News & Commentary
Jan 23, 2017
South Dakota’s Pseudo-Science Bill is Not Good for Students
South Dakota is fighting to rise from the dubious title of last in the nation for education – so why are our politicians spending so much of their time trying to undermine science education around the state?
Jan 11, 2017
UPDATED: Get Involved! Plan to Attend a Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel Near You.
Plan now to attend a Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel: Legislative Coffees and/or Cracker Barrels are held in communities across the state and are attended by the Senators and Representatives who represent that district. These events are a great opportunity to show up and ask questions of your legislators throughout the session. Attend your Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel to let your elected officials know that you're paying attention this session!
Jan 04, 2017
Legislatures Gear Up to Target Transgender People. We Gear Up to Fight Back.
In Alabama, Texas, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, and more, bills have been pre-filed or lawmakers have announced their plans to file bills that target transgender individuals for discrimination. Unconstitutional, unenforceable, and harmful, these bills send the message to trans people that our very existence is a problem for the lawmakers charged with protecting us.
Dec 13, 2016
Volunteer with the ACLU of South Dakota this Legislative Session
Sign up to volunteer with the ACLU of South Dakota, and commit to showing up in Pierre, at local legislative coffees, and school board meetings!
Dec 07, 2016
ACLU Remarks on Human Rights Watch Report on LGBT Youth in US Schools
Today, Human Rights Watch announced the launch of a report "Like Walking Through a Hailstorm: Discrimination against LGBT Youth in US Schools" which documents problems facing LGBT students. Both the ACLU of South Dakota and the Center for Equality were invited to speak at the press conference.
Dec 05, 2016
Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock this Weekend
A veteran from Minnesota explains why he's standing with Standing Rock.
Nov 25, 2016
How Many Law Enforcement Agencies Does It Take to Subdue a Peaceful Protest?
A bill signed into law by President Bill Clinton about 20 years ago created an interstate agreement for emergency management. That agreement helped bring law enforcement agents from 10 states (including South Dakota) to the site of protests by the Standing Rock Sioux against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.
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