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Working to turn the SC Lowcountry BLUE

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What a day in the Lowcountry! 💙 Over 3,700 y’all!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the #NoKings rallies in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head — neighbors, organizers, speakers, and everyone who showed up for democracy.

#NoKings #StandForDemocracy #SCVotesBlue #LowcountryRising #SCDems
2 protestors in Bluffton holding a banner that says loyalty to the constitution not the president. Four protestors in Beaufort county holding a sign and flags crowd next to the street in Beaufort waving signs and flags at cars. Large crowd next to the street on HHI waving signs and flags at cars
October 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Navy slide with white and orange writing and a colorful sc Capital building : Fix South Carolina's Book Banning Rule On May 6, 10 more books were banned. The rule: Silences local input, ignores age-level differences and lacks transparency. ACTION: Email Cliff Warren (cwarren@ed.sc.gov) and demand: Diverse review panels, required full reading of books before judgment, and local control and transparency. Use the sample email script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Navy slide with white and orange writing and a colorful sc Capital building : Defend Rights & Stand Against Authoritarianism The Trump administration is: Deploying military against protesters and indiscriminately arresting immigrants & U.S. citizens. ACTION: Call Senators Graham, Scott & Rep. Mace Tell them: "Condemn attacks on First Amendment rights. Stop unlawful roundups. Protect due process and our Constitution." ACTION: Call Governor McMaster Tell him: "Refuse to deploy SC's National Guard against Americans." Use the call script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Navy slide with white and orange writing and a colorful sc Capital building : Stop the Harmful H.R.1 Budget The "Big, Beautiful Bill" includes: X $793M cut to Medicaid X $7B cut to K-12 public schools X $26B cut to rental assistance X $300B cut to SNAP X Massive ICE & Pentagon increases X Public land sales X Planned Parenthood defunding ACTION: Call Senators Graham & Scott. Say: "Vote NO on HR 1. Protect families, schools, & communities—not billionaires." Use the call script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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White BCDP logo at top Blue slide with colorful sc capital building and three orange boxes with navy writing: THREE ACTION ITEMS FOR THE WEEK OF 6/23/2025 Email Cliff Warren - Demand reforms to SC's broken book ban rule Call Senators & Rep. Mace - Oppose military crackdowns & defend immigrant rights Call Senators - Reject H.R.1 budget cuts that harm families, schools, and our future more...
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Beaufort County honored Juneteenth last weekend at Ma Daisy's Porch and Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, and yesterday at Penn Center.
Volunteers at the register to vote tent Photo of the journey to freedom statue
June 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word that they were free. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was delayed — and that the struggle for true equity and equality continues.
Photo of the balloon entranceway to the Bluffton celebration Photo of the owner of Ma daisies front porch,, and a Juneteenth vendor at the Bluffton Juneteenth celebration last Saturday
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Wild turnout for the #NoKings protest this weekend.

From Beaufort to Bluffton to HHI — the Lowcountry showed UP. 👑🚫✊

This movement has momentum. Let’s keep going.
#NoKings #LowcountryStrong #Beaufort #Bluffton #HiltonHead
Protest crowd in front of Beaufort government building Female Protester wearing red white and blue with American flag Three Bluffton protestors with signs and flags Two Bluffton protestors showing their signs arms they wave them on roadside
June 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Navy slide with colorful capitol buildong Orange and white writing: Stop the Budget Attacks The "Big, Beautiful Bill": X Cuts $300B from SNAP (hurts 21K SC veterans + families) X Slashes $715B from healthcare (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA) X Guts NOAA, NASA, NWS during hurricane season X Hikes college costs, restricts Pell Grants ACTION: Call Senators Graham & Scott "Vote NO on H.R. 1. It's bad for SC's families, students, and safety." Use the call script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts
June 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Navy slide with colorful capitol building. Orange and white writing: Defend Rights & Due Process The Trump administration is using military force against peaceful protesters, rounding up immigrants and U.S. citizens indiscriminately. ACTION: Call Sen. Graham & Scott + Rep. Mace and say: "Condemn these attacks on the Constitution. Stand up for First Amendment rights, due process, and dignity for all." ACTION: Call Gov. McMaster and demand that he refuse to deploy SC's National Guard against our own people. Use the sample script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts
June 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Navy slide with colorful capitol building White and orange writing: Fix South Carolina's Book Banning Rule The current rule: X Lacks diverse review committees X Ignores grade-level differences X Silences local communities ACTION: Email Cliff Warren (cwarren@ed.sc.gov) and demand: Local, balanced review panels; a full reading of books before banning; and that books remain available during review. Use the sample email at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts
June 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Action Items week of 6/16
Blue slide with colorful capitol building. Orange boxes with writing THREE ACTION ITEMS FOR THE WEEK OF 6/16/2025 Email Cliff Warren - Demand reforms to SC's broken book ban rule Call Senators & Rep. Mace - Condemn military crackdowns & protect immigrants Call Senators - Stop cruel SNAP/healthcare cuts & attacks on higher ed more...
June 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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WOW. Over 1,000 strong in each of THREE LOCATIONS today.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you to everyone who showed up, stood tall, and raised your voices.

