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July 25 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Soybean Farmer Calls Trump’s $12 Billion Aid Plan A ‘Pacifier’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/3905696-illinois-soybean-farmer-calls-trumps-12-billion-aid-plan-a-pacifier/

— IL Tollway Denies Giving Contracts To Political Connections – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/25/il-tollway-contracts/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump star on Hollywood Walk of Fame destroyed again
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame-destroyed-again

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature will be added to a letter sent by the majority of the country’s Republican governors in support of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court nomination — despite the governor’s name being noticeably missing from the letter Wednesday morning. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-no-sign-letter-support-brett-kavanaugh-trump-supreme-court-nominee/
— Rauner one of four GOP govs who didn’t sign letter pushing Kavanaugh nomination – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-no-sign-letter-support-brett-kavanaugh-trump-supreme-court-nominee/
— Rauner cuts off money flow to Wilson after weekend cash handout flap – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-ends-money-flow-wilson-church-cash-handout-flap/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers crow about their success in pushing pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/new-jersey-gurbir-grewal-phil-murphy-steve-fulop-quietly-decriminalizes-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot/
— European Union to buy ‘a lot of soybeans’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/trade-tariffs-european-union-united-states-donald-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-conservative says “Conservatism is in danger if Trump’s cult takes over the GOP.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/conservatism-trump-cult-gop-republican-party-gop-democracy/
— How the Great Migration to Chicago became the Great Black Exodus – Alden Loury
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/great-black-exodus-migration/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump buys off soybean farmers (we’ve got the transcript!) – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-farmers-trump-tariff-soybeans-20180725-story.html
— COD Prepares Non-Native English Speakers for Educational and Career Success
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-cod-prepares-non-native-english-speakers-for-2018-07-25-story.html
— College of DuPage Writing Students Help Battle Illiteracy, Hone Skills Through Literacy DuPage Partnership
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-college-of-dupage-writing-students-help-battl-2018-07-25-story.html
— Newsprint tariffs are Trump’s revenge on hostile press – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-trump-tariffs-newsprint-st-0726-story.html
— Lake County Sheriff Curran under fire for comments to radio host Amy Jacobson: She has “awesome skin” – Frank Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-react-to-curran-radio-remarks-st-0726-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump supporters will regret his trade war.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-perspec-chapman-trump-trade-farmers-auto-0726-20180725-story.html
— Alderman’s plan would force Police Department to curtail gang database and inform people who are listed in it – John Byrne (DIERSEN: What lists do your critics/opponents have you on? My critics/opponents have me on their lists of a) people who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party and Republican Party platforms; b) people who support the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling; and c) people who oppose pot, people who are draft avoiders, former union members, federal retirees, Trump supporters, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owners, 100% German Americans, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, childless, pet-less, American nameplate car owns, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-munoz-gang-database-ordinance-20180725-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Western Kane County Republicans to host barbecue Aug. 5
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180725/western-kane-county-republicans-to-host-barbecue-aug-5

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner doesn’t sign GOP governors’ letter supporting Trump’s Supreme Court pick – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180725/rauner-doesnt-sign-gop-governors-letter-supporting-trumps-supreme-court-pick

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Tollway officials defend awarding of contracts – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2018-07-25/tollway-officials-defend-awarding-contracts.html
— Pols don’t like office mergers – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-07-25/editorial-pols-dont-office-mergers.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— U.S. Rep. Davis to be with President Trump during Illinois visit Thursday – RYAN VOYLES
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/u-s-rep-davis-to-be-with-president-trump-during/article_6dbc6e1f-87b3-5352-87fd-7151393ca16f.html

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Launches Annual Budget Survey, Seeks Input on County Spending
http://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=57845

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections – Laws ignored – Public trust continues to erode – Are we at risk? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/state-board-of-elections-laws-ignored-public-trust-continues-to-erode-are-we-at-risk/

 

ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
— FROM EMAIL TO ISRA MEMBERS IN DUPAGE COUNTY: Dear DuPage County Member, Almost 80 counties in Illinois are considering or have passed “gun sanctuary” resolutions. These resolutions, while not binding, send a message to the politicians and legislature in Springfield that law abiding gun owners have had enough of unwanted attacks against us and the Second Amendment. The ISRA understands that the DuPage county board is considering a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. We are encouraging our members to ask their local county board members to vote in favor of passing this resolution. (DIERSEN: I live in District 4. My representatives on the DuPage County Board are Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, and Amy Grant.)
http://www.isra.org/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Kinzler wants to renegotiate, reform pension benefits – Carrie Bradon
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511496909-kinzler-wants-to-renegotiate-reform-pension-benefits
— Oberweis objects to free money giveaway via universal basic income – Angela Underwood
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511494688-oberweis-objects-to-free-money-giveaway-via-universal-basic-income

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— 2018 Property Tax Report: Zion, Volo, Hainesville, Grayslake pay effective property tax rates of 4 percent (DIERSEN: From what I see, my brother and I are paying 10 percent on 1286 Wood Street in Crete.)
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511496936-2018-property-tax-report-zion-volo-hainesville-grayslake-pay-effective-property-tax-rates-of-4-percent

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE REP BATINICK RESPONDS TO FRIENDLY FIRE ON PROPOSED PENSION SOLUTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/state-rep-batinick-responds-to-friendly-fire-on-proposed-pension-solution-.html
— “REPUBLICAN” RAUNER REFUSES TO BACK TRUMP’S SUPREME COURT PICK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/republican-rauner-refuses-to-back-trumps-supreme-court-pick.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner the most unpopular governor facing reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/morning-consult-rauner-the-most-unpopular-governor-facing-reelection/
— Rauner adding his signature***Rauner didn’t sign governors’ pro-Kavanaugh letter even though he supports the guy
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/rauner-didnt-sign-governors-pro-kavanaugh-letter-even-though-he-supports-the-guy/
— The tax hike made a huge difference
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/the-tax-hike-made-a-huge-difference/

 

MARIJUANA REPORT
— How Cannabis and Cannabis-Based Drugs Harm Your Brain
https://mailchi.mp/nationalfamilies/how-cannabis-cannabis-based-drugs-harm-your-brainmost-in-us-think-cannabis-has-health-benefits-despite-lack-of-data-more-1930705

 

DAILY CALLER
— HOUSE DEMOCRATS LEAD REPUBLICANS BY A LARGE MARGIN – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/25/house-democrats-republicans-large-margin/

 

FOX NEWS
— Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh supported by most GOP governors in letter: A look at who didn’t sign it – Kaitlyn Schallhorn
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/25/supreme-court-pick-brett-kavanaugh-supported-by-most-gop-governors-in-letter-look-at-who-didnt-sign-it.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Although he didn’t sign the letter, Rauner did say he supported Kavanaugh earlier this month. “I believe he is highly experienced, well-qualified for the position, and I hope that his nomination is voted on and approved expeditiously,” Rauner said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.)

July 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump says ‘I accept’ US intelligence agencies conclusions on Russian meddling – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-i-accept-us-intelligence-agencies-conclusions-on-russian-meddling/3777761/
— How the Russians penetrated Illinois election computers – Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/how-the-russians-penetrated-illinois-election-computers/3778816/
— JB Pritzker, Bruce Rauner spending $300K a day on governor race – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-governor-candidates-spending-$300k-a-day-on-race/3778640/

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Migrant Children Allegedly ‘Dragged, Yelled At, And Threatened’ In Chicago Immigration Shelter.”
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/17/migrant-children-allegedly-abused-chicago-immigration-shelter/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/home/trump-says-meeting-with-putin-went-well-despite-criticism-from-gop

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner’s campaign spent nearly $8 million last quarter. Pritzker’s spent more than double that.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-20180716-story.html
— Pritzker spent nearly $11 million on advertising in recent months, compared to almost $5 million for Rauner – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-campaign-cash-20180717-story.html
— Rauner declines to remove Illinois from multistate voter database, criticizes Trump over Putin meeting – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-crosscheck-russia-election-20180717-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Putin pivot: Following a blunder, a dubious disavowal.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-trump-putin-flip-flop-20180717-story.html
— Emanuel: Take away Trump’s security clearance after summit with Putin – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-trump-putin-20180717-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Roskam huddles with Trump at White House, a move with risk as Dem rival pounces.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/roskam-huddles-with-trump-at-white-house-a-move-with-risk-as-dem-rival-pounces/
— Cook County Board hopefuls report fundraising: Some exceed limits, others not so much – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/county-board-hopefuls-report-fundraising-some-exceed-limits-others-not-so-much/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin: Rauner will sign measure to disband DuPage County election commission – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/cronin-rauner-will-sign-measure-to-disband-dupage-county-election-commission
— Rauner says Trump should hold Russians accountable for election hacks – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/rauner-says-trump-should-hold-russians-accountable-for-election-hacks
— Rauner: ‘Very clear that Russian agents hacked election systems’ – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/rauner-very-clear-that-russian-agents-hacked-election-systems
— St. Charles looks to hike alcohol, hotel taxes to prepare for budget shortfalls – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/st-charles-looks-to-hike-alcohol-hotel-taxes-to-prepare-for-budget-shortfalls
— Lauzen swipes at Kane board after death of utility pole program – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/lauzen-swipes-at-kane-board-after-death-of-utility-pole-program
— League of Women Voters sets priorities – Mary Pritchard
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180717/league-of-women-voters-sets-priorities—

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Dems push GOP reps on Trump and Putin.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180717/BLOGS02/180719880/dems-push-gop-reps-on-trump-and-putin

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Demmer appointed to GOP leadership position – PAM EGGEMEIER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2018/07/16/demmer-appointed-to-gop-leadership-position/am6rh5m/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Charges Against Maria Butina Confirm ‘Infiltration’ Was Part Of Russian 2016 Attack – PHILIP EWING (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, ad RINOs who have infiltrated the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc. Of course, the aforesaid anti-conservatives, their operatives, and their dupes have worked very hard to get rid of me.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/new-charges-confirm-infiltration-was-aspect-russian-2016-attack#stream/0

 

