Debates Shape Electorate In 12th District Race
The Southern Illinoisan hosts a town hall style Congressional Debate September 20 at Marion Cultural and Civic Center with candidates Paula Bradshaw William Enyart and Jason Plummer. Doors open 6 p.m. debate 7 to 8 30 p.m. Readers may submit questions by September 17 for possible inclusion.
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Belleville
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Carbondale
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O'Fallon
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Thesouthern.com
Belleville News-Democrat
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Lindenwood University
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Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Steven A. Douglas
Jonesboro
Washington, D.C
Letters to the Editor Policy for Local Readers
The policy states letters are limited to 50 words and must be signed with a telephone number for publication. Submissions are via typing or email. Editors reserve the right to edit. Poetry is not printed. News tips to report from specific area codes are provided.
Officials Contact Details for Illinois Leaders
Government contact list includes Governor Pat Quinn offices in Springfield and Chicago, U S Senator Dick Durbin, and U S Senator Mark Kirk with phone numbers and web addresses. It provides locations at State House, James R. Thompson Center, and Senate offices plus direct lines and URLs.
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Chicago
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Democrats Step Back on Israel Platform Rift
MONACHAREN notes a volatile moment at the Democratic National Convention over recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and reinserting God. The piece argues the party’s shifting stance shows growing hostility to Israel, cites Gallup data, and traces leadership’s evolving positions on Israel and the Palestinian issue.
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Jewish Journal
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Robert Wexler
Florida
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Politico
U.S
Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian Authority
Mahmoud Abbas
United States
Hamas
West Bank
Gaza
Golden Pen finalists named for August letters to editor
Voting underway for the August Golden Pen award with online and mail options. Finalists include Donald E. Julian, Gunnar Thoren, and Allen Arbeiter, each offering views on juvenile institutions, constitutional rights, and Gov. Quinn’s Chicago stance. Votes due by 9 a.m. Sept. 14.
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Carbondale
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