Editorial Page

by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Did you miss it? When members of Congress read the Constitution aloud recently, a number of members joined representatives of national organizations outside the Capitol to remind the country of the need for the Amendment which is not yet included. Within days, Justice Antonio Scalia...
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January 22nd Marks 38th Anniversary of Roe v Wade by Debbie Adlof, Editor/Owner Community Word, Peoria, IL   It’s no secret that our great country of America has always sought and/or fought to grant freedom to its people. In the beginning, “freedom” was only available to a select few: white male landowners.  From there our country has evolved...
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By Ed Klein, Peoria IL A recent report revealed that upwards of $1.1 billion is spent by U.S. taxpayers on medical, educational and other social benefits for illegal immigrants. Many communities are facing financial hardship because, in some cases they are bound by law to provide these services whether the recipient...
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By Delores Klein, Peoria, IL District 150 has renewed the debate about prayer in schools by talk of re-instating a “Moment of Silence.” Public discussion always seems to be phrased as if only Jewish and Muslim citizens or atheists would object. A “real” religious education is needed by our students and...
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It’s election time again. We’re all getting more than just a little tired of the TV commercials and billboards and mailers, and various ads. People moan and declare that they’re all crooks or that they have their own ego-driven agendas. Some decide that it doesn’t really matter who we elect...
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By Merle Widmer, Peoria County Board Member The schools blame the parents for poorly performing kids. The parents blame the schools for poorly performing schools. There is plenty of blame for both. But a closer examination is required. Where did the parent-parents come from? Let’s go back 2-3 generations. Didn’t...
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By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL If you read the paper or watch the news on TV, you are more than likely aware of the Phelps clan – those pustules on the face of humanity who hide behind the First Amendment to assault us with their homophobic venom at funerals of American...
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