News + Updates
Join Us for January 10’s Day of Action for Freedom in SC – Legislative Session Kick-Off
Let’s come together during the first week of the 2024 session in Columbia, SC to make our voices heard loud and clear that South Carolinians will do everything in our power to preserve dignity and equality for all.
What I Learned From Organizing in South Carolina Last Year
Kenya Cummings on our Organizing team connected with hundreds of South Carolinians organizing against anti-LGBTQ+ bills last year. In 2024, they’re running a team of organizers from the Uplands to Low Country to make sure our friends and neighbors are ready to speak out for our rights when it matters most.
Fueling the Fight in 2024 – With a $10,000 Matching Gift
Donations will go toward supporting rapid response organizers in key regions across the state so they can put pressure on lawmakers when and where it will matter most.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bans: ‘I Think the Law Should Stay Out of It’
“Nikki Haley’s comments about lawmakers staying out of this critical healthcare are part of a growing wave of public opinion from Americans who understand that the government has no place inserting itself in medical decisions that should be left to families.”
This World AIDS Day, Commit to Ending HIV Criminalization
Today is World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor those who have lost their lives to AIDS related illnesses. The theme of this year’s World AIDS day is “Remember and Commit”. The word “remember” encourages us to take time to honor those we have lost. The word “commit” implores us to take collective action towards health equity for people living with HIV. At South Carolina United for Justice & Equality, we invite you to join us in committing to end HIV criminalization in our state.
We’re Hiring! Rapid Response Organizer Positions for SC United
Want to make a big difference for LGBTQ+ equality in South Carolina? We are seeking a team of 4 part-time contract hybrid organizers to engage in rapid response organizing at the SC Statehouse! Apply by December 6.
RSVP for a Training to Prepare to Testify at the SC Children’s Committee Hearings on Behalf of LGBTQ+ Youth
Share your story and concerns during this opportunity to speak with legislators about anti-LGBTQ+ youth bills in Greenville, Columbia, Florence and Charleston!
South Carolina Subcommittee Advances Anti-Transgender Bills, Following Hours of Testimony from Medical Professionals, Parents of Trans Youth, and Advocates
SC United for Justice & Equality Coalition calls on Senate Committee to Oppose Dangerous Legislation
Wednesday: SC Subcommittees to Hold Hearings on Anti-Transgender Bills and Curriculum Censorship Bill
Tomorrow, SC United and Protruth Coalitions are joining forces to host the “Truthfully United Solidarity Rally” at the statehouse from 8:15a-1p!
150+ South Carolina Medical Providers Join Letter Opposing Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bills Ahead of Subcommittee Hearing
This powerful show of support for the trans community by healthcare providers comes just as South Carolina lawmakers are set to take up discussion of several anti-transgender bills.
March 29 – Join Us in Taking Action Against SC’s Anti-Transgender Healthcare Ban
We need to see you in Columbia at the Statehouse on March 29 to defeat this anti-transgender legislation: RSVP and tell us you’ll be there.
Take Action to Resist Curriculum Censorship in Columbia
This Wednesday, March 15, at 9:00am, the Senate Subcommittee on Education is scheduled to consider H.3728 – a dangerous bill that would censor speech of educators across the state to ban discussion of racism and LGBTQ issues.
South Carolinians Bring the Push Against Discriminatory Bills to the State House
Every other Wednesday, South Carolinians are joining together at the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to reject anti-LGBTQ+ legislation!
March 8 – Support Trans Youth with a Special Meet Me at the State House Day of Action
Come on Wednesday, March 8 to support transgender youth in South Carolina.
Share Your Story: How Would Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bans Impact You?
Whether you’re a transgender young person, the parent or caregiver or family member of a trans youth (ages 18-26), a healthcare provider, or a teacher devastated by the message these bills send to young people, please share with us using this form.
Act Now on the Abortion Bans Moving in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers may vote on an abortion ban bill as soon as next week. And until then, we need to flood our lawmakers’ phone lines with calls, demanding that they drop this dangerous legislation.
Supporters of LGBTQ+ Equality Call for Passage of Inclusive Nondiscrimination Bill, Introduced Today in South Carolina
The bill is a powerful refutation of an unprecedented barrage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation filed in South Carolina at the start of the 2023 legislative session.
Take Action Against Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bills in 2023
Tell your lawmakers: Oppose these horrific attacks on transgender young people in South Carolina. Send a message now to help stop all anti-transgender healthcare bans.
As South Carolina Lawmakers Convene for 2023 Legislative Session, Advocates Commit to Defending LGBTQ+ Dignity
Today marks the official start of the 2023 South Carolina legislative session, and advocates for LGBTQ+ people in the state are ready to defend the community at the statehouse. More than a dozen bills have been introduced to attack LGBTQ+ people. They include:
January 19 – Kick Off the 2023 Legislative Session by Showing Up for LGBTQ+ Equality
Come on Thursday, January 19 to kick off the legislative session and support LGBTQ+ equality.