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.

SD Democrats, who need to change their approach, are wrong to oppose open primary measure on November's ballot

Aug 13

Aug 13 SD Democrats, who need to change their approach, are wrong to oppose open primary measure on November's ballot

Lawyers, calling South Dakota’s abortion ban a ‘miscarriage of justice,’ form Lawyers for Freedom Amendment G

Aug 12

Aug 12 Lawyers, calling South Dakota’s abortion ban a ‘miscarriage of justice,’ form Lawyers for Freedom Amendment G

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While Kamala Harris sails steadfastly forward, Donald Trump is floundering and taking on water as his chances sink

Aug 11

Aug 11 While Kamala Harris sails steadfastly forward, Donald Trump is floundering and taking on water as his chances sink

Challenger Sheryl Johnson calls out incumbent Dusty’s defense of Roundup and Bayer/Monsanto

Aug 10

Aug 10 Challenger Sheryl Johnson calls out incumbent Dusty’s defense of Roundup and Bayer/Monsanto

50 years after Richard Nixon resigned under fire, a reflection on presidents exiting the stage under duress

Aug 9

Aug 9 50 years after Richard Nixon resigned under fire, a reflection on presidents exiting the stage under duress

Hoping for peace — we must celebrate compassion and love each other through challenging times

Aug 8

Aug 8 Hoping for peace — we must celebrate compassion and love each other through challenging times

Before you thank a veteran, consider your support for the candidate who called the fallen ‘suckers and losers’

Aug 7

Aug 7 Before you thank a veteran, consider your support for the candidate who called the fallen ‘suckers and losers’

Xcel’s proposal to renew license of its aging Monticello, Minnesota nuclear power plant raises eyebrows, questions

Aug 6

Aug 6 Xcel’s proposal to renew license of its aging Monticello, Minnesota nuclear power plant raises eyebrows, questions

Please, Dusty — no lectures on civility in politics. Your support for Trump overshadows such pieties

Aug 5

Aug 5 Please, Dusty — no lectures on civility in politics. Your support for Trump overshadows such pieties

A tale of two governors: Minnesota’s Walz shines by being himself, while Noem’s ambition reveals her true self

Aug 4

Aug 4 A tale of two governors: Minnesota’s Walz shines by being himself, while Noem’s ambition reveals her true self

Trump’s open racism is turning off voters, but SD politicians lack the decency to reject his hatred

Aug 3

Aug 3 Trump’s open racism is turning off voters, but SD politicians lack the decency to reject his hatred

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

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