Quotes Reflect Political Tensions and Legal Battles Across States
A collage of remarks spans campaigns and courts from South Carolina to New Hampshire. figures include U S representative Mark Sanford. Ellen Johnson of American Atheists. Secretary Jim Miles. Alan Keyes. Ken Fields of Correctional Medical Services. Sen Greg Ryberg. Josephine Jordan. Jim Renne. Heather Ann Harder. Kathie Dart. Satch Krantz. Terry Maple. Judge Marc Westbrook. David Mark Hill. and Regina Poteat. Topics cover campaign messaging, church state issues, lotteries, prison healthcare, child abuse penalties, military training debates, and a high profile capital murder trial.
Bilingual Woes and Breakthroughs in a Spanish Class
Joanne Jacobs, San Jose Mercury News editorial board, details her struggle in a Spanish class, mixing French and Spanish, noting errors, cultural missteps, and moments of clarity. She describes classmates Donna Patti Jane Eva and a bilingual work goal while reflecting on humility patience and silence.
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Joanne Jacobs
San Jose Mercury News
Letter argues UN, religion, and politics in Cold War context
Carl Champlin of Aiken challenges a reader’s view of the United Nations as Christian or secular, noting five permanent Security Council members and labeling China as only communist. He rejects Supreme Court lawmaking and warns that secular humanism and globalization threaten America's future, blaming deficits, debt, and economic trends under Reagan and Bush.
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The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address Letters to Editor at The Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial duesouth.net or fax to 803 648 608.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Valentine’s Day dating tips from Chicago professionals
A Chicago based dating guide advises busy professionals how to improve Valentine’s Day outcomes. It cites a survey showing many feel pressure and outlines steps: boost self confidence with simple changes, make strong first impressions, and use lunch dates to ensure time for connection. The piece ends with a note on It’s Just Lunch founder’s perspective.
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