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.

Trump’s plan for tariffs is simple-minded and expensive to consumers. Many conservatives don't like it.

Sep 15

Sep 15 Trump’s plan for tariffs is simple-minded and expensive to consumers. Many conservatives don't like it.

Marine veteran: Trump disgraces himself with stunt at Arlington, attempts to exploit heroes’ deaths

Sep 14

Sep 14 Marine veteran: Trump disgraces himself with stunt at Arlington, attempts to exploit heroes’ deaths

Is inflation still a threat? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler exposes the surprising truth behind the numbers

Sep 13

Sep 13 Is inflation still a threat? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler exposes the surprising truth behind the numbers

As Leonard Peltier turns 80 in prison, Amnesty International asks President Biden to grant him clemency

Sep 12

Sep 12 As Leonard Peltier turns 80 in prison, Amnesty International asks President Biden to grant him clemency

Amnesty International

The tooth and nothing but the tooth: The twin torments of a dentist visit and moving into my new digs.

Sep 11

Sep 11 The tooth and nothing but the tooth: The twin torments of a dentist visit and moving into my new digs.

Take it from some of the top financial pros in the country. Trump's economic performance and proposals are a bust.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Take it from some of the top financial pros in the country. Trump's economic performance and proposals are a bust.

Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

Sep 9

Sep 9 Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Sep 8

Sep 8 South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Dakotans For Health

Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Sep 8

Sep 8 Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

Sep 7

Sep 7 Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Sep 7

Sep 7 SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Sep 6

Sep 6 Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

Sep 5

Sep 5 Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

Thanks to our supportive readers, The Standard is approaching its 5th year online and free to all. Can you help us keep going?

Sep 4

Sep 4 Thanks to our supportive readers, The Standard is approaching its 5th year online and free to all. Can you help us keep going?

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Amendment F supporters are wrong to accuse South Dakotans of not working hard enough

Sep 3

Sep 3 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Amendment F supporters are wrong to accuse South Dakotans of not working hard enough

Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

Sep 2

Sep 2 Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: Why it matters that a private equity firm could own your hospital

Sep 1

Sep 1 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: Why it matters that a private equity firm could own your hospital

SDDP: Thune, Rounds and Johnson take credit for federal funding of a water project they voted against

Aug 31

Aug 31 SDDP: Thune, Rounds and Johnson take credit for federal funding of a water project they voted against

Matter settled. Harris can hold her own in an interview. Last night she was clear, articulate and substantive.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Matter settled. Harris can hold her own in an interview. Last night she was clear, articulate and substantive.

Aug 29

Aug 29 RFK Jr.'s bizarre campaign that ended with a Trump endorsement further illustrates decline of the Kennedy brand