We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota. Together, we can create a South Dakota where everyone's civil liberties are protected and respected.
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Megan Skaff doesn’t do party politics. “Red and blue are just colors,” she says. Instead, Skaff prefers to look at the issues. She’s particularly passionate about reproductive freedom, racial justice, and immigrants’ rights.
While Jett Jonelis is new to the ACLU and to South Dakota, they’re no stranger to making change. They're particularly passionate about criminal justice reform and helping people realize their potential as activists.
We spoke to folks in South Dakota who are passionate about being involved in local politics. Over the next few months, we’re highlighting their stories on our We the People blog series to show how everyone has the ability to change their community for the better.
Jacquelinee A. Provencio (Jaci) joins us on our We the People blog fresh off volunteering with two phone banks in Sioux Falls. Read more to see why she encourages people to get involved and bring their family, too.
A dedicated nationwide ACLU volunteer living in Sioux Falls, Alison jumps on our We the People blog today to share about college in Nebraska, her passion for smart justice, and why she thinks more people should give their time to causes they care about.
Mother, grandmother, wife, and lifelong South Dakotan. Nancy joins us on our We the People blog to share ways people can express their passion and get involved in their community today.