Commentary
Serving St. Joseph, Ogden, Allerton, Broadlands, Fithian, Homer and Royal, Illinois with opinions on local and regional topics.
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Commentary: Rely on love
By Zainab Susi The month of February is all about LOVE. One of my favorite authors Gary Zukav wrote, “Eventually,…
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Commentary: There is no place safe anymore
By Zainab Susi There’s no place safe anymore! I have no words to describe how someone could plan to shoot…
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Commentary: As a society, we cannot forget this
By Zainab Susi May 24, 2022 was another horrible and unforgettable day in US history. I am so deeply sorry…
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Commentary: What America needs now is laws that regulate guns
My Facebook and Instagram feed tonight is the same as everyone else’s. You’ve sent your thoughts and prayers; posted a…
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Commentary: Ramadan Mubarak
By Zainab Susi Ramadan Mubarak to all the Muslims around the world. For those who don’t know, Ramadan is an…
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Commentary: Racist social media video once again shows there is work to be done in rural town
Quaint. It’s a word used by every realtor throughout the Midwest. Every Chamber of Commerce member uses this word to…
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Commentary: The strength of a Ukraine
By Zainab Susi The entire world is watching Russia invade Ukraine. No words can describe how Ukrainian lives have changed…
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Commentary: This snow is the chance for kids to be kids
There are two things I remember about snow as a child: one I considered good and the other I considered…
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Commentary: Harassment and ridicule from the stands of area athletic events
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In these trying and turbulent times, new normals are seemingly established every day. There are challenges…
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Commentary: Why we are still talking about voting rights in 2022
Like many white children in the 1980’s and 1990’s, I knew Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for calling on…
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