Editorial Board Reflections on Self-Reliance and Satisfaction
The piece cites Adrienne Rich on how life satisfaction hinges on individual ingenuity self sufficiency and resourcefulness. It argues that waiting for life to provide happiness often leads to boredom and urges readers to rely on their own efforts.
State urges Duke Energy to tighten coal ash safeguards in South Carolina
South Carolina regulators press Duke Energy to close and manage coal ash ponds carefully after a controversial spill in North Carolina. Officials warn of toxic contaminants like arsenic and chromium and urge environmentally friendly, cost effective measures to protect water and tourism.
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South Carolina
Duke Energy
Anderson
Duke
Columbia
North Carolina
Dan River
Rockingham County
Egypt must change its repressive government now
Nine months after the army ousted Egypt's president, Gen. Abdel Fattah Sisi announced a bid for the presidency. The piece argues the United States should press Sisi to abandon repression and pursue political dialogue with opposition groups to restore long term stability and secure aid.
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Egypt
Abdel Fattah Sisi
United States
Sisi
Mohamed Morsi
Muslim Brotherhood
Obama
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
U.S
Politics and Easter Reflections From a Letter Writer
A reader uses Easter themes to compare biblical Pilate with modern politics. The letter links crucifixion and resurrection to political pressure, Obama and Kerry, and ends urging to stay out of politics while noting Jesus rose on the third day after Passover.
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Barack Obama
Lindsey Graham
John Kerry
Pontius Pilate
Judea
Israel
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Pilate
Putin
Public debate over penny sales tax for Aiken County schools
A letter criticizes the South Carolina rule restricting penny sales tax referenda to half the counties, arguing it harms Aiken County schools. It urges action by local officials, endorses Mike Stake for County Council District 2, and targets Sen. Lindsey Graham with sharp criticism of his record and influence.
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Aiken County
S.C
Ronald Reagan
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
Barack Obama
Congressional Quarterly
Obama
John Kerry
U.S
Richard Cash
Bill Connor
Nancy Mace
Mike Stake
County Council
Republican Party
Project Jackson
MOX fuel debate over lack of customers cited in Aiken letter
A letter from Maxine Dexter in the Aiken Standard argues MOX fuel made from weapon grade plutonium has buyers and notes the DOE has considered offers for months. It asserts MOX aims to remove plutonium from weapons use and remains the preferred environmental and nonproliferation solution.
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Aiken Standard
Maxine Dexter
Department of Energy
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters signed by writers with address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must stay under 400 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or organizationally driven letters will not be published or accepted.
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P.O. Box
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Adrienne Rich
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MOX