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Teague testifies against H.3457 Total Abortion Ban

The League takes the stand for reproductive rights.

Lynn Teague, LWVSC VP, Issues & Action, testifies against Total Abortion Ban H. 3457. 

Read our March 4, 2025 testimony and other recent actions
Women power democracy: 4 women

The League of WOMEN Voters —our name in women's history

Our name proclaims the power to tell women's stories in American democracy. 

Why we will remain the League of WOMEN Voters
LWV march for the people

Defending democracy: It's up to us.

We will never stop fighting for our democracy. Every gift—no matter how large— fuels our efforts. 

Donate today!
Dianna Wynn: Women Defend Democracy

"Women Defend Democracy" Campaign in 2025

LWV:  centering people power and moving our country towards a stronger, multi-racial democracy.  

Read about our plans—and join us!

South Carolina

The League of Women Voters 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.

We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Follow the bils and our testimonies during the 2025 South Carolina Legislative Session. 

 

Controversial energy bill H.3309 could be expensive for consumers

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Action Alerts

Starting April 1, the SC Senate will debate controversial energy bill H.3309 that could be expensive for consumers. The bill offers reduced electric rates to wealthy companies like Meta and Google, weakens the regulatory process, and blocks clean energy solutions. Call your SC Senator to ensure consumers are protected.

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Reject Anti-Voter Policies

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

Action Alerts

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act. 

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Women defend democracy in South Carolina. Take action!

Women defend democracy logo

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

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Hands Off! National Day of Action

Hands Off Day of Action, April 5

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/05/2025 (All day)

We must stop the Trump and Musk illegal, billionaire power grab. Events are being held across the county. Support LWV and national partners in this mobilization effort in response to the current administration's attacks on our democracy, basic rights, and overreach of power. Rally signs and templates are available for your customization.

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Federal Judiciary Study: Virtual Opportunity for Member Input

Federal Judiciary Study

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/02/2025 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Attention, SC League members! The League of Women Voters of the US is conducting a study about the federal judiciary system. A key part of the study is getting input from League members. Find out more about the study and register to join the statewide event.

Register for this event »
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LWVSC Biennial Convention 2025

Forging the Future: 2025 LWVSC Convention, May 16-17

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

Event Date: 
05/16/2025 - 4:00pm to 05/17/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation

Join League members from around the state as we forge our future at LWVSC's 2025 biennial convention in Greenville on May 16-17. We're planning 1 1/2 days of speakers, workshops, business, and awards at Greenville Tech's Center for Manufacturing Innovation. Register by April 16.

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Freedom to Read SC Coalition

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New! Order a Freedom to Read tee and show up LOUD at school board meetings, the State House, or anywhere ignorance needs a reality check. Books aren’t dangerous, but banning them sure is. Suit up, speak out, and let’s make intellectual freedom too bold to ignore! Read Freely, Fight Fiercely! Censorship’s got nothing on you.

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3/12/2025 Update: Election Bill Status and SEC Poll

Making Democracy Work Network Update

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

Blog Post

The South Carolina General Assembly is at a halfway point for the 2025 session. Several election bills have been been considered in House subcommittees. The State Election Committee (SEC) has put out a press release that misrepresents a poll that they conducted. It claims to show that “South Carolinians overwhelmingly trust the state’s election process and express high satisfaction with their polling place experiences.” They surveyed only those sho had successfully registered and voted.

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New: The Economic Impact of Medicaid Expansion in South Carolina by County

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Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

News

According to the research, Medicaid expansion is projected to result in large-scale economic growth in South Carolina. If the state were to expand Medicaid in 2026, South Carolina would see the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs over the first three years of Medicaid expansion. View the interactive map to find out how your county specifically would benefit.

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SC Voter Newsletters: News from the LWV of South Carolina

Winter 2025 SC Voter cover

Winter 2025 SC Voter newsletter

Highlights:

The SC legislative session began with a bang! Read about hot issues at the State House. Hear about what we learned from the 2024 elections and how we move forward. LEAD 2025 was a great success. This information, and more! 

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How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

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Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever. 

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Advocacy Tools

Effective Advocacy LWVSC training

Have an issue or legislation you're concerned about? Do something! Check out our advocacy tools, including our new Effective Advocay toolkit—videos, sample communications, tips to make your voice heard, and more.

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2025-26 Environmental Policy Advocacy

Data center image CANVA

Regarding utility regulation, we ask that the State retain its ability to protect us from the power of monopolies. Do not establish preferential treatment of utilities over citizens and citizen groups during regulatory processes and protect residential ratepayers. Require data centers to fully pay their own way. Allow agencies to do their jobs in assessing individual projects; don’t reach their conclusions for them.

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