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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Posted January 10, 2020 in News
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By Steven Hamelman At a time in which we’re pummeled daily by narratives of—to name a few—impeachment, bloodshed in the Middle East, apocalyptic fires in Australia, and opioid addiction throughout the land, it’s understandable that most of us would wish to keep similar tales of disaster at bay. But we cannot—and more to the point should…
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SC’s Rigged Elections: Gerrymandering Reform Needed

Posted December 10, 2019 in News
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By Mike Hodges In South Carolina, as in many states across the nation, our elections are rigged by a process called “gerrymandering,” which gives incumbent politicians through the majority party the ability to practically assure their reelection. That is wrong and reform efforts are underway. Here’s the story. An Empty Ballot As a transplant to South Carolina…
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Impeachment: Survey & Summary

Posted November 18, 2019 in News
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By Steve Hamelman U.S. Representative Tom Rice, serving South Carolina’s 7th District, has issued a three-question survey addressing the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The questions are simple. Citizens are asked to either support impeachment, oppose it, or express indecision about it. This disclaimer is attached: “By participating in this survey, you agree to receive additional communications…
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American Hostage

Posted November 12, 2019 in News
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By V. Susan Hutchinson Ever since Donald J. Trump took the presidential oath of office on January 20, 2017, he has been holding Americans hostage in one way or another. He isn’t doing it alone; he has the full support of the Republican party. Let’s review some of our hostage situations. Healthcare Hostages The day he was sworn…
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Protect Our Vote – Be a Poll Watcher

Posted November 10, 2019 in Voting Information
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Casting a ballot is your most fundamental right as an American. Everyone in the process, from voters and poll workers to candidates and their supporters, must work to ensure that voting runs smoothly. New machines, clerical errors, weary voters exhausted by long lines and uncertainty in crowded polling places—and sometimes over-zealous candidates and campaign volunteers—can…
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Local Veterans Open Up About Healthcare Under The VA

Posted November 8, 2019 in News
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Above Photo: Patty Hampton, Dr. Bruce Fischer, Don Kohn, Jack Schonely and Ron Wilson By V. Susan Hutchinson On October 23 HCDP gathered a group of local veterans at the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River to discuss their experiences and challenges with accessing healthcare through the Veterans Administration. When asked what their…
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HCDP Thanks Local Veterans for Discussion on VA Issues

Posted November 8, 2019 in News
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HCDP is grateful to the following veterans for participating in our Veterans Day interview. The interview was held October 23, 2019 at the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River. To read about what the veterans discussed, see Red Tape, Bureaucratic Delays Frustrate Horry County Veterans and Local Veterans Open Up About Healthcare Under…
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Eliminate Uncontrolled Gun Purchases: Gun Sense Committee Holds Vigil at MB Gun Show

Posted November 5, 2019 in News
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Above Photo: Members From Various Local Groups Come Out to Help HCDP Support Gun Sense in Myrtle Beach by Rosemary Wolfe The HCDP Gun Sense Committee, joined by others in the Horry County community, once again assembled with banners and homemade placards across from the Gun Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on November 3rd…
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