Don’t Discriminate Against Homeschoolers

Two years ago, a good and freedom-loving homeschool bill, SB177, passed in the legislature and signed by Gov. Kristi Noem. However, this year SB57 is an attempt to chip away at those good provisions homeschool families have been enjoying. SB57 would remove the eligibility of homeschooled students to participate in activities in the district of their […]

Action Alert: Protect moms and babies in South Dakota

For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. Psalm 193:13 HB1053 is a good pro-life bill that will prohibit pregnant and breastfeeding mothers from being able to secure a certificate for medical marijuana use.  Our goal is a healthy baby and a healthy mother. Read the bill here. HB1053 could […]

Update: Legislative Session-Week 1

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”  Ephesians 6:12 The First Week of the Legislative Session Lisa Gennaro, our Legislative Liaison, and I arrived at the Capitol in […]

Merry Christmas from CWA of South Dakota!

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given …” Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas! “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel—which means, ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1: 23  “God with us.” How awesome that the Christ, the Son of the […]

Gov. Noem Takes Action on Harms Done to Children

Last week, this email was sent  asking South Dakotans to contact the President and CEO of Sanford Health and to urge him to cancel the Midwest Gender Identity Summit scheduled for January 13, 2023, at the Sanford Research Center. Sanford Health and The Transformation Project were billed as participants in this event. The Summit was […]

Speak Up to Protect Children from Harm

“It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.” Luke 17:2 Sanford Health, the “largest rural health care system in the United States,” along with The Transformation Project, will be participating in the […]

“Drag Queen” Show Allowed at SDSU

“It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.” Luke 17:2 On November 16, the Gender and Sexualities Alliance hosted a “Kid-friendly” drag show at South Dakota State University. According to the screenshot […]

Positive Comments Needed for Social Studies Standards

“A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about …”– President Woodrow Wilson, 1913 Concerned Women for […]

CWA of South Dakota Fall 2022 Newsletter

“Therefore, my beloved brethren,  be steadfast, immovable,  always abounding the work of the Lord,  knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.“1 Corinthians 15:58 The beauty of the Fall season is upon us! God shares His handiwork with us as we prepare our hearts and minds for renewal in Him. And your […]

Letter to the Editor: Respect for life

Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on overturn of Roe v. Wade was recently published in the Rapid City Journal. For those who do not have a subscription, the letter to the editor is printed below.   Letter to the editor: Respect for lifeJuly 8, 2022 We are grateful for the […]

Roe vs. Wade is Overturned! CWA of South Dakota Responds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Linda Schauer (605) 380-6914   Conservative Women’s Group Applauds the Overturning of Roe   Leola, South Dakota – We are grateful that in 2005 the South Dakota Legislature strongly supported a “trigger statute” that goes into effect now that Roe is overturned. Over 60 million unborn baby deaths […]

Primary Election and Breach at the Supreme Court

Breach at the Supreme CourtBut let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream. –Amos 5:24 For the latest on the Dobbs breach at the Supreme Court and to read CWA’s press release, go to concernedwomen.org. You may read Penny Nance’s statement on the breach and what might be ahead, A […]

Wrapping Up the South Dakota Legislative Session

CWA of South Dakota Spring Newsletter Now Online January 11, 2022, was the opening day of the South Dakota legislative session. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer and Legislative Liaison Lisa Gennaro represented your interests as volunteer lobbyists at the Capitol in Pierre. On-the-ground lobbying efforts combined with grassroots prayer […]

Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Need a Convention of States

Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on why we don’t need a Convention of States was recently published in the Rapid City Journal.  Click here to read the article if you do not have a subscription.

Legislative Update from Pierre: February 20, 2022

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” –Matthew 19: 14 Prohibit Medical Abortion via TelemedicineHB1318 would prohibit medical (RU-486) abortion through telemedicine. The rise of telabortion results from pro-abortionists using the coronavirus crisis to expand access to abortion-inducing […]

Legislative Update from Pierre – February 5, 2022

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9   Concerned Women for America of South Dakota are boots on the ground for you each week in Pierre! We are working on your behalf and wanted to give […]

An Historic Day at the Supreme Court

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota was well represented at the United States Supreme Court prayer rally on December 1 for the oral arguments of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization pro-life case. I, along with Lisa Gennaro, our Legislative Liaison, and my daughter-in-law, and four granddaughters were honored to be present […]

Are You an Encourager? The SD State Legislature Needs You!

SD Capitol

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” I Timothy 2:1-2 We are excited to launch our 2022 Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program! For those who have not participated […]

America values life — the Supreme Court needs to catch up

Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on the pro-life case before the Supreme Court, Dobbs vs Jackson, was recently published in the Aberdeen News.  Click here to read the article if you do not have a subscription.