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June 16, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abc7chicago.com/daca-meaning-news-2023-renewal/13387386/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/juneteenth-celebrations-planned-throughout-chicago-over-weekend/3162510/

FOX32
— Democrats say “Chicago activists raise questions about safety, health of migrants.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-activists-raise-concern-for-migrant-health-safety
— Democrats say “60 outreach workers, case managers join efforts to disrupt violence in Chicago.” The Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more poverty and crime.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/60-outreach-workers-case-managers-join-efforts-to-disrupt-violence-in-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The city won’t address crime as long as CTU stands in the way of making education about children – Paul Vallas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-ctu-enrollment-strike-power-funding-chicago-crime-20230615-7xu7zxslrzdwze3pmivg6fo5j4-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-daca-anniversary-dreamers-education-work-20230615-3ye2kc7iubgm7n7ywgflesj5em-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-pride-flag-request-st-0616-20230615-24xyvo47efbepaaediaub5xtny-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say “Are guaranteed-income programs working? Thousands of Chicago and Cook County residents got $500 a month the past year. They say the money provided a cushion but wasn’t enough to help them get ahead.” What did you do to get ahead? I did yard work and delivered newspapers in Crete 1962-1964; washed dishes in Chicago Heights 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes in Flossmoor and chipped slag and pumped gasoline in South Chicago Heights in 1966; delivered mail in Park Forest 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line in Belvidere and as a security guard in DeKalb in 1970, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances in Chicago Heights 1970-1971, pumped gasoline in Chicago Heights 1971-1972, collected delinquent taxes in Chicagoland 1971-1980, and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. I earned four job-related college degrees, six job-related professional certifications, and a job-related professional license.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/16/23751359/guaranteed-income-wage-gap-promise-equity-chicago-cook-county

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats say “In Miami, Trump’s ardent backers are a sign of the city’s rightward shift.” In what direction is your municipality shifting and why?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/in-miami-trumps-ardent-backers-are-a-sign-of-the-citys-rightward-shift
— Democrats say “Election, budget accountability problems stem from DuPage clerk, not the office.” Elections in DuPage County are not run jointly by Democrats and Republicans. They are run by Democrats.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230615/daily-herald-opinion-election-budget-accountability-problems-stem-from-dupage-clerk-not-the-office
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230616/daily-herald-opinion-illinois-takes-swipe-at-censorship-in-libraries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly run Illinois. Consequently, “Illinois ranks lowest of all states on racial equity.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/illinois-has-lowest-racial-equity-us-wallethub-study

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2023/06/16/juneteenth-2023-federal-holiday-meaning-celebration-events-emancipation-slavery-freedom-day/70327077007/

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly demand that employers pay a “living wage.” A “living wage” is far more than a minimum wage. Minimum wage jobs are for those who have little or no job skills or work experience – typically teenagers. Why should employers be expected/forced to pay a “living age” to anyone who has little or no job skills or work experience? Back in the “good old days,” I earned the minimum wage ($12.05/hour in today’s dollars) while I washed dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights and lived with my parents in Crete and attended Crete-Monee High School. With the money that I earned, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966 that I used to get to/from my parents’ home and a) jobs cleaning golf shoes in Flossmoor and chipping slag and pumping gasoline in Chicago Heights during the summer of 1966, b) my job delivering mail for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1967, and c) classes at UIC 1966-1967. I sold it in December of 1967 and bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442.
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/what-does-it-take-to-afford-housing-in-chicago-new-report-finds-wages-still-lagging/article_608d6b75-baf5-5d84-b771-fb63fd1a2638.html

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— How strongly does your church promote LGBTQ? I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being religious, who promote LGBTQ, and who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I do not promote LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/14/chicago-archbishop-blase-cupich-set-to-lead-mass-for-lgbtq-catholics-this-weekend/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/15/50-ways-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-chicago-barbecues-parades-resource-fairs-and-more/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/15/chicagos-lesbian-bars-vanished-for-years-but-sapphic-spaces-are-making-a-comeback/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Concerns of pre-slating sexism – SHIA KAPOS (COMMENT: Why don’t Republican county party organizations in Illinois have slating meetings like the Democrats have? Who will the Republican candidates be for Auditor, Clerk of the Court, and Recorder of Deeds in DuPage County? Who will the Republican candidates be for DuPage County Board seats and for DuPage County Forest Preserve seats?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/06/16/concerns-of-pre-slating-sexism-00102383
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Alarm bells were raised at the pre-slating meeting Thursday for the Cook County Democratic Party, where wanna-be candidates for 2024 made a pitch for endorsements. This is a get-to-know-you meeting before official slating in August. Judicial candidates starred in Thursday’s pre-slating. Today, candidates for county offices and the water board will make their case. More on that below. Serious concerns: During Thursday’s presentation, Maggie O’Keefe, the committeewoman for the 40th Ward, called out the Illinois State Bar Association for not recommending more women of color. O’Keefe had expressed similar concerns ahead of the 2022 primary.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-91/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/15/afternoon-roundup-105/
— Democrats say “Morning briefing

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https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-90/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Dear Illinois leaders, please explain the state’s dead last ranking on racial equality – Mark Glennon (COMMENT: Even though Democrats run everything in Illinois, Democrats blame all of Illinois’ problems on Republicans. It is called scapegoating.)
https://wirepoints.org/dear-illinois-leaders-please-explain-the-states-dead-last-ranking-on-racial-equality-wirepoints/
— Chicago crime continues its massive growth. The 40% increase so far this year is on top of the 40% increase in 2022.
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-crime-continues-its-massive-growth-the-40-increase-so-far-this-year-is-on-top-of-the-40-increase-in-2022-wirepoints-joins-will-stephens-on-wxan/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Despite rising crime, Chicago mayor says public safety efforts are ‘paying dividends’ – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_18b23f7e-0bae-11ee-89a8-0f57c7bf8553.html
— Illinois agency hosting closed event titled ‘Dispelling Myths Around Gender-Affirming Care for Youth’ – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_633b1d1c-0bbe-11ee-94b1-53866a719310.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— ‘Unfortunately, I could not support the budget’ – Seth Lewis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/643898412-lewis-unfortunately-i-could-not-support-the-budget

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey: ‘I am resolved more than ever that President Trump must be elected as our next president’
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/644283637-bailey-i-am-resolved-more-than-ever-that-president-trump-must-be-elected-as-our-next-president

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Wheaton, Illinois Park District Sexually Integrates Locker Rooms – Jeanne Ives (COMMENT: Since 2021, the Wheaton Park District has stopped me from serving as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/post/wheaton-illinois-park-district-sexually-integrates-locker-rooms

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE

— NEW ILLINOIS LAW ALLOWS 10 PAID DAYS OFF FROM TEACHING FOR UNION WORK – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-illinois-law-allows-10-paid-days-off-from-teaching-for-union-work/
— ILLINOIS’ PENSION BONANZA: INVEST $166K, TAKE HOME $5.5M – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-pension-bonanza-invest-166k-take-home-5-5m/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 30 Organizations Across Illinois Representing Over 80,000 Grassroots Activists Sign an Open Letter of “No Confidence” in IL GOP Chair Don Tracy’s Leadership (COMMENT: In 2007, to vote me off the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, my critics/opponents concocted phony grassroot organizations across Illinois and had their phony chairmen run against me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/06/ir-exclusive-30-organizations-across-illinois-representing-over-80000-grassroots-activists-sign-an-open-letter-of-no-confidence-in-il-gop-chair-don-tracys-leadership.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Get ready for the lies about affirmative action – Ian Kingsbury (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action (AA) to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about how my Democrat superiors in the federal government used AA to waste my career and to force me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old so that they could give my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate, which is exactly what they did. I should write a book about my RINO leaders in Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have used AA since 2000 to make many/big adverse actions against me so that could advance minorities, females, and younger people over me, which is exactly what they did.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/get-ready-for-the-lies-about-affirmative-action

NEW YORK POST
— Obama bashes Nikki Haley and Tim Scott on race relations: ‘Long list of minority candidates in GOP who say everything is great’ – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/obama-bashes-nikki-haley-and-tim-scott-on-race-relations-long-list-of-minority-candidates-in-gop-who-say-everything-is-great/
— BLM support plunges to new low, majority say it has not helped black people’s lives – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/blm-support-plunges-to-new-low-sharply-divides-nation-poll/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Homeland Committee Chairman: China Likely Sending Military Personnel Into U.S. – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2023/06/15/homeland-committee-chairman-china-likely-sending-military-personnel-into-u-s/

AMERICAN THINKER
— New York Mayor Eric Adams perfectly illustrates ‘progressive’ hypocrisy, fraudulence – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/06/new_york_mayor_eric_adams_perfectly_illustrates_progressive_hypocrisy_fraudulence_.html
— Twenty Republicans Save Adam Schiff from Censure – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/06/twenty_republicans_save_adam_schiff_from_censure_.html

