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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2021
Page
8
The Aiken Standard notes its founding in 1867 and identifies current leadership including Publisher Rhonda Overby, Executive Editor John Boyette, and News Editor Holly Kemp.
A Post and Courier opinion argues SC already has 13 paid state holidays and questions adding Juneteenth. The piece says the real issue is trimming the holiday list, not creating new commemorations, and notes Juneteenth ties to ending slavery and national ideals.
E J Dionne argues progressives love the United States for its freedoms while criticizing its flaws. He cites King’s dream, Obama’s Selma speech and the Founders, urging respectful dissent as patriotic, and noting transformation requires honest teaching of America’s sins and achievements.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. editors may edit for length libel and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. include a brief headline. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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