political

Dip into the diversity of salsa, a "sauce" combining cultures

The shooting at Emanuel AME Church was a hate crime—and we need to talk about race.

As the community continues to advocate on behalf of the future of Burke High School, it's important to draw on the lessons of past educational movements and their failings.

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

A humbling reminder of Charleston's disparity in healthy food access

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

How political correctness is killing honesty and creativity

Chandler Kolb needed the edgy wit of an artist to get people to shut up and start talking about what matters. Enter Charleston artist Kyle Victory. The result? Art for the Internet.

Melissa Moore, executive director of We Are Family, opens up about coming out, empowering Charleston's LBGTQ youth, and fighting the good fight.

Activists Andrea Boyd, Alison Sher, and Sarah Swingle weigh in on what it means to be a compassionate activist, how to make an impact, and how to get started.

Strong performances and excellent production fail to save this half-baked, disappointing end to the Hunger Games trilogy.

Fiasco. Debacle. Travesty. Clusterf*&^k. You name it. But yesterday's firing certainly was no "trick or treat."

Local musicians payed tribute to Brad Cooper at The Charleston Pour House on Sunday, October 12, and Grit blogger Brandon Fish captured the heartfelt event in a moving short documentary.

No, we're not talking about basketball. In a world of radical politicians, Shep Rose wonders when we might come to a center, a mutually beneficial meeting place.

The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 announce their latest $10K prize winner—weaving evocative hair extensions into questions of race, history, culture, and the fiber arts.

Recently, many people have developed an opinion on the purpose of the Second Amendment. Shep Rose is surely one of them in his take on gun control and thoughts on the purpose of the legislation.

Meet a candidate for Secretary of State, a mover, a shaker, and a woman with a plan. This lady may not be your typical choice on the ballot, but don't count her out, she's ready to make major changes.

If you've seen incredible art being created on storefronts around downtown Charleston, your eyes don't deceive you, there's amazing work that's starting to grace our city. Here's just a sneak peek.

IT'S OVER, or so we thought. After eight episodes, we've come to the end of this charming journey. What final twists and turns did our reality TV heroes give us on the last episode?

If you're looking for words of wisdom, Glass Menagerie references, and magic spells, look no further. Here's the latest, and funniest review of last night's episode you'll find online.