In a free country with a secular constitution, we all get to make our own decisions about what role, if any, religion will play in our lives. That’s not good enough for Noem and those who think like her.

Students returning to public schools in South Dakota this academic year will see something new in their buildings: large signs reading “In God We Trust.”

A group of Rapid City, S.D., high school students aren’t fooled by the intent of the “In God We Trust” display law that South Dakota lawmakers passed. They know the display will send the message that their public school favors Christianity and not all students are welcome. So they offered an alternative.