June 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6.6K with 634 new cases; school guidelines expected soon
https://abc7chicago.com/health/634-new-covid-19-cases-in-il;-school-guidelines-expected-soon/6257853/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 2 Chicago artists are on a mission to highlight queer artists, activists – Jalyn Henderson
https://abc7chicago.com/localish/artists-paint-queer-affirming-murals-around-the-city/6256947/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Tulsa rally: Big crowds start filling streets around arena as campaign announces 6 staff test positive for COVID-19 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-tulsa-trump-rally-20200620-qk3jfpjpzbbn7eno3cthgl4xp4-story.html
— More statues torn down across country — including one of Union hero Ulysses S. Grant – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-washington-dc-statue-albert-pike-20200620-a4qslgn4zzhfdmtwlenbrd56ni-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois reports another 634 positive COVID-19 tests – Orrin Schwarz
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200620/illinois-reports-another-634-positive-covid-19-tests

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Davis sticks with Trump in hot 13th race – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants everyone to dump Trump? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200620/davis-sticks-with-trump-in-hot-13th-race

SOUTHERN
— Be careful out there – Rich Miller
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-be-careful-out-there/article_06031949-e08c-599f-b505-22cfa6f7bcba.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-protesters-pull-down-burn-statue-of-confederate-general-1

FOX NEWS
— FCC commissioner claims Big Tech has ‘weaponized’ federal law to push ‘partisan political agenda’ – Joshua Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/brendan-carr-fcc-big-tech-section-230

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Judge Sustains McHenry County Blog Commenters’ Anonymity
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/20/judge-sustains-mchenry-county-blog-commenters-anonymity/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov Pritzker exempted local governments from Executive Order – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/gov-pritzker-exempted-local-governments-from-executive-order/

BREITBART
— Only 1 of the Top 100 Universities Featured a Conservative Graduation Speaker This Spring – TOM CICCOTTA
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/06/20/only-1-of-the-top-100-universities-featured-a-conservative-graduation-speaker-this-spring/
— When Not Saying ‘Black Lives Matter’ Makes You a Racist – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: How close are the Trump-hating leaders in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America to officially getting rid of you if you do not promote BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/06/20/when-not-saying-black-lives-matter-makes-you-a-racist-n556810
— Zogby Poll: Majority of Voters Believe Joe Biden in ‘Early Stages of Dementia’ – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/19/zogby-poll-majority-voters-believe-joe-biden-early-stages-dementia/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Is George Washington Next?’ – Why, Yes, Mr. President, Yes He Is. The Mob Tears Down Washington Statue in Portland – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/columns/victoria-taft/2020/06/19/is-george-washington-next-why-yes-mr-president-yes-he-is-the-mob-tears-down-washington-statue-in-portland-n554549

THE HILL
— HATE CRIMES: Protesters tear down statues of Union general Ulysses S. Grant, national anthem lyricist Francis Scott Key – MARTY JOHNSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/503685-protesters-tear-down-statues-of-union-general-ulysses-s-grant-national

CNN
— Six Trump campaign staffers working on Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus – Donald Judd and Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/20/politics/trump-campaign-staffers/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Rally Live Updates
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/trump-rally-tulsa.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters ask “Why Is the G.O.P. Fighting to Preserve Monuments to Traitors in the Capitol?” and say “Portraits and statues venerating Confederate leaders are an insult to freedom and democracy.” Trump-haters reject Lincoln’s “With malice toward none, with charity for all” speech. (SEE: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/speeches-african-american-history/1865-abraham-lincoln-inaugural-address-second/ )
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/opinion/capitol-confederacy-statues.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Oklahoma reports more than 300 new cases on day of Trump rally
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/20/coronavirus-live-updates-us/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters shout at asylum seekers that Trump is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. Trump-haters want all the citizens of all the foreign countries or the world that are minority, female, younger, and/or LGBTQers and who lack education, who lack job skills, who lack work experience, who have financial problems, who have health problems, and/or who have other problems to seek asylum in America. Trump-haters want to use asylum seekers to help them get rid of Trump once and for all.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/19/we-cannot-let-trump-administration-turn-this-countrys-back-asylum-seekers/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Twitter bans right-wing columnist Katie Hopkins citing ‘hateful conduct’ – BRIAN NIEMIETZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to ban me and to band my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Wheaton Association, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and all the individuals, religions, organizations, companies, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-twitter-bans-right-wing-columnist-katie-hopkins-20200619-vi3mjm4ecrd7phtwsbmaoqceg4-story.html

