Letters Policy for Voice of the Reader Page
A policy note outlines submission rules for Letters to the Voice of the Reader. Letters must be signed and include a verification telephone number, may be edited by the paper, and should be addressed to the Voice of the Reader. Contact details for editors, reporters, and elected officials are listed.
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Southern Illinois
P.O
Carbondale
Thesouthern
Stalin
Hitler
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Mussolini
Illinois
USA
Lincoln’s 1841 letter reveals deep despair and partner's bid talk
The Lincoln Log notes on January 23, 1841 Abraham Lincoln writes to John T. Stuart about Stuart’s potential re election bid and confesses a severe mood crash saying he is the most miserable man living. He comments that remaining as he is feels impossible and death or improvement seems likely.
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Lincoln
John T. Stuart
Stuart
The
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
SIUC research headlines signal regional future progress
The paper notes SIUC Carbondale shows growing news coverage beyond athletics, underscoring progress toward the goal in the Southern at 150 master plan of ranking among the nation's top 75 research institutions by 2019. It cites SIUC’s current position at 101st in research institution rankings as proof.
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Enders
Rees
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Saluki
SIUC
Carbondale
SIUC Ranks 107th in 2006 R&D Expenditures Growth at SIU Park
The 2006 NSF report shows a jump for Southern Illinois University Carbondale on total research and development spending. The 42 acre SIU Research Park near Pleasant Hill Road and U S 51 will gain a new road by December 2009 to spur development and access the south campus.
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National Science Foundation
Carbondale
SIUC
SIU
Southern Illinois Research Park
Pleasant Hill Road
Canadian National Railroad
U.S. 51
Kyle Harfst
Siuc Office of Economic and Regional Development
VOICE OF THE READER FROM CARBONDALE
A reader recalls overheard political smearing and argues residents get what they voted for. He cites crumbling schools potholes and a free ride for a Chicago senior on a bail out transit program as consequences of local voting.
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Chicago
Turn the USA around To the Editor
A letter urges a return to constitutional principles and questions government controls citing the Real ID Act of 2008 and trade policy. The writer criticizes politicans and advocates voting to turn the country toward stronger constitutional adherence and grassroots liberty.
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Congress
Ron Paul
Canada
Mexico
USA
America
Williamson County sales tax support letter urges vote
A resident advocates for a 1 percent sales tax in Williamson County to fund schools and argue property taxes are less fair. The writer cites Marion Mayor Robert Butler’s opposition, aligns with Dr. Hudgens on tax impact, and urges supporters to shop in the county to boost revenue for schools while calling for proper maintenance after approval.
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Williamson County
Marion
Robert Butler
Dr. Hudgens
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Chicago
Butler
Southern stereotypes drive political theater in South Carolina
Kathleen Parker analyzes how politicians and pundits rely on race, flags, and regional clichés in South Carolina. She notes Confederate symbolism, media scrutiny, and the clash between out-of-state candidates and local voters, arguing race remains central to political discourse in the state.
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South Carolina
al Haneca
Wachinetan Cossionas S.C
Tiuuou
Aoipiul
Diddy
Ho-hum
Parker
John Edwards
Mill Village
Maurice
Columbia
Gomer
Gussie
South
Barack Obama
Mike Huckabee
Huckabee
John McCain
McCain
Statehouse
Myrtle Beach
Arkansas
Howard Dean
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