News & Commentary
Sep 01, 2020
Indigenous Justice Cohort: Wanbli Seya
Wanbli Ceya, which means crying eagle in Lakota, joined us earlier this summer to share his experience with our Indigenous Justice Cohort lead by Candi Brings Plenty.
Sep 01, 2020
The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won’t Talk About
Day after day, night after night, protesters have been taking to the streets since the police killing of George Floyd.
Aug 28, 2020
College Athletes and the Systems That Silence Them
Sports have long been an arena where civil rights and civil liberties questions have taken center stage: Track and field star Tommie Smith raised his fist for racial justice on the 1968 Olympic podium. Tennis great Billie Jean King fought for equal pay for women. Olympic runner Caster Semana challenged intersex bigotry to be able to compete. And of course, NBA players organized a strike this week in protest of the killing by police of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Aug 27, 2020
TAKE ACTION: Call Mayor TenHaken And Ask For Additional Ballot Drop Boxes
To reduce long lines on Election Day and help keep voters safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, join us and urge Mayor Paul TenHaken to reconsider placing secure absentee ballot drop boxes in Sioux Falls.
Aug 24, 2020
What’s it Like to be in Immigration Lockup During a Pandemic?
In recent weeks, the ACLU interviewed a number of immigrants who were released from detention due to concerns over the COVID-19 crisis. They shared the following stories of what it was like to be incarcerated in an immigration detention facility during the pandemic.
Aug 20, 2020
Vote Absentee Like Your Rights Depend On It
Issues you care about are on the ballot this year. Make your voice heard!
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