Urge Gov. Burgum to Sign The Bill!
April 26, 2021 was a great day for our state! On that day, SB2030, a pro-life bill, passed the State Senate and is on its way to Gov. Doug Burgum’s (Republican) desk! SB 2030 clarifies that the State of Dakota does not do business with or partner with the abortion industry. Watch the floor debate […]
Urgent! It’s Time to Override an Inexcusable Veto
Yesterday, Gov. Doug Burgum (Republican) threw high school female athletes under the bus by vetoing HB 1298, a common-sense bill that would promote fairness in girls’ sports. The bill passed by a wide majority in the House but only narrowly in the Senate. You can read my press release on the veto here. We need […]
Fairness in Girls’ Sports Bill Passes – One more call to make!
We have reason to celebrate in North Dakota! HB 1298, a bill relating to participation in athletic events exclusively for females, was passed by the State Senate yesterday, April 15. The bill now heads to the Governor for his signature. Read my press release here. Thank you for sending messages to the House and Senate […]
Girl’s Sports Bill Passes – On to Governor
Concerned Women for America of North Dakota State Director Linda Thorson applauds the passage of the fairness for female athletes bill by the North Dakota legislature. Read the full press release.
Voice Your Support for a Pro-Life Bill
It’s time to STOP North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) relationship with Planned Parenthood! Thank you for responding to the last alert! On April 7, the North Dakota House voted to pass SB 2030! SB 2030 makes it clear that the university system can no longer partner with abortion providers and penalize campuses that violate the […]
Let’s Stop Funding Planned Parenthood Courses!
The Safe Spaces course, i.e., sex education course. for K-12 teachers, is being offered again through Distance and Continuing Education at North Dakota State University (NDSU). The instructor, Katie Christensen, is the State Director of External Affairs, Planned Parenthood, North Central States. Materials recommended for children in Safe Spaces include, It’s Perfectly Normal by Robbie […]
We Need Your Calls Again on the 10 Commandments and Pledge Bill!
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Because of your prayer and action, SB 2308, a bill relating […]
Help Protect Free Speech Policies on College Campuses
You can make a difference by praying and acting on an important bill to protect faculty and students’ right to religious liberty and freedom of speech on college and university campuses in North Dakota. Campuses across the nation have enacted policies that infringe on First Amendment rights. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of North Dakota […]
CWA Applauds the North Dakota Legislature’s Clarification on the Equal Rights Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2021 FOR MORE INFORMATION Linda Thorson (701) 331-9792 Concerned Women for America Applauds the North Dakota Legislature’s Clarification on the Equal Rights Amendment Bismarck, North Dakota – The final step needed to pass SCR 4010, the Equal Rights Clarification Resolution, is done. The North Dakota House passed the resolution this […]
Call Your Senator: Save Girls Sports Bill
We need your voice! HB 1298 passed out of the House last month and the bill is now in the Senate. HB 1298 was heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee members on Tuesday, March 16. I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of Concerned Women for America of North Dakota at the hearing. You can […]
Calls Needed on Equal Rights Clarification Resolution!
Concerned Women for America of North Dakota stands in favor of SCR 4010, the Equal Rights Clarification Resolution, which clarifies that the proposed 1972 Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was only valid through March 22, 1979, and should not be counted by lawmakers, or any other person, as a live […]
State Director Interviewed on ERA Resolution
Concerned Women for America of North Dakota State Director Linda Thorson was recently interviewed by a local CBS station regarding SCR 4010, the Equal Rights Clarification Resolution, which clarifies that the proposed 1972 Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was only valid through March 22, 1979, and should not be counted by lawmakers, […]
Action Needed! Equal Rights Amendment Resolution
First, I want to thank you for the calls, emails, and prayers on HB 1415, the physician-assisted suicide bill that I emailed you about earlier this week. This was a dangerous bill, but because of your voice, the bill was voted down by an overwhelming majority! We need your voice again! SCR 4010, the Equal […]
Action Needed NOW on Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill
Happy Valentine’s Day! God’s love never fails us, does it? Take this opportunity to demonstrate God’s love for all; be a voice calling for the protection of life! On Monday, February 15, HB 1415, the Physician-Assisted Suicide bill, will be voted on by the full House. E-mails and phone calls to the North Dakota state House […]
North Dakota: Calls Needed BEFORE 1:00 p.m. to Help Protect Female Sports!
HB 1298, a bill that would provide a level playing field for female athletes, will be heard on the House floor this afternoon, Wednesday, February 10. It is especially important that you contact your two state representatives by 1:00 p.m. today and urge them to vote “Yes” on HB 1298. Fair competition and equality in […]
Update! Your Voice Needed: Ten Commandments/Pledge of Allegiance
Update on the bill: Thank you to everyone who took the time to pray and send messages on SB 2308, the bill that enables school boards to allow the posting of the Ten Commandments and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance with immunity from liability. Read the original alert below. Great News! The Senate […]
Calls Needed to Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide
You can make a difference in North Dakota by praying and acting on an important bill concerning life and death – HB 1415, relating to physician-assisted suicide. Though there are many sound academic reasons to oppose physician-assisted suicide, Concerned Women for America of North Dakota believes the most important reason is that God, and God […]
State Director Testifies in Favor of Save Girls Sports Bill
Concerned Women for America of North Dakota, Linda Thorson, testified before the House Human Services Committee in support of HB1298, a bill that seeks to protect fair competition and equality in women’s sports that is now under threat. Read my testimony. Watch my committee testimony (start at 3:10 mark).
Voice Your Support for Fair Competition and Equality in Women’s Sports
You can make a difference in North Dakota by praying and acting on important bills being considered during the 2021 North Dakota legislative session. HB1298, relating to participation in athletic events exclusively for males or females, is one such bill. As the Director of the state’s largest public policy woman’s organization, the testimony I will be […]
CWA of North Dakota Prayer Project Opportunity
Wow! What a year this has been. It has been a year like we have never experienced in our lifetime – the coronavirus and its restrictions, lawlessness in our streets, and questions of election integrity. Now is not the time to grow weary. Isaiah 54:17 promises us that no weapon forged against us will prevail. […]