June 19 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 14 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 10 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 7 Morning Edition

ABC7
— More Chicago protests expected Sunday after peaceful rallies fill Union Park, march through city to honor George Floyd, demand end to police brutality Peace walk Sunday at 79th, Cottage Grove to include My Block My Hood My City, meal distribution – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/more-chicago-protests-expected-sunday-after-preceding-peaceful-rallies/6235812/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/7/2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump blames antifa for clashes with law enforcement amid George Floyd fallout, but protest records show scant evidence.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-antifa-trump-george-floyd-fallout-little-evidence-20200606-yxlj4l3chzedzot45m6npkvdve-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote protests and riots.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-military-riots-cotton-chapman-20200605-v5jmccjznjbyri3brqzgo6ps7y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Under the Democrats, sooner or later, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) getting welfare.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-community-resources-food-giveaway-20200605-6effl7u3fbaivewtkp66ka6f4e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rioters hate Trump. Trump-haters paint Trump-hating rioters as positively as they can.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-aurora-unrest-arson-charge-surveilance-investigation-20200605-5ffzssdt65bi5bpmgpwljl7r3e-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that “Latinos have highest COVID-19 infection rate” because of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-latinos-reopening-concerns-20200605-rd3xsjjugrfpphwort6wcbmq7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump promotes racism, Trump-hater promote you.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-guest-column-benjamin-white-st-0607-20200605-5ng54ccytbhxtp4caiei2zdn3q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in getting teens to do their bidding.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-peaceful-blm-protest-st-0605-20200604-xhztnusfpfbr3kazpvqe5crbne-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/4/21279779/racism-childrens-books-ben-crump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/6/5/21279788/1619-project-cps-chicago-public-schools-black-history-white-supremacy-george-floyd-civil-rights

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200607/the-race-card-2020-version-how-trump-has-used-the-pandemic-to-play-his-willie-horton-card
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200606/a-sounding-board-editorial-questions-for-white-americans

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Defund Law Enforcement? – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=305220#.Xty6RTpKiM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— Crowd clogs Golden Gate Bridge amid marches for George Floyd – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/large-crowds-march-across-california-for-george-floyd

WICZ
— Ivanka Trump’s commencement speech canceled over backlash to President’s response to George Floyd’s death
http://www.wicz.com/story/42218706/ivanka-trumps-commencement-speech-canceled-over-backlash-to-presidents-response-to-george-floyds-death

CITY OF WHEATON
— Planned Protest March on 6/7
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=422
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department are aware of a planned protest march at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, starting near the intersection of Main and Front streets. Organizers have advertised this event, “Family March: Black Lives Matter,” as a peaceful protest. Protests of this nature are a protected form of the Constitutional right to free speech and assembly. Participants are planning to walk on sidewalks. Vehicular traffic may experience some delays when the pedestrian groups are crossing intersections. Organizers have shared this route: Starting from the plaza on Front Street near Main Street Heading north on Main Street West on Wesley Street South on Wheaton Avenue East on Front Street The Wheaton Police Department has been in contact with the event’s organizer, and officers will be present for everyone’s safety. We expect this will be a peaceful gathering and we respect the right of people to assemble peacefully, but we remind attendees that violent criminal acts will not be tolerated. The Wheaton Police Department and City of Wheaton will continue to keep the community up-to-date. To receive updates, follow the City of Wheaton on Facebook and Twitter (@CityOfWheaton), sign up to receive email updates (www.wheaton.il.us/emailupdates) or visit the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us.)
— Planned Protest on Roosevelt Road Concludes
https://www.wheaton.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=421
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The planned protest along Roosevelt Road from Main Street in Wheaton to Main Street in Glen Ellyn has concluded, and this peaceful event occurred without incident. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department respect the right of people to assemble peacefully. The participants met the City’s expectation for a peaceful gathering. The Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police Departments had been in contact with organizers before the event and provided a presence at the event to ensure everyone’s safety. We appreciate the cooperation of participants in helping ensure this was a peaceful gathering. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of the businesses and motorists in the area of the protest.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake George Floyd Rally
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/crystal-lake-george-floyd-rally/

