democrats say – Richard Rubin (DIERSEN: Too what extent do higher taxes discourage you from earning more money?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-stick-with-tax-rise-policies-as-they-make-plans-for-2021-majority-11590917400
— Cities’ Next Coronavirus Dilemma: Cut Essential Services or Take On More Debt Shutdowns dry up local revenues, leaving leaders with no good options to keep cities running – Heather Gillers
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cities-next-coronavirus-dilemma-cut-essential-services-or-take-on-more-debt-11590937200
— Justice and Disorder The violence and looting across the U.S. harm poor and minority neighborhoods the most. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-and-disorder-11590959305
— Riots Invite Crime, Not Justice Blacks end up suffering more when hostility to police makes it impossible to maintain urban order. – Robert L. Woodson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/riots-invite-crime-not-justice-11590944072
— Trump Echoes Nixon in Targeting Twitter Last week’s order is reminiscent of efforts against broadcasters. – Preston Padden
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-echoes-nixon-in-targeting-twitter-11590953948
— Government May Take the Lion’s Share of America If Pelosi prevails, federal, state and local spending will top 50% of GDP. – Stephen Moore
https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-may-take-the-lions-share-of-america-11590944032

FORBES
— Fires Near White House—AFL-CIO Offices Ablaze—As Riots Continue In D.C. – Nicholas Reimann
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2020/06/01/fires-near-white-house-afl-cio-offices-ablaze-as-riots-continue-in-dc/#49b4e5746a2d

INC.
— How to Remove Emotion From Your Decision-Making The first step to making better choices is understanding where your decisions are truly coming from. – NICHOLAS SONNENBERG (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn the decisions that I make every day to include links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc. and those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.inc.com/nicholas-sonnenberg/how-to-remove-emotion-from-your-decision-making.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters side with those who are against Steve King.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/opinion/steve-king-iowa-republican.html
— Will Today’s Riots Spur Electoral Backlash Like 1967’s? – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/will-todays-riots-spur-electoral-backlash-like-1967s.html

WEEK
— There will be no justice until the riots stop – Damon Linker
https://theweek.com/articles/917408/there-no-justice-until-riots-stop

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
— Facebook Pledges $10 Million to Fight Racial Injustice – Abid Rahman (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, you fight racial injustice by getting rid of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/facebook-pledges-10-million-fight-racial-injustice-1296619

FIRST POST
— Taylor Swift’s response to Donald Trump over Minnesota protests becomes singer’s most liked tweet (DIERSEN: Will Biden pick Swift to be his VP?)
https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-response-to-donald-trump-over-minnesota-protests-becomes-singers-most-liked-tweet-8433791.html

JD SUPRA
— What to Expect When You’re Expecting Employees to Return to Work and They Refuse (DIERSEN: What should leaders of organizations expect when they expect organization members to return to organization meetings?)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/consider-the-circumstances-what-to-14766/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Scenario 1: An employee is medically compromised, or lives with an individual who is and doesn’t want to return to the workplace. . .Scenario 2: An employee is over 65 and does not want to return to on-site work. . .Scenario 3: The employee is scared and does not want to return to on-site work. . .Scenario 4: The employee simply prefers to work from home.)

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump demands ‘law and order’ and tells Democrat leaders to ‘get tough’ on ‘anarchist’ rioters after fleeing to his bunker as protesters besieged White House.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8374737/Trump-bashed-Democrat-run-cities-burned-rioters-demands-National-Guard-activated.html

May 30 Morning Edition

ABC7
— George Floyd death: Chicago protests escalate, State Street businesses vandalized in Loop “I will code what I really want to say to Donald Trump,” Lightfoot said. “It’s two words. It begins with F, and it ends with U.” – Diane Pathieu, Will Jones and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/protesters-arrested-after-clashes-with-chicago-police-in-loop/6220813/
— Chicago city events including Taste of Chicago, Air and Water Show, Jazz Fest canceled through Labor Day
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/city-events-canceled-through-labor-day-including-taste-of-chicago-air-and-water-show/6220274/
— National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes; White House placed on lockdown, Georgia declares state of emergency – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/national-guard-summoned-to-aid-cities-amid-police-clashes-following-george-floyds-death/6220826/
— Protests in George Floyd’s death turn violent in Brooklyn; cops injured, hundreds arrested
https://abc7chicago.com/protests-in-george-floyds-death-turn-violent-in-brooklyn;-cops-injured-hundreds-arrested/6218834/

NBC5
— Chicago Protesters Demand Greater Police Accountability After George Floyd’s Death George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck – Natalie Martinez
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protesters-demand-greater-police-accountability-after-george-floyds-death/2280463/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Protesters arrested after clashes with Chicago police in Loop
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protesters-arrested-after-clashes-with-chicago-police-in-loop
— CNN Center heavily vandalized during Atlanta protest against death of George Floyd
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cnn-center-heavily-vandalized-during-atlanta-protest-against-death-of-george-floyd
— Pat Quinn, Allen Skillicorn, Susana Mendoza – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/689445

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The mayor of Chicago promotes hatred of Trump.
https://wgntv.com/news/mayor-lightfoot-says-f-you-to-trump-over-tweet-encouraging-shooting-george-floyd-protesters/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Marchers shut down streets in downtown Chicago to protest killing of George Floyd “Say his name! George Floyd!” the protesters chanted.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/29/21275228/george-floyd-killing-chicago-protest-march
— Gov. Pritzker walks a fine line between public safety and angry critics in reopening Illinois – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/29/21275141/gov-pritzker-walks-a-fine-line-between-public-safety-and-angry-critics-in-reopening-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Loop windows smashed overnight during Chicago’s protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-loop-protests-property-damage-20200530-ncvxjtwglnfoddlyj4yuhd6lwm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hating police-hater asks “If riots are not the answer, what is?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-riots-minneapolis-police-george-floyd-chapman-20200529-fm2w4j3ntvcwnkjexceyhbnjmu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-george-floyd-minneapolis-rage-page-20200529-anbcxqybevgjjjfuhchjwvotu4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Thousands ignore Minneapolis curfew as U.S. protests spread – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200530/news/305309989/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200529/with-rallies-and-walks-suburbanites-condemn-george-floyds-death-cry-for-racial-unity

WBBM
— Protesters Take Over Streets of Chicago; Some Arrests Made
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/protesters-take-over-streets-of-chicago-some-arrests-made
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The mayor of Chicago promotes hatred of Trump.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/lightfoot-to-trump-f-u

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— State ‘aggressively’ adds contact tracers – Kade Heather
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200529/state-aggressively-adds-contact-tracers

WAND
— Pritzker calls Trump a ‘racist, misogynist, homophobe’ (DIERSEN: What does Pritzker call Trump’s supporters?)
https://www.wandtv.com/news/pritzker-calls-trump-a-racist-misogynist-homophobe/article_75b4fe7a-a1f6-11ea-821f-c7fb129c3309.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet ‘glorifying violence’ – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/twitter-adds-glorifying-violence-warning-to-trump-tweet/

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— Overdose Deaths Have Skyrocketed in Chicago, and the Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Making It Worse Opioid-related deaths in Cook County have doubled since this time last year, and similar increases are happening across the country. “If you’re alone, there’s nobody to give you the Narcan,” said one coroner. – Melissa Sanchez and Duaa Eldeib
https://www.propublica.org/article/overdose-deaths-have-skyrocketed-in-chicago-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic-may-be-making-it-worse

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— 5 REASONS WHY ILLINOIS’ LATEST SPENDING PLAN INSULTS TAXPAYERS – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/5-reasons-why-illinois-latest-spending-plan-insults-taxpayers/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois GOP lawmakers (Marron, Bryant, Meier, Stephens) call for Illinois Department of Employment Security audit – Kevin Bessler (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of federal agencies for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. I worked on audits of federal financial institution regulators for almost 9 years, on audits of IRS for 3 years, and on audits of many other federal agencies, including Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, General Service Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration, Veteran Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Health and Human Services, for almost 6 years. I served on Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter for 13 years.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/gop-lawmakers-call-for-illinois-department-of-employment-security-audit
— Trump’s social media executive order would sabotage his reelection by deplatforming himself – Brad Polumbo (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-social-media-e-o-would-sabotage-his-reelection-by-deplatforming-himself
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So, it’s worth considering just what the ramifications of repealing Section 230 would be. Turns out, it would actually be a very bad thing not just for freedom of expression online, but also for the president’s personal political fortunes. Despite all the confusion and obfuscation from critics, here is how Section 230 actually works. It gives all platforms and publishers alike liability protection for open platform content and allows leeway for moderation. For example, this applies to both Twitter and the New York Times. Legally speaking, a Twitter post’s user is responsible for the content, not Twitter, the same is true in the comments sections of the New York Times.)

