Yearly Archives: 2020
E is for Education
When I settled on the decision to run for Chair of the GWCDP (and after receiving buy-in from Michael, Mei, and Matthew to join with me) I sat down to do some serious thinking as to what our platform should … Continue reading
I just requested an Absentee Ballot and you should too!
This past week resulted in the fantastic news out of Columbia that for the June 9, 2020 primaries, everybody is entitled to an Absentee, mail-in ballot without needing to provide one of the normal excuses that are part of South … Continue reading
Why Does the Census Matter?
borrowed from the City Government of Greenwood, South Carolina The census is about representation in the US House of Representatives and where district lines are drawn for state and municipal representation. SC is not projected to gain or lose a … Continue reading
Opinion: Incompetence & dishonesty
On Monday, May 11, the Index-Journal ran the following headline story: Garrett campaign runs into legal roadblock on campaign masks It reports how SC Senate Candidate and McCormick lawyer, Billy Garrett, ran afoul of election laws by distributing campaign material … Continue reading
Looking up your voter registration status
Has it been a while since you voted?Are you unsure about your Voter Registration Status? Finding out is easy as 1-2-3! Watch the video below.
Key things to know about the June 9 Primaries
Yes, the Primary elections this summer are still on the schedule. Below are some quick facts you need to know. In-person absentee voting at county voter registration offices began May 4. You can read more about who qualifies for absentee … Continue reading
Opinion: Kneeling While Black
I saw the following photo (on the left) in the Post & Courier. It was taken at a recent Trump rally in February. It shows a kneeling Chris Cox, founder of “Bikers for Trump”, who is also running to be … Continue reading
A call for Volunteers
The first meeting of the GWCDP Executive Committee was held on April 29. From it came six pages of notes full of ideas. Six pages containing an absolute wealth of ideas that we wish to pursue in the months and … Continue reading
Denise Waldrep for State House 13
Former GWCDP 1st Vice Chair, Denise Waldrep, has announced her candidacy for SC State House Representative in District 13. We have seen Denise’s passion for activism in our community and support her 100% in this effort. Please contact Denise if … Continue reading
Opinion: “Buffoons with a death wish”
In the Index-Journal today, the main editorial came from the Boston Herald with the main point of decrying Jimmy Kimmel’s late night monologue railing against the recent protests. They were “offended” at the portrayal of those protesters being “buffoons” with … Continue reading
