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Lindsey Graham: Reduce benefits for wealthy seniorsnew
Senator takes his "hard decisions" message to Meet the Press.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-03-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Lindsey Graham
Is Lindsey Graham Gay?new
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's angry, irritated defense of the 17-year Congressional ban on out gay service members has renewed attention on what's in his closet.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-27-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Lindsey Graham, LGBT
Holigay Seasonnew
When I was younger, my family always celebrated Christmas together. I have brothers that are much older than me, and despite the various relationships that they were in, it was an understood rule in the family that they were coming home to our house for the holidays. I never knew any different.
Charleston City Paper |
Lake Terrace |
12-27-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: LGBT
Proposals in S.C. To Ban Sexting, Spanish, Caffeinated Drunksnew
Before the starting gun fires in January for the next legislative session, legislators are stretching their muscles with bills either ready for a marathon run to the finish line or a fruitless trot around the track.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-21-2010 |
Politics
South Carolina Accidentally Bans Beer At Festivalsnew
Legislators will have to work swiftly next month to fix an unintended ban on temporary alcohol licenses for festivals and special events.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-14-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Beer, What A World!
Repeal of Military's Gay Ban Coming In Either Two Weeks Or Two Yearsnew
Recent GOP victories and new survey findings on gays in the military have each altered the timetable for repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. The ban on gays serving openly will either end in the next two weeks or it will sit in legislative limbo for at least the next two years.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-07-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Joe Wilson, DADT
Gay Republican Looking at 2012 Presidential Runnew
Gay Republican Fred Karger announced earlier this year that he's exploring a presidential run in the GOP primary, and it was clear last week in an interview that Karger is moving ever closer to officially announcing a campaign.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-22-2010 |
Elections
Let's Put People To Work Insulating America's Homesnew
Each year hundreds of millions of dollars worth of energy are lost through the walls, windows, and roofs of American houses.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
11-22-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Economy
Alvin Greene Unveils Comic Booknew
Unlikely U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene didn't find a place in Washington on Election Day, but the Democrat may have a new career in the funny pages. In the days leading up to the election, Greene unveiled five pages of a proposed comic titled Alvin Greene: The Ultimate Warrior.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
11-10-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Alvin Greene
Transition News From Nikki Haleynew
Gov.-elect Nikki Haley announced the chairman for her transition team: former S.C. House Speaker and former Ambassador David Wilkins. The campaign noted Wilkins' "experience tackling our state's toughest problems."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-08-2010 |
Elections
South Carolina Election Results and Analysisnew
If you were expecting to wake up this morning with Alvin Greene as your U.S. Senator, put down the bong and get ready for disappointment.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-03-2010 |
Elections
Sheheen's New Ad About Haley AND His Valuesnew
After two hard-hitting, but obviously effective attack ads from Democrat Vincent Sheheen, the gubernatorial candidate offers a little something more in his latest ad.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-25-2010 |
Elections
Sheheen Focuses On Jobs in S.C. Gubernatorial Runnew
It's not surprising that jobs have been center stage in this election season; the recession has left some South Carolinians without work and placed others in a paycheck-to-paycheck scenario that's one injury or accident away from catastrophe.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-20-2010 |
Elections
The Case Against Nikki Haleynew
The Republicans may not like it. The Democrats may not like it. But the 2010 gubernatorial race comes down to one thing and one thing only: Did Nikki Haley have an affair with Will Folks? It's an issue the Haley camp has addressed poorly.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-20-2010 |
Elections
Tags: nikki haley, Elections
Kathleen Parker Dislikes The Big Applenew
Yes, small-town life is the life of individualism and personal freedom. There a man can beat his wife and kids, dump motor oil in the creek behind his house, raise pit bulls in his backyard, discharge firearms in his front yard, and never have to worry about nosy bureaucrats knocking on his door.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
10-18-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: New York, Kathleen Parker
