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.

Missing a brother on this Super Sunday. Watching the game and reflecting on the gains and losses in our relationship

Feb 11

Feb 11 Missing a brother on this Super Sunday. Watching the game and reflecting on the gains and losses in our relationship

Former federal judge who once sentenced people to long prison terms now working to free Peltier. Part 3

Feb 10

Feb 10 Former federal judge who once sentenced people to long prison terms now working to free Peltier. Part 3

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce legislative forums need to allow citizens to make their case in a respectful manner

Feb 9

Feb 9 Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce legislative forums need to allow citizens to make their case in a respectful manner

Famous allies advocate for Leonard Peltier’s freedom. The FBI and a group of former agents push back. Part 2

Feb 8

Feb 8 Famous allies advocate for Leonard Peltier’s freedom. The FBI and a group of former agents push back. Part 2

Is Bitcoin really a sound investment? New exchange-traded funds hitting the markets don’t make it less of a risk

Feb 7

Feb 7 Is Bitcoin really a sound investment? New exchange-traded funds hitting the markets don’t make it less of a risk

After nearly half a century in custody for a murder he says he didn't commit, Leonard Peltier still hopes for freedom. Part 1

Feb 6

Feb 6 After nearly half a century in custody for a murder he says he didn't commit, Leonard Peltier still hopes for freedom. Part 1

A Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch has a lot of voters turned off, but America has had several rerun elections

Feb 5

Feb 5 A Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch has a lot of voters turned off, but America has had several rerun elections

Not in our names: ACLU issues response to Texas cruelty, Republican governors’ escalation on immigration enforcement

Feb 4

Feb 4 Not in our names: ACLU issues response to Texas cruelty, Republican governors’ escalation on immigration enforcement

South Dakota’s Transformation Advocacy Network to show documentary, write letters to support Senate Bill 216

Feb 3

Feb 3 South Dakota’s Transformation Advocacy Network to show documentary, write letters to support Senate Bill 216

South Dakota Supreme Court to consider sanctions on disgraced former AG Ravnsborg during Feb. 14 hearing

Feb 3

Feb 3 South Dakota Supreme Court to consider sanctions on disgraced former AG Ravnsborg during Feb. 14 hearing

Gov. Kristi Noem calls southern border a ‘war zone.’ Right. Like she really knows something about war.

Feb 2

Feb 2 Gov. Kristi Noem calls southern border a ‘war zone.’ Right. Like she really knows something about war.

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler discusses the ‘inflation paradox,’ when perception clashes with reality.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler discusses the ‘inflation paradox,’ when perception clashes with reality.

South Dakota House Republicans show support for child marriage by killing bipartisan bill in GOP-dominated panel

Jan 31

Jan 31 South Dakota House Republicans show support for child marriage by killing bipartisan bill in GOP-dominated panel

More turmoil, as South Dakota Democratic Party recalls Minnehaha County party official Sheldon Osborn

Jan 30

Jan 30 More turmoil, as South Dakota Democratic Party recalls Minnehaha County party official Sheldon Osborn

As bill moves forward, Teamsters and South Dakota Police Officers Association say self-driving cars dangerous

Jan 29

Jan 29 As bill moves forward, Teamsters and South Dakota Police Officers Association say self-driving cars dangerous

Dusty Johnson says he is doing a swell job in Congress — and he’s using your tax dollars to try to convince you of that

Jan 28

Jan 28 Dusty Johnson says he is doing a swell job in Congress — and he’s using your tax dollars to try to convince you of that

Gov. Kristi Noem gleefully offers to bring razor wire to southern border, ignoring the deaths and misery

Jan 27

Jan 27 Gov. Kristi Noem gleefully offers to bring razor wire to southern border, ignoring the deaths and misery

Why the hypocrisy? If the state of South Dakota can support church schools, it should do the same for public schools

Jan 26

Jan 26 Why the hypocrisy? If the state of South Dakota can support church schools, it should do the same for public schools

S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. Senate minority leader Nesiba:

Jan 25

Jan 25 S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. Senate minority leader Nesiba:

S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. House minority leader Lesmeister:

Jan 25

Jan 25 S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. House minority leader Lesmeister:

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