On July 4, 2026, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. That date is also the 200th anniversary of the deaths of two founding fathers: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson died earlier on that day. John Adams, not knowing this fact in those pre-telegraph and all subsequent electronic communication days, said as his final words, “Jefferson still lives.”
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It was Brian Cobb who wrote this: “King Charles delivered a well-crafted diplomatic speech, appealing to the ideals of Democracy, the Constitution, Pluralism, Human Rights and the ties of our shared histories. He did not insult our intelligence; he did not deprecate or threaten anyone based on gender, race, party or ideology. Charles spoke the truth. He did not lie. I repeat, he did not lie.”
It takes a real king to educate a wannabe Read More »
A federal judge has ruled Beaufort County can be held legally responsible for a jail strip search policy that disproportionately affected female detainees, setting the stage for a trial that could expose the county to significant financial liability.
Beaufort County can be held liable in jail strip search lawsuit Read More »
The Statehouse’s planned monument to Civil War hero Robert Smalls has a location. It has a design. What Smalls’ monument, the first on the grounds honoring an individual Black person, needs next is funding.
SC’s Robert Smalls monument needs funding Read More »
My grandson, Benjamin, has been selected to play the lead in his drama club’s production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.” It was voted best new play in 2013.
A dog’s death and Archway cookies Read More »
Under this administration we now have a Department of War rather than a Department of Defense. Let that settle into your brain. To me, it speaks volumes. To those of you who support this, I have one suggestion — a vacation in Ukraine.
Legality be damned Read More »
The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights applies to us all. It is past time for South Carolina to have anti-SLAPP laws which preclude the rich and powerful from trampling on our First Amendment rights. I urge Tom Davis and Chip Campsen, as well as all South Carolina senators, to ensure this legislation passes this year.
State Senators, please stand up for our 1st Amendment rights Read More »
We must get back on track, first and foremost, by adhering to the Constitution which clearly delineates the three separate but equal branches of our government. However, I have to say that I am not holding my breath until this happens. Sadly enough, I expect chaos-as-usual.
