Not a drag queen: GOP lawmaker in SC pleads guilty to sharing child sex abuse videos
Republican Robert John "RJ" May III, 38, used the screen name "joebidennnn69" to exchange child sexual abuse material.
September 29, 2025
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Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.
November 12, 2014
No Stay in South Carolina; Marriages Could Begin Thursday
Antigay state officials have Chief Justice John Roberts as their last hope to stop same-sex marriage.
November 18, 2014
South Carolina education leader: schools should ignore LGBTQ-inclusive Title IX rule
The Biden administration's directive "is not fairness, it is fiat," says Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
May 2, 2024
S.C. Congressional Candidate: Beware of Gay 'Gremlins'
Same-sex couples seeking marriage rights are 'Gremlins that will only destroy our way of life,' says Republican candidate Anthony Culler.
October 21, 2014
Two Men Charged With Hate Crimes in 2019 Killing of Trans Woman
Pebbles LaDime Doe was shot to death because of her trans identity, a federal indictment alleges.
February 2, 2023
The Case for Judge J. Michelle Childs to Replace Justice Breyer
As a non-Ivy League Southerner who ruled in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, Childs would bring a sense of realism to SCOTUS.
February 7, 2022
Man convicted in first federal hate crime trial based on gender identity for murder of Black trans woman
Black trans woman Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe was found shot dead in her car in South Carolina. Now, her killer has been found guilty.
February 26, 2024
More LGBT Candidates Than Ever Receive Victory Fund Endorsement
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a political action committee that works to elect LGBT politicians, has endorsed over 100 local, state, and national candidates vying for office in November, including South Carolina's Linda Ketner (pictured) and Colorado's Jared Polis.
October 1, 2008
South Carolina Lesbian Couple Sues Over Foster Agency's Discrimination
Eden Rogers and Brandy Welch were rejected as foster parents by a state-funded agency because of their faith and sexual orientation.
May 30, 2019
Pro-LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire
Breyer's retirement means President Joe Biden will have an opportunity to appoint another liberal justice.
January 26, 2022
Donald Trump endorses pastor who calls for LGBTQ+ executions
On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Mark Burns for South Carolina's Third Congressional District. The pastor has previously called for the execution of LGBTQ "indoctrinators."
April 4, 2024
South Carolina taxpayers set to pay for Moms for Liberty-run charter school
The far-right group is opening a school in the state that will be funded with taxpayer money but won’t have public oversight.
January 17, 2024
South Carolina Teacher Fired for Discussing Article on Gay Bears
The school system had recently reminded teachers that any controversial subjects had to be approved in advance.
April 19, 2023
South Carolina slammed with lawsuit from 13-year-old trans boy over bathroom rights
The law violates established legal precedent, the plaintiff’s lawyers argue.
November 14, 2024
The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News
Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.
May 18, 2022
Supreme Court will decide cases on LGBTQ+ book censorship and reproductive health care access soon
Rulings will come any day in Mahmoud v. Taylor and Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.
June 12, 2025
Democratic Politician Is Architect of South Carolina Anti-Trans Bill
Cezar McKnight's bill seeks to ban trans youth from receiving trans-related medical care.
March 18, 2021
BREAKING: Marriage Equality Comes to South Carolina
With the Supreme Court's refusal to delay a pro-equality decision, South Carolina officially becomes the 35th state to embrace marriage equality.
November 20, 2014
WATCH: Same-Sex Couples Marry in S.C.
As the state's Republican leadership begs the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, same-sex couples are being married in Charleston, S.C.
November 19, 2014
South Carolinians Sue Over Ban on LGBTQ Mentions in Sex Education
The 1988 law says nonheterosexual relationships can be mentioned only in discussion of sexually transmitted infections.
March 2, 2020