by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Lowe’s Corporate Execs have caved in, as of today, to a muslim-hating group, taking their commercials off the “reality show” portraying an American Muslim family. But, all across the television stations, cable and otherwise,…
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For Sale – The Government of the U.S.
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Republicans very loudly proclaim their mission to shrink government by eradicating as many departments as possible – and one wonders – impossible. But how can they shrink government when the plutocrats – the Kochs, Waltons,…
Merry Christmas
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Enjoy It While You Can
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL As we see the Holidays “coming at us” all around, we remember too well the hectic-ness, cleaning, cooking and baking, writing Christmas cards, inviting family and friends to celebrations, gathering the Christmas lists from…
An Open Letter to the Springdale Management Authority, Board of Directors & Cemetery Manager
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by Elaine & George Hopkins, Peoria, IL We support protecting the Springdale Savanna. It’s a piece of Illinois history that deserves to be left alone. Please keep the existing agreement with the state IDNR. The Savanna should not be used…
First 100 Days
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by Lori Curtis Luther, Peoria County Administrator Thanksgiving Day marks my 100th day as Peoria County’s Administrator. Reflecting on the past 100 days, I certainly have much to be thankful for since August 16, 2011. First, I would like to…
They Hated Roosevelt too. Remember?
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL With more that 25 million unemployed, the poverty rate moving upward every month, corporations going overseas, and many small businesses turning belly up, I think it is appropriate to take a backward glance to the…
The reason for the season
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Bullying? Sexual Harassment?
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL On C-Span recently, I watched Anita Hill being honored at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of her testimony against Clarence Thomas’ appointment to the Supreme Court. It was a valuable afternoon of insights…
Let Us Prey
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By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL h I hold no brief for Mormonism, and I’m not particularly fond of Mitt Romney. But when Christian leaders call it a cult, I find it appropriate to cite Hanlon’s Razor: “Never attribute to malice…