Gov. Noem Declares a Day of Prayer and Fasting for All Humanity

Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an Executive Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 4, 2019, “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for All.” This Proclamation is in response to the recently passed New York law that “permits the nearly limitless abortion of a child in utero, even in the last moments before that child’s eyes see the light beyond the […]

Letter: Born-alive babies deserve protection

Letter -to-the-editor posted in the Aberdeen News By State Director, Linda Schauer Good legislation sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, prohibits further research testing on cats and provides adoption for current research subjects. The HEART bill, sponsored by presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, would criminalize dog fighting and find forever homes for survivors. I […]

Two Bad Gambling Bills Defeated!!

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, […]

CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update

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 […]

Staying Informed, Active and Prayerful – State Legislative Update

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 […]

The South Dakota Legislature is Threatening the U.S. Constitution

“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 […]

High School Sports Teams: Fair Competition for All

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 […]

The 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Begins Next Week! Are You Ready?

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 […]

Our Constitution is Not Up for Grabs

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 […]

Merry Christmas from CWA of South Dakota! And the Year in Review.

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 […]

More Encouragers Needed for 2019

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. […]

Would You Commit to Encouraging a Legislator?

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 […]

Get Out the Vote with CWA of South Dakota!

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 […]

November 6 – Vote YES on Amendment X and NO on Amendment W

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 […]