Supreme Court backs PAC money in politics says editor
The Southern Illinoisan editor denounces the Supreme Court for endorsing unlimited PAC funding to buy influence. He warns of a vicious cycle where money buys candidates, then more money fuels campaigns, shifting power from the people to buyers, and calls the court’s stance lunacy and dangerous to democracy. He cites abortion, crime, education, and welfare as part of broader cultural harms he links to court decisions.
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Southern Illinoisan
U. S. Supreme Court
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Pacs
Supreme Court
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Carbondale Pool Upgrade Opens Doors to All Residents
The Carbondale Park District gains the Jackson County YMCA building for 275000 and a public pool. It faces decisions on maintenance fees and transportation to serve low income and east side families, urging a shuttle plan or rider program to boost access. Independent observers commend the deal and urge inclusive outreach.
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Carbondale Park
Chester
Jackson County Ymca
Carbondale
George Whitehead
Ymca Board
Carbondale Area
Perry rural roads could modernize under unit district
County officials argue a unit district would fix uneven property tax distribution and improve road planning by bringing eight relic road districts under county control. A single or two super districts offer a quicker alternative but lose county accountability.
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Perry County
Pinckneyville
Tamaroa
Hepburn style steel shot debate sparks hunter critique
Mark J. Scerena of Herrin objects to selective steel shot rules. He argues for uniform use across public and private waterfowl lands, criticizing the DOC and club influence while citing lead poisoning and Lacassine studies. He urges fair designation of non toxic shot areas and questions environmental impact statements.
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Crab Orchard
Union County
D.O.C
Louisiana
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mr. Rendleman
Mark J. Scerena
Herrin
Small schools do well in Illinois education debate
John K. Williams, superintendent of Glendale C. C. School District 160 in Carbondale, argues that small elementary districts offer strong classroom environments and favorable teacher student ratios. He cautions editorials against labeling small districts as inferior and urges fair consideration of their programs in reform discussions.
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Southern Illnoisan
Illinois
John K. Williams
Glendale C. C
Carbondale
Political Payoff Dreamer Seeks PAC Backing
A speaker declares readiness to seek any office if financed by a political action committee. He vows to sponsor pro or anti liberal agendas based on funding, admits willingness to burn authors, and predicts swift public persuasion. He forecasts short tenure once personal gain balances power. Steve Schneiderman.
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Southern Illinoisan
Supreme Court
PAC
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Steve Schneiderman
Carbondale
Woodchuck harmed by steel jaw leghold trap near Cove Hollow
Marc Cohen calls for action after finding a woodchuck with crushed rear legs and dried blood in a spring hike by Cedar Lake. He urges readers to contact congressmen in support of H.R. 1797 to outlaw steel jaw traps and to treat creatures as guardians rather than torturers.
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Southern Illinoisan
Cove Hollow
Cedar Lake
Marc Cohen
Carbondale
Tip of Illinois Health nurses praise in warm letter
A reader thanks TIP personnel from Tip of Illinois Health Services for home nursing care after an 89 year old mother’s January surgery. Dr. Clifford Coleman directed social services to Memorial Hospital Carbon Dale, prompting nurses to travel snowbound roads in zero temperatures to provide care at home. The letter highlights caring, capable service and patient recovery at home.
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Southern Illinoisan
Tip of Illinois Health Services
Clifford Coleman
Social Service
Carbondale
Memorial Hospital
Tip
White Males and Discrimination Claims in Action
Tom Teepen argues the Justice Department targets affirmative action with a colorblind approach, detailing race and income disparities to suggest white males are an oppressed class. He questions the policy, its historical context, and the broader social impact of challenging affirmative action.
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Cox News Service
U.S. Justice Department
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District of Columbia
Justice
Justice Department
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
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