You were united, loud, peaceful, and powerful.

This movement is growing because of YOU. ❤️🤍💙

#NoKings #LowcountryRising
June 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Rise up, Beaufort County!
Today’s the day to make your voice heard. Join your neighbors at the protest — stand for justice, equity, and progress

Then, keep the energy going and celebrate at one of the Juneteenth celebrations in Bluffton or Mitchellville
Photo of two Beaufort County protesters from the April pants off protest. Folding signs, one saying immigrants make America great
June 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🎨✊ Come make your voice heard — creatively!

Join us for a Sign-Making Party this Thursday, June 12 from 6–7:30 PM at
📍 39 Persimmon St, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC

We’re preparing posters for the #NoKings protest on 6/14

Let’s get loud. Let’s get organized.
#NoKings #CommunityAction #BlufftonSC
Blue slide with no kings wallpaper in navy White writing: SIGN-MAKING PARTY THURSDAY, JUNE 12 FROM 6-7:30 PM M NO KINGS Join us in making posters for the 6/14 protest! 39 Persimmon St, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC
June 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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A great way to make a difference here in Beaufort County is to show up to these meetings!
White slide with “meeting reminder” and BCDP logo on the left side BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 5:00 PM Meetings are held in-person at: Town Hall Council Chambers 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 Agendas may be viewed at: bluffton-sc.municodemeetings.com For more information, visit www.townofbluffton.sc.gov White slide with red border. “Meeting reminder” in faint blue and BCDP logo along the left side. BEAUFORT SCHOOL BOARD TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 6:00 PM Meetings are held in-person at: Hilton Head Middle School 55 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Live broadcast of meeting may be viewed at: www.beaufortcountysc.gov/bctv/index.html For more information, visit www.beaufortschools.net
June 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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It’s a busy week which means there are a ton of ways to get out and support your community!

Sign up on mobilize: www.mobilize.us/beaufortcoun...
Black and green slide. BCDP logo in white. QR code for mobilize on right side JUNETEENTH AT MITCHELVILLE SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 10 AM - 4 PM CALL TO ACTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE BCDP VOTER REGISTRATION TABLE Sign up on Mobilize Black slide with yellow food truck and man and woman with black hat. 4th Black Food Truck Friday Festival 13th June 2025 5pm-10pm Commerce Park, Bluffton SC CALLING ALL STEPPAZ, LINE DANCERS, DIVINE 9 SORORITIES & FRATERNITIES, BIKER CLUBS & SOCIAL CLUBS Under BCDP LOGO: CALL TO ACTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE VOTER REGISTRATION TABLE Click this graphic to sign up via Mobilize White slide with various colored blue waves and a globe shaped like a heart. On left side: Did you know? The Beaufort County Democratic Party cares for TWO Adopt-A-Highway locations. On right side under BCDP logo: Join fellow Democrats in cleaning up our roadside areas. Sign up today! June 13th at 9 AM Red Cedar Street in Bluffton #DemocratsbeautifyBeaufort #walkthewalk
June 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Happening this week with the BCDP 💙

