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- Biden's Corporate Tax Hike: Populism Versus Economic Literacy
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- The Morgan and Timmons Firey Faceoff in SC’s 4th Congressional District Race
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- America’s Existential Immigration Crisis
- Adam Morgan Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress
- The Tucker Carlson Interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin
This One Argument Quickly Changes Minds on Abortion
- By Christian Newswire
LOS ANGELES -- The makers of a new pro-life movie called "7 Reasons" maintain that their film will change viewers' votes on the subject of abortion--and actually demonstrate it. The 42-minute documentary shows those who are pro-abortion changing their minds in minutes, saying that they will now vote pro-life.
House Members Push Pet Projects Through Taxpayer-funded Earmarks
- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
S.C. Reps. Bruce Bannister and Dwight Loftis want $5 million in state funding to help build a convention center in downtown Greenville that Bannister says would house a large art collection that had been displayed at the private Bob Jones University.
Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, who has donated to the nonprofit South Carolina Aquarium, says he wants $1.5 million in state money to move power generating equipment at the Charleston aquarium to higher ground. He also is asking for $2.5 million in state funding for unspecified “revitalization and maintenance efforts at statewide tourism destinations,” according to a House document.
My Objection to Duke Energy’s Request for a 12% Increase in Electric Power Rates
- By William Thompson - Greenville, SC
To the South Carolina Public Service Commission,
101 Executive Center Dr, Suite 100,
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Regarding, my objection to Duke Energy’s request for a 12% increase in electric power rates.
I am opposed to Duke Power Energy raising electric rates because it is a tax on the poorest of people, including the sick, the helpless and the unemployed. Duke constantly asked for rate increases and they have made so much money they have bought out Piedmont Natural Gas for billions of dollars. Besides polluting rivers with coal ash, Duke Power got a rate increase to help build the Oconee Nuclear Plant 50 years ago saying they were spending $1 million per day to build the plant that would cut power rates.
The Violence Against Constitutional Rights Act
- By John & Andy Schlafly
While Congress considers new infringements on constitutional rights for a new Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), they overlook where the most violence is occurring. The New York Timesrecently featured an exposé about how nearly every woman is raped during their migration from Central America to our open southern border.
Shutting the border is the only way that the United States can protect those women. That would take away the incentive for the long, dangerous journey.
Well-Known Artist and Performer Visits Washington Center
- By Washington Center
On Friday, March 8th, Washington Center students and staff were privileged to host well-known Greenville artist and performer, Mr. Emile Pandolfi, for a concert. Everyone seemed to enjoy the "fast and fun" extras that Mr. Pandolfi added to his creative piano pieces. Musical selections included a variety of enjoyable genres from ragtime and pop to Broadway favorites. With the addition of handmade stars and colored scarves to wave, students made their own contributions to the concert. Dr. Penny Rogers, principal of Washington Center, said about the program, “I have never seen our students so attentive!” A special “thank you” goes to Mr. Pandolfi for his kindness and for sharing his beautiful music.
The Trump Budget: Falling by the Waste Side
- By Tony Perkins
One of the biggest selling points of Donald Trump’s candidacy was his business experience. Now, as head of the largest company he’s ever managed -- the federal government -- the longtime executive is trying to make America financially solvent again. That’s no easy task in a Congress perfectly fine with spending $725,000 of your tax dollars on the next generation of mariachi bands. It’s time to shake up more than the maracas. And President Trump’s plan is the perfect place to start.
Methodist Church and Homosexuality
- By Jim S. Brooks - Roebuck, SC
After reading an article in an upstate newspaper recently (A personal reflection on the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, March 08, 2019) written by Dr. Tom Norrell, Pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, you would be left with the certain impression that he is a sincere man with great human compassion for homosexuals. He wrote, with apparent emotion, that recent actions by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Missouri, concerning the churches official view of homosexuality had left him with sadness and fear! His compassion and understanding, however, seems to be grounded on and guided by human reasoning and not biblical reasoning!
What's Next? ACTION ITEMS for SC "Education Reform" Bill
- By USPIE
During a recent hearing on H. 3759, which passed, SC Representative Shannon Erickson talked heavily about tracking ALL children, including private and homeschoolers, from birth.
Now, after much backlash, and in an attempt to save face, SC Republican Rep. Shannon Erickson has claimed her comments were taken out of context. So in order to give you more context, we have added more of her speech for you to discern her intent for tracking children from birth in all educational environments including home school. Just watch this clip of Rep. Erickson saying it’s the legislature’s responsibility to monitor and measure child progress.
Can Congress Amend the Constitution?
