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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.

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.

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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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.

South Dakota Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Heads to Governor

The bill would require transgender students to use facilities matching the gender they were assigned at birth.

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.

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.

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.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Kristi Noem brags about killing dog and goat in her new book

Will this kill the South Dakota governor's hopes for becoming Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick?

South Dakota Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a measure that would have forced trans students to use the wrong restrooms and locker rooms for their gender identity.

S.D. Gov. Will Get Trans Youth Input on Transphobic Bill

Gov. Dennis Daugaard, who claims to have never met a transgender person, now will meet several before deciding the fate of a discriminatory bill. 

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.

Caitlyn Jenner, Parents Urge Veto of S.D. 'Bathroom Bill'

Wayne Maines joins Caitlyn Jenner and others in urging the governor to veto the anti-trans legislation.

Trans South Dakotans Ask Gov. to Veto 'Bathroom Bill'

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has until March 1 to veto the transphobic legislation, which would make South Dakota the first state to enact such sweeping restrictions. 

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.

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.

Deadline Nears for Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' in South Dakota

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has until the end of the day Tuesday to decide whether to sign or veto the discriminatory legislation.

Wisconsin Governor Stands Against Conversion Therapy, for Trans Youth

Gov. Tony Evers signed an order banning the use of state and federal funds to subject minors to the practice, and he pledged to veto anti-trans sports legislation if it reaches him.

How Conservative Politicians Are Scapegoating Trans Athletes

A slew of hateful legislation takes aim at athletes only seeking to compete.

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."

Will Democrats lose control of Senate before they even get it?

Democratic U.S. senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered what may have been a stroke on Wednesday, imperiling the scheduled Democratic takeover of the Senate.