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South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

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Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

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South Dakota

12 times Kristi Noem was the worst

Trans Reporter Alleges Wrongful Firing by South Dakota Public Radio

"It became glaringly evident that unchecked personal bias clouds judgment in this workplace," South Dakota journalist Stel Kline tweeted.

South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

How This Teen Helped Stop S.D.'s Insidious Anti-Trans Bill

In his own words, Thomas Lewis shares the story of stopping HB 1008.

Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Calls for Drag, Pronoun Ban at Colleges

She included the bans in a list of recommendations on improving South Dakota colleges and universities.

Leaked Emails Show GOP Lawmaker, Anti-Trans Activists Discuss Holy War

The level of religious rhetoric included in the messages makes for a script from the dystopian story, The Handmaids Tale.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

South Dakota Advances Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The South Dakota House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate, but not before the House's only out member, Kameron Nelson, spoke passionately against it.

South Dakota Ends Trans Group's Contract After Right-Wing Outcry

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem accused the Transformation Project of "dividing our youth with radical ideologies."

LGBTQ+ Student Group Targeted With Bomb Threat Over Drag Show

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

South Dakota Elects First Gay Male Legislator, Kameron Nelson

Nelson's victory restores LGBTQ+ representation in South Dakota.

Meet the Potential First Out State Reps in Alaska, South Dakota

There are four states with no out LGBTQ+ legislators, but that number could be cut in half with this year's election.

Two-Spirit Native American, Acey D. Morrison, Killed in South Dakota

Morrison, who was shot to death in Rapid City, is being remembered as a "kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul."

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States

It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.

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"It became glaringly evident that unchecked personal bias clouds judgment in this workplace," South Dakota journalist Stel Kline tweeted.

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

In his own words, Thomas Lewis shares the story of stopping HB 1008.

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

She included the bans in a list of recommendations on improving South Dakota colleges and universities.

The level of religious rhetoric included in the messages makes for a script from the dystopian story, The Handmaids Tale.

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

The South Dakota House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate, but not before the House's only out member, Kameron Nelson, spoke passionately against it.

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem accused the Transformation Project of "dividing our youth with radical ideologies."

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

Nelson's victory restores LGBTQ+ representation in South Dakota.

There are four states with no out LGBTQ+ legislators, but that number could be cut in half with this year's election.

Morrison, who was shot to death in Rapid City, is being remembered as a "kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul."

It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.