CHICAGO READER
— Cops slammed for ticketing black cyclists: ‘It’s about the police harassing people’ Cycle of injustice continues as blacks still ticketed at far higher rates for biking violations. – John Greenfield
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cycle-of-injustice/Content?oid=52925575

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rate Rauner’s new ad: “Just Call Madigan”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rate-rauners-new-ad-just-call-madigan/
— Rauner: “I will never sign a bill that violates the Second Amendment” (DIERSEN: What about bills that reject the traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rauner-i-will-never-sign-a-bill-that-violates-the-second-amendment/
— Pritzker reports spending almost three times as much as Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/pritzker-reports-spending-almost-three-times-as-much-as-rauner/
— Rauner vetoes anti-Crosscheck bill
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rauner-vetoes-anti-crosscheck-bill/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— No Hillary, Bernie or Joe: 73% of Democratic voters want a ‘fresh face’ in 2020 election – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: The less that is known about a candidate, the younger that a candidate is, and the less government/political experience that a candidate has, the more risk there is in supporting that candidate.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/17/73-of-democratic-voters-want-a-fresh-face-in-the-2/

 

GOPUSA
— Helsinki Hysteria on all sides
http://www.gopusa.com/helsinki-hysteria-on-all-sides/
— Rand Paul sides with Trump on Russia, says critics ‘motivated’ by dislike of president
http://www.gopusa.com/rand-paul-sides-with-trump-on-russia-says-critics-motivated-by-dislike-of-president/
— Judge halts deportations to give illegal aliens time to decide on children
http://www.gopusa.com/judge-halts-deportations-to-give-illegal-aliens-time-to-decide-on-children/
— When the Government Knows What’s Best For You
http://www.gopusa.com/when-the-government-knows-whats-best-for-you/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— If All of Your Trusted Friends Say You’re Wrong … Maybe You’re Wrong – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, it was extremely difficult for me to trust any of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates because I knew that they all were under tremendous pressure to get rid of federal employees who shared my demographics. It has been extremely difficult for me to trust activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican because I know that they are under tremendous pressure to get rid of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/trump-putin-summit-newt-gingrich-slams-president/

 

THE HILL
— Trump criticizes media amid growing criticism of his handling of Putin – BRETT SAMUELS
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/397400-trump-criticizes-media-over-response-to-putin-summit

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GAO: Less than half of school districts test water for lead – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gao-less-than-half-of-school-districts-test-water-for-lead/2018/07/17/a3cbbee2-8a0c-11e8-9d59-dccc2c0cabcf_story.html
— House panel backs stronger management hand in federal employee discipline – Eric Yoder (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2018/07/17/house-panel-backs-stronger-management-hand-in-federal-employee-discipline/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— House Panel Advances Bills to Streamline Firing, Reduce Employee Protections – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2018/07/house-panel-advances-bills-streamline-firing-reduce-employee-protections/149813/

 

GAO
— GAO Updates “Yellow Book,” the Preeminent Standards for Government Auditing
https://www.gao.gov/press/yellow_book_updates_2018.htm

July 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner stirs controversy with conservative base over same-sex wedding – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, it looks like Rauner’s main strategy to get reelected is to dump individuals, dump organizations, dump companies, and dump governments that support the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-stirs-controversy-with-conservative-base-over-same-sex-wedding/3753981/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The wedding picture, posted on Instagram, was considered a slap in the face by many social conservatives and Evangelical Christians. Many Republicans had already felt betrayed when Rauner signed HB40 to provide taxpayer funded abortions after promising he would not. “What I’m hearing through our connections and our networks throughout, people are once again saying there he goes again poking social conservatives in the eye,” said Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute David Smith. Rauner has been very supportive of LGBTQ rights as governor, most recently by participating in Pride parades in Aurora and Chicago. Many Republicans said officiating a same-sex marriage should be a non-issue for voters. “We should put aside some of our differences, because there’s so much more that we agree on, the governor, myself and also conservatives and independents throughout the state of Illinois,” said Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. “Well, I would hope that voters would appreciate that Bruce is very much in favor of equality of all people,” Cozzi said. Cozzi added if the picture helps voters appreciate Rauner for his stance on equality, that’s a good thing. But for Rauner, rallying conservatives just may not be in the cards. “I don’t think there’s much he can do to win us back, to win many social conservatives back,” Smith said. The governor’s office said the wedding was a personal event, and Rauner’s campaign spokesman wondered why anyone would make a big deal of it. Rauner also officiated a same-sex wedding in December 2017.)
— Get a sneak peek at the newly-renovated Illinois Governor’s Mansion – Judy Hsu
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/exclusive-get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-newly-renovated-governors-mansion/3754021/

 

NBC5
— VP Mike Pence to Visit Chicago Friday The vice president will speak at a fundraiser with Roskam
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/vice-president-mike-pence-rosemont-chicago-visit-protests-488022931.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Administration To Turn Away Far More Asylum Seekers At The Border Under New Guidance
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/12/trump-administration-to-turn-away-far-more-asylum-seekers-at-the-border-under-new-guidance/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner officiates gay wedding, social conservatives object – Morgan Greene
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-rauner-gay-wedding-20180712-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some socially conservative groups were not cheering Rauner’s role in the wedding. “This is just reminding people that he does have a social agenda, and it’s not conservative, it’s not Republican, and it’s certainly not pro-life,” said Illinois Family Institute executive director David E. Smith. “This is just another reminder of how much damage he has done to the Republican brand and its policy goals.” A Rauner spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment. The governor has largely tried to stay out of the fray of LGBTQ issues, but days before he officiated the wedding, Rauner marched in the Aurora Pride parade. Rauner has regularly drawn criticism from conservatives for supporting other progressive causes. Last year, he signed a controversial bill into law that expanded taxpayer-subsidized abortions. He won the March primary against conservative state Rep. Jeanne Ives by just 3 points.)
— Vice President Pence to speak in Rosemont Friday, when Gov. Rauner will introduce him – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-mike-pence-rosemont-20180712-story.html
— Rauner’s ‘toilet’ attack on Pritzker is a real loo-loo – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-toilet-attack-rauner-pritzker-20180713-story.html
— Rauner, Republicans reboot anti-Madigan campaign ahead of November election – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-michael-madigan-republicans-20180712-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kavanaugh’s record shows he’s ready to keep government power in check – Jacob Sullum (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors were “big government” types. In 1997, they were furious when I succeeded in getting the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit a) to rule that Department of Transportation (DOT) had exceeded its powers and b) to invalidate a federal regulation that DOT had put in place in 1973. See Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange at https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1385001.html.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-nominee-donald-trump-jacob-sullum/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Janus decision hurts black women. Gov. Bruce Rauner doesn’t get it.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/janus-supreme-court-gov-bruce-rauner-black-women-unions-kimberly-lightford/
— Hate crime charges filed in Puerto Rico flap — as Gutierrez blasts Trump – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cook-county-forest-preserve-police-patrick-connor-resign-fair-shake-puerto-rico-flag-shirt/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/text-rep-luis-gutierrezs-house-speech-on-the-forest-preserves-confrontation/
— Dems introduce bill to abolish ICE; Ryan calls it crazy – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/abolish-ice-democrats-paul-ryan-calls-idea-crazy/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump White House phenomenally successful – Mike Pence
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180712/mike-pence-op-ed-trump-white-house-phenomenally-successful

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner edges a little closer to Trump camp – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180712/BLOGS02/180719931/rauner-edges-a-little-closer-to-trump-camp
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So is the GOP guv trying to send a message to conservative voters who are still miffed at his decision to sign abortion and immigration bills unpopular with some conservatives? . . . Either way, Democratic nominee J.B. Pritzker’s campaign is seizing on the Pence visit, which comes amid increasing nervousness amid big exporters and agricultural producers about looming trade wars with China, Europe and Canada. “Pence is a right-wing extremist—signing the harshest abortion laws in the country, opposing marriage equality and transgender rights, supporting shifting HIV/AIDS funds to pay for conversion therapy, and opposing Syrian refugees,” Pritzker’s campaign said in a statement. “If Mike Pence is turning to Bruce Rauner for lessons in damage control, the GOP must have given up all hope in Illinois.”)

 

WLS AM
— Conservatives blast Rauner for officiating at gay wedding – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/07/12/conservatives-blast-rauner-for-officiating-at-gay-wedding/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The head of the conservative Illinois Family Institute is blasting Rauner. The group’s executive director David E. Smith tweeted “Keep poking social conservatives in the eye Bruce. You are doing a yeoman’s job of alienating the base.” Rauner angered conservatives by signing a bill to expand taxpayer funded abortions in Illinois, prompting a primary challenge from conservative State Representative Jeanne Ives. Rauner won that race by just three percentage points.)

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Pritzker defends ad attacking Rauner on border policy – DEREK BEIGH
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/elections/pritzker-defends-ad-attacking-rauner-on-border-policy/article_6a318825-c411-580a-bf10-0a53d82cd06e.html

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— The battle for the future of Illinois – David McSweeney
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/07/12/mcsweeney-the-battle-for-the-future-of-illinois/an0njxr/

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Tariffs could put end to newspaper – Editorial (DIERSEN: I pay thousands of dollars each year for full home delivery and full internet access of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Naperville Sun, Wheaton Leader, Crain’s Chicago Business, etc.)
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-tariffs-could-put-end-to-newspaper/article_06d5373b-b6da-568b-952d-cddfed6e01eb.html

 

WHEATON LEADER
— Wheaton embraces inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship Activities surround event at Chicago Golf Club – ERIC SCHELKOPF (DIERSEN: The Chicago Golf Club is on the south border of my precinct. All of Wheaton’s Golf Lane is in my precinct.)
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/07/10/wheaton-embraces-inaugural-u-s-senior-womens-open-championship/adjbcrm/

 

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PATCH
— Mike Pence’s Rosemont Visit To Draw Protests On Both Sides The vice president will speak at a public event Friday before attending a private fundraiser for US Rep. Peter Roskam in Chicago. – Joe Vince
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/mike-pences-rosemont-visit-draw-protests-both-sides

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Roskam Has More Money for Congressional Campaign Than Casten
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/12/roskam-money-congressional-campaign-casten/
— Trump Administration Child Reunification Efforts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/12/trump-administration-child-reunification-efforts/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— McHenry Co. Chairman Jack Franks letter to Algonquin Township is a lie – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/mchenry-co-chairman-jack-franks-letter-to-algonquin-township-is-a-lie/

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Rauner responds with pledge of his own – Raquel Martin (DIERSEN: What about a pledge to defend and advance the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/rauner-responds-with-pledge-of-his-own/1298946596

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois groups watch for signs from Trump Supreme Court nominee on key state issues – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/illinois-groups-watch-for-signs-from-trump-supreme-court-nominee/article_c0395f68-8542-11e8-894a-9b785bada2df.html
— Growing number of gun sanctuary counties in Illinois sparks concerns – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/growing-number-of-gun-sanctuary-counties-in-illinois-sparks-concerns/article_76eecfde-854a-11e8-a89d-775dd8c61f96.html

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— University of Illinois at Chicago gets more federal aid than any other Illinois school (DIERSEN: How expensive was the tuition that you paid? I could afford to attend UIC full-time 1966-1968 a) because the tuition was low, b) because I lived with my parents in Crete, and c) I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office. Further, I could afford a) to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile in 1967, b) to buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, c) to transfer to NIU in 1969 and pay for tuition and room and board in DeKalb 1969 and 1970, and d) to graduate debit-free from NIU in 1970 owning that 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/by-the-numbers-university-of-illinois-at-chicago-gets-more/article_2f4270a8-8079-11e8-9679-eba23f00d041.html

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Dodge blames taxes for declining jobs, population – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511480088-dodge-blames-taxes-for-declining-jobs-population
— Dodge calls tax hikes ‘policy of last resort’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511480078-dodge-calls-tax-hikes-policy-of-last-resort

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Arlington Heights: Panel of Experts on responding to Islam – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511481162-arlington-heights-panel-of-experts-on-responding-to-islam

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey sees abortion as defining moral issue, applauds SCOTUS nominee – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511481108-bailey-sees-abortion-as-defining-moral-issue-applauds-scotus-nominee

 

CAPITOL FAX
— McCann, Pritzker respond *** Rauner criticized, praised for officiating gay marriage
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/12/rauner-criticized-praised-for-officiating-gay-marriage/
— Rauner announces George Will to receive the Order of Lincoln
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/12/rauner-awards-george-will-the-order-of-lincoln/

 

GOPUSA
— Thou shalt ignore word ‘illegal’ in immigration debate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=50075
— Brett Kavanaugh incurred credit card debt buying Washington Nationals tickets (DIERSEN: What have you spent lots of money on? I have spent lots of money on real estate, new cars, tuition, and collector cars. Compared to my peers, a) I have spent far less on immediate pleasures and b) I have saved far more for my retirement. My critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes a) stress that I avoided the draft and that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government grossly overpaid me and that my retirement benefits are much too generous.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=50136

 

DAILY CALLER
— DEMOCRATS BURST INTO APPLAUSE FOR TRUMP-HATING WITNESS PETER STRZOK AS HE IS INVESTIGATED – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/12/democrats-applause-peter-strozk/

 

BREITBART
— Peter Strzok Denies Bias: Trump Hatred ‘Expressed out of Deep Patriotism’ – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/12/peter-strzok-testimony-bias-deep-patriotism/
— Watch: Migrant Minors Escaping Texas Holding Center, Say Neighbors
https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/07/12/watch-migrant-minors-escaping-texas-holding-center-say-neighbors/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— FBI agent Peter Strzok angrily rejects bias claims at chaotic hearing (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have angrily defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/fbi-agent-angrily-rejects-bias-claims-at-chaotic-hearing

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— How Conservatives Turned a Lemon (1964) Into Lemonade (the Future Successful Movement) – Richard A Viguerie (DIERSEN: I became a Republican in 1964 when I was 16 years old.)
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/28338

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Peter Strzok Denies Bias Affected His Work, Claims He Sent Anti-Trump Text Messages ‘Out of Deep Patriotism’ – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/peter-strzok-testifies-denies-bias-affected-work-investigation/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Kavanaugh’s High School Classmates Are Backing Him and Say the Senate Should, Too – ANDREW FORCIER (DIERSEN: What do your high school classmates say about you? Few of my high school classmates knew me because I spent so much time during my junior and senior years washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://ijr.com/2018/07/1109103-kavanaugh-high-school-endorsement-letter/

 

THE HILL
— FBI agent Peter Strzok defends anti-Trump texts in tense hearing (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/396644-live-coverage-house-committees-grill-fbi-agent
— FBI agent Peter Strzok gets Democrat applause in contentious hearing after forceful defense of agency – MORGAN CHALFANT (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have forcefully defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/396693-strzok-says-allegations-of-bias-corrode-fbi

 

ABC NEWS
— Gowdy and FBI agent Strzok in angry exchange over anti-Trump texts – LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, BENJAMIN SIEGEL MIKE LEVINE (DIERSEN: Unlike Strzok, my Democrat superiors in the federal government did not put things in writing that might get them in trouble.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-agent-peter-strzok-testifies-anti-trump-texts/story

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats divided over how to attack Kavanaugh – Sean Sullivan (DIERSEN: Who determines how to attack conservative Republicans in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in you county, and in Illinois?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-divided-over-how-to-attack-kavanaugh/2018/07/12/2cf4ee74-85ed-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html

 

WASHINGTON POST & U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— AP FACT CHECK: No Proof Rauner Profits off Family Separation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ap-fact-check-no-proof-rauner-profits-off-family-separation/2018/07/12/298ef220-8629-11e8-9e06-4db52ac42e05_story.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-07-12/ap-fact-check-no-proof-rauner-profits-off-family-separation

 

FORBES
— How Many Workers Must Live In Poverty For McDonald’s CEO To Make $21.8 Million? – Erik Sherman (DIERSEN: If jobs that do not require a high school diploma should pay $15/hour, should jobs that require a) a high school diploma pay $25/hour, b) bachelor’s degree pay $35/hour, c) master’s degree pay $45/hour, d) professional certification pay $55/hour, and e) professional license pay $65/hour?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2018/07/12/how-many-workers-must-live-in-poverty-for-mcdonalds-ceo-to-make-21-8-million/#23dc09ac1092

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Republicans Think U.S. Spends Too Much on Welfare. Democrats Disagree.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/republicans_think_u_s_spends_too_much_on_welfare_democrats_disagree

June 24 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Source for Trump’s specious claim of 63,000 immigrant killings? A congressman’s blog.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-63000-immigrants-trump–20180623-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Arnovis Guidos Portillo to glorify and praise a) those who come to America illegally, b) those who stay in America illegally, and c) those who bring others to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-father-separated-deported-el-salvador-20180623-story.html
— Trump administration says it has plan to reunite 2,053 separated children still in custody – Nick Miroff
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-administration-separated-children-plan-20180623-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Lucero Estrada to glorify and praise a) those who come to America illegally, b) those who stay in America illegally, and c) those who bring others to America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/for-dreamers-senior-year-of-high-school-meant-added-hurdles-to-face/
— VERY SAD: Metra to add extra trains for Pride Parade – Taylor Hartz
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/metra-to-add-extra-trains-for-pride-parade/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump protests.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180623/news/306239996/

 

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be someone who promotes LGBTQ activity. Because Democrats run Chicago, run Cook County, and run Illinois, how soon, if not already, will it be illegal to educate, hire, retain, promote, tolerate, etc. those who do not promote LGBTQ activity?
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-pride-parade-to-step-off-on-north-side-sunday/3645576/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Who promotes you? Those who promote LGBTQ activity promote those who promote LGBTQ activity.
http://abc7chicago.com/realestate/housing-project-in-logan-square-honors-lgbtq-activist-john-pennycuff/3644042/

 

NBC5
— VERY SAD: Final Pride Parade Preparations Underway on North Side Up to a million people are expected to line the parade route – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/final-preparations-pride-parade-security-police-cta-train-metra-486363541.html
— VERY SAD: CPD Gets in Pride Spirit With Rainbow Decal on Cruiser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-pride-parade-cruiser-486332871.html
— Illinois Election Officials Finalize Plans to Prevent Another Russian Election Hack The state is receiving nearly $14 million from the federal government
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-finalizes-plans-to-prevent-another-russian-election-hack-486372241.html

 

WLS AM
— Government details how separated families will be reunited — eventually
http://www.wlsam.com/news/government-details-how-separated-families-will-be-reunited-eventually/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Trump administration seeks to expand immigrant family detention – AMY TAXIN
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/06/23/trump-administration-seeks-to-expand-immigrant-family-detention/a5rkfvo/
— Blue states should follow President Trump’s lead on deregulation – David McSweeney
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/06/23/mcsweeney-blue-states-should-follow-president-trumps-lead-on-deregulation/aluzzg4/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Local election officials finalize its plans to prevent another Russian hack – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180623/illinois-finalizes-its-plans-to-prevent-another-russian-hack
— Rauner budget a shaky platform for campaign – David Greising, President, BGA
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180623/bga-president-rauner-budget-shaky-platform-for-campaign

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Weapons of mass manipulation – Michelle Malkin
http://www.daily-journal.com/editorials/think/michelle-malkin-weapons-of-mass-manipulation/article_0510e722-7432-11e8-894c-2b83f11a7716.html

 

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— Rauner or Madigan: Who’s Less Popular? – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who tell Rauner that he will be more popular if he completely dumps all those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and other planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/rauner-madigan-whos-less-popular

 

DECATUR DAILY
— Ten Commandments, rights of unborn on November ballot – Mary Sell Montgomery
http://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/ten-commandments-rights-of-unborn-on-november-ballot/article_be3f952b-22e6-5f85-9ab0-e90e20b1e438.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in getting Champaign protesters to rally against ICE separating families.
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/champaign-protesters-rally-against-ice-separating-families-06-24-2018
— Illinois to receive millions to prevent hack at elections
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-to-receive-millions-to-prevent-hack-at-elections