- By Judge Andrew Napolitano
"Emergency does not create power. Emergency does not increase granted power or remove or diminish the restrictions imposed upon power granted or reserved. The Constitution was adopted in a period of grave emergency. Its grants of power to the federal government and its limitations of the power of the States were determined in the light of emergency, and they are not altered by emergency." -- Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948)
How Middle America Is to Be Dispossessed
- By Pat Buchanan
In all but one of the last seven presidential elections, Republicans lost the popular vote. George W. Bush and Donald Trump won only by capturing narrow majorities in the Electoral College.
Hence the grand strategy of the left: to enlarge and alter the U.S. electorate so as to put victory as far out of reach for national Republicans as it is today for California Republicans, and to convert the GOP into America's permanent minority party.
Senate GOP Goes to the Wire With Trump in Emergency Declaration Showdown
- By GOP Presidential
Republicans are going down to the wire as they try to find a way out of their showdown with President Trump over his national emergency to build a wall on the Mexican border.
Republicans have just days to find a more palatable solution than the House-passed resolution blocking Trump’s actions, which is expected to come up for a vote by Friday.
North Greenville University to Host A Hero’s 5K March 23
- By LaVerne Howell - NGU
Tigerville, SC - North Greenville University will host A Hero’s 5K walk/run on Saturday, March 23 on its Tigerville Campus. A Hero’s 5K was founded in 2010 and is a 5K walk/run held annually in March to remember all of the soldiers who fought, died, and lived for our great country.
Thought Police (Oops, Medicare) For All
- By Marilyn M. Singleton
The new Medicare for All bill (H.R. 1384) has come and hopefully will go the way of the pet rock. Everybody now knows the basics: the government will take care of all medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and long-term care services with no out-of-pocket expenses. The bill prohibits parallel private insurance, and has the glaring absence of a financing mechanism.
The End of the Republic, Public Assassination by Lawsuit
- By Ed Martin
The enemy of our Republic and our way of life is Congressman Jerry Nadler. Last week he subpoenaed 81 individuals. He is harassing and disrupting political opponents — using his power for oversight in the government to destroy people with legal threats and fear tactics.
Behind the Curtain of the Gender Game
- By Tony Perkins
“It was all a sham.” After four long and difficult years, that’s how Jamie Shupe started making sense of his life again. To the LGBT community, he’d been a hero – a trailblazer in the transgender movement that’s upending society. But there’s a lot more to the story of America’s first “nonbinary” person than that. And he hopes the world is listening.
Nite Line Guest Line-up for March 18- 22, 2019
- By NiteLine Press Release
Nite Line broadcasts live Monday through Friday on WGGS-TV from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The program features local and/or nationally known guests who share their testimonies and talent. Our goal is to be an inspiration to our viewers as well as inform them of Christian and community events in the upstate.
Monday, March 18, 2019: Dante Thompson discovers how two ministries have come together to help flood victims in Leslie County, Kentucky. Tonight Delbert and Rachele Hart of Pelzer, South Carolina share how Appalachian Ministries of the Carolinas delivers clothes, food, school supplies, and other materials to the less fortunate in this region. Dana Watson of Yeaddiss, Kentucky, the founder of The Servant’s Closet, joins Delbert and Rachele to share how his ministry provides necessities and home repairs for those in need. Fields of Grace, a gospel trio from Candler, North Carolina, sings throughout the evening.
Dwight Loftis to Visit Upstate Republican Women
- By Upstate Republican Women
Come and hear Representative Dwight Loftis.
Dwight currently represents District 19 in our State House serving since 1996. He will share with us what is going on in the Education Bill in the Statehouse. He will also share with us his run for the Senatorial Seat that was vacated by William Timmons. Please invite your friends to join you at this meeting!!
Please mark these dates for our upcoming meetings with amazing speakers: March 18th and April 16th* (note new date).
Piedmont Women's Center 2019 Banquet Highlights
- By Piedmont Women's Center
On Thursday, March 7, 2019, we celebrated what God has done in and through Piedmont Women's Center during the last year and looked forward to what He will do in the coming months.
Check out these banquet highlights below
- Hearing from keynote speaker Jordan Sekulow
- Testimony from a Grove client
- Grove Rd Building update and opening date!
- Ticket sales for Unplanned movie
81st Annual High School Oratorical Contest State Finals
- By Gilbert Scales
Jessica Scannell from Moncks Corner was judged the winner of the Annual American Legion Department of SC H.W. Dare Maness High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest." It was held at American Legion Department of SC Headquarters in Columbia, SC. Jessica's prepared oration was title, "Constitutional Anthem" which had to be delivered within eight to ten minutes by each of the contestants.
American Legion Oratorical Winner
- By American Legion Photographer Tony Dunn
The Department of the State of South Carolina American Legion held the Oratorical Contest in Columbia, SC. Jessica Scannell was the winner of the Oratorical Contest. A contestant must speak on the US Constitution for eight to ten minutes without referring to notes.
Left to right: American Legion Department of SC Commander John H. Britt, Americanism Commission Chairman Roberta E. Poulos, Oratorical Winner Jessica Scannell and Oratorical Contest Sub-committee Chairman Jennifer Bellstein.
