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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2001
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan lists its leadership and editorial staff including Publisher and Editor Linda Ritchie, Opinion Editor Mark Duran Samuels, and Operations Manager Dennis DeRossett, noting the paper is part of Lee Enterprises.
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr notes a UCSB study in PNAS showing race is not an innate inevitability but a learned behavior. The research finds people misattribute words by color unless team context clarifies affiliations, suggesting discrimination stems from cognitive shortcuts rather than fate.
A compact quotation from John 3 3 urges readers that unless a person is born again they cannot see the kingdom of God The line reflects a biblical teaching about spiritual renewal and faith as a doorway to divine realms
Samuel Clemens notes that today s quotation contrasts dam and Eve gaining many advantages, chiefly escaping teething. The remark reflects a playful view on early human trials and childhood discomfort, using biblical figures to illustrate elementary human experiences.
The policy invites signed letters up to 250 words addressing current issues. Include telephone number for verification, not published. Names and cities are published. Edits may be made. Poetry, mass submissions, libelous or personal attacks are excluded.
Ms Blakleys class from Carbondale Community High School thanks Ms Karen Mullins and volunteers at the Southern Illinois Humane Society for a kindness filled interaction with homeless animals. Students and rabbits hamsters puppies dogs kittens cats participated including two wheelchair bound students who walked and held animals. A kitten perched on Mae Austins shoulder for over 15 minutes as it purred. Kevin Steele crafted yam balls for the cats and kittens to play with. Rick Parker teaching assistant Murphysboro.
A reader voices concern over NAFTA impacts on U S jobs noting expected plant closures and farm price declines. The letter also recounts a widow’s benefits discrepancy after a spouse’s death, urging reform in Social Security timing and eligibility.
The editorial weighs in on the snagged nomination of Eugene Scalia to be solicitor at the Labor Department. Democrats resist an up or down vote, citing politics over policy, while supporters praise his qualifications and AFL-CIO opposition flags his stance. The piece defends presidential prerogative in appointing key aides.
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