News & Commentary

Jan 25, 2024

Creating a South Carolina where our votes truly matter

Public testimony on a mixed bag of election-related bills in the S.C. House

By Matthew Butler

ACLU-SC Advocacy Strategist Matthew Butler addresses a subcommittee. He is wearing a suit and red tie and is standing behind a lectern with a microphone.
Jan 22, 2024

State House Dispatch: Jan. 22, 2024

Voting rights, trans rights, and a chance to actually protect children

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Jan. 22, 2024. This week under the copper dome"
Jan 16, 2024

State House Dispatch: Jan. 16, 2024

Staying in the fight for South Carolina's trans kids

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Jan. 16, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue stylized image of the South Carolina State House dome.
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.
Jan 08, 2024

State House Dispatch: Jan. 8, 2024

This week under the Copper Dome: Defend trans rights, fight censorship, and kick off session with a rally on Wednesday

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: January 8, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a red and blue image of the South Carolina Statehouse.
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"
Nov 28, 2023

Here’s what you lose when you ban my books 

Author Ellen Hopkins responds to the mass banning of her YA novels

By Ellen Hopkins

Professional headshot of author Ellen Hopkins
Nov 13, 2023

The danger of Christian nationalism

The First Amendment is fundamental, and it’s under attack

By Jace Woodrum

"The Danger of Christian Nationalism" in white text over a Statehouse dome waving the US and Christian flags
Oct 23, 2023

6 signs Moms for Liberty have come to your town

Unexplained firings? Contrived panics over 'critical race theory' and children's books? You might have a chapter on your hands

By Paul Bowers

The words "6 signs Moms for Liberty have come to your town" superimposed over a photo of a burning book