The South Dakota Standard

Greetings.

Welcome to the launch of The South Dakota Standard! Tom Lawrence and I will bring you thoughts and ideas concerning issues pertinent to the health and well-being of our political culture. Feel free to let us know what you are thinking.

Celebrating the centennial of one of America's most recognized monuments: 100 years of Mount Rushmore

Jun 23

Jun 23 Celebrating the centennial of one of America's most recognized monuments: 100 years of Mount Rushmore

Pay attention to Bernie Sanders while he warns against America’s new ruling class and its major trait: Naked greed

Jun 22

Jun 22 Pay attention to Bernie Sanders while he warns against America’s new ruling class and its major trait: Naked greed

Brookings pastor Kline: We are in the midst of a battle for the soul of our nation. It’s a war we must win

Jun 21

Jun 21 Brookings pastor Kline: We are in the midst of a battle for the soul of our nation. It’s a war we must win

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is an ugly deal for South Dakotans who will face across-the-board cuts in healthcare funding

Jun 20

Jun 20 Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is an ugly deal for South Dakotans who will face across-the-board cuts in healthcare funding

Dr. Shannon Emry

Trump’s constant flip-flops remind me of a great old song. He’s a‘choo-choo that can’t find the station.’ He’s ‘Mr. In-between.'

Jun 19

Jun 19 Trump’s constant flip-flops remind me of a great old song. He’s a‘choo-choo that can’t find the station.’ He’s ‘Mr. In-between.'

The truth about tariffs: The Christmas fairy doesn't pay tariffs. You do. They're the taxes you don’t see when you pay them

Jun 18

Jun 18 The truth about tariffs: The Christmas fairy doesn't pay tariffs. You do. They're the taxes you don’t see when you pay them

Minnesota 'political assassinations' continue a pattern of deadly violence from some in the ‘pro-life’ movement

Jun 17

Jun 17 Minnesota 'political assassinations' continue a pattern of deadly violence from some in the ‘pro-life’ movement

Bengs: Dangerous rhetoric by President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Noem undermines rule of law

Jun 16

Jun 16 Bengs: Dangerous rhetoric by President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Noem undermines rule of law

With National Guard troops and Marines being deployed across the country, our democracy is at risk

Jun 15

Jun 15 With National Guard troops and Marines being deployed across the country, our democracy is at risk

A message to graduates: A college degree is valuable, but skilled trades also offer practical paths to success

Jun 14

Jun 14 A message to graduates: A college degree is valuable, but skilled trades also offer practical paths to success

We ignore history, but history and context matter — even in matters as seemingly trivial as email signature blocks

Jun 13

Jun 13 We ignore history, but history and context matter — even in matters as seemingly trivial as email signature blocks

During this turbulent time, a call for peaceful leadership: President Obama, lead a sit-in for change in Los Angeles

Jun 12

Jun 12 During this turbulent time, a call for peaceful leadership: President Obama, lead a sit-in for change in Los Angeles

Dr. Weiland: How HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health advocacy

Jun 11

Jun 11 Dr. Weiland: How HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health advocacy

State Rep. Muckey: Despite Trump’s initiatives, South Dakota is worth fighting for. We must not give up

Jun 10

Jun 10 State Rep. Muckey: Despite Trump’s initiatives, South Dakota is worth fighting for. We must not give up

We’re committed to providing our "tell it like it is"content and style freely and independently. Can you help us keep at it?

Jun 9

Jun 9 We’re committed to providing our "tell it like it is"content and style freely and independently. Can you help us keep at it?

As five Republicans jostle for South Dakota's gubernatorial nomination, it should be a fascinating family fight

Jun 8

Jun 8 As five Republicans jostle for South Dakota's gubernatorial nomination, it should be a fascinating family fight

John Cunningham

Once close pals, President Trump and Elon Musk were sure to clash, but will they be able to stay away from each other?

Jun 7

Jun 7 Once close pals, President Trump and Elon Musk were sure to clash, but will they be able to stay away from each other?

After the disappointing turnout in South Dakota's local elections, we must ask ourselves why people are ignoring them

Jun 6

Jun 6 After the disappointing turnout in South Dakota's local elections, we must ask ourselves why people are ignoring them

Laura Armstrong

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Our government’s cruel treatment of good people brings shame to the nation every day

Jun 5

Jun 5 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Our government’s cruel treatment of good people brings shame to the nation every day

New grassroots coalition opposes federal budget cuts that put 147,000 South Dakotans who rely on Medicaid at risk

Jun 4

Jun 4 New grassroots coalition opposes federal budget cuts that put 147,000 South Dakotans who rely on Medicaid at risk

Hands Off Medicaid