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Voting, being informed, remain at the heart of U.S. democracy
In a 1786 letter to fellow Founding Father John Jay, Thomas Jefferson wrote: “Our liberty depends on the freedom of…
Poll: Most South Dakotans approve of Trump’s firing of Noem
By Alexander Rifaat, South Dakota News Watch Roughly 3 in 4 South Dakotans approve of President Donald Trump’s decision to…
Presidential historian warns Brookings crowd of danger in America’s political moment
Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham said Tuesday, April 7, he takes some comfort in knowing a South Dakotan…
Thune visits Watertown to tour Pivotal Health Solutions
With Congress on a recess until later this month, U.S. Sen. John Thune was in Watertown Tuesday, February 17, to…
Column: South Dakota legislators disciplined before school discipline debate
The first week of the South Dakota legislative session is in the books, and Pierre wasted no time reminding everyone…
Tax relief, public safety, national security push drive Rhoden’s 2026 vision
Gov. Larry Rhoden brought his “Strong, safe and free” mantra to his first State of the State address Tuesday, outlining…
Doug Allen column: What happens when we can no longer believe our eyes?
Propaganda is generally defined as “the spreading of ideas, information or rumors for the purpose of promoting or injuring an…
Doug Allen column: A collaborative enterprise
E.J. Dionne Jr. in his book, “Why Americans Hate Politics,” argues that “Only by restoring our sense of common citizenship…
Thune defends Tylenol, decries ‘coercive use of government’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is breaking with the Trump administration on two fronts — a warning about Tylenol…
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