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- [Jack Phillips and Jason McGuire are coming to South Dakota!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/07/30/4702/) - It’s time to stand for family values! Join us for our annual Stand Dinner, you’ll leave encouraged and equipped for the fight ahead. This year we are incredibly excited to be bringing both Jack Phillips, known for his cake making and Supreme Court victories, and Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, who recently
- [The Stand Dinner - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/07/30/the-stand-dinner-2026/) - It’s time to stand for family values! Join us for our annual Stand Dinner, you’ll leave encouraged and equipped for the fight ahead. Sioux Falls – October 1 – RSVP HERE Rapid City – October 6 – RSVP HERE Every year we fill banquet halls with hundreds of passionate believers who are ready to defend the family and our
- [South Dakota Ranks Low in Religious Liberty Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/07/17/south-dakota-ranks-low-in-religious-liberty-scorecard/) - “The golden rule of history is that the things that come first rarely last. If we take our faith and our freedoms for granted, we will lose both.” – Dr. Os Guiness Faith, Freedom, and the Cost of Complacency Living in a state like South Dakota, it’s not hard to be religious. Most people call
- [As Washington Spends, South Dakota Families Must Come First in Budget Reconciliation](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/17/as-washington-spends-south-dakota-families-must-come-first-in-budget-reconciliation/) - As the cost of living rises, the American Dream is slipping out of reach for many South Dakotans. We need YOU to advocate for how Congress can use budget reconciliation (a fast-moving process to push through major tax and spending decisions) to deliver relief by strengthening the Child Tax Credit, expanding eligibility, and ensuring all families can access the
- [The 2026 Session Report](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/05/29/the-2026-session-report/) - Read the 2026 Session Report to find: • Details on all the bills we supported or opposed • An introduction to our 7 legislative interns • Highlights from our Day at the Capitol and more! CLICK HERE for the 2026 Session ReportDownload
- [Your 2026 Voter Guide - DakotaVoter is Live!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/05/11/your-2026-voter-guide-dakotavoter-is-live/) - Research the Candidates – Vote Your Values The June Primary election is coming up, and it’s once again crucial for voters to educate themselves on candidates, so we can continue to advance the pro-family cause. We have done the work for you! We’ve compiled voting records and viewpoints from candidates in every race and every district
- [A Texas Court is Playing Games With Age Verification Laws – But States Should Move Forward Anyway](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/19/a-texas-court-is-playing-games-with-age-verification-laws-but-states-should-move-forward-anyway/) - At the eleventh hour, a federal district court judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the Texas App Store Accountability Act that was set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Obama-appointed judge found an obscure reason to interpret the bill as a “content-based restriction,” which requires the court to apply a “strict
- [Finding Hope During America’s Crisis of Biblical Illiteracy](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/05/04/finding-hope-during-americas-crisis-of-biblical-illiteracy/) - “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12 Is America facing a crisis of biblical illiteracy? Once upon a time in our nation, even non-believers knew
- [SPLC Indicted for Funding Extremists After Decades of Targeting Conservative Groups](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/24/splc-indicted-for-funding-extremists-after-decades-of-targeting-conservative-groups/) - This week, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple counts of fraud and money laundering. The organization is notorious for its “hate maps,” which list organizations in all 50 states that promulgate “hate” and “extremism” according to SPLC’s skewed definitions. The irony is that after decades of
- [Jason McGuire Files Libel Suit Against NY Attorney General Letitia James](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/17/jason-mcguire-files-libel-suit-against-ny-attorney-general-letitia-james/) - Late last year, our friend Jason McGuire, the Executive Director of New York Families Foundation, was sentenced to eight weekends in jail as a result of political retribution over his conservative values. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2025 for bank and real estate fraud,
- [South Dakota Families Top the Charts Once Again!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/10/south-dakota-families-top-the-charts-once-again/) - South Dakota once again ranked 4th out of all 50 states for the strength of our families and pro-family culture in the “Family Structure Index,” a nationwide study sponsored by our allies in Ohio at the Center for Christian Virtue and the Institute for Family Studies. The Family Structure Index evaluates three key factors: marriage rates
- [Never Trust a Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/03/10/never-trust-a-scorecard/) - The 2023 legislative session is over (except for veto-day), which means numerous organizations have started making their scorecards to show how legislators voted. Here’s the deal - never trust a scorecard. That’s an odd claim coming from someone who is currently working on a scorecard, but here’s what I mean: never take the information in
- [2026 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/06/2026-legislative-scorecard/) - Today, the Family Voice Action released its scorecard for the 2026 Legislative Session. The Family Voice scorecard gives a snapshot of where South Dakota legislators stand on issues impacting the family. Legislators were scored on 17 different pieces of legislation between the two chambers. The 2026 Scorecard can be found hereDownload Family Voice Action encourages
- [Free Speech Victory: SCOTUS Rules “Conversion Therapy” Bans are Unconstitutional](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/04/07/free-speech-victory-scotus-rules-conversion-therapy-bans-are-unconstitutional/) - In a massive victory for free speech and religious freedom, the US Supreme Court ruled last week in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado cannot enforce a ban on “conversion therapy” for Christian counselors. The case revolved around Colorado House Bill 19-1129, passed in 2019, which bars licensed counselors from discussing issues of sexuality and gender
- [The Mounting Effort to Overturn Same-Sex “Marriage”](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/27/the-mounting-effort-to-overturn-same-sex-marriage/) - Children are the greatest victims of the LGBT movement. In 2015, the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges “empowered” same-sex couples to marry. That faulty decision based on a work of legal fiction also inadvertently paved the way for a “right” to parenthood, which deprives children of their natural right to be raised
- [‘Children’s Biological Identity Matters’: South Dakota Criminalizes Fertility Fraud](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/20/childrens-biological-identity-matters-south-dakota-criminalizes-fertility-fraud/) - South Dakota just became the 15th state to criminalize fertility fraud. Rep. Terri Jorgenson first learned about fertility fraud through a podcast series created by Them Before Us, an organization led by renowned child advocate Katy Faust. The series highlighted several disturbing instances of fertility fraud, such as the case of Dr. Donald Cline, who
- [‘The Ads Are Coming Down’: South Dakota’s Victory Over Mayday Health](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/17/the-ads-are-coming-down-south-dakotas-victory-over-mayday-health/) - Late last year, gas stations across South Dakota had signs plastered with ads reading “Pregnant? Don’t want to be?” and promoting the New York abortion pill supplier Mayday Health. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley immediately took action by filing a “cease and desist” letter. After Mayday escalated the situation by refusing to take down
- [Week 9 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/13/week-9-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 9 Legislative Update Norman & Don give a report on 20+ pieces of legislation from the 2026 session!
