Monthly Archives: June 2021

Why are conservatives terrified of Critical Race Theory? Monday Musings 2021-06-21

Posted on June 21, 2021 by gwd_admin

It can be exhausting at times to keep track of what cultural issue of the week is being completely misunderstood, misconstrued, and irrationally outraged against. The latest cultural boogeyman? Something called “Critical Race Theory”. What is it? To be honest … Continue reading →

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Filibustering is for the birds: Monday Musings 2021-06-07

Posted on June 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

There’s been considerable chatter these past few months about a tool called the “filibuster” in the US Senate. It’s basically a way for the minority Party of the Senate to prevent legislation from moving forward to a vote. It used … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting June 2022: US Senate Candidate Krystle Matthews

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

Representative Krystle Matthews joins us to talk about her candidacy for US Senate! ◾ MatthewsForSenate.com◾ Greenwood fundraiser◾ Greenwood meet & greet

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Breakfast Meeting June 2021: Councilwoman Edith Childs

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

Greenwood County Councilwoman Edith Childs has an update about an exciting public service that about to begin! ◾ MAT Trans brochure.

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Breakfast Meeting June 2022: Q&A with Cheryl & Eric Morton

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

A pair of Greenwood County icons talk about their differing views on political activism. ◾ Finding Me Podcast on WarRap Radio

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Breakfast Meeting June 2021: Denise Waldrep with Legislative Updates

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

Denise provides the final legislative update for the year! ◾ S525 Solid Waste Policy and Management Act◾ Fight against pyrolysis

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Breakfast Meeting June 2021: Q&A with Emily Mayer

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

Educator and activist Emily Mayer shares what it was like to testify in a Senate subcommittee. ◾ United States Youth Group Youth in Politics◾ Full video of Emily’s Senate testimony◾ “Save Women’s Sports Act“

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Breakfast Meeting June 2021: Chair Bill Kimler with opening remarks & updates

Posted on June 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

Updates include: ◾ Rep Krystle Matthews meet & greet on June 10◾ 3 Democratic candidates for SC Governor◾ John McCravy mentioned on Bourbon in the Backroom◾ July’s Breakfast in-person meeting◾ Floyd’s Fish Fry – Sept 11◾ Adopt-a-highway on June 26, 9 am◾ Ware … Continue reading →

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GWCDP Newsletter for Thu, June 3

Posted on June 3, 2021 by gwd_admin

US Senate Candidate Rep Krystle Matthews We are excited to share that US Senate candidate, Rep Krystle Matthews, will be coming to Greenwood next week for a meet & greet fundraiser! We need good people to fight our collective fight against … Continue reading →

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