News & Commentary

Feb 10, 2024

Dangerous books, South Carolina schools, and me

Let me tell you a story about a book they want to ban

By Paul Bowers

"Dangerous books, South Carolina schools, and me." The headline appears above a pile of books: Native Son, Slaughterhouse-Five, Beloved, Sold, and Stamped.
Feb 07, 2024

All hearts on deck: Defend trans kids on 2/14

3 ways to stand up to the attack on trans rights

By Paul Bowers

A Valentine's-style card reads, "All hearts on deck: 3 ways to stand up to the attack on trans rights"
Feb 05, 2024

State House Dispatch: Feb. 5, 2024

‘Pro-birth’ accountability, medical marijuana, minimum wage for incarcerated workers, and more

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Feb. 5, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a blue-tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
Jan 29, 2024

State House Dispatch: Jan. 29, 2024

Juvenile justice, voting rights, and the connection between local and statewide book-banning efforts

By Paul Bowers

"State House Dispatch: Jan. 29, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a pink and blue image of the State House dome.
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.