SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
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We are a non-profit fighting for low income South Carolinians to overcome social, economic and legal injustice. Based out of Columbia, SC. Learn more at scjustice.org
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Congress did not extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits which greatly reduces costs of ACA insurance for thousands in the state through H.R.1, but still has time to change their minds.
Please urge Congress to do so today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
#scpol #aca #uspol
Please urge Congress to do so today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
#scpol #aca #uspol
THANK YOU to everyone who attended our webinar on SNAP changes this past Monday!
You can find both the presentation recording and our accompanying fact sheet here: www.scjustice.org/snap-changes...
You can find both the presentation recording and our accompanying fact sheet here: www.scjustice.org/snap-changes...
December 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who attended our webinar on SNAP changes this past Monday!
You can find both the presentation recording and our accompanying fact sheet here: www.scjustice.org/snap-changes...
You can find both the presentation recording and our accompanying fact sheet here: www.scjustice.org/snap-changes...
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If Congress lets the enhanced premium tax credits expire, Barry Spickler, like millions of Americans, will go without health insurance coverage and risk a financial emergency that could bankrupt their family.
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If Congress lets the enhanced premium tax credits expire, Barry Spickler, like millions of Americans, will go without health insurance coverage and risk a financial emergency that could bankrupt their family.
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Urge Congressional leaders today to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits today. Today's US Senate vote is critical in preserving affordable, accessible healthcare for thousands of South Carolinians.
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Urge Congressional leaders today to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits today. Today's US Senate vote is critical in preserving affordable, accessible healthcare for thousands of South Carolinians.
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
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The Senate votes today on extending premium tax credit enhancements that help 22M people afford coverage. Without an extension, premiums will spike starting Jan 1, leaving people with less coverage and higher costs: www.cbpp.org/blog/how-to-...
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Senate votes today on extending premium tax credit enhancements that help 22M people afford coverage. Without an extension, premiums will spike starting Jan 1, leaving people with less coverage and higher costs: www.cbpp.org/blog/how-to-...
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Cutting insurance for thousands will have both an immediate and long term implications as more and more South Carolinians face health challenges without any healthcare options available to them.
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Cutting insurance for thousands will have both an immediate and long term implications as more and more South Carolinians face health challenges without any healthcare options available to them.
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
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A comment we've been getting a lot is "How does extending enhanced premium tax credits affected ME if I have employer insurance?" Quite a lot actually.
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A comment we've been getting a lot is "How does extending enhanced premium tax credits affected ME if I have employer insurance?" Quite a lot actually.
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
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⚠️ If ACA tax credits lapse, premiums will surge.
More than 22 million people rely on these credits today. Losing them will trigger sharp premium increases and a major affordability crisis.
Call your member of Congress today and urge them to extend ACA tax credits. Lives are on the line!
More than 22 million people rely on these credits today. Losing them will trigger sharp premium increases and a major affordability crisis.
Call your member of Congress today and urge them to extend ACA tax credits. Lives are on the line!
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
⚠️ If ACA tax credits lapse, premiums will surge.
More than 22 million people rely on these credits today. Losing them will trigger sharp premium increases and a major affordability crisis.
Call your member of Congress today and urge them to extend ACA tax credits. Lives are on the line!
More than 22 million people rely on these credits today. Losing them will trigger sharp premium increases and a major affordability crisis.
Call your member of Congress today and urge them to extend ACA tax credits. Lives are on the line!
Urge Congressional leaders today to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits today. Today's US Senate vote is critical in preserving affordable, accessible healthcare for thousands of South Carolinians.
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Urge Congressional leaders today to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits today. Today's US Senate vote is critical in preserving affordable, accessible healthcare for thousands of South Carolinians.
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
TAKE ACTION HERE): www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
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Approximately 22 million Americans could see their health premiums double or even triple next year — putting lifesaving care out of reach.
