Tell Your Lawmakers: Support Trans Kids in 2024

Health care decisions belong to patients and their doctors – not politicians.

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We the People: Janna Farley

Self-awarded honor or not, being a mom is why Janna cares so much about the issues the ACLU fights for in the courts, in legislature, and in the community. 

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We the People: Kendra Gottsleben

"We all need to strive to create a society where everyone is embraced and empowered. All means all."

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How to be an Ally During and Beyond Pride Month  

Be proactive! Commit to rising up, showing up, and striving for a more inclusive South Dakota today and every day.  

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Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.

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Federal Agencies Seek to Protect Pactola Reservoir and Rapid Creek from Mining

The proposal should be expanded to defend the health, religious freedoms, and culture of the Indigenous Tribes.

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Protect Pactola

Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy

A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.

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What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.

A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.

NEWS: Supreme Court Restricts Affirmative Action Policies

The Court's ruling does not prohibit universities from considering an applicant's discussion of how race affected their life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise. Colleges can still consider race as long as they do so in this manner.

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