We the People: Blog

The ACLU of South Dakota works in communities, legislatures, and courts to preserve the rights and liberties enshrined by state and federal constitutions.

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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We the People: Todd Kruse

Todd Kruse is the vice president of Sioux Falls Pride and a 2018 Election Day volunteer with the ACLU of South Dakota.

November 5, 2018

We the People: Todd Allen Shellburg aka Brittany Brooks

Todd Allen Shellburg is the Show Director and Bartender at Club David in Sioux Falls. For the last 29 years, Todd is also known by another name on show nights, get to know him and his fabulous persona in our newest We the People blog.

October 24, 2018

We the People: Braden Bradfield

Braden Bradfield is a business owner, passionate advocate for civil liberties, and the 2018 Cheers to Liberty emcee.

October 15, 2018

We the People: Reina 'Boots' Parker

Reina 'Boots' Parker is the Community Action Liaison for Sioux Falls Pride, formerly the Center for Equality. Boots advocates across the state for LGTBQ equality through eduation and community based events and programming.

October 8, 2018

We the People: Joshua Leland Penrod

Joshua is an independent bookstore manager with a passion for LGBTQ equality. In 2018, Joshua was a part of planning Pierre's first LGBTQ Pride Festival, marking the state's first Capital Pride.

October 8, 2018

We the People: Chriss Gooding

Chriss Gooding is from Colorado Springs, Colo., and is currently a patient accounts representative at Avera in Sioux Falls. In his spare time, Chriss has volunteered with the ACLU of South Dakota at events like the Sidewalk Arts Festival.

October 2, 2018