The Post & Courier

The S.C. Election Commission has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to turn over a detailed version of the state’s voter registration list. League members are aware that those representing the state have been diligent in protecting South Carolina's voters. "Available information suggests those efforts were successful," Lynn Teague, LWVSC VP, Issues and Action, commented.

SC Daily Gazette

Bill S.1095 treats every South Carolinian who can become pregnant as a second-class citizen whose body is subject to the demands of the state. It is intended less to protect children than to redefine the role of girls and women in the family and in society to conform to the wishes of a minority whose views are rooted in fundamentalist religious dogma and personal preferences regarding gender roles.

These have no place in our laws. South Carolina must trust its people, not legislators, to make the medically and ethically complex decisions that surround pregnancy.

The State

A Saturday rally at the SC State House drew an estimated 1,000-plus protesters denouncing policies and actions of President Donald Trump. Speaker Lynn Teague, LWVSC vice president, said afterwards that “today’s rally was successful in informing and energizing people who care about our state and nation. It’s always important for people to understand that they are not alone in their fight to improve our state and country.”

Op Ed

In South Carolina, proving who you are is not simple — and it is not free. A birth certificate costs $12, a driver’s license is $25, and a passport can range from $130 to more than $165, plus additional fees for expedited processing and delivery. For many women, name‑change updates add another $25 to $50. These costs fall unevenly on women who don't have a birth certificate that matches their legal name.