SD: Civil Rights
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 …
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 …
SCOTUS Decision Prompts Concerns about Tribal Sovereignty
Tribal advocates are closely analyzing the potential impact of a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling dealing with state investigations of certain crimes on …
Special SD Legislative Session Planned on Abortion Policy
The South Dakota state Legislature is expected to convene in a special session to reassess abortion laws. Gov. Kristi Noem vowed to call the special …
SD to Revisit Juvenile Justice Reform
This summer, South Dakota lawmakers are looking at a range of issues tied to the state's correctional system. That includes another dive into efforts …
Importance of Local Elections Highlighted in SD
On April 12, municipalities across South Dakota will be holding local elections. A statewide group is encouraging participation through an outreach …
Family Visits for People in Jail Seen as Key to Success
As holiday celebrations continue, groups that study issues in prisons say families with a loved one who's incarcerated should make attempts to …
Advocates: SD's Redistricting Needs to Catch Up with Diversity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - When South Dakota voters head to the polls next year, they'll decide on candidates hoping to serve newly drawn legislative …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
PIERRE, S.D. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
Sioux Falls Museum Elevates Stories Behind SD's Black History
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota might not come up as often as other states when learning about Black History Month. But a museum in Sioux Falls is …