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I Am Woman!

By Sandra Kohn. In today’s political climate, women’s issues are of primary concern and well they should be. When we look back over the last century, we tend to congratulate ourselves on our progress; but the truth is our progress has been slow and thwarted with perilous opposition. Today, especially in this era of President Donald Trump…

High Stakes at the Supreme Court

by Don Kohn. The nomination by President Trump of Brett Kavanaugh to succeed retiring Justice David Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court emphasizes in stark terms the absolute necessity of Democrats assuming control of both houses of the U.S. Congress in the November 6 election. Kavanaugh’s commitment to extreme right wing public policy issues has been well…

Trump’s Tariffs Battle

Observers say President Trump’s trade policy hasn't ignited a trade war, but it has certainly started a tariff battle. All battles have consequences and casualties, and Trump’s tariffs battle is no different. Trump claimed that trade wars are easy to win, but he also said that times might get tough for some. It’s not at…
Hory County Democratic Party's Annual fundraising gala, the SHORE Dinner

7th Annual HCDP SHORE Dinner

Save the Date! Horry County Democratic Party’s Annual fundraising gala, the SHORE Dinner, will be held October 13, 2018 overlooking the ocean at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center in North Myrtle Beach. Please think about how you can help out by donating and soliciting silent auction items and program sponsorship ads. Each year, participants look…
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Call to Action

by Don Kohn, HCDP Chair. The primary election season is now concluded and Democrats who voted have made their choices, nominating our slate of candidates to help carry our party in Horry County and the rest of the Palmetto State to victory on November 6. Not in many years have Democrats had the opportunity for success as…

The Kind of People Who Built America

I scratch my head each time President Trump says that these Central American countries “are not sending us their best.” Seems to me that these people, after walking 1,2​00 miles to free themselves from ​corrupted governments, drug warlords, and no prospect​s​ for a living wage, are exactly the kind of people U.S. companies should be…
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National LGBT Pride Month 2018

Progress, but Challenges Ahead As we once again celebrate National LGBT Pride month, it is important to recognize the advances toward equality that we have made. In United States v. Windsor, the U.S. Supreme Court brought federal tax recognition to legally married gays and lesbians, particularly in states that had legalized same sex-marriage. The Obergefell v.…

Golf Outing Registration Closed

Player registrations are no longer being accepted for the Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing June 30 at Wild Wing’s Avocet Course in Conway. All player slots have been filled due a last minute surge in registrations, and we are looking forward to a terrific fun-filled day of golf and friendship. The Outing is sponsored by…

“Party Time?” Video Launched

The Horry County Democratic Party Communications Team has just completed and launched a terrific new video, “Party Time?”, which is less than 30 seconds illustrates dozens of reasons why voters should consider supporting the Democratic Party instead of the party of President Trump. We intend to use this video throughout the campaign and invite you to…
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June 12 Primary – Coming Soon!

by Don Kohn. On Tuesday, June 12, Horry County Democrats have an opportunity to help set the course for 2018 as we continue our drive to end one-party control in South Carolina and elect caring, concerned and highly qualified Democrats for national, state and local offices. The big blue wave is building across the nation and we…

Golf Outing Deadline June 15

The registration deadline to participate in the Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing is Friday, June 15, so don’t delay any further in signing up. Sponsored by HCDP and co-hosted by Elliott Realty and Eagles Nest, the outing will be held June 30 at Wild Wing’s Avocet Course in Conway. Besides having a great day of…

HCDP Drives for Gun Violence Awareness

Helping to lead the drive for gun violence awareness and advocating for sensible gun safety legislation, committed Democrats from across Horry County demonstrated at three sites Friday, June 1 as part of “Wear Orange Weekend.” Volunteers, emblazoned in orange shirts, carried placards and signs in North Myrtle Beach, Market Commons and along Highway 501 in Conway. As…