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Why Can’t We Just Care About People Again?
Public service is supposed to be about service. It’s not about your title, your party, or your next election. It’s about the people who trusted you with their hopes and their struggles. Somewhere along the way, too many have forgotten that. Continue reading
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The Words I Left Unsaid
I sit on the sidelines, fighting a different kind of fight. I’m proud to be here, fighting for what is right, rather than sitting among those whose only commitment is to a single, narrow political objective. Continue reading
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Beyond the Headlines: Reclaiming America’s Soul
The numbers speak for themselves: roughly 50 murders occur every day in the U.S., and this year alone, we’ve had 47 school shootings, resulting in eight deaths and nearly 90 injuries. These aren’t just statistics; they’re our neighbors, our children, our friends. 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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Help Our Children
There are a lot of things in this world that we just can’t do anything about. As much as we think about world hunger and see the pictures on TV, what can you do? Continue reading
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Don’t Destroy Families
If we tell the truth we are all immigrants and most of us did not pay a price to come here or take a test to stay. 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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In the Year 2024
I actually should be suffering from PTSD after this year. If you took all the negatives and added them up I’m sure I would qualify for some kind of counseling under my State Health Insurance. 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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Feed the Children
For years I have passionately advocated for all children in South Carolina, particularly noting the neglect faced by vulnerable populations, and the lack of access to food. In the Senate, I regularly criticizes legislators for denying free school meals despite significant available funds and emphasized the state’s responsibility to alleviate child hunger. I will always… Continue reading
Appropriations, Child Abuse, Children, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Education Committee, Ellen Weaver, House Child Food and Nutrition Services Study Committee, Jesus, Kinship Care, Nutrition, Parenting, Poverty, School Breakfast, School Lunch, School Nutrition Association, Smiling Faces, Venus Flytrap -
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
- What Has Happened to the Republican Party in South Carolina?
- When the Legislature Reaches for the Gavel
- Closed Primaries Are Not Democracy
- Church Language Politics
- “If This Ain’t a Plot, It’s at Least a Mess”
- America Tested
- 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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