- Better Government and Better People: John C. Calhoun and the Most Powerful Cause of Moral Character
- SC’s Largest Multi-Candidate Primary Event Brings Republicans Across the Ballot Under One Roof
- The Caspian Sea—Iranian Backdoor to Russia
- The Increasing Importance of Drone Warfare
- Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
- Greenville Grassroots 2026 Republican Voter Guide
- Briefing on Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
- Finding Truth in a Blizzard of Propaganda
- Cutting Through the Propaganda Narratives
- Ranked Choice Voting: Reform or Recipe for Confusion?
- Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
- Make the Moon Great Again
- Briefing on Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
- 'A Great Awakening' Arrives on Home Entertainment, Bringing a Powerful Story of Faith and Friendship into Living Rooms Nationwide
- The Red Sea Nations and the Iran Crisis
Is Greenville County’s Growth Out of Control?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
With roads crowded, rural land under pressure, and public services stretched, candidates debated how County Council should respond to Greenville County’s rapid expansion.
Greenville County Council candidates gathered at the Hughes Main Library in downtown Greenville on June 1 for a forum hosted by the Palmetto Conservative Fund and moderated by 98.9 WORD Talk Show Host Joey Hudson.
Yet the evening kept circling back to one issue. Growth!
More specifically, the candidates wrestled with a question increasingly asked by residents across the county: Has Greenville County’s growth become out of control?
The candidates did not agree on every proposed remedy. Some favored zoning and stronger land development rules. Others cautioned against blanket zoning and argued for conservation districts or targeted restrictions. Some supported impact fees on new development. Others warned that impact fees could become another tax or simply raise the cost of housing.
Ferrara Candy Company incentives: Sweet deal for taxpayers?
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
In announcing last month that the Chicago-based Ferrara Candy Company would locate a $675 million manufacturing complex in Orangeburg County and create 1,000 jobs, Gov. Henry McMaster described the project as a “transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina.”
“Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence in our state that will bring many new opportunities for our people,” the Republican McMaster said in a state Department of Commerce release.
Ferrara CEO Marco Capurso said in the release that the company is “excited about the opportunity to inspire sweetness in the Palmetto State,” thanking McMaster and other state and county officials for “their partnership and effort to bring us to South Carolina.”
Lifeline Children’s Services Hosts Free Father’s Day Family Fest in Greenville
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WHAT: Lifeline Children’s Services invites families across the Upstate to celebrate Father’s Day at its Father’s Day Family Fest, a free community event at PKL Park in Greenville.
WHEN: June 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. | Emerald Empire Band will play from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: PKL Park in Greenville
WHO: Lifeline Children’s Services
WHY: Father’s Day Family Fest is part of Lifeline’s broader 19in19 initiative, designed to engage communities in caring for vulnerable children and families.
Jury Deadlocks in Case Against Pro-Life Advocate Anastasia Rogers
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- By Life Legal Defense Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco court today declared a mistrial in the criminal case against pro-life advocate Anastasia Rogers after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following testimony last week and thoughtful deliberation this week.
The case arose from a 14-second social media video contrasting Anastasia’s peaceful sidewalk presence with Planned Parenthood’s abortion model. Four months after the video was posted, prosecutors charged her with intimidation under California’s Freedom of Access to Clinic and Church Entrances (FACE) Act, alleging that the video constituted unlawful intimidation of an abortion clinic escort.
At First Monday, Timmons and Simpson Connect Washington Reform with South Carolina Soil
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
A congressman and an agriculture commissioner candidate focused on practical government, accountability, and the everyday impact of public policy.
First Monday in Greenville brought together two speakers from different levels of government at its June 1 luncheon: U.S. Rep. William Timmons, who is seeking reelection in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, and Cody Simpson, a Republican candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. The monthly luncheon meets at the Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville and gives members an opportunity to hear directly from elected officials, candidates, business leaders, and party leaders.
