Greenville Democrats

@GVLDem

The Official Twitter Account of the Greenville County Democratic Party.

Greenville, SC

Joined June 2011

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Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 18

Ladies & Gentlemen, this man in a cosplay tank vehicle is a duly elected SC Senator. Surely we can do better than this, we deserve better than this. #scdemocrats zurl.co/zj45r

GVLDem's tweet card. Summerville Republican Sen. Tom Fernandez went viral over weekend after flipping obscene gesture at liberal demonstrators at the "No Kings" protest.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jul 18

We need YOUR Voice! Call Governor McMaster and Pamela and demand NO such inhumane concentration camp here in our state! They share this phone number, (803)734-2100. Do it NOW! Could South Carolina start its own ‘Alligator Alcatraz?’ wspa.com/news/could-sou…

GVLDem's tweet card. Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette have recently appeared open to creating a facility similar to “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Carolina.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jul 17

4 people have died at the hands of Greenville Co Deputies so far this year, there have been 5 officer involved shootings. Greenville Co leads the state in the number of people killed by deputies. All of the shootings have been found justified. #gcdp zurl.co/2hl5K

GVLDem's tweet card. Law enforcement deputies shot and killed Johnny Collins, with Spartanburg County warrants, near Greer. An investigation found the use of force reasonable.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jul 16

Religious leaders and political activists gathered outside Sen Graham's office in downtown Greenville, they were taking part in Moral Monday protests. They were protesting deep cuts to Medicaid and food assistance recently signed into law. zurl.co/ReJHJ

GVLDem's tweet card. Religious figures from South Carolina and 10 other Southern states say the fallout from the federal reconciliation bill 'really will affect us all'

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jul 8

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jul 2

Enjoy some photos from 2025 Tastings on the Town, the cocktail hour and arriving guests. More to follow!

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 30

NC Sen Tillis's recent retirement announcement has apparently set him free to speak the truth about Trump's funding bill. He refuses to vote for the plan that would throw more than 600,000 N Carolinians off Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich. zurl.co/XLejk

GVLDem's tweet card. In a fiery speech, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) warned President Trump and Republicans that the Senate version of the sweeping “big, beautiful bill” will break a promise Trump made to not cut Medicaid....

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Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 30

For the 2nd time in June, State Rep Jones met with constituents to discuss their concerns and connect them with agencies who can help. Thanks Rep Jones for doing your job. #gcdp #scdemocrats zurl.co/2HTlE

GVLDem's tweet card. State Rep. Wendell Jones connects constituents with three state agencies, addresses key issues that he believes most impact Greenville County

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 29

SC Republicans call the ruling in line with their pro-life views which defends their values. Meanwhile SC gets an F rating from the March of Dimes for the state's maternal & infant mortality rates, the 13th highest in the nation. zurl.co/s2Atf

GVLDem's tweet card. The US Supreme Court upheld a move by SC Gov. Henry McMaster to prevent Planned Parenthood from providing non-abortion services to Medicaid patients.

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Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 27

Thanks to the Greenville News for their coverage of our Town Hall about closing the Charleston Loophole. The turnout was gratifying, the speakers inspiring. zurl.co/8BbII

GVLDem's tweet card. Local political organizations host a panel at the Hughes Main Library, talk about challenges getting background check legislation passed federally.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 27

Blocking Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood in SC means thousands of uninsured women will be unable to obtain contraception and cancer screenings. This ruling is about politics and appeasing anti-abortion forces. zurl.co/VOA6W

GVLDem's tweet card. SCOTUS decided in a 6-3 ruling that patients cannot sue if their chosen healthcare provider is removed from their state's Medicaid program

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 22

Greenville County is among the law enforcement agencies cooperating with ICE on deporting undocumented residents. The pact gives local authorities immigration enforcement powers. More than 20 agencies have applied for or been accepted into the program. zurl.co/MRSnN

GVLDem's tweet card. SLED and SC local police agencies are helping execute Donald Trump's deportation goals by joining immigration and customs enforcement partnership program.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 21

zurl.co/lcPLA The Greenville County Sheriff's Dept leads the state in the number of people fatally shot. 5 people were shot & killed last year. So far this year, 5 people have been shot, 4 are dead. Sheriff Lewis says the use of force in all these cases was justified.

GVLDem's tweet card. Body camera footage shows deputies shooting suspect Terry Rhodes in the back in Piedmont and killing James Webster through a window near Simpsonville.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 19

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Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 19

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 17

The co-founder of SC's House Freedom Caucus is being held on federal child pornography distribution charges and is considered a flight risk and a danger to the community. RJ May has been suspended but not removed from the state house.zurl.co/4Xz3T

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 16

South Carolina and Arkansas are ranked as the least welcoming for LGBTQ+ people according to a survey by Out Leadership. Rankings are based on legal safeguards against discrimination and available community support. zurl.co/Ojngg

GVLDem's tweet card. Local advocacy and LGBTQ+ groups and activists work focus Pride Month events on joy, celebrate legislative wins this year

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 10

Greenville City Council has postponed debate over an ordinance that would criminalize homelessness, after an overflow crowd showed up at last night's meeting to voice their opposition. zurl.co/HzfwJ

GVLDem's tweet card. Greenville city officials delayed a law that would criminalize homeless people for public camping and sleeping on benches and sidewalks amid criticism.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 6

Even though a large majority of Greenvillians (93%) want more greenspace and conservation, County Council values tax cuts above all, they are slashing funding for the Natural Resources Trust. zurl.co/rsUlE

GVLDem's tweet card. Greenville County plans to halve funding for the Historic and Natural Resources Trust despite a recent poll showing support for the work the group does.

Greenville Democrats@GVLDem · Jun 5

The Republican majority on County Council, don't value low-income housing or public transit, they would rather cut taxes, even if the cuts result in insignificant savings to taxpayers. zurl.co/yiNbl

GVLDem's tweet card. As proposed, the agencies would lose about two-thirds of the funding received last year if the county's budget plan stands; public transit stays flat