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Harmful Youth Gender Affirming Care Ban Signed in South Dakota

Against medical guidance, Gov. Noem signs gender affirming care ban targeting youth.

Feb. 14, 2023

3 Ways to Take Action in South Dakota After the U.S. Supreme Court Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade in its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Here's how to take action.

June 24, 2022

Support Health Care Access and Sex Ed by Texting Your Friends

Your texts will help us find new supporters and mobilize your community to advocate for Planned Parenthood’s patients, health care, and community. This is always important, but it is especially essential as we approach the fights ahead. The stronger our coalition, the more difficult it becomes for politicians and other decision makers to ignore our voices.

May 20, 2022

7 Things You Can Do to Fight for Abortion Access

The leak from the U.S. Supreme Court makes it clear that our deepest fears are coming true: the Court seems prepared to end the constitutional right to abortion.  

Here's what you can do.

May 7, 2022

Governor Noem Signs Medication Abortion Restrictions Into Law

Sioux Falls, SD— Today, Governor Noem signed a bill into law that further restricts abortion access in South Dakota. HB1318 limits medication abortion and includes language that is currently under injunction by the courts. Even after signing, the bill will not go into effect until the court case is resolved. 

March 24, 2022

Statement On End Of Legislative Session

Sioux Falls, SD— As the 2022 legislative session ends, legislators again attacked safe legal abortions with an onslaught of proposed bills, including a Texas-style abortion ban that did not make it through the legislative process.   

March 14, 2022

Self-Love and Self-Care: A Guide for Activists

Self-care is what keeps activists going when the going gets tough. It is the all-encompassing term for anything and everything that revitalizes us for the fight that lays ahead. It is the active practice of showing yourself the love and grace you so easily provide others. With so much at stake, this isn’t easy. We must make space for ourselves to re-invigorate our activism.

Feb. 11, 2022

Statement on Governor Noem's Texas-Style Abortion Ban

Bill would ban abortion after six weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant, and places a bounty on a person who “aids and abets” an abortion.

Jan. 22, 2022

STATEMENT ON THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION ACCESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls, SD— Today, South Dakota Governor Noem announced in her 2022 State of the State Speech that she will be pursuing a 6 week abortion ban this legislative session, banning abortion before most people even know that they are pregnant.

Jan. 12, 2022