- [The Legislature was right to reject online sports betting](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/09/the-legislature-was-right-to-reject-online-sports-betting/) - “The fastest growing addiction that is destroying young men in their 20’s is online sports gambling. They’re screwing an entire generation of young men.” – Dave Ramsey The younger generations of modern America have the same addictions and vices as older generations, simply in different packaging. After all, there is nothing new under the sun.
- [Reflections on my time at the Capitol - Ida Carrette](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/06/reflections-on-my-time-at-the-capitol-ida-carrette/) - Ida Carrette joined the Family Voice team for a week at the Capitol, and shares a few thoughts! Snapshots from the week:
- [Week 8 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/06/week-8-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 8 Legislative Update Don & Norman give a brief recap of week 8, and highlight seven pieces of legislation, including: Stopping Abortion Pill Producers: HB1274 gives the Attorney General additional tools to prosecute the companies that are mailing the abortion pills into the state. CLICK HERE to learn more about the health dangers to
- [Reflections on our time at the Capitol - Elizabeth & Nasaya](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/03/04/reflections-on-our-time-at-the-capitol-elizabeth-nasaya/) - Elizabeth & Nasaya joined the Family Voice team for a week at the Capitol, and share a few reflections! We were also glad to welcome Callie and Kinley, who joined us for a couple days to see how the process works! Snapshots from the week:
- [Week 7 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/28/week-7-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 7 Legislative Update Don & Norman give a brief recap of week 7, and highlight several pieces of legislation, including: Stopping Abortion Pill Producers: HB1274 gives the Attorney General additional tools to prosecute the companies that are mailing the abortion pills into the state. These pills end the life of an unborn baby, and
- [Week 6 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/22/week-6-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 6 Legislative Update Don & Norman give a brief recap of week 6, and highlight 9 pieces of legislation, including: Stopping Abortion Pill Producers: HB1274 gives the Attorney General additional tools to prosecute the companies that are mailing the abortion pills into the state. These pills end the life of an unborn baby, and
- [Week 5 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/14/week-5-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 5 Legislative Update Don & Norman give a brief recap of week 4, and highlight 10 pieces of legislation, including: Parental Rights: SB190 would give parental rights the same legal protection as we currently have for freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Only 11 states are missing these protections - South Dakota is
- [Week 4 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/08/week-4-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 4 Legislative Update Elsa, Don & Norman give a brief recap of week 4, and highlight 9 pieces of legislation, including: Privacy Protections – Partial Repeal: Legislation was introduced to remove privacy protections for fireman, law enforcement officers, actors in theater, and musical performers. We were able to stop the legislation in committee, in
- [Reflections on my time at the Capitol - Elsa Bisschop](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/08/reflections-on-my-time-at-the-capitol-elsa-bisschop/) - Elsa Bisschop joined the Family Voice team for a week at the Capitol, and shares a few reflections! Watch Elsa's testimony before the House State a Affairs Committee, advocating for privacy protections! The legislation proposed, HB1161, would have removed privacy protections for firefighters, law enforcement personnel, music artists, and theater performers. The legislation was rejected
- [Reflections on my time at the Capitol - Dawson Schroeder](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/08/reflections-on-my-time-at-the-capitol-dawson-schroeder/) - Dawson Schroeder joined the Family Voice team for 2 weeks at the Capitol, and shares a few reflections! A few more snapshots from Dawson's Internship:
- [Criminalizing post-abortive mothers will not save lives](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/05/criminalizing-post-abortive-mothers-will-not-save-lives/) - This year legislation has been introduced to apply criminal penalties to a mother who kills her unborn child through abortion. HB1212 – introduced by Representative Tony Randolph and Senator John Carley, has sparked discussion and debate among pro-life friends as they wrestle with the moral, legal, and practical realities surrounding the question of abortion. SD
- [The Legal Battles With Mayday Health Continue](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/02/02/the-legal-battles-with-mayday-health-continue/) - Toward the end of 2025, 30 gas stations across South Dakota had signs plastered with ads reading “Pregnant? Don’t want to be?” and promoting the New York abortion pill supplier Mayday Health. Attorney General Marty Jackley immediately issued a “cease and desist” letter, noting that the ads were deceptive because abortion pills are illegal in
- [Week 3 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/31/week-3-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 3 Legislative Update Norman, Don & Dawson give a brief recap of week 3, and highlight 11 pieces of legislation, including: The "Do No Harm" bill - Legislation was introduced by Rep. Les Heinemann (HB1153) to ensure that doctors are able to follow the hippocratic oath and do no harm. If a medical professional
