Decolonize Thanksgiving by Cultivating Authentic and Respectful Holiday Traditions

For many of us, continuing to participate in Thanksgiving with integrity means breaking with traditions that rely on fictionalized accounts of history.

Decolonize Thanksgiving: Honor Indigenous Peoples

In South Dakota, it's Native American Day, Not Columbus Day

Today, we honor great Native American leaders – not the other guy.

Native American Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures

Connect with Legislators at a Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel

Attending a Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel is a great way to get involved in your community and show South Dakota's lawmakers you're paying attention.

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Session Doesn’t Have to Be a Circus

It’s time for our legislators to mind their own business.

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The ACLU's 2024 Legislative Priorities

What happens during South Dakota’s annual legislative session has a deep and lasting impact on our communities. Here’s what’s on our agenda this year.

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A Year In Review with the ACLU

This year, we showed up.

By Janna Farley

SD Year in Review

UN Human Rights Committee to Review US Compliance with Civil and Political Rights Treaty

How will the United States protect Indigenous sacred sites and traditional ways of life?

By Janna Farley, Stephanie Amiotte

UN Human Rights Committee

In South Dakota, It’s Native American Day, Not Columbus Day

Today, we honor great Native American leaders – not the other guy.

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Add Civil Liberties Knowhow to Your Back-to-School Checklist  

In addition to those pencils and notebooks, keep a handy stock of important information about students’ rights so everyone can learn in a welcoming environment.

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