CAPITOL FAX
— It’s break time That’s it for me. Barring extreme craziness necessitating a return to the helm, I’m taking next week off. (DIERSEN: Everyone can count on my putting out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening too. I have put out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening to since 2015.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/its-break-time/

RED STATE
— Police Officer Refuses to Kneel, Says ‘I Only Take a Knee Before God’ as Protestors Scream at Him
https://www.redstate.com/bonchie/2020/06/06/watch-police-officer-refuses-to-kneel-as-protestors-scream-at-him/

THE HILL
— Why Republicans aren’t likely to move their convention out of Charlotte – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/501359-why-republicans-arent-likely-to-move-their-convention-out-of-charlotte
— GOP’s Obama-era probes fuel Senate angst – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/501441-gops-obama-era-probes-fuel-senate-angst
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/501494-massive-demonstrations-over-racial-injustice-dominate-US-for-second-Saturday
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/501484-americas-divide-widens-ignore-it-no-longer
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/500883-most-americans-support-protesters-over-trump-shifting

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— How Messaging Technology is Helping Fuel Global Protests
https://www.voanews.com/usa/nation-turmoil-george-floyd-protests/how-messaging-technology-helping-fuel-global-protests

CNN & CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-06-07-20/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/07/us/george-floyd-protests-sunday/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/george-floyd-protest-blm-washington-dc-nyc-la-2020-06-06/

ABC NEWS
— 52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL – Kendall Karson
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/52-americans-support-deploying-military-control-violent-protests/story?id=71097167
— Trump wanted 10,000 troops to quell (RIOTS) – Ella Torres and William Mansell
https://abcnews.go.com/US/george-floyd-protest-updates-judge-orders-denver-police/story?id=71104967

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats to Propose Broad Bill to Target Police Misconduct and Racial Bias Elements of the package, to be unveiled on Monday by House and Senate Democrats, are certain to meet with opposition from police unions and their allies. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred of law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/democrats-police-misconduct-racial-bias.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/protests-today-police-george-floyd.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/minneapolis-protests-conflict-discord.html
— The Economy Is Experiencing an Epic Collapse of Demand. A rip in the fabric of the economy won’t be healed easily, and denial of the severity of the crisis won’t solve it. – Neil Irwin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/upshot/coronavirus-economic-crisis.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/opinion/trump-washington-monuments-george-floyd-protests.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/opinion/sunday/biden-black-vote-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE: A Striking Disconnect on the Virus: Economic Pain With Little Illness – Michael H. Keller, Steve Eder and Karl Russell
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/06/business/economy/high-unemployment-few-coronavirus-cases.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “U.S. Diplomats Struggle to Defend Democracy Abroad Amid Crises at Home Police violence and President Trump’s threats to use the military against protesters have undercut American criticism of autocrats and called into question the country’s moral authority.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/protests-diplomats-coronavirus.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CALIFORNIA TIGHTENS: 2,000 Free Meals a Night, Seasoned by Silicon Valley Chefs With unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation to feed the most disadvantaged. – Matt Richtel
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/health/coronavirus-hunger-unemployment.html
— FRONT PAGE: Vote for Trump? These Republican Leaders Aren’t on the Bandwagon – Jonathan Martin (DIERSEN: What do you say to candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct who run as a Republican, but who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? The aforesaid a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won’t support Mr. Trump’s re-election, and other G.O.P. officials are mulling a vote for Joe Biden.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/trump-biden-republicans-voters.html
— FRONT PAGE: Kneeling, Fiercely Debated in the N.F.L., Resonates in Protests Some demonstrators, and in some cases the police, have paused to kneel, recalling the manner of George Floyd’s death and the gesture by Colin Kaepernick. – Kurt Streeter (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, to kneel is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/sports/football/george-floyd-kaepernick-kneeling-nfl-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— President Trump announces he will order National Guard to begin withdrawing from Washington; More demonstrations expected Sunday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/07/dc-protests-sunday-george-floyd/
— ‘Protecting property’ is an abstraction to the growing share of Americans who own nothing More than 1 in 5 U.S. families have zero or negative net worth, and the share is even larger among black and young Americans – Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: What percent of protesters/rioters are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/04/protecting-property-is-an-abstraction-growing-share-americans-who-own-nothing/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/06/george-floyd-protests-raeford-north-carolina-memorial-dc-protest/3155096001/
— Small business owner: The looters who broke into my store weren’t protesting violence – Roy Rodman
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/07/george-floyd-riots-protests-small-business-looted-destroyed-column/3158622001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California and Some Other States See Coronavirus Cases Rise As some hard-hit places keep their daily numbers down, new cases rise elsewhere; New York City prepares to reopen Monday – Talal Ansari and Brianna Abbott
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-and-some-other-states-see-coronavirus-cases-rise-11591540411