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Young Libertarian plants crow about their success in destroying the Republican Party.
http://nprillinois.org/post/political-counterculture-young-republicans-hold-unique-space-trump-era#stream/0

 

NEWSBUSTERS
— Washington Post Plays the Race Card on Trump – Jeffery Lord
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2018/06/23/washington-post-plays-race-card-trump
— Eight Times Hollywood Used Melania to Attack President Trump – Christian Toto
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/christian-toto/2018/06/23/eight-times-hollywood-used-melania-attack-president-trump

 

FOX NEWS
— Immigration policy gives Trump-hating media a new reason to go overboard demonizing him and his team – Dan Gainor
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/24/immigration-policy-gives-trump-hating-media-new-reason-to-go-overboard-demonizing-him-and-his-team.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The biblical case for closed borders – Cheryl K. Chumley (DIERSEN: By coming into a country illegally, by staying in a country illegally, and/or by bringing others to a country illegally, you shout a) that you disrespect that country, b) that you disrespect that country’s citizens, and c) that you disrespect the rule of law.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/23/biblical-case-closed-borders/

 

BREITBART
— WSJ’s Sad Story About Migrant Family Reveals Abuse of System – Joel B. Pollak
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/06/23/wsj-sad-story-about-migrant-family-reveals-abuse-of-system/
— Reuters ‘Fake News’ Spins Pope Against Trump – Thomas D. Williams
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/23/reuters-fake-news-spins-pope-against-trump/

 

BLAZE
— Top Mexican presidential candidate calls for mass immigration to US to protest, claim ‘human right’ – Teri Webster (DIERSEN: When will Mexico and other anti-American countries officially declare war on America? Constructively, a county declares war on another country a) by illegally sending millions of its citizens into that country illegally, b) by illegally keeping millions of its citizens in that country illegally, and c) by sending mountains of illegal drugs into that country illegally.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/23/top-mexican-presidential-candidate-calls-for-mass-immigration-to-us-to-protest-claim-human-right
— Restaurant owner who booted Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks out — and she’s not backing down – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/23/restaurant-owner-who-booted-sarah-huckabee-sanders-speaks-out-and-shes-not-backing-down

 

DAILY CALLER
— THOUSANDS PROTEST IN DEFENSE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ACROSS THE US – Ryan Pickrell
http://dailycaller.com/2018/06/23/protests-defense-illegal-immigrant-families/
— MIKE HUCKABEE FIRES BACK AGAINST RACISM ALLEGATIONS AFTER PELOSI TWEET — ‘MS-13 IS NOT A RACE’ – Scott Morefield
http://dailycaller.com/2018/06/23/mike-huckabee-pelosi-tweet-ms-13-not-a-race/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— WHITE HOUSE SPOKESWOMAN KICKED OUT OF RESTAURANT BY TRUMP HATER
http://www.wnd.com/2018/06/white-house-spokeswoman-kicked-out-of-restaurant-by-trump-hater/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Many Preaching Immigration Morality are Acting Unethically – Rabbi Aryeh Spero
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/06/many_preaching_immigration_morality_are_acting_unethically.html

 

TOWNHALL & AMERICAN SPECTATOR
— Separation Anxiety – Debra J. Saunders
https://townhall.com/columnists/debrajsaunders/2018/06/24/separation-anxiety-n2493564
https://spectator.org/separation-anxiety/

 

NEWSMAX
— Rubio: Most Illegals Not Criminals, But Trump Keeping Campaign Vow on Border – Todd Beamon (DIERSEN: By coming into a country illegally, by staying in a country illegally, and/or by bringing others to a country illegally, you shout a) that you disrespect that country, b) that you disrespect that country’s citizens, and c) that you disrespect the rule of law.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/rubio-trump-border-illegal-immigrants/2018/06/23/id/867946/

 

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Almost 1,000 People Injured, Killed in Terrorist Attacks By Refugees One-in-three chance Germany will be target country in future plots – Natalie Johnson
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/almost-1000-people-injured-killed-terrorist-attacks-refugees/
— Harvard Hospital Taking Down Portraits of White Men Portraits of medical legends moved because they ‘reinforce white men are in charge’- Elizabeth Harrington
http://freebeacon.com/issues/harvard-hospital-taking-portraits-white-men/
— Southern Poverty Law Center Has More Than $90 Million In Offshore Funds Left-wing group has come under fire from both the left and right for its ‘hate’ designations – Joe Schoffstall
http://freebeacon.com/politics/southern-poverty-law-center-90-million-offshore-funds/

 

HOT AIR
— Young Trump Admin Staffers Having Trouble Finding Love In Anti-Trump D.C. (DIERSEN: My outstanding wife worked for the FBI 1968-1970.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2018/06/young-trump-admin-staffers-trouble-finding-love-anti-trump-d-c/

 

CBS NEWS
— Homeland Security employees warned of increased threats amid immigration uproar
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/homeland-security-memo-today-increased-threats-2018-06-23/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper – Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/us/politics/republican-voters-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. What do you say to RINOs who increasingly side with anti-Trumps?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/opinion/sunday/donald-trump-gop-immigration-cages.html
— Why Mexico Is Swinging Left – Ioan Grillo
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/opinion/mexico-presidential-election-obrador.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/arts/lgbtq-literature-teens-and-younger.html
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Marijuana: The Signature Olfactory Experience of New York – Ginia Bellafante
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/nyregion/marijuana-the-signature-olfactory-experience-of-new-york.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want the U.S. to give U.S. citizenship to ANYONE who promises to vote for Democrats.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/us/migrant-children-federal-agency-border.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) bring others to America illegally.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/violence-keeps-central-americans-coming-to-us-despite-trump/2018/06/21/c9530fc0-7554-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14_story.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Minnesota GOP chair says she’s faced racism, sexism from party leaders and Trump supporters – AP
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-pol-minnesota-gop-chairwoman-racism-sexism-20180623-story.html

 

ARIZONA CENTRAL
— Huckabee criticized for ‘bigotry’ over tweet aimed at Dems showing Latino MS-13 gang members – Angela Forburger
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2018/06/23/representative-ruben-gallego-responds-mike-huckabee-controversial-tweet/728489002/

 

DAILY BEAST
— There’s a Lot of Money at Pride, but Not Necessarily in LGBT Pockets Don’t let the sea of big-name corporate floats at a Pride parade and glossy advertisements in magazines fool you into thinking the LGBT world is one of unfettered affluence. – Samantha Allen
https://www.thedailybeast.com/theres-a-lot-of-money-at-pride-but-not-necessarily-in-lgbt-pockets

 

GUARDIAN
— ‘Our country is not a safe place’: why Salvadorans will still head for the US Poverty and gang violence are driving an exodus, regardless of US asylum reforms – Anna-Catherine Brigida and Heather Gies (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform brings forth poverty and crime. The Republican Party platform brings forth prosperity and safety. Democrats unethically a) flee the poverty and crime in Democrat areas to take advantage of the prosperity and safety in Republican areas, b) focus on driving Republicans out of Republican areas, and c) focus on bringing poverty and crime to Republican areas.)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/24/salvadorans-deported-from-us-facing-violence-fleeing-poverty

 

ON TOP MAGAZINE
— VERY SAD: Justice Department To Host LGBT Pride Event – CARLOS SANTOSCOY
http://www.ontopmag.com/article/44855/Justice_Department_To_Host_LGBT_Pride_Event

June 17 Evening Edition

CBS2
— President Trump’s Weekly Address; Democrats’ Weekly Address
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/06/17/president-trumps-weekly-address-democrats-weekly-address-13/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Hundreds of children wait in cages at Border Patrol warehouse in Texas.” Anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hundreds-of-children-wait-in-cages-at-border-patrol-warehouse-in-texas
— 5 killed when packed SUV fleeing Border Patrol agents crashes in South Texas – AP (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/5-killed-when-packed-suv-fleeing-border-patrol-agents-crashes-in-south-texas

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gutierrez slams Trump’s child separation, compares fear tactics to Nazi Germany – Mitch Dudek (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps paint Republicans as being Nazis and paint illegals as being Jews.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/gutierrez-slams-trumps-child-separation-immigration/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/parkland-students-make-political-point-in-naperville-tweeting-isnt-enough/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps a) encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally and b) use those illegals against Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-immigration-family-separation-20180617-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Aurora promotes LGBTQ activity. What does your municipality promote? One could compare and contrast how the Chicago Tribune reports on LGBTQ parades with how it reports on Wheaton Independence Day parades.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-pride-parade-st-0618-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Aurora promotes LGBTQ activity. What does your municipality promote? One could compare and contrast how the Daily Herald reports on LGBTQ parades with how it reports on Wheaton Independence Day parades.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180617/aurora-hosts-inaugural-lgbtq-pride-parade
— Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here’s how to help them navigate it. – Joanna Nesbit (DIERSEN: When you were a teen, what jobs did you have? I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; and delivered mail 1966-1969.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20180617/teens-face-a-gender-pay-gap-too-heres-how-to-help-them-navigate-it
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180616/news/306169922/

 

WGN RADIO
— Governor Bruce Rauner is up against more than just the State Budget in order to have a chance at re-election
http://wgnradio.com/2018/06/17/governor-bruce-rauner-is-up-against-more-than-just-the-state-budget-in-order-to-have-a-chance-at-re-election/
— Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 6/17/18
http://wgnradio.com/2018/06/17/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-6-17-18/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Next, Rick chats with Illinois Senate Republican leader Bill Brady of Bloomington about the return to a feeling of normalcy with the bi-partisan state budget in the midst of a big political election year. Bill also touches on the fall campaigns and what aspects of the budget he believes will heavily influence the candidates’ strategies.)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois to fund Medicaid preventive dental services for adults – Dean Olsen
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180617/illinois-to-fund-medicaid-preventive-dental-services-for-adults

