Resistance Through Technology Celebrating close to 2 years of on-the-go period and birth control tracking, Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading advocate for women’s healthcare, has reason to cheer. Spot On, the free app available for Apple and Android users, has allowed women the ability to conveniently take control of their reproductive health, from the courtesy … Continue reading Planned Parenthood’s Spot On App Empowers Women
Inspiring Future Candidates to Run. “What is it to be revolutionary?” Arik Bjorn asks a crowd during a Ted x Talk. Honored to be invited, he discussed his experiences in being a “common man,” rising up, to run against political power-house Joe Wilson. Arik is a single father, an activist, a poet, author, and librarian. … Continue reading The Librarian Who Ran Against Joe Wilson
Finding Identity in No Identity Jennifer Godbold has spent her entire life on a quest to find identity, and sense of self as an adopted child. The daughter of a Vietnamese woman, and an unnamed American soldier, she was brought to the United States during the Vietnam War. She was adopted by a southern family … Continue reading Little Fawn
Interview a kid they said. It’ll be fun they said. I finally faced the dreaded “slow journalism week” and had no leads to any newsworthy events or updates to existing stories. In desperation I found myself asking friends for suggestions only to receive one, interview a kid, and see what they have to say to … Continue reading Brennan’s Message to Society, Or The Future. Whoever Listens First…
SC Onward Continues It’s Weekly Protests Two weeks ago, Gary Votour braved the cold mixture of sleet and rain, honoring his commitment to be at the State House in a show of support for repealing South Carolina’s Heritage Act. The weather discouraged participants, but did not dampen Votour and his group SC Onward’s perseverance. “We … Continue reading “Oh Henry”
David West has been battling a recent decision to overturn a U.S. Department of Education TEACH Grant, into an interest-bearing loan. He has fulfilled his teaching requirements, in a qualifying class, and school. Due to a paperwork error, and a shortage of time to return the documents, David’s $4000 grant is now impacting his credit. … Continue reading SC Educator Battles with Federal TEACH Grants
The Uncertain Future of DACA Recipients in the Midlands Supporters of the Dreamer Act, otherwise known as DACA braved a mix of rain and sleet Saturday to gather in front of the State House in Columbia, South Carolina. The Todos Unidos event was publicized via Facebook to draw support for the cause from Senator Tim Scott. … Continue reading The Dreamers of Columbia, SC
Help Me “Help me,” was the last text message Cassidy White’s boss received. Concerned that she left work early after receiving texts from her ex-boyfriend, he wanted to be sure his employee was safe and sound. Cassidy had planned a night of blowing off steam in 5 Points by drinking. What he didn’t anticipate is that Cassidy … Continue reading Girl Interrupted
