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Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Maya Ward on Dec 10, 2020
Have you ever seen something on the news or read an article and wanted to say something about it? Well, a letter to the editor is a great way to make your opinion known and raise awareness about an issue that you care about. They are easy to do, and a great way to take
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on Dec 8, 2020
It’s almost that time again, folks! The South Carolina General Assembly’s first year of the 124th Legislative Session will begin on January 12, 2021! Before we can talk about January, we need to get through the legislative prefile dates. Prefiling is the introduction and referral to a committee of Bills prior to a legislative session.
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by WREN Partners and Staff on Nov 28, 2020
In our November newsletter, we gave a reflection on what the election means for our work at WREN. TLDR: We’ve got to work harder than ever at the state level. If you’re interested in reading an excerpt from that newsletter keep scrolling. (We also recommend subscribing to our newsletter and joining the network here.) We
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by WREN Staff on Oct 24, 2020
The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network Delivered Over 4,500 South Carolinian Petition Signatures to Senators Calling on Them to Pause Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett COLUMBIA, SC— Today, the Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network digitally released over 4,500 petition signatures to the offices of Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott calling on them to postpone
Advocate Stories, COVID-19, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Lynn Teague, VP for Issues and Action, League of Women Voters of SC on Apr 20, 2020
COVID-19 and existing South Carolina election procedures are a potentially deadly combination. COVID-19 is not going away in 2020, so the election procedures must change to protect us. Current South Carolina law will unnecessarily spread this disease by compelling the majority of our citizens to congregate in polling places on election day. This is a
City of Women, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by Dr. Courtney Tollison on Mar 9, 2020
On November 2nd of 1920, white women in Greenville went to the polls for the first time. After an approximately 80-year battle to gain the right to vote, one can only imagine the excitement and optimism that filled the air of polling stations across the nation. However, on this momentous occasion, the front page of the Greenville News simply read, “Women’s Votes to Make Counters’ Task Greater.” One
Health and Education, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by Dr. Kari Claudia Allen on Feb 28, 2020
On Thursday, February 27, 2020 the House Subcommittee on Social Services, Mental Health, and Children’s Affairs met to hear testimony on H. 4712 (the South Carolina Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act). Dr. Kari-Claudia Allen testified and encouraged legislators to vote in favor of the bill. Dr. Allen’s testimony begins at 3:20 in this video,
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Uncategorized
by Wren Staff on Jan 8, 2020
South Carolina runs on 2 year legislative cycles and 2020 marks the beginning of the second year. The first day of session will begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Here are a few tips to prepare for this session: 1. Download the SC Legislature App This mobile app makes staying connected during the
Leadership and Civic Engagement, Policy Updates
by Ashley Lidow on May 13, 2019
As the 2019 session comes to a close you may find me frolicking around Columbia singing songs about being free and enjoying the summer, but do not let that fool you; we at WREN do not stop working when the legislature adjourns. In fact, the off session is a great time to organize and make
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Courtney Thomas on Feb 7, 2019
The General Assembly started their session with innovation in the release of the “SC Legislature” app. This mobile app will make staying connected during the legislative session easier and more efficient. Here are 5 easy steps to effectively use this new app: Download the app As with all applications, the SC Legislature app requires a
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