The Southern Illinoisan Editorial and Contact Details
Editorial and reader policy details for The Southern Illinoisan based in Carbondale Illinois include staff contacts Publisher Dennis DeRossett Managing Editor Gerald Garcia Opinion Editor Jeff Smyth plus Voice of the Reader The Vent submission rules and letters guidelines with addresses and phone numbers for submissions subscriptions and ads.
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Thanksgiving reflections and family memories from a community page
The Thanksgiving piece recalls family rituals and traditions with anecdotes about relatives and a grandmother’s bread, a grandpa’s silver dollars, and warm memories of the holiday season. It emphasizes gratitude and shared moments across generations.
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Thanksgiving reflections in Southern Illinois
A reflective piece on Thanksgiving values, highlighting family warmth and humility while noting hunger affecting millions, including children. It calls for service to the needy, awareness of hardship, and gratitude as communities prepare for holiday shopping and seasonal bustle.
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U S Ecocide in the Persian Gulf program in Carbondale
Lauret Toussart invites readers to a Dec 12 program at SIUC Student Center on U S Ecocide in the Persian Gulf co sponsored by the Sierra Club Peace Coalition and Student Environmental Center. The discussion follows claims that war caused environmental devastation in the Gulf region and highlights wildlife and ecological risks.
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Seasons of giving and light over commerce
A caller urges turning holiday shopping into acts of kindness and community support. Suggestions include visiting elderly neighbors, donating goods or money, performing music, or offering services. The letter condemns security fears and corporate excess, urging mindful spending and charitable contributions. It also blasts IDOT for a road project, warning of environmental and cultural damage and urging readers to contact representatives.
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Gay linguists amid fear and policy critique in U S military
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts critiques the Dont Ask Dont Tell policy after seven Arabic and Korean linguists were discharged for being gay. He argues the policy sacrifices expertise during a time of terrorism threats, calling for open service and warning against equating sexual orientation with security risk.
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