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.

A Veterans Day reflection: That’s me up there. It’s 1967 and Lance Corporal John Tsitrian is in Dong Ha, Vietnam.

Nov 11

Nov 11 A Veterans Day reflection: That’s me up there. It’s 1967 and Lance Corporal John Tsitrian is in Dong Ha, Vietnam.

S.D. Democratic Party officials look back on another rough election night, hope for better days in the future

Nov 10

Nov 10 S.D. Democratic Party officials look back on another rough election night, hope for better days in the future

Former Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen has some burning questions in the wake of the disastrous 2024 election results

Nov 9

Nov 9 Former Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen has some burning questions in the wake of the disastrous 2024 election results

2024 Election night nightmare evokes painful memories of bygone elections: 1980, 2000 and 2016

Nov 8

Nov 8 2024 Election night nightmare evokes painful memories of bygone elections: 1980, 2000 and 2016

Weiland: Reproductive rights supporters of defeated Amendment G should not despair. They have sparked a movement.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Weiland: Reproductive rights supporters of defeated Amendment G should not despair. They have sparked a movement.

Dakotans For Health

The people have spoken. On economics, we’ll have to navigate through a period of uncertainty, tariffs and taxes

Nov 6

Nov 6 The people have spoken. On economics, we’ll have to navigate through a period of uncertainty, tariffs and taxes

Election Day arrives with doubts about the outcome — and legitimate concerns about the safety of the nation

Nov 5

Nov 5 Election Day arrives with doubts about the outcome — and legitimate concerns about the safety of the nation

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?