Voices rally for Moore tornado relief across region
Our views urge Southern Illinois and nearby communities to aid Moore Oklahoma City area after the devastating tornado. The piece recalls Harrisburg 2011 and Joplin 2011, cites Red Cross Salvation Army and local bars mobilizing relief, and invites readers to contribute via The Southern Illinoisan and its site.
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Oklahoma City
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Tri-State
Murphysboro
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
17Th Street Bar and Grill
Southern Illinoisan
Thesouthern.com
Joplin
Letters to the Editor Policy for The Southern Illinoisan
The policy states letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed with a verifiable phone number. Submissions may be edited, should avoid libel or personal attacks, and can be sent via mail or email to Voice of the Reader at The Southern Illinoisan. Contact numbers are provided for region residents.
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Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan PO
Carbondale
Thesouthern
Illinois political reps contact list
Officials include Governor Pat Quinn in Springfield and Senator Dick Durbin in Chicago with phone numbers. Also Sen Mark Kirk Rep John Shimkus Rep William Enyart and State Senator Gary Forby listed with district offices and contact web pages.
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Pat Quinn
Springfield
State House
Chicago
James R. Thompson
W. Randolph
Tragedy Near Stonewall Inspires Pitts Essay
Leonard Pitts Jr addresses the fatal shooting of Mark Carson in Greenwich Village, near the Stonewall Inn, urging reflection on anti gay violence and public acceptance. He cites Jason Collins and other public figures to argue for courage and visibility in gay rights culture.
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Elliot Morales
Carson
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Greenwich Village
Morales
Stonewall Inn
Jason Collins
Crystal Wright
Mike Francesca
Collins
Armstrong Williams
Mark Carson
Williams
Religion, policy, and a plea for tolerant understanding
In a Letter to the Editor, the writer links U S domestic and foreign policy to the Boston Marathon attack and other jihad events. They urge distinguishing religions by history and founders, condemn violence, and call for free exercise of religion, foreign aid tied to nonviolence, and support for all nonviolent faiths publicly and privately.
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Heartbeat OF America
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Ellen DeGeneres
Zachary Quinto
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