I’m not the first person to come out from a Mormon community and I won’t be the last

Adam Bair, current South Dakotan and former Idahoan, shared their journey of coming out in a deeply religious community in hopes to inspire LGBTQ+ people to live confidently in who they are. 

By Adam Bair

Mormon Church

South Dakota Governor Drops Anti-Protest Laws in Settlement Agreement with ACLU

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg backed down from their unconstitutional attempts to silence protesters.

A victory for free speech

What do you want to see the ACLU do in South Dakota?

Anpetu Waśté, it's nice to meet you! I'm Candi.

By Candi Brings Plenty

Hunting land

We the People: Nancy Jorgensen

Mother, grandmother, wife, and lifelong South Dakotan. Nancy joins us on our We the People blog to share ways people can express their passion and get involved in their community today.

we the people

Our Voices Won’t Be Silenced: Federal Court Blocks S.D. Laws Suppressing Pipeline Protests

By granting this preliminary injunction, the court recognizes that these vague and overbroad laws threaten the First Amendment rights of South Dakotans on every side of the issue.

"This Law Hurts" sign held by a child

Why Celebrate Constitution Day?

Let's talk about our nation's founding documents.

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Your Right to Free Expression

Getting an education isn't just about books and grades - student's are also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation.

SD School of Mines

Students: Know Your Rights

Students still have a voice in how they are treated by school and law enforcement officials.

Know your rights

South Dakota can cut its prison population in half by 2025. Here's how.

Ultimately, a smarter criminal justice system is up to South Dakota’s voters, policymakers, communities, and criminal justice advocates as they move forward with the urgent work of ending the state’s obsession with mass incarceration.

By Libby Skarin, Janna Farley

SD Prison