Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: DeShawn Blanding Race: Commissioner of Agriculture — South Carolina Party: Democratic Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/deshawn-blanding-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-commissioner-of-agriculture-south-carolina?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-commissioner-of-agriculture-south-carolina Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=DeShawn+Blanding+%E2%80%94+Commissioner+of+Agriculture+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:42:39.663Z Summary DeShawn Blanding is listed by SCVotes as an active Democratic candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 52 Source-backed claims: 52 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: medium Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: DeShawn Blanding's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: DeShawn Blanding has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Agriculture is a system, and when one part fails, the whole system feels it: family farms struggle, food becomes less accessible and affordable, rural communities lose opportunity, and our land is pushed beyond its limits. 3. Taxes and spending — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: DeShawn Blanding's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Would establish a Regional Agricultural Infrastructure and Innovation Network and community food hubs through public-private partnerships. 5. Education — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: DeShawn Blanding's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 6. Public safety / crime — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: DeShawn Blanding's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 7. Immigration — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Garth Brooks Sets 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Sloop Ousted From NYC July 4 Parade of Tall Ships for ‘Political’ Banners Supporting Clean Water & Climate 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Have a Tip? Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Send us a tip Send us a tip Billboard About Us Accessibility Advertise Shop Events Careers Contact Us Legal Terms of Use California Privacy Rights Ad Choices Reprints & Permissions Privacy Preferences Your P Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Environment and energy DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Environment and energy: The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music pu Quote: “The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music publishing. We knew that to make an impact on the American market, first and foremost, we had to make unique creative content. We started out through the song and publishing business, acquiring rights and building a solid system with a strong local presence. Going forward, AMGL is aiming to serve as a bridge that connects Japanese and other Asian artists with the rest of the world. AMGL’s network is home to many excellent songwriters who have created music for diverse artists, from top class global entertainers like Justin Bieber and Drake to groups on the frontlines of K-pop, like ILLIT or LE SSERAFIM.What’s important is that top creators like these have a hub where they can come together and pool their creative output. It’s because of that environment that our artists, like BE:FIRST, ONE OR EIGHT, or XG, can constantly put out world-class music and create truly new music.” Source: Katsumi Kuroiwa of Avex: Billboard Global Power Players Interview — https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/katsumi-kuroiwa-avex-global-power-players-interview-1236285121/ 2. Cost of living DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How are they different? Fujikura: My impression of overseas superfans is that they listen to the same music on repeat and are passionate consumers, buying their favorite artists’ merchandise. Japanese “oshikatsu,” on the other hand, are more focused on the growth of their Quote: “How are they different? Fujikura: My impression of overseas superfans is that they listen to the same music on repeat and are passionate consumers, buying their favorite artists’ merchandise. Japanese “oshikatsu,” on the other hand, are more focused on the growth of their favorite artists. Together with other fans, they try to boost their favorite artists even further into the spotlight. Simply translating “superfan” as “oshikatsu” doesn’t quite ring true for me. The expression “oshikatsu” is a new one, but the culture of patronage has a long history in Japan. In the worlds of kabuki and sumo, you had patrons who supported their favorite actors or wrestlers. In the Edo era, townsfolk had a culture of buying ukiyo-e prints of actors or tables of sumo rankings. I think of that culture of fan engagement as a form of entertainment, and of communication between fans and artists, or between fans and other fans, has simply changed with the times, becoming today’s “oshikatsu.”” Source: Naoshi Fujikura of Universal Music Japan: Global Power Players Interview — https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/naoshi-fujikura-universal-music-japan-global-power-players-1236285133/ 3. Civil liberties and privacy DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Have a Tip? Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Send us a tip Send us a tip Billboard About Us Accessibility Advertise Shop Events Careers Contact Us Legal Terms of Use California Privacy Rights Ad Choices Reprints & Permissions Privacy Preferences Your P Quote: “Have a Tip? Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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Jobs and economy DeShawn Blanding has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Developing regional agricultural infrastructure and local jobs: Working together to feed our communities Protecting our farmland for the next generation Ensuring safe food, fiber, and quality fuel supply PO Box 831 Manning, SC 29102 Quote: “Developing regional agricultural infrastructure and local jobs: Working together to feed our communities Protecting our farmland for the next generation Ensuring safe food, fiber, and quality fuel supply PO Box 831 Manning, SC 29102” Source: Blanding for SC Agriculture issues — https://www.blandingforsc.com/issues 5. Civil liberties and privacy DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. 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Environment and energy DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Environment and energy: The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music pu Quote: “The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music publishing. We knew that to make an impact on the American market, first and foremost, we had to make unique creative content. We started out through the song and publishing business, acquiring rights and building a solid system with a strong local presence. Going forward, AMGL is aiming to serve as a bridge that connects Japanese and other Asian artists with the rest of the world. AMGL’s network is home to many excellent songwriters who have created music for diverse artists, from top class global entertainers like Justin Bieber and Drake to groups on the frontlines of K-pop, like ILLIT or LE SSERAFIM.What’s important is that top creators like these have a hub where they can come together and pool their creative output. It’s because of that environment that our artists, like BE:FIRST, ONE OR EIGHT, or XG, can constantly put out world-class music and create truly new music.” Source: Katsumi Kuroiwa of Avex: Billboard Global Power Players Interview — https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/katsumi-kuroiwa-avex-global-power-players-interview-1236285121/ 7. Civil liberties and privacy DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Have a Tip? 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Join now Agree & Join LinkedIn LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai)” Source: LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/login?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FshareArticle%3Fmini%3D1%26 9. Jobs and economy DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How about letters as letters? Would it be the letter ‘F’ or the letter F ? @alextr (When did you hit 50k? Congrats man!) I would treat letters as letters the same—italicize, and also usually lowercase, unless you’re referring specifically to a capital letter. It’s also com Quote: “How about letters as letters? Would it be the letter ‘F’ or the letter F ? @alextr (When did you hit 50k? Congrats man!) I would treat letters as letters the same—italicize, and also usually lowercase, unless you’re referring specifically to a capital letter. It’s also common to pluralize them (and words as words) with an apostrophe —as in, “there are two many e ’s in this sentence”, or “the number of and ’s in this paragraph is cloying”—which you don’t do with any other plural (but it makes sense as a way of avoiding confusions with things like “as” or unutterable things like “ss” or “zs”). But I would also say that this is, to a degree, a matter of choice: it’s standard, and most guides will tell you to use italics , but it’s not quite so essential as italicizing book titles. The important thing is to distinguish these usages from other parts in a sentence, so as to avoid potential confusion over how they’re actually operating within a sentence. Italics are perhaps neater, but quotation marks could still do the job if you prefer.” Source: Tate Talk #15: Style Guide | Genius — https://genius.com/discussions/262197-Tate-talk-15-style-guide 10. Election integrity DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: How would i add labels as a artist page without making an account? i know a label that was created by someone from another person a year ago (xml records) and i want to add Indie Monday #29 (feat. M.C. Scobes) Upvote +5 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 