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Pride Month 2020 Marked by Tribulations and Jubilations

Posted June 17, 2020 in News
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By Doneva Garcia June is traditionally observed as LGBTQ Pride Month. This year’s celebration, however, has been marked by several historic events that will forever change the narrative of our country. First, the global pandemic cause by COVID-19, continues to be a national crisis. Most Pride events have been cancelled or moved to virtual celebrations. Then the…
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Celebrating Pride Month

Posted June 17, 2020 in News
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By Terry Livingston Gay Pride, LGBTQ Pride, or simply Pride Month, is celebrated every June to commemorate the Manhattan riots known as the Stonewall Uprising. In 1969 alcoholic beverage permits were not issued to establishments that served gay customers. It was illegal for two people of the same sex to dance together. It was even illegal…
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Let the Campaign Begin!

Posted June 10, 2020 in News
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By Bob Gatty Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP Chair Don Kohn today congratulated the winners of the June 9 primary election and said they have the Party’s full support heading into the November 3 general election. Challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Rice for the District 7 seat will be educator Melissa Watson, who defeated two…
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Legislative and Issue Update

Posted June 2, 2020 in News
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By David Higham HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES  Local Cases and Deaths: As of May 26, coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Horry County total 392 lab-confirmed cases, including 24 patients who died. Accounting for undiagnosed patients, the state health department estimates there could be more than 2,800 COVID-19 cases in Horry County. (MyHorryNews.com 5/27/20) County Council…
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Words Matter

Posted May 8, 2020 in News
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by Scott Johnson Every presidential term has words and catchphrases associated with it. One of Bill Clinton’s was “it’s the economy, stupid.” John F. Kennedy’s positive inaugural address had the line “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” In Trump’s short inaugural address, beginning with the seventh sentence and…
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Legislative and Issue Update

Posted April 30, 2020 in News
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By David Higham HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES Local Cases and Deaths: As of April 23, coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Horry County has reached at least 190, with 1,357 possible cases in the county, according to the state health department. There have been 12 area deaths due to the virus. (Myrtle Beach Online 4/23/20) Pandemic Devastates…
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After Coronavirus, Will GOP Attack Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid?

Posted April 27, 2020 in News
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By Bob Gatty Congress has approved nearly $3 trillion in new federal spending to combat the impact of the coronavirus, and once the crisis has passed, expect Republican budget hawks to renew their attack on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to help recoup some of that money. Horry County residents need to pay attention because those…
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Ball of Confusion

Posted April 21, 2020 in News
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By Rick Patelunas In 1970, the Temptations released Ball of Confusion – That’s What the World is Today. The lyrics described chaos and disorder. Racial strife, segregation, and summer riots in America’s cities. An unending war in Vietnam. Drug addiction, suicides, unemployment rising. A ball of confusion while a corrupt, criminal Republican President Nixon was…
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HCDP Announces Candidates Slate

Posted April 20, 2020 in News
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An outstanding slate of Democratic candidates is preparing for the all-important South Carolina primary election June 9. While the format of that election is still in doubt due to the impact of the coronavirus, our candidates are doing everything they can to promote their candidacies during these unsettled times when public gatherings and even face-to-face contact…
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