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Every single elected official whether they're in Congress or the Legislature, should answer to their constituents.

Definitions may vary, but one thing remains constant, its importance.

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Last week, just days after its last-minute introduction by Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Legislature passed Senate Bill 189, legislation that threatens freedom of speech and takes aim at protests that could occur around the Keystone XL pipeline.

A renowned comic living in Rapid City, Caitlin Monahan swings into our We the People blog today to share her stories about life in Mongolia, her love for the arts, and her passion for advocacy in South Dakota.

Oliver Dickman could be described as an “accidental advocate.” As a senior in high school, Oliver spends his days studying, getting involved with his school’s theater program, hanging out with friends and working.

The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy and at the core of the First Amendment.

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