Editorial on Women in South Carolina Government
The piece notes South Carolina ranks last among states for women in the legislature and in statewide leadership. It discusses the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics pushing gubernatorial candidates to sign a pledge to appoint more women, with Sheheen agreeing and Haley declining. The editors applaud raising awareness and urge qualified women resumes for boards and commissions.
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South Carolina lawmakers clash over voting bill and early voting
Republicans push a photo ID ballot requirement while Democrats seek extended early voting. Both sides fail to reach a compromise after months of wrangling. The Herald of Rock Hill notes many South Carolinians already hold IDs and supports multiple early voting sites.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact Details
Publisher Scott B Hunter editor Jeffrey B Wallace circulation director Scot Newcom business manager Terri Cheek managing editor Michael W Gibbons classified advertising manager Letitia Jefferson provide contact details for Aiken Standard staff. The page lists roles and email formats for multiple departments.
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Cartoonists defend free speech amid Muhammad cartoons
Kathleen Parker argues for tolerance and free expression despite offense over the Muhammad cartoons. She cites Matt Norris and the “Every Draw Mohammed Day” controversy, endorses nonviolent protest, and notes 19 Pulitzer cartoonists pledging support via Cartoonists Rights Network International.
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BP Chief Ops Officer Sees Uncertain Gulf Well Restart
BP executive Doug Suttles states no target to resume oil flow in the capped Gulf of Mexico well, expressing concern about continuing activity and differing views across the company on whether to restore flow.
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Letters to the Editor Contact Details
Readers are invited to send opinions on public issues. Submissions can be mailed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or sent by email to letters aikenstandard com or faxed to 648-6052.
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NAACP Versus Tea Party Sparks Controversy In Opinion
The column argues NAACP president Ben Jealous labels the tea party racist, cites opposition to the movement’s small government stance, and contrasts it with reactions to the New Black Panther Party and Obama era race politics. It criticizes both sides for racial framing.
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