Life-long advocate for Indigenous, two-spirit rights died on Dec. 4
An Evangelical Lutheran church pastor had a vision to bring LGBTQ+ people together through meals and religious services in Sioux Falls
Noem targeted college student life, including removing references to and enforcement of preferred pronouns, prohibiting drag shows on campus
Queer Youth Assemble organized events across the country
86% of transgender & nonbinary youth say state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health
This is the second anti-LGBTQ+ bill signed by Gov. Noem this year. She signed SB 46, an anti-trans sports ban in February
Restricts the promotion of “divisive concepts” relating to race, gender and sex at state colleges and universities
At 87%, South Dakota had the highest rate of LGBTQ+ residents reporting those mental health conditions, compared to 63% nationally
“SB 46 attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist- slamming the door shut for Trans student athletes to fully participate”
85% of transgender and nonbinary youth say that recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health
