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September 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,741 cases, 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4741-covid-cases-22-deaths/11010621/

NBC5
— COVID by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois’ 11 Health Care Regions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-coronavirus-metrics-in-each-of-illinois-11-health-care-regions-2/2608929/

FOX32
— Illinois records highest single day of COVID deaths in months
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-records-highest-single-day-of-covid-deaths-in-months

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan launches bid for GOP governor nomination – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gop-governor-candidate-sullivan-20210909-xipcsxe63fcszjl5tgqopwsvlu-story.html
— President Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/vaccine/ct-aud-nw-biden-federal-workers-covid-vaccine-20210909-jenf2jzwfbfubapfuvut2lko7q-story.html
— Federal judge dismisses watchdog’s RICO suit over ComEd bribery scheme, says no evidence Madigan muscled votes – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-comed-bribery-michael-madigan-federal-rico-lawsuit-dismissed-20210909-acbd7tlmcjfofgpbphjmq4qe6a-story.html
— Byron’s nuclear plant has generated jobs and revenue for decades. Now its future is on the line in Springfield: ‘We’re pawns in a big chess game’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-byron-nuclear-20210909-grcnidb6hnaariwg5ydlazwqe4-story.html
— Illinois House committee advances revamped energy plan — with subsidies to ComEd parent — that will cost average customer about $4.50 a month – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-proposal-20210909-zqtp7sfpr5gclm7harlwmxw6ka-story.html
— CPS reports 160 COVID cases and nearly 3,000 ‘close contacts,’ but CTU questions accuracy of district case tracker – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-numbers-20210909-6zkei7tz35ekbha6zc4lct5mha-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Casting himself as an ‘outsider,’ California venture capitalist Sullivan enters GOP race to unseat Pritzker. In a campaign video, Illinois native Jesse Sullivan, founder of Alter Global in San Francisco, stresses his roots growing up in central Illinois and the values he learned in “the Land of Lincoln.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/9/9/22664522/california-venture-capitalist-jesse-sullivan-gop-race-pritzker-bailey-rabine-schimpf
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among U.S. college students hits record high during pandemic, study finds – Jay Cannon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/9/22664701/marijuana-college-students-record-high-covid-pandemic-national-institute-drug-abuse-alcohol-smoking

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jesse who? What to know about the latest GOP governor hopeful. Jesse Sullivan is a down-home guy from downstate Petersburg—with a side trip to Silicon Valley. – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/what-know-about-illinois-governor-candidate-jesse-sullivan

DAILY HERALD
— Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210909/sweeping-new-vaccine-mandates-for-100-million-americans
— U-46 asks students, parents, and staff to take equity survey
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210909/u-46-asks-students-parents-and-staff-to-take-equity-survey

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Petersburg native Jesse Sullivan launches campaign for Illinois GOP nomination for governor – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/09/09/jesse-sullivan-joins-bailey-rabine-and-schimpf-governors-race/8258769002/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Byron faces threat of nuclear plant shutdown – DAN PETRELLA
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-town-faces-threat-of-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_0d00daaa-374e-5bfd-bd0c-89d851d6ba59.html

WQAD
— New legislative map leaves Illinois senator half-mile shy of district line. After Illinois redistricting, Republican Sen. Neil Anderson’s house now falls a half-mile outside of the district he’s represented since 2015. – Shelby Kluver and Jennifer Somers
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/illinois-redistricting-anderson-36th-district/526-a9cf1427-1a40-48be-96f4-6874386b740a

CHICAGO LAW BULLETIN
— Jury grants $7.5M award to DuPage SWAT officer – Patricia Manson
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/swat-team-member-hit-by-shotgun-round-awarded-$7-5-million-20210909

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Supreme Court: Mark Curran Launching Campaign for Republican Nomination in 2nd District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/curran090921/
— UPDATE: Video Announcement Launches Jesse Sullivan Candidacy for Republican Nomination for Governor with $10.8 Million Raised in Past Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/sullivan090921/
— IL-17: As Esther Joy King Announces Both Local and National Endorsements, Warning from FEC Plus No Financial Disclosure Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/king090921/
— Lake County Parents Organize Against Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/lake-county-parents-organize-against-pritzker-purgatory/
— ComEd Rate Hike Bill in House
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/comed-rate-hike-bill-in-house/
— Rabine Holding House Meetings – One in Naperville
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/rabine-holding-house-meetings/
— Rabine Comments on New Rich Guy Running for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/rabine-comments-on-new-rich-guy-running-for-gop-gubernatorial-nomination/
— Tribune: ComEd Bailout Bill “Another Shakedown of Illinois Ratepayers”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/tribune-comed-bailout-bill-another-shakedown-of-illinois-ratepayers/
— Dundee Township Republicans Hosting Picnic Sunday in West Dundee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dtro091221/
— Victims’ Rights Case Hearing in Rockford Friday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/victims-rights-case-hearing-in-rockford-friday/
— Dems Decide to Up Your Electric Rates “Only” $4.5 per Month
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dems-decide-to-up-your-electric-rates-only-45-per-month/
— Madigan Off the Hook in Civil Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/madigan-off-the-hook-in-civil-trial/

FOX BUSINESS
— Google ‘antiracism’ initiative attacks Ben Shapiro, suggests using evidence in argument is racist: report Google materials also suggested that ‘Make America Great Again’ was form of White supremacy – Samuel Dorman
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/google-anti-racism-ben-shapiro-racist

GOPUSA
— The Media Coaches Democrats, Trashes Republicans
https://www.gopusa.com/the-media-coaches-democrats-trashes-republicans/

BLAZE
— National Archives posts ‘harmful content’ warning on Constitution, Declaration of Independence, other founding documents – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/harmful-content-warning-constitution-declaration-national-archives
— Silicon Valley investor steps down from company’s board after calling Black Lives Matter the ‘true racists’ who push socialism – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/veronica-wu-blm-racists-board

NEWSMAX
— A Radical Racial Reeducation Program at Google? – Christopher Rufo
https://www.newsmax.com/christopherrufo/Google-Antiracism-CRT-Critical-Race-Theory/2021/09/09/id/1035731/
— Kinzinger Rips Trump’s Praise of Robert E. Lee, Demands GOP Condemnation
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-rips-trumps-praise-robert-e-lee-demands-gop-condemnation-1627530

CNN
— McConnell carefully choosing battles in Trump proxy war for the midterms – Michael Warren and Sara Murray (COMMENT: For general elections, I have always helped elect Republican candidates who have won primaries. I should write a book about Republican candidates who have won primaries but who then a) rejected help from those who supported their primary opponents and b) blamed those who supported their primary opponents for their defeats in general elections.)
https://www.wral.com/mcconnell-carefully-choosing-battles-in-trump-proxy-war-for-the-midterms/19866784/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Amazon Dangles Free Bachelor’s Degrees as New Perk in Fight for U.S. Workers. E-commerce giant will expand college education benefit as it battles to hire hourly workers in tight U.S. labor market – Chip Cutter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-dangles-a-new-perk-in-fight-for-u-s-workers-free-bachelors-degrees-11631197800

FORBES
— Attack On California Gubernatorial Hopeful Larry Elder Goes Viral – Will It Impact The Election? – Peter Suciu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/09/09/attack-on-california-gubernatorial-hopeful-larry-elder-goes-viral–will-it-impact-the-election/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less (COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most. I would focus on those who have never sought a federal job a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/most_americans_believe_government_employees_work_less

September 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Justice Department will ‘protect’ abortion seekers in Texas under FACE Act. AG Merrick Garland said the Justice Department will use the FACE Act as part of the federal response to the Texas law. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/texas-abortion-law-heartbeat-bill-freedom-of-access-to-clinic-entrances-act-attorney-general-merrick-garland/11003933/

DAILY HERALD
— Last day of Last Fling: Crowds line the curbs for Naperville Labor Day parade – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210906/last-day-of-last-fling-crowds-line-the-curbs-for-naperville-labor-day-parade

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker’s veto pledge on maps suspect from moment he made it – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pritzkers-veto-pledge-on-maps-suspect-from-moment-he-made-it/article_c47f80d5-681d-59af-bd6f-a3da08f81d6a.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Local businesses forced to close on certain days as labor shortage worsens – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/local-businesses-forced-to-close-on-certain-days-as-labor-shortage-worsens

NPR ILLINOIS
— Planes Chartered To Evacuate Americans And Others From Afghanistan Remain Grounded – Jackie Northam, Chris Benderev
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-06/planes-chartered-to-evacuate-americans-and-others-from-afghanistan-remain-grounded

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Shaken to the core’: Terrorism fears increasing for U.S. allies, Hagerty says. GOP senator says closest alliances ‘blindsided’ by Afghanistan withdrawal. – Joseph Clark
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/6/bill-hagerty-gop-senator-allies-shaken-core-afghan/

GOPUSA
— Biden, Harris Or Pelosi? All 3 Options Are ‘Pretty Terrible’
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-harris-or-pelosi-all-3-options-are-pretty-terrible/
— Portions Of Louisiana May Remain Without Power Through Sept. 29
https://www.gopusa.com/portions-of-louisiana-may-remain-without-power-through-sept-29/

FOX BUSINESS
— Franklin Graham laments ‘incentive not to work’ on Labor Day. Evangelist says, ‘God created us to work,” but stimulus bills “encouraged people not to work’ – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/franklin-graham-laments-incentive-not-to-work-on-labor-day

BLAZE
— Chicago: 58 shot during bloody holiday weekend, including 8 children; 4-year-old boy killed by stray bullets – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-shootings-boy-shot-mychal-moultry
— As Taliban holds Americans ‘hostage,’ Biden admin says there’s little it can do: ‘We do not control the airspace’ – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/taliban-americans-hotsage-biden-aghanistan

DAILY CALLER
— State Legislatures Are The Nation’s Last Remaining Conservative Institution – VARUN HUKERI
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/06/state-legislature-conservative-texas-crt-abortion-mask-mandates/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Kinzinger goes off about tribes when a real conservative confronts him about ‘new buddies’ – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/kinzinger-goes-off-about-tribes-when-a-real-conservative-confronts-him-about-new-buddies-1130399/
— Taliban grounds Glenn Beck’s rescue planes in Afghanistan holding at least 100 Americans ‘hostage’ – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/taliban-grounds-glenn-becks-rescue-planes-in-afghanistan-holding-at-least-100-americans-hostage-1130232/
— Zogby Poll: One in five Biden voters say they want to take back their 2020 vote – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/zogby-poll-one-in-five-biden-voters-say-they-want-to-take-back-their-2020-vote-1130298/
— Tucker Carlson goes after the Pentagon, accuses US military brass of lying for decades – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/tucker-carlson-goes-after-the-pentagon-accuses-us-military-brass-of-lying-for-decades-1130266/
— China positions itself as world STEM leader while American schools piddle with pronouns – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/china-positions-itself-as-world-stem-leader-while-american-schools-piddle-with-pronouns-1130404/
— Desperate rancher near Southern border: ‘Dead bodies piling up here. Where’s Joe Biden?’ – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/desperate-rancher-near-southern-border-dead-bodies-piling-up-here-wheres-joe-biden-1130523/

EPOCH TIMES
— Congressman: At Least 500 Americans Stranded in Afghanistan, Contradicting White House Estimates – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/congressman-at-least-500-americans-stranded-in-afghanistan-contradicting-white-house-estimates_3984209.html

THE HILL
— DOJ says it will ‘protect’ women seeking abortions in Texas – OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/570979-doj-says-it-will-protect-women-seeking-abortions-in-texas

MSNBC
— How Trump’s biggest fans are taking over America’s elections. The threat to U.S. elections now runs all the way from top to bottom. – Zeeshan Aleem
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/florida-michigan-other-state-elections-are-falling-trump-loyalists-n1278499
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ProPublica recently published a stunning investigation into a new right-wing movement to infiltrate the American electoral system, spurred by the lie that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. Fueled by calls from former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, thousands of new precinct officers — who in some cases collectively have the power to help elect members of election oversight boards — have already signed up in key battleground states, including Michigan and Florida.)

