News & Commentary

Democratic lawmakers are proposing protections to prevent discrimination against gays in South Carolina in the wake of controversies in other states over their religious freedom laws.

Does the GOP want to run back the clock on civil rights?

March 18, 2015. Greenville News. By Lyn Riddle. South Carolina's marriage license application has been changed to add spouse and spouse.

March 11, 2015. Columbia. Free Times. By Eva Moore.  With police violence against citizens getting more attention, the South Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would require police to wear body cameras.

March 11, 2015. Greenville News. By Michael Burns. Though he's issued them to his patrolling officers for the protection of the public and the police, Greer Police Chief Dan Reynolds, who serves as president of the South Carolina Police Chiefs Association, is not in favor of state legislation that would require all state and local law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.

March 4, 2015.  Columbia.  Free Times.  Op-ed by Victoria Middleton, Executive Director.

March 1, 2015.  Charleston. Post & Courier. By Victoria Middleton, Executive Director of the ACLU of South Carolina. Wednesday’s Post and Courier story about the closing of a local prison (“State to close North Charleston prison in move to save money, boost security”) contains welcome news.

One man's quest to conquer the sidewalks with a banjo and a prayer

February 5, 1015. The Greenville News.  By Mary Troyan, Staff Writer. Republicans in South Carolina’s congressional delegation, worried about battles over religious freedom in other states, are warning colleges in the state not to interfere with campus religious groups.