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SJR2 is a gambling bill that would have placed the issue on the 2020 ballot for all South Dakota voters to decide if we would want to legalize sports betting in the City of Deadwood.
SJR2 was defeated in the House 33-32-5. Thanks be to God! Check the votes here. We wanted a NO vote, not to calendar for further debate and action. (A majority vote of the House was required to place SJR2 on the calendar. It did not receive the needed 36 votes.)
Those behind this bill have indicated that they will proceed to gather signatures on petitions to place it on the ballot in 2020. Encourage your friends not to sign such a petition!
CWA has always taken a position against the expansion of gambling. Interestingly, the Department of Revenue came forth in opposition, stating that their analysis showed that this legalization of sports gambling would cost the state more than it would bring in for revenue, due to the costs of regulation, etc. This was a message that possibly is backed by Gov. Kristi Noem, who stated during her gubernatorial campaign that she was against the expansion of gambling.
Sadly, South Dakota is second in the country with the number of gambling addicts, with Nevada being the first.
Another gambling bill was defeated in the full Senate on Monday, February 25.
SJR5 was a gambling bill that would have placed the issue on the 2020 ballot for all South Dakota voters to decide. SJR5 would allow roulette, keno, craps, limited card games, and slot machines in the city of Yankton. The vote was 13 to 22. Praise God! Check the votes here. We wanted a No vote.
Sanctity of Life
There are several good pro-life bills that easily passed in the Legislature. We will have a full report on these life bills in our spring newsletter.
A special thanks to all of you who both prayed and acted on these bills, and others, as we have moved through the legislative session. Your efforts reaped a harvest.
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Hate Crimes Bill Defeated!
We praise God that this egregious hate crimes bill was defeated in the House Judiciary Committee, Friday, February 22. Check the votes here. We wanted a Yes vote, to send it to the 41st legislative day. Thank you for your prayers and action.
HB1243 – “An act to revise provisions regarding hate crimes”
CWA of South Dakota opposed this very dangerous bill, for the following reasons:
- HB1243 would add “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” to our statutes regarding “hate crimes.” We don’t want those terms in our state code.
- Adding the undefined terms of “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” to our list of protected classes would grant special rights and privileges based strictly upon a person’s sexual behavior.
- Currently, discrimination against certain classes of people is limited to the immutable classes of race, religion, national origin, and sex.
- All South Dakota citizens are already protected equally under the law.
- This law opens the door to policies that discriminate against people with traditional views.
Additionally, HB1243 would:
- Create more severe punishment for crimes against those who claim “sexual identity” or “sexual orientation.”
- Criminalize “thought-induced” crimes.
- Transform morality into a form of bigotry.
Bad Gambling Bill -Vote will be TODAY
The following bill will be voted on in the full Senate today, February 25, sometime after 2:00 p.m. If you have not contacted your senator to VOTE NO, please do so and ask others to call/e-mail as well. We are opposed to further expansion of gambling in South Dakota.
SJR5 is a gambling bill that would place the issue on the 2020 ballot for all South Dakota voters to decide. SJR5 would allow roulette, keno, craps, limited card games, and slot machines in the city of Yankton.
CWA is opposed to the expansion of gambling due to the negative and addictive effects it has on individual lives and families.
After failing in committee, SJR5 was reported out of committee “without recommendation.” Then a motion in the full Senate to calendar SJR5 – for a full debate and vote next week – passed by a vote of 20 to 11. Hopefully, the full Senate will vote NO on SJR5.
Please take action:
Contact your senator and ask him to OPPOSE SJR5. Click here to view the list of senators and then simply click on their e-mail addresses. Click here if you do not know who your senator is. In addition to e-mailing, phone the Senate lobby and leave a message for your Senator. (605) 773-3821
Effort to Rein in Gambling – Failed
This good bill failed in committee. Check the votes here. We wanted a NO vote, not to send it to the 41st legislative day.
HB1253 – “An Act to provide funding for advertising that addresses the negative aspects of gambling.”HB1253 would have provided funds from the state’s share of video lottery to educate the public on the dangers of gambling and its addictive tendencies. South Dakota is second in the country with the number of gambling addicts, with Nevada being the first. We supported HB1253!
