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.

Since 2019, The Standard remains independent and free of corporate or political sponsorship. Can you help us stay that way?

Aug 2

Aug 2 Since 2019, The Standard remains independent and free of corporate or political sponsorship. Can you help us stay that way?

Why do voters support Trump? Brookings pastor Kline cites 10 reasons for their adoration of such a dangerous, deluded man

Aug 1

Aug 1 Why do voters support Trump? Brookings pastor Kline cites 10 reasons for their adoration of such a dangerous, deluded man

While Noem shot a dog, goat and herself in the foot, Tim Walz has been a smart and effective governor for Minnesota

Jul 31

Jul 31 While Noem shot a dog, goat and herself in the foot, Tim Walz has been a smart and effective governor for Minnesota

South Dakotans deserve the right to vote on abortion rights, so it’s time to end prolonged legal battle

Jul 30

Jul 30 South Dakotans deserve the right to vote on abortion rights, so it’s time to end prolonged legal battle

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler explains why giving via donor-advised funds is not just for the wealthy

Jul 29

Jul 29 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler explains why giving via donor-advised funds is not just for the wealthy

Q for J.D. Vance: Since when do biologically childless women have no stake in the future of this country?

Jul 28

Jul 28 Q for J.D. Vance: Since when do biologically childless women have no stake in the future of this country?

Those damn libtards! A satirical look at the woes and whines of conservatives who fear progressives

Jul 27

Jul 27 Those damn libtards! A satirical look at the woes and whines of conservatives who fear progressives

Leading the charge on many issues, Rick Weiland has devoted decades to advocating for progressive policies in South Dakota

Jul 26

Jul 26 Leading the charge on many issues, Rick Weiland has devoted decades to advocating for progressive policies in South Dakota

Group of physicians and health-care professionals join fight to restore reproductive rights, pass Freedom Amendment G

Jul 25

Jul 25 Group of physicians and health-care professionals join fight to restore reproductive rights, pass Freedom Amendment G

Dakotans For Health

Bye, Bob: A farewell toast to Bob Newhart, the brilliant button-down comedian, actor and writer

Jul 24

Jul 24 Bye, Bob: A farewell toast to Bob Newhart, the brilliant button-down comedian, actor and writer

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen recalls that during the 2007 flood, help came fast from Gov. Rounds and the National Guard.

Jul 23

Jul 23 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen recalls that during the 2007 flood, help came fast from Gov. Rounds and the National Guard.

President Biden once again made the correct choice for America — now it’s time to rally to defeat Trump

Jul 22

Jul 22 President Biden once again made the correct choice for America — now it’s time to rally to defeat Trump

President Biden has served nation long and well; Trump’s domination of Republican Party continues

Jul 21

Jul 21 President Biden has served nation long and well; Trump’s domination of Republican Party continues

Trump and his veep nominee Vance try to circumvent abortion controversy by making it a states’ rights issue

Jul 20

Jul 20 Trump and his veep nominee Vance try to circumvent abortion controversy by making it a states’ rights issue

Trump makes history with third straight nomination, but after a calm start, launches into usual divisive rhetoric

Jul 19

Jul 19 Trump makes history with third straight nomination, but after a calm start, launches into usual divisive rhetoric

S.D. Education Equity Coalition denounces exclusion of Indigenous perspectives at Civics and History Summit

Jul 18

Jul 18 S.D. Education Equity Coalition denounces exclusion of Indigenous perspectives at Civics and History Summit

South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby admits that she reuses her plastic cutlery. But don’t worry, she washes it first.

Jul 17

Jul 17 South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby admits that she reuses her plastic cutlery. But don’t worry, she washes it first.

Dakotans for Health: Judge’s ruling another win for direct democracy and reproductive rights in South Dakota

Jul 16

Jul 16 Dakotans for Health: Judge’s ruling another win for direct democracy and reproductive rights in South Dakota

Dakotans For Health

Democrats need to take spotlight off President Biden and allow Republicans to expose their extreme positions

Jul 15

Jul 15 Democrats need to take spotlight off President Biden and allow Republicans to expose their extreme positions

Trump assassination attempt was tragic but it was also a sign of our divisive politics and angry, violent country

Jul 14

Jul 14 Trump assassination attempt was tragic but it was also a sign of our divisive politics and angry, violent country