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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2025
Page
12
William L. Evans Jr longtime publisher of Paxton Media Group and executive editor Perry Boxx and editor Marilyn Halstead are named in a historical notice noting Evans death in 1893. The item outlines leadership roles and affiliations within the paper.
A concise articulation of the First Amendment limits on Congress establishing religion or impeding free exercise of religion, and protecting freedom of speech press assembly and petition for grievances to the government.
The piece argues MAGA is a distinct right bloc within the GOP, not monolithic, and that Trump often ignores its ideology. It compares to Reagan era tensions, notes formations like American Moment and Project 2025, and cites cases from DoD staffing to tech, FBI, and Israel policy. It frames Trumpism as a psychological loyalty phenomenon rather than a Reaganlike philosophy.
The article surveys a Democratic Party in disarray with 63 percent rating favorability souring. It highlights Zahran Mamdani as a potential catalyst for a leftward shift, while noting a surge of young challengers like Liam Elkind and Luke Bronin. It cites Nadler, Larson, Sherman, Rakov, Chakrabarti and Pelosi as targets or supporters of renewal, urging fresh voices over the old guard to energize voters ahead of elections.
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters for Viewpoints. Published letters require a daytime phone number signature and address and are edited for clarity. Limit to 300 words. mail to Viewpoints 600 Halfway Road Marion IL 62959 or email letters thesouthern com. one letter per month.
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