FOX NEWS
— GOP lawmakers push bill to stop states giving stimulus payments to illegal immigrants – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-bill-stimulus-payments-illegal-immigrants

BREITBART
— Adam Andrzejewski Exposes Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Congressional Perks, Pensions, and Salaries – SEAN MORAN (DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. I worked for GAO on audits of federal agencies for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year.)
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/05/29/adam-andrzejewski-exposes-waste-fraud-and-abuse-in-congressional-perks-pensions-and-salaries/

NEWSMAX
— Biden Carries Elites’ Mantle of Fatal Flaws – Patrick Buchanan
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickbuchanan/charlamagne-blaine-deplorables-white/2020/05/29/id/969549/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Protesters swarm gates outside White House – Samantha Chang
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/05/30/protesters-swarm-gates-outside-white-house-927601

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Preparing Your Workforce: How to Avoid Legal Landmines When Bringing Employees Back – Ellen M. Bronchetti
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/preparing-your-workforce-how-to-avoid-legal-landmines-when-bringing-employees-back

LIFE NEWS
— Republican Party Office in Arizona Shot Up as Staff Inside Held Online Event for President Trump – HENRY ROGERS
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/05/29/republican-party-office-shot-up-as-staff-inside-held-online-event-for-president-trump/

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— TRUMP THREATENS TWITTER AND SECTION 230 – Donny Kendal, Justin Haskins, Isaac Orr, Jim Lakely (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.heartland.org/multimedia/podcasts/in-the-tank-ep245–trump-threatens-twitter-and-section-230

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote the Trump-hating Taylor Swift.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/taylor-swift-trump-racism-george-floyd_n_5ed12e63c5b64e394be9e978
— Playing politics with Section 230 makes the Internet weaker, not stronger – KONSTANTINOS KOMAITIS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/500178-playing-politics-with-section-230-makes-the-internet-weaker-not

POLITICO
— Barrage of Section 230 bills, inbound – ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-tech/2020/05/29/barrage-of-section-230-bills-inbound-787998

NEW YORK TIMES
— Supreme Court, in 5-4 Decision, Rejects Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Order A California church argued that restrictions on public gatherings treated houses of worship worse than many businesses. – Adam Liptak
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/us/supreme-court-churches-coronavirus.html
— Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers – Daisuke Wakabayashi (DIERSEN: I wanted a career in the automotive industry. That all ended in 1971 when I was 22 years old when Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in a) Firestone Stores firing me and b) my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/technology/google-rescinds-job-offers-to-contract-workers.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred of those involved in law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/Minneapolis-police-George-Floyd.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden sides with those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/joe-biden-george-floyd.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: In Brazil, a crackdown on disinformation – Manuela Andreoni, Letícia Casado and Kirk Semple (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present crackdowners in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton’s West District, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on crackdowners who painted/paint themselves as being operatives or dupes for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-supreme-court.html

NEW YORK POST
— What is Section 230 and what does Trump’s order mean? – Gabrielle Fonrouge (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://nypost.com/2020/05/29/what-is-section-230-and-why-was-it-created/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The 2020 Paradigm: It’s All About the Base President Trump is counting on intensity of his loyalists rather than new supporters to win re-election – Gerald F. Seib (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who talk and/or act like they hate the base of the Republican Party. These Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs especially hate those who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-2020-paradigm-its-all-about-the-base-11590811260
— Trump’s Twitter Storm Could Soak Social Media President’s executive order faces many legal questions, but could still cause Twitter and Facebook some pain
– Laura Forman and Dan Gallagher (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)

https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-twitter-storm-could-soak-social-media-11590763018 
— President Trump’s executive order on social-media companies centers on legal protections Washington established for online platforms in the 1990s. – Byron Tau and John D. McKinnon (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-move-to-crack-down-on-social-media-sets-up-legal-battle-11590746401
— A Low-Carb Strategy for Fighting the Pandemic’s Toll Federal dietary guidelines don’t reflect the evidence that eating fewer carbohydrates can help to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease. – Nina Teicholz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-low-carb-strategy-for-fighting-the-pandemics-toll-11590811260
— Will the Pandemic Revolutionize College Admissions? Lockdowns have disrupted standardized tests and grades, forcing schools to consider a range of other approaches for selecting students – Brennan Barnard, Richard Weissbourd and Trisha Ross Anderson (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that instead of me, a) UIC should have admitted a minority, a female, and/or a veteran in 1966, b) NIU should have admitted a minority, a female, and/or a veteran in 1969, c) Loyola should have admitted a minority, a female, and/or a veteran in 1972, d) DePaul should have admitted a minority, a female, and/or a veteran in 1976, and e) IIT should have admitted a minority, a female, and/or a veteran in 1992.),
https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-the-pandemic-revolutionize-college-admissions-11590763879
— The Challenge of Contact Tracing in America We’re a nation of rebels, bitterly divided. Making this work will require sensitivity and tact. – Peggy Noonan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-challenge-of-contact-tracing-in-america-11590706909
— Lockdowns vs. the Vulnerable A strategy that ignores trade-offs and the dimension of time badly served coronavirus victims. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. (DIERSEN: What if only the most vulnerable (those who are old, those who are obese, and those who have health problems, including diabetes) were locked down?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lockdowns-vs-the-vulnerable-11590791538
— The Overlooked Disparity: Coronavirus Kills Mostly Men In the U.S., 54% of those killed by the virus are male. For younger patients the disparity is greater. – Daniel Akst
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-overlooked-disparity-coronavirus-mostly-kills-men-11590775292

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Make No Mistake: Twitter Is Right, Trump Is Wrong.” I should write a book about those who have held me responsible for what others have published. Most commonly, they are candidates and their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters who hold me responsible for articles that are critical of the candidate, their campaign managers, political consultants, staff members, volunteers, or supporters. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that are critical of those who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/enriquedans/2020/05/30/make-no-mistake-twitter-is-right-trump-iswrong/

May 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL moves into Phase 3 of reopening plan Friday; COVID-19 cases top 117K with over 5K deaths Phase 4 could begin as early as June 26 – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-moves-into-phase-3-of-reopening-plan/6218835/
— Derek Chauvin, police officer accused in George Floyd’s death, charged with 3rd-degree murder – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/police-officer-who-knelt-on-george-floyd-has-been-arrested/6219184/
— George Floyd death: Chicagoans march in solidarity with protests in Minneapolis; activist Ja’mal Green lends voice in Minnesota – Diane Pathieu, Will Jones and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/chicagoans-march-in-loop-to-protest-george-floyds-killing/6219584/

