Unique problems call for unique solutions. With prizes ranging from a million dollars to full-ride scholarships, multiple states across the country have turned to vaccine lottery programs to combat the spread of COVID-19. In states such as Ohio, California, Maryland, Kentucky, and New York, vaccinated residents can opt in to…
On Wednesday, members of the S.C. House Democratic Caucus held an emergency meeting following the release of footage showing the moments leading up to Jamal Sutherland’s death at the hands of Charleston police. Jamal Sutherland died after being assaulted by Charleston County deputies in January. Sutherland, who was diagnosed with…
In the last week of South Carolina’s legislative session, Republicans decided to ram a ridiculous, far-right resolution through the House calling for a convention of the states to make amendments to the U.S. Constitution. You read that right. This is the House’s last chance this year to pass new legislation…
A bill that would ban transgender youth from participating in middle and high school sports was passed by a House Judiciary subcommittee in a vote of three to one on Wednesday. H.3477 or the “Save Women’s Sports Act” would limit participation in middle and high school women’s sports to only…
Following the election of President Joe Biden, the student debt crisis has become a growing concern among legislators across the country. Here in South Carolina, a bill currently sits in the House Ways and Means Committee that would provide student loan forgiveness for eligible teachers in the Palmetto State. H.3459,…