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South Dakota Governor Calls for Ban on Drag Shows, Preferred Pronouns at Colleges and Launches Complaint Hotline

  • South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem opened a hotline for complaints about South Dakota colleges.
  • Noem called on the state's higher education governing board to ban drag shows.
  • Noem urged the removal of references to "preferred pronouns" in school materials and to cut administrative costs, increase graduation rates, and ensure no funding from China.
  • The hotline allows the public to report concerns about higher education institutions.
  • The board ordered a review of events and policies after criticism of a drag show advertised as family-friendly.
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