NBC5
— Protesters Block Eisenhower Expressway Over Death of George Floyd
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/protesters-block-eisenhower-expressway-over-death-of-george-floyd/2280405/
— Lightfoot Lobs Coded F-Bomb at Trump Over Minnesota Tweet President Trump tweeted Friday that he wouldn’t let “THUGS” dishonor the memory of George Floyd
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-trumps-call-for-violence-against-minneapolis-protesters-profoundly-dangerous/2280166/
— 1,622 New Coronavirus Cases Reported as Illinois Enters Phase 3 of Reopening Much of Illinois entered phase three of reopening Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1622-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-as-illinois-enters-phase-3-of-reopening/2280154/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. If you want to destroy an individual, organization, company, government, or country, you push pot on that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/29/first-marijuana-dispensary-in-river-north-area-now-open/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Protesters chanting ‘George Floyd’ briefly march onto Chicago highway, decrying Floyd’s death in Minneapolis – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-floyd-protest-bean-downtown-20200529-cz2zy4fuvzaova2lmqycdxe5gi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-george-floyd-minneapolis-racism-riot-chicago-violence-cooper-huppke-20200529-t7jmypfoqfeannt35marjx4w5a-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-donald-trump-comments-minnesota-20200529-sjj52as7ura2zl75uss5aezl4i-story.html
— Trump plays in the sewer. Why did Lori Lightfoot jump right in with him? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-donald-trump-minneapolis-looters-kass-20200529-5lqhqt6vzbdntko6qouhibfanq-story.html
— The needless fight between Trump and Twitter – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-twitter-section-230-20200529-qcup5nlkyzdkbplbnej3ho3bmm-story.html
— Anger, stupidity take hold in battle over Twitter – JONAH GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-jonah-goldberg-twitter-trump-20200529-wg4h56gxxfeqnpmw5sf67o2dha-story.html
— Protests over the death of George Floyd are spreading across the US. Here are the latest updates from key cities. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-george-floyd-protests-spread-nation-20200530-e4ve7n5nnvgfvcy7lohdx4h7pa-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Lake County Board extends emergency declaration until June 28 – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200529/lake-county-board-extends-emergency-declaration-until-june-28

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters Pritzker and Lightfoot lay into Trump. “He’s a racist,” said the governor. Said the mayor, “I will not remain silent while this man cynically tries to turn this incredibly painful moment into one for his own political gain.” Both were responding to the president’s reaction to events in Minnesota.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/pritzker-lightfoot-lay-trump
— Chicago faces an aviation apocalypse Unprecedented airline cutbacks will shake the local economy. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/chicago-faces-aviation-apocalypse
— United Airlines slashes senior management The Chicago-based carrier is eliminating about 20 percent of its high-level executive team as it deals with the impact of the pandemic on its operations. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: To deal with Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-airlines-slashes-senior-management

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— A fatal failing of establishment elites – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.commercial-news.com/a-fatal-failing-of-establishment-elites/article_aefc978a-a1db-11ea-ab7c-33d0fa689eed.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— SCOTUS denied without prejudice emergency injunction in Churches v. Pritzker – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/scotus-denied-without-prejudice-emergency-injunction-in-churches-v-pritzker/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 75 DAYS INTO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, ILLINOIS FOCUSES ON WHERE 46% PERISHED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/75-days-into-the-covid-19-crisis-illinois-focuses-on-where-46-perished.html
— RIDINGS: THE COVID RELEVATION: WHAT THE LEFT INSISTS IS “SETTLED SCIENCE” IS REALLY “IDEOLOGY”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/ridings-.html
— PRITZKER’S REMOVAL OF ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS ON CHURCHES CANNOT BE TRUSTED, SAYS LIBERTY COUNSEL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pritzkers-removal-of-all-covid-restrictions-on-churches-cannot-be-trusted-says-liberty-counsel-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,622 new cases, 86 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/29/1622-new-cases-86-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker thanks Dr. Ezike, extends financial protections, points to progress, says no more daily COVID-19 briefings – Calls Trump tweets “reprehensible” – “I want to send my condolences to the family of George Floyd, and also to every African American in this country” – Defends budget decisions – Credits Illinoisans for progress against virus – No bill signing ceremonies – Hopes testing progress continues – “It seems as if President Trump is withdrawing us from the rest of the world” – No out of state travel plans – Talks contact tracing – Asks Illinoisans to be careful during reopening – Will sign Medicare for undocumented seniors bill – Refuses to criticize Lightfoot for Trump comments – Talks about difficulties in securing testing locations – Dr. Ezike and Pritzker respond to question about what they’ve learned about themselves and leadership – “We’re no longer in a stay at home order”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/29/pritzker-thanks-dr-ezike-extends-financial-protections-points-to-progress-says-no-more-daily-covid-19-briefings/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/29/covid-19-roundup-46/
— All metro areas reporting record high unemployment rates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/29/all-metro-areas-reporting-record-high-unemployment-rates/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Taylor Swift tells Trump ‘we will vote you out’ after ‘threatening violence’ in Minneapolis – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/taylor-swift-tells-trump-we-will-vote-you-out-after-threatening-violence-in-minneapolis

NUMBERS USA
— Cheap Labor Lobbyists: 40 Million in U.S. Out of Work Proof of ‘Worker Shortage’ – Eric Ruark (DIERSEN: Those who want cheap foreign workers to take bad jobs could/would use my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes as examples. They would never stoop to take the jobs that I did. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.numbersusa.com/blog/cheap-labor-lobbysists-40-million-us-out-work-proof-worker-shortage

THE HILL
— Lara Trump: Twitter no longer ‘a platform for free speech’ – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/500115-lara-trump-twitter-no-longer-a-platform-for-free-speech

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump confronts a culture war of his own making as election looms. The president finds himself torn between his longtime promotion of law.” enforcement and his desire to win over black voters.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/29/trump-black-voters-police-289564

NEW YORK TIMES
— Inside an Extraordinary G.O.P. Event: ‘Pressing Flesh and Kissing Babies’ Again At the South Carolina event, attended by Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, there were few masks and no social distancing — and that was the point. – Astead W. Herndon
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/south-carolina-coronavirus-republicans.html
— Trump Moves to Strip Hong Kong of Special U.S. Relationship The president, angered by China’s security crackdown in Hong Kong and its handling of the coronavirus, said he would also terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization. – Michael Crowley, Edward Wong and Ana Swanson
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/trump-hong-kong-china-WHO.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Trump-hating Taylor Swift “slams Trump for ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy’ in tweets about George Floyd protests.”
https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-taylor-swift-slams-trump-george-floyd-protests-20200529-2rgnn7vlkbetjglzft6hmzvh2i-story.html

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Worker Safety, Privacy Clash as Temperature Checks Become Norm – Erin Mulvaney
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/worker-safety-privacy-clash-as-temperature-checks-become-norm

May 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 114K with over 5K deaths – Craig Wall, Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-114k-with-over-5k-deaths/6214445/

NBC5
— Dr. Willie Wilson Blasts Pritzker, Calls for Trump to Intervene in Dispute Over Indoor Church Services
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dr-willie-wilson-blasts-pritzker-calls-for-trump-to-intervene-in-dispute-over-indoor-church-services/2278990/
— Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Top 5,000 as State Nears Phase 3 of Reopening The numbers come as state officials said they believe Illinois may be coming off a peak and starting a downward trend
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-top-5000-as-state-nears-phase-3-of-reopening/2278824/

CBS2
— Even In Well-To-Do Glen Ellyn, Food Pantries See Surge In Demand As Pandemic Hammers Economy – Lauren Victory
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/27/even-in-well-to-do-glen-ellyn-food-pantries-see-surge-in-demand-as-pandemic-hammers-economy/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Statewide COVID-19 death toll passes 5,000 as US tops 100,000 fatalities
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200527-encciatitnf63nai3z2icqngau-story.html
— Is this news anymore? Illinois lawmakers approve out-of-balance, gimmicky budget – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-budget-crisis-pritzer-20200526-fqqdqvolozdspapmfqkmi44bkq-story.html
— Chicago restaurants test COVID-19 surcharges as costs mount, but customer backlash forces one to retreat – ARIEL CHEUNG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-dining-surcharge-covid-19-20200527-7ue7xx7knndqziyej6lkrsdyae-story.html
— As non-COVID-19 patients return to Chicago-area emergency rooms, doctors see skyrocketing blood pressure and other side effects of delays in care. ‘It’s terrible, and it’s frightening.’ – Nara Schoenberg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-life-coronavirus-other-illnesses-untreated-05272020-20200527-sgebypielnfyfng7lgkerikpsm-story.html
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza makes clear how much legislators will be getting in pay raises this year: ‘Zero’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislators-pay-mendoza-20200527-jl2cbljlsjbtre2hb3lsruur7u-story.html
— Trump threatens to shut down social media after Twitter fact-checks him – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-social-media-joe-scarborough-20200527-gafdi22c75achnszxxttryb5d4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Twitter should no longer give a pass to Trump’s most dishonest tweets.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/27/21272358/joe-scarborough-mail-in-voting-donald-trump-twitter-sun-times-editorial-jack-dorsey