- [Week 2 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/24/week-2-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 1 Legislative Update Norman, Don & Dawson give a brief recap of week 2, and highlight a few pieces of legislation for this year, including: Partners in Education Scholarships - This scholarship program has served hundreds of families in South Dakota, and opened new doors for students. This session, through SB84, the legislature will
- [Week 1 Legislative Update - 2026](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/17/week-1-legislative-update-2026/) - Week 1 Legislative Update Norman and Don give a brief recap of week 1, and highlight a few pieces of legislation we expect to see this year, including: Homeschool Restrictions - This year the public school lobby is positioning to attempt the addition of several new regulations on homeschool families, including new reporting requirements and
- [The Hyde Amendment is Non-Negotiable](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/15/the-hyde-amendment-is-non-negotiable/) - On the heels of a rocky year for the pro-life movement, President Trump made a shocking statement to House Republicans at a policy meeting just one week into 2026. While discussing a new health care bill, he told the gathered legislators,“You have to be a little flexible on Hyde, you know that. You gotta be
- [Homeschooling is on the Rise – But Threats are Looming](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2026/01/14/homeschooling-is-on-the-rise-but-threats-are-looming/) - South Dakota’s homeschooling movement has outpaced every other state in terms of growth, going from 4,333 students in 2015-16 to 10,536 students in 2023-2024 –that’s a 143% increase! This drastic rise is due in part to former Governor Kristi Noem backing the effort to protect parental choice and loosen compulsory attendance laws in 2021. South
- [Identity Reclaimed Conference - Recordings](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/12/11/identity-reclaimed-conference-recordings/) - Weren't able to join us December 6, or want to re-watch a presentation? Find the recordings of the Identity Reclaimed Conference here! Pastor Jim Erwin gives a biblical overview of our understanding of gender and sexuality Laura Bonsness tells her story of healing, and gives a challenge to stand for the truth and reclaim the
- [The 2025 Session Report](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/11/26/the-2025-session-report/) - Read the 2025 Session Report to find: • Details on all the bills we supported or opposed • An introduction to our 3 legislative interns • Highlights from our Day at the Capitol and more! CLICK HERE to download the full report!
- [South Dakota Tied for 3rd Most Religious State](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/09/26/south-dakota-tied-for-3rd-most-religious-state/) - In a recent ranking from PEW Research, South Dakota tied with Louisiana for the third most religious state in the nation. The study considered four separate survey questions to gauge the religiousness of all 50 states and D.C., ranking “each state by the percentage of its adult residents (ages 18 and older) who say they
- [‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’ – 100 Religious Freedom Victories](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/09/19/promises-made-promises-kept-100-religious-freedom-victories/) - “The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God.” – John Adams Conservative Christians rallied to the voting box on November
- [Educational Freedom in South Dakota](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/09/16/educational-freedom-in-south-dakota/) - Do South Dakota families have true educational freedom? Two recent reports put that question to the test. EdChoice’s Friedman Index ranked states on the affordability and availability of education options, while the Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card overviewed several areas of academic freedom, including transparency and school choice. Here’s what the rankings revealed about
- [South Dakota Instructed to Remove Gender Ideology from Sex Ed Materials](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/09/05/south-dakota-instructed-to-remove-gender-ideology-from-sex-ed-materials/) - South Dakota was one of 40 states to receive a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Administration for Children and Families (ACF) instructing states to remove gender ideology material from public school curricula. The letter to South Dakota itemized several instances of radical gender ideology being pushed in
- [The Olympics and World Athletics Abandon Woke Policies (Finally)](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/08/29/the-olympics-and-world-athletics-abandon-woke-policies-finally/) - It has been nearly seven months since President Trump declared the “war on women’s sports is over” after signing an executive order banning men from competing in female competitions at federally funded schools. Since then, a plethora of victories have been won: the NCAA abandoned its “transgender athlete” policy, and dozens of colleges and universities
- [‘Even in a jail cell, Jesus meets me.’ – NYFF Director Shares First Letter From Jail](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/08/22/even-in-a-jail-cell-jesus-meets-me-nyff-director-shares-first-letter-from-jail/) - “My name is Jason McGuire. Some people know me as a lobbyist, as a political leader, as a pastor, or as a friend. To others, I am a son, a brother, a husband, or a father. Today, in the eyes of the state of New York, I am inmate 090198, locked down in Echo Block-4
