The South Dakota Standard

Greetings.

Welcome to the launch of The South Dakota Standard! Tom Lawrence and I will bring you thoughts and ideas concerning issues pertinent to the health and well-being of our political culture. Feel free to let us know what you are thinking.

Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Oct 15

Oct 15 Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Of Mideast turmoil, crazy oil markets, slowing gasoline demand . . . and the corn belt, including South Dakota

Oct 14

Oct 14 Of Mideast turmoil, crazy oil markets, slowing gasoline demand . . . and the corn belt, including South Dakota

At 92, Rapid Citian and S.D. Hall of Famer Stan Adelstein is still fighting for what he believes in for his state

Oct 13

Oct 13 At 92, Rapid Citian and S.D. Hall of Famer Stan Adelstein is still fighting for what he believes in for his state

November conference in the Black Hills to address the climate crisis and the future of lithium mining in the region

Oct 12

Oct 12 November conference in the Black Hills to address the climate crisis and the future of lithium mining in the region

Making the best of hard times — how people can choose their reactions to challenging periods in their lives

Oct 11

Oct 11 Making the best of hard times — how people can choose their reactions to challenging periods in their lives

Christy Heacock

Brookings pastor Carl Kline writes that kids need caring parents, teachers, mentors — and plenty of books to read.

Oct 10

Oct 10 Brookings pastor Carl Kline writes that kids need caring parents, teachers, mentors — and plenty of books to read.

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler says feelings about student loan forgiveness are complicated.

Oct 9

Oct 9 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler says feelings about student loan forgiveness are complicated.

Professors doubt SDDP woes will help Republicans; Democrats hoping for better candidates and times

Oct 8

Oct 8 Professors doubt SDDP woes will help Republicans; Democrats hoping for better candidates and times

Political science professors say decline of South Dakota Democrats mirrors changes underway across country

Oct 7

Oct 7 Political science professors say decline of South Dakota Democrats mirrors changes underway across country

Oct 6

Oct 6 South Dakota Democrats were at war with themselves during the summer — can they move forward?

If a South Dakota mayor can avoid partisan entanglements, why can’t U.S. Supreme Court justices?

Oct 5

Oct 5 If a South Dakota mayor can avoid partisan entanglements, why can’t U.S. Supreme Court justices?

California Gov. Newsom picks replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein, but the battle for that Senate seat is heating up

Oct 4

Oct 4 California Gov. Newsom picks replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein, but the battle for that Senate seat is heating up

Remembering Sparky Anderson, South Dakota's shining diamond, as baseball’s postseason approaches

Oct 3

Oct 3 Remembering Sparky Anderson, South Dakota's shining diamond, as baseball’s postseason approaches

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler shares thoughts on why we put off planning for long-term care.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler shares thoughts on why we put off planning for long-term care.

South Dakota Humorist Dorothy Rosby ponders how things did and didn’t change after our release from pandemic prison.

Oct 1

Oct 1 South Dakota Humorist Dorothy Rosby ponders how things did and didn’t change after our release from pandemic prison.

Biden honors late Sen. John McCain, urges all Americans to strive to strengthen and preserve democracy

Sep 30

Sep 30 Biden honors late Sen. John McCain, urges all Americans to strive to strengthen and preserve democracy

GOP debate discloses disarray, chaos among Pubs. Is the party being destroyed by a monster of its own creation?

Sep 29

Sep 29 GOP debate discloses disarray, chaos among Pubs. Is the party being destroyed by a monster of its own creation?

Brookings pastor Carl Kline: why do we hurry through life, missing important messages and signals?

Sep 28

Sep 28 Brookings pastor Carl Kline: why do we hurry through life, missing important messages and signals?

Democrats urge Sen. Menendez to resign, but Republicans stand by Trump, Justice Thomas despite their scandals

Sep 27

Sep 27 Democrats urge Sen. Menendez to resign, but Republicans stand by Trump, Justice Thomas despite their scandals

Nuclear fuel cycle — including the ‘peaceful atom’ and devastating weapons — continues to pose danger

Sep 26

Sep 26 Nuclear fuel cycle — including the ‘peaceful atom’ and devastating weapons — continues to pose danger