Sign up on mobilize: www.mobilize.us/beaufortcoun...
White and grey calendar page with “Happening this week” at the top in navy writing. BCDP logo at top left in various blues. Columned days with dates for the week. Events listed each day in black and light blue. Blue slide with No Kings in dk as wallpaper. White writing: SIGN-MAKING PARTY THURSDAY, JUNE 12 FROM 6-7:30 PM <crown emoji> NO KINGS In red box: Join us in making posters for the 6/14 protest! 39 Persimmon St, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC White slide with various blue waves. BCDP logo and “Monthly Meeting” up top. Photo of Dr Annie Andrews on right side White box with navy writing: Join us in welcoming special guest Dr. Annie Andrews Wednesday, June 11 6-8 PM Wine & refreshments follow the meeting BCDP Offices 39 Persimmon St, Ste 201 Bluffton, SC 29910 Red and green slide with white and yellow writing. JUNETEENTH BLUFFTON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 CALL TO ACTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE BCDP VOTER REGISTRATION TABLE Sign up on Mobilize (QR CODE)
June 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Blue background with an orange and blue capital building. Beaufort County Democratic Party logo at the top. THREE ACTION ITEMS FOR THE WEEK OF 6/2/2025 Call Governor McMaster - Veto anti-library & anti-LGBTQ+ budget provisos Email Cliff Warren - Fix SC's broken book banning regulation Call Senators Graham & Scott - Oppose billion-dollar bailouts & slash-and-burn budgets Navy blue background with blue and orange capital building and white and orange writing REVISE Regulation 43-170 SC banned 10 more books on May 6 - based on 1 complaint. The current rule allows censorship without: A diverse review committee, grade-level nuance, required reading of challenged titles, community input. ACTION: Email Cliff Warren at cwarren@ed.sc.gov and demand local, representative review panels, protections for literary and educational value, books remain accessible during review. Use the sample call script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Navy blue background with an orange and blue capital building photo. Writing in orange and white. OPPOSE the "One Big Beautiful Bill" The House's H.R. 1 budget is dangerous: X Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP — harming 1000s in SC X $25B for Pentagon pet projects that benefit Elon Musk X 10-year ban on state Al regulation X Ignoring Gaza's humanitarian crisis X Defunding vaccine research & public health protections ACTION: Call Senators Graham & Scott and demand that they vote NO on H.R.1. Protect our families, not billionaires. Use the sample email script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Navy blue background with blue and orange capital building. Orange and white writing. DEFEND Libraries & LGBTQ+ Youth Two dangerous budget provisos are on Governor McMaster's desk: • Proviso 27.1 defunds libraries unless they censor "prurient" material, a subjective standard • Another proviso defunds cities that ban conversion therapy for minors Both override local control, punish communities, and threaten our kids. ACTION: Call Governor McMaster and say: Veto Senate Proviso 27.1 and the conversion therapy punishment proviso. South Carolinians deserve freedom, not censorship and cruelty. Use the sample call script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts
June 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Take a look at our June calendar of events. Where will we see you?
White and blue calendar of June events in Beaufort county.
June 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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🇺🇸 Thank You for Marching with Us! 🇺🇸

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the Beaufort County Democratic Party in honoring the heroes who gave everything for our country.

