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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 2025

Page

11

Obituary notice for Paxton Media Group executive editor

William L. Evars Jr longtime publisher Perry Boxx executive editor and Marilyn Halstead editor are listed by Paxton Media Group with a death noted in 1893. The fragment hints at a staff obituary or memorial listing without full context or details.

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Congress Seeks Balance on Religion and Free Speech

The central issue centers on preserving the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses while protecting press, speech, assembly, and petition rights. Debates consider limits, protections, and government action in civic life.

Congress

Flag Burning Debate Prompts White House Pledge

The president vows to criminalize flag desecration under existing laws despite Supreme Court rulings in Texas v. Johnson and United States v. Eichman that flag burning is protected speech. He frames the move as restoring respect for the flag while urging school pledges and civic education.

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Local control over police as a check on executive power

The article argues that federalizing local police undermines the constitutional check of federalism, citing the 10th Amendment and the many decentralized police departments. It warns against deploying federal forces or a rapid reaction unit to enforce immigration laws, upholding local control as a safeguard for civil rights and democracy. It cites examples in Oakland, San Diego, Denver, and Los Angeles while noting limits and accountability mechanisms. Joel Day and Ernesto Verdeja of Notre Dame are quoted.

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