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From a verified voter in Aberdeen, SDReconsider damaging tariffs, pursue negotiated trade policy
The president's announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners risk triggering broader trade wars and economic disruption. These sweeping tariffs of up to 34% on imports from major economies like China and the EU could significantly raise costs for American consumers and businesses. The new 1
From a verified voter in Box Elder, SDSave social security!
Save Social Security! The previous Social Security Commissioner stated in a recent interview that if the current Acting Commissioner, following the direction of the White House, pushes through the recommendations of the DOGE team (as he has stated he plans to do with all speed), the Social Security
From a constituent in Keystone, SDStop illegally tearing families apart in the ungodly name of power
The deportation of Kilmer Armado Abrego-Garcia to El Salvador appears to be the result of an egregious administrative error by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite his having been granted legal protection from removal in 2019. As a Maryland resident with a wife and young child in the U
From a verified voter in Pierre, SDI am horrified and deeply worried about the international university students who have been yanked off the streets and thrown into detention, - visas revoked. The Tufts student had signed her name to a letter protesting the university’s engagement with Israel. That’s all she did – signed her name to
From a verified voter in Box Elder, SDPlease bring Kilmer Garcia home
Kilmar Abrego Garcia. - Someone with protected, legal status - Was deported to the ONE PLACE he could not legally be deported - Without seeing a judge - After being accused of being a gang member (BUT NOT CHARGED WITH A CRIME) and with no proof of any kind - And he is now in an abusive super-pris
From a verified voter in Spearfish, SDImpeach Waltz and Hegseth
Seriously? Are you really going to allow Mike Waltz to get away with not only the Signals chat fiasco, but now we're hearing about him using his personal Gmail account to conduct government business - in violation of US law. Add that to Pete Hegseth sending classified information on signals and al
From a verified voter in Spearfish, SDIMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW!
IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW! IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW! IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW! IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW! IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIKE WALTZ, AND TULSI GABBI NOW! IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH, MIK
From a constituent in Arlington, SDSAVE HUD, SS, MEDICAID, & SNAP
What are you doing about cuts to HUD? SO MANY people like me rely on these programs to get just the most basic housing. There is already not enough to go around. This would completely uproot our nation. So would cuts to Social Security and Medicaid. I am disabled due to chronic illness. WE NEED THES
From a verified voter in Spearfish, SDSpeak out against threats of a Greenland invasion
Are you really going to sit quietly while trump threatens Greenland with annexation? He told NBC today that military action is not off the table. This is a violation of everything the U.S. has stood for since World War II. Furthermore, it's completely unnecessary, assuming it's actually about U.S.
From a verified voter in Custer, SDAiding and Abetting Criminal Regime
Congratulations for being a willing part of the laziest, stupidest and most corrupt administration in the history of the US.
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDDo not abolish and privatize the TSA and keep the Affordable Care Act!
The proposal to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and privatize airport security raises serious concerns about compromising public safety. The TSA was established in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to strengthen security measures and prevent future tragedies. Disma
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDProtect women's reproductive rights after pregnancy loss
The arrest of a Georgia woman for allegedly mishandling the remains after a miscarriage is highly concerning. This disturbing case appears to be one of the first instances where fetal personhood laws are being used to criminalize pregnancy loss. Women who experience the tragic event of a miscarriage
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDWomen arrested for natural miscarriages is not okay, put protections in place!
 A woman who experiences a miscarriage has already endured an immense physical and emotional trauma. Criminalizing this deeply personal event compounds the suffering and represents a gross violation of reproductive rights. Miscarriages occur naturally and arresting women for an unintended pregnancy
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDProtect women’s fundamental freedoms when miscarriages naturally occur
A woman who experiences a miscarriage has already endured an immense physical and emotional trauma. Criminalizing this deeply personal event compounds the suffering and represents a gross violation of reproductive rights. Miscarriages occur naturally and arresting women for an unintended pregnancy l
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDProtect public health: Stop damaging HHS overhaul
The Department of Health and Human Services is planning a major overhaul that will result in significant job losses and the closure of entire agencies. This restructuring plan aims to downsize the department from 82,000 workers to 62,000, eliminating nearly a quarter of its workforce through 10,000
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDHHS restructuring jeopardizes vital health agencies and services
We urge you to halt these devastating cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, which will severely undermine our nation's ability to protect public health and provide essential health services. Congress must investigate the proposed illegal elimination of agencies and funding streams tha
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDReinstate terminated federal employees crucial for South Dakota services
The sweeping DOGE job cuts across federal agencies are having severe negative impacts in South Dakota. These cuts are crippling vital services, eroding public safety, damaging conservation efforts, disrupting crucial assistance for farmers and tribes, and undermining the state's thriving tourism ind
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDMaintain FEMA funding for South Dakota disaster response
The potential elimination of FEMA could have severe consequences for South Dakota's ability to respond to disasters and emergencies. South Dakota has relied heavily on FEMA funding in recent years, receiving over $300 million from 2010 to 2015 alone. This federal assistance was crucial in recovery e
From a verified voter in Spearfish, SDHold the Signal group accountable
Seriously? Aren't you getting tires of this incompetence? This security breach is emblematic of the entire approach. Unprofessional conduct is putting our military at risk, and you're not doing anything about it. It's disgraceful. The use of Signals to avoid record keeping and subpoena is bad enou
From a constituent in Harrisburg, SDRemove Pete Hegseth and Michael Waltz NOW
I am writing today because I am shocked and outraged over the careless and incompetent use of a commercial messaging app to discuss highly classified military operations by Trump administration officials. I am asking that your office immediately demand the resignations of Pete Hegseth and Michael
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDGreenland
You absolutely have to stop Trump from his constant threats to invade and claim Greenland for the United States. Denmark does not want this, the people of Greenland do not want this. This is legally, ethically, morally completely wrong. This is what Putin does, China does. The United States of Amer
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDLeave the VA alone.
The Argus Leader headline says it all. This is not right. The proposed cuts and personnel layoffs to the VA cannot be justified. They will cripple the VA and endanger our veterans, especially those who need ongoing treatment. Do not cut the VA. DOGE has not authority to make these cuts. That is you
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDRestore weather balloon launches for South Dakota safety
<message> The National Weather Service's decision to reduce weather balloon launches at multiple stations, including Aberdeen and Rapid City, South Dakota, raises serious concerns about public safety and national preparedness for severe weather events in the region. South Dakota faces a high risk of
From a verified voter in Spearfish, SDCall for Hegseth, Gabbard, Waltz, et.al. to resign
I just read the latest Atlantic article showing the actual text chain in Signals App by Hegseth. During my military service, I held a top secret clearance. I am fully aware, as you should be, that everything in Hegseth’s post was TS-SCI, ans should NEVER been sent on an unsecured commercial messag
From a verified voter in Sioux Falls, SDGovernment staffer's cybercrime ties pose unacceptable security risk
The recent revelations about Edward Coristine, the DOGE staffer known as "Big Balls," providing technical support to a cybercrime ring are deeply concerning. Coristine's company, DiamondCDN, facilitated operations for the group EGodly, which engaged in criminal activities such as data theft, cyberst
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