Legislation
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Rocking Into 2026: South Carolina’s Legislative Session and Other Outdoor Entertainment
Last year felt like trying to herd cats on a trampoline. Lots of noise, very little progress, and somehow everybody still left mad. Now we’ve got even more conservative members in the mix, so I’m not sure if we’re headed for productivity or just a brand-new record for legislative whiplash. Continue reading
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South Carolina Senate 2026 Prefiled Bills
South Carolina Senate 2026 Prefiled Bills: “Sounded Good in Somebody’s Head, But Won’t Hold Up on the Porch” Continue reading
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Politics Under The Dome (And Sheets)
I saw legislators sending inappropriate messages to people other than their spouses; sexist and racist comments; filthy jokes and remarks belying their politically crafted image of a person of great and unwavering religious faith. And some of this behavior was on the Senate floor! Continue reading
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An Open Letter To South Carolina’s Candidates
I have a substantial audience and a strong base of supporters, all of whom are ready to amplify this message, especially in light of the recent RJ May issue. I am determined to hold accountable anyone who opposes efforts to crush the pedophile culture with oppressive legislation and merciless penalties. Continue reading
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An Urgent Call to Action for District 88 and South Carolina: Demand Accountability Now
God’s plan is not one of exploitation or control. It is time for Lexington County and all of South Carolina to rise up and unequivocally denounce child abuse, child pornography, and the abuse and control of women. Continue reading
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Don Jr. getting involved in SC Politics?
I hate to disagree with the Trump family but on this one but I’ve got to get in the McMaster – Massey Camp when it comes to protecting citizens and small businesses in SC. Continue reading
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New Republic of Gilead
There are so many other things wrong with the Human Rights Protection bill and we wonder why women’s health care in South Carolina is at an all time low. We are a health care OBGYN desert for women. Continue reading
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What’s Up in 2025 in the Legislature?
I’m not sure why I decided to take on the task of reading pre-filed legislation but I was having trouble falling asleep and thought for certain this would do it. Continue reading
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Count Down to January 14th
It’s really easy to keep up with what’s going on if you will do your homework. Don’t let legislators slip in sub-committee hearings where the public is ignored, left out and disenfranchised. Continue reading
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Juvenile Justice Isn’t Justice
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice faces significant challenges, housing various groups of youth, including status offenders, those with mental health issues, and serious criminals, in overcrowded facilities. The author advocates for urgent reforms, including mandatory judge tours, improved rehabilitation programs, and better facility management to ensure appropriate care and separation of juvenile offenders. Continue reading
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C’e$t la Vie
Why does every Legislator want to be on the Joint Bond Review Committee? The JBRC (I hate acronyms) was created in 2014 with the Chairmen of House Ways and Means and Senate Finance appointing the 10 members to the panel. The JBRC is empowered to “study and monitor policies and procedures relating to the approval Continue reading
- Rocking Into 2026: South Carolina’s Legislative Session and Other Outdoor Entertainment
- Stupid Crooks: Front Porch Edition
- My Front Porch New Year’s Resolution
- South Carolina Senate 2026 Prefiled Bills
- South Carolina’s Next Governor: A Front-Porch Guide for Folks Who Prefer Their Politics with Sweet Tea, Not Hot Sauce
- Watching Donkeys and Ignoring Jackasses
- South Carolina’s “Measurable Growth” Teacher Bonus Plan: Good Intentions Take a Wrong Turn at Waffle House
- Why Can’t We Just Care About People Again?
- If the Government’s Shut Down, Everyone Should Feel It — Especially Congress
- Special Election Showdown: A Look at the SC House District 88 Race
- The Words I Left Unsaid
- Senate Bill S.323
- Beyond the Headlines: Reclaiming America’s Soul
- A Dangerous Future
- Jake Knotts: Order of the Palmetto
- A Contest of Principles
- Skeletons Have Teeth
- Disclaimer
- Politics Under The Dome (And Sheets)
- The 2025 South Carolina State Senate Freshman Class: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- The Unspoken Language of Dance: Finding Joy Amidst Alzheimer’s
- South Carolina’s 2026 Governor’s Race: More Than Just a Popularity Contest
- An Open Letter To South Carolina’s Candidates
- The Palmetto State’s “Vanilla” Budget: A Closer Look at What Got Funded (And What Didn’t)
- An Urgent Call to Action for District 88 and South Carolina: Demand Accountability Now
- Read the RJ May Indictment
- When Lies and Hypocrisy Collide: A Call for True Justice
- SC Rep. RJ May (R-Lexington) has been indicted on multiple federal child sex abuse material charges
- Students for Life of America: A Look at Executive Compensation, Funding, and Public Scrutiny
- Hypocrites Have Hijacked the Lexington County GOP
- The Audacity of Hypocrisy: When “Family,” “Freedom,” and “Life” Groups Can’t Handle the Truth
- The Unfolding Saga of the SC Treasurer: Deception, Disrespect, and a Dangerous Precedent
- Help Our Children
- Brain Health Network
- Elected Offices We Should Not Elect
- Don Jr. getting involved in SC Politics?
- America’s New Territorial Controversy
- Don’t Destroy Families
- New Republic of Gilead
- What’s Up in 2025 in the Legislature?
- Katrina Shealy 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award
- Attorney General Awards Katrina Shealy
- Count Down to January 14th
- Happy (?) 2025
- Holiday Depression? Let’s Not!
- In the Year 2024
- Cell Phones in School
- A Father’s Farewell
- An Institution Lost
- Decisions
- Feed the Children
- South Carolina Judicial System
- Juvenile Justice Isn’t Justice
- Republican Values Have Become Night Soil
- Furling the Flag
- Mother Emanuel
- What Freedom in South Carolina?
- C’e$t la Vie
- A Lesser Cut of Meat?
- Why So Many Lt Governors?
- Why?
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