Today makes 5 years since The Standard went live. Can you help us stay independent, outspoken and free?

As our readers know, The South Dakota Standard hasn’t been shy about expressing itself on issues that matter. Tom Lawrence and I, along with knowledgeable and articulate contributors from throughout the state, have been speaking out on a wide range of subjects over the years, expressing pointed and progressive opinions that are backed by facts.

We’ve been able to do this without charging our readers anything to pull up our site. With many thanks to our financial supporters who’ve kept this venture going, we hope you’ll consider being part of the process that makes The Standard possible.

We’re not for sale to advertisers or political backers and we’re asking you to help us keep it that way.

If you’d like to contribute to this venture in independent political and social commentary, you can do so easily and safely by clicking on the PayPal “donate” button on your right.

If you’d care to contribute by sending a check, please make it out to The South Dakota Standard and mail it ℅ John Tsitrian   6144 Wildwood Drive  Rapid City, SD 57702. Tom Lawrence and I thank you for your support.  John Tsitrian