Fair Competition in High School Sports
HB1225, to “establish a determinant in identifying a student’s sexual identity for the purpose of participation in high school athletics.” This good bill passed out of committee “without recommendation.” We wanted a Yes Vote to pass it to the full House.
HB1225 will require support of one-third of the House members to put it on the calendar for debate and a vote in the full House.
Please contact your two House Representatives and ask them to SUPPORT HB1225.
CWA of South Dakota Supports HB 1225 for the following reasons:
- HB1225 will ensure that eligibility to play on sex-segregated teams be based on the sex of the student as indicated on the student’s birth certificate.
- HB1225 will promote fair competition for boys and girls.
- Boys competing as girls is “cheating” due to boys’ advantage in strength and size.
- High-achieving girls may lose out on college sports’ scholarships to biological boys who compete as girls
ACTION: Contact your two representatives and ask them to SUPPORT HB1225.
Click here to view the list of legislators and then simply click on their e-mail addresses. Click here if you do not know who your legislators are. In addition to e-mailing, phone the House lobby and leave a message for your two House representatives. (605) 773-3851
Please diligently keep all these important issues in your prayers. Thank you.
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
(605) 380-6914
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Gambling – MOST URGENT
SJR2 ” Proposing and submitting to the voters an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events.” If passed in the Legislature, SJR2 would be on the ballot in 2020 for the people to decide if we want to legalize sports betting in the City of Deadwood. SJR2 passed in the Senate State Affairs Committee 5-4 and will be heard in the full Senate this afternoon, Monday, February 11. We want a NO vote. CWA has always taken a position against the expansion of gambling.
Interestingly, the Department of Revenue came forth in opposition, stating that their analysis showed that this legalization of sports gambling would actually cost the state more than it would bring in for revenue, due to the costs of regulation, etc. This was a message that possibly is backed by Governor Noem, who stated during her gubernatorial campaign that she was against expansion of gambling.
TAKE ACTION NOW: Contact your state senator and ask him/her to OPPOSE SJR2 .
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on your Senator’s e-mail address.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mailing, phone the Senate lobby and leave a message for your Senator: (605) 773-3821.
More Gambling
HB 1252 , to increase the state’s percentage of video lottery revenues and create a “video lottery repeal and recovery fund.”
This bill will be heard in House Taxation Committee Tuesday morning. We support HB 1252. The goal of HB 1252 is to gradually decrease South Dakota’s dependence on video lottery proceeds that are used to fund state government. We know it is never good to fund government with “sin taxes,” because gambling problems can cause family breakdown.
ACTION: Contact members of the Committee and also your two representatives and ask them to support HB1252.
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on their e-mail addresses.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mailing, phone the House lobby and leave a message for your two House Representatives. (605) 773-3851.
SJR5 is a third gambling bill that would place the issue on the 2020 ballot for all South Dakota voters to decide. SJR5 would allow roulette, keno, craps, limited card games, and slot machines in the city of Yankton.
SJR5 could be heard in the Senate State Affairs Committee this week. Again, CWA is opposed to the expansion of gambling due to the negative and addictive effects it has on individual lives and families.
ACTION: Contact members of the Senate State Affairs Committee and ask them to OPPOSE SJR5. In addition, contact your Senator and ask him to OPPOSE SJR5.
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on your Senator’s e-mail address.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mailing, phone the Senate lobby and leave a message for your Senator. (605) 773-3821.
Protect Life
HB1193 , “to provide a criminal penalty for causing an abortion against a pregnant mother’s will.” This is a good pro-life bill providing a Class B felony penalty for “causing the pregnant mother to undergo an abortion against her will that results in the death of the unborn human being.”
HB1193 will be heard in the House Health & Human Services Committee Wednesday, February 13.
ACTION: Contact members of the Committee and also your two representatives and ask them to support HB1193.
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on their e-mail addresses.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mailing, phone the House lobby and leave a message for your two House Representatives. (605) 773-3851.
Linda Schauer
State DirectorCWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
“Having witnessed the difficulties and dangers experienced by the first Convention … I should tremble for the result of a second.” “The most violent partisans,” and “individuals of insidious views” would strive to be delegates and would have “a dangerous opportunity of sapping the very foundations of the fabric” of our Country. James Madison’s letter to G.L. Turberville, 1788
HJR1005 is a bad bill that would put our U.S. Constitution in jeopardy by opening it up for amendments (changes) such as the repeal of the Second Amendment or abolishing the Electoral College. It could even re-energize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) of the 1970s that would solidify tax-payer funded abortion in the Constitution. (CWA of Virginia and Georgia are currently dealing with the ERA and working to defeat it.)