FAST COMPANY
— 4 ways a boss can create a toxic workplace – ART MARKMAN (COMMENT: My Democrat bosses in the federal government focused on promoting hatred against their employees who were Republican, and especially against those who were White, male, older, non-veteran, conservative, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations focus on promoting hatred against Republicans, and especially against those who are White, male, older, non-veteran, conservative, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. )
https://www.fastcompany.com/90670106/4-ways-a-boss-can-create-a-toxic-workplace

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Afghanistan: Most Voters Blame Biden, Would Back Military Rescue of Hostages
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/afghanistan/afghanistan_most_voters_blame_biden_would_back_military_rescue_of_hostages

LGBTQ NATION
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters call you a bigot if you do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bigots-got-lgbtq-history-display-removed-missouri-capitol/

September 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Biden’s job approval drops to 44% amid broad criticism on Afghanistan: POLL – Gary Langer
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-approval-rating-afghanistan-polls-taliban/10995980/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 30,319 new cases, 178 deaths over past week
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-30319-new-covid-cases-178-deaths-over-past-week/10996309/

WGN9
— Northern Illinois coroner charged with stealing from dead people – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/northern-illinois-coroner-charged-with-stealing-from-dead-people/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republicans upend Democratic efforts to show they’re serious about ethics reform in Springfield – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-ethics-legislation-20210903-t4evm6h2ubcdvihhawtimvrbua-story.html
— COVID-19 outbreaks in Illinois schools triple since last week, but some take issue with the state’s new definition of an outbreak – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-school-covid-outbreak-criteria-20210903-rsrpjjdgzfg3fl3hmg3vdsg3yu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban school COVID-19 outbreaks nearly triple this week – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210903/suburban-school-covid-19-outbreaks-nearly-triple-this-week
— COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to highest point since April – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210903/covid-19-hospitalizations-climb-to-highest-point-since-april

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— ‘Worker shortage’ has not reached most Central Illinois unions – KADE HEATHER
https://jg-tc.com/news/local/worker-shortage-has-not-reached-most-central-illinois-unions/article_cd075058-412a-5d7f-9130-0792a1968075.html

JUST THE NEWS
— Calls mount to fire teacher in Chicago suburb (Glen Ellyn) as she shares LGBTQ+ activist books with third-graders. The public school teacher shared a Tik Tok of the books she uses to encourage activism among her young students. – Sophie Mann
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/calls-mount-fire-teacher-chicago-suburb-she-shares-lgbtq-activist-books

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois’ legislative maps in federal courts’ hands as groups sue Democrats – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-legislative-maps-in-federal-courts-hands-as-groups-sue-democrats/article_8a87fcb6-0cd6-11ec-a79f-1ff2fd5522b7.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Darren Bailey at Crystal Lake Home Gathering
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/darren-bailey-at-cfrystal-lake-home-gathering/
— Reick’s Take on Redistricting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/reicks-take-on-redistricting/
— Tony Colatorti Plans Fundraiser for Sheriff’s Campaign at His Downtown Algonquin Restaurant
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/colatori-plans-fundraiser-for-sheriffs-campaign-at-his-algonquin-restaurant/
— Not Going to Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/not-going-to-chicago/
— IL-16: Kim Klacik Sues Candace Owens for Defamation for $20 Million and Where’s Klacik’s Financial Disclosure Statement?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/02/juneteenth090221/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AS OF FRIDAY, 81 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS CONTEND WITH COVID OUTBREAKS, 4169 SPARED THUS FAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/as-of-friday-81-illinois-schools-contend-with-covid-outbreaks-4169-spared-thus-far.html
— REP. NEIMERG ON HOUSE FLOOR: REIN IN THIS TYRANNICAL GOVERNOR!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/rep-neimerg-on-house-floor-rein-in-this-tyrannical-governor-.html
— THORNER: THIS NATION’S EXPANDING DEPENDENCE STATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/thorner-this-nations-expanding-dependance-state.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Republicans continue silence about US Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/03/illinois-republicans-continue-silence-about-us-supreme-court-ruling-on-texas-abortion-law/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/03/covid-19-roundup-98/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Military officials expect 50,000 Afghan refugees to come to the U.S. Bases in Virginia and around U.S. prepped to handle those fleeing Taliban. – Mike Glenn
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/3/military-officials-expect-50000-afghan-refugees-co/

GOPUSA
— Taliban Announces China Will Be Their Main Partner
https://www.gopusa.com/taliban-announces-china-will-be-their-main-partner/
— BLM Poster Isn’t Controversial, Says Teacher; Refuses To Take It Down – Bob Kellogg
https://www.gopusa.com/blm-poster-isnt-controversial-says-teacher/
— Biden’s Campaign Promise Gets Americans Killed
https://www.gopusa.com/bidens-campaign-promise-gets-americans-killed/

BLAZE
— ‘As many abortions as possible’: Inside the ‘race’ to terminate pregnancies before Texas ban kicked in; women ‘relieved,’ ‘happy’ after having last-minute procedures – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/race-to-get-abortions-before-texas-ban

DAILY CALLER
— Blame Game: Pentagon Blames Homeland Security, Who Blame The White House, Who Blame Afghan Forces – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/03/joe-biden-administration-blame-pentagon-homeland-security-afghan-forces/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Former AmEx employee files detailed lawsuit alleging he was terminated because he’s white – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/03/game-on-former-amex-employee-files-detailed-lawsuit-alleging-he-was-terminated-because-hes-white-1129155/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A former employee of financial powerhouse American Express has filed a lawsuit against his former company alleging he was terminated because he is white and because he said he opposed as racist the corporate “diversity” policy of increasing the number of non-white staffers. Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute who has published a great deal of research involving the corporate spread of “critical race theory” policies, wrote on Twitter that the former AmEx employee, Brian Netzel, was inspired to file suit based on his reporting.)

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Calls Grow to Impeach Biden Over Exchange With Then-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. “This is the phone call, instead of the one between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, that should lead to impeachment.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/09/calls-grow-to-impeach-biden-over-exchange-with-then-afghan-president-ashraf-ghani/

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs will paint conservatives in America as being far worse than the Taliban.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/03/far-right-america-taliban/

FORBES
— Acceptance, Growth And Trust: Three Key Elements To Retaining The Best Talent – Gilda D’Incerti (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the less that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs accept you: Republican, White, male, older, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, heterosexual, married, non-veteran, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/03/acceptance-growth-and-trust-three-key-elements-to-retaining-the-best-talent/

September 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 5,178 cases, 26 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-5178-covid-cases-26-deaths/10992468/
— Biden glosses over broken promises on Afghanistan evacuations – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/fact-check-bidens-speech-biden-afghanistan-americans-in-joe/10992538/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Biggest Single-Day Increase in Cases Since January
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-illinois-reports-biggest-single-day-increase-in-cases-since-january/2603688/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Rahm Emanuel’s nomination as ambassador to Japan as ‘deeply shameful’ – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-rahm-emanuel-laquan-mcdonald-20210901-3fjbangzhzhmvllgzqmdxln4sq-story.html
— Advocacy group tells federal judge that Latinos are shortchanged in latest version of state legislative map – RICK PEARSON (COMMENT: What groups are you a member of? Does the new map treat those groups fairly?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-map-legal-challenges-20210901-tmaofqtekngkjbrlrrxfthtpxm-story.html
— Illinois legislators pass redrawn legislative map, reject ethics bill; energy policy overhaul clears Senate – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-redistricting-new-maps-20210901-yi2pxftnsnebnlksbqzakfad7i-story.html
— ComEd parent to lawmakers: Nuclear plant will shut down Sept. 13 if bailout isn’t approved – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-energy-bill-nuclear-shutdown-20210901-x6qxdh5qrnfixa6kqwcb5mus6m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Delta not done? New Illinois COVID-19 cases top 5,000 for first time in more than seven months. With the average statewide positivity rate stable and new hospital admissions slowing, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said he’s “hopeful” the peak of Illinois’ Delta surge is near. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/1/22652903/illinois-coronavirus-cases-5000-delta-mask-pritzker-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— In court hearing, Latino rights group says new maps still unfair – PETER HANCOCK (COMMENT: What groups are you a member of? Do the new maps treat those groups fairly?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210901/in-court-hearing-latino-rights-group-says-new-maps-still-unfair

CRAIN’S CHICAGO
— AOC attacks Emanuel’s ambassador bid. “This nomination is deeply shameful,” said influential progressive U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, urging the Senate to reject Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-slams-biden-choice-rahm-emanuel

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— From the editor: We’ve made progress a year after pledging to improve our diversity – Leisa Richardson (COMMENT: Soon, all the leaders of all the following will be a member of at least one of the following groups: female, minority, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, Trump-hater, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, and/or liberal: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, America, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, your church, all the organizations that you are a member of, your employer if you are still employed, etc. I am not a member of any of the aforesaid groups.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/opinion/columns/2021/09/01/state-journal-register-diversity-inclusion-efforts-continue-to-improve/5657257001/

EVANSTON NOW
— District 65 asks for dismissal of reverse discrimination lawsuit. Claims suit by teacher is “baseless and inflammatory.” – JEFF HIRSH (COMMENT: I should write a book about my many critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have taken adverse actions against me because I support the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)

District 65 asks for dismissal of reverse discrimination lawsuit

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Report shows Pritzker has signed tax, fee hikes costing $5.24 billion – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/report-shows-pritzker-has-signed-tax-fee-hikes-costing-5-24-billion/article_cc4bc332-0a7c-11ec-a8b7-871b1ff2c17c.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Former District 300 School Teacher Appointed to State Board of Education
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/former-district-300-school-teacher-appointed-to-state-board-of-education/
— New House District Designed for McHenry County Democratic Party Chair Kristina Zahorik with Steve Reick as the Incumbent
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/new-house-district-designed-for-mchenry-county-democratic-party-chair-kristina-zahorik/
— UPDATEx3: Catalina Lauf Promotes Elgin Rally Against Mandates for Vaccines, Video and Advocate Aurora Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/lauf083121/
— Having a Real Problem Understanding Pritzker’s Purgatory Rules
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/having-a-real-problem-understanding-pritzkers-purgatory-rules/
— Defending the ComEd Bailout
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/defending-the-comed-bailout/
— $15 Monthly Electric Rate Hike If Crooked ComEd Given Huge Subsidy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/15-monthly-electric-rate-hike-if-crooked-comed-given-huge-subsidy/
— More on Efficacy of Masks at Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/more-on-efficacy-of-masks-at-preventing-the-spread-of-coronavirus/
— McHenry County Sues to Keep ICE Floor Open
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/mchenry-county-sues-to-keep-ice-floor-open/
— Dave Wasserman Tweaks Hypothetical Congressional Map
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/wasserman090121/
— How Much Is Too Much for the Crystal Lake High School District?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/how-much-is-too-much-for-the-crystal-lake-high-school-district/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/cannabis-administration-and-opportunity-act/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: BIDEN’S FAKE VICTORY LAP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/thorner-bidens-fake-victory-lap.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/01/covid-19-roundup-97/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Wouldn’t you just hate to lose RINO Adam Kinzinger in Congress? – Drew Allen
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/09/wouldnt_you_just_hate_to_lose_rino_adam_kinzinger_in_congress.html

TOWNHALL
— Public School Teacher: ‘I Have 180 Days to Turn [Students] Into Revolutionaries’ Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/08/31/project-veritas-video-indoctrination-in-schools-n2595067

THE HILL
— Advocates ‘demoralized’ as 100K allies remain stranded in Afghanistan – LAURA KELLY AND REBECCA BEITSCH
https://thehill.com/policy/international/570436-advocates-demoralized-as-100k-allies-remain-stranded-in-afghanistan

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “GOP douses Afghanistan withdrawal with misinformation.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/01/gop-douses-chaotic-afghanistan-withdrawal-misinformation/