Urge Congress to extend the critical Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to ensure people can access the care they need: https://bit.ly/4iW6HAs
Urge Congress to extend the critical Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to ensure people can access the care they need: https://bit.ly/4iW6HAs
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Approximately 22 million Americans could see their health premiums double or even triple next year — putting lifesaving care out of reach.
Urge Congress to extend the critical Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to ensure people can access the care they need: https://bit.ly/4iW6HAs
Urge Congress to extend the critical Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to ensure people can access the care they need: https://bit.ly/4iW6HAs
“Putting restrictions on what people can buy reinforces the stigma SNAP users already face, said Sue Berkowitz, director of policy for the Appleseed Legal Justice Center.”
@scdailygazette.com: scdailygazette.com/2025/12/10/s...
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SC gets approval to restrict SNAP funds for soda, candy • SC Daily Gazette
South Carolina joined 17 other states in prohibiting the purchase of certain sugary drinks and foods for grocery assistance.
scdailygazette.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
“Putting restrictions on what people can buy reinforces the stigma SNAP users already face, said Sue Berkowitz, director of policy for the Appleseed Legal Justice Center.”
@scdailygazette.com: scdailygazette.com/2025/12/10/s...
@scdailygazette.com: scdailygazette.com/2025/12/10/s...
A comment we've been getting a lot is "How does extending enhanced premium tax credits affected ME if I have employer insurance?" Quite a lot actually.
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A comment we've been getting a lot is "How does extending enhanced premium tax credits affected ME if I have employer insurance?" Quite a lot actually.
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, ask leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
DAILY REMINDER: Please join us next Monday, December 15th at 6 PM for a free Zoom presentation from our team about SNAP changes from H.R.1, the burden it puts on beneficiaries and the SC state budget, and how to prepare for the changes.
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
DAILY REMINDER: Please join us next Monday, December 15th at 6 PM for a free Zoom presentation from our team about SNAP changes from H.R.1, the burden it puts on beneficiaries and the SC state budget, and how to prepare for the changes.
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Republican leaders in Congress are all about tax credits that make their billionaire besties richer—but not the kind that make health care affordable for everyday working families. Tell Congress to stop the #HealthCarePriceHike: momsrising.org/lowerHCcosts #TrumpInflationCrisis
Quick signature: Lower health care costs and end #Trumpflation
2025 has been the year of sticker shock and health care cuts—and Americans are in immediate need of some relief.
momsrising.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Republican leaders in Congress are all about tax credits that make their billionaire besties richer—but not the kind that make health care affordable for everyday working families. Tell Congress to stop the #HealthCarePriceHike: momsrising.org/lowerHCcosts #TrumpInflationCrisis
FREE SNAP WEBINAR: Please join us next Monday, December 15th at 6 PM for a free Zoom presentation from our team about SNAP changes from H.R.1, the burden it puts on beneficiaries and the SC state budget, and how to prepare for the changes.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
FREE SNAP WEBINAR: Please join us next Monday, December 15th at 6 PM for a free Zoom presentation from our team about SNAP changes from H.R.1, the burden it puts on beneficiaries and the SC state budget, and how to prepare for the changes.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Cutting insurance for thousands will have both an immediate and long term implications as more and more South Carolinians face health challenges without any healthcare options available to them.
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Cutting insurance for thousands will have both an immediate and long term implications as more and more South Carolinians face health challenges without any healthcare options available to them.
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge Congressional leaders to EXTEND enhanced premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Today for Giving Tuesday, we are giving thanks.
YOUR support has helped fuel our team’s work in protecting public education and student’s rights, defending access to food and healthcare, fighting for consumer’s rights and so much more.
scjustice.org/donate
YOUR support has helped fuel our team’s work in protecting public education and student’s rights, defending access to food and healthcare, fighting for consumer’s rights and so much more.
scjustice.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Today for Giving Tuesday, we are giving thanks.
