We the People: Blog

The ACLU of South Dakota works in communities, legislatures, and courts to preserve the rights and liberties enshrined by state and federal constitutions.

We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota. Together, we can create a South Dakota where everyone's civil liberties are protected and respected.

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We the People: Rachida Mahamed

Rachida Mahamed doesn’t consider herself a changemaker yet. The keyword in that sentence is yet.

April 21, 2022

We the People: Dr. Mayson Bedient

Dr. Mayson Bedient doesn’t know if he can call himself a changemaker quite yet – but he’d certainly like to be considered one someday.

February 15, 2022

We the People: Shannon Wright

Shannon’s been involved in a variety of advocacy efforts over the years, focusing on reproductive rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit equality, and voting rights. Most recently, she participated in the ACLU’s Advocacy Academy.

January 27, 2022

We the People: Keatyn Wede

This summer, Keatyn honed her advocacy skills at the 2021 ACLU National Advocacy Institute. As one of more than 1,000 students from across the country – and the only student from South Dakota.

September 3, 2021

We the People: Thea Patrick

One person really can make a different. That’s Thea Patrick’s philosophy.

August 25, 2021

We the People: Megan Skaff

Megan Skaff doesn’t do party politics. “Red and blue are just colors,” she says. Instead, Skaff prefers to look at the issues. She’s particularly passionate about reproductive freedom, racial justice, and immigrants’ rights.

August 11, 2021