How trans healthcare bans hurt military families

A Q&A with Alleria Stanley, South Carolina-born veteran and advocate for trans service members

By Paul Bowers

Professional headshot of Alleria Stanley. She has mid-length light-blonde hair and is wearing earrings.

State House Dispatch: Jan. 8, 2024

This week under the Copper Dome: Defend trans rights, fight censorship, and kick off session with a rally on Wednesday

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: January 8, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red and blue image of the South Carolina Statehouse.

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"

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

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

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

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.

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.

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