State Government
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Senate Bill S.323
South Carolina Senate Bill S.323 protects rapists and abusers while turning women and young girls into forced vessels for a foster care system that is already broken and overwhelmed. The people pushing this bill haven’t lifted a finger to help the children already in need. It’s about power, not protection. Continue reading
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A Dangerous Future
With its sweeping changes to existing law, Senate bill S323 represents a profound and dangerous step backward for the state. Rather than protecting life, this legislation threatens the health, safety, and fundamental rights of women, girls, and families. Continue reading
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Skeletons Have Teeth
Honestly, I’d love to see every candidate hold a public “truth session.” Call it Town Hall Confessions. Let’s see who can actually be honest under pressure. 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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The Unfolding Saga of the SC Treasurer: Deception, Disrespect, and a Dangerous Precedent
The precedent set in this instance is a stark reminder that even in the pursuit of accountability, we must remain mindful of the long-term implications for the delicate balance of power within our system. 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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An Institution Lost
Nothing you said today matters if you don’t live up to what you promised. To all of you who stood today I hope you take this job seriously and make a difference. I hope you care about people because that is who you came to represent. Continue reading
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What Freedom in South Carolina?
The U.S. House of Representatives Freedom Caucus was formed in January 2015 by a group of conservatives and Tea Party Movement Members with the aim of pushing the Republican leadership to the right. Its first chairman, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, described the caucus as a “smaller, more cohesive, more agile and more active” group of 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
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A Lesser Cut of Meat?
Being a dedicated and practiced carnivore, I’m particular about meat. I have my favorite cuts, of course, and ways of preparing, seasoning and cooking them. With beef, there are grades as well such as prime, choice and select, each with its own flavor, texture, and fat content. As to be expected, some are better than Continue reading
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- Decisions
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- What Freedom in South Carolina?
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- A Lesser Cut of Meat?
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- Why?
WHILE I BREATHE 