Jacci Patterson
@wedissent.bsky.social
Living in SC and trying to find some sanity in this political craziness.
SC is pursuing public tax dollars for private school vouchers. This is illegal per the SC constitution and has already been ruled as such. The House is hoping to try again due to a change of justices on the state Supreme Court bench.
February 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
SC is pursuing public tax dollars for private school vouchers. This is illegal per the SC constitution and has already been ruled as such. The House is hoping to try again due to a change of justices on the state Supreme Court bench.
The Democracy Index: Launched!
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Democracy Index: Launched!
This morning, we launched The Democracy Index over on The Contrarian Substack.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Democracy Index: Launched!
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Reposted by Jacci Patterson
Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
The Contrarian | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.
contrarian.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
More book banning in SC schools. Note that the challenges are coming from one parent.
www.postandcourier.com/education-la...
www.postandcourier.com/education-la...
SC school board panel puts 4 more books on statewide chopping block after challenges
The SC State Board of Education could ban four more books from South Carolina schools next month after a committee unanimously recommended their removal Jan. 9.
www.postandcourier.com
January 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
More book banning in SC schools. Note that the challenges are coming from one parent.
www.postandcourier.com/education-la...
www.postandcourier.com/education-la...
I’m embarrassed that she is our Rep. I hope the country knows that she only won because of gerrymandering.
www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n...
A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace says the resolution aims to protect women's rights. Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first out trans person elected to Congress, has slammed it as a distraction.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2024 at 1:37 PM
I’m embarrassed that she is our Rep. I hope the country knows that she only won because of gerrymandering.
www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n...
Seems like they could just get vasectomies if they are so worried about abortion. 🤷🏼♀️
www.axios.com/local/boston...
www.axios.com/local/boston...
Clowns to greet anti-abortion Men's March in Boston
It's the third year they've marched to circus music
www.axios.com
November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Seems like they could just get vasectomies if they are so worried about abortion. 🤷🏼♀️
www.axios.com/local/boston...
www.axios.com/local/boston...
Charleston, SC folks: Please donate African-American literature today (Friday, 15 Nov) if you are able.
www.live5news.com/2024/11/15/c...
www.live5news.com/2024/11/15/c...
College of Charleston students holding drive to fight state book bans
Amid state book bans, a group of College of Charleston students are working to incorporate African American literature into the community.
www.live5news.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Charleston, SC folks: Please donate African-American literature today (Friday, 15 Nov) if you are able.
www.live5news.com/2024/11/15/c...
www.live5news.com/2024/11/15/c...
