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There's never been a more important time to speak up. Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Wow, that's terrible. I should really do something," after hearing about proposed legislation in Pierre or seeing the latest headlines about local politics? Well, you can definitely do something – and we're here to help. As we head into another year defending South Dakotans' rights and pushing for legislation that helps our communities thrive, we need you with us. Learn how to make your voice heard and develop your skills as an advocate during the ACLU's Citizen Lobbying Training.

Your signature tells Sioux Falls city leadership to adopt reasonable, time-bound steps now so investigations can proceed lawfully, budgets stay transparent, and our community stays strong.

Here we honor great Native American leaders – not that other guy.

Even though this sensitive information was exposed by mistake, the elected officials responsible for running our elections and keeping sensitive data confidential have an obligation to be transparent with impacted voters.