Charleston is officially a Democratic county. A look at the results from the past few election cycles shows why Republican incumbents running countywide have an uphill climb these days. Going back to the 2008 general election, Republican John …
Charleston is a Democratic County: What Should This Mean For Its Republican Incumbents? Read More »
Let the jockeying begin for the City of Charleston mayoral race. It is still early, but the battle for mayor already has two young, ambitious contenders ready to challenge Mayor John Tecklenburg in his bid to be re-elected …
The Mayor’s Race Has Begun And Many Council Members Have Picked Sides Read More »
Who is welcome? There is nothing new about college students behaving badly, particularly in ways that might be racially or culturally offensive. Recent headlines are replete with instances of fraternities participating in racially insensitive theme parties and the …
College of Charleston Can Send A Message With How It Handles Racially Offensive Video Read More »
Same Old Song Starting on July 1, 2019, the City of Charleston’s budget will provide funding for a “Racial Reconciliation Manager.” City attorney Susan Herdina says the manager will be responsible for “coordinating any discrimination complaints the city …
Will A Racial Reconciliation Manager Solve Equality Problems? Read More »
Ongoing Challenges Racial discrimination still exists in Charleston, South Carolina. This is not a surprise to most people. What was remarkable and newsworthy about the Charleston Rifle Club’s recent rejection of Dr. William Melvin Brown, a prominent local …
South Carolina’s response to news of Hurricane Michael, as opposed to its response to Hurricane Florence, showed a thoughtful adjustment by state officials, suggesting that some important lessons were learned between the two storms. Tracking the path of …
How S.C.’s Different Responses to Florence and Michael Reflect Lessons Learned Read More »
