In South Carolina, two bills — S.323 and H.3537 — could dramatically increase criminalization of abortion and pregnancy outcomes, redefine personhood from fertilization, and amplify risks for disabled people. In this episode, we break down what each bill says, how they intersect with disability rights and medical access, and what South Carolinians can do now.

CALL TO ACTION: Tell Sen. Shane Massey to OPPOSE S.323!Senator Massey is one of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina — as Senate Majority Leader, he decides which bills move forward or die in committee (while he doesn’t have unilateral power to veto a bill, he absolutely can prevent it from being debated, voted on, or prioritized). That means he can stop S.323, the extreme abortion ban that criminalizes doctors, families, and patients. Your voice matters.

This week, take 15 minutes to call, email, or write Sen. Massey and tell him why you oppose S.323: (803) 212-6330 ShaneMassey@scsenate.gov 508 Gressette Building, 1101 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201

Frame your message around government overreach, fiscal waste, and the danger of criminalizing private health decisions. South Carolina families deserve safety, privacy, and real leadership — not political interference in our most personal choices.
If you’d like help drafting testimony, need plain-language summaries, or want to connect with others in your area facing these issues, email me at breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com. Follow the show on social media and tag me with your questions. Your story matters.

As a reminder, this bill would: make abortion a felony equivalent to “the homicide of a person born alive" allow imprisonment up to 30 years for a person having an abortion or aiding in abortion prohibit transporting a minor out of state to obtain an abortion make it unlawful to possess any drug or substance that can be used for abortion make providing information about abortion unlawful, including via a website or phone call

Reach out to the Palmetto State Abortion Fund.

Reach our to the ACLU of South Carolina.

Other helpful links:S.323 bill text & page (126th Session): South Carolina Legislature Online. Provisions redefining terms, emergency requirements, reporting to law enforcement, and wrongful-death civil action.H.3537 bill text & page (126th Session): South Carolina Legislature Online. Personhood at fertilization within homicide and assault articles; defenses, exceptions, prospective application, status in House Judiciary.Current law baseline: S.474 (2023) six-week ban with limited exceptions; Governor’s signing summary; code page. SC Supreme Court ruling (May 2025): News coverage of 5–0 decision upholding enforcement and noting exceptions.Pregnancy criminalization data: SC factsheet and post-Dobbs interim update by Pregnancy Justice; trend lines for prosecutions tied to pregnancy loss and information-seeking.

South Carolina’s Energy Crossroads: How H.3309 Impacts Us All

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with Angel Heaven Lee, we dive deep into the newly signed South Carolina Energy Security Act. Angel unpacks the wins.. like competitive solar procurement and preserved oversight… and the risks, like automatic utility rate hikes and a new natural gas plant. She explores how these policies will impact low-income households, disabled residents, and rural communities across the state. Plus, updates on PFAS cleanup funding and what you can do to keep energy and water safe and affordable.

Topics include:

– Clean energy competition and ratepayer savings

– Automatic rate hikes and utility accountability

– The Canadys natural gas project and rural land impacts

– Energy efficiency programs for low-income households

– PFAS remediation funding and safe water access

– Smart growth and protecting property rights

Take Action: Protect South Carolina’s Energy Future

Contact Your Legislators – Find and email your state representatives to demand affordable energy, efficiency programs, and customer safeguards: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php

Public Service Commission (PSC) – Submit comments or attend hearings on energy projects that affect your bills and communities: https://psc.sc.gov

Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) – Stay updated on energy, water, and land legislation and sign up for action alerts: https://www.cvsc.org

Coastal Conservation League – Get involved with grassroots campaigns against overdevelopment and harmful energy projects: https://www.coastalconservationleague.org

PFAS Testing & Assistance – Learn about the state’s PFAS Remediation Fund and programs for private well owners through the Department of Environmental Services: https://des.sc.gov

Questions or comments?

Email: breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com

What is “inspiration porn,” and why is it harmful, even when it looks heartwarming? In this episode, Angel Heaven Lee breaks down how disabled people are reduced to feel-good props for non-disabled audiences, and why this mindset hurts real efforts toward accessibility and equity. From South Carolina’s local news to viral memes, we explore how to move from pity to true inclusion.