Please read our new brochure The U.S. Constitution is Not the Problem! to understand this topic.
HJR1005 will be heard in House State Affairs committee, Wednesday, February 6.
Talking points:
- It is too risky to open our Constitution. Too much national division, radical interest groups.
- Limit power of the Federal government, fiscal restraint — all the goals the Con Con is trying to achieve are already listed in our Constitution. It just needs to be obeyed.
- Too much uncertainty as to how a Con Con would be conducted.
- Delegates to a Con Con could set their own rules with a new ratification mode.
- Who selects the delegates? Would California get more than South Dakota? Unknown.
- Ideas already suggested for Con Con consideration: abolish Electoral College, Repeal of Second Amendment, weakening of First Amendment, Equal Rights Amendment, a new constitution.
Please take action!
- E-mail and call the members of the House State Affairs Committee as well as your two House representatives. Ask them to oppose HJR1005. Consider using some of the talking points. Be sure to let them know that you are a member of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota. When e-mailing, provide your name and address. Put a brief message in the subject line.
- Forward this email onto friends and encourage them to both pray and take action on this important topic.
Contact Information
Click here to contact the committee members.
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on their e-mail address.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mail, phone the House lobby at (605) 773-3851 and leave a message for your two House Representatives.
Please join us in prayer. Ask the Lord to give the committee members and House representatives wisdom to see the dangers in this legislation.
Your e-mails, phone messages, and prayers are very important.
Blessings,
Linda Schauer
State Director
(605) 380-6914
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
CWA of South Dakota is supporting SB49, a bill that will void the transgender procedure adopted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) in 2015.
- SB49 would ensure that eligibility to play on sex-segregated teams will be based on the sex of the student as indicated on the student’s birth certificate.
- SB49 will promote fair competition for boys and girls.
SB49 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Education Committee, Thursday, January 24, and if passed out of comittee it would then move on to the full Senate.
Please take action!
- E-mail and/or call the members of the Senate Education Committee and urge them to support SB49 which promotes fair competition for girls and boys.
- Email your state senator here. Simply click on his or her e-mail address. If you do not know who your state senator is, click here. Or, for example, you can use this sample: [email protected]
- Phone your senator by calling the Senate lobby at (605) 773-3821 and leave a message for him or her.
- Forward this email on to others and ask them to pray and act.
Note: Whether e-mailing and/or phoning your legislators, be sure to provide your name and address so he or she knows that you are from their district. And, let them know that you are a member of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota.
Keep this issue in prayer. Pray for your legislators by name as you contact them. May they be wise and courageous.
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27
God bless you for your faithfulness in prayer and action.
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
(605) 380-6914
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Dear CWA Friends,
Happy New Year!
The 2019 South Dakota legislative session begins Tuesday, January 8. During this 39-day session, we urge all members to participate as grassroots activists by praying and taking action when called upon by CWA of South Dakota.
“Let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never-failing stream.” – Amos 5:24
It is imperative that your state representatives hear from you concerning CWA-supported pro-family, pro-life bills. Your help in defeating dangerous, anti-family legislation that CWA opposes is even more crucial.
I will alert you via email regarding these bills and ask you to contact your state senator or representatives after praying about the bill. For even greater impact, please check your email often and share these alerts with others.
If you do not know the names of your state senator and representatives, click here or call the auditor at your county courthouse.
As volunteers, we are honored to represent you in South Dakota by promoting CWA’s seven core issues, which are:
- Definition of the Family
- Sanctity of Life
- Education
- Sexual Exploitation
- Religious Liberty
- National Sovereignty
- Support for Israel
More Encouragers Needed
A few more ladies (or men) are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) campaign
so that all 105 legislators are covered in prayer during 2019 legislative session.
Simply call or e-mail me your name and physical address. Your packet will be mailed to you with everything you need except postage and a pen!
For more information on our Encourage-A-Legislator campaign, click here.
I appreciate your faithfulness in prayer and in action by sending your adopted legislator the EAL postcards!
