Ian Kayanja
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Ian Kayanja
@majwega.bsky.social
· Nov 10
All week I have felt a sense of deep sorrow forAmerica. I thought a lot of what happened and where we all went wrong. Here is a video that has comforted me of late and some thoughts published in my blog: open.substack.com/pub/theslowb...
State Rep. Jordan Pace is again calling on South Carolina lawmakers to hold a special session aimed at redrawing congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
State Rep. Jordan Pace again urges special session to address congressional map
State Rep. Jordan Pace is again calling on state lawmakers to hold a special session to redraw congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterm.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
State Rep. Jordan Pace is again calling on South Carolina lawmakers to hold a special session aimed at redrawing congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said Monday she has received confirmation from the Charleston Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police that she will have a full-time security detail at her federal office in Charleston. Read more: tinyurl.com/4vp9vpdp
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said Monday she has received confirmation from the Charleston Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police that she will have a full-time security detail at her federal office in Charleston. Read more: tinyurl.com/4vp9vpdp
Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott pushed back against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's claims that Charleston International Airport police wouldn't treat the junior senator the way they allegedly treated her during a Thursday, Oct. 30, incident.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott pushed back against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's claims that Charleston International Airport police wouldn't treat the junior senator the way they allegedly treated her during a Thursday, Oct. 30, incident.
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U.S. Rep. James Clyburn's book detailing the pioneering eight Black South Carolinians who preceded him in the U.S. Congress – and the events that led to the 95-year gap until he was elected - is set to be released Tuesday, Nov. 11. Read more: bit.ly/47nN0NK
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn's book detailing the pioneering eight Black South Carolinians who preceded him in the U.S. Congress – and the events that led to the 95-year gap until he was elected - is set to be released Tuesday, Nov. 11. Read more: bit.ly/47nN0NK
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to support President Donald Trump's legally dubious boat strikes as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to support President Donald Trump's legally dubious boat strikes as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.
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Some of my recent reflections on what has been a confusing and trying time.
Who will save us? American progress and the second Nadir
Reflections on one of the darkest weeks I've faced.
theslowburn.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Some of my recent reflections on what has been a confusing and trying time.
New data centers continue to pop up around the country -- especially in South Carolina.
Google to invest $9 billion in Berkeley & Dorchester counties for cloud and AI expansion
Google plans to invest $9 billion in South Carolina, with the hops of expanding the company's clound and artifical intelligence infastructure, according to a Mo
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October 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
New data centers continue to pop up around the country -- especially in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases in Dorchester County.
SCAG's Office refutes Rep. Mace's claims on dismissed child exploitation cases
The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and chi
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October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases in Dorchester County.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham continues claiming he wants to see President Donald Trump run in 2028, even though the 22nd Amendment in the U.S. Constitution would bar him from doing so. Read more: abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
October 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham continues claiming he wants to see President Donald Trump run in 2028, even though the 22nd Amendment in the U.S. Constitution would bar him from doing so. Read more: abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not vote to esteem Kirk's legacy.
'A legacy I will never vote to honor': Clyburn on House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not
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September 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not vote to esteem Kirk's legacy.
Federal authorities on Monday set up a tip line regarding possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magistrate James B. Gosnell Jr.
Feds launch tip line as magistrate Gosnell faces child sexual abuse investigation
Federal authorities Monday set up a tip line regardingpossible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magist
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September 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Federal authorities on Monday set up a tip line regarding possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magistrate James B. Gosnell Jr.
The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply personal stories.
'Speaking Truth' exhibit at IAAM to debut with testimonials on slavery's legacy
The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply persona
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September 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply personal stories.
As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation aimed at ending what she called Washington’s “cycle of shutdown brinkmanship.”
New legislation aims to end 'shutdown brinkmanship' by enforcing automatic funding cuts
As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown,U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced legislation aimed
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September 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation aimed at ending what she called Washington’s “cycle of shutdown brinkmanship.”
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk."
Rep. Mace files resolution to censure Rep. Omar for comments over Charlie Kirk
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments moc
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September 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk."
Even as Clemson University terminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties over comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace continues to push for further action.
Rep. Mace urges funding cuts for schools tolerating 'political violence rhetoric'
Even as the Clemson Universityterminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties
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September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Even as Clemson University terminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties over comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace continues to push for further action.
Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm groups of the president's nominees.
'Hope springs eternal!' Lindsey Graham backs precedent-breaking rules change in Senate
Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm nominees.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm groups of the president's nominees.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatening phone calls" over the last two days following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
Congresswoman Mace's office inundated with threats after Kirk assassination
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatning phone calls" fromCongresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01)
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September 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatening phone calls" over the last two days following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Mace praises swift action after SC teacher suspended for praising Charlie Kirk's death
A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killi
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September 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.
Rep. Nancy Mace pushes amendment to ensure military buys only American-caught seafood
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "shrimpgate" waters.On Tuesday, the three-term member of Congress introduced an amendment to the National Defens
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September 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.
The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community, which is attempting to deter the development of the fast-growing surrounding areas.
Charleston Co. Planning Commission advances zoning overlay to protect Ten Mile community
The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community, which is attempting to deter the development of the fast-growing surrounding areas.
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.
Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's curriculum restrictions dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.
Charleston-native Stephen Colbert is back in the spotlight.
Charleston-native Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' wins first Emmy after cancellation
Charleston-native Stephen Colbert is back in the spotlight. After word that "The Late Show," which airs on CBS, was cancelled, it won its first-ever Emmy.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Charleston-native Stephen Colbert is back in the spotlight.
Dorchester County Councilmember Jay Byars has a simple message for those who have called on him to run for Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Dorchester Co. Councilman Jay Byars signals intent to run for Congress in Mace's district
Dorchester County Councilmember Jay Byars has a simple message for those who have called on him to run for Congress in the 2026 midterms.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Dorchester County Councilmember Jay Byars has a simple message for those who have called on him to run for Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette kicked off her Keep SC Great Tour on Tuesday, as her bid to be the chief executive in South Carolina intensifies.
Lt. Gov. Evette launches Keep SC Great Tour, focusing on farmers and small businesses
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette kicked off her Keep SC Great Tour on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette kicked off her Keep SC Great Tour on Tuesday, as her bid to be the chief executive in South Carolina intensifies.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott recently thanked the crypto industry for aiding in replacing Sherrod Brown, a progressive senator from Ohio, with right-wing U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno.
Sen. Scott credits crypto industry for ousting Ohio's most famous Democrat, Sherrod Brown
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott recently thanked the crypto industry for aiding in replacing Sherrod Brown.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott recently thanked the crypto industry for aiding in replacing Sherrod Brown, a progressive senator from Ohio, with right-wing U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno.