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The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. 

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Events

Thousands march, flood SC state capitol at ‘No Kings’ rally to protest Trump

Submitted by South Carolina in October 2025.

Press Mention

The State

Thousands of people protesting President Donald Trump’s leadership marched peacefully Saturday on Main Street and covered the state capitol grounds in Columbia, waving signs and cheering speeches that derided the president and his policies. Lynn Teague, League of Women Voters of South Carolina VP Issues & Action, criticized the practice of gerrymandering by which Republican majorities in the SC House and Senate have severely limited Democractic representation to far less than the 40% or more who make up the state electorate.

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Full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: a win-win-win

Submitted by South Carolina in October 2025.

Public Statement

Allowing nurse practitioners (APRNs) to provide the health care they are trained and licensed to give— without being tied to a smaller and smaller pool of primary care physicians —will expand quality access to care in South Carolina. Studies report increased satisfaction and lower costs. Additionally, Congress made full practice for APRNs a requirement of all states receiving any of the recently enacted $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund.

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Ignoring the Middle: Legislative Disconnect With South Carolina Public Opinion

"The SC legislature is passing legislation that clear majorities... do not favor and likely would not vote for if they had an opportunity through issue referenda."
 

Article by the LWV Charleston Area

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Women defend democracy in South Carolina. Take action!

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Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Action Alerts

 
Searching for ways to help defend democracy?

Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more. 

Open our bi-weekly actions to find out what you can do at national, state, and local levels to make a difference. 

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