News & Commentary

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.
Jan 28, 2025

State House Dispatch: Jan. 28, 2025

It's Project 2025, but local. We need your help fighting back.

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Jan. 28, 2025. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue stylized image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Jul 16, 2024

A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars

The S.C. Department of Corrections is denying medically necessary care to Sofia Cano. This is her story.

By Paul Bowers

"Sofia's Story: A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars." Text appears over a photo of the spines of small colorful books
Jul 10, 2024

ACLU-SC 2024 Advocate of the Year Award goes to the late Eric Childs

Remembering a proud father, combat veteran, and defender of LGBTQ+ rights

By Josh Malkin

"ACLU-SC 2024 Advocate of the Year Eric Childs." Text appears beside a photo of Eric, a bearded white man in a flannel shirt and sunglasses, standing with his family in front of the South Carolina State House.
Apr 25, 2024

Skyler’s Story: What trans rights mean to one South Carolina family

'Watching Skyler's life become a political issue in South Carolina is very heartbreaking'

Skyler, a 13-year-old boy, smiles while talking. He is seated on a brown leather couch beside his mother.
Apr 16, 2024

Hope is not lost: Trans rights after the Supreme Court’s partial stay in Idaho

Here’s what the latest court action does and does not mean for our rights in South Carolina

"Hope is Not Lost: Trans rights after the Supreme Court's partial stay in Idaho." Text is overlaid on a map of South Carolina colored in the blue, pink, and white stripes of the trans pride flag.
Feb 07, 2024

All hearts on deck: Defend trans kids on 2/14

3 ways to stand up to the attack on trans rights

By Paul Bowers

A Valentine's-style card reads, "All hearts on deck: 3 ways to stand up to the attack on trans rights"
Jan 09, 2024

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.
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"