YOUR support has helped fuel our team’s work in protecting public education and student’s rights, defending access to food and healthcare, fighting for consumer’s rights and so much more.
scjustice.org/donate
YOUR support has helped fuel our team’s work in protecting public education and student’s rights, defending access to food and healthcare, fighting for consumer’s rights and so much more.
scjustice.org/donate
In our latest blog, Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville discusses why increasing suspension is not the best long-term solution to improving student outcomes and reducing in-class issues.
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/why-suspensi...
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/why-suspensi...
December 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In our latest blog, Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville discusses why increasing suspension is not the best long-term solution to improving student outcomes and reducing in-class issues.
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/why-suspensi...
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/why-suspensi...
New! Our Litigation Attorney Adam Protheroe shares how you can get involved in local government. He gives some tips on public speaking and offers alternatives for those who want to get involved in other ways.
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/guide-to-get...
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/guide-to-get...
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New! Our Litigation Attorney Adam Protheroe shares how you can get involved in local government. He gives some tips on public speaking and offers alternatives for those who want to get involved in other ways.
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/guide-to-get...
Read the blog here: www.scjustice.org/guide-to-get...
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The shutdown brought a guarantee by the US Senate to discuss and vote in December on extending the enhanced premium tax credits. These tax credits have been critical to thousands of South Carolinians in making monthly premiums affordable.
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The shutdown brought a guarantee by the US Senate to discuss and vote in December on extending the enhanced premium tax credits. These tax credits have been critical to thousands of South Carolinians in making monthly premiums affordable.
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
In our seventh video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social coalition, Mary Foster from Families Against Book Bans joins to share about how you can connect with policymakers.
Please leave your questions in the comments for the team!
#scpol #scschools
Please leave your questions in the comments for the team!
#scpol #scschools
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In our seventh video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social coalition, Mary Foster from Families Against Book Bans joins to share about how you can connect with policymakers.
Please leave your questions in the comments for the team!
#scpol #scschools
Please leave your questions in the comments for the team!
#scpol #scschools
The shutdown brought a guarantee by the US Senate to discuss and vote in December on extending the enhanced premium tax credits. These tax credits have been critical to thousands of South Carolinians in making monthly premiums affordable.
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The shutdown brought a guarantee by the US Senate to discuss and vote in December on extending the enhanced premium tax credits. These tax credits have been critical to thousands of South Carolinians in making monthly premiums affordable.
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, take action today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
NEW FROM SCDSS:
SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be available on EBT cards on Friday, November 14th for the following groups (see thread for full details)🧵
SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be available on EBT cards on Friday, November 14th for the following groups (see thread for full details)🧵
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
NEW FROM SCDSS:
SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be available on EBT cards on Friday, November 14th for the following groups (see thread for full details)🧵
SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be available on EBT cards on Friday, November 14th for the following groups (see thread for full details)🧵
Our friends at Rainy Day Fund are hosting a legal clinic in Columbia, SC on Tuesday. Find legal help on a number of things including housing, health and license assistance. We’re excited to join and participate!
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Our friends at Rainy Day Fund are hosting a legal clinic in Columbia, SC on Tuesday. Find legal help on a number of things including housing, health and license assistance. We’re excited to join and participate!
In the fifth video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social, Craig Logan, Director of Education, Advocacy, and Community Organizing for E3, shares about the S.C. State Board of Education.
Find your state board member today: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
Find your state board member today: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In the fifth video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social, Craig Logan, Director of Education, Advocacy, and Community Organizing for E3, shares about the S.C. State Board of Education.
Find your state board member today: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
Find your state board member today: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
An addition to this list for ACA enrollees: consider opting OUT of auto-enrollment today to avoid a gigantic monthly premium on your account for 2026. It is important to take a look at your plan this year and see if the costs are within your budget. Many enrollees are on auto-reenrollment.
When November 1st hits, millions of us will feel it. Here are three resources/action items for this week. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
An addition to this list for ACA enrollees: consider opting OUT of auto-enrollment today to avoid a gigantic monthly premium on your account for 2026. It is important to take a look at your plan this year and see if the costs are within your budget. Many enrollees are on auto-reenrollment.