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 Jay Davis

Dusty Johnson misrepresents the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for all Americans to register to vote

Apr 14

Apr 14 Dusty Johnson misrepresents the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for all Americans to register to vote

As Trump grows more dictatorial, it’s time for Congress to assert its power and rein him in. Hear that, Dusty?

Mar 31

Mar 31 As Trump grows more dictatorial, it’s time for Congress to assert its power and rein him in. Hear that, Dusty?

America avoided a serious constitutional crisis during Watergate. We might not be so lucky this time

Feb 22

Feb 22 America avoided a serious constitutional crisis during Watergate. We might not be so lucky this time

Ken Martin of Minnesota, the new Democratic Party chair, must convince voters that the party has worthy ideas, plans

Feb 17

Feb 17 Ken Martin of Minnesota, the new Democratic Party chair, must convince voters that the party has worthy ideas, plans

President Trump and his minions want more babies in this country — if they are white and speak English

Feb 10

Feb 10 President Trump and his minions want more babies in this country — if they are white and speak English

As Trump's policies deny the existential threats of climate change, Alaskan Arctic is on the front lines of the controversy

Jan 31

Jan 31 As Trump's policies deny the existential threats of climate change, Alaskan Arctic is on the front lines of the controversy

As climate change worsens and environmental disasters ensue, denier Trump takes office

Jan 26

Jan 26 As climate change worsens and environmental disasters ensue, denier Trump takes office

Trump's narrow victory margin isn't a mandate to alter our laws and otherwise rule by administrative fiat

Dec 13

Dec 13 Trump's narrow victory margin isn't a mandate to alter our laws and otherwise rule by administrative fiat

Make your support for Lake Pactola and Rapid Creek clear to protect recreation and quality drinking water

Nov 19

Nov 19 Make your support for Lake Pactola and Rapid Creek clear to protect recreation and quality drinking water

Trust in our election process — and vote! In a tight election, voter turnout will likely decide many races

Nov 2

Nov 2 Trust in our election process — and vote! In a tight election, voter turnout will likely decide many races

Trump’s vicious statements about immigrants are racist — and might seriously damage economy

Oct 25

Oct 25 Trump’s vicious statements about immigrants are racist — and might seriously damage economy

Tim Johnson’s long, successful career, spanning four decades, proved a Democrat can win in South Dakota

Oct 20

Oct 20 Tim Johnson’s long, successful career, spanning four decades, proved a Democrat can win in South Dakota

South Dakota Republicans trying new way to limit access to Medicaid with Amendment F on November ballot

Sep 20

Sep 20 South Dakota Republicans trying new way to limit access to Medicaid with Amendment F on November ballot

Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

Sep 2

Sep 2 Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

As presidential campaign reaches stretch run, former president Donald Trump’s criminal calendar is packed

Aug 27

Aug 27 As presidential campaign reaches stretch run, former president Donald Trump’s criminal calendar is packed

Xcel’s proposal to renew license of its aging Monticello, Minnesota nuclear power plant raises eyebrows, questions

Aug 6

Aug 6 Xcel’s proposal to renew license of its aging Monticello, Minnesota nuclear power plant raises eyebrows, questions

Leading the charge on many issues, Rick Weiland has devoted decades to advocating for progressive policies in South Dakota

Jul 26

Jul 26 Leading the charge on many issues, Rick Weiland has devoted decades to advocating for progressive policies in South Dakota

Examining the issues as President Joe Biden and Democrats seek support while gearing up for 2024 campaign

Jun 30

Jun 30 Examining the issues as President Joe Biden and Democrats seek support while gearing up for 2024 campaign

Jun 11

Jun 11 Profile in courage? Hardly. Thune aspires to be Senate majority leader, so questions legitimacy of Trump’s convictions

Black Hills area GOP legislative candidates competing to see who can proclaim their Christianity the loudest

May 16

May 16 Black Hills area GOP legislative candidates competing to see who can proclaim their Christianity the loudest

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