Editorial Board and staff of Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan lists its leadership team with Publisher and Editor Linda Ritchie, Opinion Editor Mark Duran Samuels, and Operations Manager Dennis DeRossett, detailing roles at the Lee Enterprises newspaper.
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Pragmatic rethink on foreign policy and arms sales
The piece urges shifting strategy in Israel Palestine and Iraq sanctions, arguing current policy fails and calling for new ideas. It notes Bush Clinton contrasts, European reactions, and cites a August arms sales study showing US dominance at 18.6 billion dollars amid global sales. It praises the Marshall Plan and questions nation building.
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Extermination Backed by Divine Command in Joshua 11
A biblical verse discusses hardening hearts to battle Israel, leading to destruction without mercy as commanded to Moses. The passage frames divine instruction guiding the fate of adversaries in the conflict described in Joshua chapter eleven.
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Quote on heroes revealed by crisis and character
A reflection on how great moments do not form heroes or cowards but reveal what already lies within. Subtle shifts in daily life expose our true strength or weakness, with a crisis finally showing who we have become.
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County weighs own ambulance service for Franklin County
County officials debate restoring a government run ambulance system after loss of one of two providers. Prompt access remains vital if emergency care shrinks with potential hospital and clinic cuts. Some towns may opt out. West Frankfort could model a countywide plan with fire department assets. The issue demands open minded, research driven discussion beyond politics.
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Redistricting map draws mixed lines in Southern Illinois
The Southern Illinoisan highlights how the new State Redistricting Commission map shifts Union County into separate districts for Anna and Jonesboro, splitting communities and preserving regional divides. The piece criticizes the process as partisan and unrepresentative, noting continued disruption to Southern Illinois political cohesion.
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