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those in Illinois who reject the Second Amendment plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform are hopeful.
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bipartisan-work-yields-illinois-gun-bills-fate-rests-with-rauner/article_c3d46821-18ee-54cd-9c5e-58e3695d823b.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
– DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article213189849.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://nprillinois.org/post/hundreds-march-texas-tent-city-holding-detained-immigrant-kids#stream/0

 

NEWSMAX
— Parkland Students, Activists Registering Voters in Chicago – AP
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/parkland-student-voter-registration/2018/06/17/id/866646/

 

FOX NEWS
— Peter Strzok, FBI agent pulled from Mueller probe over anti-Trump texts, open to testify to Congress – Samuel Chamberlain
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/17/peter-strzok-fbi-agent-pulled-from-mueller-probe-over-anti-trump-texts-reportedly-open-to-testify-to-congress.html

 

BLAZE
— Liberal media push narrative that child immigration detention centers are ‘concentration camps’ – Teri Webster (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use children as cannon fodder. Laura Ingraham says “Criminals are separated from their children all the time.”)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/17/liberal-media-push-narrative-that-child-immigration-detention-centers-are-concentration-camps
— Anti-Trump FBI agent Peter Strzok willing to testify before Congress — and leave no stone unturned – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/17/anti-trump-fbi-agent-peter-strzok-willing-to-testify-before-congress-and-leave-no-stone-unturned
— Some say child detention centers are ‘concentration camps.’ But the truth paints much different picture. – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/17/some-say-child-detention-centers-are-concentration-camps-but-the-truth-paints-different-picture

 

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— NBC Panel Debates How Often Media Should Call President Trump a Liar – Nicholas Fondacaro
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/nbc-panel-debates-how-often-media-should-call-president-trump-liar

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps paint themselves as being pro-family and use “migrant family policies” to blast Trump.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392701-white-house-faces-growing-outcry-over-migrant-family-policies?rnd=1529268137

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The myth of the all-powerful Trump.” QUESTIONS FOR REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN/CAPTAINS: Are you going to help elect/reelect Republican candidates who paint themselves as being anti-Trump? Do Republican candidates who paint themselves as being anti-Trump want you to help elect/reelect them?
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/17/opinions/republican-election-campaign-matter-heye/index.html

 

ABC NEWS
— Not necessary to justify separating kids, parents at border, ‘it’s zero tolerance’: Bannon – QUINN SCANLAN (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps paint themselves as being pro-family and use “migrant family policies” to blast Trump.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/justify-separating-kids-parents-border-tolerance-bannon/story?id=55946718

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trumpism Finds a Safe Space at Conservative Women’s Conference – ASTEAD W. HERNDON (DIERSEN: Where does Trumpism find a safe place in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Where does Trumpism find a safe place in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/17/us/politics/women-conservative-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— FBI agent removed from Russia probe for sending anti-Trump texts says he would testify before House Judiciary Committee
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2018/06/17/fbi-agent-removed-from-russia-probe-for-sending-anti-trump-texts-says-he-would-testify-before-house-judiciary-committee/

 

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Republican activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants who paint themselves as being anti-Trump? The aforesaid see precincts, municipalities, townships/wards, counties, congressional districts, and states in which Clinton got way more votes than Trump got as being “fertile ground.” They would see my precinct as being “fertile ground.” In the 2016 general election, only 137 voted for Trump while 211 voted for Clinton. In the 2016 primary election, only 21 voted for Trump while 93 voted for Kasich. However, in the 2018 primary election, 68 voted for Ives, while only 43 voted for Rauner.)
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2018/06/15/jennifer-rubin-departing-republicans-confess-they-have-been-part-of-a-cult/

 

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— Is Orange County fertile ground for the left? California Dems are counting on it – John Wildermuth (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants who paint themselves as being anti-Trump? The aforesaid see precincts, municipalities, townships/wards, counties, congressional districts, and states in which Clinton got way more votes than Trump got as being “fertile ground.” They would see my precinct as being “fertile ground.” In the 2016 general election, only 137 voted for Trump while 211 voted for Clinton. In the 2016 primary election, only 21 voted for Trump while 93 voted for Kasich. However, in the 2018 primary election, 68 voted for Ives, while only 43 voted for Rauner.)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Is-Orange-County-fertile-ground-for-the-left-12981913.php

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rauner marches with Democrats to promote LGBTQ activity in Aurora. I should write a book about those who promote LGBTQ activity a) who reject the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform, b) who falsely claim to be Republican, and/or c) who work the hardest to destroy the IRP.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Auroras-1st-Pride-Parade-draws-thousands-/63230.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin walked the parade route and greeted parade-goers. Gov. Bruce Rauner marched, as did representatives from Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker’s campaign. Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster marched alongside Democratic congressional candidates Sean Casten (running in the 6th District) and Lauren Underwood (running in the 14th) as well as other elected officials and candidates. “Today is a great day in the city of Aurora,” said Irvin. “There is so much energy and excitement. This parade truly represents what Aurora is by including everyone.” “I am delighted to be here,” said Casten. “I think this will be the most fun parade this year. I just wish I did not have to wear long pants.” “I am so excited to be here,” said Underwood. “How could we not participate in this inaugural parade. We got all of our friends in the community to walk with us, to show we are inclusive, welcoming and celebrating love. It is hot out here but our hearts are warm.”)

June 10 Morning Edition

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rauner trails Pritzker in latest poll – SARAH HAYDEN (DIERSEN: What has Rauner done so far to encourage those who voted for Trump and/or for Ives to help reelect him on November 6, 2018? For example, has he offered to sign a pledge that he will not take any action against Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform? For example, has he offered to attend a summit meeting with those who endorsed Trump, those who endorsed Ives, and the conservative leaders in Illinois? What does Rauner say to those who increasingly conclude that he does NOT want those who voted for Trump and/or for Ives to help reelect him on November 6, 2018? Increasingly, it looks like Rauner is running against those who support Trump and against those who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and other planks in the IRP platform, that is, it increasing looks like he is running as an anti-conservative, that is, it increasing looks like he is running as anti-Republican.)
https://qconline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rauner-trails-pritzker-in-latest-poll/article_56b6e274-50c5-50bb-913f-c2b8b775c864.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner is trailing Democratic gubernatorial rival J.B. Pritzker by at least 15 points, according to the May edition of The Illinois Poll. The telephone survey contacted 1,208 voters May 22-24. While Rauner holds narrow leads in northern and central Illinois, he has surged in the southern part of the state, with a 46-to-30 percent lead over Pritzker. Predictably, Pritzker is leading Rauner 76 to 11 percent in Democratic Chicago and suburban Cook County. The poll also asked residents whether they believe Rauner deserves to be re-elected to a second term in office. Thirty four percent of respondents said yes, while 53 percent said no.)
— Madigan must lead to change locker room culture – Editorial
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/editorial-madigan-must-lead-to-change-locker-room-culture/article_39a9674e-5bcb-50a1-a8ba-2c923307f191.html
— Time to end state pension COLAs – Jim Turner, Fenton (DIERSEN: In my defense, federal COLAs average much less than 3% a year.)
https://qconline.com/opinion/letters/letter-time-to-end-state-pension-colas/article_4a7c17cd-9703-575b-b105-a441fbe25cea.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 600 bills will land on Rauner’s desk as he seeks re-election – Bill Lukitsch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-illinois-legislature-20180607-story.html
— Under attack, billionaire George Soros plans to redouble his efforts – Michael Kranish
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-george-soros-interview-20180609-story.html
— How many millions do you need to run for governor? – Alene L. Fishbein, Glencoe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-letters-illinois-governor-race-rich-20180608-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 3 people dead, 7 wounded Saturday in Chicago shootings
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-people-dead-7-wounded-saturday-in-chicago-shootings/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Let’s build on bipartisan momentum for change in budget – Gov. Bruce Rauner (DIERSEN: Historically and ever-increasingly, “bipartisan” is code for anti-conservative.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180610/rauner-lets-build-on-bipartisan-momentum-for-change-in-budget

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Imbalance deciding policies – Editorial
https://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-imbalance-deciding-policies/article_e0c176a7-ec5a-5027-a08f-a3a5effa887d.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Food pantries, co-op experiencing increase in need – PAUL SWIECH (DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be either a) getting welfare or b) giving out welfare.)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/food-pantries-co-op-experiencing-increase-in-need/article_ebed5c09-c4d4-5609-9ffe-d254da9d0dca.html

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Cheering that new Illinois budget? Not so fast – Editorial
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/06/07/our-view-cheering-that-new-illinois-budget-not-so-fast/amign4e/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— It’s going to be a long campaign season – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180609/statehouse-insider-its-going-to-be-long-campaign-season

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
– Miss Illinois crowned; will be among first to forgo swimsuit contest at Miss America – MARY COOLEY
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/article212909354.html

 

HERALD NEWS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Roundup of food pantries in Will and Grundy counties (DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Illinois will be either a) getting welfare or b) giving out welfare.)
http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/roundup-of-food-pantries-in-will-and-grundy-counties/ae82fg9/

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— New Plan Would Add Administrative Spending to State Report Card – Benjamin Yount
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=266555#.Wx0eLopKiM8

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps get dozens to chant for immigration reform during Friday rally in DeKalb
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/06/09/dozens-chant-for-immigration-reform-during-friday-rally-in-dekalb/arfdlof/

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Smartphones are doing to websites what Amazon did to the mall – Kyle Stock
    https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/fashion-and-style/smartphones-are-doing-to-websites-what-amazon-did-to-the/article_70f30ba9-1b44-5591-84e2-bfe97ae89b25.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Free concealed carry course offered to Illinois teachers – Nikki McGee
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/free-concealed-carry-course-offered-to-illinois-teachers

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— At G7 Summit, Trump Demands Changes To ‘Unfair’ Trade Policies – Bill Lukitsch
http://nprillinois.org/post/g7-summit-trump-demands-changes-unfair-trade-policies#stream/0
— California: High School Valedictorian’s Mic Cut When She Talks About Campus Sexual Assault
http://nprillinois.org/post/high-school-valedictorians-mic-cut-when-she-talks-about-campus-sexual-assault#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, those who stay in America illegally, and those who bring others to America illegally. Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-American.
http://nprillinois.org/post/judge-halts-deportation-detained-new-york-pizza-delivery-man#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Facebook, Twitter, Google, Amazon in Cahoots w/SPLC – Michael F. Haverluck (DIERSEN: If you are in cahoots with SPLC, you shout that you want to get rid of the traditional family plank in the Republican Party platform and all those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that support that plank.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/facebook-twitter-google-amazon-in-cahoots-w-splc/

 

THE HILL
— Trump economic adviser: Trudeau ‘stabbed us in the back’ – BRETT SAMUELS
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/391535-kudlow-trudeau-stabbed-us-in-the-back

 

POLITICO
— Blue states find ways to undercut GOP tax law In states like New York, taxpayers would be better off than they were before Republicans changed the tax law. – BRIAN FALER (DIERSEN: Roskam should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly. Democrats can/will use the cap to shout that Republicans want to discourage marriage and homeownership.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/10/blue-states-gop-tax-law-634991
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Residents of some blue states may get a surprisingly big tax cut thanks to workarounds state lawmakers are crafting to subvert a controversial new cap on deductions for state and local taxes. In places like New York, taxpayers will not only be able to claim the same break as before Republicans imposed a new $10,000 cap on the deduction, but they will also be able to sidestep longstanding federal rules on exactly when the deduction may be taken.)

