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The Georgetown County School District says it was a complaint from the national organization Americans United for the Separation of Church and State that resulted in the decision to discontinue a morning prayer time and the passing out of scriptures at Georgetown High School. Read the Georgetown Times story here . It's simple enough, isn't it? A woman who believes in God he...
Indigo Journal - 12:43 a.m.
One of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use, especially among youth, is to raise the price of cigarettes through tax increases. The organizations below join together in working to prevent future death and disease, reduce youth smoking, reduce low-birth weight caused by smoking during pregnancy, and decrease the tax burden by substantially increasing South Carolina’s excise tax on cigaret...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 12:11 p.m. - 5 clicks 
It's simple enough, isn't it? A woman who believes in God helping to save souls as they enter a local high school by handing out self-interpreted scripture verses with opinion included, asking children to meet before the first bell to pray. But, it's not. It's actually unauthorized. And, to the school district' surprise, has been going on since 1999 . A group of Georgetown High School stud...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 12:11 p.m. - 3 clicks
Here are the images from Thursday night’s OFA strategy session in Charleston on Feb. 4, 2010. About 100 OFA volunteers participated. Candidates attending included Robert Burton (Congress), Jim Rex (Governor) and Vic Rawl (possibly US Senate). A wide ranging discussion went on for about two hours. A Flickr image set from last night’s OFA strategy session at the ILA ...
Indigo Journal - Sun 2:14 p.m. - 5 clicks
Agenda Regular Meeting Georgetown County Board of Elections and Registration 303 N. Hazard Street Georgetown, South Carolina February 10, 2010 5:30 P.M. Notices of this meeting have been made in accordance with 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina Freedom of Information Act . Call to Order Dean Smith, Chairman ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 3:27 p.m. - 9 clicks
I've worked for a greener state during my years in the legislature, long before conservation was popular. I'll continue fighting to protect South Carolina's God-given natural resources as your next governor. Will you "go green with Sheheen" and make a contribution to...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 10:47 a.m. - 5 clicks
This week the Charleston County Library System decided to shorten hours and days open to meet a declining budget. Five regional libraries had their Sunday hours eliminated. The main branch will close an hour earlier on weekdays. Detailed announcement on reduced hours from CCPL website. One significant impact is to greatly reduce access to the heavily used community meeting roo...
Indigo Journal - Thu 10:18 p.m. - 3 clicks
I have had a few Comporium users e-mail me stating they cannot access U.S. Congressman John Spratt's campaign Web site. I have a different ISP and can access the site just fine. Comporium is the local internet service provider that serves a lot of John Spratt's district and it's owned by the Barnes family, which supports and contributes to Mick Mulvaney - who is running against Spratt this cy...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 11:46 a.m. - 7 clicks
February may be the shortest month, but it will have a huge impact if you show your support for Frank by attending one of these receptions... Reception in Columbia - February 10 Representative James E. Smith is hosting a reception for Frank at his law offices in Columbia. If you live in the area, please come join us and show your support for Frank! Date: February 10, 2010 Time: ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 9:45 a.m. - 6 clicks
Read this gem from Amanda Terkel of ThinkProgress.org : The National Law Journal (subscription required) reports that conservative objections seem to be based on her strong legal advocacy work on Hispanic and LGBT issues. Demeo has an accomplished legal career, working for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, as an assistant U.S. attorney, and most recently as a D.C. magistrate...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 7:42 p.m. - 6 clicks
Democrats and activists from across the Lowcountry gathered in N. Charleston on Saturday for a daylong organizing event called “Yes to Rational Solutions, No to Fear” sponsored by the Charleston County Democratic Party. 100 people participated in the event. Left Shawn Mitchell helps lead a healthcare discussion. The day began with a New Orleans style breakfast at the Crescent...
Indigo Journal - Tue 12:08 p.m. - 5 clicks
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dwight Drake has picked up a big endorsement from one of South Carolina's longest-serving mayors. Columbia Mayor Bob Coble announced Monday he's backing Drake in this year's governor's race. "Today I am happy to announce my support and endorsement of Dwight Drake, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor," said Mayor Coble. "As a resident...
Indigo Journal - Feb 1 - 3 clicks
Jim DeMint's destructive and negative campaign against the President and progress for America is generating increasing interest in opposing him in the US Senate. On Saturday, the Hon. Victor Rawl , former Judge, State Legislator, Industrial Commissioner and current member of Charleston County Council, recorded a YouTube video announcing an exploratory effort to see what sort of interes...
Indigo Journal - Feb 1 - 4 clicks
I want to be really honest with my fellow liberals and progressives. A true liberal is not going to win in South Carolina. There has to be a foundation built in order to get that done. Let's read on as I share with you Chad McGowan's stances on issues that matter to us and why he needs to be our next U.S. senator. It's not easy for me living here in South Carolina. As a true l...
Indigo Journal - Jan 30 - 11 clicks
A staffer with Vincent Sheheen wanted you all to know this: Hey everyone! Today, my boss, Senator Vincent Sheheen, made me very proud. He was one of only two Senators who voted against the bill that will change voting laws in South Carolina so that voters must present a photo ID in order to vote. The only concession from the other side is that there will be 15 days of early voting prior t...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 28 - 9 clicks
I don't like mudslinging any more than you do. It's not the kind of person I am, and it's not the kind of campaign I'm running. I'm tired of the bickering and name-calling in South Carolina politics, but I can't let negative attacks go unanswered. You deserve to know the truth, and others do too. That's why I'm stepping up to address the mudslinging coming from my opponent in the Democratic ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 28 - 7 clicks
Around the time I was 18 or so, I checked out a book from the old Pine Street library in Spartanburg called Leaving Alaska by Grant Sims. Sims wrote the book as a sort of memoir of his time living in Alaska, and the tone was bittersweet. He was critical of the state in many ways, but even his criticisms landed in my young mind with a heavy dose of reverence for a state that still exists in m...
Flying Oskar - Dec 3 - 3 clicks
