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Meet Ryan Thompson, Dem Candidate for SC House Dist. 106

Posted September 25, 2022 by HCDP in News

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…

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HCDP’s Annual SHORE Dinner Brings Dems Together

Posted September 25, 2022 by Penny Sunshine in News

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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…

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Abortion: No Gold Star for Senator Graham

Posted September 20, 2022 by Eileen Powell in News

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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…

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Bluer Than You Think

Posted September 6, 2022 by Bob Gatty in News

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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…

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Democratic candidate for SC Governor Joe Cunningham introduced his new running mate, Tally Casey

Posted August 28, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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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…

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What if Trump Had Won?

Posted August 3, 2022 by Arthur Hill in News

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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.…

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SC’s Draconian Abortion Laws: Fighting Back

Posted August 3, 2022 by Penny Sunshine in News

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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…

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Ryan Thompson for State House of Representatives, District 106 Kicks off Campaign

Posted July 18, 2022 by HCDP in News

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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.…

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Ernest Carson, Democrat for SC House District 68 Launches Campaign

Posted July 17, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Ernest Carson, the Dem candidate for SC House Dist. 68, launched his campaign Saturday, July 16, promising that "The people will be first." He also urged Democrats to be proud and unafraid of Republican intimidation. "Y'all can't be scared anymore. If your neighbor asks if you are a Democrat, you're damn right I am. Let's stand…

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Bruce & Matthews advance to US Senate Democratic runoff in SC

Posted June 19, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Author and preservationist Catherine Fleming Bruce and state Rep. Krystle Matthews have advanced to a runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate The winner of the June 28 vote will face Republican incumbent Tim Scott in the general election.

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March For Our Lives – June 11, 2022

Posted June 17, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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Demanding Action Against Gun Violence

Posted June 17, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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Grand Strand Pride Leads Initiative to Designate June Pride Month in Horry County

Posted June 2, 2022 by Jeremy Holland in News

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Editor’s Note: Due to pressure from right wing residents of Horry County stating the resolution should not have been passed under a consent agenda, the Horry County Council rescinded resolution R-51-2022 declaring June as Pride Month at their June 7 meeting. HCDP is appalled at the decision of the Council as they continue in their…

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Horry GOP: Raising Money from Gun Similar to the Buffalo Killer’s

Posted May 20, 2022 by Bob Gatty in News

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Politicians and rightwing media personalities who espouse the "great replacement theory", must be held responsible for the mindset that sent the teenage Buffalo, NY Tops Friendly Market killer on his bloody rampage resulting in the murder of 10 Black people and injury of three others. Moreover, gun rights advocates, led by the National Rifle Association, are…

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The Importance of Voting in the South Carolina Democratic Primary

Posted May 17, 2022 by HCDP in News

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South Carolina has open primaries, which means that anyone can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. However, Democratic voters need to vote for Democratic candidates in both the primary and mid-term elections. Standing solidly behind Democratic candidates shows the GOP that Democrats are ready for the fight to advocate for Democracy. Democratic voters should…

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Attend #ENGAGEHORRY Community Event May 21

Posted May 13, 2022 by HCDP in News

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#ENGAGEHORRY, a new HCDP initiative to increase voter participation, continues Saturday, May 21 with appearances by Democratic candidates and an opportunity for voters to learn more about the upcoming primary and general election. The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Asher Theater, 3237 Waccamaw Blvd., in Myrtle Beach, will feature…

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The GOP Wants to Legalize At Least One Form of Child Abuse

Posted May 7, 2022 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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The recent leak of a draft opinion, written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, indicates that the highest court in the land is on the verge of giving the GOP their biggest victory yet in the war on women. What it also does is open the door for GOP controlled states to legalize child abuse. It…

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Dr. Subhash Saxena, HCDP EC, Honored at CCU

Posted April 21, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Coastal Carolina University on April 19 dedicated the Subhash Saxena Department of Mathematics and Statistics in recognition of Dr. Saxena's contributions to the university and its students. Horry County Democratic Party is proud that Dr. Saxena has been a loyal and active member of the Democratic Party and greatly appreciates his efforts and support. Dr. Saxena…

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The U.S. Women’s Movement: Advocating for Equality Between the Sexes

Posted April 20, 2022 by Jeremy Holland in News

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In spite of the great gains of the U.S. women’s movement over the past century, there are still many areas where sex equality is lacking. For example, women are still paid 82 cents on a man’s dollar — more than $400,000 lost wages over the course of a career. And that’s just the tip of…

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A Proposal for Future Democratic Party Success

Posted April 13, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Jeremy Holland, a sociology professor at Horry Georgetown Technical College, contends that to achieve long-term success the Democratic Party must become more progressive and aggressively support and embrace the objectives of like-minded organizations, forming, in effect, a grand coalition. He discussed those ideas at the Carolina Forest Democratic Club meeting April 12. During…

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