News & Commentary

Mar 06, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: March 9, 2026

During House Budget Week, a bathroom bill advances and a classroom censorship bill looms on the horizon

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: March 9, 2026"
Mar 04, 2026

I’m a foster and adoptive parent. Here’s why I oppose S. 540.

South Carolina Senate Bill 540 would redefine child abuse in state law to allow harmful treatment of trans children

By Jace Woodrum

Jace Woodrum, a white man in a gray suit, speaks into a microphone in a Statehouse committee room with a crowd of people sitting behind him
Mar 02, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: March 2, 2026

Vaccine exemptions, photo ID for school enrollment, harming trans youth, and a ‘HALO’ for cops

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: March 2, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted dark orange and blue.
Feb 21, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 23, 2026

The enemies of freedom are relentless. So are we.

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 23, 2026. This Week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted green and blue.
Feb 13, 2026

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

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 16, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted dark red and blue.
Feb 06, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 9, 2026

Here’s how you can show up for academic freedom and LGBTQ+ rights this week

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 9, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background image of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted orange and red.
Jan 30, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 2, 2026

S.C. lawmakers keep attacking the rights of women, LGBTQ+ people, and students. We have some better ideas for them.

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 2, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome in pink and blue tints.
Jan 23, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 26, 2026

Our lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 26, 2026." Background photo of the Statehouse dome tinted yellow and blue.
Jan 16, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 19, 2026

Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line this week

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 19, 2026. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Background photo of the Statehouse dome with a blue tint.