The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Page Contacts and Letters Policy
The Southern Illinoisan lists staff contacts for publisher editor Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors Gerald Garcia and Mark Duran, with submission channels for tips letters and feedback. It outlines circulation contacts, contact hours, classified and display ad contacts, and rules for letters to Voice of the Reader The Vent and submission guidelines including word limits and privacy notes.
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Political commentary on 2002 Illinois primary campaigns
The column urges civility in the sharp contest between Attorney General Jim Ryan and U.S. Representative Rod Blagojevich. It highlights contrasting views on abortion taxes and government spending while warning against negative campaigning. It quotes Lincoln and Kennedy to frame the election as a test of issue driven leadership.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Wisconsin State Agricultural Society
Jim Ryan
U.S
Rod Blagojevich
Ryan
Illinois
Blagojevich
Rod
Saluki
Jim Hart
SIUC
Jim
Rich Herrin
Bruce Weber
Bruce
St. Louis
Readers Letters Highlight Debate On War And Mental Health Funding
Letters praise Linda Krutsinger for Peace Coalition coverage while urging open debate on U S counterterrorism. Contributors warn endless war harms lives and rights, critique sanctions on social services, and call for humane policies and dialogue. They note 9 11 lessons, mental health funding cuts, and the impact on communities, schools, and government.
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Linda Krutsinger
Peace Coalition
United States
Iraq
Colombia
Gandhi
King
Israel
Palestine
International Tribunal
Milosevic
Tigers Recall Peoria State Run After Subtle Final Loss
A 1963 West Frankfort Tiger recalls the season ending near Peoria in the state tournament. The team finished second but left memories strong for fans and supporters. Special shout outs go to head coach Mike Mooneyham and assistants Irv Lukens Ron Nesler and John Sims. Cheerleaders and the loyal fan base are thanked for a year of memorable games.
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Tiger
Metropolis
West Frankfort
Tigers
Peoria
Mike Mooneyham
Irv Lukens
Ron Nesler
John Sims
Merciful justice and corporate crime in Texas court
Molly Mins laments perceived injustices in the Texas justice system while arguing for leniency in an Arthur Andersen case. The piece rails at hard sentences for white collar crime, contrasts Andrea Yates, and critiques policy and media on accountability, urging attention to corporate document handling and unequal punishment.
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Arthur Dwayne Andersen
Dwayne
Texas
Enron
Arthur Dwayne
Sunbeam Corp
Baptist Foundation
Andrea Yates
Yates
Jesse Helms
Law Review
New York Times
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Harvey Pitt
Securities and Exchange Commission
Robert Bartley
Wall Street Journal
Andersen
Washington, D.C
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