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/06/06/floyd-protests-go-global-from-mexico-london-germany-and-france-and-sometimes-violent/

RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Rally shows support for law enforcement officers on Saturday in Carson City – Jim Krajewski
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/06/06/rally-shows-support-law-enforcement-officers-saturday-carson-city/3166125001/

ATHENS BANNER HERALD
— Local law enforcement assist organizers in protest planning, security – Jozsef Papp (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20200606/local-law-enforcement-assist-organizers-in-protest-planning-security

DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA
— Dover law enforcement and protesters march in solidarity – TONY GORMAN (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.delawarepublic.org/post/dover-law-enforcement-and-protesters-march-solidarity

ABC4
— Peaceful demonstration brings community and law enforcement together – Curtis Booker and Brittany Johnson (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/peaceful-demonstration-brings-community-and-law-enforcement-together/

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
— How workplaces can serve as allies to eradicate racial injustice – KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, Democrats and RINOs have used Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, non-poor, conservative, patriotic, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.richmond.com/business/labor-law-how-workplaces-can-serve-as-allies-to-eradicate-racial-injustice/article_50520c99-bf9a-501a-9f3e-5567674dcee4.html

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/06/871553038/largely-peaceful-anti-police-brutality-protests-continue-across-the-country

VOX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/6/4/21276674/protests-george-floyd-arbery-nationwide-trump

GUARDIAN & BBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/protests-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-saturday
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/america-george-floyd-protests-trump
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/07/trump-firepower-aimed-at-own-people-george-floyd
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52951093

June 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago protest in Union Park calls for city to defund Chicago Police Department – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/society/union-park-protest-calls-for-city-to-defund-cpd-watch-live/6234059/
— Many Chicago businesses remain boarded up ahead of 2nd weekend of protests; Mayor Lightfoot promises protection – Craig Wall and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/lightfoot-announces-new-measures-ahead-of-2nd-weekend-of-protests/6233028/
— 70-year-old woman mauled to death by dog in Country Club Hills – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/woman-70–mauled-to-death-by-dog-in-country-club-hills/6233250/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/5/2020

NBC5
— Mayor Lightfoot Announces Several Safety Measures Ahead of Weekend Protests
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mayor-lightfoot-announces-several-safety-measures-ahead-of-weekend-protests/2285385/
— Republicans Look at Multi-City Convention for Trump’s Renomination A rolling convention could allow the president to say he held the highest-attended event ever for a nominee
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/republicans-look-at-multi-city-convention-for-trumps-renomination/2284896/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DC paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ on road that leads to White House ahead of weekend protests – Bob Barnard and Stephanie Ramirez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dc-paints-black-lives-matter-on-road-that-leads-to-white-house-ahead-of-weekend-protests
— Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/citing-jobs-trump-claims-victory-over-virus-econ-collapse

