Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
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Legal Observer Training for Domestic Military Deployment

Protest has been a tried-and-true way to create change for centuries – and these days, more and more people are making their voices heard by marching in the streets. We love to see people exercising their First Amendment rights like this! The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly, after all, is critical to a functioning democracy. But lately, we've been subjected to escalating threats to our free society. We are up against a coordinated assault on the constitutional right to free speech and political dissent that has sustained American democracy for the past 238 years. Alarmingly, we're also witnessing the intrusion of military force into civilian life. Earlier this summer, the Trump administration deployed Marines and National Guard units to crack down on protests in Los Angeles and has thousands of Guard members patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C. The administration has signaled that this is just the start, with plans to deploy more troops onto American streets in cities across the country – possibly even in South Dakota. The need for legal observers is critical to deter unlawful governmental intervention at protests and document potential abuse of power during domestic military deployments. Will you help us defend our free society? By completing this training and joining the volunteer legal observer team in your part of the state, you can do your part to uphold the First Amendment. Register today!
Oct 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
Coffee and Conversation in Rapid City

Coffee & Conversation in Rapid City

Change happens in our communities when we talk to each other and share our ideas. Let’s talk in Rapid City over a great cup of coffee!
Apr 25, 2024 | 11:30 AM
Event | In-person
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Transcending Stigma: What Is Gender Policy?

"What Is Gender Policy?" will explore the uptick in legislation revolving around being transgender and constitutional rights.
Apr 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Trans Rights Letter Writing Party

Join the Clay County Democrats, Spectrum, and the ACLU of South Dakota for a collaborative letter writing party in support of trans rights.
Jan 26, 2024 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Live, Laugh, and Lobby: The ACLU's Citizen Lobbying Training

Join us and become a more confident citizen lobbyist!
Jan 04, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Repro Rights Roundup: Sioux Falls

Connect with abortion rights supporters while working to make change in South Dakota.
Aug 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
SD Horizontal Freedom to Decide

Let's Talk About Abortion Training

Abortion isn't the only right at stake.
Aug 23, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
SD Horizontal Freedom to Decide

Let's Talk About Abortion Training

Abortion isn't the only right at stake.
Aug 02, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Repro Rights Roundup MB Haskett

Repro Rights Roundup: Sioux Falls

Connect with abortion rights supporters while working to make change in South Dakota.
Jul 27, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
SD Horizontal Freedom to Decide

Let's Talk About Abortion

Abortion isn't the only right at stake.
Jul 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM