News & Commentary

Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without political interference and with the support of family and their health care providers.

Nearly 50 trained election observers monitored Election Day locations in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen to watch for any issues that would disenfranchise voters, including questions about individual voter eligibility and mass challenges to absentee ballots.

In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to execute the largest mass deportation plan in U.S. history.

As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.

Anna Bottesini wants to make a positive difference in the world. The University of South Dakota student is already taking steps to reach that goal with her advocacy efforts.

No matter the challenge, our commitment to making the promise of democracy real for all South Dakotans has not wavered.

During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.

On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is normal.

How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.