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Jun 12, 2012
School Choice Dead in SC this Year?
A contentious proposal that would give tax breaks to South Carolina families with kids in private schools might be dead this year — but this session’s battle has advanced the issue further than ever in what advocates contend is a long war. The legislative session is almost over, and other issues like the
Jun 12, 2012
South Carolina law targets elderly, rural residents
The state ACLU has intervened in the voter ID lawsuit South Carolina v. Holder, claiming that requiring photo ID places an unnecessary burden on voters, primarily African Americans, elderly and low-income residents.
Jun 06, 2012
Federal Court Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
June 6, 2012 - NEW YORK – A federal judge ruled today that a critical section of the “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) unconstitutionally discriminates against married same-sex couples. Today’s decision joins four other federal courts that have struck down DOMA under the Constitution.
Apr 25, 2012
Immigration reform gets support from Lowcountry advocates
April 25, 2012. The Post and Courier. Charleston SC. Legislation that would provide a road map to citizenship for an estimated 11 million Americans here illegally was endorsed Wednesday by local progressive groups.
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