SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
@appleseedsc.bsky.social
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
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/...
When November 1st hits, millions of us will feel it. Here are three resources/action items for this week. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When November 1st hits, millions of us will feel it. Here are three resources/action items for this week. 🧵
In the fourth video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social, Courtney Thomas, Advocacy Director for the @aclusc.bsky.social, discusses the basics of state budget and what a budget proviso is.
Please leave your questions in the chat for the team!
#scpol #scschools
Please leave your questions in the chat for the team!
#scpol #scschools
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In the fourth video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social, Courtney Thomas, Advocacy Director for the @aclusc.bsky.social, discusses the basics of state budget and what a budget proviso is.
Please leave your questions in the chat for the team!
#scpol #scschools
Please leave your questions in the chat for the team!
#scpol #scschools
The @appleseednetwork.bsky.social has created a new website/manual for protecting immigrants regarding deportation. The site walks families through key steps to protect children, property, and finances in the event of detention or deportation.
Find it here: deportationpreparation.org
Find it here: deportationpreparation.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The @appleseednetwork.bsky.social has created a new website/manual for protecting immigrants regarding deportation. The site walks families through key steps to protect children, property, and finances in the event of detention or deportation.
Find it here: deportationpreparation.org
Find it here: deportationpreparation.org
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to come together to work to reach a bipartisan resolution that supports healthcare and prevents hunger before November 1st. The tool only takes a minute to use: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to come together to work to reach a bipartisan resolution that supports healthcare and prevents hunger before November 1st. The tool only takes a minute to use: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Can you use your remaining SNAP benefits in November? Yes. This is a question we’ve seen a lot. Here’s the guidance provided from SCDSS.
October 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Can you use your remaining SNAP benefits in November? Yes. This is a question we’ve seen a lot. Here’s the guidance provided from SCDSS.
South Carolinians like Rebekah will be forced to lose healthcare in 2026 due to the enhanced premium tax credits ending, causing monthly premiums to spike tremendously.
Urge Congress to work on negotiations to extend the enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca... #scpol
Urge Congress to work on negotiations to extend the enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca... #scpol
October 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
South Carolinians like Rebekah will be forced to lose healthcare in 2026 due to the enhanced premium tax credits ending, causing monthly premiums to spike tremendously.
Urge Congress to work on negotiations to extend the enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca... #scpol
Urge Congress to work on negotiations to extend the enhanced premium tax credits today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca... #scpol
SCDSS has shared that they were notified to hold November SNAP issuance files until further notice.
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
SCDSS has shared that they were notified to hold November SNAP issuance files until further notice.
In the third video of the Legislative series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social Coalition, SC, Katherine Freligh, Legislative Chair for the South Carolina Association of School Librarians, discusses how to follow what’s going on at the SC State House using three key tools on the SC leg website. #scpol
October 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In the third video of the Legislative series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social Coalition, SC, Katherine Freligh, Legislative Chair for the South Carolina Association of School Librarians, discusses how to follow what’s going on at the SC State House using three key tools on the SC leg website. #scpol
In the second video of the Legislative Process series from the Pro Truth SC Coalition, SC Appleseed's Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville breaks down how a bill becomes law in SC. She goes through the life of a bill and how you can get involved in the process.
October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In the second video of the Legislative Process series from the Pro Truth SC Coalition, SC Appleseed's Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville breaks down how a bill becomes law in SC. She goes through the life of a bill and how you can get involved in the process.
The federal government this week laid off almost every staff position in their special education division. This included the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, and most of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights.
Details 🧵
Details 🧵
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The federal government this week laid off almost every staff position in their special education division. This included the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, and most of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights.
Details 🧵
Details 🧵
Eviction Diversion, things like rental assistance and eviction defense programs, can greatly help play a role in preventing homelessness. Funding and supporting programs that help provide assistance to families is a powerful first step in preventing a quick downward spiral.
October 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Eviction Diversion, things like rental assistance and eviction defense programs, can greatly help play a role in preventing homelessness. Funding and supporting programs that help provide assistance to families is a powerful first step in preventing a quick downward spiral.
Most people are concerned about the impacts of letting the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire.
SC, let your reps know you want these credits extended to help 170,000+ South Carolinians keep affordable health coverage this coming year: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, let your reps know you want these credits extended to help 170,000+ South Carolinians keep affordable health coverage this coming year: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
October 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Most people are concerned about the impacts of letting the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire.
SC, let your reps know you want these credits extended to help 170,000+ South Carolinians keep affordable health coverage this coming year: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
SC, let your reps know you want these credits extended to help 170,000+ South Carolinians keep affordable health coverage this coming year: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Follow along in the coming weeks to see members of @protruthsc.bsky.social share about the legislative process in #scpol and how you can be an education advocate this upcoming year!
October 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Follow along in the coming weeks to see members of @protruthsc.bsky.social share about the legislative process in #scpol and how you can be an education advocate this upcoming year!
NEW BLOG: ACA Enrollment Changes and How to Prepare: www.scjustice.org/aca-enrollme...
Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.
Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.
October 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
NEW BLOG: ACA Enrollment Changes and How to Prepare: www.scjustice.org/aca-enrollme...
Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.
Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.
NEW from @kff.org, three in four adults SUPPORT extending enhanced tax credits.
Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW from @kff.org, three in four adults SUPPORT extending enhanced tax credits.
Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
We are looking forward to that our Advocate of the Year event is this Thursday!
We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!
For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/
We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!
For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/
September 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We are looking forward to that our Advocate of the Year event is this Thursday!
We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!
For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/
We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!
For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/
New Blog: Breaking Down All of the Healthcare Changes for Immigrants in the US (2025-2028)
www.scjustice.org/immigration-...
In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.
www.scjustice.org/immigration-...
In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.
September 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
New Blog: Breaking Down All of the Healthcare Changes for Immigrants in the US (2025-2028)
www.scjustice.org/immigration-...
In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.
www.scjustice.org/immigration-...
In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.
Reminder! Please join members of @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reminder! Please join members of @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Please join @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol
September 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Please join @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol
If you live in South Carolina, are on ACA coverage and likely to lose coverage due to the tremendous rise in costs of monthly premiums this coming Fall for 2026, we'd like to talk to you and work with you to share your story!
Reach out to our storyteller today at shatari@scjustice.org
Reach out to our storyteller today at shatari@scjustice.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
If you live in South Carolina, are on ACA coverage and likely to lose coverage due to the tremendous rise in costs of monthly premiums this coming Fall for 2026, we'd like to talk to you and work with you to share your story!
Reach out to our storyteller today at shatari@scjustice.org
Reach out to our storyteller today at shatari@scjustice.org
The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.
Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
September 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.
Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
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
September 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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
Infographic for the new statewide hands-free law.
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Infographic for the new statewide hands-free law.