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker raises his national profile with rebuke of President Donald Trump over George Floyd fallout – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-20200605-j2dtl5cpurfgtfzarkhxci3kx4-story.html
— Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump’s tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters. – NELLIE BOWLES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-social-media-content-moderation-20200605-twqovwrbarfs5pflcjc4wa5dpy-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: Police Board president says officers hit him with batons at protest; 2 cops involved in Brickyard Mall incident relieved of police powers; Lightfoot calls for firing of cop who flipped off protesters
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200605-5xlqiyxfzfhfhcajakmjaritfq-story.html
— Hundreds of health care workers in Chicago take a silent knee in #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives demonstration: ‘It’s a human rights issue. It’s a health care issue.’ – Heidi Stevens
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-white-coats-for-black-lives-prentice-0605-20200605-xi5minngkffuhlzz56jkhse6su-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate rally shows we really need to listen to what protesters are saying After listening carefully and thoughtfully, we need buy-in from all good people and then we need them to come to the table with their ideas. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/5/21282111/rich-miller-george-floyd-protests-police-reform
— Police Board president files complaint after being struck by CPD during weekend protests “I, indeed, was one of several individuals physically hit and struck by Chicago police on Sunday as they clashed with protestors,” Board president Ghian Foreman said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21282107/police-board-president-complaint-cpd-copa-protests-ghian-foreman
— State sees 59 more COVID-19 deaths, and Pritzker ‘worried’ protest crowds could mean more cases down the road The state has lost 5,795 to the pandemic. Public health officials reported 1,156 new cases out of 18,903 tests returned for a daily positivity rate of 6%. So far, 1,000,919 tests have been performed. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/5/21281970/another-59-deaths-covid-19-million-tests-pritzker-protests-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to CEOs who paint their companies as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21280475/george-floyd-demonstrations-corporate-statements-racial-social-justice-colin-kapernick-nfl

DAILY HERALD
— ‘White Coats for Black Lives’: Suburban health care workers show support for racial justice – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/white-coats-for-black-lives-suburban-health-care-workers-show-support-for-racial-justice
— Naperville Park District loses fight for temporary restraining order against governor – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/naperville-park-district-loses-fight-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-governor
— 6 more people charged with felonies in Aurora riot, looting – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/6-more-people-charged-with-felonies-in-aurora-riot-looting
— Addison traffic court temporarily moved to Wheaton – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/addison-traffic-court-temporarily-moved-to-wheaton

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,’ Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders – COLIN DWYER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/black-lives-matter-plaza-across-white-house-christened-dc-leaders#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker – Selective impartiality for press access – hypocrisy exposed – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/illinois-governor-pritzker-selective-impartiality-for-press-access-hypocrisy-exposed/
— Property Value impacted by civil unrest and COVID-19; Disasters qualify for reassessment – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/property-value-impacted-by-civil-unrest-and-covid-19-disasters-qualify-for-reassessment/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Hairbrained Schemes to Defund Police – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/hairbrained-schemes-to-defund-police/

CAPITOL FAX
— AG Raoul opens up to employees: “I’m angry”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/ag-raoul-opens-up-to-employees-im-angry/
— Lightfoot talks about policing: No vigilantes, cops must wear masks, be respectful of citizens, but police will remain in schools and CPD won’t be “defunded”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/lightfoot-talks-about-policing-no-vigilantes-cops-must-wear-masks-be-respectful-of-citizens-but-they-will-remain-in-schools-and-cpd-wont-be-defunded/

— Pritzker says legislature needs a plan before returning for a special session – Supports concept of requiring a special prosecutor for all officer-involved deaths – Points to lessening violence – Repeats call for federal assistance for state and local governments – Hospitalization numbers two to three weeks after start of protests will show whether demonstrations caused a spike – Talks challenges of reopening casinos – Talks summer school – Asks Scott County residents to be careful – More assistance coming for small businesses – “Hard to second guess when you’re in a dynamic environment”

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/pritzker-says-legislature-needs-a-plan-before-returning-for-a-special-session-supports-concept-of-requiring-a-special-prosecutor-for-all-officer-involved-deaths-points-to-lessening-violence-repeats-ca/

— 1,156 new cases, 59 additional deaths

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/1156-new-cases-59-additional-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Head of White House journalists’ group objects to seats too close together at Trump event – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/5/jonathan-karl-objects-seats-too-close-together-tru/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— We’re Witnessing the Massive Failure of Liberalism
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/05/were-witnessing-the-massive-failure-of-liberalism/

BREITBART
— Democrat Senators Kneel During Moment of Silence for George Floyd – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/democrat-senators-kneel-during-moment-of-silence-for-george-floyd/
— Your Handy-Dandy Survival Guide to Life Under Social Justice Mob Rule – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/your-handy-dandy-survival-guide-life-social-justice-mob-rule/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting hatred against law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/06/05/us/05reuters-minneapolis-police-protests-rural.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Black Lives Matter’: In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends message to Trump – Fenit Nirappil, Julie Zauzmer and Rachel Chason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/bowser-black-lives-matter-street/2020/06/05/eb44ff4a-a733-11ea-bb20-ebf0921f3bbd_story.html
— Facebook employees said they were ‘caught in an abusive relationship’ with Trump as internal debates raged A week of internal debates shows widespread anxiety about how the company will handle abuse going into 2020, according to a trove of internal documents obtained by The Washington Post. – Elizabeth Dwoskin and Nitasha Tiku
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/05/facebook-zuckerberg-trump/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, corporations paint themselves as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-activism-gets-its-day-ben-jerrys-has-been-at-it-for-decades-11591365921

June 4 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville police release arrest reports from downtown disturbance – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/naperville-police-release-arrest-reports-from-downtown-disturbance
— Students in downtown Naperville stage a sit-in – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/students-in-downtown-naperville-stage-a-sit-in
— Students gather hundreds in Buffalo Grove so ‘real change can be made’ – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/students-gather-hundreds-in-buffalo-grove-so-real-change-can-be-made
— Hundreds protesting in Arlington Heights: We need to ‘protect our neighbors of color’ – Rick West
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/hundreds-protesting-in-arlington-heights-we-need-to-protect-our-neighbors-of-color
— Peaceful march from ECC to Elgin Police Department – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/peaceful-march-from-ecc-to-elgin-police-department
— Chanting, sign-holding crowd lines Quentin Road to protest in Palatine – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/chanting-sign-holding-crowd-lines-quentin-road-to-protest-in-palatine
— Vernon Hills protester: ‘We must be the start of the cure’ – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/vernon-hills-protester-we-must-be-the-start-of-the-cure
— Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200604/news/306049912/
— DuPage Health Department suing Wheaton gym owner who reopened fully – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/dupage-health-department-suing-wheaton-gym-owner-who-reopened-fully

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 2 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 1 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 87K with over 3.9K deaths; All Illinois regions poised to move to next phase of reopening, Pritzker says Illinois reports 3,239 new COVID-19 cases, 138 deaths on May 14 – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/all-illinois-regions-poised-to-move-to-next-phase-of-reopening-pritzker-says/6181604/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Willie Wilson voices support for 100 churches to reopen Sunday in defiance of stay-at-home order – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/willie-wilson-voices-support-for-100-churches-to-reopen-sunday-in-defiance-of-stay-at-home-order/6181687/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/14/2020
— Coronavirus drives sharp rise in food prices at grocery stores in April
https://abc7chicago.com/food/grocery-store-prices-rose-sharply-in-april-from-covid-19-pandemic/6183211/

