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The ProTruth South Carolina Coalition was formed to ensure that our children learn an accurate history of our country and state so they can grow up to be informed and engaged adults. More info: https://www.protruthsc.org
Our SC Board of Education will have an executive session Tues, May 6 to discuss the book ban regulation. Please email your Board rep before that date to urge them to amend the regulation to align with existing state obscenity laws. Email addresses can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
May 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Our SC Board of Education will have an executive session Tues, May 6 to discuss the book ban regulation. Please email your Board rep before that date to urge them to amend the regulation to align with existing state obscenity laws. Email addresses can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
April 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Board’s next meeting is Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172
Please see our email template for contact information. Reach out to your Board member to thank them for delaying consideration on the 10 challenged books. 1/2
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172
Please see our email template for contact information. Reach out to your Board member to thank them for delaying consideration on the 10 challenged books. 1/2
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
April 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Board’s next meeting is Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172
Please see our email template for contact information. Reach out to your Board member to thank them for delaying consideration on the 10 challenged books. 1/2
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172
Please see our email template for contact information. Reach out to your Board member to thank them for delaying consideration on the 10 challenged books. 1/2
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The amendment, which senators have evidently not read passes, and the bill is carried over until the next meeting. The vote: 8/
April 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The amendment, which senators have evidently not read passes, and the bill is carried over until the next meeting. The vote: 8/
Ott questions Hembree on the “urgency” of quickly passing this. Hembree acknowledges even if they do pass it, there will likely be a lawsuit and that the funds may not be available. 4/
April 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ott questions Hembree on the “urgency” of quickly passing this. Hembree acknowledges even if they do pass it, there will likely be a lawsuit and that the funds may not be available. 4/
In a March 14 memo, SC’s Superintendent of Education moved to prohibit representation of and services for transgender students in SC public schools. To transgender, non-binary, and gender-conforming students, friends, family, and neighbors, we see you and are with you. CW: transphobic language. 1/2
April 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In a March 14 memo, SC’s Superintendent of Education moved to prohibit representation of and services for transgender students in SC public schools. To transgender, non-binary, and gender-conforming students, friends, family, and neighbors, we see you and are with you. CW: transphobic language. 1/2
Rep. Spann-Wilder:
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April 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Rep. Spann-Wilder:
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If you are able, please come to the State House this afternoon (4/2, around 4:30) to support opponents of the anti-DEI bill.
State House second floor lobby
Wear Black to show solidarity
State House second floor lobby
Wear Black to show solidarity
April 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you are able, please come to the State House this afternoon (4/2, around 4:30) to support opponents of the anti-DEI bill.
State House second floor lobby
Wear Black to show solidarity
State House second floor lobby
Wear Black to show solidarity
After passionate public comment and a thoughtful discussion led by Dr. O’Shields and new member Rev. Tony Vincent, the Board voted to postpone decisions on these ten books. 1/3
April 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
After passionate public comment and a thoughtful discussion led by Dr. O’Shields and new member Rev. Tony Vincent, the Board voted to postpone decisions on these ten books. 1/3
The SC Board of Education will consider a single parent’s challenges to 10 more books on Tues, 4/1 at 1PM. If they uphold committee recommendations, all of the books will be banned from every SC public school. Please contact your board member before the meeting: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The SC Board of Education will consider a single parent’s challenges to 10 more books on Tues, 4/1 at 1PM. If they uphold committee recommendations, all of the books will be banned from every SC public school. Please contact your board member before the meeting: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Rep. Cobb-Hunter: 19/
March 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Rep. Cobb-Hunter: 19/
It’s 2:13 and the House is waiting for a members to return to resume debate. 12/
March 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s 2:13 and the House is waiting for a members to return to resume debate. 12/
Rep. Grant questions Rep. King.
King says if this bill passes, “We are chipping away at the greatness of this state”. 8/
King says if this bill passes, “We are chipping away at the greatness of this state”. 8/
March 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rep. Grant questions Rep. King.
King says if this bill passes, “We are chipping away at the greatness of this state”. 8/
King says if this bill passes, “We are chipping away at the greatness of this state”. 8/
The final vote again breaks down along partisan and racial lines. 51/
March 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The final vote again breaks down along partisan and racial lines. 51/
Rivers points out that while the bill prohibits requiring diversity statements, we expect many professions to work with everyone. 48/
March 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Rivers points out that while the bill prohibits requiring diversity statements, we expect many professions to work with everyone. 48/
Grant gives his own examples of the chilling effects of the current discussion. 44/
March 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Grant gives his own examples of the chilling effects of the current discussion. 44/
Rep. Rivers asks how the bill’s definition of “preferential treatment” relates to legacy admissions and other kinds of preferential treatment not necessarily related to the “protected categories” the bill lists. 21/
March 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Rep. Rivers asks how the bill’s definition of “preferential treatment” relates to legacy admissions and other kinds of preferential treatment not necessarily related to the “protected categories” the bill lists. 21/
Rep. Alexander points out, accurately, that people who spoke at the last meeting spoke entirely against the bill. 8/
March 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Rep. Alexander points out, accurately, that people who spoke at the last meeting spoke entirely against the bill. 8/
Rep. Grant asks for clarification on what a “quasi-state agency” would be. McGinnis lists off various development authorities, the SC Lottery Commission, and other similar entities. 6/
March 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Rep. Grant asks for clarification on what a “quasi-state agency” would be. McGinnis lists off various development authorities, the SC Lottery Commission, and other similar entities. 6/
The House Education and Public Works Committee was just gaveled in. They will be discussing a major amendment to the anti-diversity H.3927, which has not been shared with the public. There will be no public comment. 1/
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The House Education and Public Works Committee was just gaveled in. They will be discussing a major amendment to the anti-diversity H.3927, which has not been shared with the public. There will be no public comment. 1/