The “God of the Gaps” Accusation
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The “God of the gaps” is the idea that God is invoked as the explanation for phenomena that science has not yet explained. It often showed up in discussions in relation to debates following the publication of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. It has been significant in discussions between evolutionists and creationists. Now, while creationists have sometimes used it, evolutionists frequently falsely accuse creationists and intelligent design proponents of using it. Here we discuss five claims made by evolutionists that creationists use the “God of the gaps,” Along with five refutations of the claim that creationists use it.
Joey Hudson Receives South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto at Freedom Farm Fest
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette surprised the Greenville radio host with the state’s highest civilian honor during a community gathering at Hudson Farm in Greer.
The rain held off for an evening of fellowship and community engagement at the 2026 Freedom Farm Fest, held Saturday, May 30, at Hudson Farm in Greer.
The event was organized by News/Talk 98.9 WORD, the Fourth District Republican Club, and First Monday. Organizers described the gathering as a celebration of freedom, fellowship, and conservative values.
During the evening’s statewide candidates forum, Greenville radio host Joey Hudson received an unexpected honor. South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette presented Hudson with the Order of the Palmetto, issued by Gov. Henry McMaster.
Is Greenville County’s Next Administrator Already Here?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
A discussion starter on how Greenville County should evaluate its next leader, not who that leader should be.
When discussions begin about replacing a county administrator, a familiar phrase almost always follows: "Conduct a national search."
The reasoning sounds sensible enough. A county government as large and complex as Greenville County should cast the widest net possible in hopes of finding the most qualified candidate. The assumption, whether stated directly or not, is that the best person for the job is probably somewhere else.
Perhaps that is the case.
But perhaps Greenville County should begin by asking a different question: What if the best candidate is already here?
For decades, Greenville County has grown into one of South Carolina's largest and most influential counties. It manages a substantial budget, oversees major infrastructure projects, balances the needs of urban and rural communities, and serves a population that continues to expand year after year. None of that happened by accident. Behind every budget, every capital project, and every department is a team of public servants who have spent years learning the inner workings of county government.
Ralph Norman Announces Adam Morgan as Lieutenant Governor Running Mate
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Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Ralph Norman announced former State Representative Adam Morgan as his choice for lieutenant governor during an event in Greenville.
Morgan, a former leader in the South Carolina Freedom Caucus, emphasized government transparency, fiscal accountability, and grassroots conservative principles. Norman said Morgan would play a major role in advancing the administration's agenda across the state and highlighted his ability to connect with voters and advocate for policy reforms.
The announcement drew support from numerous Freedom Caucus members and conservative activists from across South Carolina.
SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
The candidates differed on corruption, judicial reform, and how the office should be led at two very different meetings.
South Carolina Republican voters received two useful but noticeably different views of the three men seeking the party nomination for Attorney General.
One event showed what happens when candidates are given room to explain themselves. The other showed what happens when the pressure rises.
On May 27, SCETV News and South Carolina Public Radio hosted a statewide debate from Columbia featuring First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe, Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo and State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch. Gavin Jackson moderated the Attorney General discussion. The debate was part of SCETV’s statewide primary election coverage.
The next day, the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club hosted the same three candidates during its luncheon meeting at the Poinsett Club. Robin Duffie, a recent past president of the club, moderated the question portion of the forum.
Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
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- By Terry M. Thacker
“We're going to win this race,” said Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Ralph Norman this Monday morning to a packed crowd that filled the parking lot in front of Majesty Music on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
The occasion was the announcement of his running mate, Adam Morgan, a former member of the state legislature and current director of Majesty Music, a Christian publishing business. Norman described the duo as “the most conservative ticket for governor.”
“Can we continue with another eight or sixteen years of failed leadership, of crumbling roads, of corruption from elected officials, from inaction, from rabid liberal appointments who threaten your most foundational liberties?” asked Morgan.
Patrick Henry and the Foundations of American Liberty
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- By Mike Scruggs
“It is when a people forget God, that tyrants forge their chains.”
Patrick Henry was a “founding father” of American Independence who urged the delegates to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, to break away from the rule of the British King and Parliament and resist the increasing tyranny they had borne since 1760. He closed his elegant and fiery plea with: “Give me liberty or give me death.”
Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia, in 1736. He was the son of Scottish immigrant Col. John Henry (1703-1773, immigrated 1727) who later became a Judge identified with Colonial Legislative Rights. Patrick attended a local school until age 10 and thereafter was tutored by his father, who had attended King’s College at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Patrick became a lawyer by self-study in 1760, becoming known for his elegant and sometimes fiery defense of Colonial Rights. Building that reputation further by opposing the British Parliament’s passage of the 1765 Stamp Act taxation rules, Patrick was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1765.
Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Norman took the heat while Mace seized the moment
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Tuesday night’s Republican debate for South Carolina governor was billed as a discussion of data centers, Scout Motors, judicial reform, education, public health, and direct auto sales.
It became something else, too.
At Wofford College in Spartanburg, four GOP candidates used those policy questions as a springboard into some of the sharpest candidate-on-candidate exchanges of the campaign. The debate featured businessman Rom Reddy, Congressman Ralph Norman, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette declined the invitation, while State Sen. Josh Kimbrell did not meet the polling threshold to participate, according to the debate introduction.
Fox Carolina’s Justin Dougherty moderated the debate. Panel questions came from Joey Hudson of the Just the Truth podcast and a 98.9 WORD talk show host, WIS anchor Judi Gatson, WMBF anchor Eric Weisfeld, and WCSC anchor Raphael James.
Is the Bible Pro-Slavery?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
One of the claims made against the Bible is that it supports slavery. One of the ironies is the fact that the Bible was actually used to argue against slavery. The critics will claim it was also used to support slavery; however, this is more a case of those who supported slavery twisting the Bible to justify themselves.
The Basis of the Claim
The real question is: Does the Bible actually support slavery? Answering this question requires looking at what the Bible actually says. Unlike most claims against the Bible, this one is not totally without merit. The problem is that most modern translations do indeed appear to back up slavery.
Stuck in Space: 4 Lessons Everyone Can Learn from Butch Wilmore’s Story
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- By Suzanne Bowdey - The Washington Stand
Apart from a malfunctioning toilet — which one writer joked “wasn’t their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one” — the crew of Artemis II had a pretty flawless nine days in space. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was supposed to spend a little over a week on the International Space Station and ended up trapped for 10 months. The “Type A mishap,” a designation that’s used for NASA’s most serious or deadly failures, wasn’t fatal, but it did mean that Wilmore had to call home and explain that he didn’t know when he’d be back.
Candidate Forum Draws Over 500 Attendees
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- By Randy Page - Palmetto Family Council
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Family Council and Faith Wins held their joint candidate forum May 21st at Village Church in Blythewood. Over 500 citizens attended, including 100 pastors representing over 40,000 congregants from across the state, to hear candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and Attorney General.
“We were pleased to co-host the only faith forum in South Carolina to feature candidates for the major statewide races this cycle,” said Chad Connelly, president of Faith Wins. “The event delivered substantive content as candidates had 15 minutes to speak about their faith and answer questions important to faith voters across the state. This event sent a clear message—the faith vote matters, and it will be heard.”
Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment
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- By U.S. Department of Justice
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California for its deliberate indifference to race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
“Earlier this year, we sued UCLA for subjecting its Jewish and Israeli employees to an antisemitic hostile work environment,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Now, the Department of Justice calls UCLA to account for its toleration of the equally appalling hostile educational environment against its Jewish and Israeli students.”
“Universities have an obligation to maintain safe and inclusive campuses for all students,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California. “Universities that violate our nation’s civil rights laws by repeatedly failing to shield Jewish students from antisemitism will be held accountable.”
Idaho County Under Fire: Residents Allege Corruption, Fake Warrants & Retaliation - Whalen Report
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- By Casey Whalen - Catching Fire News
After months of digging into allegations involving questionable warrants, disputed court filings, and accusations of law enforcement misconduct, I traveled to Grangeville to hear directly from the people at the center of it all.
