TPAN: Advocating for the dignity and well-being of transgender South Dakotans
Parents and pediatricians. Not Politicians.
By Samantha Chapman and South Dakota Searchlight: “We don’t co-parent with our legislators. Why are they making medical decisions for our kids?”
LGBTQ+ community continues fight for awareness, understanding in Pierre
SDPB Public Radio: “The first Friday of legislative session marked LGBTQ+ equality, visibility and advocacy day in the capital. It’s an effort to promote awareness and cooperation between the community and lawmakers”
South Dakota families need to travel for youth gender-affirming care
In 2023, the South Dakota Legislature passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. We ask Elizabeth Broekemeier, the parent of a transgender teen, how it impacted her family.
How LGBTQ+ folks are finding faith, community in new spaces
Simplified: In recent months, Sioux Falls has seen several new resources for the LGBTQ+ community, including the state's first-ever LGBTQ+ Christian ministry – Shepherd's Table.
19th News: How a failed anti-trans bill in South Dakota changed everything for Indigenous queer people
This is a great article about how some of the legislation in South Dakota this year has impacted the Indigenous queer community.
PRISM Center Community Open house
South Dakota’s only LGBTQ2S+ community center opened it’s doors last week.
Submit 2024 legislative page application this week!
South Dakota LGBTQ & 2S highschool juniors and seniors! Are you interested in serving as a page during the 2024 legislative session?
Protest held against South Dakota’s Gender-affirming care ban going into effect
On Friday, a gathering was held at Van Eps Park in downtown Sioux Falls to protest the passing of House Bill 1080, which went into effect on July 1 and prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.
The Transformation Project’s Response to HB1080 Taking Effect
Local transgender support nonprofit responds to HB 1080 taking effect.

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