SD: Social Justice
SD public defense duties shift from counties to state
South Dakota is creating an Office of Indigent Legal Services after House Bill 1057 passed the Legislature with nearly unanimous support this month…
South Dakota gets 'C-plus' grade for redistricting
A non-partisan political group is out with state-by-state grades for recent redistricting efforts, including South Dakota. Common Cause gives South …
Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?
When it comes to elections, all eyes are on the 2024 vote. Civic-engagement groups in South Dakota are trying to make sure people needing help with …
SCOTUS Ruling on College Admissions Felt by Tribal Education Leaders
Advocates for underrepresented college students continue to assess the fallout from last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with affirmative …
What's Next for SD After Ruling on Arkansas' Gender-Affirming Care Ban?
South Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is scheduled to go into effect on July 1. But opponents are looking into what the …
Wealth Grants Surface for Descendants of Slavery in North Central States
The upcoming Juneteenth holiday marks the kickoff of a new wealth building grant program for Black residents who are decedents of slavery in a few nor…
In SD, Complexities Surround Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …
SD's Neighbor Prepares to Serve as 'Trans Refuge' State
A new report found more than half of transgender youth in the U.S. have lost -- or are at risk of losing -- access to gender-affirming health care…
Backers of 'Open Primary' Plan for SD Continue Petition Rollout
In the coming months, South Dakotans will see outreach about some big changes potentially being ushered into the state's primary elections. This …
SD LGBTQ Voices on Colorado Shooting: 'It's a Thin Line'
The LGBTQ community continues to mourn those killed at a shooting at a Colorado nightclub over the weekend. In South Dakota, advocates said such …
Tribal Health Expert Discusses Medicaid Expansion in SD
In less than a week, South Dakota will learn whether voters support expanding Medicaid, where a researcher said approval would especially help tribal …
SD Holds First Public Hearing in Social Studies Standards Debate
A South Dakota education panel has kicked off the public-hearing phase in the state's latest effort to update social studies standards. Many …