News & Commentary

A medically discredited practice known as “conversion therapy” seeks to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ+ people. Medical experts long ago reached the conclusion that this practice is harmful, and many of the leading founders of “ex-gay” organizations have apologized and renounced their own work in the past decade. So why are South Carolina’s most powerful politicians pushing to bring it back? 

Two state budget provisos threaten our freedoms and our local governments’ ability to fund public services

Sneaky lawmaking via the budget, summer advocacy training, and bills to watch in 2026

The capital city protects gay and lesbian kids from pseudoscientific ‘therapy.’ Why are state politicians threatening the city over this?

House Bill 4123 would subject educators to a 10-year prison sentence for the vaguely defined offense of 'disseminating harmful material to minors'

State-funded discrimination against students with disabilities, an overly broad gang definition, and a push for anti-gay ‘therapy’

Senate considers anti-Diversity Equity & Inclusion bill, new bills attack trans rights, and State Board pumps the brakes on school book bans

School privatization on the fast track, an anti-trans bill stalled, and unanimous support for a bill to expand the carceral state

A dangerous abortion ban, more attacks on trans kids, and a DEI ban with a long list of sponsors