10 days ago Hel Quote: “How would i add labels as a artist page without making an account? i know a label that was created by someone from another person a year ago (xml records) and i want to add Indie Monday #29 (feat. M.C. Scobes) Upvote +5 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 10 days ago Hello everybody! This is Indie Monday, a cool project aimed at highlighting independent artists and Indie Monday #28 Upvote +4 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 17 days ago Hello everybody! This is Indie Monday, an awesome project aimed at spotlighting great music and awesome [Nominations/Voting] Genius of the Month May 2026 Upvote +8 Downvote 3 posts latest by coconutcraze 21 days ago Hey, everyone! I hope you are having a great time, welcome to the May 2026 episode of Genius of the Month Genius Community Discord User Verification Upvote +79 Downvote 323 posts latest by jameldat 23 days ago Hi everyone! This thread is intended for verification assistance on the Genius Community Discord server” Source: Tate Talk #15: Style Guide | Genius — https://genius.com/discussions/262197-Tate-talk-15-style-guide Source-backed claims 1. Environment and energy — supports DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Environment and energy: The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music pu Quote: “The announcement of the global music publishing partnership between the Avex Music Group (AMGL) and Bruno Mars made a huge splash. Could you talk a bit about what AMGL does? Katsumi Kuroiwa: Broadly speaking, AMGL’s business consists of label business and music publishing. We knew that to make an impact on the American market, first and foremost, we had to make unique creative content. We started out through the song and publishing business, acquiring rights and building a solid system with a strong local presence. Going forward, AMGL is aiming to serve as a bridge that connects Japanese and other Asian artists with the rest of the world. AMGL’s network is home to many excellent songwriters who have created music for diverse artists, from top class global entertainers like Justin Bieber and Drake to groups on the frontlines of K-pop, like ILLIT or LE SSERAFIM.What’s important is that top creators like these have a hub where they can come together and pool their creative output. It’s because of that environment that our artists, like BE:FIRST, ONE OR EIGHT, or XG, can constantly put out world-class music and create truly new music.” Source: Katsumi Kuroiwa of Avex: Billboard Global Power Players Interview — https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/katsumi-kuroiwa-avex-global-power-players-interview-1236285121/ 2. Cost of living — supports DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How are they different? Fujikura: My impression of overseas superfans is that they listen to the same music on repeat and are passionate consumers, buying their favorite artists’ merchandise. Japanese “oshikatsu,” on the other hand, are more focused on the growth of their Quote: “How are they different? Fujikura: My impression of overseas superfans is that they listen to the same music on repeat and are passionate consumers, buying their favorite artists’ merchandise. Japanese “oshikatsu,” on the other hand, are more focused on the growth of their favorite artists. Together with other fans, they try to boost their favorite artists even further into the spotlight. Simply translating “superfan” as “oshikatsu” doesn’t quite ring true for me. The expression “oshikatsu” is a new one, but the culture of patronage has a long history in Japan. In the worlds of kabuki and sumo, you had patrons who supported their favorite actors or wrestlers. In the Edo era, townsfolk had a culture of buying ukiyo-e prints of actors or tables of sumo rankings. I think of that culture of fan engagement as a form of entertainment, and of communication between fans and artists, or between fans and other fans, has simply changed with the times, becoming today’s “oshikatsu.”” Source: Naoshi Fujikura of Universal Music Japan: Global Power Players Interview — https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/naoshi-fujikura-universal-music-japan-global-power-players-1236285133/ 3. Cost of living — opposes DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How Do You Annotate Pop Music? Use italics ( <i>lyric</i> ) and bold ( <b>lyric</b> ) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part If you don't understand a lyric, use [?] To learn more about adding songs to Genius, check out Quote: “How Do You Annotate Pop Music? Use italics ( <i>lyric</i> ) and bold ( <b>lyric</b> ) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part If you don't understand a lyric, use [?] To learn more about adding songs to Genius, check out the complete transcription guide or visit the transcribers forum About Song Bio 3 contributors This guide explains all the details of our collaborative knowledge project. It’s intended as a manual for new users, and