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Graham Defends Trump’s Racist Rants: They’re “A Bunch of Communists!”

Posted July 17, 2019 by HCDP in Community Voices

By Don Kohn What must it be like to be a Republican in Congress these days and have to accept, even endorse, the racist rants of President Donald Trump? For Sen. Lindsay Graham, no problem. That’s where he sees his advantage, both politically in Washington, and here in South Carolina where he is seeking reelection and where…

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Attacking Our Freedoms: Part Three, Freedom from Want

Posted July 15, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt delivered what became known as “The Four Freedoms” speech. It was later illustrated by artist Norman Rockwell in a series of paintings for “The Saturday Evening Post." In this series, I will be examining the threats to these freedoms as they are attacked by the current administration and Trump’s…

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Attacking Our Freedoms: Part Two, Freedom of Worship

Posted July 8, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt delivered what became known as “The Four Freedoms” speech. It was later illustrated by artist Norman Rockwell in a series of paintings for “The Saturday Evening Post." In this series, I will be examining the threats to these freedoms as they are attacked by the current administration and Trump’s…

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Attacking Our Freedoms: Part One, Freedom of Speech

Posted July 1, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt delivered what became known as “The Four Freedoms” speech. It was later illustrated by artist Norman Rockwell in a series of paintings for “The Saturday Evening Post.” In this series, I will be examining the threats to these freedoms as they are attacked by the current administration and its…

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Everyone Needs to “Take a Stand!”

Posted June 24, 2019 by HCDP in Community Voices, Video, Voting Information

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By Don Kohn. The SC Democratic convention in Columbia this past weekend was a great kick off to the Feb 29 primary election. Virtually every candidate was present and every one of them had a positive message. Very little time and attention was paid to Donald J. Trump. SC Democratic Chair Trav Robertson and his team were…

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President Trump’s Echo Chamber

Posted May 30, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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When Robert Mueller approached the microphone Wednesday, May 30, he said he didn’t pursue any indictments of President Trump because it was beyond his power to do so based upon Department of Justice guidelines. What he made clear is, “if we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have…

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Armchair Politics

Posted May 20, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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We all lead busy lives. Often we are too busy to pay attention to what’s going on in the political realm. Because of this, many of us decide to back a certain candidate, or affiliate ourselves with a particular political ideal based upon a single issue without wholly researching a candidate’s stance on other issues.…

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DACA: Will the Dream End?

Posted May 19, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in Community Voices, News

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By Bob Gatty Six days a week Carlos Loredo goes to work at Senor Frog’s, where he is operations manager. He arrives at about noon and goes home about 3 a.m. He’s been working there now for almost 15 years. But for Loredo, 29, those 15 hour days might not be enough, even though he’s risen through…

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Waccamaws Continue Federal Recognition Quest

Posted May 15, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in Community Voices, News

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by Bob Gatty Requirements imposed by the federal government for South Carolina's Waccamaw Indian People to be recognized as an official Indian tribe amount to "documentary genocide," according to Waccamaw Chief Harold Hatcher. Addressing the Carolina Forest Democrats meeting May 14, Hatcher said requirements that the Waccamaws must show unbroken lineage from the first ancient Indian from…

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Time to End the Hate

Posted April 30, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in Community Voices, News

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By Barbara J. Sloan A Texas church, a Pittsburgh synagogue, New Zealand mosques, Christian churches in Sri Lanka and now Chabad in Poway, CA. All have been attacked by haters who believe that others do not have the right to worship as they wish–or even to live. Just a couple of years ago a similar tragedy was…

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Do Graham and Rice Support Domestic Violence?

Posted April 10, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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Make no mistake. By refusing to support re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7) will be tacitly supporting domestic violence in a state where violence against women has reached epidemic proportions. How can they justify casting “No” votes on this crucial legislation? Is it simply…

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Is God Still Speaking?

Posted March 13, 2019 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Stefan Varner. The resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry was extremely disappointing as it omitted reference to many Americans who every day suffer the consequences of discrimination and bigotry – the LGBTQ community. The resolution, which was drafted and adopted following comments by first-year Rep. Ilhan Omar…

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For the Future: Join the Fight

Posted January 28, 2019 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Don Kohn. We are living through a historic time, one that our grandchildren will learn about in school and will most likely feel the impact of as they grow into adulthood. It is a time when the President of the United States, simply out of spite or hate, stupidity, greed or gut feel has made decisions…

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An Open Letter to Trump Supporters

Posted December 23, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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Dear Trump Supporters: I was surprised not to hear celebratory fireworks Friday night when the partial government shutdown happened at midnight. I thought you’d be celebrating your boy keeping his promise, as he has kept so few. What was that? It’s the fault of the Democrats? I thought he said on national television, in front of millions of…

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When the Religious Right Influences Public Policy

Posted December 17, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Bob Gatty. Ever since President Trump has been in office the religious right and ultra conservative lawmakers have clamored to influence federal policies, particularly those affecting education and healthcare. It’s remarkable that these groups support Trump, who cannot be described as a devout Christian given his many transgressions, but he has repaid their loyalty with the…

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A Disaster of Seismic Proportions

Posted December 10, 2018 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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One of the issues being pushed by the president is the spread of offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. According to a report in Bloomberg, the goal, as he puts it, is to gain “energy dominance” over the rest of the world. The Charlotte Observer points out that this is a reversal of an order…

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Healthcare in Congress – a Possible Democratic Agenda

Posted November 23, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Don Kohn. When Democrats officially take control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January, a major focus will be on improving healthcare for all Americans – exactly the opposite of what would have been the case had Republicans retained control of both chambers of Congress in the November 6 election. Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) has…

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You have the power. Use It! Vote November 6th

Time to Use Your Power at the Ballot Box

Posted November 4, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Don Kohn, HCDP Chair On Tuesday, Horry County voters will participate in the 2018 midterm election, which could well be one of the most important elections of our times. They will have an opportunity to use their constitutionally guaranteed power – at the ballot box. At stake are the U.S. House of Representatives seat in District…

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You Have the Power: Use it! Vote Blue Nov. 6

Posted October 29, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Don Kohn, Chairman of the Horry County Democratic Party Voter enthusiasm is building in Horry County and South Carolina, and we sense a wave of Democratic support that may well be unprecedented. Voters appear poised to reject the policies of the Trump and McMaster administrations and elect candidates with positive, inclusive messages who are committed…

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SC Voting Upgrades: The Need is Critical and Urgent

Posted August 6, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Wendy Baruch Hanging around the Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP), a person can learn a thing a two. Sometimes these things just need to be verified. When I saw a video from Tuesday’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Security Summit, watching agency head Kirstjen Nielson confirming the present threat to our Democracy in the…

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