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Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area Subscribed Articles

Diversity, Equity, inclusion
Blog Post

In this new year, let’s reaffirm our organization’s commitment to DEI amidst the continuing challenges being put forth by our federal government. Be intentional over the next 11 months in assessing the level of racial/ethnic diversity in your League’s membership and leadership positions. Then be committed to acting on that assessment as your League engages in community outreach for building membership and for voter registration collaborations.

We believe in the power of women
Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity recommends The Turnaway Study findings for those needing evidence-based research regarding reproductive choices. In summary: Women make thoughtful, well-considered decisions about whether to have an abortion.

We believe in the power of women
Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity summarized the WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network) 2025 study. Please communicate with your elected representatives and utilize these facts to bolster your messages to policymakers. Research shows that informed policies can help women, girls and their families while ignoring facts and research leads to worse outcomes for everyone.

Press Mention

South Carolina legislators are again considering changes to how the state vets its judges, this time giving the governor total control of the panel that screens them. Only one organization , the state League of Women Voters, testified on the bill. Lynn Teague, LWVSC, said the organization supports keeping legislators off the panel as a way to balance powers between the branches of government. But the League would still like to see the General Assembly have some voice in who sits on that panel. Teague said the League also is opposed to the new anti-DEI language. "We need a judiciary that looks more like South Carolina."

Press Mention

Whether to close party primaries to only registered Democrats or Republicans is back as a battle in the Statehouse. Some — but not all — Republicans want it, while most Democrats don’t. The League of Women Voters argued that both proposals could potentially contribute to increased political polarization, which, in turn, could fuel lower voter turnout.

Press Mention

The Post & Courier

After taking his oath of office joyfully with 40 other new citizens, my husband was greeted warmly by a member of the League of Women Voters, who provided him with everything he needed to register to vote. With the challenges being hurled at US citizens, I have felt close to giving up. Thankfully the League of Women Voters does not. The group deserves our thanks.

Press Mention

SC Daily Gazette

Information is emerging about the massive data center that is proposed near Green Pond in Colleton County by Eagle Rock Partners. The project got its first public airing in a zoning meeting Dec. 18. This Colleton proposal has significant implications for policies that must be enacted to protect the public interest throughout our state as data centers proliferate like wildfire.

Press Mention

The Post & Courier

The League of Women Voters Charleston Area and the national organization have a long-standing commitment to voter registration efforts at naturalization ceremonies. Their November lawsuit challenged an abrupt rule change that bans the League of Women Voters and other nonpartisan civic groups from registering new citizens at Immigration Services-hosted naturalization ceremonies. The complaint raises important legal claims related to the federal government’s failure to follow proper legal process and violations of our rights under the First Amendment.

Public Statement

We sent the following public comment to the Charleston County Council on December 17 regarding appointments to the Charleston County Public Library Board of Trustees.

LWVSC Governance Matters (square)
Blog Post

Good governance requires the “right ingredients” (the right mix of board members), a chef (League presidents or co-presidents) to provide leadership and accountability, and “careful mixing and stirring of candid discussions, transparent practices, and thoughtful governance policies. Quarterly LWVSC "Governance Matters" memos are designed to help a board do its work and do its work better. Check out this first memo!

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