In this interview, Jeremy and Michelle Krueger Adkison share explosive claims involving alleged judicial corruption, police intimidation, disputed arrests, and what they describe as years of retaliation after challenging the system.
These are serious allegations that raise serious questions about transparency, accountability, and whether justice is being properly served in Idaho County.
Watch this interview and decide for yourself.
The Five Laws of Thermodynamics
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Officially, there are only four laws of thermodynamics, but there exists a principle of thermodynamics that deserves a place with the official four laws. The first reason for this is that it explains things that the four official laws do not fully explain. Specifically, it explains exactly how the application of energy to a system affects its entropy. It literally explains the difference between construction work and a bomb. The other reason why it deserves to be placed with the other four is that it explains how both the second and third laws work. Here we have a simple discussion of all five principles together.
SCPC Primary Poll: May 2026
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- By SC Policy Council
SC Election day will be here before you know it, and primaries across the state are heating up. SCPC wanted to check in and see where likely South Carolina voters stand on the state’s direction and the candidates.
The survey sampled 1,000 likely South Carolina primary voters, 500 Republicans and 500 Democrats, using a combination of live operator interviews and text-to-web responses. Respondents were randomly selected from past primary voters and screened for likely participation, with only those indicating they would “definitely” or “probably” vote included. Results were weighted to reflect South Carolina’s approximate partisan makeup of 60% Republican and 40% Democrat.
The survey was conducted between May 18th and May 21st and contains a margin of error of +/-3.16. Polling was conducted by Conquest Group.
The Red Sea Nations and the Iran Crisis
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- By Mike Scruggs
Part 4 of the Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Israel
The Republic of Sudan
Sudan is a country in northeast Africa with 465 miles of coastline on the Red Sea. Sudan’s population was 52 million in 2025. Geographically, it is the third largest nation in Africa. It borders seven countries: the Central African Republic on its southwest, Chad to its west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea on its east, Eritrea and Ethiopia, to its southeast, and South Sudan on its south. Sudan is 97% Sunni Muslim with a small 3% Christian minority. About 70% of the population are Sudanese Arabs, About 28% are spread over dozens of tribes. The official languages are Arabic and English. Its famous capital of Khartoum has a greater metro population of 7.1 million. Khartoum is at the confluence of the White (western) Nile and the Blue (eastern) Nile and figured prominently in British administrative rule and British-Arab conflicts.
Thomas Dismukes US Senate Campaign for South Carolina
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“Not a Career Politician. A Neighbor Willing to Serve.”
YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA — Most U.S. Senate candidates don’t begin their story by talking about walking barefoot through the Alps, riding in bareback rodeos, sleeping in dumpsters in England, discovering a lost medieval tomb in Scotland, or holding a world record balancing objects on their chin.
But Thomas Dismukes has never lived an ordinary life.
A motivational storyteller, educator, entrepreneur, Christian, husband, and father of five, Dismukes says those experiences taught him something many politicians have forgotten: real people matter more than political games.
So, You Want To Know My Thoughts On Trump...
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- By Rob Pue - Wisconsin Christian News
My message today may not be a popular one, but it’s time to address the elephant in the room, and I’ll attempt to do it in a fair and balanced way. I want to talk about Donald Trump. I realize I’m walking on thin ice here, because he’s one of — if not the — most polarizing figures in all of American political history. Critics have an unreasonable and largely unsubstantiated hatred for Trump, which has come to be known as “Trump Derangement Syndrome” or “TDS.” Meanwhile, many of his supporters believe he can do no wrong, and are willing to overlook anything he does that they don’t agree with, because after all, he’s “saved us” from the Communist Left.
Ranked Choice Voting: Reform or Recipe for Confusion?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Ranked choice voting has gained attention in recent years and has been adopted in several states and cities across the country, but it remains one of the most debated election reforms in modern American politics.
The issue even surfaced this week on the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives during debate over redistricting legislation, where Democratic lawmakers introduced an amendment that would have implemented ranked choice voting in South Carolina. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the House.
