Laura Haight, Author at Greenville County Democratic Party

January 17, 2019

Tell Congress to Act: Refugees Are Welcome Here

On Jan. 3, 2019, “Do Your Job” rallies, marches, and protests were held in cities and towns across the country. It was the first day of the new Congress and voters had a message to deliver. In Greenville, one of the speakers was Furman professor Melinda Menzer, who addressed the

Medicaid work requirement endangers the most vulnerable

By Laura Haight Following through on an idea they first floated in April of 2018, South Carolina officials are proposing a job requirement as a prerequisite for Medicaid. The proposed rule change would require that clients prove they are working at least 80 hours per month or participating in

November 5, 2018

Should education funding be used to arm teachers?

“This or This?” is a series of posts on policy issues to draw the clear differences between the Republican administration and Democrats. This entry focuses on the intersection between gun control and education, particularly whether federal education funds should be used to arm teachers instead

October 31, 2018

Protecting pre-existing conditions offers clear choice

Healthcare is the number one issue among voters in this election. And it should be. Republicans who have taken no less than 75 votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act or eviscerate its provisions have realized that this matters to Americans. And they are now trying to convince voters that they

Orange is the New Black star has shout out for upstate candidates

Danielle Brooks is a Greenvillian who still maintains residence here. She’s best known for her role as Tastee in Orange is the New Black. And she’s giving a lot of love to Dem candidates, particularly Helen Pendarvis for District 35 and Brandon Brown for Congressional District 4.

Kamala Harris fires up Greenville

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-CA, came to Greenville for a day of firing up Democrats and getting out the vote.

Jevarus Howard brings ideas and energy to Council run

This profile of Jevarus Howard, candidate for Greenville County Council District 19, is one of a series on Democratic candidates running for office who are not currently incumbents, designed to help voters understand who they are and what they stand for.

October 15, 2018

Draconian immigration policies draw sharp contrasts

“This or This?” Is a series of posts on policy issues to draw the clear differences between the Republican administration and Democrats. This entry demonstrates that recent policies restricting immigration and separating families as a deterrent negatively affect the US economy while having no

Big challenges, real solutions: Rosalyn Glenn on what it will take to get the job done

This profile of Rosalyn Glenn, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, is one of a series on Democratic candidates running for office who are not currently incumbents, designed to help voters understand who they are and what they stand for.

Mary Geren puts families and communities first as she takes on do-nothing Congress

This profile of Mary Geren, candidate for South Carolina Congressional District 3, is one of a series on Democratic candidates running for office who are not currently incumbents, designed to help voters understand who they are and what they stand for.

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Tell Congress to Act: Refugees Are Welcome Here