Thought of the Day by Walt Whitman on his birth date
The Thought of the Day reflects Walt Whitman born in 1819 and died in 1892, praising the genius of the United States not in leaders or elites but in its common people. It appears in the Aiken Standard with publisher and editor credits.
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McMaster Missed Aiken GOP Governor Forum
Aiken County voters heard four of five South Carolina gubernatorial candidates at a forum hosted by the Aiken Republican Club led by Jobin Massie. Henry McMaster did not attend citing debate streamlining. The candidates discussed MOX, Savannah River Site, education, and jobs ahead of the June 12 primary.
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Putin's mind in your brain column critiques Facebook ads
Kathleen Parker argues Russia used Facebook during 2016 to sow fear and stir division in the United States. She notes Trump and the exploited public passions, highlights dramatic ads, and compares Putin's aims to seek respect and influence, with context from Khrushcheva and U.S. responses.
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Letters to the Editor on gun laws and patriotism
The letter writer criticizes Congressional Republicans and the NRA for not backing stricter gun controls, questions data use and age limits, and cites global comparisons. The author, Richard A Wilson of Aiken, reflects on military service and patriotism while condemning media coverage.
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