Author’s Note: Portions of this article first appeared in the Carolinas Communication Association Annual, VOL. XXXV (2019), titled “Mentoring as Applied Communication Education” by Deborah Breede and Margene Willis.
All my life I have wanted to be a schoolteacher. One of my favorite Christmas presents was a chalkboard with colored chalk. My favorite game to play…
It’s difficult to assess the full impact of Trump’s policies on Social Security. The administration appears to be following advisor Steve Bannon’s “flood the zone” strategy—releasing a barrage of proposals and plans, many of which may never materialize, creating chaos and confusion.
Take, for example, Trump’s promise to eliminate taxation on Social Security benefits. This is…
The GOP and the MAGA minions are in full bloom this spring—with some of the most ridiculous and idiotic events unfolding right before our eyes!
According to the dictionary, buffoonery is defined as "behavior that is ridiculous or foolish." A synonym? Clowning! And wow, do those definitions perfectly describe what’s going on in the White House,…
The Horry Democratic Party Voter Protection Committee has long encouraged voters to review their ballots three times—a message symbolized by our logo of two hands holding a ballot card.
Here’s what to do, when to do it, and why it matters.
According to the State Election Commission’s Security Booklet (page 13), available in the Resources section…
In recent weeks, proposed and ongoing DOGE cuts across the nation have raised alarm among community leaders, news outlets, and environmental experts alike. These cuts aim to reduce departmental expenditures, but too often they risk weakening critical programs that support healthy forests, manage fire risks, control flooding, protect against wind damage, and fund schools and…
As news broke recently about top defense and intelligence officials leaking plans for an attack on the Houthis in Yemen, over the messaging app Signal, one could only wonder how the Trump Administration would react. Predictably, any semblance of accountability was avoided by luminaries such as Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Mike Waltz. Also predictably,…
We’ve heard it over and over again: how “inefficient” our Federal Government is, and even our State agencies. But let’s get real. In South Carolina, the buffoons running our State, County, and Local Governments are really out for themselves!
Take the $2 billion “error” as an example.
HOW do you miss $2 billion? And how did the…
One of the happiest days of my adult life was the day I enrolled in Medicare. As a three-time cancer survivor and an incredibly clumsy human being who’s had multiple freak injuries—including a bicycle wreck that landed me in the hospital for two weeks when I was 14—I’ve always followed my father’s very good advice.…
The Horry County Democratic Party, alongside the majority of Americans who cherish democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and the sacrifices our forefathers made to protect freedom, stands resolutely with Ukraine against Putin’s brutal and unjust invasion. Supporting our allies against authoritarian aggression is not just a political choice—it is a fundamental American value.
We are appalled and…
Shootings, Skittles, and Black Lives Matter
Author’s Note: This is the final in a three-part series written to recognize Black History Month and the martyred who helped make it so. Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence contained herein.
Like many folks, I have woken up several mornings to the news of a terrible death. On November 22,…
What is being “cost efficient”? The most common definition is “value for your money”, or you get what you pay for. Pretty simple. Should be every person’s way of life. Well, the Trump MAGAs are trying to say that our entire Federal Gov’t is not only “inefficient” but corrupt and full of fraud and misappropriations.
And…
The Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) is governed by an Executive Committee composed of the Chair, 3 Vice Chairs, and each precinct’s Executive Committee Member. The Executive Committee meets four times per year to set priorities for the County’s Party activities!
It can be your turn to get involved!
Executive Committee Filing Form (This link is…
The place where I sit is peculiar, like the institution that shaped it (Creel, 1988), like the people who were brought here. It is a graveyard; it commands hushed tones. Its beauty is soothing to the heart, an opiate – an addictive, sensual beckoning. It is also a place of atrocity and pain. Killing fields.…
I’ll admit it: I’ve been in a lull since the election. I still have some big feelings. I’ve been avoiding the news because I don’t want to hear that felon’s name. I don’t want to know what he’s doing or planning. I don’t want to hear about the abysmal candidates he’s chosen that are likely…
Author’s Note: This article’s introduction previously appeared in The Journal of Loss and Trauma on March 18, 2023 in the article “Remembering Mother: Reconstituting Voice and Identity through Narrative with Alzheimer’s Patients” and appears here with the permission of the author, Deborah Cunningham Breede.
"Man, ban, fan..." Mom emphatically points at the man in the…
With precious few days remaining between now and the election, I want to encourage you to believe. We have heard the closing arguments from both candidates. They have shared with us their contrasting visions for this country, and it’s clear that Kamala Harris believes in this country and the people in it, while Donald Trump…
We have all heard, by now, the concept of “sane washing”, as it pertains to the former president. This is a unique phenomenon, whereby the mainstream media condenses and cleans up statements by Trump to make them appear more coherent and less rambling than they are, presenting a more palatable version of the former president…
Brian Palmer has deep roots in Horry County and a strong background in team leadership. A Retired Navy veteran, he proudly served our great nation, with 24 years of active military service.
Brian joined the U.S. Navy in 1998, just two weeks after graduating from high school. Over the years, he has earned an Associate of…
If you have an election concern, report it to our HCDP Voter Protection Clinic at (843)488-4237.
Here are some other steps you can take:
1. Complete an Affidavit: Fill out an affidavit detailing your concern and have it notarized—most banks offer notary services for free. Bring the notarized affidavit to the Certification Hearing of the Commissioners,…
As Election Day approaches, there are countless reasons to vote for Kamala Harris for president. Here are just three critical issues that show the stark contrast between her and her opponent.