Women and Families Post Roe
In the tumultuous wake left behind the overturning of Roe v. Wade, South Carolina’s women and families have serious questions. This panel will discuss what a post-Roe future looks like.
Action Alert: Stop the SC abortion bans
Full House committees will begin holding hearings on the total, no-excuse abortion ban in mid August. Make your voice heard and write to the committee members.
Rally Reflections
League member Linda Derector joined the protestors at the State House on July 7. Her reflections are both disappointing and powerful.
Choice advocates stand up as SC legislature eyes total ban
Hundreds of protestors gathered at the SC State House on July 7. Inside, the a legislative committee held its first hearing on a no-excuse, total ban on abortion.
Commentary: Expanding SC’s abortion ban would take state backward
The issues surrounding abortion are complex. They are social, medical, psychological, and historical. Roe has held up for 50 years because it straddled these fine lines. Now the Supreme Court has shattered those lines and the SC Legislature is seeking to capitalize on it. The proposed legislation would drag our state backwards.
How to fight for abortion rights
We have to fight the abortion battle in the State House. Here’s the information we need now and for future hearings including talking points, key reps and their emails, and background information.
A Conversation About “The Families’ Civil War”
A fascinating historical look at the lives of generations of Black families whose family members fought for the Union during the Civil War. Told by author and researcher, Dr. Holly Pinheiro of Furman University. Moderated by Lawson Wetli.
The status of post-Roe abortion in SC
The Supreme Court has sent Roe back to the states. South Carolina is taking up a full abortion ban beginning with hearings July 7. Every voice is needed to fight back. This Action Alert explains how.
2022 Legislative Update: The Winners and Losers
State League advocates Lynn Teague and Janelle Rivers assess the winners and losers coming out of the 2022 State Legislative session. It was a wild ride.
Democracy Under Attack
Derek Tisler, an attorney with the Brennan Center for Justice, joined the League of Women Voters of Greenville County to discuss the voter suppression and election subversion activities that have being going on since the 2020 election. And to provide some insights into effective ways to fight them.