Politics, Heather Marie Blazek

June 15, 2018

SC District Two’s Problem With “Fake Democrats”

By: Heather Marie Blazek, Columbia, South Carolina. Progressive voters headed to the polls Tuesday for South Carolina’s Primary election. In an overwhelming show of support, James Smith took the helm as the Democratic candidate for governor. Smith, most notably has received high-level endorsements including former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump endorsed Republican Henry McMaster moves forward to … Continue reading SC District Two’s Problem With “Fake Democrats”

May 20, 2018

South Carolina Progressives Want to Unseat Joe Wilson

Liberals Determined To Take Down Joe Wilson By Heather Marie Blazek, Columbia, SC “It’s like an unfunny joke, that somehow became serious.” Kevin Land remarks as he remembers Clinton’s loss to Trump. Land, a call center employee, expressed concern that the current administration appears focused on erasing the legacy of President Obama. “It’s the constant … Continue reading South Carolina Progressives Want to Unseat Joe Wilson

March 25, 2018

McMaster’s Shameful Students

Their voices could be heard before they could be seen. “Show me what democracy looks like?” “This is what democracy looks like!” they chanted. “Not one more. We cannot allow one more child to be shot at school. We cannot allow one more teacher to make a choice to jump in front of a firing … Continue reading McMaster’s Shameful Students

March 18, 2018

The Librarian Who Ran Against Joe Wilson

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

March 3, 2018

The Problem With Personhood Laws

South Carolina legislators have re-entered the abortion foray with a new bill asserting that personhood “vests after fertilization.” The bill states that “personhood is God-given, as all men are created in the image of God.” The right to choose or the right to life has been heavily debated since the passing of Roe vs. Wade and has … Continue reading The Problem With Personhood Laws

February 3, 2018

“Oh Henry”

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”

January 20, 2018

Time to Repeal the Heritage Act

Rain and sleet do not deter Gary Votour, of SC Onward from attending his organized protest rally at the State House. Although inclement weather turned-away attendees, he was concerned that participants would show up without seeing a last-minute cancellation on Facebook. “I told them, I would be here,” he stated. Bracing the cold, something unusual … Continue reading Time to Repeal the Heritage Act

January 14, 2018

USC’s Alternative to the Statue Debate

The University of South Carolina has officially acknowledged its history with enslaved labor by unveiling a plaque which predominately sits on the Horseshoe. The Horseshoe is a popular attraction to both students, residents in the area and alumni who frequent the area. What may not have been known to prospective students, or visitors to the campus … Continue reading USC’s Alternative to the Statue Debate

January 7, 2018

The Statues of South Carolina

To Add Or Subtract – The Debate of Confederate Monuments Republicans Bill Chumley and Mike Burns of South Carolina, want to build a monument to honor African American Confederate veterans. While most states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, both representatives wish to build another. Walter Edgar, a former director of the Institute for … Continue reading The Statues of South Carolina

December 10, 2017

The Dreamers of Columbia, SC

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