NBC5
— 3,239 New Coronavirus Cases, 138 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois The numbers lift statewide totals to 87,937 cases and 3,928 deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/3239-new-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois/2272151/
— All Regions in Illinois Now on Track to Move to Phase 3 at End of May, Pritzker Says No region can officially move forward until May 29, under the parameters of the governor’s plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/all-regions-in-illinois-now-on-track-to-move-to-phase-3-at-end-of-may-pritzker-says/2272206/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois nearing 4,000 coronavirus deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-nearing-4000-coronavirus-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Tollway collections down $52 million in April due to pandemic – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-tollway-52-million-loss-20200513-s7kcoueacjhrpm4w74cpn4y4sq-story.html
— Chicago-area transit may look different this summer, with social distancing and the end of rush hour – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-transit-future-cta-metra-pace-masks-crowds-20200514-of35kwsm7vazjiga4356mzl72y-story.html
— As House readies vote on coronavirus package with second stimulus checks, some lawmakers push for guaranteed income programs – CATIE EDMONDSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-congress-coronavirus-stimulus-checks-20200514-pmdses3xljgevfbywbmharveoq-story.html
— Preckwinkle unveils COVID-19 recovery plan for Cook County focusing on racial equity – ALICE YIN (DIERSEN: To promote racial and gender equity, my Democrat superiors in the federal government a) gave preference to their Democrat employees who were minority, female, and/or younger and b) got rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cook-county-preckwinkle-recovery-plan-coronavirus-20200514-x2vahslxbbdzhmgopiegxq2k4u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois GOP agitates for chance to negotiate COVID-19 re-opening – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200514/news/305149944/
— Chicago, suburbs hit testing milestone, on track to ease stay-at-home restrictions – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/chicago-suburbs-hit-testing-milestone-on-track-to-ease-stay-at-home-restrictions-
— Suburban pastors expect excitement, caution with reopenings – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/suburban-pastors-expect-excitement-caution-with-reopenings
— Kane sheriff: Deputies need judge’s order to enforce governor’s orders – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/kane-sheriff-deputies-need-judgess-order-to-enforce-governors-orders
— Batavia preparing for anticipated revenue shortfall due to coronavirus pandemic – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/batavia-preparing-for-anticipated-revenue-shortfall-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic
— Elmhurst Park District facing furloughs, lost revenue from pandemic – Bob Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/elmhurst-park-district-facing-furloughs-lost-revenue-from-pandemic
— Trump: Virus shows supply chains should be moved from China – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200514/trump-virus-shows-supply-chains-should-be-moved-from-china

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s on track to move to next phase of recovery on May 29, Pritzker says Limited reopening of stores, offices, gyms and hair salons will occur if health numbers hold up—and if Lightfoot doesn’t impose tougher rules for the city. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicagos-track-move-next-phase-recovery-may-29-pritzker-says
— The cap on SALT deductions is back on the agenda in D.C. Tucked into Pelosi’s big $3 trillion COVID-relief bill is a clause to drop the $10,000 federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes for the next two years, a hot topic ever since the GOP passed it in a previous Congress. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/cap-salt-deductions-back-agenda-dc

WBEZ
— Chicago Teachers Union Calls On State To Force CPS To Bargain Over Remote Learning The union says state rules require the school district to bargain about instruction from home. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has already said no. – Sarah Karp
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-teachers-union-calls-on-state-to-force-cps-to-bargain-over-remote-learning/2b25266f-1b23-46d8-93f3-7db3bee26711

SOUTHERN
— Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan – PETER HANCOCK
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republicans-push-for-revisions-to-restore-illinois-plan/article_bf14d217-2488-53d4-bfb8-6d7e0a1f24d2.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— County action on reopening brings political responses – Scott Cousins
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/County-action-on-reopening-brings-political-15271216.php

NPR ILLINOIS
— With School Buildings Closed, Children’s Mental Health Is Suffering – ANYA KAMENETZ
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/school-buildings-closed-childrens-mental-health-suffering#stream/0

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Whites.
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/covid-death-racial-disparity/Content?oid=79884746&mc_cid=c588c4801b&mc_eid=c968c7978e

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Federal Lawsuit filed against Governor Jay Robert Pritzker in his official capacity and the State of Illinois – Steve Balich
https://thewillcountynews.com/install/index.php/2020/05/13/federal-lawsuit-filed-against-governor-jay-robert-pritzker-in-his-official-capacity-and-the-state-of-illinois/