Published Letter to the Editor
Read my recent published letter to the editor titled Our Constitution is Not up for Grabs here.
Asking God’s blessing upon you for your faithfulness in prayer and action,
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
(605) 380-6914
Cindy Flakoll
Legislative Liaison
CWA of South Dakota
(605) 380-2766
State Director’s letter to the editor published on AberdeenNews.com.
Letter: Our Constitution is not up for grabs
Are you willing to put our U.S. Constitution at risk during a “convention” to revise or replace our founding document? Unelected delegates of mixed ideology would reign at such a bargain-making event. George Washington called our founding document “a miracle.” It is the longest-surviving constitution of any nation.
We are all familiar with the 27 times amendments (including the Bill of Rights) have been proposed by Congress and ratified by the states. Article V provides a never-been-used method initiated by the states to apply for a constitutional convention to propose Constitutional amendments.
The Convention of States and other like-minded groups certainly could undermine the Constitution by exercising Article V. Our Founders recommended the Article V process to correct potential “errors” in the Constitution, but warned that a constitutional convention would be “a dangerous opportunity of sapping the very foundations of the fabric” of our country.
Proponents of an Article V convention claim that our government is so out-of-control that we need to “do something,” and they regard Article V as the cure-all. However, simply reading the Constitution, one can see that the powers of our elected officials for fiscal restraint, limited control and limited jurisdiction are clearly enumerated. The Constitution is not the problem. Officials simply need to obey their oath to support and defend the Constitution as written.
Repeal of the Second Amendment and the Electoral College have been proposed. Obviously, it is dangerous and risky to open our Constitution to the mischief forewarned by our Founders. Former Justice Scalia called it a “horrible idea.”
In all 20 state legislatures where Convention of States’ resolutions have been proposed this year, those resolutions have been defeated. Hopefully, this legislative rejection continues. Our Constitution is too treasured to be tinkered with; it is not up for grabs.
LINDA D. SCHAUER
State Director
Concerned Women for America of South Dakota
Leola
Dear CWA of South Dakota Friends,
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you and yours! We have had such a rewarding year of working together to further the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of CWA of South Dakota in 2018.
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. –I Timothy 2:1
Dear CWA Friends,
More “encouragers” are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session. It would be sad if all the legislators were not covered in prayer during the Session due to our unwillingness to pray for them.
Our legislators will be required to make important decisions on many issues that will affect our state and our families. Undoubtedly, much prayer is needed to restrain the enemy’s assault on our culture.
This is our 20th year of Encourage-A-Legislator! We appreciate the faithfulness of those among you who have been “encouragers” since our first year.
Will you commit once again to adopting a legislator and praying for him or her daily during the nine-week session beginning on January 8? Each week you will send your assigned legislator a CWA-provided postcard pre-printed with a Scripture verse or inspirational quote. Simply express appreciation for the legislator’s service, note your prayers for him or her, then add a postcard stamp and mail the card on a specified date.
Many legislators responded to your encouraging postcards last year with words of appreciation. Your benefit as an “encourager” is that you are energized and blessed to be a part of this effort.
If you wish to participate, please reply by noting your commitment and providing your physical mailing address. Postcards and instructions will be sent to you just prior to the opening of the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session.
Help us recruit more “encouragers” by printing this informative flyer and providing it to your church family and friends.
You are appreciated!
Donate to CWA While You Shop!
The Christmas season is upon us and I wanted to make you aware of an opportunity for you and your family to give to CWA through AmazonSmile with every Amazon purchase you make. It is absolutely free for you to do! How does it work? Simply go to org.amazon.com to set it up. When they give you the opportunity to choose an organization, choose “Concerned Women for America” from the list! Then shop away! Please share with your friends and family. Every little bit counts!
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Click here for more information and to view flyer.
Sign up by emailing us your name and physical address.
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Timothy 2:1
Dear CWA Friends,
It is time to recruit “encouragers” for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session. This is our 20th year of Encourage-A-Legislator! Some of you have been dedicated encouragers with us from the very beginning and we appreciate your faithfulness.
We live in challenging times. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that much prayer is needed to restrain the enemy’s assault on our culture.
Will you commit to adopting a legislator and praying for him or her daily during the session beginning in January? Each week you will send your assigned legislator a CWA-provided postcard pre-printed with a Scripture verse or inspirational quote. Simply express appreciation for the legislator’s service and note your prayers for him. Finally, add a postcard stamp and mail the card on a specified date.
Many legislators responded to your prayers and encouraging postcards last year with words of appreciation. Your efforts encourage and build bridges with the conservative legislators as well as those who do not typically agree with CWA. Your benefit as an “encourager” is that you are energized and blessed to be a part of this effort.
If you wish to participate in our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign this year, please reply by noting your commitment and providing your physical address. You will receive your postcards and instructions just prior to the opening of the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session early in January.
God bless you for your faithfulness in prayer and action.
Linda Schauer
State Director
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Dear friend,
As you know, we are at a breaking point in history where the rule of law and civil discourse are being threatened by some politicians and radical activists who insist on getting their way, no matter what. Some are actually inciting that violence to be directed at those with whom they disagree.
Will it be mob rule or the rule of law?!
There are three simple steps that can have a significant impact on our state and nation’s future. Please join us in carrying them out.
#1 Pray
As a Christian organization, we are first and foremost committed to prayer. As November 6th approaches, will you join us in praying for our state and nation? Please join us by setting a time daily to pray for this next election. Will you do that? Set an alarm on your phone, your computer, put a sticky note on your mirror, whatever works.
# 2 Encourage
As a Christian organization, we are committed to educating and encouraging others to vote. Will you join us in this? Encourage friends and family through Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.
#3 Vote
It is our duty, as citizens and as Christians, to participate in the process by both praying and voting. The institution of government was ordained by God as seen in Romans 13:1-4.
It is up to you and me to stand up to this mob mentality we saw during the Kavanaugh debacle by praying against malicious tactics and voting November 6.
Did you know . . . in South Dakota, early voting starts 45 days before and ends 1 day prior to Election Day? Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail. The deadline in person or by mail is 1 day before Election Day.
Voter Guides:
Two push cards to freely print and distribute:
- https://concernedwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SDearlyGOTVCard.pdf
- https://concernedwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Push-Card-General-SD.pdf (This one is great for distributing in churches!)
Party Platform Comparison (print double-sided 14” X 8 ½” and fold)
Together we will impact our state and nation’s future – Pray, Encourage, and Vote!Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfra.org
Click here to read our CWA of South Dakota Newsletter. And, as part of the Fall Newsletter, we are including a new brochure, The U.S. Constitution is Not the Problem! Check it out! Then, share them both with a friend!
CWA of South Dakota ENDORSES Constitutional Amendment X
The 2018 ballot titles X as “An amendment to the South Dakota Constitution increasing the number of votes needed to approve a constitutional amendment.”
The Attorney General explanation states: “The South Dakota Constitution may only be amended by a vote of the people. Currently, the Constitution provides that a proposed amendment must receive a majority [50%] of the votes cast in order to be approved. Constitutional Amendment X changes the Constitution, increasing the number of votes needed to approve an amendment from a majority to 55% of the votes cast on the amendment.”
According to the “Pro”-explanation written by State Sen. Jim Bolin (R), our state constitution is the foundational political document of South Dakota and should require more than a 50% approval for amendments. Compared to the high standard required to amend our United States Constitution, Amendment X proposes a modest adjustment (55%), raising the threshold, that will protect our South Dakota Constitution from unneeded changes which are often funded and promoted by out-of-state special interests.
CWA of South Dakota OPPOSES Constitution Amendment W
The 2018 ballot titles W as “An initiated amendment to the South Dakota Constitution changing campaign finance and lobbying laws, creating a government accountability board, and changing certain initiative and referendum provisions.”
The “Con”- explanation is written by David Owens, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Owens writes that Amendment W would create a new (fourth) branch of government that is not elected by the people. This seven-member tribunal would have powers that cannot be limited by the legislature, courts, or the Governor. It would answer to no one with no accountability. W would require a statewide vote to fix mistakes. It is too risky to put Amendment W in the state constitution, too confusing and too long. (8 pages/ 3,329 words) Interestingly, it is brought to South Dakota from Massachusetts.
Amendment W would take control over every other part of the South Dakota Constitution and force taxpayers to fund the tribunal to the tune of $389,000 annually.
Amendment W is Wrong for South Dakota.
Click here to read all South Dakota 2018 Ballot Question.
