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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's home state.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Dozens of protesters stood outside of the Statehouse Wednesday protesting against sequestration.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Protesters marched to Congressman Joe Wilson's office in West Columbia Friday morning to have thier voices heard over budget cuts affecting the Head Start program.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Dozens of people carried signs in front of Colonial Life Arena Friday evening; peacefully protesting against Ringling Bros. The circus will be in Columbia all weekend.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The city celebrated 50 years of Edwards vs. South Carolina.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority still has not added new bus routes since the Transportation Penny sales tax was passed on the November ballot.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Attorney General Alan Wilson is planning to show his support for Israel at a rally.

Monday, January 21, 2013  South Carolina civil rights leaders paused their celebration of Martin Luther King Day to watch President Barack Obama take the oath of office for his second term.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Activists said they would rather fall off the cliff than agree to a compromise that includes tax increases for any Americans, no matter how high their income.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A 13 year old protest in South Carolina will focus on mental health next month at the Statehouse.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Richland County Election Commission dealt with several protests over the November 6 election Monday.