USA TODAY
— Texas is about to pass a new law Republicans say will stop censorship of conservatives on Facebook, Twitter – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/01/texas-censorship-conservatives-facebook-twitter-youtube-trump-law/5683621001/

NEWSWEEK
— Martin Luther King’s American Dream – NEWT AND CALLISTA GINGRICH (COMMENT: I should write a book about my many critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have taken adverse actions against me because I support the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)

https://www.newsweek.com/martin-luther-kings-american-dream-opinion-1624725

FORBES
— House Progressives Blast Biden’s ‘Indefensible’ Nomination Of Rahm Emanuel – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/09/01/house-progressives-blast-bidens-indefensible-nomination-of-rahm-emanuel/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 52% of Voters Think Biden Should Resign Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/52_of_voters_think_biden_should_resign_over_afghanistan_withdrawal

August 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,451 cases, 40 deaths; mitigations could return, Pritzker says. 6 Illinois regions, 3 in Chicago area, under threshold for available ICU beds. – Jessica D’Onofrio, Karen Jordan
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-governor-pritzker-update/10974437/
— 1,500 Americans may still await evacuation from Afghanistan, Blinken estimates
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-afghanistan-speech-taliban-kabul-airport-us-military/10974079/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Again Warns Schools That Defy Mask Mandate Could Face State Sanctions; ‘Am I Really Going To Do That? Yes’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/25/gov-jb-pritzker-school-mask-mandate-warning-sanctions-illinois-state-board-of-education/

FOX32
— World leaders, Republicans press Biden on extending Kabul evacuation deadline – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/world-leaders-republicans-press-biden-on-extending-kabul-evacuation-deadline
— Pritzker, Chicago reporter clash over COVID-19 ‘misinformation’ – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-chicago-reporter-clash-over-covid-19-misinformation

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— US estimates about 1,500 Americans may still await evacuation from Afghanistan – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-us-evacuation-afghanistan-20210825-mal43j5kzjegpebwhu6wrtiahi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Stranded in the White House. The Biden administration wants to portray the Afghan disaster in the best light. But it cannot do that by denying that some Americans — we don’t know how many — are currently stranded in Afghanistan. – Byron York
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/25/22641586/afghanistan-american-military-withdrawal-byron-york-stranded-americans

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County spending $220,000 to use three lobbying firms
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210825/dupage-county-spending-220000-to-use-three-lobbying-firms-

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois Republicans have reason for concern, optimism heading into 2022 – BRENDEN MOORE
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-illinois-republicans-have-reason-for-concern-optimism-heading-into-2022/article_097fd238-bb8c-572a-8eaa-b58825fdd530.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Looks like Dems hold winning hand on redistricting – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-looks-like-dems-hold-winning-hand-on-redistricting/article_23169626-bd57-5811-b1b3-4247c18015a4.html

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Newsmax reporter William J. Kelly requests interview with Mayor Lightfoot
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/newsmax-reporter-william-j-kelly-requests-interview-with-mayor-lightfoot

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FEDERAL COURT ORDERS DEPOSITION OF CHICAGO MAYOR’S OFFICE REP IN LAWSUIT AGAINST RACIST INTERVIEW POLICY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/federal-court-orders-deposition-of-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoots-office-representative-in-lawsuit-ag.html
— ILLINOIS ATTORNEY THOMAS DEVORE PLEADS FOR HELP TO FIGHT PRITZKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/illinois-attorney-thomas-devore-pleads-for-help-to-fight-pritzker-.html
— ILLINOIS LAW SAYS “UNLAWFUL” TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS TO HEALTH CARE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/illinois-law-says-unlawful-to-discriminate-against-conscientious-health-care-objectors.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker to Amy Jacobson: “You come in here with a political agenda and you spread misinformation”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/25/pritzker-to-jacobson-you-come-in-here-with-a-political-agenda-and-you-spread-misinformation/
— COVID-19 roundup: Kids; Schools; IDES
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/25/covid-19-roundup-kids-schools-ides/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— About 1,500 Americans stuck in Afghanistan, State Department says – Ben Wolfgang
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/25/about-1500-americans-stuck-afghanistan-state-depar/

FOX NEWS
— Jesse Watters: Trump killed terrorists, Joe Biden takes orders from them. ‘This is going to dog Joe Biden for the rest of his term,’ the co-host of ‘The Five’ says. – Angelica Stabile
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jesse-watters-trump-killed-terrorists-joe-biden-takes-orders-from-them
— White House in chaos struggles to keep Biden on time. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calls Biden’s failure to take questions ’embarrassing’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-chaos-biden-on-time

GOPUSA
— The Fight Over Identity – Ben Shapiro (COMMENT: Democrats do not want Americans to see themselves first as being Americans. Instead, Democrats want Americans who are a) minority to see themselves first as being minorities, b) female to see themselves first as being females, c) younger to see themselves first as being younger, d) LGBTQ to see themselves first as being LGBTQ, e) Democrat to see themselves first as being Democrat, f) Trump-haters to see themselves first as being Trump-haters, g) moderate/liberal to see themselves first as being moderate liberal, h) non-Christian to see themselves first as being non-Christian, i) non-Protestant to see themselves first as being non-Protestant, j) non-Italian American to see themselves first as being non-Italian American, k) non-German American to see themselves first as being non-German American, l) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time to see themselves first as being those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and m) those who have financial, health, and/or other problems to see themselves first as being those who have financial, health, and/or other problems.)
https://www.gopusa.com/the-fight-over-identity-2/

BREITBART
— Poll: Only 24 Percent Believe Joe Biden’s Deadly Afghan Withdrawal Is Going Well – WENDELL HUSEBØ
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/25/joe-biden-deadly-afghan-withdrawal/
— Rep. Tom Tiffany: Afghan Refugee Crisis Raises Security Concerns About Vetting Process – REP. TOM TIFFANY (R-WI)
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/08/25/exclusive-rep-tom-tiffany-afghan-refugee-crisis-raises-security-concerns-about-vetting-process/

BLAZE
— 15 studies that indicate natural immunity from prior infection is more robust than the COVID vaccines – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-15-studies-that-indicate-natural-immunity-from-prior-infection-is-more-robust-than-the-covid-vaccines

NEWSMAX
— New Illinois Congressional Map Could Eliminate Kinzinger’s District – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/illinois-congressional-map-democrats-kinzinger/2021/08/25/id/1033685/
— Trump: Biden Creating ‘Single Most Catastrophic Border Disaster in History’ – Ted Hesson and Dave Graham
https://www.newsmax.com/headline/biden-immigration-trump-border/2021/08/25/id/1033781/
— Poll: Florida Republicans Want DeSantis to Seek Presidency – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/poll-florida-desantis-republican/2021/08/25/id/1033782/
— Rep. Dan Crenshaw to Newsmax: Biden Foreign Policy on Side of ‘Appeasement’ – Charles Kim
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/crenshaw-taliban-biden-afghanistan/2021/08/24/id/1033649/

FEDERALIST
— In Illinois, Tanning Salons Now Get More Oversight Than Abortion Facilities. In Illinois, tanning salons and barbershops face stricter scrutiny than abortion facilities. – Amy Gehrke
https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/25/in-illinois-tanning-salons-now-get-more-oversight-than-abortion-facilities/

PJ MEDIA
— With His Credibility Shattered, Biden Will Now Look for Scapegoats and Villains – RICK MORAN (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/08/25/with-his-credibility-gone-biden-will-now-look-for-scapegoats-and-villains-n1472598
— Woke Mob Puts Out Hit on Notre Dame’s Leprechaun – ROBERT SPENCER
https://pjmedia.com/culture/robert-spencer/2021/08/25/woke-mob-puts-out-hit-on-notre-dames-leprechaun-n1472627

COLLEGE FIX
— Valparaiso University replaces ‘divisive’ Crusaders nickname with Beacons
https://www.thecollegefix.com/valparaiso-university-replaces-divisive-crusaders-nickname-with-beacons/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— It’s Dawning on the Democrats: Biden-Harris Will Drag Them Down – CHARLES C. W. COOKE
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/08/its-dawning-on-the-democrats-biden-harris-will-drag-them-down/
— Larry Elder Is Not on the ‘Far Right’ – DAVID HARSANYI
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/larry-elder-is-not-on-the-far-right/

EPOCH TIMES
— No Americans Have Been Rescued Outside of Kabul: Pentagon – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/no-americans-have-been-rescued-outside-of-kabul-pentagon_3965583.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— On Last Days of Evacuation, U.S. Tries to Reach Remaining Americans
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/25/world/afghanistan-taliban-kabul-biden-news

WEEK
— The House seat of one of the GOP’s ‘most prominent’ Trump critics (Kinzinger) is on the chopping block – BRIGID KENNEDY
https://theweek.com/republicans/1004151/the-house-seat-of-one-of-the-gops-most-prominent-trump-critics-is-on-the

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 1040 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $1,575,000
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/1040-golf-ln/pid_42945321/

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton To Host 20th Anniversary September 11 Commemoration Ceremony
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/amp/29814144/city-of-wheaton-wheaton-to-host-20th-anniversary-september-11-commemoration-ceremony