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Dear Friend,
“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)
What sets CWA apart from other organizations? It is our emphasis on prayer and action at the grassroots.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord … and who labors fervently in prayer. The greatest force for change on behalf of our families and country is indeed prayer and the responsibilities that come with our citizenship in a free country. All the resources of God Almighty are at our disposal, and He rules in all the affairs of men, and nothing is too hard for Him.
Stop Now, Pray and Act
Pray: Pray for our U.S. Senators. Pray for Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Senate Majority Leader. Pray that the schemes of those attempting to discredit Judge Kavanaugh would be thwarted. Pray for the Senate as a whole, may Judge Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed.
“The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. The heart of the wise inclines to the right but the heart of the fool to the left. Even as he walks along the road, the fools lack sense” (Ecclesiastes 9:17- 10:3a).
The Bible tells us “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4).
The armor of our warfare hangs on prayer and is activated by prayer. “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).
Act: Contact our Sens. John Thune (R) and Marion Rounds (R) and urge their continued support for Judge Kavanaugh.
God bless you for your prayer and action,
Linda Schauer
State Director
(605) 380-6914
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Do you, or someone you know, live in Rapid City? We need those in Rapid City to respond by this Monday, September 17.
It has just come to our attention that the Rapid City School Board is considering the addition of “gender identity” to their non-discrimination policy at Western Dakota Tech.
CWA of South Dakota is concerned about the privacy rights of all students and staff. This new policy would allow men to use women’s private facilities and vice versa.
Please Act Now!
- Contact school board members using the list below. Voice your objections to Policy #2005. Consider using some of the talking points below.
- If possible, attend the school board meeting on Monday, September 17, at 5:30 p.m., Western Dakota Tech.
- Sign the petition opposing this policy here.
Please Keep This Matter in Prayer. Pray that the plans of the those pushing this policy would be thwarted and that it would be voted down by the school board.
Talking Points:
- This misguided policy would likely spread to other Rapid City schools and beyond.
- Discrimination would actually be against people with traditional and religious views.
- This policy would place “gender identity” not only as a protected class, but also as a privileged group.
- CWA believes all people should be treated with respect and kindness.
- People with “gender identity” issues need compassionate counseling, not enabling or affirmation.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter” (Isaiah 5:20).
God bless you for your prayer and action.
Linda Schauer
State Director
Concerned Women for America of South Dakota
[email protected]
(605) 380-6914
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2018
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Linda Schauer
(605) 439-3630
cell (605) 380-6914
[email protected]
Women’s Group Denounces Abortion Activists’
Behavior At Kavanaugh Hearing
Leola, SD — On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, two women from South Dakota were arrested after disrupting Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. The two women were working on behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota.
CWA of South Dakota State Director, Linda Schauer, issued the following statement:
“It is a sad day in South Dakota history when South Dakota young women heckle United States Senators and a Supreme Court nominee in the halls of Congress. The extremely rude detractors at the hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh only embarrass themselves and their cause.
“Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America believe in the dignity of all persons, born and unborn. Pre-born women deserve equality. Giving life is the great equalizer.”
Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest women’s public policy organization.
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State Director’s letter to the editor posted on ArgusLeader.com:
Kudos to Senators Thune and Rounds for their support of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Thune stated that Kavanaugh “has effectively demonstrated his commitment to deciding cases based on the law, not on his own political opinions or preferred outcomes.” Rounds acknowledged that the judge “is a highly-qualified candidate who is committed to upholding the rule of law rather than legislating from the bench.”
Undoubtedly Judge Kavanaugh is eminently qualified for the Supreme Court. He is a jurist who upholds the Constitution as written, instead of relying on the notion of a “living Constitution” that some judges use to enact their personal opinions into law. Kavanaugh’s reputation for impartiality and fairness is well known. He has stood up for religious liberty, has a strong free-speech record, and has recognized that government has a valid interest in choosing life over abortion.
Kavanaugh has served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals since 2006. Demonstrating a consistent record of fidelity to the Constitution, he has written more than 300 clear and measured opinions, showing great respect for the fundamental separation of powers as required by the Constitution.
Even many liberal scholars agree Kavanaugh is highly qualified and should be confirmed swiftly.
Linda Schauer
State Director
Concerned Women for America of South Dakota
