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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2017
Page
11
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and News Editor Holly Kemp present the thought of the day by Fernand Braudel noting history as three movements: rapid, slow, and apparent stillness.
The Washington Post reports Interior Secretary Zinke proposed downsizing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments with possible new protections for parts of the lands. The piece argues for preserving these irreplaceable landscapes and cautions against reducing protections prior to congressional action.
In a holiday weekend column, E J Dionne argues American workers are harmed by Trump’s policies and rhetoric. He cites outdated GOP boilerplate, executive actions limiting worker protections, and the link between ballots and wages, urging scrutiny of real pay and conditions.
KITTY CORBETT of Aiken protests John L. Micek's Charlottesville piece arguing Southerners are misunderstood. She asserts Reconstruction and the 14th Amendment, defends Confederate history, notes Lincoln’s war aims, and praises General Lee while opposing statue removal.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Pen names and anonymous letters are not allowed. Include a brief headline and email to letters at aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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