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.

S.D. Democrats enjoyed Walz at McGovern Day event, but other candidates would make stronger choice in 2028

Jul 18

Jul 18 S.D. Democrats enjoyed Walz at McGovern Day event, but other candidates would make stronger choice in 2028

Do the political biases of financial planners shape their advice? It’s possible. Markets can be viewed through partisan lenses.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Do the political biases of financial planners shape their advice? It’s possible. Markets can be viewed through partisan lenses.

Despite not winning a statewide race since 2008, South Dakota Democratic Party leaders feel optimistic

Jul 16

Jul 16 Despite not winning a statewide race since 2008, South Dakota Democratic Party leaders feel optimistic

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says Democrats need a winner in '28 ... but it won’t be me

Jul 15

Jul 15 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says Democrats need a winner in '28 ... but it won’t be me

Other leaders have seized power. Consider India’s 1975 “constitutional dictatorship.” How can we prevent it here?

Jul 14

Jul 14 Other leaders have seized power. Consider India’s 1975 “constitutional dictatorship.” How can we prevent it here?

To cease and desist or not to cease and desist, that is the question. Same goes for other government-ordered directives.

Jul 13

Jul 13 To cease and desist or not to cease and desist, that is the question. Same goes for other government-ordered directives.

An encounter with a small business owner victimized by Republican trade and tariff policies is very revealing

Jul 12

Jul 12 An encounter with a small business owner victimized by Republican trade and tariff policies is very revealing

Coulter’s ignorant, hateful comment (“we didn’t kill enough Indians”) echoes shameful words from our past

Jul 11

Jul 11 Coulter’s ignorant, hateful comment (“we didn’t kill enough Indians”) echoes shameful words from our past

When economic facts become political opinions: A financial advisor’s dilemma in our hyper-politicized economy

Jul 10

Jul 10 When economic facts become political opinions: A financial advisor’s dilemma in our hyper-politicized economy

We're facing a compelling question in this time of division and unrest: Christian first or American first?

Jul 9

Jul 9 We're facing a compelling question in this time of division and unrest: Christian first or American first?

Laura Armstrong

How not to rapidly rework an economy: radical policies in Mao’s China and Stalin’s USSR created mass famines

Jul 8

Jul 8 How not to rapidly rework an economy: radical policies in Mao’s China and Stalin’s USSR created mass famines

What are you listening to? Music veteran David Hersrud launches column about Music That Doesn’t Suck

Jul 7

Jul 7 What are you listening to? Music veteran David Hersrud launches column about Music That Doesn’t Suck

After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others

Jul 6

Jul 6 After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others

On dismantling USAID: What happened to the American soul? Why has cruelty gained such a firm grip?

Jul 5

Jul 5 On dismantling USAID: What happened to the American soul? Why has cruelty gained such a firm grip?

America’s birth is proof we overcame long odds to become who we are. We can do so again. Happy 4th of July

Jul 4

Jul 4 America’s birth is proof we overcame long odds to become who we are. We can do so again. Happy 4th of July

As more natural disasters strike and labor shortages develop, the loss of immigrant workers will be felt deeply

Jul 3

Jul 3 As more natural disasters strike and labor shortages develop, the loss of immigrant workers will be felt deeply

What’s happening in this country doesn’t feel like winning — when are we going to say enough is enough?

Jul 2

Jul 2 What’s happening in this country doesn’t feel like winning — when are we going to say enough is enough?

Laura Armstrong

South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby doesn’t have the stomach for the “wurst” way to spend the 4th of July

Jul 1

Jul 1 South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby doesn’t have the stomach for the “wurst” way to spend the 4th of July

Trump’s legacy of cruelty and callousness on full display after assassination of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

Jun 30

Jun 30 Trump’s legacy of cruelty and callousness on full display after assassination of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

Rep. Johnson voted yes on the “big, beautiful” budget bill, but the bill is bad for South Dakota’s quality of life

Jun 29

Jun 29 Rep. Johnson voted yes on the “big, beautiful” budget bill, but the bill is bad for South Dakota’s quality of life