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November 8, 2019

A great win for 2019; A building block for 2020

Congratulations to Dorothy Dowe, councilwoman-elect at-large, and Ken Gibson, councilman-elect in District 3, for victories that flipped the GOP-stronghold City Council to a Democrat majority. Hard work, community-focused candidates, hundreds of volunteers, and relentless voter engagement paid

November 3, 2019

Here’s a plan: Invest $50 tax payout in schools

Can community activism help close the education gap in South Carolina. Lee Turner says it's a start.

October 25, 2019

The road to turning the Upstate blue starts Nov. 5

By Kate FranchChair, GCDP “We matter.” That was my response when a local reporter asked why Greenville would be the site of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to South Carolina earlier this month. Democratic Party leadership greatly appreciates the faithful commitment of our true-blue

October 25, 2019

Why volunteering will be the coolest thing you’ve ever done

What wins elections? Field work, canvassing, phone banking, building relationships, talking to voters. All the stuff that volunteers do it. Feel part of the win and join us!

October 25, 2019

Can SC go blue?

Three coalitions are at work in the Upstate to identify, register, and engage young voters.

September 28, 2019

Local or national, politics is not a spectator sport

Candidate development coordinator Amanda McDougald Scott delivered these remarks at the GCDP September breakfast. By Amanda McDougald Scott Given the events this week, and the enormous responsibility we have from now until February 29, 2020, and then until November 2020, I want to briefly talk

September 14, 2019

All politics is local

Presidential candidates opening offices in Greenville South Carolina is playing an important role in the campaign to be the Democratic Presidential candidate. Some candidates have already opened offices in Greenville to get closer to the voters, give their local operatives a home to work from,

August 30, 2019

Things are heating up: Get active on climate change

By Will Morin Public Affairs Coordinator The Climate Reality Project: SC Upstate Chapter The Climate Reality Project: SC Upstate Chapter is looking for a Campaign Leader — a strong, confident woman who understands that we have months, not years to take a stand on behalf of Mother Earth.

August 20, 2019

Greenville Rally to End Gun Violence Draws a Committed Crowd

The Upstate chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense joined with chapters around the country to demand the Senate act on gun violence prevention measures.

July 25, 2019

Canvass, phone bank, donate

Three steps to achieve three 2019 goals By Kate Franch Chair, GCDP Read this post in Spanish Can you believe that we’ve passed the midpoint of 2019 already?! Thank you to all of the GCDP delegates, alternates, and guests who attended the jam-packed SCDP Dem Weekend last month. What a weekend!

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