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage voters could be asked about reducing size of county board – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/dupage-voters-could-be-asked-about-reducing-size-of-county-board
— Kane County may buy $5 million worth of masks, gloves and sanitizer for residents – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/kane-county-may-buy-5-million-worth-of-masks-gloves-and-sanitizer-for-residents
— Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200527/trump-threatens-social-media-after-twitter-fact-checks-him
— DuPage looking to improve air quality in county buildings – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/dupage-looking-to-improve-air-quality-in-county-buildings

WTTW
— State Budget Approves Lawmakers’ Cost-of-Living Raise, But Sets Aside $0 – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/27/state-budget-approves-lawmakers-cost-living-raise-sets-aside-zero

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Democrats define themselves as lockdown party – Stephen Moore
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/stephen-moore-democrats-define-themselves-as-lockdown-party/article_928f2dfc-9f32-11ea-a10d-2f74a622b33e.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Sparks Debate Over Security Of Mail-In Voting
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-sparks-debate-over-security-mail-voting#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage Marijuana Arrest Disparity Hurts Blacks: ACLU Blacks far more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession, despite similar usage rates, group says. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-marijuana-arrest-disparity-hurts-blacks-aclu
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Paul Darrah, a spokesman for the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, said his office could not comment on a study conducted by another party. “What I can tell you is that a person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. are never a factor in any case when we make a charging decision,” Darrah said in an email. “Our charging decisions are based on the facts and the law. There is one Criminal Code in Illinois and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office applies that code evenly in every case.”)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MAYOR LIGHTFOOT’S BOAST RE-OPEN ILLINOIS RALLY WAS DISPERSED BY CHICAGO POLICE DOESN’T LINE UP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/mayor-lightfoots-claim-the-re-open-illinois-rally-was-dispersed-by-chicago-police-doesnt-line-up.html
— NEW STUDY SHOWS RE-OPEN MOVEMENT CONCERNED ABOUT OTHERS AND NATION’S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/new-study-the-four-values-of-open-the-states-protesters-1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,111 new cases, 160 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/1111-new-cases-160-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker: “Being black in America cannot be a death sentence” – Talks about testing nursing homes – Asked about CDC guidance on antibody testing – Lays out what he’s trying to do for ESL – “We’re at about 30% of the contact tracing that we need today” – New IDPH recovery rate stats – Talks about sports returning, sports betting – Asked about massage therapists – Won’t tell the mayor when or how to set up casino – No June 1 start for live horseracing – Deflects Willie Wilson question – Asked about QC PGA tournament – Needs federal help to facilitate hospital merger – No indoor movie theaters in Phase 3
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/pritzker-being-black-in-america-cannot-be-a-death-sentence/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/covid-19-roundup-44/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Pritzker-promoter says “Skillicorn tells reporters with a straight face that he would “prefer to avoid” media coverage.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/skillicorn-tells-reporters-with-a-straight-face-that-he-would-prefer-to-avoid-media-coverage/
— Mendoza counters GOP claims that lawmakers voted themselves a pay raise
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/mendoza-counters-gop-claims-that-lawmakers-voted-themselves-a-pay-raise/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘The incompetence cannot continue’: Illinois Republican pushes recall of Gov. J.B. Pritzker – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/27/jb-pritzker-illinois-governor-recall-sought-republ/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois church becomes 2nd congregation to file emergency request with Supreme Court over coronavirus orders – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-church-files-emergency-request-with-supreme-court

GOPUSA
— Do The Left And Their Allies In The Media Really Not Get It?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89448

TOWNHALL
— The Folly of Vote-by-Mail for All – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2020/05/27/the-folly-of-votebymail-for-all-n2569490

PJ MEDIA
— Police Raid Chicago Church, Beating on Door to Demand They Empty the Building – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/05/26/mayor-lightfoot-cracking-down-on-churches-in-chicago-n427566

THE HILL
— Nancy Pelosi’s coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda – DONALD TRUMP JR.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/499739-nancy-pelosi-coronavirus-aid-bill-pushes-illegal-immigration-agenda

CBS NEWS
— U.S. economy suffered biggest fall in more than 50 years, Chicago Fed says – KATE GIBSON
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economy-united-states-activity-april-lowest-50-years/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump lashes out at social media companies after Twitter labels tweets with fact checks – Elizabeth Dwoskin (DIERSEN: According to my Trump-hating critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misleading except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/27/trump-twitter-label/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The tweets, said Twitter spokeswoman Katie Rosborough, “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes and have been labeled to provide additional context around mail-in ballots.”)
— The unluckiest generation in U.S. history Millennials have faced the worst economic odds, and many will never recover – Andrew Van Dam (DIERSEN: One could argue that because of the Vietnam War, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, Baby Boomers who are White and/or male are unlucky.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/27/millennial-recession-covid/

FORBES
— Returning To Work During A Pandemic: 3 Legal Issues Employers Cannot Ignore – Douglas Wigdor
https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2020/05/27/returning-to-work-during-pandemic-3-legal-issues-employers-cannot-ignore/#1a3e78ef5652

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Could an Economic Rebound Sweep Trump to Victory? – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/could-an-economic-rebound-sweep-trump-to-victory.html

JD SUPRA
— Employers Beware: Preparing for the Inevitable Flood of COVID-Related Lawsuits
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employers-beware-preparing-for-the-51461/

ONE BRIDAL COMPANY
— COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver **Signature Required Prior to Every Scheduled Service**
http://onebridalcompany.com/covid-19-liability-release-form/

May 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 113K with over 4.9K deaths; IL may be entering ‘downward trend’ of deaths, Dr. Ezike Ngozi says Most Illinois businesses ready to reopen Friday – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-may-be-entering-downward-trend-of-covid-19-deaths/6213053/
— In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets about mail-in voting – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/in-a-first-twitter-adds-fact-check-warnings-to-trump-tweets/6213505/

NBC5
— 1,178 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois as Deaths Near 5,000 As of Tuesday, all four of Illinois’ health regions remained on track to enter the third phase of reopening on May 29, one day before the end of the statewide stay-at-home order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1178-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-illinois-as-deaths-near-5000/2278209/

CBS2
— Chicago To Spend $56 Million Hiring Hundreds Of COVID-19 Contact Tracers – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/26/chicago-to-spend-56-million-hiring-hundreds-of-covid-19-contact-tracers/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— May 10 to May 16 was first week where Illinois COVID-19 deaths were lower than previous week
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/may-10-to-may-16-was-first-week-where-illinois-covid-19-deaths-were-lower-than-previous-week

WTTW
— Special Session Recap: Casinos and Curbside Cocktails, No Hearings on Restore Illinois Plan – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/26/special-session-recap-casinos-and-curbside-cocktails-no-hearings-restore-illinois-plan

WGN RADIO
— House Republican Leader Jim Durkin on Illinois passing budget, Chicago casino changes
https://wgnradio.com/roe-conn/house-republican-leader-jim-durkin-on-illinois-passing-budget-chicago-casino-changes/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Joe Biden calls Trump a ‘fool’ for mocking face masks during coronavirus pandemic – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-joe-biden-trump-mask-coronavirus-20200527-vsthlqtrh5dzxnby7zthbmrcsq-story.html
— Mayor scolds new police superintendent after Chicago sees most violent Memorial Day weekend in five years: ‘Whatever the strategy is, it didn’t work. … We have to do better’ – JEREMY GORNER and PAIGE FRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-memorial-day-violence-chicago-police-20200526-6d6bceldqnccbp2xkdj5rfnrjm-story.html
— Kinzinger calls out Trump in tweet
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-the-spin-memorial-day-violence-lightfoot-20200526-wyilzgxgcbggncerqfeibs76au-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot: Memorial Day weekend’s violent ‘bloodbath’ was a ‘fail’ by city’s new top cop “People are feeling restless after being cooped up for weeks,” Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said of crowds that gathered on the South and West sides. – Fran Spielman and Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/5/26/21270626/chicago-police-stay-home-order-shootings-violence-memorial-day-brown-lightfoot
— Chicago moves to create 600-strong army of contact tracers to fight coronavirus Community groups designated by the city will be charged with recruiting, training, hiring and supporting the contact tracers, supervisors and referral coordinators who will have the capacity to trace 4,500 new contacts each day. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/26/21270648/coronavirus-contact-tracing-patients-testing-covid-19-lightfoot-chicago
— 39 more die in Illinois of COVID-19 as all regions of state set to move to Phase 3 on Friday Officials said the 39 deaths reported on Tuesday could be lower due to Memorial Day. There were also 1,178 new cases reported from 17,230 tests received. The virus remains in 100 of 102 Illinois counties. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/26/21270964/illinois-deaths-covid-19-coronavirus-may-25-pritzker-testing