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats have shouted at Blacks that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/09/opinion/african-americans-national-anthem-protests.html
— Turning Affluent Suburbs Blue Isn’t Worth the Cost – Lily Geismer and Matthew D. Lassiter (DIERSEN: How affluent is your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois? What percent have “money to burn” and want government a) to take more money away from those who have more money and b) give that money to those who have less money?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/09/opinion/sunday/affluent-suburbs-democrats.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Meet John Cox and Gavin Newsom, the candidates for California governor – PHIL WILLON
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-governor-candidates-john-cox-gavin-newsom-2018-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers are overjoyed that “Jeff Sessions Struggles to Get Planned Marijuana Crackdown Going.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeff-sessions-struggles-to-get-planned-marijuana-crackdown-going-1528628400

 

THE DAY
— Too much news? Not for everyone – Jennifer Rubin (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about my critics/opponents who focus on discouraging everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? They want you read only what they publish or they bless. More than just being overjoyed about, they played major roles in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.theday.com/article/20180610/OP04/180619985
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Pew Research Center is out with a fascinating poll on “news fatigue.” The poll finds: “Almost seven-in-ten Americans (68%) feel worn out by the amount of news there is these days, compared with only three-in-ten who say they like the amount of news they get,” according to the report. “The portion expressing feelings of information overload is in line with how Americans felt during the 2016 presidential election, when a majority expressed feelings of exhaustion from election coverage.” On one hand, this is understandable given the constant drumbeat of scandal and outrage. On the other hand, no one forces Americans to watch or read the news. It is a choice whether to consume it or not, and judging from those stunning poll results (e.g. only 43 percent polled last year could name a single Supreme Court justice), many people do a fine job of being uninformed. Nevertheless, to the degree one attempts to be a diligent citizen, it seems to many that they are drinking out of the proverbial firehose. Looking a little closer, we see an interesting phenomenon. Distaste for President Donald Trump — and perhaps glee at his failures — makes Democrats more eager to ingest as much news as they can. “While majorities of both Republicans and Democrats express news fatigue, Republicans are feeling it more,” according the Pew’s findings. “Roughly three-quarters (77%) of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents feel worn out over how much news there is, compared with about six-in-ten Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (61%). This elevated fatigue among Republicans tracks with them having less enthusiasm than Democrats for the 2018 elections. The lack of interest in the news and in the election suggests that an outsize segment of Republicans don’t want to hear that much about, or take stock of, the president and Congress they elected. Yes, we can sympathize that it is stressful to see someone you were warned not to vote for display just about every rotten trait you chose to overlook during the campaign (e.g. dishonesty, vulgarity, racism). Ironically, the less-informed people feel the most overwhelmed, even if they don’t actually consume a whole lot of news. (“While a majority of those who follow the news most of the time (62%) are feeling worn out by the news, a substantially higher portion (78%) of those who less frequently get news say they are fatigued by the amount of it that they see.”) There may be a strong segment of the electorate that is trying to hide from the news — but just can’t. The demographic groups that most strongly supported Trump are now the most exhausted by the news. “Some demographic groups — most notably white Americans — are more likely than others to feel exhausted by the news,” the poll finds. “Nearly three-quarters (73%) of white Americans express fatigue with the amount of news, much higher than among both Hispanic (55%) and black Americans (55%). Women are also somewhat more likely than men to feel worn out (71% vs. 64%, respectively).” There is some good news in this for the anti-Trump forces. It seems they are more energized (perhaps by a sense of vindication or by a desire to stop the Trump madness) than Republicans, who, gosh, just don’t seem to want to be reminded of what and whom they voted for. They are not “tired of winning.”)

June 3 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Latest $25 million check pushes Pritzker’s total self-funding past $100 million – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-campaign-cash-20180603-story.html
— Giuliani calls it ‘unthinkable’ that Trump would pardon himself – Joel Achenbach and Ashley Parker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-giuliani-trump-subpoena-russia-probe-20180603-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti- Trumps say “Trump is making life harder for the poor.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-united-nations-poor-people-20180603-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Bruce Rauner has attached himself to the Cubs — does he know the issues? – Rick Morrissey
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/chicago-cubs-yu-darvish-jason-heyward-joe-maddon-theo-epstein/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/irish-pro-choice-landslide-should-resonate-in-the-supposed-land-of-the-free/
— Getting illegal guns under our lax laws is a simple handshake deal – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/northwestern-university-study-illegal-guns-handshake-gun-violence/
— Supreme Court Janus v. AFSCME decision: Most important labor case in a decade – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/working/supreme-court-janus-v-afscme-decision-most-important-labor-case-in-a-decade/

 

DAILY HERALD
— End of an era? Tea party class of House Republicans fades – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180603/news/306039967/
— DuPage County moving closer to dissolving Lombard-area water agency – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180603/dupage-county-moving-closer-to-dissolving-lombard-area-water-agency

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump to host Muslims at White House for Ramadan
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-to-host-muslims-at-white-house-for-ramadan-according-to-report

 

WGN TV
— Politicians show support for LGBTQ community as Pride Month kicks off – SEAN LEWIS (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes focus on getting rid of those like me who support the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://wgntv.com/2018/06/03/politicians-show-support-for-lgbtq-community-as-pride-month-kicks-off/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The month of LGBTQ pride kicked off with a Sunday brunch, where alongside the food, politics was being served up as the main course. Among the many politicians making an appearance at the Equality Illinois event was Gov. Bruce Rauner and democratic candidate J.B. Pritzker.)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Latest $25 million check pushes Pritzker’s total self-funding past $100 million – Rick Pearson
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180603/latest-25-million-check-pushes-pritzkers-total-self-funding-past-100-million

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers push pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
http://nprillinois.org/post/rise-legal-weed-drug-education-moves-dont-delay#stream/0

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Billionaires/ Salary Caps/ Political Candidates – Bob Angone
http://www.chicagonow.com/just-sayin/2018/06/billionaires-salary-caps-political-candidates/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Obama put diversity over safety at FAA – Michael F. Haverluck
https://www.onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/06/03/obama-put-diversity-over-safety-at-faa

 

BLAZE
— Associated Press declares Republican ‘Tea Party’ era has faded away — but is it gone for good? – Teri Webster
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/06/03/associated-press-declares-republican-tea-party-era-has-faded-away-but-is-it-gone-for-good

 

BREITBART
— Chain Migration from DACA Amnesty Could Import Foreign Population Twice the Size of Los Angeles – John Binder
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/03/chain-migration-daca-amnesty/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Moderate Republican: We have the votes to force immigration bills to House floor – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/moderate-republican-we-have-the-votes-to-force-immigration-bills-to-house-floor

 

PJ MEDIA
— If 13-Time Loser Can Lose Once More, He Could Be California’s Next GOP Governor – ROD KACKLEY (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes could call me a 22-time loser. 5 times 1975-1979 IRS did not promote me to GS-13; 6 times 1980-1985 GAO did not promote me to GS-13; and 11 times 1987-1997 GAO did not promote me to GS-14. In 1997, the Democrats who ran GAO forced me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://pjmedia.com/election/if-13-time-loser-can-lose-once-more-he-could-be-californias-next-gop-governor/

 

THE HILL
— Bernie Sanders: Disney needs ‘moral defense’ for having hungry workers while making billions – LUIS SANCHEZ –
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/390430-bernie-sanders-disney-needs-moral-defense-for-having-hungry-workers-while
— Maybe it’s time to revisit the debate on limiting presidential pardon powers – JAMES GAGLIANO (DIERSEN: Blagojevich’s attorney, Lauren Kaeseberg, said her client’s sentence was too harsh. Was my sentence too harsh? How many federal employees have been forced to retire when they were 49 years old?)
http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/390448-maybe-its-time-to-revisit-the-debate-on-limiting-presidential-pardon

 

FORBES
— You Should Be Contributing At Least 20% To Your 401k – Robert C. Lawton (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that I had to contribute only 7% to the Civil Service Retirement System.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlawton/2018/06/03/you-should-be-contributing-at-least-20-to-your-401k/#1969d3e53198

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Equality Illinois brunch ushers in Pride Month – Matt Simonette (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes focus on getting rid of those like me who support the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Equality-Illinois-brunch-ushers-in-Pride-Month/63066.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Victory Fund CEO and former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner were among those on hand June 3 as the LGBT advocacy Equality Illinois kicked off June with its annual Pride Brunch at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St. . .Rauner was introduced by his wife Diana, and noted that he had signed all bills that had come before him advancing LGBT equality; he also mentioned that his first act as a justice of the peace after becoming governor was officiating at the same-sex wedding of one of his staff. “These issues are not partisan issues,” Rauner said. “They are people issues.”)

