Letters to the Editor on Clinton Lewinsky and credibility
The letter argues Clinton faced relentless right wing attacks since taking office. It questions Lewinsky testimony and the infamous dress, asking if she was a pawn or participant, while urging restraint from infidelity bias. The writer cites Roosevelt and Mercer to defend Clinton’s leadership amid partisanship. Charles McGhee University Park.
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Clinton
Rght
Ms. Lewinsky
Kenneth Starr
Mr. Clinton
Perps
Franklin Roosevelt
Lucy Mercer
Charles McGhee
University Park
Steger reader urges Rep. Scully tax relief and reform
In a letter to The Star Anthony Rossi supports State Rep. F. Scully for sponsoring a bill to spread school funding costs across all Illinois taxpayers. He argues current property taxes hurt Will County homeowners and warns of sales and weak responses from gubernatorial candidates. He calls for accountability from local officials and denounces a mayoral fundraiser and Castle Candy Co. dealings.
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Star
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Steger
F. Scully
Illinois
Saas
Will County
Glenn Poshard
George Ryan
Scully
Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights
Ciambrone
Bloom Township
Castle Candy Co
Bob Grossi
Skyline
Crook Relief Fund
Protests over ward system and minority representation in Peoria
A reader criticizes Aldermen Perez McCoy and district wards, arguing the ward system remains confusing and biased against minorities. The letter cites cumulative voting flaws, cites 1995 ward election totals, and challenges claimed constituent motives behind voting patterns while urging accountability and better black enterprise support on the East Side.
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Perkins
East Side
Ald. Perez
Ald. McCoy
Peoria
Dean Nardi
Why Domestic Violence Has No Excuses The Law
A reflective discussion on domestic violence examining who is labeled abuser, why both partners may engage in violence, societal biases, and the vital need to seek help. The piece stresses anger as a trigger, warns that violence breaches the law, and urges victims and abusers to obtain assistance from authorities.
Zippergate's impact on state politics diminishes in scope
Diane Ross reports from Springfield on Clinton grand jury disclosures, media coverage, and public reaction to Zippergate. The piece notes potential effects on Illinois campaigns, the role of Internet privacy concerns raised by State Rep. Ara Feigenholtz, and the broader fatigue with political scandals amid November elections.
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White House
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Richard M. Nixon
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Hillary
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General Assembly
Chicago
al Gore
Springfield
Zippergate
Ara Feigenholtz
Dearborn
Mich
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Feigenholtz
Internet Privacy Advisory Committee
Diane Ross
Statehouse News Service
The
Star
Cumulative voting cautions against ward bid failures
A voter argues that even with seven votes cast in seven elections, securing 436 votes in a ward would not guarantee victory under cumulative voting. The remark highlights the method's potential to alter outcomes across multiple contests.
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