State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives

Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.

Sarah McBride.

Trans Girls Are Girls: Veto House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won’t help South Dakotans. This policy must be stopped, Governor Noem has the power to do that.

By Jett Jonelis

ACT NOW: Demand Gov. Noem veto House Bill 1217

Fairness in Women’s Sports Won’t be Achieved with House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won't protect anyone.

By Jett Jonelis

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ACT NOW: Help End House Bill 1217

South Dakota has revived House Bill 1217 via smoke-out. Act now to stop it once and for all.

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Download or print your signs for South Dakota's first statewide protest against anti-trans bills 

Send the message to state lawmakers: TRANS PEOPLE BELONG HERE. 

Download your virtual protest sign

I Am Who I Am and I Deserve an ID to Match

Having an accurate ID should be a right for everybody, whether you’re trans, cis, or nonbinary. 

Erica Aries.

State Lawmakers Need to Focus on Real Issues, Not Discriminatory Policies

Issues that matter most to South Dakotans are once again being ignored as some lawmakers introduce discriminatory legislation that’s strikingly similar to bills that were defeated in past legislative sessions.

SOUTH DAKOTA LAWMAKERS: Focus on real issues not discriminatory policies.

A better South Dakota, one letter at a time

Letters and post cards to your elected officials are one of the impactful components of grassroots advocacy. 

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Contact Your Representatives Effectively

The South Dakota Legislative Session has started, here's how you can make a difference.

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