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Can Education Turn Our Red State Blue?

Posted September 4, 2019 by CJ Waldron in News

“We don’t need no education” -Pink Floyd As an educator, I should be appalled at the comment. Actually, we all should be – especially those of us who make South Carolina our home because it’s no secret that our state has one of the lowest education rankings in the nation. It’s also no secret that South Carolina…

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Attacking Our Freedoms: Part Three, Freedom from Want

Posted July 15, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt delivered what became known as “The Four Freedoms” speech. It was later illustrated by artist Norman Rockwell in a series of paintings for “The Saturday Evening Post." In this series, I will be examining the threats to these freedoms as they are attacked by the current administration and Trump’s…

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The Fight for Quality Education Begins With Quality Educators

Posted April 23, 2019 by CJ Waldron in News

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On May 1st, teachers in South Carolina will be heading to Columbia to bring attention to a bill that would increase teacher salaries by 4% to put them more in line with the national average. The reason they are protesting is that the increase falls far short of the 10% they requested to bring…

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When the Religious Right Influences Public Policy

Posted December 17, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Bob Gatty. Ever since President Trump has been in office the religious right and ultra conservative lawmakers have clamored to influence federal policies, particularly those affecting education and healthcare. It’s remarkable that these groups support Trump, who cannot be described as a devout Christian given his many transgressions, but he has repaid their loyalty with the…

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HCDP on the Issues

Posted October 1, 2018 by HCDP in Information, News

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by Bob Gatty, Director of Communications Horry County Democratic Party has developed a series of “white papers” outlining our position, concerns, and call-to-action on the many issues that affect us all. The papers are available here or by clicking on the “Issues” navigation button above. The papers, developed by an outstanding team of volunteer writers and editors…

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