CAPITOL FAX
— SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 FLASHBACK: Wheaton: Alan Keyes’ Patriot Day speech warmly received – Dave Diersen
https://capitalfax.blogspot.com/2008/09/gopusa-illinois-daily-clips-september_11.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Over 500 came to Wheaton’s beautiful Memorial Park on Saturday, September 11, 2004, to meet Alan Keyes and to hear his remarks concerning Patriot Day and his campaign. Alan was warmly received by the crowd which gave him several standing ovations during his 20-minute speech. State Senators Kirk Dillard and Peter Roskam served as Master of Ceremonies. Senator Dillard introduced the elected officials and candidates who were on the band shell stage with Alan while he gave his speech — State Senator Raymond Soden, State Representative Randy Hultgren, State Representative Candidate Roger Jenisch, DuPage County Board Commissioner Debra Olson, DuPage Coroner candidate Peter Siekmann, Illinois GOP State Central Committeeman Ron Smith, Milton Township Assessor Jim Gumm, and Milton Township Trustee Don Sender. The band shell stage is the same one that Bob Dole gave a speech from immediately after he walked in Wheaton’s 1996 Independence Day Parade — CNN broadcast that speech live. Senator Dillard recognized event attendees including DuPage County Auditor Jim Rasins, DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools Darlene Ruscitti, DuPage Regional School Board Trustee Tim Whelan, and District 89 School Board Trustee Howard Levine. He recognized the event’s sponsors — State Farm Insurance Agent Mark Prutzman, Oberweis Dairy, John Cox, All Star Printing, himself, Randy Hultgren, Debra Olson, Pete Siekmann, Tim Whelan, Don Sender, and Diersen Consulting. Senator Roskam gave some remarks concerning September 11 and he introduced Alan. Apparently, even though the Daily Herald, the Wheaton Leader, and the Wheaton Sun had been asked to cover the event, the only reporters who covered the event were Rich Samuels with WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Dave Diersen with GOPUSA.com. Samuels and Diersen made VHS recordings of Alan’s speech. Event photographers included Matt Ferguson and Don Sender. The free event provided attendees with a great opportunity to enjoy great food, to meet their neighbors, to meet their elected officials, and to meet candidates who will appear on November 2 ballots in DuPage County. On July 5 last year, 200 attended a similar event in Wheaton’s Prairie Path Park, including Jack Ryan, Jim Oberweis, Andy McKenna, Chirinjeev Kathuria, and John Cox. Attendees at this year’s event enjoyed hot dogs and Polish sausages personally handed out by Debbie Malek from her cart. Debbie normally locates her cart at Cross and Wesley Streets at the southeast corner of Wheaton’s Adam’s Park, across the street from Wheaton’s Public Library. All the hot dogs and sausages were paid for by State Farm Insurance Agent Mark Prutzman. In its September 12, 2004 edition, the Daily Herald ran a major front page story on Debbie that included six pictures and quotes from Ron Smith. Attendees also enjoyed Oberweis ice cream and flavored milk personally handed out by Jim Oberweis and Sandy Rios from an Oberweis truck. Attendees enjoyed Jays potato chips provided by John Cox, salads and desserts that attendees brought to the picnic or were purchased with cash contributions, and soft drinks and ice paid for by the sponsors. Event costs included $180 for a $1 million insurance policy required for City of Wheaton and Wheaton Park District permits. The many people who helped make the event successful include Karen Diersen, Mark Prutzman, Bill Hogan, Mark Stern, and Gary Muehlfelt. Attendees included Rod McCulloch, Peter LaBarbera, Frank Penn, Richard Johns, Robert Gordon, George Kocan, Robert Sandberg, Leonard Sanchez, Lori Carlson, Richard Russo, Steve Carlson, Keith Carlson, Jason Hinkle, Mark Klage, Patrick Ryan, and Dr. Bob Krzyzewski. Alan will again be speaking in DuPage County on Friday, October 8, at 6:30 PM, at the Milton Township Republican Central Committee’s Viva Oktoberfest fundraiser at the Carlisle Banquet Hall in Lombard. Tickets are $45 or $400/table of ten.)
— SEPTEMBER 11, 2005 FLASHBACK: Nalepa gives keynote address at Wheaton’s 2005 Patriot Day picnic; Birkett, Brady, Fortner, Furstenau, Hultgren, Kathuria, Oberweis, Poe, Rauschenberger, Roskam, Rutherford, Wallace, Wegman, Zaruba, and many others attend – Dave Diersen
https://capitalfax.blogspot.com/2008/09/gopusa-illinois-daily-clips-september_11.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton’s 2005 Patriot Day picnic in Memorial Park honored the individuals who lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks against America and showed support for America, for its war on terrorism, and for its military and law enforcement personnel. I had the honor of introducing the event’s master of ceremonies — nationally-known conservative activist, Fox News Channel contributor, and Culture Campaign President Sandy Rios. Wheaton Second Baptist Church Pastor Andre Allen gave the invocation. Korean War veteran Ron Smith led the pledge of allegiance. Harry Newman sang the National Anthem. Rios read President Bush’s 2005 Patriot Day proclamation, introduced the elected officials and candidates, and thanked the event sponsors. DuPage County Board Member Bob Heap spoke about DuPage’s implementation of 9/11 recommendations. 9/11 Families for a Secure America founder Peter Gadiel gave an outstanding speech about lessons learned from September 11, 2001. West Point graduate and USO board member Jim Nalepa gave an outstanding Patriot Day address. Newman concluded the program by singing “We still have heroes.” Attendees enjoyed delicious Debbie Malek hot dogs and Polish sausages courtesy of State Farm Insurance Agent Mark Prutzman, delicious pork sandwiches courtesy of State Representative Ray Poe, delicious Dr. Bob Rauschenbergers courtesy of State Senator Steve Rauschenberger, delicious Jays Potato Chips courtesy of John Cox, delicious ice cream and flavored milk courtesy of Jim Oberweis, and delicious soft drinks and bottled water courtesy of Charinijeev Kathuria. All Star Printing provided event flyers and DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom and Kane County Recorder Sandy Wegman covered the $385 cost of event insurance. The picnic provided attendees with a great opportunity to meet and speak with veterans, law enforcement officials, fire department officials, elected officials, and candidates. Many elected officials attended including State Senators Bill Brady, Carol Pankau, Rauschenberger, Peter Roskam, and Dan Rutherford; State Representatives Randy Hultgren, Roger Jenisch, and Poe; County officials Joe Birkett, Fred Bucholz, Heap, Gwen Henry, Gary King, Debra Olson, Jim Rasins, Darlene Ruscitti, Brien Sheahan, Pete Siekmann, Penny Wegman, Sandy Wegman, Tim Whelan, Jon Zahm, and John Zaruba; Township officials Sal Falbo, Moon Kahn, Gary Muehlfelt, and Leonard Sanchez; Municipal officials Alan Bolds, Jim Carr, Liz Corry, Mike Fortner, Dick Furstenau, and Howard Levine. Many candidates attended including congressional candidate Roskam; gubernatorial candidates Birkett, Brady, Oberweis, and Rauschenberger; Lieutenant Governor candidates Kathuria, Poe, Eric Wallace, and Wegman; Secretary of State candidate Rutherford; State Senate candidates Furstenau and Hultgren; and State Representative candidate Fortner. Former DuPage County Recorder Rick Carney and Mrs. Illinois Kaili Harding and her husband who graduated from West Point and served in both Afghanistan and Iraq also attended. By tomorrow, when I know how many of each type of food and beverage was served, I’ll have a better estimate of the number of the hundreds of people who attended. The many attendees included David Carlin, Dennis Driscoll, Bob Grahm, Joyce Hundhausen, Mark Klage, Jim Leahy, Bruce Mitroff, Mark Stern, Rick Veenstra, and Winston Waller. DuPage County is the second most populous county in Illinois and Wheaton is its county seat. Why didn’t the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Wheaton Leader, or the Wheaton Sun report on Wheaton’s Patriot Day event? Generally, the liberal media does not report on an event unless it can use that reporting to harm conservatives, that is, harm people who support the Republican platform. The vast majority of the attendees at Wheaton’s Patriot Day picnic were conservative Republicans — why didn’t more Democrats and RINOs attend? A number of Democrats told me that they would not attend because they are Democrats and because their attendance might be misinterpreted as support for President Bush. Attendance would have been even greater if fewer Democrats didn’t argue that Republicans have highjacked Patriot Day to promote the Patriot Act and President Bush’s policies in Iraq; if Blagojevich, Durbin, Hynes, Madigan, Obama, Quinn, or Topinka had helped sponsor event or confirmed that they would attend; if more Democrats and more RINOs shared the attitude toward patriotism and toward Patriot Day that Republicans have; if the Daily Herald had promoted the event like it promoted Naperville’s event; if there were not so many other competing events; and if the temperature/humidity had been lower.)

August 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Republicans rally at Illinois State Fair as Gov. Pritzker opponents make their pitch – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/republicans-rally-at-illinois-state-fair/10961899/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 3,180 cases, 14 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-vaccine-cases-coronavirus/10961984/

NBC5
— Republicans Focus on 2022 Primary, Race For Governor At Illinois State Fair
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/republicans-focus-on-2022-primary-race-for-governor-at-illinois-state-fair/2594456/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/19/gov-pritzker-illinois-laws-immigrant-refugee-rights/

WGN9
— Prospective candidates speak at Republican Day at IL State Fair – Erik Runge
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/prospective-candidates-speak-at-republican-day-at-il-state-fair/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans rally at State Fair, vowing to contest offices up and down the ballot —provided candidates ‘step up’ Republicans spent their day at the state fair trying to impress upon each other the need for more Republicans on the ticket and in office ahead of what Mark Shaw, the co-chair of the state’s GOP, called a “do or die election.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/19/22633047/republican-day-illinois-state-fair-bailey-rabin-schimpf-tracy-duckworth-pritzker

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Facing uphill battle in deep blue Illinois, Republicans at state fair take optimistic route heading into next year’s ‘do-or-die election’ – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republicans-state-fair-20210819-3vrbqepvbzalhoofujaqu6nz3e-story.html
— Two DuPage County private schools (Bethany Lutheran School in Naperville and Lutheran School of St. Luke in Itasca) ‘unrecognized’ by state for defying Pritzker’s mask mandate join surging number of Illinois public school districts on probation for noncompliance – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-dupage-county-private-schools-mask-mandate-sanctions-20210819-h4hsp4lof5gc7kr26z74oonrrm-story.html
— Last chance to reform Illinois pensions from a position of strength – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-pension-reform-moodys-bond-rating-20210819-x4dmqsa2r5amdoawaztlmh2rpm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Fire Pritzker’ the rallying cry on Republican Day at state fair – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210819/fire-pritzker-the-rallying-cry-on-republican-day-at-state-fair
— McHenry County Board rejects flag policy, adds truancy officer – Ben Szalinski
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210819/mchenry-county-board-rejects-flag-policy-adds-truancy-officer

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois GOP targets Pritzker during Republican Day, aims to appeal to diverse voters – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/08/19/illinois-republicans-attack-pritzker-target-new-demographics/8192623002/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois Republicans rally behind ‘Fire Pritzker’ slogan – BRENDEN MOORE
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-illinois-republicans-rally-behind-fire-pritzker-slogan/article_22723b01-02fc-54f9-8488-e92b3237efa4.html

HERALD WHIG
— ‘Fire Pritzker,’ Pelosi are rallying cries at State Fair Republican Day – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.whig.com/news/illinois-news/fire-pritzker-pelosi-are-rallying-cries-at-state-fair-republican-day/article_229128d6-014a-11ec-8f59-bfff352a0a11.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— ‘Fire Pritzker,’ Pelosi are rallying cries at State Fair Republican Day – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/fire-pritzker-pelosi-are-rallying-cries-at-state-fair-republican-day

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois Republicans confident about gaining on majority Democrats – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-republicans-confident-about-gaining-on-majority-democrats/article_2209fc9e-012c-11ec-96b3-b3028522add5.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup: School mask mandates edition
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/19/covid-19-roundup-school-mask-mandates-edition/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Taliban intensifying search for Afghans who helped U.S. and NATO forces – Guy Taylor
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/19/taliban-intensifying-search-afghans-who-helped-us-/

GOPUSA
— Biden Slammed For Claiming Kabul ‘Chaos’ Was Inevitable After Months Of Saying It Was Not
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-slammed-for-claiming-kabul-chaos-was-inevitable-after-months-of-saying-it-was-not/
— Biden Threatens States Banning Mask Mandates With Civil Rights Probes
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-threatens-states-banning-mask-mandates-with-civil-rights-probes/
— $5.7 Million Fund To Aid Detroit Nonprofits Led By People Of Color (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, it is OK, if not required, to discriminate against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, those who ancestors have been in America for a long time, and/or Trump supporters.)
https://www.gopusa.com/5-7-million-fund-to-aid-detroit-nonprofits-led-by-people-of-color/
— ‘This Is Manifestly Not Saigon’ And Our Society Of Lies
https://www.gopusa.com/this-is-manifestly-not-saigon-and-our-society-of-lies/

DAILY CALLER
— Taliban Seized 40 Aircraft, Thousands Of Armored Vehicles And Guns – THOMAS CATENACCI
https://dailycaller.com/2021/08/19/taliban-us-weapons-vehicles-equipment-afghanistan-defense-department/

EPOCH TIMES
— Taliban ‘Carrying Out Door-to-Door Manhunt’ – LI HAI
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/taliban-carrying-out-door-to-door-manhunt-intelligence-group_3956436.html

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— Fox News requires employees to upload vaccination status as hosts push vaccine doubts – Daniel Villarreal
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/fox-news-requires-employees-to-upload-vaccination-status-as-hosts-push-vaccine-doubts,200482
— More Americans now say government should take steps to restrict false information online than in 2018 (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/more-americans-now-say-government-should-take-steps-to-restrict-false-information-online-than-in,200430