May 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters promote hatred of Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-trump-pinata-0520-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Many Americans have less than $5k set aside for retirement (DIERSEN: Are you on track to have “80 percent of your former earnings” when you retire? In today’s dollars, my “former earnings” was $125,325. 80% of that is $100,260, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $51,864, or only 41% of my “former earnings.”)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/working/many-americans-have-less-than-5k-set-aside-for-retirement/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: We’re told of the importance of saving for retirement, especially given the way healthcare and other senior living costs continue to rise. But apparently, a large number of workers aren’t listening. In fact, one-third of Americans have less than $5,000 set aside for the future, according to new data from Northwestern Mutual. Incidentally, 21 percent of Americans have no retirement savings at all. It’s one thing to have less than $5,000 in your nest egg when you’re only in your 20s or even 30s. But if you’ve been in the workforce for quite some time, that $5,000 doesn’t paint a great picture. And if you don’t take steps to ramp up, you’ll be sorry for it later on. Social Security just won’t cut it Many workers don’t save for the future because they assume they can live on Social Security. But that’s a dangerous, misguided assumption. In a best-case scenario, Social Security will replace about 40 percent of the average earner’s pre-retirement income. Most seniors, however, need double that amount to live comfortably. Even if you’re willing to cut corners in retirement, you can only slash so many basics. You’ll still need a roof over your head, a way of getting around town, and food on the table. Therefore, a frugal lifestyle might allow you to get away with spending a bit less than 80 percent of your former earnings, but not much. That means that while your Social Security income will help cover the bills when you’re older, you still will need a nice amount of savings to avoid falling short.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting students to act as their operatives and as their dupes.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180515/news/305159802/
— Facts matter in a democracy where people rule – Editorial (DIERSEN: What are your fact checking qualifications? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and a CPA in 1979.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180519/editorial-facts-matter-in-a-democracy-where-people-rule
— World War II caused dramatic changes to way of life, economy – Andy Kravetz (DIERSEN: What did your parents and grandparents do during WWII? My father, who was 4-F, worked in the office of chemical plant in Chicago Heights. My mother helped her parents operate a farm in Grant Park. On my father’s side, my grandfather operated a hardware store in Crete and my grandmother helped her parents operate a farm in Crete. On my mother’s side, my grandfather and my grandmother helped their parents operate farms in Grant Park. My two uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180519/illinois-200th-world-war-ii-caused-dramatic-changes-to-way-of-life-economy

 

WGN RADIO
— Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 5/20/18 (DIERSEN: Sue Rezin, Bob Rita, and Lori Lightfoot.)
http://wgnradio.com/2018/05/20/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-5-20-18/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Everything’s going Pritzker’s way – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to Illinois Democrats, Illinois RINOs, and other Illinois anti-Republicans, if Rauner loses to Pritzker, it is because of conservatives, that is, because of those who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-05-20/editorial-everythings-going-pritzkers-way.html
— Pointing fingers – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-05-20/jim-dey-pointing-fingers.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Another disappointing lack of transparency in Illinois government – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180519/our-view-another-disappointing-lack-of-transparency-in-illinois-government

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Staying true to watchdog role – David Giuliani
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/david-giuliani-staying-true-to-watchdog-role/article_77464e2e-3d03-11e8-ac70-174d69f1bfcc.html

 

JOURNAL TIMES
— Illinois should worry about its own problems – Editorial
http://journaltimes.com/opinion/editorial/journal-times-editorial-illinois-should-worry-about-its-own-problems/article_a3003781-8caa-534a-a8fe-9223ba588c8f.html

 

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— Rauner’s New Campaign Issue May Be a Whole Loaf, a Couple of Slices, or Just an Empty Plate – Rich Miller
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/rauners-new-campaign-issue

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Stop ERA in Illinois
https://illinoisfamily.org/satire/stop-era-in-illinois/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The News Isn’t Fake. But It’s Flawed. – Frank Bruni (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all news is fake except for the news that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/19/opinion/sunday/fake-news-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE: New Reality for High School Students: Calculating the Risk of Getting Shot – Audra D. S. Burch, Amy Harmon and Trip Gabriel
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/us/school-shootings-drills-risks.html
— Why the Wealth Gap Hits Families the Hardest – Christina Gibson-Davis and Christine Percheski (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who falsely hint/imply/argue/shout that my parents were undeservedly filthy rich because they sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/opinion/wealth-inequality-families-children-elderly.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Texas school had a shooting plan, armed officers and practice. And still 10 people died. – Todd C. Frankel, Brittney Martin, Tim Craig and Christian Davenport
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/santa-fe-school-had-a-shooting-plan-armed-officers-and-practice-and-still-10-people-died/2018/05/19/58b1b55e-5b8d-11e8-8b92-45fdd7aaef3c_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— California’s illegal immigration fight is back, and so are the political pitfalls for Republicans – John Myers
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-road-map-illegal-immigration-campaign-20180520-story.html

 

ATLANTIC
— The 9.9 Percent Is the New American Aristocracy The class divide is already toxic, and is fast becoming unbridgeable. – MATTHEW STEWART (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who falsely hint/imply/argue/shout that my parents were undeservedly filthy rich because they sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod?)
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/06/the-birth-of-a-new-american-aristocracy/559130/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The meritocratic class has mastered the old trick of consolidating wealth and passing privilege along at the expense of other people’s children.)

 

BUSINESS WIRE
— Canadians Concerned About Maintaining Standard of Living in Retirement (DIERSEN: Are you on track to have 80 percent of your former earnings” when you retire? In today’s dollars, my former earnings was $125,325. 80% of that is $100,260, but my Civil Service Retirement System is only $51,864, or only 41% of my former earnings.)
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180515005234/en/Canadians-Concerned-Maintaining-Standard-Living-Retirement-Growing

May 13 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Sanders: Aide’s McCain Comment Shouldn’t Have Been Leaked Sarah Sanders declined to condemn Sadler’s comments during a White House briefing on Friday, saying she wouldn’t “validate a leak out of an internal staff meeting” – Ken Thomas
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Sanders-White-House-Aide-McCain-Comment-Leaked-482483981.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump advisers hail McCain but offer no apology for aide’s crude remark – Paul Kane
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-advisers-mccain-remark-20180513-story.html
— Trump, Schneiderman, Greitens and the changing shape of sex scandals – Marc Fisher
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-politician-sex-scandals-20180513-story.html

 

WAND TV
— Moms on the range
http://www.wandtv.com/story/38178972/moms-on-the-range

 

WBEZ
— Indiana Joins Lawsuit Against Sanctuary City Ordinance – AP (DIERSEN: A sanctuary city is one that is 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/indiana-joins-lawsuit-against-sanctuary-city-ordinance/d1c24ccd-8663-4c30-97a7-df3376d6138a

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP SOS nominee Helland talks race against White – Paul Cicchini
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/gop-sos-nominee-talks-race-against-white/1174245510

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— GOP Boss Hogs 4 Titles But Says Black Trump Supporters Can’t Have 1 – DOUG IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14478
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I strongly suspect one big reason that neither Sean Morrison nor Tim Schneider lifts a finger for President Trump is they look at polls saying Trump is unpopular in Cook County and they fear standing-up for the President would hurt their prospects of keeping their cushy County Board positions. In my opinion they have a serious conflict of interest. In any case, it’s at least a reasonable question they should have to address. But on one point there can be no disagreement. Donald Trump is the best thing the GOP has going for it. It’s not even close. Trump is where all the energy is and he’s pretty much the only Republican who is getting things done, anywhere. Trump is also making politics fun again and is bringing in new people like never before. It’s a shame we are burdened with so many Republican officials in Illinois who will never get it, but the fact is President Trump has completely changed the game, on multiple levels. As just one example there is a major paradigm shift going on in the black community where black folks who never, ever would have considered supporting a Republican president are supporting this one. Kanye West is just one high profile example.)

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump reshaping GOP by breaking away from traditional conservative policies – S.A. Miller (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Those who want to destroy the Republican Party want it to dump its traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and many other planks in its platform.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/13/donald-trump-breaks-conservative-policies-reshapes/

 

TOWNHALL
— April Gun Sales Set A New Record, Thanks Anti-Gun Activists – Matt Vespa (DIERSEN: Those who want to kill the Second Amendment are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/05/13/icymi-april-gun-sales-set-a-new-record-thanks-antigun-activists-n2480222

 

BREITBART
— AG’s Decision to Join Lawsuit Puts Indiana at Center of Fight to Stop Spread of Sanctuary Cities – IAN MASON (DIERSEN: A sanctuary city is one that is 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/ags-decision-to-join-lawsuit-puts-indiana-at-center-of-fight-to-stop-spread-of-sanctuary-cities/

 

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Rutgers Student Going Public Against Financial Aid for Illegals – Jack Davis (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-American politicians, educators, employers, etc. make it clear that they prefer citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/rutgers-student-going-public-against-financial-aid-for-illegals/
— New Political Ad Urges Mothers To Warn Children On The Dangers Of The GOP – CILLIAN ZEAL
https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/new-political-ad-urges-mothers-to-warn-children-on-the-dangers-of-the-gop/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Ryan: Trump Will Help Us Win The 2018 Midterms – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/13/paul-ryan-trump-2018-midterms/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Ryan: Trump will be an ‘asset’ in midterms – Rick Moran
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/05/ryan_trump_will_be_an_asset_in_midterms.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that everyone involved in law enforcement is racist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/13/nyregion/marijuana-arrests-nyc-race.html

 

MEMPHIS DAILY NEWS
— Starbucks Tells Employees: Let Anyone Use the Restroom – AP
https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2018/may/14/starbucks-tells-employees-let-anyone-use-the-restroom/

 

OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
— Percentage Of Americans Professing “No Religion” On The Rise The number of Americans professing no religious affiliation is on the rise. This will have some interesting cultural and political implications. – DOUG MATACONIS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green parties.)
https://www.outsidethebeltway.com/percentage-of-americans-professing-no-religion-on-the-rise/

