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Author Archives: Ali Akhyari

Posted inGuest Columnist, News

Folly Beach ordinance strives to protect the town’s character, whatever that means

by Ali Akhyari June 19, 2019
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Cory Booker’s weed bill highlights liberal shift

by Ali Akhyari March 13, 2019
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At last, a hopeful acknowledgment of the Confederate flag’s bigotry?

by Ali Akhyari February 13, 2019
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Charleston perseveres with hate crime law, despite a few detractors

by Ali Akhyari January 30, 2019
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Ocasio-Cortez and Graham represent America’s struggle for identity

by Ali Akhyari December 5, 2018
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It’s time to introduce some old fashioned political chaos

by Ali Akhyari November 28, 2018
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How do Christians justify Trumpian politics?

by Ali Akhyari November 14, 2018
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Senator Graham, too much DNA for me

by Ali Akhyari October 24, 2018
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Hurricane Florence spares Charleston, but may encourage ignorance

by Ali Akhyari September 24, 2018
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UNC protests present debate of law versus morality

by Ali Akhyari September 5, 2018

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