Trump cannot soften bigotry in immigration stance
Columnist Eugene Robinson argues that Donald Trump uses xenophobia and demagoguery to push harsh immigration policies. He highlights plans to round up 11 million undocumented people, claim of a Berlin wall, and a shift toward a Muslim country ban while condemning the rejection of American creed and unity.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Congress
Enrique Pena Nieto
George Wallace
Thomas Jefferson
Aiken Standard Names Editors and Publisher
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor Michael Smith as Executive Editor and Holly Kemp as News Editor. The paper notes a thought of the day attributed to John Cage, quoting his idea that thoughts differ from outcomes.
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Ellen Priest
Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Aiken Standard reorganizes sports coverage and staff
The Aiken Standard shifts sports into the A Section with local and national news and continues color coverage on the sports cover page. The change aims to bolster local sports reporting with new hires and stronger editorial oversight led by Eric Russell Kyle Dawson and Nick Terry, with editor Michael Smith inviting reader feedback.
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Aiken
Brandon Mauk
Brandon
Eric Russell
Kyle Dawson
Nick Terry
Msmith
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Guidelines for Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Submissions may be edited for length clarity and libel. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published. email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
P.O. Box
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Goodwill shows impact and calls for donations in Georgia region
Letter writers highlight Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA with 2015 economic impact, job training, and 86 percent of revenue funding services. They urge donations, shopping, and support while noting fall enrollment and October classes at Helms College. A second letter advocates plastic bag bans and personal responsibility for reuse.
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America
Goodwill
Helms
Georgia
South Carolina
Goodwill and Helms College
Helms.edu
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