DAILY HERALD
— Deaths from COVID-19 close in on 5,000, but officials see downward trend – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200526/deaths-from-covid-19-close-in-on-5000-but-officials-see-downward-trend
— Elburn pub defies state, reopens for dine-in business with mayor’s blessing – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200526/elburn-pub-defies-state-reopens-for-dine-in-business-with-mayors-blessing
— DuPage County expected to get COVID-19 testing site – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200526/dupage-county-expected-to-get-covid-19-testing-site
(FROM THE ARTICLE: County board Chairman Dan Cronin announced during a board meeting that the county has reached an agreement with the state to form a partnership for a testing facility planned for the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— City aims for big boost in COVID-19 contact tracing Grant money is earmarked to train a 600-person workforce. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/city-aims-big-boost-covid-19-contact-tracing
— Chicago loses one of its biggest conventions The Radiological Society of North America will hold its RSNA 2020 annual meeting virtually, scrapping an event that was slated to bring more than 50,000 attendees to McCormick Place. – DANNY ECKER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/chicago-loses-one-its-biggest-conventions
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/new-weed-shop-coming-near-north-suburbs

JOURNAL GAZETTE NEWS COURIER
— State Rep. Allen Skillicorn, R-East Dundee, wants to recall Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-lawmaker-wants-to-recall-illinois-governor/article_7175d898-f170-529f-ab96-1c07b7520302.html

CENTRE DAILY
— ‘Off the wall.’ Hundreds of bikers pack into Illinois bar defying stay-at-home order – DON SWEENEY
https://www.centredaily.com/news/coronavirus/article242993461.html

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— DuPage County Board Discusses Open DuPage
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-board-discusses-open-dupage/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— METRA RIDERSHIP DOWN 97% FROM COVID-19 – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/metra-ridership-down-97-from-covid-19/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Is Governor Pritzker desperate for legal justifications for continued executive orders beyond the 30 day limit? – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/is-governor-pritzker-desperate-for-legal-justifications-for-continued-executive-orders-beyond-the-30-day-limit/
— Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce sues Governor Pritzker over closure order – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/edwardsville-glen-carbon-chamber-of-commerce-sues-governor-pritzker-over-closure-order/

CAPITOL FAX
— Reporters actually take Skillicorn seriously – Was home on Monday – Warns of increasing hospitalizations in Wisconsin – Says USDOJ is “very much under the political thumb of the White House” – Next EO will continue eviction ban – Number of people with multiple tests “very small” – Asked about southern Illinois winery’s refusal to require staff to wear masks – Dr. Ezike doesn’t answer question about self quarantine for Illinoisans at Lake of the Ozarks – Repeats that legislature “abdicated their responsibility” on replacing his withdrawn IDPH rule – Will sign cocktail takeout bill when it reaches his desk – Dr. Ezike: “I can’t give anybody a COVID free pass” – Says legislature should’ve made more cuts – State will carry on if Pres. Trump cuts off National Guard – “No deal” on cannabis with his office
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/reporters-actually-take-skillicorn-seriously/
— 1,178 new cases, 39 additional deaths – But Dr. Ezike warns that weekend numbers are typically “a little bit lower”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/1178-new-cases-39-additional-deaths-but-dr-ezike-warns-that-weekend-numbers-are-typically-a-little-bit-lower/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/covid-19-roundup-43/
— Budget roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/budget-roundup-17/
— New Senate rule allows remote committees, limited remote floor voting
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/new-senate-rule-allows-remote-committees-limited-remote-floor-voting/
— ISP: “We’re between a rock and hard place”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/isp-we%e2%80%99re-between-a-rock-and-hard-place/
— Before you get a haircut next week, consider this
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/26/before-you-get-a-haircut-next-week-consider-this/

GOPUSA
— Georgia Gov Offers State As GOP Convention Host Amid Virus
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89430
— San Francisco Sanctions Tent Cities For Homeless Complete With Meals, Security And Showers
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89433

BLAZE
— The CDC confirms remarkably low coronavirus death rate. Where is the media? Will they ever admit the grave consequences of their errors? – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-the-cdc-confirms-remarkably-low-coronavirus-death-rate-where-is-the-media

THE HILL
— GOP governors jockey to elbow out North Carolina as convention host – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/499610-gop-governors-jockey-to-elbow-out-north-carolina-as-convention-host

WASHINGTON POST
— Twitter labels Trump’s tweets with a fact check for the first time The action comes after years of criticism that social media companies have allowed the president to push misinformation unchecked – Elizabeth Dwoskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/26/trump-twitter-label-fact-check/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— What happens when vulnerable employees return to workplaces? – RACHEL SCHNALZER (DIERSEN: What happens when vulnerable organization members return to organization meetings? One would expect that ever-increasingly, employers and organizations will discourage, if not prohibit, vulnerable (old, obese, and/or health problems including diabetes) employees and members from returning.)
https://www.latimes.com/business/newsletter/2020-05-26/coronavirus-older-disabled-vulnerable-workers-business

May 25 Morning Edition

ABC7
— President Trump threatens to pull RNC from NC, says Gov. Roy Cooper ‘in shutdown mood’ (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention? How many delegates are there in total and from each county, township, and Chicago ward?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-threatens-to-pull-rnc-from-nc-says-gov-in-shutdown-mood/6210242/
— Illinois lawmakers remove key obstacle in decadeslong efforts to build Chicago casino – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-legislature-budget-chicago-casino-coronavirus/6209065/
— 2 Chicago police officers injured while breaking up large crowd in Englewood – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/2-cpd-officers-injured-while-breaking-up-large-crowd-in-englewood/6209901/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/25/2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Does Joe Biden take black voters for granted? His latest gaffe suggests he might – SCOTT MARTELLE (DIERSEN: Who takes those who share your demographics for granted? I should write a book about those who take/took others for granted. I would focus on those who take/took the following for granted: those who are Republican Precinct Committeemen, Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.))
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-joe-biden-black-voters-20200522-bviuwfyfazdirnqwmpkghx7ibe-story.html

CHICAGO SUB-TIMES
— “Finished, just finished”: Trump says he is done taking hydroxychloroquine Donald Trump promoted as a treatment for the coronavirus despite warnings from his own U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/25/21269521/trump-done-taking-hydroxychloroquine

WGN RADIO
— Rick Pearson speaks with Illinois Senate Republican leader Bill Brady
https://wgnradio.com/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-5-24-2020/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Hasn’t Worn A Mask Publicly. Here’s What Might Convince Him To.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-hasnt-worn-mask-publicly-heres-what-might-convince-him#stream/0

WTTW
— Pritzker ‘Disappointed’ that Lawmakers Failed to Pass New Rule to Punish Businesses Ignoring COVID-19 Order – Heather Cherone (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in punishing others in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood? I should write a book about those who take the lead in punishing those in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s West District, in my precinct, and in my neighborhood. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who punish those who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/24/pritzker-disappointed-lawmakers-failed-pass-new-rule-punish-businesses-ignoring-covid-19

