The United States reported its very first case of COVID-19 approximately two months ago. Since then, the number of cases has skyrocketed, and – as of Friday – the country has become the first to reach 100,000 confirmed cases per the reports of health departments across states. With new cases…
PALMETTO PROFILE: Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and received a Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology before enrolling in Rutgers Law School. After receiving her J.D. and passing the bar examination, Warren taught law at various universities. In her first Massachusetts U.S. Senate race in 2012,Warren…
PALMETTO PROFILE: Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders has been a United States Senator for Vermont since 2007 and is currently the longest-serving Independent in congressional history. This is the senator’s second time running for the Democratic nomination, with a loss to Hillary Clinton in 2016. Sanders has gained fame across the country with his progressive…
In State of the State Response, Rep. Rutherford Encourages South Carolina to Think Big
Last Wednesday, South Carolina heard from Governor Henry McMaster in his annual State of the State address, followed promptly by House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford who provided the Democratic response. Governor McMaster’s State of the State address was rife not only with false promises, but with recycled Democratic ideas as…
Trump of the Tropics: America Always Comes First
In the United States, 2016 was the year that we witnessed a lot of political and social change because of one important election. For Brazilians, that year has been 2019. The newly elected President, Jair Bolsonaro, has changed not only the reality of Brazil but is also impacting the lives…