August 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— US to recommend COVID vaccine booster shots for all Americans at 8 months
https://abc7chicago.com/health/us-to-recommend-covid-vaccine-boosters-at-8-months-sources/10956154/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— New daily COVID-19 cases in Chicago top 400, a metric cited a year ago when CPS decided not to reopen schools – DIANA WALLACE and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-covid-chicago-illinois-cases-rise-20210817-ucpx57wfujfsbbsragbvpb4bhu-story.html
— Surge of International students from India prompts University of Illinois at Chicago to launch office in New Delhi – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA (DIERSEN: UIC accepted me in 1966 when I was a 17-year-old Crete resident. If I was a 17-year-old Crete resident today, I doubt that UIC would accept me because a) I am not a minority, b) I am not a female, c) I am not an LGBTQer, d) I am not low-income, e) I am conservative, f) I am Republican, g) I was baptized, raised and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, h) I am 100% German national origin, and i) my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-u-of-i-india-expansion-20210816-krvo5xiou5d57kfptbuycblwqq-story.html
— Businesses, Black and Latino communities hit hardest by property tax increases, treasurer’s office report shows: ‘An eternally broken system’. – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-property-tax-increase-south-west-suburbs-20210817-5mre275sr5bcdp3o6mlkcq7bfe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Seeing red: With high COVID-19 infection rate across Illinois, Pritzker warns, ‘We’re going to be dealing with this for some time’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker didn’t provide a date for when students, teachers and staff would be able to forgo face coverings. “We have to prepare ourselves for the, hopefully, ramping down of COVID over a number of months and maybe over the next year, but we have to follow the science and we’ll be requiring people to wear masks in schools to keep our kids safe until we no longer need to.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/8/16/22627615/delta-variant-illinois-coronavirus-covid-19-high-rate-cdc-august16
— President Biden gets America’s priorities right. The U.S. entanglement in Afghanistan has been a costly folly. But Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget resolution proposes proven responses to pressing needs. – Jesse Jackson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/8/16/22628085/biden-afghanistan-3-5-trillion-budget-jesse-jackson

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Top Illinois House Republican moves toward statewide run. Deputy Republican Leader Tom Demmer is weighing a run for Illinois Secretary of State or Treasurer. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/top-illinois-house-republican-moves-toward-statewide-run

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: A ‘Dramatic Increase In Graffiti’ Seen Along Expressways And CTA Stations Reflects Badly On The City, Residents Say. Graffiti reports are up 30 percent in Chicago, and crews are struggling to keep up with removing it. – Mauricio Peña
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/08/16/a-dramatic-increase-in-graffiti-seen-along-expressways-and-cta-stations-reflects-badly-on-the-city-residents-say/

EVANSTON NOW
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: ‘Black Lives Matter’ gets honorary street name. Signs added to Dodge Avenue between Church and Lake streets. – JEFF HIRSH
https://evanstonnow.com/black-lives-matter-gets-honorary-street-name/

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w/Sen. Dillard & Gov Edgar in 2014 re Dillard’s views on IL pension reform, teachers’ unions & much more. Will Sen. Dillard & others soon join 2022 GOP Gov primary?
https://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/08/watch-berkowitz-w-sen-dillard-gov-edgar-in-2014-re-dillards-views-on-il-pension-reform-teachers-unions-much-more-will-sen-dillard-others-soon-join-2022-gop-gov-primary-cab/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Disastrous Biden Administration – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/the-disastrous-biden-administration/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Promises are being broken’ as U.S. strands Afghan allies – Stephen Dinan and Joseph Clark Monday
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/us-strands-afghan-allies-promises-are-being-broken/
— Afghan-American scholar agonizes over homeland, lashes out at Taliban, U.S. – Mark A. Kellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/mejgan-massoumi-afghan-american-scholar-agonizes-o/
— Sen. Rick Scott floats removing Biden via 25th Amendment: ‘Has time come?’ – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/rick-scott-floats-removing-joe-biden-25th-amendmen/
— Democrats eye IRS expansion to help pay for new $3.5T ‘human infrastructure’ package – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/democrats-eye-irs-expansion-help-pay-new-35t-human/
— Networks silent on the Biden border crisis – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/inside-beltway-networks-silent-biden-border-crisis/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden is responsible for the ‘systemic racism’ he professes to oppose – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/biden-is-responsible-for-the-systemic-racism-he-professes-to-oppose
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to the Urban Institute, black and Hispanic landlords have lower incomes and own fewer properties than their white counterparts. They are also “more likely to have a mortgage than own their building outright” and make up a disproportionate number of the landlords who have at least one mortgage in forbearance. This isn’t the first time that Biden, who professes to care so much about equity, has pushed damaging policies that disproportionately harm minorities. Biden’s Title IX changes, which treat students accused of sexual misconduct as guilty until proven, also disproportionately harm black college students. The systemic racism Biden has warned so much about is coming from inside the White House. In pursuing policies that make liberals feel good but are damaging when put in place, as both the eviction moratorium and Title IX changes are, Biden is perpetuating the very problem he claims to be so concerned about. The narrative around systemic racism somehow does not apply to these Democratic policies, proving once again that it is a political narrative and nothing more. That will remain true the next time Biden takes the podium to denounce another GOP voting law as being a new version of Jim Crow.)

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Biden shifts blame for Afghanistan falling to Taliban. – Jack Durschlag
https://www.foxnews.com/us/biden-shifts-blame-for-afghanistan-falling-to-taliban-to-afghans-trump
— George Bush, former first lady issue statement on Afghanistan with message to US troops, veterans. The war in Afghanistan began under Bush after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. – Edmund DeMarche
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/george-bush-former-first-lady-issue-statement-on-afghanistan-with-message-to-us-troops-veterans
— Clay Travis: If ‘experts’ were this wrong about Afghanistan, ‘how can you trust them on border, COVID’? – By Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/travis-sexton-if-experts-were-this-wrong-about-afghanistan-how-can-you-trust-them-on-border-covid
— Biden points fingers for Afghanistan debacle after promising he wouldn’t ‘blame others’ Biden’s Afghanistan remarks contrasted with his campaign promise to ‘take responsibility’ and not ‘blame others’ – Houston Keene (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-afghanistan-points-fingers-blame-others
— Mark Steyn tells Tucker Carlson leftist worldview is all ‘power calculation’ The left focuses on ‘what belongs to the rainbow coalition of the future,’ he says – Angelica Stabile
https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-steyn-tells-tucker-leftist-worldview-is-all-power-calculation
— Lindsey Graham slams Biden Afghanistan speech: ‘No one to blame but himself’ Biden spent much of his speech pinning the blame for the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. – Michael Lee
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-slams-biden-speech-no-one-to-blame-but-himself

BLAZE
— Trump calls Afghanistan ‘the most embarrassing military outcome’ in American history – ALEX NITZBERG
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-calls-afghanistan-the-most-embarrassing-military-outcome-in-american-history

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Kansas Teacher Fined After Quitting Job Over Mask Mandates And Critical Race Theory Teaching, Will Start Homeschooling Project – ANTON CARILLO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/12932/20210816/kansas-teacher-fined-after-quitting-job-over-mask-mandates-and-critical-race-theory-teaching-will-start-homeschooling-project.htm

CHRISTIAN POST
— Nearly 70% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Afghanistan – Michael Gryboski
https://www.christianpost.com/amp/most-americans-oppose-bidens-handling-of-afghanistan-poll.html

DAILY CALLER
— George W. Bush Releases Statement On Afghanistan Calling On U.S. To Accept Refugees – GREG PRICE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/08/16/president-george-bush-statement-afghanistan-refugees/

DAILY WIRE
— NYT, WSJ, WaPo Publishers Urge Biden To Protect Afghan Colleagues In Kabul: ‘Stand Behind The Free Press’ – Charlotte Pence Bond (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the many adverse actions that have been taken against me to get me to stop sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/nyt-wsj-wapo-publishers-urge-biden-to-protect-afghan-colleagues-in-kabul-stand-behind-the-free-press

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Chinese Media Threaten Taiwan after Kabul Debacle: ‘The Island’s Defense Will Collapse in Hours’ – ZACHARY EVANS (DIERSEN: If/when China conquers Taiwan, who will Republican China-promoters blame?)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/chinese-media-threaten-taiwan-after-kabul-debacle-the-islands-defense-will-collapse-in-hours/

NEW AMERICAN
— Biden to Bring in 30K Afghans. Americans Left Behind Won’t Be Prioritized in Evacuation – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/biden-to-bring-in-30k-afghans-americans-left-behind-wont-be-prioritized-in-evacuation/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Trump remains barred from Twitter but Taliban spokesperson still using platform for propaganda – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/trump-remains-barred-from-twitter-but-taliban-spokesperson-still-using-platform-for-propaganda-1119492/
— CNN reports Taliban fighters chanting ‘Death to America’ seem ‘friendly at the same time’ – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/cnn-reports-taliban-fighters-chanting-death-to-america-seem-friendly-at-the-same-time-1119801/
— Advanced copy of Biden’s Afghanistan talking points leaked to friendly press. ‘They’re not good.’ (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO activists, candidates, and party leaders a) who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois and b) who do everything that they can to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters?)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/advanced-copy-of-bidens-talking-points-on-afghanistan-leaked-to-friendly-press-they-are-not-good-1119887/
— Psaki takes week off, ‘out of office’ reply runs as Biden avoids Afghanistan nightmare – Tom Tillison (DIERSEN: I have put together and sent out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every a) morning since 2004 and b) evening since 2015.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/psaki-takes-week-off-out-of-office-reply-runs-as-biden-avoids-taliban-afghanistan-nightmare-1119462/
— Pelosi floats GOP ‘clowns’ Jordan and Banks could end up as part of Jan 6 probe – Frank Webster
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/17/pelosi-floats-gop-clowns-jordan-and-banks-could-end-up-as-part-of-jan-6-probe-1120029/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Biden Blames Everyone but Himself for Afghanistan Withdrawal Fiasco. Biden never addressed why it all went haywire this weekend. – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/08/live-biden-returns-to-white-house-addresses-nation-on-afghanistan/

EPOCH TIMES
— Pentagon Warns of Worsening Terrorist Threat After Taliban Takes Over Afghanistan – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/pentagon-warns-of-worsening-terrorist-threat-after-taliban-takes-over-afghanistan_3951535.html

THE HILL
— Pompeo: ‘Pathetic’ for Biden to blame Trump for Afghanistan – OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/567979-Pompeo-Pathetic-for-Biden-to-blame-Trump-for-Afghanistan

POLITICO
— Who’s to blame for Afghanistan? – ALEXANDER WARD and QUINT FORGEY
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2021/08/16/whos-to-blame-for-afghanistan-493993
— Afghanistan blame game – ALEX THOMPSON and TINA SFONDELES
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/west-wing-playbook/2021/08/16/afghanistan-blame-game-493991

ABC NEWS
— Republicans play blame game with Biden on Afghanistan. Several lawmakers supported the withdrawal under the Trump administration. – Mariam Khan
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-play-blame-game-biden-afghanistan/story?id=79481240

CNN
— Biden administration reverts to internal blame-shifting amid Afghanistan chaos – Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Oren Liebermann and Nicole Gaouette
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/17/politics/biden-afghanistan-blame-shifting/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Delta Surge Drives Home Painful Truth: Covid Isn’t Going Away. The new flood of cases has forced Americans to recalibrate. Governors and mayors who imposed shutdowns last summer are pushing vaccines now. – Julie Bosman and Mitch Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/16/us/covid-delta-variant-us.html

WASHINGTON POST
— After Afghanistan falls, the blame game begins – Shane Harris (DIERSEN: Who blames you and for what? I should write a book about those a) who blame me, b) who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000, c) who blame what I did to help Republicans help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019, and d) who blame what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC) board member 2001-2004 for losses that Republican candidates in ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000. I would focus on unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, MTRO, Wheaton Park District, WCC, TAPROOT, ICRC, AAPC MC, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on those who or castrated adverse actions against me. I should title the book “The Scapegoaters.”)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/taliban-us-intelligence-afghanistan/2021/08/16/c59f4416-febd-11eb-85f2-b871803f65e4_story.html
— Biden says the ‘buck stops with me’ — while pinning blame on Trump and many Afghans – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/16/biden-says-buck-stops-with-me-while-pinning-blame-trump-lots-afghans/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The Taliban won. Here’s what that could mean – NABIH BULOS
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-08-15/the-taliban-won-heres-what-that-could-mean
— The Taliban is now benefiting from the billions spent on building Afghanistan’s army – AP
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-08-17/billions-spent-afghan-army-ultimately-benefited-taliban