WIREPOINTS
— No cuts, record spending, and hoping for a bailout. Six things you need to know about Illinois’ 2021 budget. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/no-cuts-record-spending-and-hoping-for-a-bailout-six-things-you-need-to-know-about-illinois-2021-budget-wirepoints/
— Never mind the courts, says Pritzker. Only his views of the ‘science and data’ matter. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/never-mind-the-courts-says-pritzker-only-his-view-of-the-science-and-data-matter-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— Pandemic Puts Damper On Memorial Day Ceremonies – Jim Meadows
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/pandemic-puts-damper-on-memorial-day-ceremonies/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— President Trump Deems Churches “Essential”; Calls on Governors to Reopen Houses of Worship – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/president-trump-deems-churches-essential-calls-on-governors-to-reopen-houses-of-worship/

GOPUSA
— 30K More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters In Detroit (DIERSEN: How much deadwood is on the voter rolls in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, in your county, and in Illinois?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89316
— Jeff Sessions Failed His Biggest Test (DIERSEN: What tests do your critics/opponents say that you failed. I should write a book about my critics/opponents and the tests that they hint/imply/argue/shout that I have failed as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. They include my including links in GOPUSA emails to articles that they do not like.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89338
— Former U.S. Rep. Allen West Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89347

BRIETBART
— Democrats Face Criticism for Not Wearing Face Masks, Violating Own Rules – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/24/democrats-face-criticism-for-not-wearing-face-masks-violating-own-rules/

AOL
— These unlikely celebrities still use AOL email accounts and we’re really not that surprised – TATIANA PILE (DIERSEN: How long have you had your email address? I have had diersen@aol.com for more than 25 years, since January of 1995 when I was 46 years old. How long have you owned a computer system? I have owned a computer system since 1982 when I was 34 years old. While I worked for GAO during the 1990s, before GAO provided its staff with computer systems, I bought several computer systems and used them in my office. I published Milton Township Republican Organization’s (MTRO) first website in 2000 and served as MTRO’s webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010. I published Milton Township’s first website in 2001 and served as its webmaster 2001-2003. I served as Illinois Center Right Coalition’s webmaster 2004-2006. I have been sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000 and publishing copies of them at www.gopillinois.com since 2005. I have been on Facebook since January of 2009.)
https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2020/05/25/these-unlikely-celebrities-still-use-aol-email-accounts-and-were-really-not-that-surprised/24357428/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy America.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/499181-the-big-tent-unifying-america

CNN
— Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina – Betsy Klein and Jeff Zeleny (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention? How many delegates are there in total and from each county, township, and Chicago ward?)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/25/politics/trump-threatens-charlotte-republican-convention/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: The Coronavirus Is Deadliest Where Democrats Live Beyond perception and ideology, there are starkly different realities for red and blue America right now. – Jennifer Medina and Robert Gebeloff (DIERSEN: Obviously, therefore, the more Democrats who live in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your township, and in your county, the more that you have to worry about.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/25/us/politics/coronavirus-red-blue-states.html
— Pay Cuts Become a Tool for Some Companies to Avoid Layoffs “Shared sacrifice” in the white-collar ranks aims to avoid the cost of staffing up again. With no end to the crisis in sight, it is a leap of faith. – Nelson D. Schwartz (DIERSEN: When Republicans cut GAO’s budgets during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran the agency never considered pay cuts. Instead, they used the budget cuts to get rid of their employees like me who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/24/business/economy/coronavirus-pay-cuts.html
— Are Cars Protecting Los Angeles? The city is reviled for its sprawl-and-crawl culture, but a pandemic can change things. – Amy Wilentz (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-car. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who are full of hatred against American-nameplate cars and full of hatred against those who own them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/opinion/coronavirus-los-angeles-cars.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “On Somber Weekend, President shares Posts Demeaning Rivals. ” I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my judgment on which articles to include links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those critics/opponents who paint/painted themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/24/us/politics/trump-tweets-racist.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Sows Doubt on Voting. It Keeps Some People Up at Night. A group of worst-case scenario planners — mostly Democrats, but also some anti-Trump Republicans — have been gaming out how to respond to various doomsday options for the 2020 presidential election.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/24/us/politics/trump-2020-election-voting-rights.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Considers Forming Panel to Review Complaints of Online Bias Move is likely to draw pushback from tech companies; ACLU raises free-speech concerns – John D. McKinnon and Alex Leary (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents side with the left against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on a) those who discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS mails and b) those who discourage everyone from reading those emails. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and or financial clout. I would focus on those who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy individuals and to destroy organizations that are conservative and/or Republican.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-considers-forming-panel-to-review-complaints-of-online-bias-11590238800
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Left-wing bias in the tech world is a concern that definitely needs to be addressed from our vantage point, and at least exposed [so] that Americans have clear eyes about what we’re dealing with,” a White House official said. Mr. Trump has long expressed that viewpoint, and in a recent Twitter post indicated that a plan to address complaints of bias is in the works. “The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google,” Mr. Trump tweeted May 16, adding that his administration is “working to remedy this illegal situation.”)
— In Seattle, Coronavirus Fallout Opens Economic Divide Tech workers have been able to work from home, but manufacturing and service-sector employees are facing layoffs and infection risk –
Kim Mackrael and Andrew Tangel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-seattle-coronavirus-fallout-opens-economic-divide-11590328819
— Covid-19 Tests Come to Work Companies are asking more workers to take coronavirus tests, but the logistics are complicated Employers are puzzling over whom to test, and how often, particularly given that tests typically cost $100 or more each. – Sarah Krouse (DIERSEN: Are you a member of organizations? If so, what tests will those organizations require their members to pass to attend meetings? Will all members be required to pass tests or just those who are old, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes? )
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-tests-come-to-work-11590399001
— Summer Jobs Dry Up and Teens Face Highest Unemployment in Decades Younger workers’ go-to positions at pools, restaurants, golf courses are hit by the coronavirus – Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: What summer jobs did you have? I washed dishes during the summer of 1965. I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966. I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/summer-jobs-dry-up-and-teens-face-highest-unemployment-in-decades-11590312600

USA TODAY
— ‘Draconian’? ‘House arrest’? Coronavirus lockdowns prompt raft of lawsuits against states – Bart Jansen
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/25/coronoavirus-lockdowns-prompt-raft-lawsuits-against-states/5231533002/

BOSTON GLOBE
— Goodbye to hugs and handshakes Coronavirus allows us to leave some rituals behind. Good riddance! – Scot Lehigh
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/20/opinion/goodbye-hugs-handshakes/

DAILY POST
— Three fires in one week at homeless encampment near Facebook – EMILY MIBACH
https://padailypost.com/2020/05/24/three-fires-in-one-week-at-homeless-encampment-near-facebook/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, America-haters use coronavirus to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn America as being full of White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. If that is true, why do so many citizens of foreign countries who are non-White, who are female, and/or who are younger, who lack education, who lack job skills, who have financial problems, who have health problems, who have other problems, etc. come to America? Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor. Democrats and RINOs promise citizens of foreign countries that if they come to America, they will get preference over citizens of America who are White, male, older, Trump supporters, Protestant, Republican, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/25/latino-workers-coronavirus-discrimination-meat-plants

May 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 110K with over 4.8K deaths; Pritzker releases business reopening guidelines – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-releases-business-reopening-guidelines/6208703/

NBC5
— More Than 2,500 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois Sunday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/more-than-2500-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-illinois-sunday/2277507/
— Trump’s Pitch to Voters: Trust Me, Economy Will Soar in 2021 – Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trumps-pitch-to-voters-trust-me-economy-will-soar-in-2021/2277474/
— Chicago Churches Continue to Violate Stay-at-Home Orders, Fear City May Shut Them Down A pair of Chicago churches once again violated limitations on gathering sizes and fear the city may shut them down – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-churches-continue-to-violate-stay-at-home-orders-fear-city-may-shut-them-down/2277539/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports 67 coronavirus deaths Sunday, more than 2,500 new cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-67-coronavirus-deaths-sunday-more-than-2500-new-cases
— Judge won’t reconsider lawsuit brought by Michael Madigan opponent – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/judge-wont-reconsider-lawsuit-brought-by-michael-madigan-opponent
— Illinois churches holding services say they’re taking precautions – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-churches-holding-services-say-theyre-taking-precautions

