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Apr 9, 2024

We can stop a statewide book purge before it begins

Free Speech
Fight for the Freedom to Read on April 10
Fight for the Freedom to Read on April 10
"April 10: Defend the Freedom to Read." Text appears over a photo of a burning book.
"April 10: Defend the Freedom to Read." Text appears over a photo of a burning book.
Mar 28, 2024

Here's what the anti-DEI bill says about our state's priorities

Free Speech
South Carolinians face real problems. Our representatives have decided to spend time in the People’s House creating new ones.
South Carolinians face real problems. Our representatives have decided to spend time in the People’s House creating new ones.
A crowd of people in businesswear stands behind a speaker at a lectern in the South Carolina State House lobby
A crowd of people in businesswear stands behind a speaker at a lectern in the South Carolina State House lobby
Mar 26, 2024

State House Dispatch: March 26, 2024

Juvenile Justice reform, the anti-DEI campaign, and a bill that heightens the risk of racial profiling
Juvenile Justice reform, the anti-DEI campaign, and a bill that heightens the risk of racial profiling
"State House Dispatch: March 26, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
"State House Dispatch: March 26, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Mar 20, 2024

Podcast Trailer: While I Breathe

Housing Justice
Coming soon: Your new favorite podcast about civil liberties battles in South Carolina
Coming soon: Your new favorite podcast about civil liberties battles in South Carolina
A banner image on blue crumpled paper reads, "While I Breathe: A new podcast from the ACLU-SC." A logo in the shape of the South Carolina flag consists of a podcasting microphone and a crescent moon.
A banner image on blue crumpled paper reads, "While I Breathe: A new podcast from the ACLU-SC." A logo in the shape of the South Carolina flag consists of a podcasting microphone and a crescent moon.
Mar 18, 2024

State House Dispatch: March 18, 2024

Budget tricks, unconstitutional school vouchers, and stronger protections for free speech
Budget tricks, unconstitutional school vouchers, and stronger protections for free speech
"State House Dispatch: March 18, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a pink and blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
"State House Dispatch: March 18, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a pink and blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Mar 8, 2024

Anatomy of a smear campaign

Free Speech
How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interest groups teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians
How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interest groups teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians
"Anatomy of a Smear Campaign: How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interests teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians." The text is on a red and tan striped background. Photos of Reps. Thomas Beach and April Cromer appear below.
"Anatomy of a Smear Campaign: How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interests teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians." The text is on a red and tan striped background. Photos of Reps. Thomas Beach and April Cromer appear below.