No Decision in Columbia
Last week, abortion rights went to the South Carolina courts for review again. After no agreement could be made, McMaster’s six week ban would go into effect, but since the SC Supreme Court suspended that action until a review of the law could be made, abortions remain legal in our state through 5½ months as per a 2016 law signed by then-Gov. Nikki Haley.
Everything resets and all bills must start from the beginning of the legislative process in January.
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Congratulations, JA Moore!
SCÂ State House District 15
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“Democracy isn’t perfect but it’s the best mankind has collectively chosen that’s the most perfect.” https://t.co/6801ix29NU— SC Representative JA Moore (@jamooreforsc15) November 12, 2022
Moms for Liberty and the Charleston School Board
Last week, Erica Coakley was re-elected to the Charleston County School Board in District 6 (West Ashley); however, she is unable to serve in the non-partisan position and a replacement must be appointed by the SC Governor and the Charleston County Legislative delegation. Moms for Liberty, a conservative education group that advocates for extreme policies on culture-war issues and censorship in public schools, is organizing its members to lobby the Governor and Charleston County legislators. The group has called on its members to advocate for a nominee who would be more in line with their conservative values.
Moms for Liberty has already succeeded in electing five of its preferred candidates to the Charleston County School Board, and having a stronger majority could further embolden their conservative Board members to enact policies that are out of line with mainstream values and educational practices. Please contact your state representative, state senator, and the Governor to share your opinions about having a Moms for Liberty appointee to District 6’s seat on the Charleston School Board.
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Upcoming Events
| THU NOV17 6:30PM | CCDP Monthly Meeting Please join us via Zoom for our monthly meeting. A zoom link will be sent once you register. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP Here> |
| MON DEC 5 6 PM | Charleston County Democratic Women — Holiday Gathering Come join us on December 5th at 6:00 PM. Please bring an appetizer to share as well as your favorite beverage. We will celebrate the holidays as well as hear from our female candidates on what went well this election as well as where we need to improve. The gathering will be at a house in Mount Pleasant and will be sent to you when you sign in through Mobilize.Mt. Pleasant Home RSVP Here> |
| THU 8:30AM | Coffee with Democrats Join fellow Democrats for a cup of coffee and great conversation. Still in person at Wildflour Pastry from 8:30-10 AM. No specific topics. Come for the whole time or just a little while. Wildflour Pastry |
Give Back
Blessing Box Donations Needed!
Please consider donating to our CCDP Blessing Box. You can #StockTheBox at any time, or drop off items to the office during office hours or by appointment. Our community members appreciate and depend on our kindness!
A few things to remember when donating Blessing Box items:
- DO donate non-perishable items that will hold up in the weather
- example: canned vegetables and meats/fish, sauces in jars, boxes of rice or pasta
- protip: donate items that don’t require milk/butter/oil to prepare, get cans with pop-tops that don’t require can openers
- DO donate small personal care items that will fit in the blessing box
- example toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant,
- DO NOT donate any open or expired items.
Lowcountry Period Project Supplies Needed!
Did you know that our volunteers build period packs in support of the Homeless Period Project? The project provides pre-made kits for homeless shelters and nurse’s offices at Title IX schools in the Lowcountry. These items are a luxury to homeless women and girls and many are forced to choose between hygiene and food. Please consider donating the following items so we can continue to support this amazing project!
-individually-wrapped feminine pads
-individually-wrapped tampons
-individually-wrapped wipes
-individually-wrapped panty liners
Thanks again for your generosity!
Email wecare@charlestondemocrats.com to arrange a drop off time.
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