WGN TV
— Churches holding services across Illinois say they’re taking precautions – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/churches-holding-services-across-illinois-say-theyre-taking-precautions/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces reopening rules for businesses as Illinois is poised to move to next phase and loosen restrictions – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pritzker-coronavirus-business-reopening-20200524-4qfbnlefkbdwbhgt6h47mjp6ei-story.html
— You’re getting used to masks. Will you wear a face shield? – KNVUL SHEIKH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-face-mask-face-shield-20200524-t5nm5h46zveg7o26waryi7oelm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Facing fines and threat of closure, churches continue to hold services: ‘There is not going to be a stand down’ Despite a harsh new warning from Chicago’s public health chief, two Chicago churches defiantly held services Sunday in violation of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/24/21269156/facing-threat-closure-city-encouragement-trump-churches-hold-services
— Illinois announces 67 more coronavirus deaths as state inches toward Phase 3 reopening The deaths and 2,508 new cases were announced on the same day Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled specific guidelines for more businesses to open in coming days. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/24/21269094/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-may-24
— Governor releases guidelines for more Illinois businesses to reopen in coming days Pritzker stressed that as more businesses reopen, the No. 1 priority will continue to be the health and safety of Illinois residents and workers. – Suzanne McBride
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/24/21269037/governor-releases-guidelines-more-illinois-businesses-reopen-coming-days
— After rocky start, legislative session like no other delivers casino win to boost Chicago and state The grownups asserted themselves in the Illinois Legislature, settled things down and accomplished more than we might have predicted. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/24/21268656/chicago-casino-illinois-house-senate-legislature-springfield-jim-durkin-jb-pritzker-lori-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— State reports 61 more COVID-19 deaths, as Pritzker releases new reopening guidelines – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200524/state-reports-61-more-covid-19-deaths-as-pritzker-releases-new-reopening-guidelines

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big wins for Lightfoot and Pritzker in the just-wrapped Springfield session Chicago’s got its casino, Springfield Dems got their budget—plus the authority to borrow billions from the feds. Here’s what you need to know. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/big-wins-lightfoot-and-pritzker-just-wrapped-springfield-session

WTTW
— Illinois’ Pandemic-Era Budget Looks to Feds for More Help – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/24/illinois-pandemic-era-budget-looks-feds-more-help

WBBM
— At Issue: Jeanne Ives, 6th District Republican Congressional Candidate
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/at-issue-jeanne-ives-6th-district-republican-congressional-candidate

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after Illinois session – JERRY NOWICKI
https://qctimes.com/agriculture/despite-budget-approval-much-is-in-limbo-after-illinois-session/article_44fbae1e-4272-56aa-b35c-dd333124d524.html

SOUTHERN
— ‘Patriot Rally’ in Marion brings opposition to Illinois’ coronavirus response – Brian Munoz
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/patriot-rally-in-marion-brings-opposition-to-illinois-coronavirus-response/article_aa3a54ae-b77d-571b-8331-33a292bb9a8f.html
PHOTOS: https://thesouthern.com/news/local/photos-patriot-rally-in-marion-brings-opposition-to-coronavirus-response/collection_cef9e0ea-448d-57cc-bc93-a2b0dbc0cbfd.html

WGLT
— B-N Lawmakers Pan State Budget – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
https://www.wglt.org/post/b-n-lawmakers-pan-state-budget#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— ‘Toxic’ Illinois budget relies on federal bailout that might not come – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/toxic-illinois-budget-relies-on-federal-bailout-that-might-not-come/article_af3f782a-9e02-11ea-ba34-9712d2b2b44c.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ugaste “Strongly Opposes” Budget
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/ugaste-strongly-opposes-budget/
— Mid-State Legislator Summarizes Session Tom Bennett
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/mid-state-legislator-summarizes-session/
— McConchie Reacts to Session, Points Out Lack of Action by Dems Will Result in Automatic $1,600 Legislative Pay Hike
— http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/mcconchie-reacts-to-session-points-out-lack-of-action-by-dems-will-result-in-automatic-legislative-pay-hike/
— Female Democrat Surfaces to Challenge Republican Marty McLaughlin for David McSweeney’s State Rep. Seat
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/female-democrat-surfaces-to-challenge-republican-marty-mclaughlin-for-david-mcsweeneys-state-rep-seat/
— Marci Suelzer, Opponent to Republican Marty McLaughlin, Surfaces
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/marci-suelzer-opponent-to-republican-marty-mclaughlin-surfaces/
— Illinois an Outlier in Coronavirus Reopening
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/illinois-an-outlier-in-coronavirus-reopening/
— IL-14: State Senate Approves Changes to Vote-by-Mail for November Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/il-14-state-senate-approves-changes-to-vote-by-mail-for-november-election/
— Point-Counterpoint: Jack Franks’ Plan to Cut County Board Salaries
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/point-counterpoint-jack-franks-plan-to-cut-county-board-salaries/
— Barrington Hills Village Board Unanimously Passes Resolution to Open Village Businesses and Churches and Raises Questions About Governor’s Legal Authority
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/barrington-hills-village-board-unanimously-passes-resolution-to-open-village-businesses-and-churches-and-raises-questions-about-governors-legal-authority/
— Did “Outlander’s” Col. Tryon Inspired Pritzker to Limit Public Gatherings to Ten People?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/did-outlanders-col-tryon-inspired-pritzker-to-limit-public-gatherings-to-ten-people/
— Court Order Finds Jack Franks “Willfully and Contumaciously” in Indirect Contempt of Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/court-order-finds-jack-franks-willfully-and-contumaciously-in-indirect-contempt-of-court/
— IL-14: Pinning the Extremist Label on Lauren Underwood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/il-14-pinning-the-extremist-label-on-loren-underwood/
— McHenry County Turkeys Harvested, No Politicians Were Killed This Season
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/mchenry-county-turkeys-harvested-no-politicians-were-killed-this-season/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Pritzker foot-dragging Bailey case, claims no emergency exists – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/pritzker-foot-dragging-bailey-case-claims-no-emergency-exists/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker unveils business guidance; takes questions on budget, legislature, EO
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/24/pritzker-unveils-business-guidance-takes-questions-on-budget-legislature-eo/

BREITBART
— Illinois Lawmakers Approve Vote-by-Mail Expansion for November Election – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/23/illinois-house-approves-vote-mail-expansion-november-election/

THE HILL
— White House economic adviser: Unemployment rate could be ‘double digits’ in November – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499348-white-house-economic-adviser-unemployment-rate-could-be-double-digits
— The Memo: Trump agenda rolls on amid pandemic – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499259-the-memo-trump-agenda-rolls-on-amid-pandemic

May 24 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Chicago churches stand in solidarity with President Trump, plan Sunday services despite stay-at-home order Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she does not answer to the president – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/religion/chicago-churches-stand-with-trump-plan-services/6208087/
— Illinois House passes $40 billion budget relying heavily on federal funding – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-passes-$40b-budget-relying-on-federal-funding/6208063/
— Illinois House passes casino legislation pushed by Mayor Lightfoot – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/new-casino-legislation-passed-by-illinois-house/6207120/
— New York Times devotes front page to COVID-19 victims as US deaths near 100K – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/society/ny-times-publishes-names-of-1000-covid-19-victims-on-front-page/6208188/

CBS2
— South Side Churches Praising President Trump’s Call For Churches To Reopen, Plan To Hold Services Sunday
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/23/south-side-churches-praising-president-trumps-call-for-churches-to-reopen-plan-to-hold-services-sunday/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lawmakers’ historic pandemic-driven special session focuses on new budget and Chicago casino – RICK PEARSON, JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-special-session-roundup-20200523-twl7cgkeknefpp2bf44g2aof4e-story.html
— When we have a coronavirus vaccine, will we want to use it? – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: Will the following be forced to be vaccinated: Old people, obese people, and those who have health problems including diabetes?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-vaccine-coronavirus-polio-salk-page-20200522-6v4hng2izjeqjcub4n4g2ud6ji-story.html
— Yes, we’re all ready for life to return to normal, but what price are you willing to pay? – DAVID MCGRATH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0524-20200522-gpkbe3rp3bcxzo5wcvufs57gmy-story.html
— Struggling with severely reduced ridership, Metra offers a new $10 daily pass – MARY WISNIEWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-metra-10-pass-ridership-20200520-cdcsclyflrhvxgkcy2a4wgbfma-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No more remote reporting during crunch time in Springfield for me This experience has shown me that a representative democracy is impossible to maintain without including the public. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/22/21268052/no-more-remote-reporting-during-crunch-time-in-springfield-for-me