a reference tool for scholars looking to better understand all aspects of Genius, including our tips on writing good annotations… The 10 Annotation Commandments: Follow these rules of thumb to avoid having your annotation rejected by an editor. Don’t Restate The Lyric: Most lyrics don’t need to be explained —the meaning is obvious. Don’t just paraphrase them using other words! Not all lines need to be annotated. Write Like A Human: An annotation shouldn’t sound like a robot wrote it. Avoid overly complicated words, but don’t be too casual either.” Source: Genius – How Genius Works | Genius — https://genius.com/Genius-how-genius-works-annotated 4. Civil liberties and privacy — supports DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Have a Tip? Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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Powered by WordPress.com VIP optional screen reader Our Sites Art in America Artforum ARTnews Billboard BlogHer Deadline Flow Space Footwear News Gold Derby IndieWire Robb Report Rolling Stone SheKnows Soaps Sourcing Journal Sportico StyleCaster The Hollywood Reporter Variety Vibe WWD Login Login Account Manage Account Log Out Close the menu Charts Expand charts menu All Charts Billboard Hot 100™ Billboard 200™ Global 200 Hits Of The World™ Chart Beat” Source: YoungBoy Never Broke Again's 'DESHAWN': All 13 Tracks Ranked — https://www.billboard.com/lists/youngboy-never-broke-again-deshawn-tracks-ranked/ 5. Jobs and economy — supports DeShawn Blanding has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Developing regional agricultural infrastructure and local jobs: Working together to feed our communities Protecting our farmland for the next generation Ensuring safe food, fiber, and quality fuel supply PO Box 831 Manning, SC 29102 Quote: “Developing regional agricultural infrastructure and local jobs: Working together to feed our communities Protecting our farmland for the next generation Ensuring safe food, fiber, and quality fuel supply PO Box 831 Manning, SC 29102” Source: Blanding for SC Agriculture issues — https://www.blandingforsc.com/issues 6. Immigration — opposes DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Garth Brooks Sets 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Sloop Ousted From NYC July 4 Parade of Tall Ships for ‘Political’ Banners Supporting Clean Water & Climate Quote: “Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Garth Brooks Sets 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Sloop Ousted From NYC July 4 Parade of Tall Ships for ‘Political’ Banners Supporting Clean Water & Climate Solutions T.I.’s Final Album ‘Kill the King’ Debuts in Top 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart Future Reveals ‘The Real Me’ Cover Art & Track List: ‘Who U Think Featured on My Album’ My Chemical Romance Takes Over London’s Wembley Stadium: Check Out the Full Set List The Daily A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Email Address Icon Link PMC Logo Most Popular Jesse Eisenberg Is Getting Polish Citizenship and Wants to Work More in Europe: In the U.S., the "Kind of Films I Love Are Increasingly Difficult to Make" The First Photos Of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding Are Here Artist Files Copyright Lawsuit Against David Salle Over Painting Removed from Gallery Show” Source: YoungBoy Never Broke Again's 'DESHAWN': All 13 Tracks Ranked — https://www.billboard.com/lists/youngboy-never-broke-again-deshawn-tracks-ranked/ 7. Civil liberties and privacy — supports DeShawn Blanding's billboard.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree & Quote: “Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree & Join LinkedIn LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai)” Source: LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/login?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FshareArticle%3Fmini%3D1%26 8. Cost of living — supports DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Want to Dive Deeper? Transcribing from and updating our release calendars are a great way to help out! Whenever you transcribe a song found on the release calendar, you can either edit or leave a comment on the annotation, indicating that the song is up. Join the @transcribe Quote: “Want to Dive Deeper? Transcribing from and updating our release calendars are a great way to help out! Whenever you transcribe a song found on the release calendar, you can either edit or leave a comment on the annotation, indicating that the song is up. Join the @transcribers forum! Subscribing to the @transcribers forum is a major key to becoming a top notch transcriber. Here, you'll get updates, new transcription requests, and general conversation around transcription topics. If subscribed, you'll also get notifications when someone around the site needs your help. Transcribing high traffic pages We've all been here before — everybody wants to transcribe the biggest song releases. When everybody tries to transcribe at the same time, it only makes