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Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941-2026) was a South Carolina icon and a champion of civil rights for all people. He believed in the power of a rainbow coalition, a patchwork quilt of Americans from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and identities laboring for a better tomorrow. May we all carry on that work together.
Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 16, 2026
Forcing local cops to do ICE’s dirty work? More attacks on trans youth? Keep your eyes on the Statehouse this week
287(g) Agreements in South Carolina
287(g) agreements authorize local police to do the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They are a threat to public safety, a disaster for civil liberties, and a financial burden on local governments.
Fired Clemson faculty member wins settlement after being fired for a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk
Clemson University has rescinded its firing of an assistant professor who shared another person's Facebook post via his personal account that was critical of the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.
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Bregy v. Clemson
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Jan 08, 2026
Fired Clemson faculty member wins settlement after being fired for a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk
Clemson University has rescinded its firing of an assistant professor who shared another person's Facebook post via his personal account that was critical of the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.
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