While the amendment failed this time, the broader national push for ranked choice voting is not going away. Democratic activists and election reform advocates across the country continue pushing for the system through state legislatures and ballot initiatives, meaning South Carolina voters will likely hear the debate again in the future. That alone is reason enough for the public to understand exactly how the system works and why it remains so controversial.
Countdown to the 2026 South Carolina Governor Debate at Wofford
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- By Press Release
South Carolina Republicans are now officially one week away from the next major event in the 2026 gubernatorial race as candidates prepare to take the stage at Wofford College in Spartanburg on May 26.
The debate is part of the ongoing 2026 Gubernatorial Debate Series and is expected to draw Republican voters, grassroots activists, conservative leaders, and political observers from across the state.
Organizers say the event will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to become South Carolina’s next governor, including their priorities, policy positions, and vision for the future of the state.
Greenville Grassroots 2026 Republican Voter Guide
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- By Greenville Patriot Caucus
Your Greenville Grassroots Groups are pleased to provide you with their Voter Guide for the June 9th Republican Primary. This guide includes all statewide races, US Senate, US House District 4, as well as the local Greenville county races. It will help voters navigate their ballot by providing information on candidates in one location. A lot of work went into creating this resource and we hope you will share it with others so they feel more informed when going to the polls!
From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate
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- By Terry M. Thacker - Reporter
Why is Cody Simpson running for the office of South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture? The Times Examiner had the opportunity recently to sit down with him to find out the answers to that question.
“I'm running to protect our land, our seas and our waterways because we've got to be again food secure.” He also said that he is running for the next generation.
”Not many people realize the importance of this role and I think it's our obligation that we share that with others,” said Simpson.
Disgraced Former Election Officials Set Criminal Court Dates
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- By Alaina Moore - United Patriots Alliance
On the morning of April 23, 2026, the Richland County Courthouse docket on the second floor read like roll call of reckoning. The courtroom was packed with lawyers and defendants alike, crammed shoulder to shoulder in front of the judge’s stand. State prosecutors were perched like birds of prey in the jury box, eagerly awaiting their next victim. Fluorescent lighting beamed down, washing all of the color out of the room and bathing everyone in a sickly white light.
Former elections director Howard “Howie” Knapp sat in the middle of it all.
The Red Sea Nations and the Iran War Crisis
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- By Mike Scruggs
Part 3 of the Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Dijbouti, and Eritrea
To see the truth clearly we must understand its context.
Yemen and the Queen of Sheba
Yemen was the legendary land of the Queen of Sheba (or Saba), a seeker of wisdom, who visited Israel’s King Solomon, son of David, during Solomon’s reign estimated to be about 970 to 931 BC. See 1 Kings 10:1-13 or 2 Chronicles 9:1-12. Her capital was probably near Marib, about 75 miles east of Yemen’s modern capital of Sanaa. In ancient times. Marib and the Sabeans were known for their lucrative frankincense and myrrh trade.
Yemen and the Houthi Rebels
Since the beginning of a civil war in September 2014, there have been two governments in Yemen. Both claim to be the legitimate government, but the U.S. and most of its Western and Persian Gulf allies, especially Saudi Arabia, recognize only the Presidential Leadership Coalition (PLC), which was in power before the civil war. Due to political instability, there have been no elections since 2003. The President of Yemen recognized by the U.S. is Rashad al-Alimi. The Supreme Leader of the Houthis is Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
Texas Children’s Hospital Settlement Deals Massive Defeat to Medical Trans Agenda
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- By Joshua Arnold - The Washington Stand
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced a settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) in which the hospital not only committed to never again carry out gender transition procedures on minors, but also agreed to open the nation’s first detransitioner clinic and fully fund it for five years. TCH gained notoriety in 2023 when a whistleblower provided evidence that the hospital continued to secretly administer gender transition hormones to minors, even after the Texas legislature had made it illegal.
“Today’s resolution protects vulnerable children, holds providers accountable, and ensures those harmed receive the care they need,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “The Justice Department will use every weapon at its disposal to end the destructive and discredited practice of so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ for children.”
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