Category Archives: The Law

People with Felony Records can Vote in South Carolina. Here’s how:

Posted on July 26, 2020 by gwd_admin

The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is a valuable resource for low income South Carolinians to overcome social, economic & legal injustice. With an office in downtown Columbia they have a staff that includes attorneys, outreach workers, and community … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Care Act Call to Action

Posted on March 6, 2019 by gwd_admin

The sponsor of the Compassionate Care Act bill, Sen. Tom Davis, is seeking input from his stakeholders prior to the bill being moved into the Medical Affairs full committee. The next hearing is scheduled for March 13. Sen. Davis needs … Continue reading →

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Important Legislative Information- TAKE ACTION

Posted on January 27, 2019 by gwd_admin

Two positive developments from this last week are: 1) SC Election Commission Executive Director Marci Andino told a Senate judiciary subcommittee that all the voting systems available for the state to purchase have a paper trail (see the article on … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of the Chair

Posted on January 15, 2019 by gwd_admin

Greetings Greenwood County Democrats,   As we move closer to 2020, we must revisit the issue of Real ID. Some of you have already taken care of this. For those of you who have not and wish to become better … Continue reading →

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GWCDP Breakfast Meeting Minutes – Nov 4, 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by gwd_admin

Meeting Called to Order 9:30 am: Chair, Charles Lewis Opening Prayer: Rev. James Thompson Introduction of Special Guests: Sen. Floyd Nicholson Ryan & Ryan Senator Nicholson introduced Don and Barron Ryan, the father and son piano duo known as Ryan & … Continue reading →

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Here are the cases you should be watching

Posted on October 6, 2017 by gwd_admin

After a three-month break, the Supreme Court of the United States is back in session this week – and we are watching a number of cases that will impact our democracy and civil rights. Learn more about our top cases … Continue reading →

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