BREITBART
— House GOP Report: Illegal Aliens Costing American Hospitals Billions in Unpaid Medical Bills – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: How many millions of dollars are the hospitals near you spending on illegals?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/15/house-gop-report-illegal-aliens-costing-american-hospitals-billions-in-unpaid-medical-billshouse-homeland-report-hospitals-illegal-aliens/
— Biden to Boost Migrant Child Trafficking by Ending DNA Testing at Southern Border – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/15/expert-witness-biden-to-boost-migrant-child-trafficking-by-ending-dna-testing-at-southern-border/

DAILY WIRE
— Mayorkas Releasing Chinese Nationals With Ties To CCP Into U.S. – Leif Le Mahieu (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly a) glorify and praise illegals and b) encourage them to come to America illegally and to stay in America illegally.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/mayorkas-releasing-chinese-nationals-with-ties-to-ccp-into-u-s-house-republican-says

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— House Homeland Security Committee Highlights Mayorkas’ Dereliction of Duty – Joe Chatham (COMMENT: My Republican U.S. Senators and my Republican U.S. Representatives have ether a) rejected the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform or b) done little or nothing to defend or advance that plank. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/06/15/house-homeland-security-committee-highlights-mayorkas-dereliction-duty

FIRST
— GOP Unveils ‘One Flag For All Act’ to Ban Feds From Flying Non-US Flags (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly a) run America and b) use LGBTQ to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.thefirsttv.com/pride-implodes-gop-unveils-one-flag-for-all-act-to-ban-feds-from-flying-non-us-flags/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Illinois ‘Library Bill of Rights’ Goes Too Far – ALEXANDER HUGHES (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly to raise your child in Illinois is to make your child a “good little socialist Democrat,” that is, to make your child a sexually active LGBTQer who despises/hates those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, in a traditional marriage, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-library-bill-of-rights-goes-too-far/
— Trump Raises $7 Million since Classified-Documents Indictment – JEFF ZYMERI
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-raises-7-million-since-classified-documents-indictment/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in forcing LGBTQ on everyone.
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/4052176-states-with-more-lgbtq-people-have-better-economic-growth/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “How Conservatives Went From Demonizing Muslims to Wooing Them.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/opinion/conservatives-muslims-lgbtq.html

ABC LOS ANGELES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abc7.com/texas-greg-abbott-buses-migrants-los-angeles/13387074/

USA TODAY
— Democrats ever-increasingly demand that Twitter do more to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/16/glaad-social-media-safety-index-report-platforms/70328237007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/15/lgbtq-earn-it-act-risks-online/70247956007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/06/13/ivf-cost-higher-for-lgbtq-couples/11135417002/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Affirmative Action to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/06/15/supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling-widen-racial-gap/70289403007/
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) do everything that they can to make minorities hate Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/15/racial-equality-unites-us-how-to-get-there-divides-us-poll/70313822007/

JD SUPRA
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly make not having a criminal record worthless.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/chicago-releases-new-expanded-1553142/

June 14, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats say “Chicago migrants move to Daley College following postponements.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-immigrants-in-news/13375893/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly pressure people to house illegals in their homes. To sell that, anticipate/expect that Democrats will ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that homeowners could use those illegals to buy groceries, prepare and serve meals, wash dishes, do the laundry, clean the house, walk the dog, care for their children, drive them around, run errands, mow the lawn, trim bushes, rake leaves, clean gutters, shovel snow, teach their children Spanish, get rid of their Republican neighbors, etc.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-pastor-opens-up-private-residence-to-house-migrants-in-humboldt-park/3160857/

CBS2
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cubs-pirates-pride-night/
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rainbow-railroad-and-lgbtqi-refugees-60-minutes-archive/
— Democrats acknowledge that “South suburban mayors say their municipalities they need revenue and resources.” I should write a book about my critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County who have never been in the south suburbs. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I lived in University Park 1972-1976. I worked in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 and 1970-1972. I worked in Park Forest 1966-1969. I worked in Harvey 1972-1973.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/south-suburban-mayors-municipalities-revenue-resources/
— Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats ever-increasingly paint Democrats as having been the Union Army during the Civil War and Republicans as having been the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/civil-war-docuseries-warning-signs/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say “After days of delays, city moves migrant families from North Side to Daley College. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff said families with children needed to be moved to Daley College so the High Ridge YMCA could be used only for single men, who make up the majority of the 500 or so people still sleeping in Chicago police stations.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/13/23759340/chicago-illinois-immigration-migrants-move-daley-college-west-ridge-ymca-brandon-johnson
— Democrats acknowledge that “Mayor Johnson paints himself in corner by handing teachers paid parental leave.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/13/23755671/chicago-public-schools-teachers-union-brandon-johnson-paid-parental-leave-city-hall-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats acknowledge that “Downstate Illinois is hurting, yet few notice.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-downstate-illinois-economy-chicago-20230613-ruos3seojnhdthjd3sv5w267la-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Affirmative Action to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-affirmative-action-college-admissions-supreme-court-ruling-20230613-3rjtiuo2gzgefh3unwdtcqmefu-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Democrats say “Volunteers feel shut out of city meeting on migrants, meanwhile move is made to new shelter at Daley College.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-migrants-volunteers-credentials-city-shelters-20230614-okp45hn7u5gpvdqgbzesrc7rc4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH TWO PICTURES: Democrats say “DuPage County chair suggests stripping clerk of election powers amid disputes over clerk’s spending.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/dupage-county-chair-suggests-stripping-clerk-of-election-powers-amid-disputes-over-clerks-spending
— Democrats say “Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday in Elgin.” Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/juneteenth-celebration-set-for-saturday-in-elgin
— Democrats say “After days of delays, city moves migrant families from North Side to Daley College.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/after-days-of-delays-city-moves-migrant-families-from-north-side-to-daley-college
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/transgender-and-nonbinary-people-are-often-sidelined-at-pride-this-year-is-different

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats acknowledge that “Falling house prices in Chicago show the toll of remote work and crime.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/chicago-home-prices-decline-remote-work-crime-fears

WBEZ
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-enacts-abortion-protections-post-roe-v-wade/4bfb5fd1-3546-4ccb-b314-bce7f503c957
— Democrats acknowledge that “Chicago areas with steep Black population decline see more violence and job loss. Since 2010, nearly two-thirds of the people killed or wounded by gunfire in Chicago were in areas with the largest Black population loss.”
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-black-population-decline-crime-job-loss/6d880f62-ba00-4b44-9e0a-57c50fc4f51d

SOUTHERN
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote Christie’s attacks against Trump.
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2023/06/13/chris-christie-calls-trumps-conduct-in-document-indictment-inexcusable/

HYDE PARK HERALD
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/hyde-park-art-center-hosts-second-annual-art-of-pride/article_ac70b2d8-0972-11ee-874a-a3c73c7bd5ae.html

OAK PARK
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote reparations. Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are reparations.
https://www.oakpark.com/2023/06/13/where-reparations-rubber-hits-the-road/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats say “Dan Brady explores a run for Congress or return to the state legislature.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-06-13/dan-brady-explores-a-run-for-congress-or-return-to-the-state-legislature

CITIES 92.9
— RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.cities929.com/2023/06/13/illinois-hotels-continue-to-struggle-hiring-and-retaining-workers/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats crow that “Feds Give Chicago Over $10 Million To Help Asylum Seekers As Humanitarian Crisis Continues. The state of Illinois will also get $19.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support housing and basic services for thousands of Central and South American migrants.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/13/feds-give-chicago-over-10-million-to-help-asylum-seekers-as-humanitarian-crisis-continues/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Democrats say “DuPage County Provides Additional $500,000 to Local Food Pantries.” Democrats ever-increasingly implement the Democrat Party platform in DuPage County. That ever-increasingly increases poverty and crime in DuPage County.
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/news_detail_T2_R841.php

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrats say “Pritzker heading to DeSantis’ home turf.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/06/14/pritzker-heading-to-desantis-home-turf-00101891

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/14/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-89/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/13/afternoon-roundup-103/
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/13/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-88/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Law soon requires new Illinois homes to include electric vehicle charging capabilities – Andrew Hensel

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_9f0da200-0a1b-11ee-ac15-57f5f1091288.html

WIREPOINTS
— 38% jump in Chicago crime during Mayor Johnson’s first month – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/38-jump-in-chicago-crime-during-mayor-johnsons-first-month-wirepoints/
— Hispanics are going to be a big part of Chicago’s future… yet very few Hispanic children in CPS can read at grade level.
https://wirepoints.org/hispanics-are-going-to-be-a-big-part-of-chicagos-future-yet-very-few-hispanic-children-in-cps-can-read-at-grade-level-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Lake County GOP: ‘Ron DeSantis in Illinois!!’
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/643836571-lake-county-gop-ron-desantis-in-illinois