What's Happening at the SC Statehouse this Week
- By SC Policy Council
This week at the State House, the House is considering the state budget while the Senate continues to work through bills on the floor and in committee.
Starting today, the House will begin debate on the nearly $30 billion dollar state appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition to routine spending, lawmakers must decide how to spend the roughly $61 million windfall resulting from the South Carolina lottery winner. It is unlikely the House will vote on any other legislation this week, nor are any important committee meetings scheduled.
Stop Planned Parenthood Funding In South Carolina
- By SC Rep. Jonathan Hill
The Governor’s executive budget recommended defunding Planned Parenthood (Proviso 33.24), but the House budget committee refused to include this recommendation.
I trust that you need no reminders of why Planned Parenthood should not receive one penny of your tax dollars for ANY type of service, abortion or otherwise. This is an evil organization that primarily exists to kill the unborn, and while they’re at it, sell the parts of babies to cold-hearted “scientists” and pharmaceutical companies for even more profit.
Leading Republican Releases Complete Bruce Ohr Transcript
- By GOP Presidential
The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee on Friday released the full transcript of the panel’s closed-door interview last year with Justice Department official Bruce Ohr.
The August interview was one of several conducted by the panel, when it was led by Republicans, as part of an investigation into decisions made by the Justice Department and FBI in 2016 amid allegations of political bias against President Trump within the department.
American Legion Post 214 Christmas Card Judging Contest
- By Press Release
Post Commander Clyde Rector, far right, looks on while First Vice Commander Pete Bellinger and his wife judged high school entrees for Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 Christmas Card Contest to be used for 2019 Chirstimas Cards sold by the Post.
Begorra There, Let's Have Some Dancing!
- By Holly Sheen
You are invited to...
An Old-Fashioned War Between the States Ball!
September 7, 2019
Earlybird Single Gentlemen Discount: $50
Earlybird Registration Deadline: July 31, 2019
Regular Registration: $69 Per Person
Single Gentlemen Discount: $54
Registration Deadline:
September 2, 2019
Is Income Inequality Fair?
- By Walter Williams
Some Americans have much higher income and wealth than others. Former President Barack Obama explained, "I do think at a certain point you've made enough money." An adviser to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who has a Twitter account called "Every Billionaire Is A Policy Failure" tweeted, "My goal for this year is to get a moderator to ask 'Is it morally appropriate for anyone to be a billionaire?'" Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren, in calling for a wealth tax, complained, "The rich and powerful are taking so much for themselves and leaving so little for everyone else."
Ilhan Omar and America’s Dilemma
- By Mike Scruggs
Open Doors and Fifth Columns or Tough-minded Liberty?
Ms. Ilhan Omar has only been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for two months, but she has caused quite a stir and represents a dilemma facing the United States. She recently told an audience in Washington that “I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is OK to push for allegiance to a foreign country.” She did not say so directly, but her context was about the relationship between the United States and Israel. Tweets and other context soon revealed that Omar was anti-Israel and anti-Jewish.
True Authority Under God
- By Ben Graydon
So, someone is telling you what to do (and you’re not a child, and he’s not your parent). The truth is, unless you are violating the law of God, the only thing that gives that person any authority over you is your agreement to grant him authoritative status. He has no true (“because I said so”) authority.
The lesson of scripture (I Cor. 7:21) is that we should avoid people and institutions that presumptively assume authority over us if we have the opportunity. We have no king but Jesus!
A Warning from a Former Marxist
- By Joseph M Bianchi
I was attracted to Marxism at a very early age. It was more than simply early teenage rebellion. In a world of many choices, I felt that perhaps Marx had found the key that unlocks human existence. I had already rejected the Catholicism of my youth, and at the ripe old age of ten had declared myself an atheist.
The philosophy of Marx seemed to fill the void that main stream religion had left. Ok, I had concluded that there is no God, but there still had to be a reason why we were here, and why men and women acted the why that they do. Marx provided the answer: economics. Landlord to tenant, boss to worker, government to citizen; there was a hierarchy of economic unfairness—and this tension between the have and the have-nots had been going on for millennia.
- House Speaker Pelosi's Blinders
- Is The U.S. a Republic, a Democracy, or “Something Else”?
- Dems at the End of Their Trope
- Tens of thousands of potholes filled – or just funny numbers?
- Duncan Opposes Democrat Takeover of Elections
- Throwback Thursday: Selling Lawmakers’ Economic Development Piggybank
- BJA Middle School Robotics Team Places First at Palmetto State VEX Robotics Competition
- ACTION ALERT: WA Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill Hearing
- South Carolina Export Sales Top $34 Billion in 2018, Achieve Nninth Consecutive Record Year
- Pickens County School Board District #7 Candidate Endorsed by USPIE Action
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