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Congressman and veteran Adam Kinzinger blames Afghanistan’s collapse on Biden and Trump – BRIAN NIEMIETZ
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-adam-kinzinger-dan-crenshaw-biden-trump-afghanistan-fault-20210817-g6rqwq6a2bftrdlqahldukbep4-story.html
— The critical race theory haters are blind to savage structural inequalities in our public schools – DAN WEISBERG (DIERSEN: My parents sent me to a) Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, b) Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and c) Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I had tremendous unfair advantages in life. If that is true, why did I take BAD JOBS that they would never stoop to take? I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I took those BAD JOBS because I am lazy and stupid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. Further, in my defense, those who hired me and those who promoted me in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986 were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-critical-race-theory-public-schools-20210817-mlyzpicvgbc43jeavrlj2akbnu-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden’s Chamberlain Moment in Afghanistan. The fall of Kabul has been heard around the world, to the dismay of our allies and delight of our enemies. – Walter Russell Mead
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-chamberlain-afghanistan-withdrawal-saigon-jihadist-taliban-kabul-pakistan-11629128451
— Growing Share of Migrants From Outside Mexico, Central America Poses Challenge for Biden. Nearly three in 10 arrested at the southern border in July came from South America, the Caribbean or beyond. – Michelle Hackman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/growing-share-of-migrants-from-outside-mexico-central-america-poses-challenge-for-biden-11629122385

FORBES
— Twitter, Facebook May Let Taliban Control Afghan Government Social Media Accounts
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2021/08/17/twitter-facebook-taliban-social-media-accounts/

NEWSWEEK
— Tucker Carlson Slams U.S. Housing Afghanistan Refugees: ‘First We Invade, Then We Are Invaded”
https://www.newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-slams-us-housing-afghanistan-refugees-first-we-invade-then-we-are-invaded-1619954
— American Female Reporter Wears Hijab as Taliban Gains More Ground in Afghanistan
https://www.newsweek.com/american-female-reporter-wears-hijab-taliban-gains-more-ground-afghanistan-1619695

INTERCEPT
— Laura Ingraham Confronts the Core Problem for Capitalists – Jon Schwarz (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am extremely stupid. Therefore, if I could do the aforesaid, just about anyone could do the aforesaid.)
https://theintercept.com/2021/08/14/laura-ingraham-capitalists-labor/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: THURSDAY NIGHT on Fox News, Laura Ingraham straightforwardly expressed the key challenge for capitalism: How can bosses get people to do awful, degrading jobs for little pay in order to make other people rich? “The government is literally putting anvils, in many ways, on people’s shoulders, either through the mandates, regulations, and now through free money,” Ingraham said to her guest, reality TV host Jon Taffer. “If we are not causing people to be hungry to work, then we’re providing them with all the meals they need sitting at home,” Taffer agreed. “These benefits make absolutely no sense to us.” Capitalism has been grappling with this problem for hundreds of years, but as history and Ingraham show, the answer now is the same as it’s always been: The laboring classes must be forced into circumstances in which they must work or starve.)

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— Mastering Budgets – Jerry Simpkins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who are most furious that I have the money, time, motivation, and ability to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning and evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/mastering-budgets,199103

FORD AUTHORITY
— New Vehicle Affordability Reaches All-Time Low In July 2021 – Brett Foote (DIERSEN: In 1966, when I was 17 years old, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint ( https://www.motortrend.com/features/mscp-1206-1966-pontiac-lemans-sprint/ ) with money that I saved washing dishes part-time for the minimum wage for 18 months in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://fordauthority.com/2021/08/new-vehicle-affordability-reaches-all-time-low-in-july-2021-report/

INDEPENDENT
— President’s speech branded ‘grotesque’ and ‘devoid of empathy’ as Bush breaks silence – Chiara Giordano and Oliver O’Connell
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/biden-news-afghanistan-speech-live-b1903856.html

LOOP NET
— OFFICE PROPERTY FOR SALE: 520 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/520-W-Roosevelt-Rd-Wheaton-IL/23457154/

August 8 Morning Edition

NBC5
— New Law Requires Illinois to Purchase American, State Flags Made in US
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-law-requires-illinois-to-purchase-american-state-flags-made-in-u-s/2584574/

WGN RADIO
— Senate votes to advance infrastructure bill – Raquel Martin
https://wgnradio.com/news/senate-votes-to-advance-infrastructure-bill/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Marijuana advertising violates Illinois’ rules and puts youths at risk – Aaron Weiner, addiction specialist, Lake Forest
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-080821-20210808-htta74vqtbdzzfjdpln3tcpzuy-story.html
— Momentum drags in Senate on $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan; Schumer says talks to resume Sunday – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-senators-infrastructure-weekend-vote-20210807-pq3snuitpbfn5bpelmetcaiifm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Forsaking demonization, embracing the power of optimism – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Libertarians, and RINOs discourage Republicans from being optimistic.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210807/editorial-forsaking-demonization-embracing-the-power-of-optimism
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURES: Why Thomas Jefferson’s name was removed from suburban school building. Waukegan school takes civil rights icon’s name. Will others change, too? – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: From what I see, under the Democrats, the more of the following that they were, the sooner that their names will be removed: White, male, older, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if their ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210807/why-thomas-jeffersons-name-was-removed-from-suburban-school-building

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Plenty to chew on this week – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-plenty-to-chew-on-this-week/article_f0345e35-8cae-57e9-8f0e-7894346ee553.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The court has created six study groups to study these issues (created when state lawmakers redrew the Supreme Court districts) and assess ‘the fiscal consequences of these changes.’ The court’s seven justices, including Chief Justice Anne Burke, were not informed that legislators were considering redistricting for the high court.”)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— US is flying Central Americans to Mexico to deter crossings – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/us-is-flying-central-americans-to-mexico-to-deter-crossings/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Transplants Are Trampling the Chicago Machine. Chicago politics used to exclude anybody nobody sent. As outsiders change the city’s makeup, they’re looking for leaders who aren’t too much like insiders. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
https://www.chicagomag.com/politics-city-life/transplants-are-trampling-the-chicago-machine/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Running for the Republican Nomination for Governor, Paul Schimpf Courts Voters at McHenry County Fair
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/07/running-for-the-republican-nomination-for-governor-paul-schimpf-courts-voters-at-mchenry-county-fair/
— McHenry County GOPAC Holding Another Fundraiser
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/07/mchenry-county-gopac-holding-another-fundraiser/
— U.S. Senate 2022: Fundraising Through Q2, 2021
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/07/senate080721/
— That Algonquin Founders Day Parade I Missed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/07/that-algonquin-founders-day-parade-i-missed/
— Ugaste on School Face Mask Mandate by Governor Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/06/ugaste-on-school-face-mask-mandate-by-governor-pritzker/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The 2022 midterms will be too late to save America – M. E. Boyd
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/the_2022_midterms_will_be_too_late_to_save_america.html
— On campus, the worst is yet to come – Richard Baehr
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/on_campus_the_worst_is_yet_to_come.html
— New York has billions for unemployed illegal aliens – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/new_york_has_billions_for_unemployed_illegal_aliens.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— School Choice Is Not Enough. Parents and school choice advocates must ensure their new curricula are not as bad as what they are replacing. – Zachary D. Rogers
https://amgreatness.com/2021/08/07/school-choice-is-not-enough/

BREITBART
— 6 Things Joe Biden Could Do About Covid if He Is Serious – JAMES P. PINKERTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/07/pinkerton-6-things-joe-biden-could-do-about-covid-if-he-is-serious/

DAILY WIRE
— Obama Is Building An Opulent ‘Presidential Center’ In Chicago. It’s Not In A Poor, Black, Or Environmentally Friendly Neighborhood – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/obama-presidential-center-chicago-hypocrisy
— Princeton Now Offers A Class About Black Lives Matter That Includes Readings From An Avowed Marxist – Ashe Schow
https://www.dailywire.com/news/princeton-now-offers-a-class-about-black-lives-matter-that-includes-readings-from-an-avowed-marxist

PJ MEDIA
— New York City’s Vaccine Passport Is the Real Jim Crow 2.0 – STACEY LENNOX
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/stacey-lennox/2021/08/07/memes-make-it-clear-new-york-citys-vaccine-passport-is-the-real-jim-crow-2-0-n1467914

TOWNHALL
— Why Johnny Can’t Think – Rob Jenkins
https://townhall.com/columnists/robjenkins/2021/08/08/why-johnny-cant-think-n2593762

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Ben Shapiro And Malcolm Nance Debate Critical Race Theory on HBO With Bill Maher – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/08/07/watch_ben_shapiro_and_malcolm_nance_debate_critical_race_theory_on_hbo_with_bill_maher.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Anti-Racism Reaches Its Most Ridiculous Low Yet: $50,000 to Move a Rock – DAN MCLAUGHLIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/anti-racism-reaches-its-most-ridiculous-low-yet-50000-to-move-a-rock/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden’s border disaster: 834 unaccompanied children taken into custody in ONE day – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/07/bidens-border-disaster-834-unaccompanied-children-taken-into-custody-in-one-day-1115016/

EPOCH TIMES
— Democrat Mayors Calling to ‘Defund the Police’ Used Taxpayer Cash to Hire Their Own Private Security – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.theepochtimes.com/defund-the-police-mayors-used-taxpayer-cash-to-hire-their-own-private-security-adam-andrzejewski_3936878.html

AMERICAN RENAISSANCE
— What’s Ahead for Whites – Jared Taylor (DIERSEN: I should write a book about turncoat Whites who promote hatred against Whites, and especially against Whites who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.amren.com/videos/2021/08/whats-ahead-for-whites/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What’s ahead for white people in this country? First, there will be fewer of us. . .And we’re getting more non-whites. . .If you think this is a “great replacement,” Wikipedia says you believe in “a white nationalist conspiracy theory.” . . . Our country treats whites like a problem that must be solved. . .Every big organization has an army of people promoting “diversity.” Diversity means fewer white people, especially white men. . .You’ve heard of Critical Race Theory, which says all white people have unfair privileges and oppress everyone else whether we want to or not. That’s just our nature. . .Not one elected official talks about the interests of whites. I can’t remember when a politician even said anything good about white people. We are citizens of this country, but we might as well be stateless people who are just allowed to live here. Our government treats us like an embarrassment. The George Floyd riots were an eruption of contempt for whites. . .So, what’s ahead? More non-whites and their white “allies” will make policy. Blacks and Hispanics can’t succeed the way we do, so there will be ruthless preferences for them that will mean discrimination against us. Congress could pass new laws, but it won’t have to. Every non-white preference today is based on “civil rights” laws that were supposed to ban racial discrimination – so laws don’t matter. There could be race quotas for directors and executives of all companies. Race quotas for juries and grand juries – and these would be floors, not ceilings. Our rulers will pressure private companies to muzzle dissidents. They could tell banks not to give us mortgages. Cut off our electricity, water, telephone. If that doesn’t work, call what we say hate speech and make it a crime. If the Supreme Court tries to save the First Amendment, pack the court. Impose a “reparations” tax. Every white person making more than a certain amount would pay an additional 10 percent of gross income. There could be an even bigger “white privilege” tax on inheritances. Whites got their wealth through oppression, so they shouldn’t be able to pass it on. Make anyone buying a gun sign a diversity pledge. Impose a stiff anti-hate tax on any marriage license granted to two white people. “Progressive stacking” will become routine. That means, in a group, white people – especially white men – speak last. And when whites speak in public, they will start by confessing their white privilege and apologize for standing on land they stole. The CDC, along with 200 local jurisdictions, says racism is a “serious public health threat.” Declare white neighborhoods a public health threat and force them to integrate. We did it with school busing; we can do it with neighborhoods. I don’t know if all these things will happen; some will, for sure. But oppression will intensify at different rates in different places, so whites will gather in the least oppressive ones. You can move to one of those places. Whites will eventually elect representatives who stand up for them. You should be a part of that. The bitter truth is, we can’t save the whole country. We built it and we made it great, but it’s not ours anymore. Our goal should be local autonomy and eventual independence, so encourage all secession movements. Liberals are vicious, but if we are determined to leave, I don’t think they will kill us just to keep our corpses in the Union. Our rulers hate our history and despise us. They should be happy to see us go. So, it’s up to us to make this happen, and up to us alone. The decision is ours. If we want a place of our own on this continent, where we can be an outpost of Europe – without apologies and for ever – we have to make it happen.)

