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The South Dakota Standard is an online platform for South Dakotans of all political and social views to address issues that affect the daily lives of our state's residents.

17/06/2025

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

Editors’ note: Vance Boelter has been charged with killing two people and trying to kill two others early Saturday. Boelter was heavily armed and disguised as a police officer when he attacked the state legislators at their homes, court records indicate. He had prepared a list of dozens

16/06/2025

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

Brian Bengs, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, retired U.S. Air Force JAG and former U.S. Air Force Academy, NATO School, and International Institute of Humanitarian Law instructor, issued a strong statement in response to recent alarming rhetoric from President Trump and Homelan

15/06/2025

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

It has been 60 years since National Guard troops were last deployed to any state against the wishes of that state’s governor. In the 1960s, during the Civil Rights revolution, Alabama Gov. George Wallace tried to forcibly obstruct the court-ordered integration of the University of Alabama. Most

14/06/2025

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

Across the country, members of the Class of 2025 have been hearing powerful messages from commencement speakers about purpose, ambition and changing the world. Graduation is a moment that calls for big dreams. There’s also another message I wish someone had delivered. This is what I would tell

13/06/2025

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

Editor’s note: I posted the title page of an early edition of Democracy in America to emphasize the fact that history does indeed matter. De Tocqueville’s classic study of early American democracy forecast warnings that have all too often materialized in this country. John Tsitrian Too ofte

12/06/2025

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

Barack Obama has recently been criticized for being virtually absent during the Trump-induced crisis that has been going on for months, and what is happening right now in Los Angeles could well lead to a conflagration that no American — regardless of political views — wants to see. Donald Trump

11/06/2025

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

As a physician committed to advocating for a healthier society and preventing disease, I find myself increasingly alarmed by the actions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. While the role is pivotal in shaping public health policy, Kennedy’s controversial views

10/06/2025

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

In South Dakota, we roll up our sleeves and get to work. We build businesses to solve problems. We raise families by balancing our budgets. We hold our communities together through service — whether in a volunteer fire department or on a local EMS crew . But there are things we can’t do alon

09/06/2025

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

Regular readers of The Standard know that since before the last election we’ve been alert to the political and economic uncertainties created in this new era of expanded Presidential influence and claims to authority. Our country’s historical, legal, and constitutional — some would add moral ....

08/06/2025

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

There are five probable Republican candidates for governor at this time. No Democrat sacrificial lamb has been offered as of yet. The declared or likely Republican candidates are Gov. Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen an

07/06/2025

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

Well, who could have seen that coming? Aside from everyone. President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman and future Bond villain Elon Musk had a falling out in recent days. They were once close pals, with Musk campaigning alongside Trump and donating millions of dollars to him. It was a

06/06/2025

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

The votes are in. New members of the Rapid City Common Council and school board have been elected. But before we move on, can we please talk about something too many people are ignoring? The voter turnout. Just days ago, we honored Memorial Day , a solemn occasion to remember the men and women w

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