SC WIL welcomes blogs written by our readers. About once a month, we post an essay or two on topics we think would be of interest to WIL readers. Many of our blogs are written by local women, a few by national writers. Our writers are as varied as a sixth-grader, a businesswoman, a voting expert, a liberal journalist, and a conservative problem-solver. We think you’ll enjoy the variety of opinions expressed here.
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Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population. This typically occurs every ten years after the U.S. Census to ensure districts have roughly equal population so that each person’s vote carries equal…
We are proud to spotlight Dr. Stephanie Ganaway-Pasley, North Charleston City Councilwoman and a powerful voice for change. She shares how public service became her calling and how SC WIL supported her path to leadership. Hear from Stephanie: What does…
When I was growing up, American women had lots and lots of babies. Most of my friends came from families with at least three children, and often four or five or more. Fast forward several decades to 2025, and the…
By Kristen M. Griest | 02.25.21 Excerpted from Modern War Institute at West Point As the Army’s first female infantry officer, I have long awaited the elimination of a gender-based fitness test. The drastically lower…
We are thrilled to feature Erika Hammond, city clerk for the City of Columbia. She shares her success in managing boards and commissions for the city and how SC WIL helped her in her leadership path. Hear from…
Newspapers are disappearing. Since 2005, more than 3,200 print newspapers in the United States have vanished, and they continue to disappear at a rate of more than two per week. This crisis in journalism, with an estimated 55 million Americans…
The Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Act (H. 3927) was introduced and sponsored by 77 state representatives this month. The bill, mirroring language in the…
Jamilla Harper, of North Charleston, was recently appointed to a board seat for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments. We are proud of Jamilla for stepping up, and it’s a reminder that not all leadership positions are elected. There…
While York County should be positioned to have our first female Circuit Court judge, I am witnessing the process by which the lone candidate deemed “qualified and nominated” by our state’s Judicial Merit…
Tomorrow is my birthday. It’s time to turn the page. I am part of a generation that worked hard to make sure the current and future generations of women had rights and…