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.

In this era of political and market uncertainties, you can support the Standard's outspokenly independent voice

May 9

May 9 In this era of political and market uncertainties, you can support the Standard's outspokenly independent voice

Inside Alcatraz: The history of America’s most notorious prison as President Trump weighs reopening it

May 8

May 8 Inside Alcatraz: The history of America’s most notorious prison as President Trump weighs reopening it

Kahler: The U.S. Dollar's drop is more than trading floor dynamics. There is deeper damage done by a declining dollar.

May 7

May 7 Kahler: The U.S. Dollar's drop is more than trading floor dynamics. There is deeper damage done by a declining dollar.

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. is an apple that fell and rolled a long ways from a glorious tree

May 6

May 6 Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. is an apple that fell and rolled a long ways from a glorious tree

Just what the heck was it about anyway? After 50 years, a veteran reflects on the elusive explanation for the Vietnam war

May 5

May 5 Just what the heck was it about anyway? After 50 years, a veteran reflects on the elusive explanation for the Vietnam war

Jeff Brockelsby

Nikki Gronli: Packed town halls throughout the state remind us that the power belongs to you, not to them.

May 4

May 4 Nikki Gronli: Packed town halls throughout the state remind us that the power belongs to you, not to them.

Step up and help the Humane Society of the Black Hills build a strong shelter for animals that need help and a home

May 3

May 3 Step up and help the Humane Society of the Black Hills build a strong shelter for animals that need help and a home

Retired Air Force officer, former college prof Brian Bengs will run for U.S. Senate again — this time as an independent

May 2

May 2 Retired Air Force officer, former college prof Brian Bengs will run for U.S. Senate again — this time as an independent

Contrary to Elon Musk’s glib claims, Social Security is not a “Ponzi scheme,” it is a social contract that works

May 1

May 1 Contrary to Elon Musk’s glib claims, Social Security is not a “Ponzi scheme,” it is a social contract that works

Trump’s disregard for court order in Abrego Garcia deportation case is just another sign of our constitutional crisis

Apr 30

Apr 30 Trump’s disregard for court order in Abrego Garcia deportation case is just another sign of our constitutional crisis

Dakota State University must ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step aside as commencement speaker

Apr 29

Apr 29 Dakota State University must ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step aside as commencement speaker

Charlie Johnson

S.D. tourism likely to face a double whammy as Trump’s tariffs reduce foreign visitation and raise costs of supplies

Apr 28

Apr 28 S.D. tourism likely to face a double whammy as Trump’s tariffs reduce foreign visitation and raise costs of supplies

In an “us vs. them” world we need the joy of love and the power of empathy to guide our judgements and decisions

Apr 27

Apr 27 In an “us vs. them” world we need the joy of love and the power of empathy to guide our judgements and decisions

Christy Heacock

Dismal S.D. Democratic registration numbers tell the story. Lack of effective strategy makes bad situation worse.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Dismal S.D. Democratic registration numbers tell the story. Lack of effective strategy makes bad situation worse.

John Cunningham

Noem’s stolen purse just the latest in embarrassing headlines for Department of Homeland Security secretary

Apr 25

Apr 25 Noem’s stolen purse just the latest in embarrassing headlines for Department of Homeland Security secretary

When Republican Bill Janklow was in office he wasn’t afraid of town halls, unlike cowardly Republicans today

Apr 24

Apr 24 When Republican Bill Janklow was in office he wasn’t afraid of town halls, unlike cowardly Republicans today

An economist poses a question: What if Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell set a trap for Trump?

Apr 23

Apr 23 An economist poses a question: What if Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell set a trap for Trump?

Edward Lotterman

Pope Francis achieved greatness as an unflinching advocate in support of Earth, in support of nature

Apr 22

Apr 22 Pope Francis achieved greatness as an unflinching advocate in support of Earth, in support of nature

Rick Kahler: Laura Armstong asks what we stood for. A look at why the question still matters in your financial life

Apr 21

Apr 21 Rick Kahler: Laura Armstong asks what we stood for. A look at why the question still matters in your financial life

Laura Armstrong: What happened to what our country once stood for? Can we find our way back? Will we?

Apr 21

Apr 21 Laura Armstrong: What happened to what our country once stood for? Can we find our way back? Will we?

Laura Armstrong