News & Commentary

Apr 22, 2024

State House Dispatch: April 22, 2024

Book bans and classroom censorship in the final weeks of legislative session

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: April 22, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Apr 17, 2024

Say no to classroom censorship today

In a teacher shortage, we can't afford to disrespect educators with bills like H. 3728

By Paul Bowers

"Strike out classroom censorship" is repeated several times on a yellow background. A red marker stroke passes through the words "strike out"
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.
Apr 15, 2024

State House Dispatch: April 15, 2024

The good, the bad, and the mixed bag of legislative crossover

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: April 15, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over an orange-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Apr 09, 2024

We can stop a statewide book purge before it begins

Fight for the Freedom to Read on April 10

By Paul Bowers

"April 10: Defend the Freedom to Read." Text appears over a photo of a burning book.
Mar 28, 2024

Here's what the anti-DEI bill says about our state's priorities

South Carolinians face real problems. Our representatives have decided to spend time in the People’s House creating new ones.

By Paul Bowers

A crowd of people in businesswear stands behind a speaker at a lectern in the South Carolina State House lobby
Mar 26, 2024

State House Dispatch: March 26, 2024

Juvenile Justice reform, the anti-DEI campaign, and a bill that heightens the risk of racial profiling

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: March 26, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Mar 20, 2024

Podcast Trailer: While I Breathe

Coming soon: Your new favorite podcast about civil liberties battles in South Carolina

By Paul Bowers

A banner image on blue crumpled paper reads, "While I Breathe: A new podcast from the ACLU-SC." A logo in the shape of the South Carolina flag consists of a podcasting microphone and a crescent moon.
Mar 18, 2024

State House Dispatch: March 18, 2024

Budget tricks, unconstitutional school vouchers, and stronger protections for free speech

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: March 18, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a pink and blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.