South Dakota Legislators Need Our Prayers

“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 […]

Assisted Suicide Measure Fails

November 6 was the deadline that petitions for ballot measures could be submitted to the secretary of state’s office. We are pleased to report that the assisted suicide measure did not receive the required number of signatures, rendering this issue annul.  We praise God for this victory!   It is reassuring to know that South Dakotans […]

Letter: Invest in alternative to Planned Parenthood

Linda Schauer, state director, Concerned Women for America of South Dakota, Leola Published 11:05 a.m. CT June 13, 2017 | Find at http://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/readers/2017/06/13/letter-invest-alternative-planned-parenthood/102811616/ Contrary to Wendy Kofoed-Jacobs’ comments (Argus Leader/May 18) regarding Planned Parenthood’s “services to millions of poor women,” those services are extremely limited. Thankfully, women have alternatives to Planned Parenthood – the largest abortion provider […]

Stand With Us in Prayer and Action Against Assisted Suicide Measure

Assisted Suicide Initiated Measure Although the Election of 2016 is in the recent past, South Dakota Ballot Measures for 2018 arrived at the attorney general’s office months ago.  Of particular concern to all pro-life citizens should be the evil lurking behind an assisted-suicide or euthanasia measure brought by “Death With Dignity South Dakota.” ACTION ITEM: […]

Calls Needed to the Governor to Protect Religious Liberty in South Dakota

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”.  (Galatians 6:9) As you know, a victory for religious liberty was achieved in the South Dakota Legislature on Tuesday!  SB 149 provides certain protections to faith-based or religious child-placement agencies. We […]

Religious Liberty Victory in South Dakota!

“Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever” (Psalm 106:1) A victory for religious liberty was achieved in the South Dakota Legislature yesterday!  SB 149 passed the Senate with a concurrence vote of 27 to 8.  Check the votes here.  SB 149 provides certain protections to faith-based […]

Prayer and Action for Religious Liberty in South Dakota

Opposition to the “Women’s March” CWA Home Team Captain Beth Spitzer’s letter to the editor regarding the “Women’s March” held in Rapid City was published in the Rapid City Journal.  Click here to read Beth’s letter. Religious Liberty We are pleased to report that SB149, An Act to provide certain protections to faith-based or religious child-placement […]

Outstanding South Dakota Bills that Need Your Support Concerning Religious Freedom, Education, Abortion and Sex Trafficking

SB 149 would provide certain protections to faith-based or religious child-placement agencies. Under SB 149, no child placement agency may be required to provide any service that conflicts with or provide any service under circumstances that conflict with any sincerely-held religious belief or moral conviction of the child placement agency. Agencies around the country have […]

URGENT: Support the Repeal of South Dakota’s Initiated Measure 22

No doubt you’ve heard much in the media about Initiated Measure 22 (IM22) and HB1069, the bill to repeal IM22. You will recall that CWA of South Dakota took a stand against IM22 on the ballot last fall.  With so much “fake news” these days, there is much deception in the media about this good […]

Press Release: CWA of South Dakota Commends Elimination of Rape Kit Backlog

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota commends state Attorney General Marty Jackley and the staff of the South Dakota Forensic Lab for the rapid response to complete the testing of the backlog of rape kits that had been stored by law enforcement for lengthy periods of time. This is a national issue of […]