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As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of South Dakota believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
Definitions may vary, but one thing remains constant, its importance.
Every single elected official whether they're in Congress or the Legislature, should answer to their constituents.
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Last week, just days after its last-minute introduction by Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Legislature passed Senate Bill 189, legislation that threatens freedom of speech and takes aim at protests that could occur around the Keystone XL pipeline.
A renowned comic living in Rapid City, Caitlin Monahan swings into our We the People blog today to share her stories about life in Mongolia, her love for the arts, and her passion for advocacy in South Dakota.
Oliver Dickman could be described as an “accidental advocate.” As a senior in high school, Oliver spends his days studying, getting involved with his school’s theater program, hanging out with friends and working.
