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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.…

Golf Outing Registration Cost Reduced

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we’ve reduced the cost of registration for HCDP’s Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing by 50%! The cost is now only $37.50 per person and $150 per foursome – which includes everything, including prizes, food and the awards banquet following golf. This is your chance to spend a great…
Save Lives: Close the Charleston Gun Loophole

Time to Ban Bump Stocks

by Don Kohn. Chair, HCDP Seven months ago, on October 1, a gunman began firing on a large crowd of 30,000 people that had come to the heart of the Las Vegas strip to listen to their favorite country music stars and enjoy life with friends and family. What they didn’t know is that the gunman, in the…

Urge Congress to Save Net Neutrality

The U.S. Senate passed legislation May 16 to save net neutrality rules and force big telecom companies to treat all web users equally, but insiders doubt that the House of Representatives will follow suit or that President Trump would sign it. After all, it's his FCC that wants to ditch net neutrality rules. Democrats forced the vote using…
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Two More Republican Healthcare Hits 

by Bob Gatty. In Washington and in Columbia, Republican healthcare hits keep coming and many Horry County residents stand to feel the pain. In both instances, it’s President Trump’s disdain for people who need a helping hand that is to blame. While Gov. McMaster and Republicans who control the State House have refused to expand Medicaid under…