Every blue state subsidizes massive fraud (and some red states, too). Every American understands the implications of defrauding the taxpayer. The vast majority of people pay taxes – and complain bitterly about doing so, especially income and property taxes. To learn...
On the Reclassification of Marijuana
President Trump’s recent decision to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I substance to Schedule III has generated significant public debate. While I do not believe Schedule III is the ideal classification—Schedule II would, in my view, be more appropriate—I...
Celebrating 250 Years of the United States: God, Country, Family, and Civility
2026, we mark a profound milestone in our history—the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Two and a half centuries ago, our nation began as a bold experiment in freedom and self-government, rooted in the belief that rights are given not...
Affordability – Don’t Believe the Democrat Lies
The new political narrative of the The Democrat-media complex is “affordability.” This emerged as a dominant Democratic political messaging strategy in 2025, particularly during last month’s off-year elections. It marked a deliberate pivot from culture-war debates and ideological fights that have dominated Democrat messaging for 30+ years.
Growing Pains
Nationally, we’re seeing the trend of the generational torch being passed down. Undoubtedly, some are likely to lose a primary, some are in failing health and leaving with dignity, and others who are over the bs in Congress. It’s a trend, I think, that will be the...
Preview of the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session
On January 13, 2026, the 101st Session of the South Dakota Legislature opens with the Governor’s State of the State Address. The following discusses some of the more significant issues that will be considered during the upcoming session. The Budget Governor Larry...
South Dakota Republican Women Shine at the 2025 NFRW Biennial Convention
Members and clubs of the South Dakota Federation of Republican Women (SDFRW) brought home an impressive array of national awards at the National Federation of Republican Women’s (NFRW) 43rd Biennial Convention held in September 2025 in Orlando, Florida. South Dakota...
Something You Should Know – December 02 Jim Eschenbaum State Chairman SD GOP
Chairman Eschenbaum was interviewed by John Small with Sunny Radio in Sioux Falls recently. Take a listen to his year-end recap and interview. Click Here to Listen
A Statement From the Chairman
The North Dakota Attorney General is suggesting that South Dakota is, “impeding interstate commerce” by banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline projects, and threatening to sue the State of South Dakota over it. HB1052 was passed by the...
Congratulations Dan Hargreaves!
Congratulations to our Aurora County Chairman, Dan Hargreaves. Dan received the Humanitarian of the year award at the SD Right to Life Convention in Pierre today. Dan has a long history serving SD Right to Life, including being a past State President. Dan is an...