Can you survive on less than $1,000 a month? For millions of disabled Americans, that’s not a hypothetical... it’s reality. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Angel Heaven Lee exposes the harsh truths of the U.S. disability benefits system, from outdated income caps to asset restrictions that keep people trapped in poverty. We explore how policies punish independence, what needs to change, and why South Carolina is one of the hardest-hit states.

Tune in for real stories, facts you won’t hear on the news, and what you can do to push for reform.

If you’re outraged, and you should be, don’t just sit with that feeling. Do something.

📞 Call your federal lawmakers and demand SSI and SSDI reform.
➡️ Look them up here: https://www.congress.gov/members

📬 Tell your South Carolina legislators: Expand Medicaid. Add a state SSI supplement.
➡️ SC legislators: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php

🗳 Register to vote. These decisions are made by people we elect—or let get re-elected in silence.
➡️ SC Voter Info: https://scvotes.gov

💌 Share your story. Whether you're a disabled person, a caregiver, or an ally, your voice matters. Email me at breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com.

And if you’re struggling, reach out to:

• Disability Rights South Carolina

• National Council on Independent Living

We’re in this fight together. Let’s get loud!!

#DisabilityJustice #SSDCuts #SSIReform #PovertyIsPolicy #DisabledAndDeserving #BreakingBarriersPodcast #AngelHeavenLee #SCAdvocacy #StopTheCuts #CripTheVote #PovertyTrap #SurviveNotThrive #EconomicJustice #NoOneLeftBehind

On June 14, 2025 — Flag Day — thousands gathered in Columbia, SC for the No Kings Day Rally. In this powerful speech, Angel Heaven Lee takes the mic to call out corruption, uplift disabled voices, and remind America what true patriotism looks like.

From protecting Social Security and Section 504 to standing in solidarity with Outfest and peaceful protestors nationwide, this speech is a fearless reminder:
We don’t need a king. We need accountability.

Real talk.Bold truth.And a call to rise — together.

#NoKingsDay #DefendDemocracy #WhileIBreatheIHope

On Flag Day, Americans rise — not in division, but in unity. In this urgent episode, Angel Heaven Lee exposes the fear campaign meant to derail nationwide protests on June 14 and shares how disabled, working-class, and marginalized communities are fighting back with peace and power. From media misinformation in Los Angeles to Proud Boy threats across the U.S., we uncover the truth and prepare to rise together.

📍Join the movement. Stay safe. Stay loud.

📧 Contact: breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com

📲 Follow & share the truth!

Millions of Americans are losing access to healthcare and civil rights—and most don’t even know it’s happening.

In this urgent episode, Angel breaks down two escalating crises:
The rollback of disability access protections by the U.S. Department of Energy—set to take effect July 15, 2025
The Medicaid coverage disaster unfolding nationwide, with over 25 million people already disenrolled and millions more at risk

From South Carolina’s refusal to expand Medicaid to the nationwide push for cruel work requirements, we expose how these policy moves are stripping people of care, independence, and dignity.

This isn’t just about systems—it’s about people:
Disabled Americans losing essential medical devices…
Children without access to vaccinations…
Seniors abandoned by long-term care…
Low-income workers drowning in medical debt…

This is not a glitch. This is a targeted attack.
And we can fight it—but only if we act now.

✊ CALL TO ACTION:

Submit your public comment by June 16, 2025
Tell the Department of Energy: Access is not optional—it’s a civil right!
DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024.

📞 Call your state and federal legislators
Demand Medicaid expansion and protection from cuts and work requirements
SC lawmakers: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php

📝 Need Medicaid help in SC?
SC DHHS: https://www.scdhhs.gov/

💪 Support advocacy groups fighting back:

• Families USA: https://familiesusa.org

• SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center: https://www.scjustice.org

• Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: https://dredf.org

• American Council of the Blind: https://acb.org

🗳️ Vote with access in mind. Your life may depend on it.

📬 Got a story or question? Contact Angel at: breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com

Angel Heaven Lee shares a heartfelt teaser about the next chapter of the podcast. Change is coming… but it’s rooted in everything Breaking Barriers with Angel Heaven Lee stands for. Tune in to hear what’s ahead in this exciting evolution.

Want to be the first to hear what’s next? Make sure you’re subscribed on your favorite podcast platform and follow on social media or updates. And as always, if you’ve got a story, a question, or just want to say hey… email Angel at breakingbarrierswithangel@gmail.com.