News & Commentary

Jul 02, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Session in Review

We stopped some of the worst bills in their tracks. The work isn't finished.

By Paul Bowers

South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted blue and yellow
May 29, 2026

Here's how we stopped the map rigging plan

This victory belongs to all South Carolinians who called, testified, wrote, rallied, and voted

By Paul Bowers

A crowd of protesters on the Statehouse steps. Signs say "This is what democracy looks like" and "Black voters matter."
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.
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.
Jan 12, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 12, 2026

South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia on Tuesday. Get ready with us.

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 12, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background is a salmon-tinted photo of the Statehouse dome.
Apr 16, 2025

South Carolina asks 5% of voters to verify their registration or be marked inactive 

Check your mail, protect your right to vote

By Paul Bowers

"Check your mail. Protect your right to vote." An open envelope with a Voter Registration Confirmation Card inside. Background is a wood countertop.
Mar 24, 2025

State House Dispatch: March 24, 2025

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the House floor. Positive bills waiting for a committee hearing. Also: Advocacy 101!

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: March 24, 2025. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Feb 04, 2025

State House Dispatch: Feb. 4, 2025

Closing primaries, amending the U.S. Constitution, and the push to subsidize private schools

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Feb. 4, 2025. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Nov 04, 2024

Planning to vote? Save this phone number

Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you encounter issues at the polls

If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call: English: 866-687-8683. Spanish: 888-839-8682. Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog: 888-274-8683. Arabic: 844-925-5287