July 8 Evening Edition

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Group warns of ‘non-violent ideological war’ in classrooms Pritzker says critics of CRT are ‘right wing’ – Greg Bishop
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district? It would be great if the Illinois Republican Party would publish on its website a list of those who are leading the fight against CRT in each of the 102 counties. It would be great if each of the 102 Republican county party organizations would publish on their websites a list of those who are leading the fight against CRT in each of the school districts in their county.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/group-warns-of-non-violent-ideological-war-in-classrooms/article_1a7991e0-e022-11eb-9cc3-d3128427e565.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A group in Illinois is looking for chapters across the state to help keep tabs on teaching plans they say are dividing children. A parent in Naperville, Shannon Adcock, said she became aware of “culturally responsive teaching” when she was unsuccessful in running for the school board. She said the more she learned about it, the more she felt it was regressive and divisive by teaching children race or gender directly impacts outcomes. “You are having students segregated by their color, by their sexuality, by their any number of filters that an activist teacher can choose and say ‘so because of your skin color you are a problem, because of your skin color you will never make it in life, because of this intangible systemic problem in one of the greatest countries in the world,’ and to me, it’s to me extremely anti-Americanism, it’s anti-child and I believe it to be child abuse,” Adcock told WMAY. “Teach history, there’s no question about that, but when you begin filtering students, this becomes a problem and it’s a violation, a constitutional violation.” She said the curriculum can take many different names and forms, so she and others seeing similar trends in other parts of the state started the website AwakeIL.com as a way to share information with taxpayers, parents and educators about trends around the state. “We are going to preserve the integrity of our constitution, state and federal, and we’re going to take that divisive curricula and segregationist approach to education out of our classrooms,” she said.)

NBC5
— Toyota Will Stop Donating to Republicans Who Objected to Election Certification. The Lincoln Project announced it’s now buying ads against companies that donate to members of Congress who voted not to certify the election.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/toyota-will-stop-donating-to-republicans-who-objected-to-election-certification/2550399/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot in California to woo Big Tech, meet with San Francisco Mayor Breed | U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mary Miller hold fundraiser in Illinois tonight | First winners of state’s COVID-19 lottery announced – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-california-big-tech-marjorie-taylor-greene-illinois-spin-20210708-mwt5m5hji5bzvcmedo6isvxigy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-illinois-recreational-weed-sales-june-20210708-47w3u7pe2rbztjkf3ni3jnzzra-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-illinois-marijuana-first-consumption-lounge-20210708-5rt3h7mmvzh3zmskcoo37rtpq4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Park Ridge promotes cross-dressing.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-dress-law-changed-tl-0715-20210708-sotfqw3y3vgldpinwgj5nevwwe-story.html
— Toyota changes stand, says it will no longer contribute to the Republican legislators who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election victory – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-toyota-campaign-contributions-20210708-zouyxi27pfe3jjbhfabz6jvxfa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say state’s second credit bump shows ‘we are on the right track’ — but GOP warns against taking ‘victory lap’ S&P Global Ratings is the third credit firm to improve the state’s credit rating or outlook in the past 15 days after years of downgrades. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/7/8/22568910/illinois-s-p-standard-poor-upgrade-credit-bond-rating-wall-street-moodys-fitch
— Chicago inspector general questions bias in police hiring: 37% of applicants Black, 18% hired Joseph Ferguson says Chicago police officials need to ‘assess whether the tests and standards at each stage validly select for job-relevant skills and abilities.’ – Frank Main
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/7/8/22568683/chicago-police-hiring-bias-inspector-general-joseph-ferguson

WSPY
— Head of Kendall County Republican Party Jim Marter Reacts to President Biden’s Visit to Illinois – Ethan Kruger
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/head-of-kendall-county-republican-party-reacts-to-president-bidens-visit-to-illinois/article_85fe34c0-dfff-11eb-b464-5b22efa39a10.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Air Force Academy admits including ‘elements’ of critical race theory ‘canon’ Mark Green calls for removal of professor who promotes left-wing doctrine – Valerie Richardson
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/8/air-force-academy-critical-race-theory-elements-pa/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Moderation and tolerance, not radical action, can cure today’s racial divide – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/moderation-and-tolerance-not-radical-action-can-cure-todays-racial-divide

FOX NEWS
— MSNBC’s Joy Reid compares anti-CRT parents to segregationists, using children as ‘fodder’ The MSNBC host said parents are trying to ‘enforce their ultra-conservative, white-supremacist vision of America.’ – Lindsay Kornick
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/msnbcs-joy-reid-compares-anti-crt-parents-segregationists
— Florida couple sues ‘woke’ Catholic school to rescind $1.35 million donation after it ‘lost its way’ Parents across the country have pushed back against what they see as ‘woke’ indoctrination of students related to the teaching of critical race theory – Louis Casiano
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-couple-sues-woke-catholic-school-critical-race-theory
— Rep. Mace: ‘Marxist ideology’ should not be taught in American schools Rep Mace’s house recently was vandalized in a politically motivated attack
https://www.foxnews.com/media/rep-mace-marxist-ideology-should-not-be-taught

