Obama Barnard speech sparks pander debate at commencement
Mona Charen criticizes President Obama for using a female audience to push feminist themes at Barnard College. She cites memory of New York policy shifts, challenges to equal pay, and claims NIH trials included women, while urging readers to question liberal narratives and political pandering.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Southern Illinois Voice
Readers are urged to submit signed letters on current issues by email or mail. Letters must include a telephone number for verification, though only names and hometowns are published. The paper may edit letters and will not publish libelous or mass submissions.
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Officials contact list for Illinois lawmakers and reps
A compiled directory lists U S Senators Kirk and Durbin, U S Representatives Costello Shimkus Bost Bradley and Costello, and State Senators Forby Luechtefeld and State Representatives Phelps Bost Bradley Costello. Includes phone numbers and web or email references for each official.
Proactive policing praised by Marion sergeant Hightower
Sgt Angelo Hightower of the Marion Police Department argues in a winning letter that crime prevention beats sole enforcement. He traces his motivation to 1993, notes his family CPS roots and Chicago badge legacy, and says he aims to rise to chief.
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Golden Pen voting crowns Sgt Angelo Hightower for police work letter
Sgt Angelo Hightower of Marion wins the Golden Pen by a 188 vote tally among Southern Illinoisan readers and the southern dot com. Betty Pharr and Marvin Teel finish with 93 and 48 votes in Marion or other departments. Hightower juggles police duties with Marion school board meetings and shares two sons with his partner.
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Winning Letter Good professional service is key
A police officer urges redefining proactive policing from raw arrest totals to addressing root causes. He stresses early intervention with at risk youth, community trust building, and responsible, quality service as essential to crime reduction and public safety. He argues that indicators like arrests alone miss the broader goal.
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