Thought of the Day from Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard presents a thought of the day crediting Mary McCarthy born 1912 and died 1989. The note lists publisher and editors and marks the date of McCarthy’s death with a concise reflection on bureaucracy as a modern form of despair.
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Ending a culture of silence around Weinstein era abuses
Editorial notes a shift in narrative around Harvey Weinstein and similar figures, urging an end to a culture of silence that shielded powerful predators. It highlights how boardrooms HR and NDAs protected misconduct, cites Fox News cases, and calls for accountability, legal action, and broader social change to empower victims and reduce impunity.
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Canada
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Fighting Opioid Epidemic in South Carolina
Guest column argues SC faces dual drug problems and lawsuits against Purdue Pharma. The piece cites rising opioid prescriptions, overdose deaths, and the quadrupling of babies born addicted from 2000 to 2013. It urges action, patient education, and safe disposal, led by Attorney General Alan Wilson.
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Letters to the Editor on Obamacare costs and reform
A reader argues that Republicans failed to repeal Obamacare and Democrats cannot replace it. The letter cites high costs and unequal access, urging federal insurance competition, interstate sale of plans, cap on medical claims, and cheaper bare bones policies. It calls for bipartisan action and practical welfare support to help those unable to afford coverage.
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