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.

All by Tom Lawrence

Cold morning does not dissuade Sioux Falls crowd from sending heated message to Trump, Musk

Apr 6

Apr 6 Cold morning does not dissuade Sioux Falls crowd from sending heated message to Trump, Musk

Trump not the first president to ponder a third term: A look at the leaders who weren’t ready to surrender power

Apr 4

Apr 4 Trump not the first president to ponder a third term: A look at the leaders who weren’t ready to surrender power

Twins’ original owner Griffith was a colorful, controversial figure, the first in a line of headline-making owners.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Twins’ original owner Griffith was a colorful, controversial figure, the first in a line of headline-making owners.

Al Simpson was a Republican who served his nation, not just his party. John Thune should learn that lesson

Mar 15

Mar 15 Al Simpson was a Republican who served his nation, not just his party. John Thune should learn that lesson

The time has come to pull the plug on Daylight Saving Time: Health problems, crashes and more reasons to end it

Mar 9

Mar 9 The time has come to pull the plug on Daylight Saving Time: Health problems, crashes and more reasons to end it

Many, both in and out of government, will suffer from Trump’s deep cuts in federal staffing and spending.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Many, both in and out of government, will suffer from Trump’s deep cuts in federal staffing and spending.

Egg prices are no yolk — we must turn to tighter biosecurity to deal with bird flu and get prices back to normal

Feb 26

Feb 26 Egg prices are no yolk — we must turn to tighter biosecurity to deal with bird flu and get prices back to normal

Known for his namesake lake, Sen. Francis Case set a standard for courage & integrity that S.D. GOP politicians should heed

Feb 21

Feb 21 Known for his namesake lake, Sen. Francis Case set a standard for courage & integrity that S.D. GOP politicians should heed

Editorial cartoons have historically played a vital role in journalism, but are sadly being pushed out of the picture

Feb 16

Feb 16 Editorial cartoons have historically played a vital role in journalism, but are sadly being pushed out of the picture

Super Bowl Saturday: Move the big game up a day — and let people rest and recover on Sunday. Part 4

Feb 9

Feb 9 Super Bowl Saturday: Move the big game up a day — and let people rest and recover on Sunday. Part 4

Missing a brother on Super Sunday, 2024,while watching the game and reflecting on gains and losses. Part 3

Feb 9

Feb 9 Missing a brother on Super Sunday, 2024,while watching the game and reflecting on gains and losses. Part 3

In the 1960s South Dakotans played a crucial role in creating Miami Dolphins, forming modern NFL . Part 2

Feb 9

Feb 9 In the 1960s South Dakotans played a crucial role in creating Miami Dolphins, forming modern NFL . Part 2

Kansas City Chiefs have emerged from long dry spell to become the NFL’s dominant team. A super Sunday special, Part 1

Feb 9

Feb 9 Kansas City Chiefs have emerged from long dry spell to become the NFL’s dominant team. A super Sunday special, Part 1

Who decides what is country music? Beyoncé’s Grammy win for ‘Cowboy Carter’ sparks online controversy

Feb 7

Feb 7 Who decides what is country music? Beyoncé’s Grammy win for ‘Cowboy Carter’ sparks online controversy

Noem departs Pierre, headed to Washington to serve in Trump's cabinet. She leaves behind a rocky record

Jan 25

Jan 25 Noem departs Pierre, headed to Washington to serve in Trump's cabinet. She leaves behind a rocky record

Leonard Peltier: Life behind bars is ‘miserable’ but he has not given up hope of being free some day. Part 5

Jan 25

Jan 25 Leonard Peltier: Life behind bars is ‘miserable’ but he has not given up hope of being free some day. Part 5

Remembering FBI Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams, who were shot to death on June 26, 1975. Part 4

Jan 24

Jan 24 Remembering FBI Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams, who were shot to death on June 26, 1975. Part 4

Former federal judge who once sentenced people to long prison terms now working to free Peltier. Part 3

Jan 23

Jan 23 Former federal judge who once sentenced people to long prison terms now working to free Peltier. Part 3

Famous allies advocate for Leonard Peltier’s freedom. The FBI and a group of former agents push back. Part 2

Jan 22

Jan 22 Famous allies advocate for Leonard Peltier’s freedom. The FBI and a group of former agents push back. Part 2

After nearly half a century in custody for a murder he says he didn't commit, Leonard Peltier sentence commuted. Part 1

Jan 21

Jan 21 After nearly half a century in custody for a murder he says he didn't commit, Leonard Peltier sentence commuted. Part 1

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