- [Family Voice Welcomes Chief Kelvin Cochran to 2025 Stand Dinner!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/08/15/family-voice-welcomes-chief-kelvin-cochran-to-2025-stand-dinner/) - “The government cannot require its employees to ask for permission before exercising their right to speak freely. Free speech is for everyone, and that includes government employees.” – Alliance Defending Freedom We are incredibly excited to welcome Chief Kelvin Cochran to our 2025 Stand Dinner as the keynote speaker! He was once known as “America’s
- [SD Family Voice Ally Serves As Political Prisoner](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/08/08/sd-family-voice-ally-serves-as-political-prisoner/) - For the next six weekends, New York Families Foundation Executive Director Jason McGuire will serve time as a political prisoner. This injustice is the result of a seven-year witch hunt led by New York’s widely discredited Attorney General Letitia James, who began spying on New York Families Foundation (NYFF) and New York Families Action (NYFA)
- [FTC Hearing Reveals the True Cost of Gender Ideology](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/08/01/ftc-hearing-reveals-the-true-cost-of-gender-ideology/) - “My name is Elvira Syed, and I lost my 17-year-old daughter, Ilene, to gender ideology and the system that failed her at every step.” Elvira shared her heartbreaking story at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hearing examining the dangers of “gender affirming care,” sitting alongside several other individuals who were also victimized by radical gender
- [Taking ‘Step Two’: South Dakota Should Reconsider Age Verification for App Stores](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/07/25/taking-step-two-south-dakota-should-reconsider-age-verification-for-app-stores/) - The US Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton established that states have the right to require explicit adult websites to verify the age of users before granting access to the platform. The ruling gives momentum to the idea that age should also be verifiedbefore allowing children to download applications on their
- [UPenn Reverses Course on Trans Athlete Policy Thanks to Trump Admin](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/07/18/upenn-reverses-course-on-trans-athlete-policy-thanks-to-trump-admin/) - The wins just keep rolling in for the conservative movement. On July 1, the University of Pennsylvania agreed to dramatically change their athletics policy and begin correcting the harms against women in sporting events. This policy shift came as part of a settlement to a federal civil rights case brought against the school by the
- [Children Now Protected From Harmful Online Content in South Dakota](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/07/10/children-now-protected-from-harmful-online-content-in-south-dakota/) - As of this month, children in South Dakota are protected from a significant amount of explicit online content thanks to a new law that took effect on July 1 and a US Supreme Court ruling that ensured its implementation is constitutional. HB 1053, proposed by Rep. Bethany Soye, requires adult websites to verify users are
- [US Supreme Court Hands Pro-Life Movement Two Victories](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/07/04/us-supreme-court-hands-pro-life-movement-two-victories/) - The last week of June, the United States Supreme Court ended its 2024-2025 term with a flurry of high-profile rulings that will impact parental rights, religious freedom, the fight against the radical LGBT agenda, and more. The pro-life movement also scored two major victories with Diocese of Albany v. Harris and Medina v. Planned Parenthood
- [States Can Protect Children From “Gender Affirming Care,” SCOTUS Rules](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/06/24/states-can-protect-children-from-gender-affirming-care-scotus-rules/) - South Dakota can continue restricting radical, experimental transgender medication and procedures for minors, the Supreme Court ruled in a monumental victory for the conservative movement last week. In United States v. Skrmetti, the US Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether or not bans on “gender-affirming care” for minors violate the Equal Protection Clause of
- [New York Mom Sues School District for Hiding Child’s Gender Transition](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/06/19/new-york-mom-sues-school-district-for-hiding-childs-gender-transition/) - Should school districts be allowed to lie to parents about their children’s well-being? That question is currently before the US Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District, a case out of New York that involves a school district conspiring to hide a child’s mental health struggles and subsequent “gender transition”
- [Big Changes May Be Coming to School Choice Across the U.S.](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/05/26/big-changes-may-be-coming-to-school-choice-across-the-u-s/) - Congress is working on a big package of changes to the federal budget, and one of the proposals could make it easier for families in all 50 states to choose where their kids go to school—public or private—by offering tax credits for people who donate to school scholarship programs. President Trump has coined this legislation
- [From 1925 to Today – The US Supreme Court & Parental Rights](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/06/13/from-1925-to-today-the-us-supreme-court-parental-rights/) - Over the past several years, as woke indoctrination overtook academic institutions and public schools pushed parents to the sidelines, the battle for parental rights rose to the forefront of the American political conversation. But this conflict isn’t new – in fact, the US Supreme Court’s first major ruling on parental rights dates back to 1925.
