The profile reveals that CCU engaged in political contributions and lobbying during the 2024 cycle. The reported lobbying expenditures, combined with a 100% revolving door statistic for their lobbyists, suggest potential conflicts of interest and the risk of regulatory capture. While the amounts are moderate, the revolving door practice raises concerns about undue influence in policy-making, aligning this activity with authoritarian-leaning practices.

Coastal Carolina University Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

Coastal Carolina University’s lobbying expenditure of $80,000 in 2023 is a standard example of public institutional engagement in political advocacy. There is no evidence from the source that this lobbying was aimed at pushing an authoritarian agenda, nor that it was used to support far‐right policies. Thus, from an anti‑fascist perspective, the action remains neutral.

Coastal Carolina University Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

The report shows that Coastal Carolina University engaged in lobbying by spending $80,000 in 2023. While lobbying is a common practice among many institutions, such activities can contribute to increased political influence that may benefit entrenched power structures. From an anti-fascist perspective, the use of public funds for lobbying raises questions about whether the policies being pursued reinforce authoritarian dynamics, hence a mildly negative score.

Coastal Carolina University Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets

The allegations detail a serious breach of employee rights through racial discrimination, unequal treatment in hiring and salary practices, and a failure of the HR process to address complaints of discrimination. This hostile work environment and subsequent forced resignation reflect negatively on fair labor practices and the university's commitment to its stated affirmative action policies.

CCU discriminated against employee for looking white: lawsuit | Myrtle Beach Online

The university's decision to change its free speech policy in response to contentious campus events—where a TPUSA chapter's posters were declared hate speech—can be seen as an effort to address and curb extremist rhetoric. This move is interpreted as aligning with progressive measures to protect marginalized groups by limiting hate speech and reflects a positive political stance in an environment increasingly polarized by far‐right and authoritarian narratives.

Coastal Carolina University Works To Change Its Free Speech Policy After Leftists Declare TPUSA Posters "Hate Speech"

Coastal Carolina University responded proactively to student and community concerns by revising its poster approval policy after a controversy over inciting content. This action demonstrates a commitment to protecting marginalized groups and upholding values that prevent the spread of hate and divisive language, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive principles.

CCU leaders to amend policy guiding poster approvals, following protest ...

The lawsuit alleging racial discrimination points to significant failures in upholding fair labor practices and protecting the rights of marginalized employees. Such discriminatory practices run counter to anti-fascist principles that advocate for equity and worker protection, warranting a markedly negative score.

Former Coastal Carolina University employee claims discrimination federal suit

The lawsuit alleging racial discrimination points to serious issues in the university’s treatment of its employees, particularly in protecting marginalized groups. This action raises concerns about the institution's adherence to fair labor practices and human rights, which is a core anti-fascist and worker rights value.

Former Coastal employee claims discrimination