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Legislative and Issue Update – July 2020

Posted August 5, 2020 by HCDP in News

By David Higham Remembering Congressman John Lewis (February 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020) HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES Local Cases and Deaths: Cases of the coronavirus jumped by 80 in Horry County on July 30, bringing the total number of positive tests to 7,857 across the county since March according to state health officials.…

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The Truth About Trump’s Economy

Posted July 30, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Rick Patelunas President Trump brags that he and his Republican enablers have created the biggest economy the world has ever seen. Trump takes credit for the longest recovery on record and the lowest unemployment levels in decades. And there’s the record stock market that Trump points to as an example of his economic success.…

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Fundraising Pandemic Style

Posted July 29, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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Every year HCDP has two major fundraising events so we can keep the lights on in the office, organize voter registration drives, pay for advertising that will help Democratic candidates in county and state elections as well as community outreach and other events. This year our very popular Golf Outing and SHORE Dinner fundraisers had to…

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Widespread Violence as a Political Tool – The Trump Re-Election Strategy

Posted July 21, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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People have been coming together to peacefully protest the use of excessive force by police departments against African Americans since the death of George Floyd in May. In Portland, OR, protests have been ongoing for more than 50 days by groups such as Black Lives Matter (BLM). However, unidentified groups have been out at night…

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Tributes to Lost Civil Rights Icons

Posted July 19, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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On Friday, July 17, the world lost two giants who were change agents of the civil rights movement, Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian and Rep. John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat who was revered as “the conscience” of Congress. Rev. Vivian passed away at his Atlanta home of natural causes at the age of 95, while Lewis…

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To Mask or Not to Mask? It Shouldn’t Be a Question

Posted July 8, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By V. Susan Hutchinson Donald Trump decided to make wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus a political issue. You are a liberal, left wing socialist if you wear one and a true Trump supporter if you don’t; however, they will be available to you at his rallies and…

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Trump’s Attacks on Healthcare During a Pandemic

Posted July 6, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Alex Mendiola Over the last few months, Americans continue to face grave dangers from violent protests, crippling economic strife, and the worst global public health crisis in living memory. Arguments over the causes and/or the validity of these plights flood the 24-hour hour news cycle and social media channels become a deluge on our…

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Legislative and Issue Update – June 2020

Posted July 2, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By David Higham HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES Local Cases and Deaths: On June 23 Horry County saw its highest single-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began with 133. (WMBF News 6/23/2020) As of June 25 COVID-19 cases in Horry County total 2,495, including 42 deaths. (Myrtle Beach Online 6/25/2020) Hotel occupancy…

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Taking Down the Monuments to Racism

Posted June 28, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Andrew Pauly Amidst the push for societal reform sparked by the murder of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, and countless other victims of police brutality and systemic racism, protesters as well as local governments have called for the removal of various monuments. Many of these monuments depict Confederate leaders and advocates of Jim Crow laws, segregation,…

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Honoring Juneteenth

Posted June 19, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Brandon Counts According to some media outlets, President Donald Trump is seeking credit for making Juneteenth “very famous.” But Juneteenth is bigger than the man in the White House. It’s a day commemorating the end of slavery in America. But wait, wasn’t the Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order issued by then-President Abraham Lincoln on…

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Pride Month 2020 Marked by Tribulations and Jubilations

Posted June 17, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Doneva Garcia June is traditionally observed as LGBTQ Pride Month. This year’s celebration, however, has been marked by several historic events that will forever change the narrative of our country. First, the global pandemic cause by COVID-19, continues to be a national crisis. Most Pride events have been cancelled or moved to virtual celebrations. Then the…

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Celebrating Pride Month

Posted June 17, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Terry Livingston Gay Pride, LGBTQ Pride, or simply Pride Month, is celebrated every June to commemorate the Manhattan riots known as the Stonewall Uprising. In 1969 alcoholic beverage permits were not issued to establishments that served gay customers. It was illegal for two people of the same sex to dance together. It was even illegal…

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The HCDP Zero Waste Resolution – Approved!

Posted June 17, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By V. Susan Hutchinson HCDP is proud to announce that their Zero Waste Resolution was approved at the SCDP state convention June 6, 2020. The resolution was submitted at the HCDP Precinct Reorganization in 2018 and then sent SCDP for approval in June 2019 where it was tabled until this year. Thank you and congratulations…

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The Protests & the First Amendment

Posted June 17, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Andrew Pauly Three weeks ago, George Floyd was killed by a police officer as bystanders pleaded for his life and three other officers watched. Sparking protests around the world, Floyd’s death is certainly not the first. Police brutality has been a subject on the Black Lives Matter agenda for a long time. However, the death…

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HCDP Responds to Murder of George Floyd

Posted June 5, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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The Horry County Democratic Party stands in solidarity with the peaceful protestors, Black Lives Matter and all citizens of good conscience. We must take a stand for changing the procedures in police departments across the country, starting with the elimination of “choke hold” and other policies that brutalize our communities of color. It must be a…

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Primary Election Candidate Info

Posted June 4, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Andrew Pauly When Horry County voters go to the polls Tuesday, June 9 to vote in the primary election, they will decide who will challenge Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7), a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump and his policies. Also on the ballot are candidates for key positions in the SC State Legislature, with competitive…

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Legislative and Issue Update

Posted June 2, 2020 by Tim Wilkie in News

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By David Higham HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES Local Cases and Deaths: As of May 26, coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Horry County total 392 lab-confirmed cases, including 24 patients who died. Accounting for undiagnosed patients, the state health department estimates there could be more than 2,800 COVID-19 cases in Horry County. (MyHorryNews.com 5/27/20) County Council…

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Trump and the Racial Divide in America

Posted May 29, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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Above Photo: Donald Trump at White House Press Conference May 29 Following Minneapolis Unrest By V. Susan Hutchinson America has been divided by race since the Mayflower landed on Plymouth rock. The genocide of Native American tribes for their land and the selling of slaves were just the beginning. Baby steps at equal rights for all…

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How to Spot a Fake Executive Order

Posted May 29, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By V. Susan Hutchinson After years of letting Donald Trump spread lies and hatred, Twitter finally decided to put a fact check warning on one of his Tweets. Why? Because Trump continues to spread misinformation that voting by mail opens the doors to voter fraud. Voting? That’s Twitter’s breaking point? Not the thousands of hate-filled Trump…

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COVID 19 Pandemic: Providing a Helping Hand

Posted May 18, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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Above Photo: Jennifer and Hannah Mullen, of the Horry County Citizen’s Crisis Response Facebook group, which helps provide groceries, meals, and assistance to people in need. By Andrew Pauly There is no question of the trying times caused by COVID-19-related business shutdowns, at least temporarily leaving many without a paycheck and the financial means to…

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