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Indivisible: Resisting the Trump Agenda

Posted February 26, 2017 by HCDP in Community Voices

By Julia Parker. Indivisible is a grassroots movement of Americans who oppose the Trump Agenda and are joining together to pressure the legislative and executive branches to not enact it. The model for action is the Indivisible Guide, written by the Indivisible Team and available as a free download at www.indivisibleguide.com . The Indivisible Team…

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The First 14 Days: What Happened, What to Watch

Posted February 7, 2017 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Julia Parker. In the first 14 days of the Trump Administration, nine executive orders and 11 presidential memoranda were issued. Let’s pay attention to what happened in this historic two week period. Here is a review of these orders and memoranda and what they mean to ordinary Americans. This is a long read but worth…

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Time for Sorrow is Over; Now We Need to “Go High”

Posted December 20, 2016 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Lorraine Woodward. It was an emotional day at the South Carolina State Capitol for the Electoral College vote on December 19. I am compelled to ask that each and every one of us renew our commitment to change the political conversation in South Carolina. I recognize that many of us are still mourning the events of…

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Gun Sense: Remember Victims at Dec. 17 Vigil in Conway; Miss Sloane in Theaters

Posted December 13, 2016 by HCDP in Community Voices

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A candlelight memorial vigil for victims of gun violence will be held Saturday, December 17 at 5:30 pm at the Old Horry County Courthouse on Third Avenue in downtown Conway. The event is organized by SC Mothers Against Violence, Inc., partners to the Horry Democrats Gun Sense committee. President Rev. Elizabeth Bowens will…

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Trump Must Make Amends for What He Unleashed During Campaign

Posted December 9, 2016 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Gary Cole. President-elect Donald Trump can redirect the negative energy he helped create before it gets out of his control. In his heart, his intentions are good. His message during the campaign resonated far worse then he intended. Many groups, who only hear parts of his message, translated it as a call to arms against those…

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Hold Tom Rice to His Own Standard

Posted September 13, 2016 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Rick Patelunas. South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District incumbent Tom Rice’s opinion is that federal workers should have more skin in the game. He says their pay should be tied to the performance of the nation’s economy. The congressman is elected, but he’s still a federal employee. What if his performance is tied to District 7’s…

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Good Start in Tackling Gun Violence, Drug Addiction in Horry

Posted September 12, 2016 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Linda Bianca. I attended two meetings recently that provided me with valuable information about problems in our community. The Heroin Awareness meeting presented by the City of Myrtle Beach was excellent. I hadn’t realized the extent of the problem. My heart aches for those addicted and their families. Many try heroin because of peer pressure and…

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