AltWeeklies Wire
Looking for Lessons in a Droughtnew
Southern Illinois has been so dry, it makes you think.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
09-20-2007 |
Food+Drink
In Vietnam, Peace Gets Its Chancenew
For now, people are happy making money -- but how long will that last?
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
01-26-2007 |
Commentary
Buy a Bullnew
What can the 38th Annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale teach women about picking the right daddy for their babies?
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
03-17-2006 |
Commentary
Finding Hope in Summer Readingnew
Reading about cities reveals the good that is in them, and shows how they solve their problems through the leadership of those who decide what personal role to play.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-17-2005 |
Commentary
You Can't 'Nuke' Global Warmingnew
New studies add evidence that nuclear power
causes more problems than it solves. One of them is the health risks caused by even low-level doses of radiation.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
07-15-2005 |
Commentary
Why Is Illinois So Stingy to Its Oldsters?new
Medicaid reimbursements to Illinois nursing homes rank 47th in the nation. Nonprofit nursing homes are especially hard hit -- and they’re protesting the governor’s refusal to address this problem.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
04-22-2005 |
Commentary
Time to Speak Out Against Nuclear Powernew
People concerned about a safe environment and a sane energy future should speak in opposition to the construction of a second nuclear power plant in Clinton, Ill.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
04-15-2005 |
Commentary
Southern Illinois Wilderness Needs Federal Protectionnew
Three areas of the Shawnee National Forest have been passed over for protection by the U.S. Forest Service so many times that it makes the president of Illinois Times wonder whether somebody wants two-by-fours out of these trees or a new playground for four-wheelers.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
10-08-2004 |
Commentary
Nuke Plant Proposal Fails to Raise Flagsnew
Chicago-based Exelon Corp. is seeking the first new construction permit for a nuclear power plant in the U.S. since the near-disaster at Three Mile Island 25 years ago, and terrorist concerns don't seem to be at issue.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
09-10-2004 |
Commentary
Schools Need Courageous Politicsnew
Illinois public schools need more money. Raising it requires a politician brave enough to take a traditionally unpopular position: The burden for education funding must be shifted from property to income tax.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-12-2004 |
Commentary
