Violence against girls is a disturbing U S trend
A Dallas Morning News editorial cites a Journal of the American Medical Association finding that about one in five U S teen girls aged 14 to 18 report physical or sexual abuse in dating. It warns abuse confirms harmful gender norms, fuels risky behavior, and risks intergenerational cycles unless addressed by parental guidance, counseling, and harsher punishment for batterers.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
United States
Dallas Morning News
Aiken Standard Staff Roles Listed In Publisher Statement
The document lists key positions at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant. It names several executives such as Business Manager Ellen C. Priest and Circulation Director Garth R. Groshans along with other administrators and department heads.
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Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Bush Should Oppose Racial Preferences in Contracts
Opinion argues the Bush Administration risks political fallout by backing racial quotas in federal contracting. It cites Adarand v. Mineta, Clinton era policies, and polling, urging Bush to align with colorblind equal opportunity and abandon preferences that advantage based on skin color.
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Adarand v. Mineta
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Bill Clinton
Secret County Council Meeting Draws Citizen Protest
Letters criticize a Tuesday night session on the 3age Mill Fire Station and the 5WW Fire Department. They accuse council members Young Smith icKenzie Randall and Osborne of secrecy and call for accountability and proper public access to questions about executive session and mileage reimbursements. County Attorney Robert Bell is questioned for his role and remarks.
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The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor guidelines
The Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be brief and include the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Send via email to swallace aikenstandard com or fax to 803 648 6052.
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Real reform in elections comes from the states
The National Commission on Federal Election Reform led by Carter and Ford urges bold changes to end election malfunctions seen in Florida and nationwide. It favors a voting holiday, restoring ex felon rights, and shielding results from East Coast spillover while highlighting instant runoff and cumulative voting as state led reforms.
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National Commission On Federal Election Reform
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Florida
al Gore
Ralph Nader
Senate
Alaska
San Francisco
New Mexico
Vermont
America
Ilinois
Jim Edgar
Abner Mikva
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