McCormick County Democrats

05/29/2026

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson shared their reactions after a push to redraw the state's congressional districts failed in the state Senate ⤵️

05/29/2026

You can make a difference in the health of women, children, and families!

DPH is requesting public comments on the Title V Block Grant, which provides important health services to mothers and children. The Title V Block Grant is a federal-state partnership to address eight priority needs identified in a recent comprehensive needs assessment.

Whether you want to comment specifically on the Title V Block Grant and the state's activities related to that or you want to comment more generally on the needs of children and families, your interest and willingness to provide input is appreciated. Please complete this brief survey by Friday, June 26, 2026. Questions and concerns can be sent to [email protected].

Learn more and complete the survey: https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/family-planning/request-public-input-maternal-child-health-goals-and-activities

05/29/2026

An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.

05/02/2026

Dear Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,

We are issuing an urgent call to every clergy person, officer, and member of the AME Church to stand with us in this critical moment. Join us this Sunday May 3rd at 6pm EST for our Freedom Summer Kickoff, a connectional effort to organize, mobilize, and protect our communities. As we experience the escalating assault on and erasure of our hard-fought rights, we cannot be silent or still.

Below you will find a flyer with details for our upcoming Freedom Summer Kickoff gathering:
Purpose: An urgent all-call response to the ongoing attack on and erasure of our rights, and the launch of our AME Freedom Summer work
Event: Freedom Summer Kickoff – AME Church
Who: All AME members, clergy, leaders, and community partners
When: Sunday May 3, 2026 at 6pm EST
Where: Via Zoom & Youtube

How to Participate: Pre-register HERE
We are asking you to:
Share the Freedom Summer Kickoff flyer widely with your congregations, ministries, and networks.
Announce this call to action during worship, meetings, and gatherings.
Show up, speak up, and stand together as a Connectional church committed to justice and liberation.

Our history has taught us that when the AME Church shows up, change becomes possible. Let us honor our legacy by responding with courage, clarity, and conviction as we begin this Freedom Summer.

In faith and solidarity,

Bishop Silvester S. Beaman
President, AME Council of Bishops

Bishop Francine A. Brookins
Chair, AME Social Action Commission

05/01/2026

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/king-charles-trump/

So that’s what a normal leader sounds like.King Charles helped me remember what an actual dignitary and classy leader sounds like. What a refreshing change from the guy who prides himself on being a thug with only the faintest grasp of the English language.Mind you, I wasn’t a supporter of Charl...

04/11/2026

(RNS) — All the perils of Christian nationalism came together and were shown to us with clarity this Easter.

04/10/2026

Now, I can absolutely SMILE at this! 😊

President Trump extends warm wishes to Masters participants despite membership doubts, as his eligibility is questioned.

04/09/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for the South Carolina Democratic Women’s Convention on April 25th at 10 am.

We will gather via Zoom at our office located at 908 South Mine Street for a day filled with inspiration, meaningful conversation, and wonderful camaraderie.

Annual dues $10 payable @ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/scdwc2026

04/09/2026

Hmmmmmmmmmmm ... MAGA, once again, planting seeds (in MY opinion). ... However, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted in 1990) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including:
EMPLOYMENT: Employers with 15 or more employees "must provide equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations" for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABC ... watch your step! Your next move will be a costly one! IJS

*Behind the scenes at “The View,” a quiet power play may be taking shape — and Whoopi Goldberg appears to be squarely in its crosshairs. Sources say producers engineered Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s recent guest host appearance with a deliberate agenda — dial up the friction and let the cameras ...

04/09/2026

Learn & Share ... (as you "Learn," you will "Share!" ... and Share ... and Share!