South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.
February 13, 2023
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6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments
From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.
May 8, 2024
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Proposes New Anti-Trans Sports Bill
Noem issued trans-exclusionary executive orders after vetoing earlier legislation, and she says her new bill will avoid the problems of the previous one.
December 16, 2021
We're Here Stars Tried to Meet Gov. Kristi Noem; She Hid in Her Office
Amy Rambow says it shows Noem can "make laws but isn't willing to speak to the people she's making laws about."
February 16, 2022
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."
December 22, 2022
South Dakota Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law
Gov. Kristi Noem's action makes the state the first to enact an anti-trans law this year.
February 3, 2022
South Dakota Governor Signs Discriminatory 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Activists say the measure signed by Gov. Kristi Noem will enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and others.
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March 11, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Signs Orders Banning Trans Girls in School Sports
Gov. Kristi Noem's action comes after she sought changes to anti-trans legislation, drawing criticism from the right, and some now say she's trying to save face with conservatives.
March 29, 2021
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.
May 6, 2024
Who is Kristi Noem? A look at the anti-LGBTQ+, dog-killing governor and vice president aspirant
Noem was once a rising star in the Republican Party. Her new autobiography may bring about her fall. Here's what you need to know.
May 8, 2024
South Dakota Gov. Noem's National Ad Touts Anti-Trans Sports Bill
The ad, using the guise of "protecting" girls' and women's sports, has drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists.
January 14, 2022
South Dakota Gov. Spearheading National Effort Against Trans Athletes
Kristi Noem wants an anti-trans bill before her to exclude trans athetes only at the high school level, not college, but she's announced a coalition to resist sanctions for such policies.
March 22, 2021
Amid 'Terrorism' Rhetoric, South Dakota Advances Anti-Trans Bills
The votes on sports and restroom bills came a few days after the governor's chief of staff likened trans students to terrorists.
February 2, 2022
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.
May 29, 2023
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.
December 16, 2022
South Dakota Revives, Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor
The bill, which would keep trans girls out of girls' school sports, appeared to be dead in committee last week.
March 8, 2021
Anti-Trans Legislative Push Starts Again in 2022
At least seven states are considering anti-transgender bills after a record year for such legislation.
January 13, 2022
South Dakota Ban on 'Divisive Concepts' in Education Heads to Governor
The bill has chilling implications for content pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues, race, gender, and more.
March 8, 2022
GOP Senator Considers Blocking School Meal Funding Over LGBTQ+ Rights
Sen. Roger Marshall said he may obstruct the funds due to new guidance by the Biden administration that bans LGBTQ+ discrimination in programs receiving federal nutrition funds.
June 23, 2022
What Would One Million Moms Think of Boebert, Greene, and Noem?
These three politicians espouse Christian living (and anti-LGBTQ+ bias) all while throwing stones from glass houses.
September 20, 2023
Mississippi, South Dakota Send Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills to Governors
The Mississippi bill would keep transgender girls out of girls' sports, while the South Dakota legislation is a so-called religious freedom measure that would enable discrimination.
March 3, 2021