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With many historic events in this country, key players in movement and moments that define us are often overlooked or forgotten. It’s time to change that.

Wanapin sapa win (Dawnee LeBeau) is a independent visual storyteller, an avid gardener, coordinator, and small business owner of Kikta’.

We spoke to folks in South Dakota who are passionate about being involved in local politics. Over the next few months, we’re highlighting their stories on our We the People blog series to show how everyone has the ability to change their community for the better.

Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU When

"In my experience, it’s rare that any single person in the legal system, whether a cop, a prosecutor, or a judge, thinks to check back in on people after their cases conclude."

Sanjali De Silva, Communications Intern Desp

The documentary shows the hard, exhausting work of fighting for civil and human rights.

This elected official holds the power to inform and educate voters in their respective counties on upcoming elections, their rights as voters, and more. Get to know them!

COVID-19 highlighted the need for universal access to no-excuse vote by mail. For many voters with disabilities, vote by mail has always been the safest and most accessible way to cast a ballot, because it allows them to avoid the challenges of getting to the polls, waiting in line, and facing physical barriers at the polling place. While in-person polling places are required to be fully accessible, we still see violations such as lack of ramps or elevators, voting machines not properly set up, and facilities without adequate signage indicating accessible routes or parking.