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The League is dedicated to our mission of defending democracy.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to advocate for policies that uplift women and ensure equitable representation in all levels of government.
Thanks, League of Women Voters SC

Election workers, our heroes

Thanks to our election workers —and the many League members who helped get out the vote!
We're suing to end partisan gerrymandering

ACLU, LWVSC lawsuit to end gerrymandering

The League remains committed to ensuring South Carolinians’ voices aren’t drowned out by systems that favor politicians.

League statement

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. 

 

Urge President Biden: certify the Equal Rights Amendment

Urgent: league rallies for ERA now

Submitted by South Carolina in November 2024.

Action Alerts

Let's urge President Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA has met all requirements for ratification. Women’s rights are under attack and the President has the authority, and must act, with urgency. Call the White House, send an email, sign the LWV letter.

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SC Voter Newsletters: News from the LWV of South Carolina

SC Voter Fall 2024 cover

Fall 2024 SC Voter newsletter

Highlights:

Read about two big issues: a proposed constitutional amendment and our state's energy future. Learn about the League's work, including the state's targeted digital campaign to get out the vote, the national One Person, One Vote campaign to eliminate the Electoral College, and innovative local programs like Charleston's mis-and disinformation panel with news editors. Stay informed and make a difference.

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Lawmakers discuss if VC Summer site is still viable, 7 years after project was abandoned

Submitted by South Carolina in October 2024.

Press Mention

News 19 WLTX

South Carolina lawmakers are discussing the viability of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station construction site, where two nuclear reactors were abandoned in 2017. The project's failure forced ratepayers to foot the $9 billion bill under the Base Load Review Act, which allowed utilities to raise rates for a project ahead of its construction. "It should never happen under the conditions of the previous construction," said Lynn Teague, LWVSC Vice President of Issues and Action.

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SC Board mandated review process applied to PragerU resources?

Submitted by South Carolina in October 2024.

Testimony

State Board of Education Regulation 43-70 requires an evaluation process which is overseen by an Instructional Materials Review Panel and includes a thirty-day public review period. Regarding the controversial PragerU materials made available to South Carolina Public Schools, the League of Women Voters encourages adherence to the regulation's inclusive process.

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Many ways to donate

supporting my values with a gift to the League

Help defend democracy! There are so many ways to support the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Make a gift in a way that is meaningful to you.

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2025 LEAD (League Education & Advocacy Day)

LWVSC LEAD (League Education & Advocacy Day), February 1, 2025

Submitted by South Carolina in November 2024.

Event Date: 
02/01/2025 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus

Mark your calendar to join fellow League members on February 1 in Columbia. Hear from local experts about key issues facing the state as the new 2025-2026 legislative session begins. Learn about tools to maximize your advocacy efforts. Agenda coming soon!

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Freedom to Read SC Coalition

Freedom to Read SC logo

Advocates and community leaders have launched “Freedom to Read SC,” a statewide coalition that will work to defeat unconstitutional efforts to ban books from school and public libraries. The Coalition includes educational organizations, civil rights groups, religious entities, and others who are committed to free speech and the free exchange of ideas.

Book bans are in direct violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees all Americans the right to access information and the freedom to read without censorship. Help defend the right to read in SC.

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