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Heather Giles๐Ÿ“Ž

@srachiles.bsky.social

โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅHS #IBSpanish teacher in South Carolina since the 1900โ€™s; NBCT; global citizen working to turn puddles into streams ๐Ÿ’งโ˜ฎ๏ธโœŠ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒปโœŠ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒŽ Exec Dir for http://www.scflta.net/ Con chocolate, todo es posible! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿซ she/her/ella

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A couple of trucks had made several passes, attempting to โ€œroll coalโ€ at the stop light.There were cheers & laughter after one of them roared off the line at the green light and the RHPD officer 2 cars behind hit his lights. Too bad we couldnโ€™t see the actual stop to applaud!

20.10.2025 03:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dang! Thatโ€™s new.

16.10.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

SC Healthcare premiums- expected to increase up to 285%, courtesy of 47 and Republicans

47โ€™s unconstitutional tariffs increased prices.

Job growth is contracting.

They CUT programs while GROWING our debt.

They are not conservatives, but thieves. Call them, tell them so, then vote them out!

08.10.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Reading Rainbow
Students deserve to see themselves represented on school bookshelves.

Reading Rainbow Students deserve to see themselves represented on school bookshelves.

Students should have the freedom to read stories that reflect their reality.
Fight back against book bans in your community.

07.10.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Aug. 24, 1955: Old Fort School Desegregation Struggle The destruction of a local Black elementary school and the refusal to allow Black children to attend the all-white school led to a years-long battle for desegregation in Old Fort, North Carolina.

#tdih 1955 (after BvB ruling), a group of Black students attempted to enter Old Fort ES in Old Fort, NC.

They were turned away at the door.

(Earlier white officials had shut down the beloved school in the Black neighborhood. ๐Ÿ’”)

Fighting for right to an education.
#BacktoSchool #TeachTruth Read โฌ‡๏ธ

24.08.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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POLL: WIS viewers weigh in on SC National Guard being sent to DC WIS wanted to know your thoughts on Gov. Henry McMaster sending National Guard troops to the nationโ€™s capital.

www.wistv.com/2025/08/18/v...

This is South Carolina. It is not a scientific survey but people did take time to vote. 70%. Seventy percent. 70% did NOT approve of the governor sending troops to DC.

19.08.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 244    ๐Ÿ” 109    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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A third of SC private schools that got vouchers in 2024 have anti-LGBTQ rules 51 of the private schools that received public voucher dollars last year do not approve of LGBTQ students, The Stateโ€™s review found.

This is why private schools wanted tax dollars. They want to indoctrinate our children and create a tiered system of education instead of education for all! This is unconstitutional!

www.thestate.com/news/politic...

19.08.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 171    ๐Ÿ” 111    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Now letโ€™s do South Carolina next, where the State Board of Education has banned roughly 20 books, with the majority of the successful challenges coming from ONE parent. @thescea.bsky.social @scfored.bsky.social @freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social

16.08.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A total of 12 people have walked on the Moon. Most people can name at least one (Neil Armstrong). Some can name two (Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin). Few can name more than that.

Jim Lovell never walked on the Moon, but everyone knows him as the guy who got his crew back safely. Hell of a legacy.

RIP.

09.08.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4060    ๐Ÿ” 471    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16
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Truth

01.08.2025 07:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 762    ๐Ÿ” 131    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 28    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Summer Tour of South Carolina's Legislative Process: Rock Hill ยท South Carolina Education Association ๐ŸŒŸ Attend Our FREE One-Hour Session! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us at a location near you to learn how state laws impact public education. In this informative session, you'll discover: โœ… The legislative process โœ… Naviga...

I'm attending South Carolina Education Association's event, โ€œSummer Tour of South Carolina's Legislative Process: Rock Hillโ€ - sign up now to j www.mobilize.us/neasc/event/...

20.07.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cruelty and chaos is the brand.

15.07.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This model could be scaled by any group near an agency holding detainees. @aclusc.bsky.social @aclu.org

www.aclusc.org/en/news/are-...

08.07.2025 05:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are your local police collaborating with ICE? The second Trump administration has been quietly building a network of local collaborators to carry out its mass deportation agenda. Your local law enforcement agency might have already signed up.

This model could be scaled by any group near an agency holding detainees. @aclusc.bsky.social @aclu.org

www.aclusc.org/en/news/are-...

08.07.2025 05:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are your local police collaborating with ICE? The second Trump administration has been quietly building a network of local collaborators to carry out its mass deportation agenda. Your local law enforcement agency might have already signed up.

This model could be scaled by any group near an agency holding detainees. @aclusc.bsky.social @aclu.org

www.aclusc.org/en/news/are-...

08.07.2025 05:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Still very timely in SC- they have raised beginning teacher pay, removed points requirements for 5 year license renewals for experienced Ts & guaranteed work days at the start of the year. Yet, theyโ€™re piloting a program where someone can serve as a T for 3 years wo being in a T prep program! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

06.07.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They're NC's fastest-growing source of new teachers. But thousands of them are leaving every year North Carolina's fastest-growing teacher population is career-switchers on limited licenses. But they say the time and costs required to get a full license is too much to stay in the profession.

You canโ€™t focus on recruitment without improving working conditions and pay. Period.

โ€œThousandsโ€ฆwho switched careers to become North Carolina public school teachers are leaving their roles within three yearsโ€ฆthe latest indicator of the hiring challenges plaguing school districts across the state.โ€

06.07.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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South Carolina if we get another chance to vote, please stop voting like a billionaire, unless you are one. Donโ€™t vote against your own self interests or those of your neighbors, family and friends. Because our representatives are not at all concerned.

03.07.2025 23:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I visited Ralph Normanโ€™s DC office in 2019, there was a Trump bobble head on the desk. Must have been a reminder that,even if he talks a big game on fiscal responsibility, his MO is to cave & nod mindlessly for policies like the ๐Ÿ’ฉbudget bill. #SC
Iโ€™m donating to @harperforcongress.bsky.social

03.07.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I called Ralph Normanโ€™s office earlier this week & today. The sweet staffer today tried to explain that the bill wasnโ€™t going to cut SNAP benefits, but โ€œreform the program to make it better.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜‚
Thatโ€™s some next-level pretzel logic there.

Thank you, Alex, for speaking truth for the 5th District!

03.07.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That includes primaries! The primary elections in SC are usually in June and determine who will be on the ballot in November.
SC has open primaries, which means you donโ€™t have to be a registered party member to vote in either the Rep or Dem primary.

16.06.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Elections happening around SC tomorrow!

03.06.2025 03:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"
YouTube video by Annie Andrews Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"

I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. Iโ€™m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t.

Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...

29.05.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20835    ๐Ÿ” 8074    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1111    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1105

Show up and speak up, South Carolina!
This is how we connect, build community, & make changes.

19.05.2025 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for your efforts! Wishing you a speedy recovery. ๐Ÿ˜Š

03.05.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lancaster County Democratic Party - Home Official page of the Lancaster County, SC Democratic Party. You can find information on Democratic candidates, voting, government, events, politics, public service, and news on our site.

I attended the empty chair town hall for Ralph Normanโ€™s district and it was great! I think approx. 300-350 attended w abt 35 people giving comments.
Way to go www.lancasterdemocrats.com for planning the event!!

Another town hall will happen in Rock Hill at the Freedom Center on May 16 at 7:00

03.05.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic MarineTraffic Live Ships Map. Discover information and vessel positions for vessels around the world. Search the MarineTraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels. Sea...

This might be an interesting map to watch over the coming weeks and months to see if shipping patterns and routes change. www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/...

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