CENTER SQUARE
— Lawmakers expect pandemic special session to be a ‘rodeo’ Aside from state budget, Illinois lawmakers expected to take up expanded to take up mail-in voting possible but not check on executive authority – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawmakers-expect-pandemic-special-session-to-be-a-rodeo/article_bfd419fc-9547-11ea-bc5e-af4c3238930d.html

WIREPOINTS
— Facing Growing Defiance, Pritzker Thumbs Nose at AG Opinion, Insults and Threatens Dissidents – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/facing-growing-defiance-pritzker-thumbs-nose-at-ag-opinion-insults-and-threatens-dissidents-wirepoints/
— COVID-19 deaths and pre-existing conditions. What Illinois’ data says about who’s at risk. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/covid-19-deaths-and-pre-existing-conditions-what-illinois-data-says-about-whos-at-risk-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— Another 3 million Americans, 73,000 Illinoisans apply for unemployment insurance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/another-3-million-americans-73000-illinoisans-apply-for-unemployment-insurance/
— Bailey files new lawsuit based on informal 2001 AG opinion
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/bailey-files-new-lawsuit-based-on-informal-2001-ag-opinion/
— Illinois Sheriffs’ Association: “It is outrageous that the Governor is threatening retaliation”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/illinois-sheriffs%e2%80%99-association-it-is-outrageous-that-the-governor-is-threatening-retaliation/
— Pritzker talks unemployment insurance – As of right now, all regions are meeting guidelines to move forward to Phase 3 – Explains regionalization approach – Restates possible licensure and legal consequences – Says Leader Brady demand “sounds like grandstanding” – Brady responds – Answers “loaded” question – Explains rolling averages – Business guidance coming in next two weeks or so – Dr. Ezike comments on 12-year-old boy who died – Dr. Ezike says she has no info on reopen protesters catching virus – Dr. Ezike says people can refuse hospital admission – Asked about hospital rumor – Pritzker says he’d like to go to Springfield, but waiting on medical sign-off – Dr. Ezike explains that increased testing will result in increased cases – Dr. Ezike says woman who gave birth and died after being sent home a “significant tragedy” and vows probe – Dr. Ezike comments on WHO official claim that virus may never go away – Dr. Ezike explains mental health treatment options – Governor talks budget process moving forward – Revenue projections have not changed “a whole lot” – Could be population shift, but maybe not because of virus – Believes EO is on solid legal footing – Explains why Illinois has 28-day metric – Praises Catholic Church reopening plan, is working with other denominations – “It’s just the very loud voices of people who are being defiant and ignoring science and data”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/pritzker-talks-unemployment-insurance-as-of-right-now-all-regions-are-meeting-guidelines-to-move-forward-to-phase-3/
— 3,239 new cases, 138 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/3239-new-cases-138-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/covid-19-roundup-38/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— There’s No Proof Killing The Economy Saves Lives
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32513

NEWSMAX
— Total Virus Layoffs Hit 36.5M as About 3M More Workers Seek Jobless Aid
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jobless-claims-pandemic-virus/2020/05/14/id/967370/

THE HILL
— Trump says testing may be ‘frankly overrated’ – BRETT SAMUELS AND JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/497846-trump-says-testing-may-be-frankly-overrated


— Ousted health official warns US needs national plan to beat coronavirus – NATHANIEL WEIXEL
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/497766-ousted-health-official-warns-us-needs-national-strategy-to-combat

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “‘They are angry:’ Pandemic and economic collapse slam Trump across Rust Belt. Coronavirus infections and unemployment filings are spiraling in parts of the industrial Midwest where Donald Trump cleaned up in 2016.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/14/coronavirus-economic-collapse-rust-belt-trump-259657

BLOOMBERG
— U.S. Jobless Claims in Millions Again, Higher Than Expected – Katia Dmitrieva
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-14/u-s-jobless-claims-remain-in-millions-for-eighth-straight-week

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 23% of Republicans Think GOP Should Nominate Someone Other Than Trump (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are one or more of the following: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/23_of_republicans_think_gop_should_nominate_someone_other_than_trump