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NAACP Sues SC Superintendent of Education For Allegedly Refusing To Teach About Race
The NAACP filed a lawsuit against State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Lexington-Richland Five and Lexington Three school districts…
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Marley Bassett
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A Well Regulated Militia: The Missing Half of the Second Amendment
“A well regulated militia…” These are the first four words of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Mac Deford
Why Heather Bauer Won (When Everyone Else Lost)
For the second election in a row, state Rep.
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Chris Kenney
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The Illusion of Power
Trump’s Distraction Tactics and the Democratic Response
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John Cassibry
Where Are The Badass Boomers?
This is a difficult time to be a Democrat in America (especially in red states), the challenges we face are huge and we’re confronting opposition that…
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Thad Peterson
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Post Birth Abortions and Other Things That Aren’t Real
 • Annie Andrews
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The Problem With White Women
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Report: SC State Representative Under Federal Investigation for Child Exploitation
 • Marley Bassett
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White Women for Kamala Event Breaks Zoom, Raises $8.5 Million
 • Marley Bassett
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Figurative Violence and Gaudy Ambition: Nancy Mace’s Play for Governor
The race for South Carolina governor is already taking shape, with Rep.
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John Cassibry
Courtney Waters Wins Democratic Primary for South Carolina House District 113
Courtney Waters, a former Charleston County School Board member and nonprofit leader, won big in the Jan.
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Trump Inaugural Speech Layered with His Familiar B.S.
During his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump strayed away from the unifying tones that are commonly found in…
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Marley Bassett
SC Republican Treasurer Curtis Loftis Faces Impeachment Amid $1.8 Billion Mystery
State Rep.
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Marley Bassett
South Carolina Supreme Court Rejects Foreign Interference In Asbestos Case and Sets Matter for Oral Argument
South Carolina has spoken, and they are not here for foreign meddling.
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John Cassibry
New Session, Who’s This?
The start of a new legislature session means new elected officials step foot into the Statehouse to take the first step into their new roles.
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What Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary Could Mean for South Carolina
As the Senate prepares to vote on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense, South Carolina’s military-heavy economy and communities could see…
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Buckle Up: Session Starts Tomorrow
What to Expect from South Carolina’s 126th General Assembly
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John Cassibry
Understanding the DNC Chair Election: What’s at Stake and How It Works
As the Democratic Party looks to solidify its leadership heading into the pivotal 2026 election cycle, all eyes are on the race for the next Chair of…
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John Cassibry
Federal Anti-Hazing Law Passed: What Does This Mean For SC Colleges?
On Christmas Eve, President Joe Biden signed the first federal anti-hazing law into effect.
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Marley Bassett
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Planned Parenthood Director: Total Abortion Ban and Death Penalty Are On the Republican Legislative Agenda
Buckle up, South Carolina.
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Vicki Ringer
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Mac Deford: Why History Warns Against Scott Bessent’s Economic Agenda
Scott Bessent’s nomination as Treasury Secretary under the second Trump administration has largely escaped scrutiny – perhaps because, unlike some of…
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