Playoff Hope Inspires Regional High School Teams
An editorial lauds commitment and excellence as key to life and sports success. It highlights Johnston City rthine and Benton Rangers as undefeated, lists area teams in The Southern Illinoisan coverage, and uses Vince Lombardi quotes to urge dedication, resilience, and viewing effort as the true measure of winning, beyond playoff outcomes.
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Send them back to the Middle East argument spreads
Leonard Pitts Jr argues against Mona Charen s call to expel Arabs and Muslims from the United States. He warns ethnic profiling and mass surveillance threaten American ideals and history will judge the nation by its actions in hard times. Pitts notes past infringements and questions how to reassure a loyal American Muslim trucker who defends rights for all.
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Middle East
Mona Charen
Charen
Congress
France
John Adams
America
Todays Verse Ad Reflects Apostles Teaching Bond
An advertisement titled Todays Verse references devotion to apostolic teaching fellowship breaking of bread and prayer as core church activities. It emphasizes communal worship and shared spiritual practice among believers in a concise notice.
Quote on class, racism and protection through oppression
The speaker condemns how some believe family and community security relies on oppressing others. The idea that some must suffer to enable others to live well is presented as a brutal social injustice. The passage critiques systemic inequality and its human cost.
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Tolstoy and the flag in wartime reflections
A Southern Illinoisan reader invokes Tolstoy to critique war and nuclear weapons. The letter contrasts lethal government actions with moral duty, praising military families and the flag as a symbol of freedom earned, not merely ornament. It honors those serving and pledges gratitude to military members and their families.
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