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Every single elected official whether they're in Congress or the Legislature, should answer to their constituents.

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Hostilities are on the rise, but we must remain calm and work together.

Derek Zomer is a higher education professional at one of South Dakota’s largest universities

On Saturday, we march.

Todd Allen Shellburg is the Show Director and Bartender at Club David in Sioux Falls. For the last 29 years, Todd is also known by another name on show nights, get to know him and his fabulous persona in our newest We the People blog.

Chriss Gooding is from Colorado Springs, Colo., and is currently a patient accounts representative at Avera in Sioux Falls. In his spare time, Chriss has volunteered with the ACLU of South Dakota at events like the Sidewalk Arts Festival.

Justice Horn is from Kansas City, Mo., and is currently a student athlete at Northern State University in Aberdeen where he focuses on building community.

Some of the jurors who imposed the death penalty on Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder, have said they thought the alternative — a life sentence served in a men’s prison — was something he would enjoy as a gay man.