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Illinois Republican Party Presidential Primary Poll Results:
Asa Hutchinson: 1.14%
Donald Trump: 53.98%
Nikki Haley: 2.84%
Ron DeSantis: 21.02%
Tim Scott: 3.98%
Vivek Ramaswamy: 2.27%
Someone else: 5.68%
Undecided: 9.09%
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— First in the Nation: Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Bill into Law Discouraging Schools and Public Libraries from Banning Books, Linking Book Bans to Loss of State-Funded Grants
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/06/first-in-the-nation-gov-jb-pritzker-signs-bill-into-law-discouraging-schools-and-public-libraries-from-banning-books-linking-book-bans-to-loss-of-state-funded-grants.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Catch and release’ has become ‘greet and release’ U.S. is welcoming illegal immigrants at points of entry. – Lora Ries and Simon Hankinson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jun/13/catch-and-release-has-become-greet-and-release/
— Retail theft overlooked by prosecutors at expense of shoppers and worker safety – Matt Delaney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jun/13/retail-theft-overlooked-prosecutors-expense-shoppe/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— How will Trump fight the deep state when no decent lawyers will work for him? – Timothy P. Carney
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-fight-deep-state-no-decent-lawyers-will-work-for-him
— The Left is running out of insults – Peter Cordi Jun
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/the-left-is-running-out-of-insults
— Partisan ‘experts’ should have no credibility while pushing gender transitions for children – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/partisan-experts-should-have-no-credibility-while-pushing-gender-transitions-for-children

NEW YORK POST
— NY pols should leave our kids alone — and not keep transitions from parents – Natalya Murakhver and Dana Hensley
https://nypost.com/2023/06/13/ny-pols-should-leave-our-kids-alone-and-not-keep-transitions-from-parents/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden DHS Rewards Sanctuary Cities, NGOs with $290 Million – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2023/06/14/biden-dhs-rewards-sanctuary-cities-ngos-with-290-million/
— When are enough Americans going to realize our government is a criminal enterprise? – Patricia McCarthy (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, governments exist in America a) to take opportunity, income, and assets away from Republicans and b) to give that opportunity, income, and assets to Democrats.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/06/when_are_enough_americans_going_to_realize_our_government_is_a_criminal_enterprise.html

BREITBART
— Illinois Lost 150K Citizens to Other States, Many to Florida and Indiana – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/12/illinois-lost-150k-citizens-states-florida-indiana/
— Biden’s DHS Rewards Sanctuary Cities, NGOs with $290M for Resettling Illegal Aliens in U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/13/bidens-dhs-rewards-sanctuary-cities-ngos-with-290m-for-resettling-illegal-aliens-in-u-s/

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘Can dissenters survive’? Princeton panel explores effect of wokeness on professions – DAKOTA POWELL
https://www.thecollegefix.com/can-dissenters-survive-princeton-panel-explores-effect-of-wokeness-on-professions/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Fighting Woke – John Stossel
https://www.creators.com/read/john-stossel/06/23/fighting-woke

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Admin Arrests Donald Trump – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/13/biden-admin-arrests-donald-trump/
— Chris Christie Says Trump Would Spend Second Term ‘Settling Scores’ – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/12/chris-christie-says-trump-would-spend-second-term-settling-scores/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Fake and Fabricated Charges’: Trump Denounces Federal Indictment in Primetime Address – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/06/13/fake-fabricated-charges-trump-denounces-federal-indictment-primetime-address/
— Tide Turning Against Biological Men Competing in Women’s Sports, New Poll Finds—Even Among Democrats – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/06/12/tide-turning-against-biological-men-competing-womens-sports-new-poll-findseven-among-democrats/

DAILY WIRE
— Border Patrol Records 1000% Increase In Illegal Immigration From China, Afghanistan – Spencer Lindquist
https://www.dailywire.com/news/border-patrol-records-1000-increase-in-illegal-immigration-from-china-afghanistan
— Biden Faces Backlash After Trans Activist Goes Topless At White House Pride Event: ‘A Disgrace To Our Country’
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-faces-backlash-after-trans-activist-goes-topless-at-white-house-pride-event-a-disgrace-to-our-country

FOX NEWS
— Wokeism and trans agenda ‘a corrupt cult’: ‘Parents need to rescue their kids’ – Kirk Cameron
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/kirk-cameron-says-wokeism-and-trans-agenda-are-a-corrupt-cult-in-america-parents

GOPUSA
— 38% Of Americans Say They’re Conservative On Social Issues – The Highest Since 2012 (COMMENT: I am a social conservative. I should write a book about those who despise/hate social conservatives the most. I would focus on past/present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, Republican county party organizations, and Republican township/ward party organizations, b) Republican U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmen/women, state senators, and state representatives, c) Republican leaders of Illinois, counties, townships, municipalities, and school districts, d) Republican candidates ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, e) conservative leaders and activists, and i) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.gopusa.com/38-of-americans-say-theyre-conservative-on-social-issues-the-highest-since-2012/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Deceptive Numbers and Word Games Are Hiding Continued Mass Illegal Immigration Post–Title 42 – Simon Hankinson and Lora Ries
https://www.heritage.org/immigration/report/deceptive-numbers-and-word-games-are-hiding-continued-mass-illegal-immigration

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Against the Pride Flag – RICH LOWRY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/06/against-the-pride-flag/

OPEN THE BOOKS
— Federal Agencies Admit To $3 Trillion In Improper Payments Since 2004. So, what government program is running well? – ADAM ANDRZEJEWSKI (COMMENT: GAO is supposed to fight improper federal payments. But the Democrats who ran GAO while I worked for the agency 1980-1997 wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://openthebooks.substack.com/p/federal-agencies-admit-to-3-trillion

TOWNHALL
— DeSantis Has Big Plans for Ridding the Military of Wokeness – Rebecca Downs
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/06/14/how-ron-desantis-plans-to-save-woke-military-n2624298

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4048169-santos-introduces-legislation-defunding-countries-with-anti-lgbtq-policies/
— A woke FBI poses a threat to our democracy – THOMAS BAKER
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4039693-a-woke-fbi-poses-a-threat-to-our-democracy/

ABC NEWS
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) destroy individuals, destroy organizations, destroy companies, destroy governments, and destroy countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/lgbtq-community-safe-club-aftershock-survivors-reflect-rebuild-100046815

CNN
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/13/politics/white-house-condemns-video/index.html

MSN
— Because citizens of foreign countries vote for Democrats, Democrats ever-increasingly promote birthright citizenship.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/most-americans-reject-trump-and-support-birthright-citizenship/ss-AA1crgIe#image=3

YAHOO
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Christie to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
https://news.yahoo.com/chris-christie-calls-trump-loser-190503677.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats crow that “To Fight Book Bans, Illinois Passes a Ban on Book Bans.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/13/us/illinois-book-bans-schools-public-libraries.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Self-Destructive Donald Trump. The document indictment is misguided, but he made it easier for his enemies, as he always does. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-indictment-classified-documents-mar-a-lago-merrick-garland-republican-party-f8c5776b
— Reparations for Slavery? California’s Bad Idea Catches On. New York lawmakers vote to study the idea, which can only harm blacks and worsen race relations. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/reparations-for-slavery-californias-bad-idea-catches-on-reform-new-york-race-7398e5d1

FORBES
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly push minorities to be pot pushers.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2023/06/13/restorative-justice-advocates-to-host-chicago-cannabis-career-fair/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Chicago Sexual Harassment Training Deadline Looms
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/chicago-sexual-harassment-training-deadline-looms

PBS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/in-past-pride-events-transgender-people-have-often-been-sidelined-not-this-year

GOVERNING
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.governing.com/work/lgbtq-workers-help-to-lead-chicagos-unionization-efforts

January 25, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Hundreds pack DuPage County Board meeting to criticize, laud sheriff over assault weapons ban.”
https://abc7chicago.com/dupage-county-sheriff-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-board-james-mendrick/12731267/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Defending the U.S. Constitution: DuPage residents sound off on sheriff’s assault weapons stance.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dupage-sheriff-mendrick-assault-weapons/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA joins in effort to get Illinois assault weapons ban tossed.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nra-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/

WGN9
— COMMENT: Democrats say “ISRA shows support for DuPage County sheriff at board meeting.”
https://wgntv.com/news/dupage-county/isra-to-show-support-for-dupage-county-sheriff-at-board-meeting-tuesday/

FOX32
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Darren Bailey files lawsuit challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/darren-bailey-files-lawsuit-challenging-illinois-assault-weapons-ban

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Democrats say “Hundreds flood DuPage County Board meeting to speak out on sheriff’s statement against enforcing state’s ban on assault weapons.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-dupage-board-mendrick-weapons-ban-st-0125-20230124-tmfyzkmzfbgaxcjil23hmg6tz4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After Conroy’s announcement at Tuesday’s meeting, DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Republican, said he would not be in favor of censure and supports the sheriff. “I support our sheriff and his right to speak out about the problems with the act,” Zay said. Republican county board member Sam Tornatore echoed Zay with concerns over a resolution for censure, arguing it must include an open discussion. “My only question is is it going to make us any better or bring us together … or is it just going to continue to divide us even further?,” he said.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “More than 1,000 plaintiffs, including Darren Bailey and 70 firearms dealers, named in lawsuit challenging state gun ban.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-lawsuit-white-county-20230124-nawr2cx2w5bfnn4q237q3c4anu-story.html
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Can Black History Month survive Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ politics?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-ron-desantis-carter-woodson-marvin-dunn-black-history-month-page-20230124-rxza3vhtvrfapek3tnyxj33pky-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Bringing in the big guns? NRA, lawyers who helped win U.S. Supreme Court case train sights on Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Although the National Rifle Association is not listed as a plaintiff, a spokesperson told the Sun-Times it joined the National Sports Shooting Foundation to bring forth the suit, similar to what it did in a New York case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/24/23569921/guns-nra-lawyer-supreme-court-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-national-rifle-association-highland-park

