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SC House adopts $9B spending plan. What lawmakers included and what they left out
COLUMBIA, SC Abortions. Bloated classroom sizes. A proposal to make the state’s only historically black technical college a trade school. Those were the issues that stirred the most controversy in the S.C. House Tuesday, as the chamber’s 124 members debated through the night how to [...]
S.C. Legislative Black Caucus introduces hate crime bill in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of only five states with no law against hate crimes South Carolina's Legislative Black Caucus is hoping to pass a bill that would provide additional punishment for crimes committed because of a victim's identity or circumstance. Introduced on Jan. [...]
Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families
Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families By Laura Meckler The Washington Post January 23 at 3:15 PM The Trump administration said Wednesday it was granting a Christian ministry in South Carolina permission to participate in the federally funded [...]
Today starts the 2019 S.C. Legislative Session.
Pro-LGBT bills aimed at ending discriminatory practices in South Carolina. When the General Assembly convenes today in Columbia, a years-long push to protect the LGBTQ community in South Carolina will continue. SC Equality has teamed up with our coalition partners, and a bi-partisan [...]
Charleston City Council takes first step to establish ‘hate crime’ ordinance
Charleston City Council takes first step to establish 'hate crime' ordinance CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night on first reading to establish a "hate crime" ordinance in the city. The ordinance in part reads that anyone [...]
2018 Election Results: The Rainbow Wave is real.
2018 Election Review: The Rainbow Wave is real. However, more work to do! Rep. elect Joe Cunningham U.S. House of Representatives Rep. elect J.A. Moore S.C. House of Representatives Senator elect Dick Harpootlian S.C. Senate [...]
Your Election Day Toolkit!
Your Election Day Toolkit! Your Vote is Your Voice Learn about ALL of the candidates we have endorsed for this important election. Click on the link below to view all of the endorsed candidates. 2018 LGBT Voters Guide Happy Election Day! [...]
This is it. Less than 3 days to decide between hate and progress
This is it. Less than 3 days to decide between hate and progress a Your Vote is Your Voice Learn about ALL of the candidates we have endorsed for this important election. Click on the link below [...]