Editorial policies and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor James Bennett outline letters to Voice of the Reader limits and signing requirements. Contact info includes postal, fax, and email for submissions plus tips, subscription rates, and ad placement details for The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale IL.
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Letter to the Editor on IHSA steroid testing
A reader challenges IHSA to implement serious drug testing for high school athletes. The writer argues some coaches tolerate steroids and growth hormones, citing rapid muscle gains from mediocre Grade school players. They urge influential backs to push for meaningful testing and real consequences.
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Liberal reasoning a puzzler Dear Editor
Letter writer criticizes liberal Congress members for appealing to terrorists and inviting dialogue with enemies. Compares actions to Lyndon Johnson quote and questions the strategy of showing common ground to avert attacks.
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Can the conspiracy theories and stick to the facts
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues journalists should abandon conspiracy theories about the Bush White House and Karl Rove and instead stick to verified facts. He notes the Wilson Plame affair was overstated, calls for media self examination, and cites Blumenthal and others urging accountability in reporting.
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World Trotting Derby faces purse shake up at Du Quoin
The World Trotting Derby at Du Quoin risks disruption as Illinois negotiates breaking up the purse for Illinois bred horses only. The event, tied to the fairgrounds fast Magic Mile track, draws national attention each September and its future hinges on state funding decisions.
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Columnist schedule listed for The Southern Illinoisan
The Tuesday through Sunday columnist lineup includes Leonard Pitts Jr on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jim Muir on Thursday, David Broder on Friday, James Bennett Mona Charen and Jim Davidean on Saturday, and Clarence Page James Kilpatrick Ann Coulter and Molly Ivins on Sunday.
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