SD: Social Justice
SD voting advocates hope to avoid ballot challenges seen in primary
Just a few months after some South Dakota absentee ballots were illegally challenged, officials are concerned slow mail delivery could affect …
Group proposes changes, encourages use of Indigenous SD education standards
A team of educators and supporters recently proposed changes to South Dakota's framework for Indigenous education, making the lessons more accessible …
‘Tension, confusion’ around broadband access in Indian Country
Some federal incentives to bring internet access to Indian Country neglected to require tribal participation, according to a new report. The Federal …
More power to SD poll watchers this Election Day
A new South Dakota law will give poll watchers in the state more power on Election Day. Some say that could interfere with voting. A bill passed in …
Clock ticking on Medicare telehealth provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare patients …
Black Hills Visitor Center under new joint tribal, federal oversight
The Black Hills National Forest is one of the latest federal lands to enter a co-stewardship agreement with local tribal nations-a management model en…
SD refugee resettlement spiked in 2023
South Dakota ranks fifth in the nation for its rate of refugee resettlements per capita and the rate increased dramatically in the last year…
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary
South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …
SD public defense duties shift from counties to state
South Dakota is creating an Office of Indigent Legal Services after House Bill 1057 passed the Legislature with nearly unanimous support this month…
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 …
SCOTUS Ruling on College Admissions Felt by Tribal Education Leaders
Advocates for underrepresented college students continue to assess the fallout from last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with affirmative …