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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We have our next Special Education Advocate Training date scheduled for Bennettsville, South Carolina on October 9th. Space is limited. Secure a spot by registering today at: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingFCBennettsville Details below:

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The State of South Carolina filed a waiver with the federal government to change the SNAP definition of food for purchase to rule out “candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.” 🧵

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is part of a major Fall campaign for Cover SC, a coalition focused on better healthcare in the state. Amplify their campaign today! FB: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1... IG: www.instagram.com/coversouthca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NEW: Cover SC poll found healthcare ranked as a higher priority than reducing state spending and that it remains an important issue for voters this election season. Find the full polling data here: www.coversc.org/poll-data/

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We have enjoyed sharing our Special Education Advocate Training around the state this summer! Join us next in Allendale, SC! Date: September 11, 2026 Time: 9:30AM - 4:30PM Location: Simpson United Methodist Church 800 Flat St. Allendale, SC 29810 Register here: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingAllendale

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We firmly oppose the Dominion-NextEra merger. We believe the proposed $67 billion acquisition by Florida-based NextEra Energy is a bad deal for SC ratepayers. That is why we have intervened at the Public Service Commission to make sure that low-income customers have their interests protected. 🧵

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our next Special Education Advocate Training date will be in Allendale on September 11th! This free in-person training will help participants gain practical knowledge of federal and state special education law, effective advocacy strategies and more. Register: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingAllendale

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're excited to share that Senator Gerald Malloy has been selected by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center's Board of Directors as our 2026 Advocate of the Year! More info soon, but we hope you save the date and join us on October 22, 2026 for this special event.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last week our Founder/Director of Policy Sue Berkowitz joined a special panel discussion in Orangeburg hosted by the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Care in Action. She spoke about the major healthcare challenges that state is currently facing and the steps needed to change course. 1/2

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We are excited to be attending this town hall to speak on healthcare challenges in the state with fellow South Carolinians. Join us for this free event, featuring @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social! See you Thursday.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Last day to register for our free Special Education Advocate Training in Greenville this Thursday! Free lunch included. Sign up now: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTr...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our Special Education Advocate Training series continues with Greenville this week and Florence next week! Seats are limited and filling quickly, so register now to secure a spot. We have additional trainings coming in Aug! Stay tuned for information on those dates. Details on each training: (1/3)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our free Special Education Advocate Training in Greenville, South Carolina is THIS WEEK. Register today to secure a spot: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTr...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

DOMINION RATE HIKE UPDATE: A settlement was approved by the Public Service Commission as of July 2. Residential rates will increase by 7.62% (about $11.97 a month). This is a 40% reduction from the initially proposed 12.73% (nearly $20). Will take effect during the next billing cycle. Details: (1/2)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Disability advocates have helped create a new resource page for families around supportive decision making, providing individuals which alternatives to guardianship to make sure they make the best decision for themselves. Find the resource here: scsupporteddecisionmaking.able-sc.org/resources/

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Supported Decision Making Resources | ABLE SC

Access guides, trainings, counseling, and advocacy tools from SC’s Supported Decision Making project—resources for families, professionals, and individuals.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A new executive order was signed in May makes banking harder for immigrants, allowing banks to ask for extra proof of legal status. Details: www.nclc.org/wp-content/u...

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One Nation, Overcharged @onenationovercharged.com · 27/05/2026

Healthcare should be a right. Our system is wrong. One Nation, Overcharged is here! Together, we’re demanding a healthcare system that works for everyone. Are you with us? Join the fight to get healthcare right. 💪 onenationovercharged.com?utm_source=S...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We would like to thank all of the amazing partners who helped play a major role in the redistricting advocacy work across the past several weeks, including Veterans for All Voters, League of Women Voters, Phil Ford of Ford & Ford Group, ACLU, WREN, the Ubuntu Collective and the SC NAACP.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Redistricting attempt has officially failed!!!! Massive voter turnout helped bring this debate to a close, thanks to YOU. Thank you for showing up today SC. ❤️

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Voting is always critical, but today it’s even moreso in South Carolina. Early voting is open, and with redistricting discussions every single vote today is vital. #scpol

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ACLU of South Carolina @aclusc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A House subcommittee is meeting to redraw our Congressional map. New map could secure all 7 Congressional districts for Republicans while diluting the voting power of Black voters. Livestream: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream.p…

