News & Commentary

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.
Mar 08, 2024

Anatomy of a smear campaign

How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interest groups teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians

By Paul Bowers

"Anatomy of a Smear Campaign: How right-wing lawmakers, media, and dark-money interests teamed up to harass and intimidate school librarians." The text is on a red and tan striped background. Photos of Reps. Thomas Beach and April Cromer appear below.
Mar 04, 2024

State House Dispatch: March 4, 2024

Erosion of civil liberties in schools, denial of care for trans South Carolinians, and an actually good drug policy

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: March 4, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a teal and blue image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Feb 27, 2024

State House Dispatch: Feb. 27, 2024

Budget season, voting rights, and trans rights on the line

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Feb. 27, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Feb 19, 2024

State House Dispatch: Feb. 19, 2024

We’re celebrating some small wins from last week, with a realistic view of what’s ahead

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Feb. 19, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Feb 12, 2024

State House Dispatch: Feb. 12, 2024

Trans rights, medical marijuana, book censorship, and 'a traditional approach to history’

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Feb. 12, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over an orange-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.