THE HILL
— GOP chairwoman: Trump ‘still leads the party’ – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/566873-gop-chairwoman-trump-still-leads-the-party

NEW YORK TIMES
— What to Do With Our Covid Rage – Sarah Smarsh (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that Republican-haters will blame you for Covid: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/07/opinion/sunday/covid-unvaccinated-anger.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: How Cuomo Took Advantage of #MeToo When a movement swept the world, the New York governor cast himself as its champion. But even as he signed protections and surrounded himself with feminists, he was committing fresh offenses – Jodi Kantor and Arya Sundaram (DIERSEN: I should write a book about politicians who cast themselves as being advocates for the following: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, moderates, liberals, RINOs, Trump-haters, citizens of foreign countries, those who have financial problems, those who have health problems, renters, non-married people, dog-owners, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, and/or stoners.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/07/nyregion/andrew-cuomo-metoo.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Zuckerberg’s cash fuels GOP suspicion and new election rules – Nicholas Riccardi
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/zuckerbergs-cash-fuels-gop-suspicion-and-new-election-rules/2021/08/08/cab9477c-f840-11eb-911c-524bc8b68f17_story.html
— In public, Cuomo cast himself as an advocate of women. In private, women say, he was harassing them at the same time. – Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey (DIERSEN: I should write a book about politicians who cast themselves as being advocates for the following: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, moderates, liberals, RINOs, Trump-haters, citizens of foreign countries, those who have financial problems, those who have health problems, renters, non-married people, dog-owners, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, and/or stoners.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cuomo-sexual-harassment/2021/08/07/98d91b72-f630-11eb-9068-bf463c8c74de_story.html

USA TODAY
— North Carolina digitizes slave deeds, paving way to link descendants to deserved reparations Efforts put African Americans closer to determining lineage and verifying who is owed slavery reparations across generations. – Drew Reisinger (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, the more slaves that your ancestors owned, the more reparations that you will have to pay.)
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/opinion/2021/08/02/n-c-digitizes-slave-deeds-paving-way-link-descendants-repair/7974392002/

FORBES
— France Protests—But Vaccine Passport Enforcement Is Working – Alex Ledsom
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2021/08/08/france-protests-but-vaccine-passport-enforcement-is-working/

STOCKTON RECORD
— Reparations for slavery: How they could be enacted in California (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who run your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America will more officially call for Republicans to pay reparations. How will the following respond: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward party organization, b) the leaders of your Republican county party organization, c) your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, d) the IRP leaders, e) the Republican leaders of the governments that you are under, and f) the candidates on June 28, 2022 Republican primary ballots in your precinct? Will they “cut a deal” that only Republicans who are the following pay reparations: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.recordnet.com/in-depth/news/2021/08/07/reparations-slavery-how-they-could-enacted-california/7974074002/

LEWISTON TRIBUNE
— Critical race theory has no place in public schools – Richard J. Eggleston
https://lmtribune.com/opinion/critical-race-theory-has-no-place-in-public-schools/article_fe87aee1-f54b-5029-938c-244a79f880aa.html

STARS AND STRIPES
— Navy has a history of blaming sailors for its institutional failings (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2021-08-07/Navy-has-a-history-of-blaming-sailors-for-its-institutional-failings-2488205.html

August 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ‘No regrets’: Rep. Adam Kinzinger defends joining Jan. 6 committee in Princeton, Illinois – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/adam-kinzinger-rep-jan-6-january-commission/10928209/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,682 cases, 8 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-vaccine-cases-coronavirus/10927474/
— NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/governor-cuomo-investigation-sexual-harassment-scandal/10927215/

FOX32
— Student loan debt stops people from buying homes and having kids, Illinois attorney general says (DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in September of 1972 when I was 24 years old. The down payment came from what I earned a) working for IRS full-time for the previous 15 months, first in Chicago, and then in Harvey and b) working for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights part-time for the previous 18 months and full-time for the 7 months before that. That income also enabled me to buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971 and to pay for tuition and books for graduate business courses at Loyola for the previous 9 months.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/student-loan-debt-stops-people-from-buying-homes-and-having-kids-illinois-attorney-general-says

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Kinzinger to promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/8/3/22607492/adam-kinzinger-courage-jan-6-congress-phil-kadner
— Don’t blame Chicago Police for failing to solve homicides — blame a culture of fear You cannot arrest, let alone convict, without evidence or witnesses. – Terry Takash, Western Springs
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/3/22607950/chicago-police-convictions-fear-farming-school-vaccines-letters
— Trump, Burke tax break: A million reasons to ditch Property Tax Appeals Board. PTAB is a ticking time-bomb of financial liabilities, threatening to drain billions from school districts and towns. – Barbara Flynn Currie and Fritz Kaegi (DIERSEN: The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board reduced the assessed valuation of my home at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton because of construction defects and unrecorded drainage easements. My critics/opponents stress that the following sided against me: the home’s builder, the City of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/3/22607513/property-tax-appeals-board-donald-trump-edward-burke-tax-break

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases tops 2,000 in Illinois for first time since early May – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-cases-rising-20210803-xmyk3achorhxbibz2jn6n6mrs4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use CRT to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-defining-critical-race-theory-st-0804-20210803-e4vq5g5cnndqzic5v7qcgmsixy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage students must wear masks; vaccinations required in 2022 – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210803/college-of-dupage-students-must-wear-masks-vaccinations-required-in-2022
— Naperville District 203 to require masks regardless of vaccination status – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210803/naperville-district-203-to-require-masks-regardless-of-vaccination-status
— Naperville reinstating mask mandate in city buildings
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210803/naperville-reinstating-mask-mandate-in-city-buildings

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Pritzker signs a law that requires public business directors to self-report sexual orientation – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-signs-a-law-that-requires-public-business-directors-to-self-report-sexual-orientation/article_5efba110-f480-11eb-914e-6f7c551a6908.html

WIREPOINTS
— Parents across Illinois forming groups to fight back against school districts pushing CRT & masks
https://wirepoints.org/parents-across-illinois-forming-groups-to-fight-back-against-school-districts-pushing-crt-masks-wirepoints-on-chicagos-morning-answer/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/03/covid-19-roundup-85/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Al Sharpton: Critical race theory supporters must ‘rise up,’ face ‘cowards’ at school board meetings – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/3/al-sharpton-critical-race-theory-supporters-must-r/
— ‘Diversity’ officers make their mark on U.S. campuses – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/3/inside-beltway-diversity-officers-make-their-mark/

FOX NEWS
— GOP Sen. Tim Scott says race is being ‘weaponized’ by Democrats: ‘It’s a very dangerous weapon’ Left finds it ‘very profitable,’ South Carolina senator says – Brooke Singman (DIERSEN: Expect that sooner or later, employers, organizations, and governments will publish lists of their “racist” employees, members, and residents who they a) have gotten rid of already and b) will get rid of soon.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-sen-tim-scott-race-weaponized-democrats
— Trump-appointed appeals court judge slams critical race theory in Texas discrimination case. 5th U.S. Circuit Judge James C. Ho argued critical race theory and disparate impact theory both can engender racial bias – Stephen Sorace
https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-judge-critical-race-theory-texas-discrimination

GOPUSA
— America’s ‘Great Leap Forward’ Into Socialism – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.gopusa.com/americas-great-leap-forward-into-socialism/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The New Normal in the Permanent Emergency – Jon N. Hall
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/08/the_new_normal_in_the_permanent_emergency.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— AP and Reuters Team up with Twitter to Patrol Political Dissent as ‘Misinformation’ – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/08/03/ap-and-reuters-team-up-with-twitter-to-patrol-political-dissent-as-misinformation/

BREITBART
— De Blasio Brags About Cutting off Unvaccinated from Everyday Activities: People Must See ‘Vaccination as Literally Necessary to Living a Good’ Life – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/03/de-blasio-unvaccinated-activities/
— GOP Congressman Chip Roy Calls for Biden Impeachment over Open Border Disaster – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/03/nolte-gop-congressman-chip-roy-calls-for-biden-impeachment-over-open-border-disaster/

DAILY CALLER
— Poll: Majority Of Voters Say Jan. 6 Committee Is Biased – DANIEL O’KEEFE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/08/03/poll-majority-of-voters-say-jan-6-committee-is-biased/

TOWNHALL
— Busloads of Illegal Immigrants Released into American Town – Julio Rosas (DIERSEN: How many illegals have the following secretly agreed to accept: your school district, your church, your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois? Where is the money going to come from to house them, feed them, clothe them, provide them with medical care, educate them, provide them with vehicles, etc.?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2021/08/03/overwhelmed-border-patrol-releases-busloads-of-illegal-immigrants-to-border-towns-bus-stop-n2593466

NEWSMAX
— Biden Seeks to Bolster Faltering Minority Voters This Week – Brian Freeman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrat Party officially announce that it exists a) to take opportunities and money away from Republicans and b) to give those opportunities and that money to Democrats, and especially to Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, moderate, liberal, those who have less money than others, those who have health problems, non-married, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time?)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/biden-minorities-voters/2021/08/03/id/1030977/

PJ MEDIA
— Now You Are a Racist if You Don’t Want Your Kid Near a Pit Bull – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2021/08/02/if-you-dont-want-your-kid-near-a-pitbull-you-are-a-racist-n1466497

NEWS BUSTERS
— WORST Censorship in July: 5 Ways Big Tech Silenced Online Discussion – Casey Ryan
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/casey-ryan/2021/08/03/worst-censorship-july-5-ways-big-tech-silenced-online

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— “Diversity”-Obsessed Universities Are Focusing On Bogus DEI Programs – Jessica Kramer
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/new-report-shows-how-diversity-obsessed-universities-are-focusing-bogus-dei-programs

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Biden Puts Nation at Risk of COVID With Border Wide Open. “our border with Mexico is open to anyone from anywhere (except Cuba) whether or not they are infected with COVID” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/08/biden-puts-nation-at-risk-of-covid-with-border-wide-open/

THE HILL
— Retaining the House will be nearly impossible for Democrats: Trump will be the wildcard – KEITH NAUGHTON (DIERSEN: Evert-increasing, Democrats take adverse actions against voters who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/565935-retaining-the-house-will-be-nearly-impossible-for-democrats-trump-the

NEW YORK TIMES
— Cuomo Stands in a Long Line of Politicians Accused of Mistreating Women. Nearly all have faced calls to resign, and only some have heeded them. But few have faced an inquiry as expansive and public as the one into the New York governor’s actions. – Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/us/politics/cuomo-sexual-harassment-politicans.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Missouri governor pardons Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who waved guns at protesters – Meryl Kornfield
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/08/03/mccloskey-pardon/
— Biden calls for Cuomo to resign after investigation finds the New York governor sexually harassed 11 women – Josh Dawsey – Michael Scherer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cuomo-sexual-harassment-report/2021/08/03/705c42a4-f226-11eb-ab6f-b41a066381df_story.html
— Biden administration preparing to offer vaccines to migrants along Mexico border – Nick Miroff and Maria Sacchetti (DIERSEN: One more incentive to illegally come to America illegally.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/biden-vaccines-migrants-border/2021/08/03/afaff516-f471-11eb-83e7-06a8a299c310_story.html

KTSA
— As A Reward For Illegally Entering The Country, Biden Is Giving Illegals A Free Trip To Your City – LARS LARSON (DIERSEN: How many illegals have the following secretly agreed to accept: your school district, your church, your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois? Where is the money going to come from to house them, feed them, clothe them, provide them with medical care, educate them, provide them with vehicles, etc.?)
https://www.ktsa.com/as-a-reward-for-illegally-entering-the-country-biden-is-giving-illegals-a-free-trip-to-your-city/

