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What if South Carolina became a hallmark of equality for all citizens? What if the law of the land were structured so that no families were discriminated against?

What if all people were treated as though they were created equal and endowed with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

What if the Social Security Administration and the IRS acknowledged the family rights of children and surviving parents in all relationships?

These are mong the questions that will be asked of voters in South Carolina when we go to the polls on Nov. 7. On this week's show, we hear the voices of South Carolinians who want to create a more inclusive state and are opposed to Amendment One to the state constitution.

Amendment One

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Cathy Nance and Holly Thomas with Evan and Juan

This week's show is on Amendment One to the South Carolina constitution. While gay marriage is already illegal in South Carolina, this amendment would ban any sort of civil union benefits such as hospital visitation rights, joint health insurance, transfer of social security and pension benefits, protection against death taxes, and child custody rights. Unmarried heterosexual couples would also be denied these rights.

We'll take you into the home of Holly Thomas and Cathy Nance, loving mothers of 2 adopted boys and former foster parents of 11 children. One of the adoptions took place while Holly was serving in Iraq.

We'll hear from parents of gay children, Columbia lawyer Harriet Hancock and Charleston businessman Tom Myers, who, like most parents, just want their children to be accepted for the wonderful human beings they are. Tommy Gordon, a 13 year old activist, will tell us why he feels his gay uncle ought to be treated equally.

Religious leaders from across South Carolina speak out about a ministry of inclusivity rather than fear. Tune in to watch Rev. Bennie Colclough, pastor of Trinity AME Church in Manning, Rev. Tom Summers, retired Methodist minister from Columbia, and Rabbi Anthony Holz of Charleston.

Part of our reason for broadcasting is to shed light on South Carolinians who are working for social justice. Amendment One has presented a rare opportunity for organizing and community education on this issue of basic fairness. Forward this link. Invite folks you know to watch this show. Let us know what you think.