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.

How not to rapidly rework an economy: radical policies in Mao’s China and Stalin’s USSR created mass famines

Jul 8

Jul 8 How not to rapidly rework an economy: radical policies in Mao’s China and Stalin’s USSR created mass famines

What are you listening to? Music veteran David Hersrud launches column about Music That Doesn’t Suck

Jul 7

Jul 7 What are you listening to? Music veteran David Hersrud launches column about Music That Doesn’t Suck

After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others

Jul 6

Jul 6 After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others

On dismantling USAID: What happened to the American soul? Why has cruelty gained such a firm grip?

Jul 5

Jul 5 On dismantling USAID: What happened to the American soul? Why has cruelty gained such a firm grip?

America’s birth is proof we overcame long odds to become who we are. We can do so again. Happy 4th of July

Jul 4

Jul 4 America’s birth is proof we overcame long odds to become who we are. We can do so again. Happy 4th of July

As more natural disasters strike and labor shortages develop, the loss of immigrant workers will be felt deeply

Jul 3

Jul 3 As more natural disasters strike and labor shortages develop, the loss of immigrant workers will be felt deeply

What’s happening in this country doesn’t feel like winning — when are we going to say enough is enough?

Jul 2

Jul 2 What’s happening in this country doesn’t feel like winning — when are we going to say enough is enough?

Laura Armstrong

South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby doesn’t have the stomach for the “wurst” way to spend the 4th of July

Jul 1

Jul 1 South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby doesn’t have the stomach for the “wurst” way to spend the 4th of July

Trump’s legacy of cruelty and callousness on full display after assassination of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

Jun 30

Jun 30 Trump’s legacy of cruelty and callousness on full display after assassination of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

Rep. Johnson voted yes on the “big, beautiful” budget bill, but the bill is bad for South Dakota’s quality of life

Jun 29

Jun 29 Rep. Johnson voted yes on the “big, beautiful” budget bill, but the bill is bad for South Dakota’s quality of life

Trump’s latest broadside against Canada on dairy products is off base, reveals that he doesn’t know who pays tariffs.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Trump’s latest broadside against Canada on dairy products is off base, reveals that he doesn’t know who pays tariffs.

Brookings pastor Kline: When Trump evokes God after a military mission, it’s enough to make your soul spin

Jun 27

Jun 27 Brookings pastor Kline: When Trump evokes God after a military mission, it’s enough to make your soul spin

Want happier, healthier kids? Let them play outside with some supervision but mostly on their own

Jun 26

Jun 26 Want happier, healthier kids? Let them play outside with some supervision but mostly on their own

Sen. John Thune’s tax cuts for the wealthy will hurt South Dakotans. He isn’t solving a crisis. He’s creating one.

Jun 25

Jun 25 Sen. John Thune’s tax cuts for the wealthy will hurt South Dakotans. He isn’t solving a crisis. He’s creating one.

Trump has unveiled a large volume of Presidential Executive Orders that exist in a legal twilight zone

Jun 24

Jun 24 Trump has unveiled a large volume of Presidential Executive Orders that exist in a legal twilight zone

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.'