GOPUSA
— Democrat Rashida Tlaib Demands Defunding Of Border Patrol, ICE And DHS For Terrorizing ‘Migrants’
https://www.gopusa.com/democrat-rashida-tlaib-demands-defunding-of-border-patrol-ice-and-dhs-for-terrorizing-migrants/

HANNITY
— CRENSHAW: Far-Left Wants to ‘Indoctrinate Students to Believe Our Country is Irredeemably Racist’
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://hannity.com/media-room/crenshaw-far-left-wants-to-indoctrinate-students-to-believe-our-country-is-irredeemably-racist/

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Promotes Four More Years of Free Government Education as Teachers Union Pushes Critical Race Theory – WENDELL HUSEBØ
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2021/07/07/joe-biden-promotes-four-more-years-of-free-government-education-as-teachers-union-pushes-critical-race-theory/
— ‘American Marxism’ Is Mark Levin’s Most Important Book Ever – BRENT BOZELL III
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/07/08/exclusive-brent-bozell-american-marxism-is-mark-levins-most-important-book-ever/

DAILY CALLER
— Rep. Mace Goes After Teachers Union, Says ‘Marxist’ CRT Is ‘Being Shoved Down The Throats Of American Children’ – KYLE REYNOLDS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/08/rep-mac-teachers-union-marxist-crt-shoved-down-throats-american-children/
— Republicans Are Turning Up The Heat With Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills And The Reaction Is Hitting A Boiling Point – MICHAEL GINSBERG
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/07/republicans-critical-race-theory-andrew-sullivan-christopher-rufo/

TOWNHALL
— The Language Shift on Critical Race Theory is Officially Here – Katie Pavlich
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/07/08/the-language-shift-on-critical-race-theory-is-officially-here-n2592215

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Tuberville: No Money for Schools Teaching Critical Race Theory – Jack Gournell
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/criticalracetheory-schools-tuberville-alabama/2021/07/08/id/1027972/
— Rep. Mark Green Calls on Air Force to Fire Professor Over Critical Race Theory – Theodore Bunker
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mark-green-air-force-critical-race-theory/2021/07/08/id/1027952/

FEDERALIST
— Ibram X. Kendi Equates Parents Fighting Critical Race Theory To The KKK, Segregationists – Haley Strack
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/07/08/ibram-x-kendi-equates-parents-fighting-critical-race-theory-to-the-kkk-segregationists/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Who Are the Real Bullies on Race? – David Limbaugh
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.creators.com/read/david-limbaugh/07/21/who-are-the-real-bullies-on-race

POST MILLENNIAL
— ‘A Book About Whiteness’: 25 public school districts use children’s book that depicts ‘whiteness’ as evil. A new report shows that schools in twelve different states use material that pushes racial divisions as ideology. – Nick Monroe
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://thepostmillennial.com/25-public-school-districts-use-childrens-book-that-depict-whiteness-as-evil

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Disturbing Reports From US Troops and ROTC Cadets of “Woke” Military Priorities. Woke priorities are now trickling down to our troops, and reports are surfacing about some humiliating drills and exercises that boost neither morale nor preparedness among our service personnel. – Leslie Eastman
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/disturbing-reports-from-us-troops-and-rotc-cadets-of-woke-military-priorities/

EPOCH TIMES
— Remove Air Force Teacher Who Says She Teaches Critical Race Theory: Members of Congress – ZACHARY STIEBER
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/remove-air-force-teacher-who-says-she-teaches-critical-race-theory-members-of-congress_3893088.html

THE HILL
— GOP rep demands Air Force Academy professor be removed for teaching critical race theory – DOMINICK MASTRANGELO
(DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/562051-gop-rep-demands-air-force-academy-prof-be-removed-for-penning-op-ed-backing
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote anti-conservative women.
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/562098-gop-womens-group-dismisses-taylor-greene-and-boebert-as-carnival-barkers

NEW YORK POST
— Dems are losing the multiracial working class on basic lifestyle issues – Glenn H. Reynolds
https://nypost.com/2021/07/08/dems-are-losing-the-multiracial-working-class-on-basic-lifestyle-issues/

NEWSWEEK
— GOP Rep. Ken Buck Says Google ‘Chose the Winner’ in 2020 Election by ‘Changing Algorithm’
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-rep-ken-buck-says-google-chose-winner-2020-election-changing-algorithm-1608100

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Voters Want Schools To Teach Traditional Values (DIERSEN: Who is leading the fight against CRT in your school district?)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2021/most_voters_want_schools_to_teach_traditional_values

SALON
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he suspects GOP knew of Jan. 6 insurrection plans: “I saw the threats” “I brought my gun and kept my staff home and told my wife to stay in the apartment … I saw the threats” – JON SKOLNIK
https://www.salon.com/2021/07/07/adam-kinzinger-says-he-suspects-gop-knew-of-jan-6-insurrection-plans-i-saw-the-threats/

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.