News & Commentary
Aug 09, 2019
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
Apr 16, 2019
'We Aren’t Outside Agitators. We are Right Here on Main Street.'
Our voices won’t be silenced. Our sacred lands are too important.
By Nick Tilsen
Mar 21, 2019
Advocacy: What is it?
Definitions may vary, but one thing remains constant, its importance.
Mar 21, 2019
Advocacy: Why Do It?
Every single elected official whether they're in Congress or the Legislature, should answer to their constituents.
Mar 19, 2019
ACLU of South Dakota: Media Requests
Looking for a social justice perspective on your story?
Mar 12, 2019
Our Voices Won't Be Silenced: Will Yours?
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.
By Libby Skarin
Jan 16, 2019
On Politics: We must remain calm and work together
Hostilities are on the rise, but we must remain calm and work together.
By Libby Skarin
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