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
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Join the conversation about abortion in South Dakota

Abortion isn't the only right at stake.
Jun 28, 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.
Jun 22, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Bigger Than Roe, More Than Mifepristone Abortion Rights Rally

Those of us who care about reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy need to get engaged despite all the barriers in our way. Let's rally for our rights!
Apr 15, 2023 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Session Confessions

So, what really happened in Pierre? Let’s discuss!
Mar 15, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Granite City Sioux Falls

Dine to Donate

Nov 03, 2022 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Our Bodies, Our Futures Rally

We won’t stop fighting for our ability to control our bodies and our futures.
Jul 10, 2022 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Outrage for Roe March and Rally

We won’t stop fighting for our ability to control our bodies and our futures.
Jul 10, 2022 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Power Hour

We all have the power to make a difference.
Jan 27, 2022 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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The Rise of Anti-Trans Legislation: Where It Came From and How to Stop It

Join a panel of experts from across the country for a deep dive into the origins of anti-trans legislation and why South Dakota regularly sees these policies proposed.
Jan 26, 2022 | 12:00 PM