- [What a 409-Page Report Revealed About Chemical Castration and Gender Mutilation](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/06/06/what-a-409-page-report-revealed-about-chemical-castration-and-gender-mutilation/) - The federal government is cracking down on “gender-affirming care.” Last month, not only did the US House pass a measure in the budget reconciliation package to cut federal funding for chemical castration and gender mutilation, but two federal health agencies published letters directing healthcare institutions to update treatment protocols in response to a massive federal
- [The Child Tax Credit Benefits Families](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/06/04/the-child-tax-credit-benefits-families/) - Did you know that South Dakota has the highest birth rate in the nation? Because of factors like this, we recently ranked fourth on the Family Structure Index. We’ve long understood a basic truth: the strength of our state rests on the strength of our families. Right now, the U.S. Senate has the chance to
- [US House Passes Measure to End Federal Funding for Trans Treatments](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/05/29/us-house-passes-measure-to-end-federal-funding-for-trans-treatments/) - The US House of Representatives successfully passed the GOP-led budget reconciliation package (also known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”) last week before Memorial Day. Among its many victories, the legislation included a prohibition on funding for transgender treatments through Medicaid, Obamacare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We know that these surgeries irreparably
- [Reconciliation Package to Include Measure to Defund Big Abortion](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/05/16/reconciliation-package-to-include-measure-to-defund-big-abortion/) - Two months ago, South Dakota Family Voice traveled to Washington, D.C., to join with other pro-life organizations representing all 50 states requesting that Congress defund Big Abortion in the upcoming reconciliation package. We’re proud to share that our plea was heard, and thanks to leadership from Speaker Mike Johnson and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman
- [The MAHA Movement’s First 100 Days](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/05/06/the-maha-movements-first-100-days/) - first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office were a whirlwind. From signing a record number of executive orders – 143, to be exact – to waging war on radical gender ideology, overhauling DEI in the federal government, securing the border, and ending federal funding of abortion, Trump arguably accomplished more in his
- [1 in 10 Women Experience “Serious Adverse Events” from Abortion Pill](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/30/1-in-10-women-experience-serious-adverse-events-from-abortion-pill/) - Big Pharma cares about one thing – profit. That explains why the abortion industry has been deceiving women about the true risks associated with the abortion pill mifepristone for over two decades. The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) conducted the largest-known study of the abortion pill to date, analyzing over 865,000 prescribed mifepristone abortions
- [DOJ to Investigate Doctors Who “Exploit and Mutilate” Children Through Trans Surgeries](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/28/doj-to-investigate-doctors-who-exploit-and-mutilate-children-through-trans-surgeries/) - Earlier this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a memorandum to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees declaring in no uncertain terms that medical practitioners who “exploit and mutilate” children through transgender surgeries will be held accountable under the law. This announcement follows in the footsteps of Trump’s executive order affirming that there are only two
- [It’s Time to Dismantle the DOE – Senator Rounds Takes Action](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/17/its-time-to-dismantle-the-doe-senator-rounds-takes-action/) - “We all know that teachers, parents, local school boards, and state Departments of Education know what’s best for their students, not bureaucrats in Washington,” US Sen. Mike Rounds recently noted. That idea is the driving force behind the movement to dismantle the US Department of Education. The truth is, the DOE inhibits states and local
- [The Search for Truth: America’s Return to Church](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/11/the-search-for-truth-americas-return-to-church/) - Over the past year, we have witnessed several encouraging trends that signal America is moving back towards traditional Christian values and conservative principles. In December, we shared the three major trends that indicate the “woke era” is losing steam: Gen Z voters have been moving rightward in the past three election cycles, Millennial fathers are
- [The Push to Defund Big Abortion](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/08/the-push-to-defund-big-abortion/) - "The winds of change are blowing across America. Now is the time to defund Planned Parenthood." – Family Research Council President Tony Perkins Over the past 10 years, Planned Parenthood has killed over 3,400,000 babies in the womb. Between 2019-2021 alone, the abortion giant received over $2 billion in federal taxpayer funding to continue pursuing
- [2025 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/04/08/2025-legislative-scorecard/) - Today, the Family Voice Action released its scorecard for the 2025 Legislative Session. The Family Voice scorecard gives a snapshot of where South Dakota legislators stand on issues impacting the family. Legislators were scored on 12 different pieces of legislation in their respective chambers. The 2025 Scorecard can be found here Download Norman Woods, Director
- [SD Legislators Declare Women’s Bathrooms Are Just for Women](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/03/21/sd-legislators-declare-womens-bathrooms-are-just-for-women/) - Men do not belong in women’s restrooms - and the South Dakota legislature finally said it. That simple statement has been the subject of dispute for nearly ten years in the South Dakota legislature, but this month, elected officials finally passed a measure to protect women’s private spaces from biological males in public schools and
- [South Dakota Moms Are Fighting for HB1239—and Their Kids](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/03/05/south-dakota-moms-are-fighting-for-hb1239-and-their-kids/) - Michelle Klimek, a Sioux Falls mom with a teaching degree, flipped through a book a parent had shown her found in the high school library where their kids attended. It was May of 2022, her son was a junior. The content shocked her: vivid pornographic content and violence in books geared for teens. “The book
- [South Dakota Tops The Charts For Strength of Families](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/28/south-dakota-tops-the-charts-for-strength-of-families/) - "The foundations of national morality must be laid in private families.” – John Adams South Dakota has long been recognized as one of the best places to raise a family. A recent report from our allies in Ohio at the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) confirms that viewpoint while revealing key areas for improvement. The
- [Should libraries be exempt from the laws protecting children?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/26/should-libraries-be-exempt-from-the-laws-protecting-children/) - As with every state in America, South Dakota has laws protecting kids from harmful materials. If certain content meets the “harmful to minors” definition in our state law, then it is unlawful to give that material to children – unless you’re a library or educational institution. That’s right, our libraries have direct permission in state
- [Protecting Kids with the App Store Accountability Act](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/21/protecting-kids-with-the-app-store-accountability-act/) - South Dakota lawmakers recently considered a bill that would require app stores like Google Play to verify the ages of users and obtain parental consent before enabling minors to use certain applications. Senate Bill 180, also known as the App Store Accountability Act, would have leveraged existing infrastructure within app stores to verify users' age
- [Who are the outside influences behind the new marriage bill, SB156?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/16/who-are-the-outside-influences-behind-the-new-marriage-bill-sb156/) - A recent bill to amend South Dakota’s marriage laws has been introduced, but who is behind the effort? The legislation (SB156) would prohibit marriage before age 18, where currently in South Dakota a 16 or 17 year old could potentially get married if they have parental approval. Although the local voices in support of the
- [Problems with SB156, the prohibition on marriage before 18](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/14/problems-with-sb156-the-prohibition-on-marriage-before-18/) - Right now in South Dakota, someone who is 16 or 17 is able to get married if they have parental approval. A new piece of legislation has been introduced to prohibit these marriages, and raise the age to 18. The legislation (SB156) has multiple problems: • It assumes that getting married young is inherently problematic,
- [Protecting Female-Only Facilities with HB 1259](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/14/protecting-female-only-facilities-with-hb-1259/) - On Wednesday, South Dakota’s House State Affairs Committee voted 11-2 to advance HB 1259 to the full House, a bill that would protect women’s private spaces, such as restrooms and changing rooms, from biological men and boys in public schools and on government properties. This bill goes hand-in-hand with two recent actions from President Trump.
- [Executive Order Immediately Protects Children from Trans Surgeries](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/02/07/executive-order-immediately-protects-children-from-trans-surgeries/) - When Donald Trump declared that his presidency would usher in the “Golden Age of America,” and begin a “thrilling new era of national success,” it wasn’t hyperbole. In less than three weeks, he has already undone years of leftist damage. Through dozens of Executive Orders, he has: halted federal funding of abortion, dismantled the Diversity,
- [School Choice and the Budget Question](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/28/school-choice-and-the-budget-question/) - School choice has turned out to be a key focus of South Dakota’s 2025 Legislative Session. So far, two bills have been introduced to establish an Education Savings Account (ESA) program that would empower parents to choose the best education pathway for their children, HB1009 and HB1020. Education Savings Accounts are accounts the state deposits
- [School Choice and the Curriculum Question](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/27/school-choice-and-the-curriculum-question/) - Will the Department of Education be approving your curriculum if HB1020 passes? The short answer: No. Keep reading for the full explanation. This legislative session multiple bills have been introduced with the goal of starting an Education Savings Account (ESA) program with one simple goal: create flexibility in state funding to empower parents to make
- [SD Legislators Move to Protect Children From Explicit Content](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/24/sd-legislators-move-to-protect-children-from-explicit-content/) - In 2017, South Dakota lawmakers declared online pornography a public health crisis. 2025 could finally be the year the legislature takes action to protect children from it. A bill proposed by Rep. Bethany Soye – HB 1053 – would require adult websites to verify users are 18+ before granting access to the platform. A similar bill was attempted in the 2024
- [School Choice and the Homeschool Question](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/17/school-choice-and-the-homeschool-question/) - Update: With the approval of a pending amendment, HSLDA & FAIRSD will be neutral on HB1020. This legislative session multiple bills have been introduced with the goal of starting an Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The primary goal is simple: create flexibility in state funding to empower parents to make the best education plan for
- [Facebook Owns Up to Censorship, Implements Change](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/17/facebook-owns-up-to-censorship-implements-change/) - Since 2020, Facebook users have struggled against Meta’s unfair censorship and “fact-checking” that predominantly targeted conservative viewpoints and voices, especially during the 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook’s systematic regulation and suppression of conservative ideas is well-documented. At last, Meta is owning up to its mistakes and implementing change. Whether these changes come from
- [Empowering Families through Educational Savings Accounts](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2025/01/03/empowering-families-through-educational-savings-accounts/) - Parents have the right and responsibility to direct the upbringing of their children. At Family Voice, we believe that includes parents choosing where their children attend school, regardless of what school district they live in. One of the most straightforward routes to implementing school choice is through the creation of Educational Savings Accounts (ESA), which
- [Christmas & Consumerism](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/12/23/christmas-consumerism/) - Somewhere along the way, the meaning of Christmas was lost. What began as a celebration of the birth of our Savior drifted towards a celebration of consumerism. Americans are forecasted to spend a record-breaking nearly one trillion dollars on holiday expenses this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumerism now defines Christmas in the
- [Three Major Shifts That Give Us Hope for 2025 and Beyond](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/12/20/three-major-shifts-that-give-us-hope-for-2025-and-beyond/) - The outlook for the conservative movement over the next two to four years is bright, thanks to the major victories scored in the 2024 General Election. But beyond those legislative victories, we are witnessing a cultural realignment that gives us hope for the future. Here are three major shifts in the younger generation that signal
- [SCOTUS Hears Case Challenging Tennessee’s Ban on “Gender-Affirming Care”](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/12/13/scotus-hears-case-challenging-tennessees-ban-on-gender-affirming-care/) - Last week, the US Supreme Court began reviewing the consequential Tennessee case United States v. Skrmetti, which will determine if states are constitutionally allowed to enact bans on so-called “gender-affirming care” procedures for minors. Twenty-six states, including South Dakota, have passed laws restricting such medical intervention. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine if South Dakota
- [Giving Tuesday: Will you support our 2025 goals?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/12/03/giving-tuesday-will-you-support-our-2025-goals/) - At Family Voice, we are filled with hope for the future. The incredible results from the General Election – namely, defeating the radical abortion amendment, rejecting recreational marijuana, and avoiding California-style jungle primaries – have given us room to breathe and room to build on that momentum. Here’s what that means for 2025. Since the
- [Giving Thanks for 2024’s Political Wins](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/11/27/giving-thanks-for-2024s-political-wins/) - Every year around Thanksgiving, we look back on the past year and thank God for our many blessings, both organizationally and personally. This year at Family Voice, we have much to be thankful for. Through your continuous prayer and support, we scored several major victories during the legislative session and in the General Election. This
- [Putting the Bible Back in Schools](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/11/26/putting-the-bible-back-in-schools/) - Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is on a mission to reinstate biblical history in public education once again. In June, Walters announced that a Bible would be placed in every classroom in the state, and the teachers would begin using it in the curricula. Last week, he reported that his office had procured over 500
- [Young Voters Shift to the Right](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/11/18/young-voters-shift-to-the-right/) - Democrats are scrambling to understand their monumental loss in the General Election – Republicans easily swept the presidency, regained control of the US Senate, and maintained the majority in the US House of Representatives. Every state except Washington became more red. Nearly every demographic, including historic Democrat strongholds, shifted right. That includes the younger generation,
