Notorious RBG
I’m sure Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg felt as though she carried the weight and fate of a nation on her shoulders. As one of only four...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
Where's the balance?
I’ve been known to start some pretty tough conversations. Today was no different. We’re back in session this week to vote on a budget...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
I spoke "from the well" yesterday...
Remarks given yesterday by Sen. Mia McLeod in the SC Senate. The Senate convened to discuss protections for voters on Nov. 3. Prior to...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
SC voters must be able to vote safely — and now is the time to ensure they can do so
BY STATE SENS. MIA MCLEOD AND DICK HARPOOTLIAN Posted in The State newspaper on AUGUST 31, 2020 State and local election officials and...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
Commentary: We’ll speak up for Dr. Linda Bell
BY MARGIE BRIGHT MATTHEWS and MIA MCLEOD Published by The Post & Courier Recently, we learned that state epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Aug 19, 2020
- 7 min
SC Democrats plan to seize on Biden-Harris ticket to help boost down-ballot turnout
BY MAAYAN SCHECH TER AND JOSEPH BUSTOS AUGUST 16, 2020 South Carolina Democrats say they see an opportunity to boost down-ballot voter...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Aug 13, 2020
- 5 min
Harris’ historic spot on presidential ticket energizes Black women, could impact SC voters
By Jamie Lovegrove jlovegrove@postandcourier.com Aug 12, 2020 COLUMBIA — When state Sen. Mia McLeod says U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris “looks...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Aug 10, 2020
- 0 min
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jul 15, 2020
- 3 min
Who's protecting the people of SC?
It’s an especially sad day when we lose a child for any reason, and our state has just lost a child to complications of COVID-19. This...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 22, 2020
- 3 min
Open Letter to Gov. McMaster Regarding Mandatory Masks
Governor McMaster, Our state is in a public health crisis of epic proportions. And your refusal to mandate face masks in public is wrong....
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 19, 2020
- 3 min
Reclaiming our Freedom from racists like Curtis Loftis
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate the emancipation of our ancestors who were enslaved and highlight the amazing contributions...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
Let’s oppose Palmetto Utilities’ effort to raise rates amid the COVID-19 pandemic
This op-ed ran in The State newspaper on June 17. Because of the VC Summer fiasco and other utility-related issues, rate hikes have...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Will Richland County ever get elections right?
Tuesday’s primary elections in Richland County were eerily similar to the general elections debacle of 2012. It was obvious that the...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 12, 2020
- 4 min
Sound Off: How can all lives matter if black lives don’t?
An op-ed published in The Free Times on June 10, 2020 Imagine being a new mom. If you’ve had this experience, you know the pain of...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
After the Protests
One week ago, the senseless murder of George Floyd added yet another name to the long list of black men and women who have been murdered...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Faith during the Pandemic -- Join us today @ 5 PM!
Please join us for our Faith Virtual Town Hall today, Thursday, May 21 at 5 PM! We'll discuss faith during the pandemic featuring...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
Join us for a Public Safety Virtual Town Hall tomorrow!
Please join us for our Public Safety Virtual Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20 at 5 PM! To view the town hall, tune in via Facebook...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- May 12, 2020
- 1 min
Virtual Town Halls on Wednesday & Thursday: Voting & Education
We are excited to continue our COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall series this week with two new town halls discussing Voting and Education on...
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- May 10, 2020
- 4 min
An open letter to Wanda Cooper-Jones, Mother of Ahmaud Arbery
Dear Wanda, We’ve never met, but I feel that I know you. And you know me. I know your fears. I get your frustrations. I feel your anger....
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Sen. Mia McLeod
- May 7, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series: Unemployment & Small Business Assistance
This week, we announced our COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall series. Today, we will host our second town hall at 5 p.m. on Facebook Live. We'll...
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