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Here’s some good news: The religious right is shrinking – John Gallagher (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you? Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes work the hardest against me.)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/05/heres-good-news-religious-right-shrinking/

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Party promoters speak about lesbian spaces at Center in Halsted – Melissa Wasserman
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Party-promoters-speak-about-lesbian-spaces-at-Center-in-Halsted/62854.html

May 8 Morning Edition

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Ives, McSweeney endorse Shaw for GOP chairman – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: Questions for your Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) member:

 

– What are the times, locations, and agendas of the May 19 IRP SCC and Illinois Republican County Chairman’s Association meetings in Springfield?
– Do the agendas include public comment periods, and if so, how long and how many minutes will each speaker be limited to?
– What is the status of potential Winchester litigation against the IRP?
– If the 15th Congressional District (CD) IRP SCC position is still in dispute on May 19, will the vote for IRP chairman be postponed or will the vote be taken without the 12.1% 15th CD weighted vote?
– Do you agree with those who believe that if Rose casts the 15th CD weighted vote, Schneider will be reelected and if the vote is taken without the 15th CD weighted vote, or if Winchester casts it, Shaw will be elected?
– In the past, especially in 2005 and 2013, many have sought the IRP chairman position. Why are only two seeking the position now?
– Will the IRP allow Ives to speak in favor of Shaw at the May 19 IRP SCC meeting?
– Who does Schneider want the IRP Executive Director to be? Who does Shaw want the IRP Executive Director to be?
– Would it be correct to say that you will only vote for an IRP chairman candidate who can and will defend and advance all the planks in the Republican Party platform and the IRP platform, including their traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks?
– What is your weighted vote and which IRP chairman candidate are you going to vote for and why?
– How many chairs will the IRP set up for observers at the IRP SCC meeting: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500+?
– Who has asked you to nominate them to serve as your deputy?
– Who has asked you to appoint them to the 2020 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee?)

 

https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511408731-ives-mcsweeney-endorse-shaw-for-gop-chairman

 

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— REPUBLICAN DISUNITY WATCH – Natasha Korecki
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2018/05/08/lightfoot-mayoral-intrigue-rahms-big-fundraising-ives-rauner-disunity-watch-governors-opioid-win-268448
(FROM THE ARTICLE: During an interview with CLTV’s Paul Lisnek on Monday, state Rep. Jeanne Ives went on a tear against Gov. Bruce Rauner and Tim Schneider, the Illinois Republican Party chairman the governor is backing. Ives, who narrowly lost to Rauner in the March primary, is supporting Schneider’s opponent Mark Shaw in a heated fight over the GOP throne. Among the reasons Ives is backing Shaw: she blames Schneider for the Nazi candidate running as a Republican in Illinois’ 3rd congressional district. “So he’s alienating the base by propping up Schneider again, and Schneider has failed. Look we have 37 state reps, Democrats, unopposed in this coming up election. It is the party chairman’s responsibility to find opponents. We have an avowed Nazi sitting as a Republican in a congressional race, and that’s wrong too. And then on top of it, the entire emphasis from Tim Schneider and Rauner et al over the last campaign cycle is simply to get Rauner elected, and so much of what they did in terms of data collection and everything else did not support our state reps. We need a whole new vision for our party, and a whole new way to attract voters.” And then there’s this exchange. Ouch: Lisnek: “If polls look close come November and it looks like Pritzker could pull it out, would that be enough of a scare for you to look at your supporters and say it’s ok, vote Rauner?” Ives: “I can’t predict what the future’s going to look like, umm, in a few months, so we’ll just see what’s going on.”)

 

WTTW
— Illinois Cleared for New Mental Health, Addiction Pilot Programs – Amanda Vinicky
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/05/07/illinois-cleared-new-mental-health-addiction-pilot-programs
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As is the question over who will be the party’s next leader. Rauner’s hand-selected chairman, Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider, faces a challenge from Lake County GOP Chairman Mark Shaw, who has won the endorsement of state Rep. Jeanne Ives, who narrowly lost the gubernatorial nomination to Rauner. Ives in a statement said Schneider’s “tenure has been an unmitigated disgrace” and lauds Shaw’s credentials as a “common sense conservative.” Rauner on Monday said Schneider is a “great chairman” and that he supports his re-election by the Republican State Central Committee on May 19. But the governor said, “I also don’t spend any time really thinking about that.” Rauner pushed back against the suggestion that the intra-party divide is a reflection of his own leadership. “Going back as far as I know, and I’ve lived in Illinois my whole life … there have been fights and disagreement and challenges many times over the years. It’s … part of the process,” Rauner said.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Spoiler Alert! Equal Rights Amendment fight following script from earlier ERA – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/spoiler-alert-equal-rights-amendment-fight-following-script-from-earlier-era/
— Does Lori Lightfoot have a path to victory in crowded race for mayor? – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: What victory do you seek? Do you have a path to that victory? The victory that my critics/opponents have sought since 2000 has been to stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. They have not had a path to victory. They do not have a path to victory. They will never have a path to victory.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/does-lori-lightfoot-have-a-path-to-victory-in-crowded-race-for-mayor/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Debate over decades-old Equal Rights Amendment will continue in Illinois this month – Bill Lukitsch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-equal-rights-amendment-20180508-story.html
— Trump hotel in Chicago sued for alleged ADA violations – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-trump-hotel-chicago-ada-lawsuit-20180507-story.html

 

ABC7
— How to spot fake products online – Jason Knowles and Ann Pistone (DIERSEN: What about fake news? According to my critics/opponents, all news is fake except for the news that they put out or bless.)
http://abc7chicago.com/shopping/how-to-spot-fake-products-online/3441116/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180507/illinois-counties-declare-sanctuary-status-for-gun-owners

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois is running in place – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-05-08/editorial-illinois-running-place.html
— Separating politics, policy in progressive-tax plan – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-05-08/jim-dey-separating-politics-policy-progressive-tax-plan.html

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Some candidates aren’t bought and sold by big money – John Keck, Troy (DIERSEN: If you are/were a candidate in Illinois running as a Republican who needs/needed money, did/would you take money from individuals, from organizations, and/or from companies that wanted you to dump the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, or other planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform? Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/mailbag/some-candidates-aren-t-bought-and-sold-by-big-money/article_3860105a-efec-5314-af47-81a7f8aa01b4.html

 

SOUTHERN
— As SIU Carbondale lost its party school rap, did enrollment suffer? – K. JANIS ESCH
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu/as-siu-carbondale-lost-its-party-school-rap-did-enrollment/article_24dc00de-6e9a-56ca-aadc-8559f40270b5.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Likely 2020 Democratic Candidates Want To Guarantee A Job To Every American – DANIELLE KURTZLEBEN (DIERSEN: Will the guaranteed job be a “good” job, that is, one that has a salary, benefits, promotional opportunities, etc. appropriate for one’s a) work experience, b) education, c) professional certifications, d) professional license, e) etc.?)
http://nprillinois.org/post/likely-2020-democratic-candidates-want-guarantee-job-every-american#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “What’s different about the job guarantee is that it is universal and it’s permanent. So it’s an option that would exist not only in times of massive unemployment but it also would exist in times where the unemployment rate is lower,” Darity said. “But we still have large numbers of bad jobs. It’s not just an emergency.” . . . “The idea is that we would then drive bad jobs out of existence,” said Darity, “because no one would be obligated to take those jobs since they would have a superior option.”)

 

WIRE POINTS
— Beyond Harvey: Many Illinois municipalities running out of options – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
http://www.wirepoints.com/beyond-harvey-many-illinois-municipalities-running-out-of-options-wirepoints-special-report/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Northwest Indiana officials campaign for Illinoisans to move across the border – Scot Bertram
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/northwest-indiana-officials-campaign-for-illinoisans-to-move-across-the/article_32f67290-4fa9-11e8-aa72-0f5ab6cdf549.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives: “You don’t blame-shift when you had 13 deaths”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/08/ives-you-don%E2%80%99t-blame-shift-when-you-had-13-deaths/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Republicans learn from Illinois Democrats that “Four leaders to meet with Gov. Rauner today.”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/08/four-leaders-to-meet-with-gov-rauner-today/
— Editorial board slammed for calling Mendoza a “lapdog” (DIERSEN: For who/what would your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes say that you are a lapdog for? They would say that I am a lapdog for the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) resolution against video gambling. All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and/or b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling. Rather than try to change/dump the aforesaid, they focus on destroying me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/07/editorial-board-slammed-for-calling-mendoza-a-lapdog/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to demand Congress cut $15B in spending ‘rescission’ package – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/rescission-package-donald-trump-demand-congress-cu/
— White House bashes report that first lady and president sleep apart – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/white-house-bashes-report-first-lady-and-president/

 

CNN
— John McCain has the right to despise Donald Trump – Scott Jennings (DIERSEN: Who despises you and why? I should write a book about those who despise me and why they despise me.)
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/07/opinions/john-mccain-donald-trump-jennings/index.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Markets Regulator Considers Buyouts, Extension of Hiring Freeze Stuck with a flat budget, CFTC also asks other government agencies for help with its work – Gabriel T. Rubin (DIERSEN: What pressures were your employers under? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was almost always under hiring and/or promotion freezes. It suffered very large budget cuts during the mid-1990s. Further, it was always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-markets-regulator-considers-buyouts-extension-of-hiring-freeze-1525771800

 

BLOOMBERG
— Every Illinoisan Owes $11,000 for Pensions With No Fix in Sight – Elizabeth Campbell
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-08/every-illinoisan-owes-11-000-for-pensions-with-no-fix-in-sight

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— OPM is out to cut retirement benefits – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: Starting in 1966, when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that I was earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension. Since 1993, when I was 45 years, old, they have been furious that I had the option to take early retirement. Since 1997, when I was 49 years old, they have been especially furious that I started getting a CSRS pension. Few of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) are earning credits toward a pension or b) are getting a pension; they are filled with envy and hatred.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/pay-benefits/2018/05/07/opm-is-out-to-cut-retirement-benefits/