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South Carolina Equality Coalition, Inc., a 501 (c)(4) political organization focused on advocacy and legislation: SCEC is political action and advocacy organization that engages in lobbying the legislature and other policy makers throughout the state to enact fair legislation to advance equality for LGBT South Carolinians. SCEC is a 501(c)(4) organization, and as such, contributions to the Coalition are not tax deductible.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON WORKPLACE FREEDOM ACT

South Carolina Republican lawmakers offer compromise for LGBTQ workplace protections bill.  SC Equality said “NO”. Statement from Jeff Ayers, Executive Director. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As I write this letter to you today, I reflect on the advancements the LGBTQ community has made in recent years, not only nationally but here in our home state, and fully aware of the challenges will still face each and every day.  In addition to fighting and defeating anti-LGBTQ bills this session, SC [...]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON WORKPLACE FREEDOM ACT2019-04-17T15:57:07-04:00

Democrats reintroduce Equality Act to ban LGBTQ discrimination

Democrats reintroduce Equality Act to ban LGBTQ discrimination The bill would add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the classes protected against discrimination by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Percent who favor laws that would protect, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people against discrimination in jobs, public accommodations and housing. WASHINGTON- Congressional Democrats introduced on Wednesday the Equality Act, a bill that would modify existing civil rights legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people [...]

Democrats reintroduce Equality Act to ban LGBTQ discrimination2019-03-22T13:57:56-04:00

Medical marijuana’s chances in SC looking slim despite proposed changes

Medical marijuana’s chances in SC looking slim despite proposed changes By Andy Shain ashain@postandcourier.com Columbia Bureau Chief Mar 20, 2019 Updated Mar 20, 2019 COLUMBIA — Medical marijuana supporters amended a legislative proposal to appease concerns of South Carolina medical and law enforcement leaders, but any efforts will likely fall short unless the federal government steps in. A Senate panel led by the Statehouse’s chief medical marijuana advocate, Sen. Tom Davis, added protections on the bill Wednesday [...]

Medical marijuana’s chances in SC looking slim despite proposed changes2019-03-22T10:34:28-04:00

South Carolina lawmakers considering heartbeat abortion bill

South Carolina lawmakers considering heartbeat abortion bill An extreme outright abortion ban is set for a hearing this Thursday, and we need your voice to stop it in its tracks. H.3020 is intended to ban abortion as early as 6 weeks, regardless of women’s needs and circumstances. Passing such a ban in South Carolina poses a serious threat to women’s health, freedom, and dignity. This is a far-reaching bill drafted by extremist politicians whose goal is to eliminate all abortion in South [...]

South Carolina lawmakers considering heartbeat abortion bill2019-03-21T11:50:03-04:00

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