July 31 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Businesses weigh asking customers to put masks back on in light of new CDC guidelines. ‘For most people, this is a huge step backward.’ – LAUREN ZUMBACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-covid-pandemic-business-mask-requirements-20210730-fz5ye3y7ubfajfrl6olegbqh4y-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago production of Teatro ZinZanni now requiring proof of vaccination for guests. Other theater companies are following suit or requiring mandatory masking for all patrons, crew and staff. – Miriam Di Nunzio (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans who are the following who say that they are vaccinated are lying: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/7/30/22602221/teatro-zinzanni-requires-proof-of-vaccination-for-guests-covid-19-safety

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210731/kinzinger-a-true-american-patriot

WTTW
— Push for Reparations in Chicago Derailed by Opposition from Mayor: Advocates, Aldermen – Heather Cherone (DIERSEN: From what I see, sooner or later, those who run your municipality will impose reparations. The more of the following that residents are, the more reparations they will be forced to pay: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or Whites whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Further, residents whose ancestors owned slaves will be forced to pay far more reparations.)
https://news.wttw.com/2021/07/30/push-reparations-chicago-derailed-opposition-mayor-advocates-aldermen-0

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The race gap in home appraisals is personal for Bobby Rush. Citing his own experience, the Illinois congressman is calling for a federal probe into how the real estate industry undervalues Black-owned homes. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/race-gap-home-appraisals-personal-bobby-rush

SOUTHLAND JOURNAL
— ‘We need all hands on deck:’ Illinois Tea Party invites volunteers to help with Voterpalooza 2021
https://thesouthlandjournal.com/we-need-all-hands-on-deck-illinois-tea-party-invites-volunteers-to-help-with-voterpalooza-2021/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Canada fines 2 Americans $20K each for providing false vaccination documents. – ADAM FORGIE (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans who are the following who say that they are vaccinated are lying: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/canada-fines-2-americans-20k-each-for-providing-false-vaccination-documents

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage young people to hate Republicans.
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-07-30/bloomington-high-schoolers-dive-into-local-politics-with-online-journal
— Top Official Says ISU Does, In Fact, Have COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement – Charlie Schlenker, Ryan Denham (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans who are the following who say that they are vaccinated are lying: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-07-30/q-a-top-official-says-isu-does-in-fact-have-covid-19-vaccine-requirement

CHICAGO PATCH
— 90% Of Lollapalooza Fans Showed Proof Of Vaccination Thursday. Everyone attending the festival needs a negative COVID test from the last 72 hours or proof of vaccination to enter.
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/90-lollapalooza-fans-showed-proof-vaccination-thursday

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE COURIER
— College of DuPage to require masks, vaccines. (DIERSEN: What about members of protected groups who refuse.)
https://codcourier.org/news/breaking-college-of-dupage-to-require-masks-vaccines/

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz & Martin discuss the issues that may make Gov. Pritzker vulnerable to a current or new 2022 GOP GOV opponent.
https://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/07/watch-berkowitz-martin-discuss-the-issues-that-may-make-gov-pritzker-vulnerable-to-a-current-or-potential-new-2022-gop-gov-opponent-cable-web/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— D87 Transparency Group accuses district of changing grading policies and not being open with the community – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/605921432-d87-transparency-group-accuses-district-of-changing-grading-policies-and-not-being-open-with-the-community

FOX NEWS
— Cheney and Kinzinger: The latest turncoat Republicans the media suddenly loves. Sens. Mitt Romney and John McCain had similar treatment. – Lindsay Kornick
https://www.foxnews.com/media/media-finds-sudden-respect-for-turncoat-republicans
— Gutfeld on media pushing their COVID agenda
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/gutfeld-on-media-pushing-covid-agenda
— CNN’s Don Lemon clashes with John Kasich over unvaccinated Americans: They’re ‘conservative Republican Whites’ ‘If you don’t want to do it, then you must face the repercussions,’ Lemon told unvaccinated Americans. – Joseph A. Wulfsohn (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans who are the following who say that they are vaccinated are lying: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-john-kasich-unvaccinated-conservative-republican-whites

BREITBART
— Minnesotans Take ‘Propaganda’ of Critical Race Theory to Court – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/07/30/minnesotans-take-propaganda-of-critical-race-theory-to-court/

BLAZE
— NFL quarterback opposed to getting COVID-19 vaccine says he finally got the shot after league ‘forced my hand’ – DAVE URBANSKI (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will Democrat/RINO schools officially get rid of Republicans who are not fully vaccinated, b) will Democrat/RINO employers officially get rid of Republicans who are not fully vaccinated, c) will Democrat/RINO organizations officially get rid of Republicans who are not fully vaccinated, and d) will Democrat/RINO governments officially get rid of Republicans who are not fully vaccinated?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/quarterback-ryan-tannehill-vaccine-nfl-forced-my-hand

CHRISTIAN POST
— ‘Antiracists are the new racists’: Black civil rights veteran Bob Woodson slams CRT – Michael Gryboski
https://www.christianpost.com/news/civil-rights-veteran-bob-woodson-attacks-crt-as-new-racists.html
— Ousted Episcopal school teacher slams woke curriculum: ‘There is no math without objectivity’ – Ryan Foley
https://www.christianpost.com/news/ousted-episcopal-school-teacher-slams-woke-curriculum.html

DAILY CALLER
— Minnesotans File Lawsuits Aimed At ‘Confronting CRT-Inspired Bullying’ – SHAKHZOD YULDOSHBOEV
https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/30/minnesota-lawsuits-critical-race-theory/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Communism Taking Root in America,’ Critical Race Theory Foe Warns – Douglas Blair
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/07/30/communism-taking-root-in-america-critical-race-theory-foe-warns/

DAILY WIRE
— GOP Urges Education Department To Investigate CRT Complaints. Biden Introduces Civil Rights Nominee Who May Approve Of CRT. – Chrissy Clark
https://www.dailywire.com/news/gop-urges-education-department-to-investigate-crt-complaints-biden-introduces-civil-rights-nominee-who-may-approve-of-crt

NEW AMERICAN
— Illegal-alien Invasion Worsens. Border Agents Bag More Than 800 in One Day; 20K Last Week – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/illegal-alien-invasion-worsens-border-agents-bag-more-than-800-in-one-day-20k-last-week/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Minnesota Lawsuits Allege Critical Race Theory Teaches Racism, Intolerance. The lawsuits come from people in healthcare, the state government, and. school district: “I see a racist and divisive ideology of race essentialism taking over our nation and my institution.” – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/minnesota-lawsuits-allege-critical-race-theory-teaches-racism-intolerance/

EPOCH TIMES
— California Parents Are Pulling Children From Public Schools – VANESSA SERNA
https://www.theepochtimes.com/california-parents-are-pulling-children-from-public-schools_3926943.html

POLITICO
— GOP lawmaker challenges McCarthy over ‘bulls—‘ mask mandate enforcement. There’s mounting fury on the right about efforts to enforce the new House requirement as Covid’s Delta variant spreads. – OLIVIA BEAVERS
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/29/chip-roy-kevin-mccarthy-mask-mandate-501536

NEW YORK TIMES
— Broadway Audiences Will Need Proof of Vaccination and Masks. Children under 12, who cannot be vaccinated, can show a negative test to attend. But the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall plan to bar them for now. – Michael Paulson (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans who are the following who say that they are vaccinated are lying: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/theater/broadway-audiences-vaccine-requirement.html

NEW YORK POST
— Big Tech widens censorship – Editorial (DIERSEN: Big Tech blacklists those who do not carry out their blacklist orders.)
https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/big-tech-widens-censorship-and-other-commentary/

WASHINGTON POST
— Narrowing the U.S. wealth gap is important. Narrowing the racial wealth gap is urgent. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats are officially moving toward officially using government to officially take money away from Republicans and to officially give that money to Democrats, and especially to give that money to Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQers, liberal, non-married, poor, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/07/30/us-wealth-gap-race/
— An apology to Native Americans was buried in a 2010 defense bill. Now, some want the president to say it aloud. – Emily McFarlan Miller (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress a) that my ancestors on my father’s side homesteaded a farm in southeast Crete Township in 1854, b) that they sold that land in 1864 and bought land just northeast of downtown Crete, c) that my grandfather had a house built on that land in 1926, d) that I lived in that house 1954-1972, and e) that I inherited half interest in that house in 2016.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/an-apology-to-native-americans-was-buried-in-a-2010-defense-bill-now-some-want-the-president-to-say-it-aloud/2021/07/30/2094d60a-f163-11eb-bf80-e3877d9c5f06_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Crime Is No Longer a Family Business in Chicago. The Syndicate was brutal, but it wasn’t random and ubiquitous like violence in the 21st century. – Joseph Epstein
https://www.wsj.com/articles/crime-murder-chicago-capone-syndicate-lightfoot-violence-urban-11627679077
— On Censorship, Big Tech Has It Both Ways. The companies enjoy the privileges of common carriers without the responsibilities. State antidiscrimination laws are one promising remedy. – Philip Hamburger and Clare Morell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-tech-twitter-facebook-google-youtube-sec-230-common-carrier-11627656722
— A Distorted View of Wealth Inequality. Include pensions and Social Security, and the figures are less stark. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-distorted-view-of-wealth-inequality-working-paper-social-security-pensions-11627679769

BLOOMBERG
— When Will China Rule the World? – Eric Zhu and Tom Orlik (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have absolutely no problem with Communist China ruling the world.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-07-05/when-will-china-s-economy-beat-the-u-s-to-become-no-1-why-it-may-never-happen

FOX ST. PAUL
— Rep. John Thompson agrees to apologize for calling GOP member a racist – Theo Keith (DIERSEN: To call a Republican a racist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1920s,1930s, if not 1940s.)
https://www.fox9.com/news/thompson-agrees-to-apologize-for-calling-gop-member-a-racist

JOURNAL INQUIRER
— Lincoln and progress refute fans of ‘critical race theory’ – Chris Powell
https://www.journalinquirer.com/opinion/chris_powell/lincoln-and-progress-refute-fans-of-critical-race-theory/article_d0da9e7e-f17b-11eb-b49f-a7b5e7efc5ac.html

POST REGISTER
— Idaho: Indoctrination task force shifts to higher ed – BLAKE JONES
https://www.postregister.com/news/education/indoctrination-task-force-shifts-to-higher-ed/article_982d63b5-e823-5e73-9699-388a3a539e07.html

WTSP
— Sen. Marco Rubio introduces bill that targets ‘racially hostile school environments’, critical race theory. The bill would prompt investigations of parent and student complaints against curriculum that promotes divisive concepts.
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/sen-marco-rubio-introduces-bill-targets-racially-hostile-school-environments-critical-race-theory/67-2bec0c4e-b7bd-44ae-9ce3-8f914b9715ca

WAPT
— Lawmakers work to stop critical race theory from entering classrooms – Keegan Foxx
https://www.wapt.com/article/lawmakers-work-to-stop-critical-race-theory-from-entering-classrooms/37184136#

CONSERVATIVE WOMAN
— How to defeat the activist media – Donna Edmunds (DIERSEN: I should write a book about politicians who paint themselves as being champions of the oppressed, that is, who paint themselves as being champions of mask wearers, vaccinated people, BLMers, CRTers, 1619ers, reparationers, minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, moderates, liberals, those who are not married, those who have dependents, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, those who are in America illegally, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, dog owners, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/how-to-defeat-the-activist-media/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A workable solution, therefore, to the problem of the activist media must necessarily be one in which postmodern theory is jettisoned in favour of a new approach. One which abandons the neo-Marxist oppressor/oppressed paradigm, and the ‘us v them’ mentality it fosters. One which rejects the denial of objective truths to which we can all hold. Truth, beauty, reason all exist, and we must not be afraid to say so.)