News & Commentary

Dec 22, 2023

Terrible last-minute gift ideas for 2023

Just in time for the holidays: Pre-filed bills that nobody asked for

By Paul Bowers

A gift tag reads, "Wow, No Thanks"
Nov 28, 2023

Here’s what you lose when you ban my books 

Author Ellen Hopkins responds to the mass banning of her YA novels

By Ellen Hopkins

Professional headshot of author Ellen Hopkins
Nov 13, 2023

The danger of Christian nationalism

The First Amendment is fundamental, and it’s under attack

By Jace Woodrum

"The Danger of Christian Nationalism" in white text over a Statehouse dome waving the US and Christian flags
Oct 23, 2023

6 signs Moms for Liberty have come to your town

Unexplained firings? Contrived panics over 'critical race theory' and children's books? You might have a chapter on your hands

By Paul Bowers

The words "6 signs Moms for Liberty have come to your town" superimposed over a photo of a burning book
Oct 17, 2023

An update on Brittany Martin, a Black activist behind bars

She received a 4-year prison sentence for speaking out during a protest. We’re fighting to free her.

By Paul Bowers

A photo of Brittany Martin. She is wearing a green, red, yellow, and black top and is smiling at the camera.
Oct 10, 2023

The Supreme Court Must Find South Carolina’s Voting Map Unconstitutional

Here’s what you need to know about the crucial redistricting case before our highest court.

By Ming Cheung

A collage image of hands reaching to place ballots in a box.
Oct 05, 2023

In honor of Banned Books Week: A map of South Carolina book bans and challenges

We made an interactive map showing book censorship incidents from across South Carolina over the last 3 years. Click around to see what’s been happening in your area and how it reflects trends from across the state.

By Paul Bowers

Red text reads, "Banned in South Carolina," interspersed with black redaction bars
Sep 21, 2023

Hard facts about South Carolina’s death penalty

Executions are costly, racist in practice, and ineffective at keeping us safe. We should abolish the death penalty now.

By Paul Bowers

South Carolina's death chamber. A chair in the front is covered in gray cloth. Another chair is metal and has straps attached. The walls are covered by black curtains.
Sep 20, 2023

These Reconstruction ‘radicals’ secured our rights

Black lawmakers in 1868 guaranteed all South Carolinians a remedy at law. We’re proud to defend that right today.

By Paul Bowers

A carte-de-visite of 64 so-called "Radical" members of the reconstructed South Carolina legislature after the Civil War.