- [South Dakota Election Recap: Major Victories](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/11/08/south-dakota-election-recap-major-victories/) - “Where then is the road to peace? You and I have the courage to say to our enemies, ‘There is a price we will not pay.’ ‘There is a point beyond which they must not advance.’" – Ronald Reagan Election Night 2024 is being called the “greatest political comeback in history” for President-Elect Donald Trump
- [Analyzing IM 29: Marijuana is Not a “Safe” Drug](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/11/05/analyzing-im-29-marijuana-is-not-a-safe-drug/) - Tomorrow, voters in South Dakota will decide for the third time if marijuana should be legalized for recreational use in our state. IM 29 would “allow individuals 21 years of age or older to possess, grow, ingest, and distribute marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia.” Here’s what you need to know before casting your vote on this
- [Low voter turnout highlights the power of a single vote](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/06/13/low-voter-turnout-highlights-the-power-of-a-single-vote/) - June 4th was the Republican primary election in South Dakota. Three election workers were hired and paid hourly to sit at a polling location that only one individual would show up at in Harrold over the entire course of the day. Only 13 voters turned up at the Blunt location. These examples are not one-offs,
- [SD Senators Killed Bill to Protect Children from P*rn](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/01/sd-senators-killed-bill-to-protect-children-from-prn-2/) - This week a Senate committee killed a bill to protect children from pornography by requiring that explicit websites implement an age-verification system. The bill received overwhelming support in the House of Representatives, passing the chamber on a bi-partisan 62-6 vote. HB 1257’s multifaceted approach to protecting children from harmful content while also ensuring the privacy
- [Amendment F: What it Does and Doesn’t Do](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/10/25/amendment-f-what-it-does-and-doesnt-do/) - “If a man stumbles, it is a good thing to help him to his feet. Every one of us needs a helping hand now and then. But if a man lies down, it is a waste of time to try and carry him; and it is a very bad thing for everyone if we make
- [Governor Noem Joins SCOTUS Brief to Support “Help Not Harm” Bills](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/10/24/governor-noem-joins-scotus-brief-to-support-help-not-harm-bills/) - Last week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem joined South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and eight other governors in submitting an amici curiae brief, also known as a friend-of-the-court brief, to the US Supreme Court defending parental rights and protecting children in the United States v. Skrmetti case. This case deals with the constitutionality of Tennessee’s
- [Colleges Taking a Stand for Women's Sports](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/10/10/colleges-taking-a-stand-for-womens-sports/) - All eyes are on San Jose State University after four colleges have refused to play against their women’s volleyball team because it includes a 6-foot-1 biological male going by the name of Blaire Flemming. Additionally, one of SJSU’s co-captains joined a federal lawsuit challenging NCAA Title IX protections for transgender athletes in female sports based
- [22 Attorneys General Stand Up to the American Academy of Pediatrics](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/10/03/22-attorneys-general-stand-up-to-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics/) - “When the American Academy of Pediatrics speaks, its 67,000 pediatrician members, the broader medical community, the public, and especially parents are listening,” a letter from Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador reads. The letter goes on to detail in no uncertain terms how the AAP has defrauded the American public by lying that puberty blockers are
- [South Dakota’s “Big Four” Speak Against Amendment G](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/09/27/south-dakotas-big-four-speak-against-amendment-g/) - Four of South Dakota’s highest-ranking public officials have come out against Amendment G, the measure that would legalize abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy if passed by voters in November. The measure could also deny parents the right to know if their underage daughter is undergoing an abortion procedure, and would remove safety standards
- [Possible Unintended Consequences of IM 28](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/09/20/possible-unintended-consequences-of-im-28/) - Initiated Measure 28 (IM 28) is one of several items South Dakota voters will see on their ballot this November. IM 28 aims to eliminate state sales tax on anything sold for human consumption. Proponents of the measure believe the policy would benefit families by reducing the cost of daily goods. Opponents note that the
- [The history behind IM 29 and the attempt to legalize recreational marijuana](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/09/17/the-history-behind-im-29-and-the-attempt-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/) - In 2022, South Dakota voters rejected a measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in our state. In November, a similar measure will be back on the ballot for the third time. It’s up to voters to decide if South Dakota will become the 24th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In 2022, a
- [Fighting Abortion on Two Fronts](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/09/09/fighting-abortion-on-two-fronts/) - The pro-life movement is battling the abortion lobby on two fronts in South Dakota. Here’s what you need to know: The first is a campaign fight over Amendment G, which, if passed into law by voters in November, would legalize abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy, would deny parents the right to know if
- [Amendment H: What does it do?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/08/30/amendment-h-what-does-it-do/) - Are open primaries the solution to obtaining increased voter turnout in South Dakota primaries? Proponents of Amendment H think so, but in reality, this measure would lead to less political diversity in the legislature and deal a blow to the Democrats and Republicans alike. Amendment H is centered on the claim that open primaries would
- [Victory: US Supreme Court temporarily blocks Biden’s Title IX rewrite](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/08/21/victory-us-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-bidens-title-ix-rewrite/) - In a narrow 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Biden-Harris administration's unlawful rewrite of Title IX, a statute meant to protect women in academia and athletics. Under the revised standards, the Biden-Harris administration swapped the word “sex” for “gender” and “gender identity” over 289 times, defeating the original purpose of the law.