DAILY HERALD
— House OKs $40 billion state budget
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200523/house-oks-40-billion-state-budget
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Two young men died fighting in Vietnam, and their high school class has never forgotten – Burt Constable
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200523/constable-two-young-men-died-fighting-in-vietnam-and-their-high-school-class-has-never-forgotten
— Wheaton Municipal Band cancels June and July concerts – Gail Sonkin
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200523/wheaton-municipal-band-cancels-june-and-july-concerts

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Some highlights from the state spending plan – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200523/some-highlights-from-state-spending-plan
— Lawsuit: ‘Property seizure’ violates U.S., Illinois constitutions – Rebecca Anzel (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who are/were similarly situated to me. I would focus on those who are/were Republican Precinct Committeemen, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois members, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce members, Illinois Center Right Coalition members, American Association of Political Consultants members, GAO employees, Association of Government Accountants members, IRS employees, Firestone Stores employees, Post Office employees, etc. I would focus on how they view/viewed me and how they treat/treated me. I would focus on those who disapprove/disapproved of my being Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, draft avoider, 100% German American, Crete resident 1948-1972, Wheaton resident since 1978, federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980, federal retiree since 1997, and/or that my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200523/lawsuit-property-seizure-violates-us-illinois-constitutions
(FROM THE ARTICLE: They are asking a judge to order the state to pay all “similarly situated persons, companies and entities … just compensation.”)

HERALD NEWS
— Republicans rally with open-up supporters in Shorewood – BOB OKON
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/23/republicans-rally-with-open-up-supporters-in-shorewood/dh0aqa1/

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Gun owners won’t like Senate Bill 1966 – Al Hayden
https://www.galesburg.com/sports/20200523/outdoors-gun-owners-wont-like-senate-bill-1966

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— All the loopholes states have to ‘balance’ their budgets – Brandon Kochkodin
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/All-the-loopholes-states-have-to-balance-their-15288748.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage sheriff, Milton Township forge partnership
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/22/dupage-sheriff-milton-township-forge-partnership/ajdy55e/

CAPITOL FAX
— Senate President Don Harmon talks to reporters
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/24/senate-president-don-harmon-talks-to-reporters/
— Madigan’s closing statement
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/24/madigans-closing-statement/
— Gaming bill passes Senate 42-14 *** Sen. Martwick is in town to vote for the Chicago casino bill
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/sen-martwick-is-in-town/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Return of Exclusivity – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY (DIERSEN: Since 2000 when I was 52 years old, my critics/opponents have been beyond furious that I have had the time and the money needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out free of charge and without any advertising or forced survey questions. I have that time and that money because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. Why was I eligible to take early retirement? I had worked for the federal government for almost 30 years – almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997, almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, and almost 3 years working for the Post Office 1966-1969. The last 11 years that I worked for GAO was at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. My critics/opponents paint my Civil Service Retirement System pension and my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy as being an “unfair advantage.” My critics/opponents would never stoop to take the federal jobs that I did. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have not and would not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, and/or f) because they cannot pass a physical examination.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-return-of-exclusivity/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The New York Times has succeeded in the digital era in part because it was the first to introduce an effective paywall model to generate digital subscription revenue. The model is so effective at generating needed revenue that National Review Online has implemented something like it.)

EPOCH TIMES
— 5 Things New Graduates Should Do to Plan Their Careers – ERIC D. JOHNSON AND REBECCA COOK (DIERSEN: I wanted a career in the automotive industry. That all ended in 1971 when I was 22 years old when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/5-things-new-graduates-should-do-to-plan-their-careers_3354171.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Inequality Has Been Laid Bare by the Outbreak. Now What? We’re seeing how what we have compares with what others have, and the differences can matter a lot. – Jay Caspian Kang (DIERSEN: Trump-haters use the pandemic to promote class warfare.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/20/magazine/covid-quarantine-inequality.html
— What if We All Vacationed at Home Again? – Henry Wismayer (DIERSEN: My wife and I have been married since 1978. We have never taken a real vacation. We took short vacations four times each year 1978-1992 after her business trips. But her income dropped in 1992 when she lost her job working for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions and my income dropped much more in 1997 when I lost my job working for GAO. I went on short vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-travel-summer-vacation.html
— Crumbs for the Hungry but Windfalls for the Rich Billions are going to zillionaires under the guise of pandemic relief. – Nicholas Kristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-economic-response.html
— Why Does the U.S. Military Celebrate White Supremacy? It is time to rename bases for American heroes — not racist traitors. – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/opinion/sunday/army-base-names-confederacy-racism.html
— Contact Tracing Is Harder Than It Sounds An elite cadre of 20th-century syphilis hunters can teach us a lot about what it takes to stop infections. – Kate Murphy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/sunday-review/coronavirus-contact-tracing.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Why the tests instituted to lift college diversity are falling out of favor – Shawn Hubler (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed? The tests that I have passed include a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests necessary to earn an MBA from Loyola in 1976, f) all the tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g) the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office employment examination in 1966.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/us/SAT-ACT-abolish-debate-california.html
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Remembering the Nearly 100,000 Lives Lost to Coronavirus in America As the U.S. approaches a grim milestone in the outbreak, The New York Times gathered names of the dead and memories of their lives from obituaries across the country. – Dan Barry, Larry Buchanan, Clinton Cargill, Annie Daniel, Alain Delaquérière, Lazaro Gamio, Gabriel Gianordoli, Richard Harris, Barbara Harvey, John Haskins, Jon Huang, Simone Landon, Juliette Love, Grace Maalouf, Alex Matthews, Farah Mohamed, Steven Moity, Destinée-Charisse Royal, Matt Ruby and Eden Weingart
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/24/us/us-coronavirus-deaths-100000.html

NEW YORK POST
— During coronavirus pandemic, essentials are the new protected class – Michael Goodwin (DIERSEN: Democrats promote dependency on government. Republicans are supposed to promote individual responsibility.)
https://nypost.com/2020/05/23/coronavirus-is-boom-time-for-socialists-goodwin/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For socialists and those who lean that way, pandemic time is boom time. Washington is printing and spending money like never before and both parties support sending cash to businesses and the unemployed. Rent and mortgage payments are being deferred, Medicare-for-all is getting a second look and support is growing for a program that would take the nation across the economic Rubicon — a guaranteed basic income. Seldom is heard those cautionary words of yesteryear, “moral hazard.” A time of great need and fear is shattering any stigma about being on the dole. A logical conclusion is that politics will follow culture and Bernie Sanders- and AOC-types will call the shots in America. Unless ­Republicans and conservatives get on board, they will be consigned to history’s dustbin. Perhaps. But pay attention to another potential reaction to the pandemic. Think of it as the revenge of the nonessentials.)

POLITICUS USA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “The GOP’s Hypocritical Assault on States and the American People.”
https://www.politicususa.com/2020/05/23/opinion-the-gops-hypocritical-assault-on-states-and-the-american-people.html

SHARON MELNICK, PHD
— SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 FLASHBACK: DO YOU CAUSE YOUR OWN PROBLEMS? (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I cause/caused all my own problems. I would focus on those who are/were Republican Precinct Committeemen, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois members, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce members, Illinois Center Right Coalition members, American Association of Political Consultants members, GAO employees, Association of Government Accountants members, IRS employees, Firestone Stores employees, Post Office employees, etc. I would focus on how they view/viewed me and how they treat/treated me. I would focus on those who disapprove/disapproved of my being Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, draft avoider, 100% German American, Crete resident 1948-1972, Wheaton resident since 1978, federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980, federal retiree since 1997, and/or that my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.sharonmelnick.com/do-cause-your-own-problems/