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Brett refers to drag as “a critique on gender norms” and affirms that it holds a certain view on what people think gender norms should be. He told the Argus Leader last year that “banning drag goes against decades of precedent from the Supreme Court — you just can’t do that.” 

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We don’t co-parent with our legislators. Why are they making medical decisions for our kids?

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.

No matter how big or small the threat, we must ensure our First Amendment protections remain robust.

Carter is a senior majoring in political science and strategic communication at the University of South Dakota and advocacy intern for the ACLU of South Dakota.

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

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.

Practice legislative lingo in your everyday conversation.