News & Commentary

Keatyn Wede is going to change the world someday. Strike that. She’s already making change.

There’s so much out there that that needs to change, and nothing will change unless we do something about it.

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 are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties across the Midwest and beyond.

If South Dakota is really open for business, it better be open to all.

The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two suggest that the court has reached a stalemate

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.

Last August, a federal court found that those supporting an Idaho ban on trans student athletes had no evidence to support their claims.

People who typically don’t get involved in politics have signed on to letters calling for the Governor to veto House Bill 1217.

South Dakota Legislators will be voting on House Bill 1217 on Monday. Act Now to stop this policy once and for all.