At the Statehouse

At the Statehouse

Vigilance. Persistence. Expertise.
SC Equality at the Statehouse

We tirelessly lobby the South Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBT news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that matter most to you, including marriage equality, parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnerships, and HIV/AIDS.

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DEFEATED ALL
ANTI-LGBTQ BILLS

Because of SC Equality’s vigilance, persistence and expertise we have successfully defeated all anti-LGBTQ bills filed at the Statehouse for the past 6 years.

CONFEDERATE FLAG
COMES DOWN

After the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC Equality immediately came out publicly demanding the removal of the Confederate flag (a symbol of hate) from the Statehouse grounds.

LOBBYING AT
THE STATEHOUSE

SC Equality is the only LGBTQ organization with a full-time lobbyist at the South Carolina Statehouse working every day protecting your rights. Our lobbyist is backed up by our Executive Director, who is a registered lobbyist, and together they have become a force at the capitol.

Why having a lobbyist represent LGBTQ interest at the Statehouse is so important.

The role and influence of SC Equality lobbyists at the South Carolina Statehouse has grown over the past six years.  We have built coalitions to defeat anti-LGBTQ bills (like the “bathroom bill”) and to pass pro equality legislation.  By having lobbyist protecting your rights seeking to persuade members of the legislature to enact legislation that would benefit LGBTQ South Carolinians. We have built personal close relationships with members of the General Assembly that trust our ability to work across the aisle on key issues.

We march when needed to show our collective voice.

The fight for Equality in South Carolina is only as strong as our voice.  We have marched and rallied at the Statehouse many times in recent years to remind legislators and the community that LGBTQ South Carolinians speak with one loud voice.

We march when needed to show our collective voice.

The fight for Equality in South Carolina is only as strong as our voice.  We have marched and rallied at the Statehouse many times in recent years to remind legislators and the community that LGBTQ South Carolinians speak with one loud voice.

SC Equality PAC’s influence in electing legislators

We are seeking not only legal equality, but lived equality by electing people to office who support justice by passing fair and just laws that protect LGBTQ South Carolinians. Each election cycle, SC Equality PAC endorses candidates running for re-election or for the first time for seats at the South Carolina Statehouse.

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1 Day Away from Election 2020 What you should know!

November 2nd, 2020|

It is time to make your voice heard! The 2020 General Election is on November 3rd and we want you to be prepared Election 2020 is here and we want you to be prepared with all information you need to make your voice heard. Here is what you need to know: It is no [...]

SOUTH CAROLINA EQUALITY AND GLAAD DETAIL ANTI-LGBTQ RECORD OF SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM

October 26th, 2020|

SOUTH CAROLINA EQUALITY AND GLAAD DETAIL ANTI-LGBTQ RECORD OF SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR AND SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN LINDSEY GRAHAM, INCLUDING AS HE LEADS SUPREME COURT CONFIRMATION HEARINGS AND SPREADS FALSE, ANTI-LGBTQ RHETORIC Research from SC Equality and GLAAD reveals at least fifteen attacks against LGBTQ people in policy and rhetoric from Sen. Graham throughout [...]

GLAAD & SC EQUALITY CONDEMNS FULL SENATE VOTE ON CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT

October 26th, 2020|

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Only 8 Days Left. What’s Your Plan?

October 26th, 2020|

We're 8 days until the most important election of our lifetime. What's your plan? COLUMBIA, SC - Voting should never be a confusing process, but with the spread COVID-19, we know that many South Carolinians still have questions about how to vote in the November 3rd General Election. SC Equality has compiled information to help ensure you make [...]

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