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GOV 330: South Carolina Politics (Dr. Phillip Stone)

Websites

SC.GOV: The Official Website of the State of South Carolina

 

South Carolina Legislature Online

 

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for South Carolina as a State

 

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics--tracks latest developments in State politics, including elections and ballot measures.

  

Documenting the American South--digital publishing initiative sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that provides access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture.

 

Pew Research Center--"a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research--without taking policy positions."  You can search Pew's content for references to a particular Southern State.

 

Southern Environmental Law Center--the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental legal advocacy organization rooted in and focused on the South.

 

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)--"a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people"--From the homepage.  The website's features and stories are searchable by keyword.

 

State History Timelines--complete timelines of individual States' histories.

 

USA.gov: State, Local, and Tribal Governments--links you to the websites of State, local, and tribal governments; provides contact information for them and their officials. 

News Outlets & Podcasts Recommended by Dr. Stone

South Carolina Lede: "A podcast [that comes out twice a week] about the people, issues, and events shaping the Palmetto State. Join host Gavin Jackson and reporters from across the state each week for in-depth discussions of the biggest news affecting you, your family, and your fellow South Carolinians--from state politics and legislative happenings inside the state house to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and more. It’s the factual and timely information you need, with a dash of irreverent fun to keep it all interesting. You can subscribe to the South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app to receive the latest episodes automatically"--From South Carolina Lede.

State House Report: South Carolina's Legislative & Policy Forecast: "Forecasts and informs readers about what is going to happen in South Carolina politics and policy. Publishes a daily news compilation from more than 40 sources to provide the state’s best news summary every business day"--From State House Reports.

FITSNews: "An independent, unapologetic media outlet covering news and politics in South Carolina. Led by its founding editor, Will Folks, the site engages a vibrant, accountability-driven marketplace of ideas in the Palmetto State"--From FITSNews.

BradWarthen.com: the archived blog of Brad Warthen, former Vice President and Editorial Page Editor at The State, where he worked for 22 years, the last 12 as EPE.