From June 16 through 18, 2026, I spent three days at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota, for the national convention of R-CALF USA – the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund. This year’s theme was “Fire in the Brand,” and producers came from forty-three states to talk about the future of the independent cattle and … Read more
Commentary · Grassroots & Governance Strategy and organization can only take us so far. The deeper problem requires a deeper solution. Why Political Renewal Requires Spiritual Renewal The diagnosis was easy. The cure is harder. Part two of a series. Read part one: Why the Right Divides — and How We Hold Together. In the … Read more
Commentary · Grassroots & Governance Individualists don’t unify automatically. Here’s what actually holds us together. Why the Right Divides — and How We Hold Together On individualism, unity, and the deeper work beneath politics When division occurs, how do we handle that? What about political division? Within the grassroots movement, we don’t always agree. So … Read more
Two critical issues at the South Dakota capitol: HJR5001 to ban eminent domain for private gain, and the case against calling a constitutional convention. South Dakota JBS State Coordinator Michael Boyle explains what is at stake and what you can do.