Charleston Currents – Lee Bright

BRACK: “Conservative” doesn’t mean much anymore

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | You don’t see political yard signs in South Carolina that say, “Vote John Smith, liberal.” All over the state, however, it is common for candidates to tout they are “conservative.”

In today’s media-saturated world of buzzwords, does the word “conservative” actually mean anything? Hasn’t the word lost its meaning, just like the words “liberal” or “progressive” are relatively simplistic frames of reference that do little to outline a candidate’s full perspective?

by Andy Brack · 05/30/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

MYSTERY: Charleston’s all-gender bathroom

There’s at least one place in Charleston that doesn’t need to fool with all of the legislative nonsense over state Sen. Lee Bright’s transgender “bathroom bill” as is clearly labeled in this photo by editor Andy Brack. But where is it? Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.

by Charleston Currents · 05/01/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

BRACK: Why lawmakers shouldn’t fall for a not-so-bright proposal

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | Legislators shouldn’t get sidetracked by a narrow, right-wing effort to push new anti-gay legislation through the General Assembly. There’s too much vital work that needs to be done — from a real fix for potholes in roads and substantive reform for ethics laws to improving education, providing better health care and reducing poverty.

by Andy Brack · 04/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views