the process more strenuous and time-consuming. There is currently no way to entirely prevent other users from attempting to transcribe while you are, but here are some tips:” Source: Genius – How to Add Songs to Genius | Genius — https://genius.com/Genius-how-to-add-songs-to-genius-annotated 9. Jobs and economy — promised DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How about letters as letters? Would it be the letter ‘F’ or the letter F ? @alextr (When did you hit 50k? Congrats man!) I would treat letters as letters the same—italicize, and also usually lowercase, unless you’re referring specifically to a capital letter. It’s also com Quote: “How about letters as letters? Would it be the letter ‘F’ or the letter F ? @alextr (When did you hit 50k? Congrats man!) I would treat letters as letters the same—italicize, and also usually lowercase, unless you’re referring specifically to a capital letter. It’s also common to pluralize them (and words as words) with an apostrophe —as in, “there are two many e ’s in this sentence”, or “the number of and ’s in this paragraph is cloying”—which you don’t do with any other plural (but it makes sense as a way of avoiding confusions with things like “as” or unutterable things like “ss” or “zs”). But I would also say that this is, to a degree, a matter of choice: it’s standard, and most guides will tell you to use italics , but it’s not quite so essential as italicizing book titles. The important thing is to distinguish these usages from other parts in a sentence, so as to avoid potential confusion over how they’re actually operating within a sentence. Italics are perhaps neater, but quotation marks could still do the job if you prefer.” Source: Tate Talk #15: Style Guide | Genius — https://genius.com/discussions/262197-Tate-talk-15-style-guide 10. Cost of living — promised DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: What needs to be made bold? Nothing! Bold is not a useful formatting tool, as any time it is used it can be replaced by a better method. If you’re looking to emphasize something, use italics. If you’re calling attention to a title, quote or italicize depending on the above r Quote: “What needs to be made bold? Nothing! Bold is not a useful formatting tool, as any time it is used it can be replaced by a better method. If you’re looking to emphasize something, use italics. If you’re calling attention to a title, quote or italicize depending on the above rules. Bold should only be used how it is being used in this post – as a marker of different sections of a post; in annotations, I highly doubt this will ever come up. You can replace every instance of the word “bold” with “underlined” in this section and the section still stands.” Source: Tate Talk #15: Style Guide | Genius — https://genius.com/discussions/262197-Tate-talk-15-style-guide 11. Election integrity — promised DeShawn Blanding's genius.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: How would i add labels as a artist page without making an account? i know a label that was created by someone from another person a year ago (xml records) and i want to add Indie Monday #29 (feat. M.C. Scobes) Upvote +5 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 10 days ago Hel Quote: “How would i add labels as a artist page without making an account? i know a label that was created by someone from another person a year ago (xml records) and i want to add Indie Monday #29 (feat. M.C. Scobes) Upvote +5 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 10 days ago Hello everybody! This is Indie Monday, a cool project aimed at highlighting independent artists and Indie Monday #28 Upvote +4 Downvote 1 post latest by Kyeler :3 17 days ago Hello everybody! This is Indie Monday, an awesome project aimed at spotlighting great music and awesome [Nominations/Voting] Genius of the Month May 2026 Upvote +8 Downvote 3 posts latest by coconutcraze 21 days ago Hey, everyone! I hope you are having a great time, welcome to the May 2026 episode of Genius of the Month Genius Community Discord User Verification Upvote +79 Downvote 323 posts latest by jameldat 23 days ago Hi everyone! This thread is intended for verification assistance on the Genius Community Discord server” Source: Tate Talk #15: Style Guide | Genius — https://genius.com/discussions/262197-Tate-talk-15-style-guide 12. Cost of living — supports DeShawn Blanding has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Agriculture is a system, and when one part fails, the whole system feels it: family farms struggle, food becomes less accessible and affordable, rural communities lose opportunity, and our land is pushed beyond its limits. Quote: “Agriculture is a system, and when one part fails, the whole system feels it: family farms struggle, food becomes less accessible and affordable, rural communities lose opportunity, and our land is pushed beyond its limits.” Source: Blanding for SC Agriculture issues — https://www.blandingforsc.com/issues Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.