Let’s keep standing together for freedom, unity, and community. 🙌❤️🤍💙
Photo of BCDP marchers holding BCDP banner and American flags Photo of marchers in a red white and blue decorated golf cart Photo of four marchers holding an American flag Photo of county chair Kathleen Mardell and Beaufort resident
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Title: “OPPOSE THE ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ – Protect Health Care and Food Access” The poster explains that the proposed bill would: • Slash $715 billion from Medicaid (affecting 17% of Beaufort County) • Cut $300 billion from SNAP (food aid for 11% of South Carolina) • Trigger $500 million in automatic Medicare cuts It criticizes the bill for handing “massive tax breaks to billionaires” while cutting vital programs. Action: Call Senators Graham and Scott to vote NO on H.R. 1. Call script link: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts The background features a vivid, colorized image of a government building in red, blue, and orange tones. Title: “OPPOSE THE ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ – Stop Musk’s Pentagon Payout and AI Plan” The poster states that the bill proposes: • $25 billion to Trump’s “Golden Dome” defense project, likely enriching Elon Musk • A 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation, stripping states’ rights and benefiting tech billionaires It claims the bill prioritizes wealthy interests while cutting healthcare and food assistance for children and families. Action: Call Senators Graham and Scott to vote NO on H.R. 1. Call script link: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Same stylized image of a government building appears at the bottom. Title: “OPPOSE BOOK BANNING – SCrabks #1 in banned books. Lets fix that. ACTION: Email Board of Ed Rep. Cliff Warren. Urge him to support changes that: Require diverse review panels, allow books to stay available during review, respect local district standards. Use the sample email script at: www.beaufortcountydems.org/callscripts Same stylized image of a government building appears at the bottom.
May 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Poster from the Beaufort County Democratic Party titled “Three Action Items for the Week of 5/26/2025.” The background is blue with a stylized, color-edited image of a government building in bright red, blue, and orange tones. The three action items are displayed in bold text on orange rectangles: 1. Oppose the Big, Ugly Bill! Call Senators Graham & Scott – Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. 2. Call Senators Graham & Scott – Oppose Musk’s $1T Pentagon payout and AI ban. 3. Email the State Board of Education – Demand a fix to the book banning regulation. At the bottom right, there’s an orange arrow with the word “more…” inside. The party’s logo and name are displayed at the top.
May 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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💸 Oppose the “Big, Beautiful” Budget Bill

This Republican budget bill is packed with cuts that hurt SC communities—and boost billionaires.

📲 ACTION: Call your Congress members. Demand they oppose this bill and protect our future.
Blue photo of the state house with white and orange writing: Oppose the “Big, Beautiful” Budget Bill This Republican budget bill is packed with cuts that hurt SC communities—and boost billionaires. ❌ What’s at stake? • $700M cut to Medicaid • $4.5B cut to public schools • $2.5B cut to clean water • $26B cut to rental assistance • $150B increase for Pentagon pet projects • Planned Parenthood defunded • Sale of public lands allowed • Nonprofits targeted for political dissent 📲 ACTION: Call your Congress members. Demand they oppose this bill and protect our future.
May 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🏛️ Protect Local Library Control (Proviso 27.1)

📚 Local libraries like Beaufort County already follow policy and provide review channels.

📲 ACTION: Call the conference committee members and say:
🗣️ “Support the House version of Proviso 27.1—it respects local control and community needs.”
Blue slide with state house and orange and white writing: Protect Local Library Control (Proviso 27.1) The SC Senate wants the State Library to investigate complaints—removing power from local boards. 📚 Local libraries like Beaufort County already follow policy and provide review channels. ⚠️ The Senate version of the budget proviso is government overreach. 📲 ACTION: Call the conference committee members and say: 🗣️ “Support the House version of Proviso 27.1—it respects local control and community needs.” ☎️ [List or link to conferees’ contact info]
May 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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📚 Fix the Book Banning Rule

📖 The current regulation is broken

✉️ ACTION: Email Cliff Warren and ask for:
• A balanced, diverse review panel
• Books to stay available during review
• Local districts to maintain their policies
Blue slide with state house and orange and white writing: Fix the Book Banning Rule On May 6, the SC Board of Education banned 10 books—based on one person’s objection. 📖 The current regulation is broken: • Reviewers aren’t required to read the book • One-size-fits-all decisions ignore grade-level differences • Local communities have no real voice ✉️ ACTION: Email Cliff Warren and ask for: • A balanced, diverse review panel • Books to stay available during review • Local districts to maintain their policies 📧 Email: cwarren@ed.sc.gov
May 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🎯 ACTION ALERT — This Week’s Top 3

📢 5 minutes. 3 actions. Maximum impact.

🗳️ These decisions affect our kids, our libraries, and our rights. Let’s speak up.
Light blue slide with three orange boxes for three actions. BCDP logo ACTION ALERT — This Week’s Top 3 ✅ Email Cliff Warren – Demand changes to the book banning regulation ✅ Call Budget Conferees – Protect local library control (Proviso 27.1) ✅ Call Congress – Oppose cruel, corrupt budget cuts in the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
May 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM