The Democratic field for governor expanded this week with the announcement that Phil Noble, an entrepreneur and activist from Charleston, is entering the race. Noble’s roots in South Carolina politics stretch back decades and this experience may serve him well during the campaign. His work in the state includes founding…
SC Rep. James Smith Announces Run for Governor
It’s official: James Smith has announced he’s running for governor. The announcement came in the form of a tweet and link to a statement on his website which addresses the reasons he decided to run and his priorities for the campaign. Smith is committed to excellence in South Carolina public…
Rex Tillerson Makes Waves By Not Resigning
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a bombshell announcement in a rare press conference Wednesday: effective immediately, he would remain as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State. Addressing the report by NBC News, Tillerson told a shocked press corps that he had “never considered leaving this post” and that “Vice…
Nikki Haley, US Refuse to Condemn Death Penalty for LGBT People
Today, the United States voted against a United Nations resolution condemning the death penalty for LGBTQ people. In voting against the measure, the United States was joined by countries with abysmal human rights records, including China, Qatar, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has not…