Hunger and homelessness hit Southern Illinois hard
In a Christmas focus, the Voice of the Southern reflects on hunger and homelessness in Southern Illinois. It highlights job losses at Carbondale and Du Quoin facilities, rising food bank needs, and urges support for the Family Crisis Center in Herrin, noting the shelter’s precarious finances and the appeal for donations.
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Jody Perrotto
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Perrotto
Peggy Russell
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Obama era clashes with Israel blamed in Cairo briefing
Mona Charen assesses U S reactions to Middle East shifts after a Cairo meeting with Mashaal and Abbas. She notes Hamas Abbas partnership, Egypt's 40 percent Islamist vote, Syria's crackdown, Iran's nuclear drive, Turkey's Islamist shift, and Panetta and Clinton criticisms of Israel while praising U S support for the state.
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Navi Pillay
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Egypt
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High Court
Belgium
Howard Gutman
SIU graduates make medical breakthrough and boost pride
Reader notes front page juxtaposed stories from SIU: Matt Reavill’s heart catheter breakthrough promising less invasive surgery, and a link between slipping sports results and SIU merchandise sales. The letter argues graduates’ impact outweighs win loss, citing Ray Fuller, 1958 SIU graduate, as a key figure in Prozac development.
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Voting Under Way for Golden Pen Award Finalists
Readers in The Southern Illinoisan and thesouthern.com can vote through Sunday for the November Golden Pen finalist. Dennis McPheron of Johnston City criticizes state lawmakers for allowing rate hikes by large utilities. Dominic Giafagleone of Carbondale cites coal emission mercury data urging the SIU Carbondale coal plant closure. Becky Robinson of Carbondale attacks ongoing smear campaigns against SIU Carbondale and Chancellor Rita Cheng.
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Dominic Giafagleone
Carbondale
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Rita Cheng
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Letters to the Editor Policy Clarified
Policy notice outlines letter submission rules for readers in Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County areas. Letters must be signed with phone verification and may be edited. Libelous personal attacks are not published. Contact editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton via emails or phones.
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Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Officials contact lines for Kirk Senate office
Officials contact details include U S Rep John district lines with phone numbers 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 for senate inquiries and constituent assistance.
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Jerry Costello
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