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Lots of work to do today, whether you’re at the PSC for Rate Hike advocacy or State House for Redistricting.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reminder, join the community on Tuesday in saying NO to Dominion's Rate HIke proposal. Details, and tips on what to say here: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reminder, join the community on Tuesday in saying NO to Dominion's Rate HIke proposal. Details, and tips on what to say here: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

URGENT: We need ONE more person to sign up for the morning hearing in order to unlock a second day and more time for public input for dominion’s rate hike. Sign up here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019b9... #scpol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Justice Pets Leo, Toby, and Malcolm know that sometimes this work requires thinking outside the box. SC Appleseed doesn't give up when things get hard. We find another angle, another approach, another way forward. Donate today for Midlands Gives: www.midlandsgives.org/organization/scappleseed

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Midlands Gives 2026 is officially live! Give today at www.midlandsgives.org/scappleseed Your support fuels everything we do: defending Medicaid and SNAP for families who depend on them, protecting public education at the State House, advancing fair housing across South Carolina. Thank you!!!

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Dominion Energy wants to raise utility rates. 12%, for an avg of $20 a month or $240 more a year for most in SC. We have full details about the hearing, tips for how to prepare if you'd like to lend your voice: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Justice Pets Lincoln and Hamilton agree: we can do the most good—together! Join us today at www.midlandsgives.org/SCAppleseed. AND we still have matching funds available. If you donate now, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar! #MidlandsGives2026

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The Farm Bill is up for consideration with no changes that help address hunger and the negative consequences of last year's OBBA. Join over 40,000 who have submitted a letter via Coalition on Human Needs' action tool demanding action: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

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Demand a Farm Bill that helps families put food on the table

The House Agriculture Committee is considering the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026―known as the 2026 Farm Bill―and it does nothing to reverse the harmful cuts made in the Big Brutal Bill...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Early giving is currently open for #midlandsgives2026! Our Justice Pet Malcolm is particularly excited for the big day thanks to the generosity of a group of our supporters who have committed a total of $2,500 in matching funds. Give today: www.midlandsgives.org/organization...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Reminder! Our webinar is Wednesday evening. Learn about the Dominion Rate Hike and how you can participate in the hearings in Columbia in May. Registration details below.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Reminder! Our webinar is Wednesday evening. Learn about the Dominion Rate Hike and how you can participate in the hearings in Columbia in May. Registration details below.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🚨 CALL TO ACTION 🚨 Contact your South Carolina State House Representative's office TODAY for Advocate Call 📞 Day! Details below! (1/4)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

"...if we don’t look at the root cause of a child’s behavior, we can’t effectively fix it, and we are just kicking the can down the road," says Rainville. @scdailygazette.com wrote last week about H.5483's public comments last week. See details below on what's next and what you can do TODAY to help

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Student violence causes SC teachers to quit. Legislators are working on a solution. • SC Daily Gazette

Advocates worried the bill as introduced would prevent students with behavioral and emotional disabilities from getting the help they need.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The Public Services Commission (PSC) will be hosting public hearings about the request in Columbia on May 12 and possibly the 13th if there are many individuals who would like to give public comment. We’re hosting a webinar with details and how to advocate! Info below (1/2)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Dominion Energy has requested a rate increase from the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC is doing public hearings to hear from YOU. Join our webinar to learn more about the rate increase and how to voice your concerns at the PSC. April 22, 6-7 PM Register: tinyurl.com/42t7hzx7

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Reminder! Send your message today, or drop in to Blatt this afternoon.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The House is fast-tracking a H.5483, a bill on school discipline. We need your help to provide feedback on this bill. You can attend House Education Committee meeting on Tuesday April 21 in Blatt Room 433 (noon). If you cannot attend, emailschouseepw@schouse.gov today with your feedback.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The SC House of Representatives moved to cut $27 million from Medicaid’s budget, targeting Home and Community Based Services. 📞Take Action: Call your Senator today and let them know the importance of fully-funding Medicaid and all of its programs in South Carolina.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Due to ACA enhanced premium tax credits not being renewed, we've seen a rise in problematic healthcare plans. Our Healthcare Program Manager Misa Bailey shares how you can protect yourself from scams or costly coverage in our latest blog: www.scjustice.org/avoid-health...

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How to Protect Yourself from Healthcare Insurance Scams in 2026

By Misa Bailey, Healthcare Project Manager at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center If you are no longer shopping on the Marketplace or you cannot afford the plan that you had in 2025, you may be

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our Deputy Director Jennifer R. presented at the Hopes and Dreams Conference in Columbia today with the help of our Story Collection Organizer Shatari D., sharing about education trends in the SC Legislature.

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