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Democrats say “As several support DuPage sheriff, county chair says she’ll seek censure over weapons ban remarks.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/as-several-support-dupage-sheriff-county-chair-says-shell-seek-censure-over-weapons-ban-remarks
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Carol Stream Republican, said he would vote against the censure. “I support our Sheriff Jim Mendrick and his right to speak out about the problems with this act,” Zay said, referring to the state’s new law on high-powered weapons. He questioned the level of scrutiny Mendrick has endured from federal, state and county lawmakers in recent days. “I’m concerned about the voracity we’re going after law enforcement officials and nothing about stronger penalties for those who commit crimes with a firearm,” Zay said.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County sheriff could face censure over refusal to enforce weapons ban.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/dupage-county-sheriff-could-face-censure-over-refusal-to-enfore-weapons-ban
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Carol Stream Republican, said he supports Mendrick and would not support a censure. “I support our Sheriff Jim Mendrick and his right to speak out about the problems with this act,” Zay said, referring to the state’s new law banning high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines. He questioned the level of scrutiny Mendrick has endured from state and federal lawmakers. “I’m concerned about the voracity we’re going after law enforcement officials and nothing about stronger penalties for those who commit crimes with a firearm,” Zay said. County board members listened to nearly an hour of public comment from residents, many of who supported Mendrick. More than 200 residents also registered comments online before Tuesday’s meeting.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Rosemont’s Stephens adds GOP House leadership post.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/rosemonts-stephens-adds-gop-house-leadership-post
— COMMENT: Democrats outlaw semiautomatic firearms on their way to outlawing all firearms.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230125/letter-high-court-sees-exceptions-for-unusual-weapons

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Ohio doctor opening abortion clinic in Champaign.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/ohio-doctor-opening-abortion-clinic-champaign

STATELINE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois Democrats urging DuPage sheriff to enforce gun ban.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-democrats-urging-sheriff-to-enforce-gun-ban/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Fourth challenge filed over Illinois weapons ban.”
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Fourth-challenge-filed-over-Illinois-weapons-ban-17738487.php

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Bailey, Wilhour and Niemerg join latest lawsuit challenging state gun ban.”
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/bailey-wilhour-and-niemerg-join-latest-lawsuit-challenging-state-gun-ban/article_b1c3df14-9c06-11ed-a7f5-9fd364338b5f.html

WJOL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Democrats Call On DuPage Co. Sheriff To Reverse Stance On Assault Weapons Ban.”
https://www.wjol.com/democrats-call-on-dupage-co-sheriff-to-reverse-stance-on-assault-weapons-ban/

WSIL TV
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Former Illinois State Senator Daren Bailey Files Lawsuit on Illinois Protect Communities Act.”
https://www.wsiltv.com/townnews/law/former-illinois-state-senator-daren-bailey-files-lawsuit-on-illinois-protect-communities-act/article_bff598de-9be8-11ed-93ab-2b90e879d8dc.html

CITIES 92.9
— DuPage County residents debate whether sheriff should enforce Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/24/dupage-county-residents-debate-whether-sheriff-should-enforce-illinois-gun-ban/
— Lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban stack up as Pritzker expects months of wrangling – Greg Bishop
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/24/lawsuits-against-illinois-gun-ban-stack-up-as-pritzker-expects-months-of-wrangling/

NATALIA DAGENHART
— DuPage County Sheriff Mendrick supports the US Constitution. People support Sheriff Mendrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX8W9jZvP7g

WIREPOINTS
— 2,200 motor thefts in 22 days. Chicago crime skyrockets in 2023. – Matt Rosenberg
https://wirepoints.org/2200-motor-thefts-in-22-days-chicago-crime-skyrockets-in-2023-wirepoints/
— 300,000 Illinoisans still without jobs, Illinois the nation’s 2nd-worst state for work – John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/300000-illinoisans-still-without-jobs-illinois-the-nations-2nd-worst-state-for-work-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Illinoisans are fleeing public schools. 218,000 kids have left the school system since 2010.
https://wirepoints.org/illinoisans-are-fleeing-public-schools-218000-kids-have-left-the-school-system-since-2010-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

COOK COUTY RECORD
— Heavy hitters tee up lawsuits in federal court to strike down IL gun ban law – Jonathan Bilyk
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/639035406-heavy-hitters-tee-up-lawsuits-in-federal-court-to-strike-down-il-gun-ban-law

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban stack up as Pritzker expects months of wrangling – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawsuits-against-illinois-gun-ban-stack-up-as-pritzker-expects-months-of-wrangling/article_56dc6930-9c2f-11ed-a0ad-dfc90f4778b2.html
— DuPage County residents debate whether sheriff should enforce Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/dupage-county-residents-debate-whether-sheriff-should-enforce-illinois-gun-ban/article_06e49f56-9c39-11ed-9de4-cb36013feb24.html
— How 2022 Gun Sales in Illinois Compare to the Rest of the Country – Samuel Stebbins
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/how-2022-gun-sales-in-illinois-compare-to-the-rest-of-the-country/article_b08989bc-cd03-5d85-9d09-c5eb569f9ec5.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Grafton Township Republican Leader Calls on County Board Republicans to Follow Party Platform
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/24/grafton-township-republican-leader-calls-on-county-board-republicans-to-follow-party-platform/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Demetra Demonte, Republican National Committeewoman, Has Much to Say About Midterm Republican Losses – Nancy Thorner
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/thorner-demetra-demonte-republican-national-committeewoman-has-much-to-say-about-midterm-republican-losses.html
— Democrat President Joe Biden Now Named a “Serial Classified Document Hoarder” – Randy Rossi
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/rossi-democrat-president-joe-biden-now-named-a-serial-classified-document-hoarder.html
— Seattle School District’s Lawsuit Highlights the Dangers of Social Media – T. Ferdnand
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/ifi-seattle-school-districts-lawsuit-highlights-the-dangers-of-social-media.html
— Chicago GOP Chair Disses the Unvaccinated, Says They Should Pay for Own COVID Hospitalization Costs, Considers Saving a Life “Wasteful” Spending
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/chicago-gop-chair-disses-the-unvaccinated-says-they-should-pay-for-own-covid-hospitalization-costs-considers-saving-a-life-wasteful-spending.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA files federal lawsuit over new gun ban law.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/nra-files-federal-lawsuit-over-new-gun-ban-law/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/afternoon-roundup-19/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “More heat on DuPage County sheriff.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/more-heat-on-dupage-county-sheriff/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-5/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— States sue to stop new Biden border ‘parole’ policy set to bring in 30,000 more migrants per month – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/24/states-sue-stop-new-biden-border-parole-policy-set/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Lawsuit challenging Illinois gun ban lists 1,000 plaintiffs, argues Democrats violated state constitution. – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/lawsuit-challenging-illinois-gun-ban-lists-1-000-plaintiffs-argues-democrats-violated-state-constitution
— Twenty states slap Biden administration with lawsuit over new immigrant parole program – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/20-states-sue-biden-administration-immigrant-parole-program

BREITBART
— Des Plaines Councilwoman Slams Censor-Happy Residents Outraged over Anti-Grooming Event – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/01/24/illinois-councilwoman-slams-censor-happy-residents-outraged-over-anti-grooming-event/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Des Plaines Councilwoman Alderman Carla Brookman slammed censor-happy leftists and hecklers during a recent city council meeting, proclaiming, “If you don’t allow discussion, that is a real problem in our society.” Woke residents of Des Plaines, Illinois, were outraged to discover that Awake Illinois, a conservative organization partnering with Moms for Liberty and Gays Against Groomers, was coming to speak at a city-owned theater, according to a report by PJ Media. The offended woke residents then called on the city to shut down the event, claiming it was being run by a “hate group.” “I looked at the online invitation and the lineup of speakers at this event, and it’s a very diverse guest panel, and they’re defending children and speaking of reforming education,” Councilwoman Brookman said during a January 17 city council meeting.)
— Architect of Critical Race Theory Rakes in $100K for Speeches, over $400k for Academic Positions – SPENCER LINDQUIST
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2023/01/24/architect-critical-race-theory-rakes-100k-speeches-400k-academic-positions/
— Biden’s Deputies Use ICE Agents to Raise Pay for Illegal Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2023/01/24/bidens-deputies-use-ice-agents-to-raise-pay-for-illegal-workers/
— NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/

DAILY WIRE
— Indiana Taxpayers Shelled Out $101,700 To 1619 Project Author For Two Days’ Work – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/indiana-taxpayers-shelled-out-101700-to-1619-project-author-for-two-days-work

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Urges Passage of Assault Weapons Ban After California Mass Shootings – Jeff Louderback
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-urges-passage-of-assault-weapons-ban-after-california-mass-shootings_5008042.html

FEDERALIST
— Trump’s Strong Poll Numbers Don’t Matter If The Managerial Elite Keep Rigging The System – SAMUEL MANGOLD-LENETT
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/24/trumps-strong-poll-numbers-dont-matter-if-the-managerial-elite-keep-rigging-the-system/

FOX NEWS
— NRA challenges Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in court: ‘Blatant violation’ of Second Amendment rights. NRA says it will not ‘stand by while activist politicians pass unconstitutional laws’ – Emma Colton
https://www.foxnews.com/us/nra-challenges-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban-court-blatant-violation-second-amendment-rights
— Newsom accused of ‘hypocrisy’ for calling Second Amendment a ‘suicide pact’ while surrounded by armed guards. California experienced two mass shootings within days of each other despite the state having some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-accused-hypocrisy-calling-second-amendment-suicide-pact-surrounded-armed-guards

GOPUSA
— Former VP Mike Pence Discovered Classified Documents In Indiana Home
https://www.gopusa.com/former-vp-mike-pence-discovered-classified-documents-in-indiana-home/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— DeSantis Exposes Marxist Slant of African American History Course, Demands Rewrite – Lindsey M. Burke and Mike Gonzalez
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/desantis-exposes-marxist-slant-african-american-history-course-demands-rewrite

HOT AIR
— When illegal migrants started looting in NYC
https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/24/when-illegal-migrants-started-looting-in-nyc-n525973
— Democrat governor of Arizona to fly migrants out of state – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/01/24/democrat-governor-of-arizona-to-fly-migrants-out-of-state-n526068

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— A mania has taken over academia where every issue, including math, revolves around race and the patriarchy. This is in many ways a threat to the survival of the country. They’re going to turn us into Yugoslavia, competing ethnicities and competing groups who are at war with each other. – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/01/a-mania-has-taken-over-academia-where-every-issue-including-math-revolves-around-race-and-the-patriarchy/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Push for New Assault Weapons Ban – Luca Cacciatore (COMMENT: Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/second-amendment-gun-rights-assault/2023/01/24/id/1105758/
— CRT Pioneer Enjoys Success at Top Level of Academia – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kimberle-crenshaw-critical-race-theory/2023/01/24/id/1105736/

NRA-ILA
— NRA Challenges Illinois Gun Ban
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20230124/nra-challenges-illinois-gun-ban

PJ MEDIA
— New Biden Admin Program Will Hide Numbers of Illegal Immigrants Entering the Country – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/catherinesalgado/2023/01/24/new-biden-admin-program-will-hide-numbers-of-illegal-immigrants-entering-the-country-n1664523

TOWNHALL
— The New House Majority Holds Promise of Strengthening Our Right to Self-Defense – Mike Lowney
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikelowney/2023/01/25/the-new-house-majority-holds-promise-of-strengthening-our-right-to-self-defense-n2618689
— New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Border Epiphany Shows Why Sanctuary Laws Are a Disaster – Dale Wilcox
https://townhall.com/columnists/dalewilcox/2023/01/25/adams-border-epiphany-shows-why-sanctuary-laws-are-a-disaster-n2618693

THE HILL
— COMMEBT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/

ROLL CALL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “GOP-led states challenge Biden’s new migration ‘parole’ program. Texas and other states compared the initiative, announced this month, to the creation of a new visa program.”
https://rollcall.com/2023/01/24/gop-led-states-challenge-bidens-new-migration-parole-program/

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nra-sues-illinois-ban-semiautomatic-weapons-96651042

CBS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues to get Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban tossed.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nra-sues-to-get-illinois-semiautomatic-weapons-ban-tossed/

YAHOO & MSNBC
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Asian Americans to hate Republicans.
https://news.yahoo.com/shootings-bring-terror-asian-american-045834076.html
https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/shootings-bring-new-terror-to-asian-american-community-already-facing-racism-violence-161671237594

REUTERS
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Are guns illegal in Canada?” and say “Key questions answered.” Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/are-guns-illegal-canada-key-questions-answered-2022-05-31/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Canada has much stricter gun laws than the United States, but Canadians are allowed to own firearms providing they have a license. Restricted or prohibited firearms, like handguns, must also be registered. Canadians must be over 18 and pass a firearms safety course to hold a license, which is renewed every five years.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republican hardliners, George Santos shun White House welcome for new Congress.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-hardliners-george-santos-shun-white-house-welcome-new-congress-2023-01-25/

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Shootings revive push for an assault weapons ban.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/us/california-assault-weapon-ban.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use shootings to diminish Second Amendment rights.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/us/politics/biden-democrats-gop-gun-control.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/2023/01/24/67564594-9c55-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for shootings.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/24/california-shootings-despite-gun-laws/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DeSantis calls Black history course indoctrination.”
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-01-24/floridas-rejection-of-black-history-course-stirs-debate

USA TODAY
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they are going to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/25/monterey-park-half-moon-bay-shooters-used-semi-automatic-weapons/11106586002/
— Layoffs in a likely recession this year could be determined by software programs – Paul Davidson (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 used Republican-led budget cuts to get rid of their Republican employees starting with those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, childless, Protestant, German American, those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time, those whose spouse had a god-paying job, those who had good health, those who had retirement savings, and those who were eligible to take early retirement. I was all of the aforesaid.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/23/layoffs-2023-recession-software-programs/11086842002/

BROOKINGS INSTITUTE
— COMMENT: Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2023/01/23/voters-want-congress-to-address-gun-violence-and-mass-shootings/

AXIOS
— Half Moon Bay shooting was case of “workplace violence,” police say – Herb Scribner
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/half-moon-bay-shooting-workplace-violence
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The “only known connection between the victims and the suspect is that they may have been co-workers.”)

BHARAT EXPRESS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “In the race for Republican National Committee chairman, candidates clash over spending.”
https://www.thebharatexpressnews.com/in-the-race-for-republican-national-committee-chairman-candidates-clash-over-spending/

MERRIAM WEBSTER
— Come to someone’s defense (COMMENT: DuPage County residents like me who support the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform are extremely disappointed that Mendrick has not received more support from the following: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, b) leaders of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) leaders of each of the nine DuPage County Republican township organizations, d) Republican state senators and representatives who represent DuPage County, e) Republican DuPage County elected officials, f) Republican DuPage County township officials, g) Republican DuPage County municipal leaders, h) DuPage County conservative leaders, i) Republican Precinct Committeemen, j) etc.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%2Fjump%20to%20someone%27s%20defense

January 3 Evening Edition

ABC7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 2 Evening Edition

ABC7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 28 Evening Edition

ABC7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 23 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Oak Brook mall shooting: Shots fired inside mall, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/oak-brook-mall-shooting-center-news/11378018/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 18,942 new cases, highest since pandemic began, and 78 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-test-chicago/11376632/
— COVID cancelling Christmas, families opting for virtual holiday: ‘Life does not go as planned’ – Leah Hope
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-christmas-cancels-surge-omicron/11377801/

NBC5
— Large Police Presence Responds to Incident at Oakbrook Center
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/large-police-presence-responds-to-incident-at-oakbrook-center/2714762/

CBS2
— Active Shooter Reported At Oakbrook Center Mall
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/23/breaking-active-shooter-reported-at-oakbrook-center-mall/

FOX32
— Illinois reports 77,246 new COVID-19 cases this week
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-77246-new-covid-19-cases-this-past-week-idph
— Illinois state senator who was carjacked: ‘It was like I was in a scene from a movie’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-senator-who-was-carjacked-it-was-like-i-was-in-a-scene-from-a-movie
— Orland Park mayor calls new Cook County COVID-19 restrictions ‘unlawful’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/orland-park-mayor-calls-new-cook-county-covid-19-restrictions-unlawful
— Illinois state representative Mary Flowers criticizes Lightfoot’s vaccine mandate: ‘a bad idea’ – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-representative-criticizes-lightfoots-vaccine-mandate-a-bad-idea

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In 2021, violence spread into Chicago neighborhoods that normally enjoy a sense of security, rattling nerves and putting city leaders on the defensive – ANNIE SWEENEY and PAIGE FRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-2021-gun-violence-20211223-ojymqhxao5czzi33rh5mc4bdvq-htmlstory.html
— State Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s husband exchanged gunfire with at least one suspect during carjacking earlier this week, police say – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kimberly-lightford-carjacking-husband-gun-20211223-w4rinvrssbhtlhu4eqs6npjdji-story.html
— Does Mayor Lightfoot have fresh solutions for Chicago’s violence? – David Greising, President and CEO, Better Government Association.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-violence-lightfoot-20211223-4kppqmroxzct7e7vb6n4cmv2ue-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Senate majority leader says husband fired shots after they were carjacked. Sen. Kimberly Lightford and her husband, Eric McKennie, were robbed of a Mercedes SUV on Tuesday night in Broadview. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/23/22851976/kimberly-lightford-carjacking-husband-fired-shots-gun-concealed-carry-permit-broadview
— ‘They made a promise,’ but CPS slow to act on changing slaveholder school names. A top schools official vowed to make changes after the Sun-Times revealed 30 Chicago schools were named for slaveholders. A year later, one school has been renamed. – Lauren FitzPatrick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/23/22850165/cps-slaveholder-school-names-maurice-swinney-chicago-public-schools-name-change-hancock-college-prep

DAILY HERALD
— 4 people hurt, 1 in custody after shots fired inside Oakbrook Center mall, police say
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211223/shots-fired-inside-oakbrook-center-mall-police-say
— Congratulating Trump on his embrace of COVID-19 vaccines – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20211223/editorial-congratulating-trump-on-his-embrace-of-covid-19-vaccines

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The revolving door spins at the Statehouse. Even before the first nominating petition is filed or ballot is cast, 2022 will bring turnover in the Illinois General Assembly. Here’s a rundown of who’s heading for the exits.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/statehouse-turnover-entering-2022-latest-juice-springfield-memo

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Carjacked Pennsylvania Democrat lawmaker backed replacing police with mental health professionals – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/23/mary-gay-scanlon-carjacked-pa-lawmaker-championed-/

FOX BUSINESS
— Big government socialism is not the America we love. Trump left Biden a ‘silver platter’ that he has tarnished ‘beyond recognition’ – Larry Kudlow
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/kudlow-big-government-socialism-is-not-the-america-we-love

GOPUSA
— Joe Caves To Radical Left; Extends Student Debt To May
https://www.gopusa.com/joe-caves-to-radical-left-extends-student-debt-to-may/
— Biden Says He’s Making 500 Million COVID Test Kits Available For Free But Hasn’t Even Signed A Contract To Buy Them
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-says-hes-making-500-million-covid-test-kits-available-for-free-but-hasnt-even-signed-a-contract-to-buy-them/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Did two Democrat politicians just get mugged by reality? – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/did_two_democrat_politicians_just_get_mugged_by_reality.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Morning Greatness: Biden Says He Will Run Again if He’s in ‘Good Health’ – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2021/12/23/morning-greatness-biden-says-he-will-run-again-if-hes-in-good-health/

BREITBART
— Illinois Rep. Schakowsky Contracts Coronavirus: I’m ‘Vaccinated and Received the Booster’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/illinois-rep-schalowsky-contracts-coronavirus-im-vaccinated-and-received-the-booster/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— DeSantis Moves To Oust Red China From Florida Retirement Investments – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/desantis-moves-to-oust-red-china-from-florida-retirement-investments

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Christians Protest Against Satanic Display Satanists Placed Beside Nativity Scene In Illinois Capitol – ANTON CARILLO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/14379/20211223/christians-protest-against-satanic-display-satanists-placed-beside-nativity-scene-in-illinois-capitol.htm

DAILY SIGNAL
— 12 People Canceled by the Left After Expressing Conservative Views – Douglas Blair (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who cancel me and cancel my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for my conservative views. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/09/19/12-people-canceled-by-the-left-after-expressing-conservative-views/

HOT AIR
— Illinois state senator supports defund the police efforts, then karma struck – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2021/12/23/illinois-state-senator-supports-defund-the-police-efforts-then-karma-struck-n437312

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Nobody Wants This Crap’: DeSantis Champions Bill Allowing Parents, Employees to Sue Over CRT Harm – ATHENA THORNE (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will get rid of you if you do not promote CRT.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/athena-thorne/2021/12/23/nobody-wants-this-crap-desantis-champions-bill-allowing-parents-employees-to-sue-over-crt-harm-n1543944

EPOCH TIMES
— Antifa Threatens Downers Grove Dad Who Opposes Sexually Explicit Books at Schools – Cara Ding
https://www.theepochtimes.com/antifa-threatens-illinois-dad-who-opposes-sexually-explicit-books-at-schools_4175415.html
— ‘Stop W.O.K.E.’ Act: DeSantis Gives Florida Parents Another Tool ‘To Fight Back Against Woke Indoctrination’ – Patricia Tolson (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being woke and who have taken adverse actions against me. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/stop-w-o-k-e-act-desantis-gives-florida-parents-another-tool-to-fight-back-against-woke-indoctrination_4163761.html
— US Secret Service Investigating Hundreds of Fraud Cases Linked to Funds for Pandemic Relief – Naveen Athrappully
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us-secret-service-investigating-hundreds-of-fraud-cases-linked-to-funds-for-pandemic-relief_4174188.html

THE HILL
— Taking aim at critical race theory, Ron DeSantis grabs reins of the conservative movement – MIKE GONZALEZ
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/587098-taking-aim-at-critical-race-theory-ron-desantis-grabs-reins-of-the

NEWSWEEK
— ‘The Great Exodus’: Superintendents Resigned in Droves as Culture Wars Hit Schools in 2021 – KATHERINE FUNG
https://www.newsweek.com/great-exodus-superintendents-resigned-droves-culture-wars-hit-schools-2021-1662382
— Vaccine Mandate Protesters Turned Away From Trump Tower Restaurant Requiring COVID Shots – MEGHAN ROOS
https://www.newsweek.com/vaccine-mandate-protesters-turned-away-trump-tower-restaurant-requiring-covid-shots-1662872

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Unions, States and Parents Fight Over New Laws on History Lessons, Books. Teachers fret as hundreds of books are pulled from school libraries; union pledges to challenge every new law. – Kris Maher
https://www.wsj.com/articles/unions-states-and-parents-fight-over-new-laws-on-history-lessons-books-11640268001

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Low-Level Pot Crime No Cause for Deportation, Appeals Court Says. Trafficking small quantities doesn’t show ‘moral turpitude’ Dissent says ‘nothing more depraved’ than drug trafficking – Mike Leonard
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/white-collar-and-criminal-law/low-level-pot-crime-no-cause-for-deportation-appeals-court-says

NEWS ONE
— GOP Candidate Mellissa Carone Says Government Wants To ‘Eliminate The White People’ Critical Race Theory – Zack Linly (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use CRT to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://newsone.com/4264939/mellissa-carone-crt-white-people-conspiracy-theory/

NATION WORLD NEWS
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally with their children.
https://nationworldnews.com/us-reunites-100-children-taken-from-their-parents-under-trump/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Against ‘Zuckerbucks’ Influencing Elections (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I negatively influence elections. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I caused all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have lost since 2000. They demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I have done since as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and what I did raising funds from DuPage County Republicans so that they could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019, and my serving as a) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, b) a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, c) the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010, d) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and e) an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2000-2004.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/december_2021/voters_against_zuckerbucks_influencing_elections

December 14 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Oak Brook mall retail theft: Grab-and-run thieves target Nordstrom twice in one day, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/oak-brook-mall-robbery-nordstrom-grab-and-run-thieves-oakbrook/11339619/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 7,390 new cases, 28 deaths. Chicago area doctors fear increase in COVID hospitalizations. – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster/11338839/

NBC5
— President Pritzker? Gov. Pritzker Responds to a Report Weighing Potential 2024 Presidential Candidates – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/president-pritzker-gov-pritzker-responds-to-a-report-weighing-potential-2024-presidential-candidates/2707582/

FOX32
— President Pritzker? Illinois governor denies reports he’s aiming for White House – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/president-pritzker-illinois-governor-denies-reports-hes-aiming-for-white-house

— Chicago Bucktown neighborhood hires private security firm to tackle crime – Kasey Chronis
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/private-security-firm-hired-to-patrol-chicagos-bucktown-neighborhood

WGN RADIO
— Over 10 years, Chicago has paid out half a billion dollars in police misconduct settlements – Illinois Policy Institute
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/illinois-policy-institute-over-10-years-chicago-has-paid-out-half-a-million-dollars-in-police-misconduct-settlements/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— President Pritzker? Gov not eyeing White House bid — yet. Democratic consultants offered mixed reactions to Pritzker’s name being floated as a potential presidential contender, noting he has his own potentially tough reelection battle to worry about first. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/13/22833101/j-b-pritzker-president-election-governor-reelection-joe-biden-campaign-2022-2034

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CPS introduces ‘boys+’ and ‘girls+’ bathrooms to be gender inclusive; petition calls for end to policy – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-bathroom-policy-gender-20211214-shb3sqqgt5gxdbukqyxnypulem-story.html
— Illinois and 7 other states ask feds to freeze interest on loans used to pay unemployment benefits during pandemic – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-federal-unemployment-insurance-loans-interest-20211214-4dcfv6mk4rgu5jwkfzsfssmcai-story.html
— Black educators who lost jobs in CPS ‘turnaround’ schools a decade ago to split $9.25 million settlement – TRACY SWARTZ (COMMENT: During the 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used bad job assignments, unfair performance expectations, unfair performance appraisals, subjectivity in pay-for-performance, budget cuts, and early retirement “offers” to get rid of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-settlement-turnaround-schools-20211214-mkdjzy4a2zd6nnl3kt2enompsi-story.html
— Column: Hi, I’m Donald Trump’s failed coup. Thanks to Democrats and the media, nobody’s afraid of me! – REX HUPPKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-mark-meadows-contempt-congress-trump-coup-committee-powerpoint-huppke-20211214-ght3tjz5hbh6no4fw4saelbr5i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois COVID hospitalizations up 20% from week ago – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211214/illinois-covid-hospitalizations-up-20-from-week-ago
— Kane County Board wants mass vaccination site to stay open, Dems trade blame – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211214/kane-county-board-wants-mass-vaccination-site-to-stay-open-dems-trade-blame
— Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20211214/news/312149888

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s who Cook County Democrats endorsed. Alexi Giannoulias and Fritz Kaegi both got the nod, but Giannoulias’ was reportedly by a narrow margin. – A.D. QUIG (COMMENT: Which candidates on June 28, 2022 Republican primary ballots in your precinct have been endorsed by which organizations?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/heres-who-cook-county-democrats-endorsed

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— The left’s war with biological reality – Ben Shapiro
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/shapiro-the-lefts-war-with-biological-reality/article_194c5104-5c19-11ec-ac25-376fb6823677.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— The federal agency that measures racial diversity is led mostly by white people – Hansi Lo Wang
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-12-14/the-federal-agency-that-measures-racial-diversity-is-led-mostly-by-white-people
— Fox News stays silent on revelations that its hosts urged Trump to stand against Jan. 6 attack
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-12-14/fox-news-stays-silent-on-revelations-that-its-hosts-urged-trump-to-stand-against-jan-6-attack

FOX ILLINOIS
— University professor fired after mixing up names of two Black students – ALEC SCHEMMEL
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/university-professor-fired-after-mixing-up-names-of-two-black-students-fordham-confusing-wrong-name-christopher-trogan-observer-equality-justice-inclusion-racial-termination-lose-lost-job

CHICAGO NOW
— Did you hear? Obama and Eric Holder condemn Illinois gerrymandering. – Dennis Byrne
https://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2021/12/did-you-hear-obama-and-eric-holder-condemn-illinois-gerrymandering/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Taft High School Nixes Attempted Chapter Of Conservative Youth Group Turning Point USA. Taft’s decision sparked support from teachers, parents and some members of its local school council, while the Chicago GOP and others said the decision is censorship. – Ariel Parrella-Aureli
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/12/14/taft-high-school-nixes-attempted-chapter-of-conservative-youth-group-turning-point-usa/

DAILY ILLINI
— New Illinois congressional map changes Champaign County’s congressional district – GEORGE PHELAN
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/2021/12/14/new-illinois-congressional-map-changes-champaign-countys-congressional-district/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT ARRIVES TO DUPAGE – CHRISTMAS EARLY IN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2021/65633/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Pro-Christmas, Pro-Family and Unashamed – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/12/pro-christmas-pro-family-and-unashamed/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Family Estrangement on the Rise in America – Patience Griswold (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs do everything that they can to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/family-estrangement-on-the-rise-in-america/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/14/covid-19-roundup-132/
— Durkin introduces organized theft bill while blasting Pritzker, but IRMA says it’s working on a more comprehensive approach
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/14/durkin-introduces-organized-theft-bill-while-blasting-pritzker-but-irma-says-its-working-on-a-more-comprehensive-approach/
— Pritzker flatly disputes NY Times story, saying he has “never” spoken publicly or privately about running for president
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/14/pritzker-flatly-disputes-ny-times-story-saying-he-has-never-spoken-publicly-or-privately-about-running-for-president/
— Saying pandemic “clearly” isn’t over, Illinois among 8 states seeking interest waiver on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/14/saying-pandemic-clearly-isnt-over-illinois-among-8-states-seeking-interest-waiver-on-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-debt/
— House Black Caucus chair on LG candidate Trussell: “Exactly the kind of pick we’d expect from this field of far-right extremists”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/14/house-black-caucus-chair-on-lg-candidate-trussell-exactly-the-kind-of-pick-wed-expect-from-this-field-of-far-right-extremists/

FOX NEWS
— Leo Terrell rips ‘woke’ CA school districts banning failing grades: More ‘critical race nonsense’ Terrell called the ban ‘insulting’ for targeting students based on their skin color. – Amy Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/leo-terrell-woke-california-schools-banning-failing-grades

BREITBART
— DeSantis Spox: Washington Post Should Convert D.C. Offices into Shelter for Border Crossers – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/14/desantis-spox-washington-post/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Woke culture — The American Twilight Zone – Michael Matteo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/14/michael-matteo-woke-culture-the-american-twilight-zone-1175702/

NEW AMERICAN
— Biden Border Plan to Crush Nation Continues. Three Sectors Under Siege. “In Charge” Harris Redecorates Office – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/biden-border-plan-to-crush-nation-continues-three-sectors-under-siege-in-charge-harris-redecorates-office/

CNN
— Liz Cheney’s latest move against Trump highlights her distinct path among Republicans – Michael Warren
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/politics/liz-cheney-trump-republicans/index.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— More Americans Left Religion During the Pandemic. Survey shows the percentage of Americans with no religious affiliation rose to 29%, while Christians declined to 63%. – Ian Lovett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-americans-left-religion-during-the-pandemic-11639494003
— Trump Loses Bid to Shield Tax Returns From Congress. Federal judge in D.C. dismissed the former president’s lawsuit. – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-loses-bid-to-shield-tax-returns-from-congress-11639521857

JD SUPRA
— Some Illinois Employers Face New Equal Pay Act Reporting, Certification Obligations Beginning in 2022 (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with many examples in which my Democrat GAO superiors promoted over me their Democrat employees who were female, minority, and/or younger and who had less job-related work experience, less education, and/or fewer professional certifications and licenses than I had. If I had been a Democrat, a female, and/or a minority, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/some-illinois-employers-face-new-equal-1115521/

EDUCATION WEEK
— Critical Race Theory Fights Have Made Life Miserable for School Board Candidates – Andrew Ujifusa
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/critical-race-theory-fights-have-made-life-miserable-for-school-board-candidates/2021/12

December 5 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole dies at age 98. The former GOP leader will be remembered for the tenacity that defined his career and his work on behalf of military veterans.
https://abc7chicago.com/senator-bob-dole-robert-death-dies/11303230/
— Chicago shootings: 25 shot, 6 fatally, in weekend violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11302887/

NBC5
— ‘An Honor to Call Him a Friend:’ Illinois Political Leaders React to Bob Dole’s Death
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/an-honor-to-call-him-a-friend-illinois-political-leaders-react-to-bob-doles-death/2700546/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield, Sangamon County only beginning to spend $72 million from American Rescue Plan – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/government/2021/12/05/springfield-sangamon-county-just-starting-spend-arpa-aid/8848022002/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— A path forward for Kinzinger – Jim Nowlan
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-a-path-forward-for-kinzinger/article_348cf1e3-00f8-50b5-acc3-e60cd1c79920.html

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Race, Ethnicity and Partisan Politics Dominate State and City Redistricting Battles – Eric Krol
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/race-ethnicity-and-partisan-politics-dominate-state-and-city-redistricting-battles

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Bob Dole, ex-Kansas senator, Senate Republican leader and presidential nominee, dies at 98 – James Varney (DIERSEN: Dole walked in Wheaton’s 1996 Independence Day Parade with Edgar and Dole spoke at a rally in Wheaton’s Memorial Park right after the parade. I camcorded his speech. Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have always vehemently opposed Republican participation in Wheaton’s Independence Day parades. I should write a book about that vehement opposition since 1978. I would focus on those Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who succeeded in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/5/bob-dole-ex-kansas-senator-senate-republican-leade/

DAILY WIRE
— FEC Data Show Twitter Employees Made 99% Of Online Political Donations To Democrats – John Rigolizzo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/fec-data-show-twitter-employees-made-99-of-online-political-donations-to-democrats-report
— Republicans, Business Leaders Slam AOC For ‘Tone-Deaf’ Remark About Smash-And-Grab Robberies – John Rigolizzo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/republicans-business-leaders-slam-aoc-for-tone-deaf-remark-about-smash-and-grab-robberies

DAILY SIGNAL
— How ‘Science’ Went Woke – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/05/how-science-went-woke/

EPOCH TIMES
— Critical Race Theory Serves to Usher in Communist Agenda in America, Says Philosophy Professor – Terri Wu and Jan Jekielek
https://www.theepochtimes.com/critical-race-theory-used-to-usher-in-communist-agenda-says-philosophy-professor_4126930.html

THE HILL
— The Big Quit — and what Americans want from a job after COVID-19 – BRUNO V. MANNO
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/584156-the-big-quit-and-what-americans-want-from-a-job-after-covid-19

NBC NEWS
— Democracy is ‘failed’ or ‘in trouble’ among young voters, a new poll shows. The largest segment of this block of Americans is the non-college segment and they’re not fans of the Biden White House. – Dante Chinni
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/democracy-failed-or-trouble-among-young-voters-n1285373

NEW YORK TIMES
— JUNE 9, 2017 FLASHBACK: Stop and Acknowledge How Much Luck Has to Do With Your Success – Carl Richards (COMMENT: What do you assert was bad luck and not your fault? All during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government, my superiors were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” In 1987, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing my GAO mentor to retire; he had hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me to GS-13, currently $102,188/year in 1986. In 1981, Charles Bowsher took over GAO and ran it for the next 15 years. Under Bowsher, GAO shrank dramatically and is now just a shell of what it once was. I suffered a 21% ($20,361/year) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. In 1975, my Democrat IRS superiors succeeded in forcing my IRS mentor to transfer to Texas; he had promoted me to GS-9 in 1972, to GS-11 in 1973, and to GS-12, currently $85,935/year, in 1974. Republican losses in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton increased dramatically since I a) became a Republican Precinct Committeeman in 1999, b) served as the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, c) served as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering member 2003-2007, d) served as a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, e) served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, and f) raised funds from DuPage Republicans 2005-2019 so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks. Ever-increasingly those who move into my precinct are Democrats. My wife and I have fertility problems serious enough to stop us from having children.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/09/your-money/stop-and-acknowledge-how-much-luck-has-to-do-with-your-success.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Conservative-haters crow that “Mr. Dole was often critical of the Republican Party after leaving office, telling audiences that it had become too conservative, with far-right positions that recalled those of his former rival Patrick J. Buchanan.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/bob-dole-dead/2021/12/05/3b90ed00-0e55-11e6-8ab8-9ad050f76d7d_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— Donald Trump Jr. Backs Father’s Latest General Milley Broadside – ANDERS ANGLESEY
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-jr-backs-fathers-latest-general-milley-broadside-1656182

December 4 Morning Edition

WGN TV

— Illinois authorities recover millions worth of stolen goods connected to organized retail theft – Gaynor Hall
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-authorities-recover-millions-worth-of-stolen-goods-connected-to-organized-retail-theft/

FOX32
— DePaul announces temporary return to online classes amid spread of Omicron variant
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/depaul-announces-temporary-return-to-online-classes-amid-spread-of-omicron-variant

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County approves new redistricting map with bipartisan support – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211203/kane-county-approves-new-redistricting-map-with-bipartisan-support

DAILY ILLINI
— Acknowledging my forefather’s harmful bigotry – JUDITH RACE (COMMENT: Soon, if not already, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will demand that White male Republicans disclose everything that their forefathers did. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father fought brittle type 1 diabetes from age 14, worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 he was 47 and I was 21 years old. My father’s parents and his grandparents operated a hardware store in Crete. My mother’s parents and her grandparents operated a farm in Grant Park along the Indiana border.)
https://dailyillini.com/opinions-stories/2021/12/03/di-voices-acknowledging-my-forefathers-harmful-bigotry-ii/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AOC rebuked for doubting smash-and-grab sprees are happening: ‘Tone-deaf and offensive’ – Kerry Picket and Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/3/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-rebuked-doubting-smash-an/
— Teasing 2024 White House bid, Christie urges GOP to move past Trump – Seth McLaughlin and Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/3/teasing-2024-white-house-bid-christie-urges-gop-mo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Migrants from all over world cross southern border in record numbers – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/migrants-from-all-over-world-cross-southern-border-in-record-numbers
— Some Republicans rattled by Roe reversal conservatives covet – W. James Antle III (COMMENT: I should write a book about RINOs who have done the most since 2000 to destroy those like me who support the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) past and present conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/some-republicans-rattled-by-roe-reversal-conservatives-covet

FOX NEWS
— University of Nebraska-Lincoln faces criticism for anti-racism plan, removes Ibram Kendi reference. Kendi’s book explicitly endorses discrimination as a tool of anti-racism. – Sam Dorman (COMMENT: Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and up-or-out are preference giving. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. To give preference to minorities is to discriminate against Whites. To give preference to females is to discriminate against males. To give preference to younger people is to discriminate against older people. To give preference to LGBTQers is to discriminate against heterosexuals. To give preference to veterans is to discriminate against non-veterans. To give preference to non-Christians is to discriminate against Christians. To give preference to non-Protestants is to discriminate against Protestants. To give preference citizens of foreign countries is to discriminate against citizens of America. To give preference to moderates and liberals is to discriminate against conservatives. To give preference to those whose ancestors have not been America for a long time is to discriminate against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. To give preference to non-German Americans is to discriminate against German Americans. To give preference to those who have less money than others is to discriminate against those who have more money than others. To give preference to those who have self-inflected health problems is to discriminate against those who do not have self-inflected health problems. To give preference to non-married people who have dependents is to discriminate against married people who do not have dependents. To give preference to Trump-haters is to discriminate against those who do not hate Trump. To give preference to those who are etc. is to discriminate against those who are not etc.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/university-nebraska-anti-racism-plan

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Counterrevolution and the Republican Party – Jared Peterson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/the_counterrevolution_and_the_republican_party.html
— Flash Mobs’ – James Dillon
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/flash_mobs_.html
— How Much Longer for COVID Scare Tactics? – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/how_much_longer_for_covid_scare_tactics.html
— Republicans betray their voters, again, this time in the Senate – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/republicans_betray_their_voters_again_this_time_in_the_senate.html

BREITBART
— Afghans Brought to U.S. by Biden Deliver 250 Children, Securing Birthright American Citizenship – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/03/afghans-brought-to-u-s-by-biden-deliver-250-children-securing-birthright-american-citizenship/
— Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘Wokeness’ Creates ‘Existential Crisis of Identity in America’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK (COMMENT: Democrats want Americans who are members of protected groups to see themselves first as being members of those groups before seeing themselves as being Americans. Protected groups include minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, Trump-haters, non-patriotic people, moderates, liberals, those who have financial and/or health problems, those who have less education and/or work experience than others, non-married people, married people who have dependents, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/03/exclusive-vivek-ramaswamy-wokeness-creates-existential-crisis-of-identity-in-america

DAILY SIGNAL
— Mom Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Teachers Union When She Looked Into Content of Lessons – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/03/mom-asks-judge-to-dismiss-lawsuit-filed-by-teachers-union-when-she-looked-into-content-of-lessons/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Who Is Making These Ridiculous Decisions’: Chicago Public Schools Blasted For Eliminating Boys And Girls Separate Restrooms – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/who-is-making-these-ridiculous-decisions-chicago-public-schools-blasted-for-eliminating-boys-and-girls-separate-restrooms

FEDERALIST
— After Blaming COVID On Trump, Media Let Biden Dodge Responsibility For Climbing Cases
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/03/after-blaming-covid-on-trump-media-let-biden-dodge-responsibility-for-climbing-cases/

EPOCH TIMES
— Army Recruitment Solid Despite Pandemic, Mandates, Political Concerns – Petr Svab (COMMENT: Expect that under the Democrats, ever-increasingly, a) those who are the following will not be allowed to join the military and b) those who are the following who are in the military will be gotten rid of: White, male, heterosexual, married, older, conservative, patriotic, Trump-supporters, Republican, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, those who ancestors have been in America for a long time, citizens of America, etc.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/army-recruitment-up-despite-pandemic-mandates-political-concerns_4128874.html

THE HILL
— North Dakota school superintendent slams critical race theory, calls to teach ‘Christian heritage’ – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/584188-north-dakota-school-district-superintendent-sends-anti-woke-email-calls

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to hate Republicans and to be LGBTQers.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/authors-color-speak-efforts-ban-books-race/story?id=81491208

NEW YORK TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Thefts, Always an Issue for Retailers, Become More Brazen. In recent months, robberies have been more visible, with several involving large groups rushing into stores and coming out with armloads of goods. – Michael Corkery and Sapna Maheshwari
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/03/business/retailers-robberies-theft.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Should you buy a vacation home? – Valerie Stivers and Mike Jordan (COMMENT: Have you considered buying a vacation home? My wife and I did in 1986 after a) my GAO mentor got me assigned to audits of IRS and promoted me to GS-13 (currently $102,188/year) and b) we gave up trying to have children. But then, my Democrat GAO superiors a) forced my mentor to retire in 1987, b) threw me off audits of IRS at the end of 1988, c) told me not apply for promotion to GS-14, d) made it clear to me that they would never again assign me to audits of IRS, e) gave me bad job assignments, unfair performance expectations, and unfair performance appraisals, f) always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and g) forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/should-you-buy-a-vacation-home-11638458182
— Workers’ wages extend brisk rise – Gabriel T. Rubin (COMMENT: In today’s dollars, while I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, my pay increased from $16.67/hour to $132,845/year. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/worker-wages-continued-to-rise-for-services-shipping-jobs-11638557999

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Big Tech Fights Back by Casting Itself as Small Firms’ Protector (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint themselves as being protectors of minorities, females, younger people, moderates, liberals, LGBTQers, veterans, non-married people, non-gun owners, those who have dependents, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those who have financial and/or health problems, boozers, gamblers, stoners, illegals, those whose ancestors citizens have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/big-tech-and-antitrust-champions-vie-over-small-business-claims