In dozens of states across the nation efforts are underway to influence, even intimidate, school board members to restrict what can be taught, and what library books can be available, to public school students.
In South Carolina, for example, school boards are considering proposals to ban a long list of books from school libraries because of…
On Tuesday, December 16th, 2022, President Joe Biden presided over a White House ceremony that codified same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill he signed into law was the culmination of years of effort by LGBTQ+ activists and allies in Congress.
The new law makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone on the basis of their race…
HCDP’s Gun Sense Action Committee sponsored a rally Sunday, Oct. 30, on Oak Street across from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where the Myrtle Beach Gun Show was taking place.
In addition to committee members, two representatives of the MOMs organization participated, as demonstrators explained our position that background checks need to be strengthened against…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham says recent polls show that when he gets his message out, he is “statistically tied” with Gov. Henry McMaster in his race for the statehouse.
“Just last month we had polling come out showing that when we got our message out, we poll within the margin of error and are statistically…
The choice for governor between Democrat Joe Cunningham and Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is a choice between light and dark, the future and the past, and whether South Carolina will recognize and address the many failings that we have as a state.
Highest income tax rate in the southeast.
#42 in Education
Worst…
A candidate forum was held last night at the Burgess Community Center. No Republicans attended.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and South Carolinians can be grateful that things have improved, if only just a little, because for the first time in 23-years South Carolina has not been among the 10 states with the highest rates of women killed by men. We now rank 11th.
Gwen Reed, of Conway, knows full…
In a previous article, it was mentioned how South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster spent his precious ad dollars attacking his opponent, Joe Cunningham instead of touting his own accomplishments. The blog indicated that perhaps Good Ole Henry didn’t mention what good he’s done because he hasn’t done a thing.
Well, apparently Henry got the message... sort…
Vote DEMOCRAT on November 8th. Because now more than ever — your Freedoms are at stake.
Where were the Republicans?
Grand Strand Pride, on October 11, honored candidates who signed the organization’s Pledge for LGBTQ+ Equality, in which they vowed to represent all constituents and oppose legislation “that singles out marginalized communities for exclusion or targets their freedoms, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The candidates who signed the pledge also promised to…
Ernest Carson, the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 68, is a man of long experience who brings fresh approaches to solving the problems that affect our communities.
"Wake up, Everybody" is his campaign slogan, and he means it. He says it's the duty of all citizens to serve their communities, and…
In his most recent campaign ad South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster makes everything from vague accusations to outright lies. Instead of touting his accomplishments (Did he actually have any?) he spends his 30 second spot making claims about a “broken Washington” and the false assertion that Democrats, presumably including his opponent, Joe Cunningham, want to…
Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for State House of Representatives, District 106, kicked off his election campaign celebrating his 22nd birthday, on July 6, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
He is featured on this special South Carolina Elections Edition of the Lean to the Left podcast, and is candid about the challenges and the uphill battle he's…
Overlooking the ocean, 125 Horry County Democrats gathered for the 10th annual SHORE Dinner fundraiser Friday, Sept. 23 at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach.
The overwhelming sentiment echoed by many who attended was a feeling of relief to be among “our own”, and to speak freely as many Democrats live in heavily…
For clarification, those who support a woman’s right to choose are not pro-abortion, they are pro-choice. When a woman must make the heart-wrenching decision to abort a pregnancy, she does not believe that abortion is “a means of birth control” as suggested by State Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey (R-SC).
The choice in itself is based…
After 843,000 jobs were added to the economy over the past two months, it might be time for many of us to pause and think about just where we are in our country today.
Donald Trump and his MAGA cult would have us believe that America is headed to ruin, comparing President Biden to Hitler and…
Democratic candidate for SC governor Joe Cunningham introduced his new running mate, Tally Casey, at a meet and greet rally held in Conway 0n Aug. 23. The two Democratic gubernatorial candidates were joined by Ashlyn Preaux, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives, District 61, Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives District…
Imagine Donald Trump had won the 2020 election. As repugnant as that prospect is, here’s a synopsis of where we would be in an alternate “Trump-won” universe.
Trump 2.0
A second Trump Administration, unfettered by any accountability to the American public, accelerates his abhorrent policies. His hubris, lies and ethical shortcomings continue unabated and without recourse.…
Photo: Ashlyn Preaux, Democratic candidate for SC House District 61, is fighting to preserve women’s freedom to control their own bodies as she campaigns for election in November.
Abortion laws are now being repealed by state legislatures in “trigger bans” following the overturn of Roe. South Carolina's legislature has enacted the trigger ban, and currently…
Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for State House of Representatives, District 106, kicked off his election campaign by celebrating his birthday, July 6, 2020, at the South Strand Recreation Center, Myrtle Beach.
Ryan was born and raised in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and has called Horry County his home for his entire life. He graduated from St.…