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.

Brookings pastor Carl Kline: As the threats of 2025 approach, we will discover the true ethics of the American people

Dec 14

Dec 14 Brookings pastor Carl Kline: As the threats of 2025 approach, we will discover the true ethics of the American people

Trump's narrow victory margin isn't a mandate to alter our laws and otherwise rule by administrative fiat

Dec 13

Dec 13 Trump's narrow victory margin isn't a mandate to alter our laws and otherwise rule by administrative fiat

The filthy rich have their grubby hands firmly in control of our government What can we do to stop them?

Dec 12

Dec 12 The filthy rich have their grubby hands firmly in control of our government What can we do to stop them?

Vigilante ‘justice’ is a centuries-old American tradition, but it’s sad that many are celebrating a murder

Dec 11

Dec 11 Vigilante ‘justice’ is a centuries-old American tradition, but it’s sad that many are celebrating a murder

Trump’s plan for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants is likely to be a quagmire

Dec 10

Dec 10 Trump’s plan for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants is likely to be a quagmire

As year end draws near, Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains the value of an annual financial checkup

Dec 9

Dec 9 As year end draws near, Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains the value of an annual financial checkup

Rapid City attorney David Ganje: Nobody gets the war they want. The Alex Jones bankruptcy case is a perfect example

Dec 8

Dec 8 Rapid City attorney David Ganje: Nobody gets the war they want. The Alex Jones bankruptcy case is a perfect example

Heaven help John Thune — he may be the primary bulwark against President-elect Trump’s authoritarian impulses

Dec 7

Dec 7 Heaven help John Thune — he may be the primary bulwark against President-elect Trump’s authoritarian impulses

With no commercial or political overseers, The Standard remains independent in these uncertain times

Dec 6

Dec 6 With no commercial or political overseers, The Standard remains independent in these uncertain times

SDDP legislative leaders: Noem’s budget proposals weaken public education, ignore underserved communities

Dec 5

Dec 5 SDDP legislative leaders: Noem’s budget proposals weaken public education, ignore underserved communities

South Dakota Democratic Party

Larry Rhoden would be the third S.D. lieutenant governor to move up. The first two did not remain in their new office

Dec 4

Dec 4 Larry Rhoden would be the third S.D. lieutenant governor to move up. The first two did not remain in their new office

Spare me the faux outrage over President Biden pardoning his son, who was unfairly targeted for prosecution

Dec 3

Dec 3 Spare me the faux outrage over President Biden pardoning his son, who was unfairly targeted for prosecution

Trump’s tariff plan doesn't look promising for farmers already stuck with low prices and foreign competition

Dec 2

Dec 2 Trump’s tariff plan doesn't look promising for farmers already stuck with low prices and foreign competition

After Trump and a slew of far-right politicians took control in November, expect rough water in Pierre and Washington

Dec 1

Dec 1 After Trump and a slew of far-right politicians took control in November, expect rough water in Pierre and Washington

Who won the November election? As usual, it was the wealthy and powerful who really control the country

Nov 30

Nov 30 Who won the November election? As usual, it was the wealthy and powerful who really control the country

Brookings pastor Carl Kline on the lesson of Gandhi: Non-violence and the search for truth must be a way of life

Nov 29

Nov 29 Brookings pastor Carl Kline on the lesson of Gandhi: Non-violence and the search for truth must be a way of life

As you enjoy the turkey and trimmings, learn a little about the history, some of it tragic, of Thanksgiving

Nov 28

Nov 28 As you enjoy the turkey and trimmings, learn a little about the history, some of it tragic, of Thanksgiving

An ode to Thanksgiving, a most peaceful and relaxing holiday, not just a stop between Halloween and Christmas

Nov 27

Nov 27 An ode to Thanksgiving, a most peaceful and relaxing holiday, not just a stop between Halloween and Christmas

RFK Jr., as Sec’y. of Health and Human Services, will run the FDA. That isn't sitting well in agricultural circles.

Nov 26

Nov 26 RFK Jr., as Sec’y. of Health and Human Services, will run the FDA. That isn't sitting well in agricultural circles.

South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby tells about Girl Scouts and their mission to serve by selling cookies

Nov 25

Nov 25 South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby tells about Girl Scouts and their mission to serve by selling cookies