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May 17, 2024

It's time to end gerrymandering in South Carolina

Democracy & Voting Rights
Partisan gerrymandering cheats us out of a representative democracy. It doesn't have to be this way.
By Paul Bowers
Partisan gerrymandering cheats us out of a representative democracy. It doesn't have to be this way.
By Paul Bowers
"Sign the petition: End partisan gerrymandering." Text appears over a background that looks like dry, cracked earth. The ACLU SC logo appears in blue at the bottom right.
"Sign the petition: End partisan gerrymandering." Text appears over a background that looks like dry, cracked earth. The ACLU SC logo appears in blue at the bottom right.
May 6, 2024

State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024

Free Speech
Three days remain in the legislative session. Here's what we're up against.
By Paul Bowers
Three days remain in the legislative session. Here's what we're up against.
By Paul Bowers
"State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
"State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Apr 25, 2024

Skyler’s Story: What trans rights mean to one South Carolina family

LGBTQ Rights
'Watching Skyler's life become a political issue in South Carolina is very heartbreaking'
'Watching Skyler's life become a political issue in South Carolina is very heartbreaking'
Skyler, a 13-year-old boy, smiles while talking. He is seated on a brown leather couch beside his mother.
Skyler, a 13-year-old boy, smiles while talking. He is seated on a brown leather couch beside his mother.
Apr 24, 2024

Podcast episodes 1-3 are out now!

Housing Justice
Our first series is about housing justice — what it is, why we need it, and how we win it
By Paul Bowers
Our first series is about housing justice — what it is, why we need it, and how we win it
By Paul Bowers
"While I Breathe: Episodes 1-3 out now!" Text appears over a crumpled navy blue field with the podcast logo, a microphone with a crescent moon in the shape of the South Carolina flag.
"While I Breathe: Episodes 1-3 out now!" Text appears over a crumpled navy blue field with the podcast logo, a microphone with a crescent moon in the shape of the South Carolina flag.
Apr 22, 2024

State House Dispatch: April 22, 2024

Free Speech
Book bans and classroom censorship in the final weeks of legislative session
By Paul Bowers
Book bans and classroom censorship in the final weeks of legislative session
By Paul Bowers
"State House Dispatch: April 22, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
"State House Dispatch: April 22, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Apr 17, 2024

Say no to classroom censorship today

Free Speech
In a teacher shortage, we can't afford to disrespect educators with bills like H. 3728
By Paul Bowers
In a teacher shortage, we can't afford to disrespect educators with bills like H. 3728
By Paul Bowers
"Strike out classroom censorship" is repeated several times on a yellow background. A red marker stroke passes through the words "strike out"
"Strike out classroom censorship" is repeated several times on a yellow background. A red marker stroke passes through the words "strike out"