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.…
A series of issue-focused questions were posed by the Horry County Democratic Party to Mal Hyman, Democratic Congressional Candidate candidate for U.S. Congress in the 7th Congressional District. The following are his thoughtful responses. We are happy to provide this information in order to help South Carolina voters to make their best decision for the…
Several members of the Horry County Democratic Party joined Grand Strand Action Now (GSAT) June 20 to urge Rep. Tom Rice (R-Dist. 6) to oppose President Trump’s forced separation of immigrant children from their parents at the US southern border.
Later that afternoon, President Trump signed an executive order allowing migrant families to be held in…
State Rep. Robert Williams and educator Mal Hyman will square off June 26 in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-Dist.7) in the November 6 general election.
It is essential for Democrats to vote in this special election. The results will determine who will be the Democratic nominee in…
Supporters of LGBT rights participated in the first annual Democrats Pride in the Park picnic Saturday, June 16, at beautiful Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens just north of Little River.
More than 50 HCDP members and friends were welcomed to the event at the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway by Stefan Varner, Democratic LGBT Committee chair.
“It is…
State Rep. Robert Williams
and educator
Mal Hyman
will square off June 26 in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-Dist.7) in the November 6 general election.
“It is essential for Democrats to vote in this special election. The results will determine who will be the Democratic nominee…
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…
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…
HCDP Chair Don Kohn and Stefan Varner, chair of the Democratic LGBT Committee, have expressed deep disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in a case involving a Colorado baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple.
Their comments came in a news conference at Democratic headquarters in Conway June 5.
“Yesterday's decision…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
The decision May 21 by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that companies can use forced arbitration as a condition for employment is a direct attack on workers’ rights and clearly demonstrates that elections have consequences.
The decision means that to get a job, it’s OK for companies to require a person to agree to arbitration and…
Friday morning multiple students were gunned down at Santa Fe High School, near Houston, TX, and at least 10 victims have died.
How many times will this happen before our lawmakers finally take action? We need them to act now, not just wring their hands and send their condolences to the families of the victims.
Students are…
by Don Kohn.
Some eight years ago, Marine Kyle Carpenter, from Gilbert, SC, threw himself onto a live grenade in Afghanistan to save a fellow Marine’s life. His heart stopped three times as doctors worked to save him, but miraculously he survived.
But the blast took Carpenter’s right eye and injured his left eye. Both of his…
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…
South Carolina’s Democratic state senators held strong the night of May 4th in a filibuster that ended up sending legislation that would have banned most abortions in the state back to committee, effectively killing it for the year.
It was a dramatic victory for Democrats who firmly believe in the woman’s right to make their own…
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…