Commentary I was concerned yesterday when two business owners in our DownTown reported that they had tried to have AT&T cable installed, but were told by an AT&T representative that “the Mayor” had not given permission for the cable company to offer cable in DownTown Park Forest. This struck me[Read More…]
Opinion
Don’t Like ‘Illegal Immigrants’? Be Careful What you Wish For
I had the opportunity to see a preview of 9500 Liberty about a year ago. Met Eric Byler and Annabel Parker. Liked them both. Roger Ebert just published a review of the film, not yet released in Chicago, although it should be, soon. Here’s the question to ask yourself: What[Read More…]
Good News! Declaration of Independence Still a Hit
It seems especially reassuring that one of our most popular articles on ENEWSPF as of right now is the Declaration of Independence. We publish the Declaration every July 4, and some years the proclamation hardly gets any notice at all. This year was different. I’ll leave the possible reasons this[Read More…]
For Law Enforcement, Marijuana is ‘Where the Money Is’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2010. People often wonder why local law enforcement agencies will spend so many resources cracking down on marijuana. As this weekend’s superbly reported front-page piece in the Wall Street Journal explains, it really all comes down to money. IGO, Calif.—Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko, his budget under[Read More…]
Thanks to All for a Great 4th of July in Park Forest
The heat and humidity were incredible, but the spirit was awesome. Thanks to the many members of the public who enjoyed the parade, festivities in Central Park, and fireworks. We were spared rain this year, and, after last week, some respite from nasty weather was sweet. I want to extend[Read More…]
Myths And Falsehoods About Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court Nomination
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Media Matters for America has compiled an updated list of 38 myths and falsehoods about Solicitor General Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court nomination. Myth: Kagan banned military recruiters from Harvard Myth: Kagan is "anti-military" Myth: Kagan is "radical" Myth: Kagan’s praise for an Israeli Supreme Court justice shows she’s[Read More…]
Sharpton On Beck Rally: MLK ‘Exact Antithesis’ Of What These People Represent
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Glenn Beck’s planned "I Have a Scheme," rally: "Don’t protest that. Come and affirm."
New Report Shows Marijuana Arrests Unfairly Target Blacks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2010. On the same day that the California NAACP endorsed that state’s ballot initiative to end marijuana prohibition (now officially named Proposition 19), our allies at the Drug Policy Alliance released a new study that shines a light on the systemic racial bias behind marijuana arrests taking[Read More…]
President Obama Emphasizes Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform That Respects Civil Rights
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. In a speech at American University today, President Obama emphasized the need for federal immigration reform that respects the civil rights of those in this country. The American Civil Liberties Union strongly supports responsible reforms to U.S. immigration policy and calls on political leaders to ensure that[Read More…]
Where Do We Get the Illusion that Success in Business Means Success in Government?
One thing I’ve learned from my years as a Trustee in Park Forest: government is not a business, nor should it try to be. Government exists for the interests of those governed, to provide for public safety, as well as services deemed essential by those governed. The definition of “essential[Read More…]
