The Southern Illinoisan Editorial and Contact Notice
The Southern Illinoisan announces contact options for readers and staff. Publisher Dennis DeRossett Managing Editor Gerald Garcia Opinion Editor Jeff Smyth invite letters under 250 words via mail email and phone, with policy details and submission rules.
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Vatican urged to strengthen abuse policy across church
The Dallas Morning News argues the Vatican must tighten and uniformly apply the U S bishops Dallas plan on sexual abuse to protect children, punish negligent bishops, and ensure civil authorities prosecute clerics. It calls for clear definitions, lay advisory boards, and swift action against credibly accused priests.
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Illinois Democrats clash over Gore Ryan and Blagojevich debate
Voter letters allege selective amnesia and double standards among Illinois Democrats. They contrast Jim Ryan with Blagojevich, praise Ryan as attorney general and governor candidate, and urge voters to back Ryan Hawkinson citing consistency on coal technology and job creation in Southern Illinois.
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Political letters invite candidates' views by Oct 28
The Southern Illinoisan says political letters from readers will be accepted through Oct 28 with letters appearing in the section through Oct 31. The piece notes past Illinois political corruption cases across both major parties and urges balanced scrutiny of candidates.
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Snoop Dogg’s clean up a hollow gesture amid hip hop legacy
Leonard Pitts Jr notes Snoop Dogg’s claim to sobriety rings hollow as rap culture’s early 1990s shock values clashed with calls for responsibility. The columnist argues the change stems from fatherhood and public image, not a full moral pivot, and contrasts it with earlier industry neglect of youth welfare.
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