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.

Is there a middle left in ‘Middle America?’ The fate of South Dakota's Amendment G on election day may tell

Nov 4

Nov 4 Is there a middle left in ‘Middle America?’ The fate of South Dakota's Amendment G on election day may tell

Peter Stavrianos

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: We must send the Republican sheep who won’t stand up to Trump out to pasture

Nov 4

Nov 4 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: We must send the Republican sheep who won’t stand up to Trump out to pasture

The Aberdeen area once elected strong, smart leaders. On this election day it has a chance to do so again

Nov 4

Nov 4 The Aberdeen area once elected strong, smart leaders. On this election day it has a chance to do so again

Trump continues to promote them, but tariffs are the invisible tax that hits you at the checkout counter

Nov 3

Nov 3 Trump continues to promote them, but tariffs are the invisible tax that hits you at the checkout counter

Amendment G supporter Amanda Thronson, above, says a Halloween visitor invaded her home, terrorized daughter

Nov 3

Nov 3 Amendment G supporter Amanda Thronson, above, says a Halloween visitor invaded her home, terrorized daughter

Trust in our election process — and vote! In a tight election, voter turnout will likely decide many races

Nov 2

Nov 2 Trust in our election process — and vote! In a tight election, voter turnout will likely decide many races

Note to readers: I'm on a road trip for the next week or so. Postings may be sporadic for the next few days.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Note to readers: I'm on a road trip for the next week or so. Postings may be sporadic for the next few days.

Considering Donald Trump’s long, ugly record of behavior towards women, it’s apparent real men support Harris

Nov 1

Nov 1 Considering Donald Trump’s long, ugly record of behavior towards women, it’s apparent real men support Harris

It’s Halloween! In the Black Hills, Deadweird was filled with characters — and that made it a frightfully good time

Oct 31

Oct 31 It’s Halloween! In the Black Hills, Deadweird was filled with characters — and that made it a frightfully good time

How many pregnancies were the result of rapes? Alpha Board member, Weiland debate the number

Oct 30

Oct 30 How many pregnancies were the result of rapes? Alpha Board member, Weiland debate the number

Dr. Patti Giebink

Agricultural law professor lays it out: “A Donald Trump presidency would devastate rural America.” We concur.

Oct 29

Oct 29 Agricultural law professor lays it out: “A Donald Trump presidency would devastate rural America.” We concur.

Weiland: Overturning extreme abortion ban is a fight all South Dakotans must join by voting yes on Amendment G

Oct 28

Oct 28 Weiland: Overturning extreme abortion ban is a fight all South Dakotans must join by voting yes on Amendment G

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Can polls, economic indicators or betting markets predict election results?

Oct 27

Oct 27 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Can polls, economic indicators or betting markets predict election results?

A South Dakota mother’s wish: Pass Amendment G to protect women in our state and their right to choose

Oct 26

Oct 26 A South Dakota mother’s wish: Pass Amendment G to protect women in our state and their right to choose

Trump’s vicious statements about immigrants are racist — and might seriously damage economy

Oct 25

Oct 25 Trump’s vicious statements about immigrants are racist — and might seriously damage economy

Let’s not be fooled again — support property rights and vote against Referred Law 21 to stop CO2 pipelines

Oct 24

Oct 24 Let’s not be fooled again — support property rights and vote against Referred Law 21 to stop CO2 pipelines

Trump’s vile lies obscure reality that Haitian immigrants come to America for freedom and opportunity

Oct 23

Oct 23 Trump’s vile lies obscure reality that Haitian immigrants come to America for freedom and opportunity

Amendment G proponents are tired of the lies being spread about it. It’s time to refute them, one by one.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Amendment G proponents are tired of the lies being spread about it. It’s time to refute them, one by one.

Nancy Turbak Berry

Lies from Trump and Vance about Haitians mirror falsehoods about Somalis made in Aberdeen years ago

Oct 21

Oct 21 Lies from Trump and Vance about Haitians mirror falsehoods about Somalis made in Aberdeen years ago

Tim Johnson’s long, successful career, spanning four decades, proved a Democrat can win in South Dakota

Oct 20

Oct 20 Tim Johnson’s long, successful career, spanning four decades, proved a Democrat can win in South Dakota