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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Statement on the 2024 Election Results

November 9, 2024
SD Democratic Party Statement on the Results of the 2024 ElectionSouth Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill and Vice Chair Jessica Meyers issued the following statements after the results of… Read More

New Democratic Caucus Leadership

November 9, 2024
The South Dakota Democratic Party applauds the newly elected caucus leaders for the upcoming legislative session, including two legislators who made history.On the Senate side, Sen. Liz Larson… Read More

Passing of Former Legislator Dennis Pierson

October 28, 2024
The South Dakota Democratic Party is sadden to learn of the loss of former legislator Dennis Pierson. Pierson served six years as a state Representative and Senator from 1979-1982 and… Read More

SDDP Mourns the Loss of Sen. Tim Johnson

October 9, 2024
SD Democratic Party Mourns the Loss of Former Sen. Tim Johnson The South Dakota Democratic Party is heartbroken by the loss of former Senator Tim Johnson. Senator Johnson was a true public… Read More

Democratic Caucus Reflects on the Legacy of Sen. Tim Johnson

October 9, 2024
Democratic Caucus Thanks Sen. Tim Johnson for His ServiceOn behalf of the South Dakota Democratic House and Senate Caucuses, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tim Johnson.… Read More
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