Golden Pen Award voting opens for August letters
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote online or by mail for the Golden Pen Award for August letters. Finalists include Barbara K. Burns, Syl Vanek, and Christine Mize. Voting ends September 8 with a gold pen prize and editor column recognition.
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Tragic arc of Javaris Crittenton and violence myth
The profile of Javaris Crittenton shifts from NBA journeyman to suspect in a fatal drive by shooting. The column analyzes youths, race, and violence, arguing that young black men struggle to prove manhood through risk and gun use. Experts urge communities to offer constructive pathways to reduce violence.
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Readers Shine Light on Local Issues in Letters Policy
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor rules including 250 word limit, signing with hometown, and a verification telephone number. No news reporting is done. contact details and editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton are listed for submission and inquiries.
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Illinois lawmakers contact list with multiple officials
A compact list of Illinois senators and representatives with district office and Capitol phone numbers and email/Web contacts for U S Senator Mark Kirk U S Representative John Shimkus U S Representative Jerry Costello State Senator Gary Forby State Senator David Luechtefeld State Representative Brandon Phelps State Representative Mike Bost State Representative Jerry F Costello including district and office details and online addresses.
F word use in PG 13 sparks adult maturity debate
A reader questions The Southern Illinoisan article on allowing the F word in non sexual use in PG 13 films. They argue swearing signals vulgar vocabulary not adulthood and urge culture preservation and less tolerant cinema language.
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In God we trust is a lie letters to the editor
A reader argues that the slogan In God we trust on currency is a false claim about national belief. He states he personally does not believe in God but asks for tolerance toward believers and questions universal trust in the deity. He urges adherence to intellectual honesty and to avoid misrepresenting others' beliefs.
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Middle class on the tax burden and fairness
A reader argues for taxing the rich more to balance the budget and diminish burden on middle and lower income groups. They urge crackdown on loopholes and IRS scrutiny, claiming the rich pay little relative to their income and calling for a fairer tax system.
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