- [The Beginning of the End for “Gender Affirming Care”](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/08/21/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-gender-affirming-care/) - Last month, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) became the first major medical organization to denounce the practice of performing “gender-affirming care” procedures on minors. ASPS represents over 90% of all practicing plastic surgeons in the United States and Canada. In a statement to Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute, ASPS shared that it
- [A new anti-DEI framework on the rise: Merit, Excellence, Intelligence](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/08/09/a-new-anti-dei-framework-on-the-rise-merit-excellence-intelligence/) - As a number of big businesses continue to roll back “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” plans, a new anti-DEI framework is on the rise. It’s called MEI: Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence. The framework was created by Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. He explained that for Scale, MEI means hiring only the
- [Freedom & the French vs. American Revolutions](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/08/01/freedom-the-french-vs-american-revolutions/) - While many viewers were shocked and rightfully disturbed by the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics and its prominent featuring of rampant homosexuality, transgenderism, and the mocking of Christianity, for anyone with a deeper understanding of the French Revolution, these displays were far from surprising. The creators of the ceremony intended to present an ode
- [Big Businesses Retreating from DEI](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/07/29/big-businesses-retreating-from-dei/) - Are classic American brands finally beginning to realize how unpopular and unprofitable the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda is? New reports show that “the attrition rate for DEI roles has been about double that of non-DEI jobs” and a plethora of big businesses are rolling back DEI platforms introduced in 2020 after the surge
- [The Pentagon’s K-12 schools are brainwashing children](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/07/19/the-pentagons-k-12-schools-are-brainwashing-children/) - A new report from a nonprofit government transparency watchdog revealed that the Pentagon’s K-12 schools for children of military service members around the world, run by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), have been systematically implementing radical left-wing ideology in classrooms under the guise of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI), even after publicly denouncing
- [Louisiana & Oklahoma: The Bible belongs in schools](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/07/17/louisiana-oklahoma-the-bible-belongs-in-schools/) - Louisiana and Oklahoma are bringing the Bible back to the public education system in two very important ways: Louisiana, by requiring every classroom to display the Ten Commandments, and Oklahoma, by requiring a Bible to be placed in every classroom. These historical documents are a necessary part of a well-rounded education that focuses on the
- [Biden’s unlawful rewrite of Title IX threatens women, girls](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/26/bidens-unlawful-rewrite-of-title-ix-threatens-women-girls/) - This week, the Biden administration unlawfully rewrote Title IX regulations in a move that will doubtlessly harm female students, destroy equal opportunity for women in sports, and infringe on parental rights.
- [Two huge wins for the pro-family cause](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/07/02/two-huge-wins-for-the-pro-family-cause/) - Last week we received news of two major wins for the pro-family cause. The first was a Texas Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Senate Bill 14 – passed into law by the Texas legislature in 2023 – as constitutional which means it can continue to protect children from dangerous “gender affirming care” procedures. We are
- [How Christians should respond to “Pride”](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/06/28/how-christians-should-respond-to-pride/) - In June 2023, America was bombarded by companies supporting “Pride.” From a Bud Light ad of a biological male who falsely believed he was a female celebrating “one year of girlhood” to Target’s LGBT merchandise which featured “tucking” swimsuits for children and clothing designed by a Satanist, there was no other option but for conservatives
- [The fight against Mifepristone is not over](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/06/19/the-fight-against-mifepristone-is-not-over/) - Last week we received the disappointing news that the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the coalition of pro-life doctors challenging the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone did not have standing to bring the case before the court, dismissing the suit. The case centered around whether the FDA’s approval of Mifepristone passed the
- [What is a Banana Republic?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/06/05/what-is-a-banana-republic/) - The term “banana republic” often conjures up an image of unstable third world nations with dictatorial governments and widespread poverty, far removed from anything we might experience in America today. That bleak picture, however, is not always an accurate representation of what a society under the rule of a banana republic has come to mean.
- [Family Voice weighs in on SCOTUS abortion pill case](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/05/family-voice-weighs-in-on-scotus-abortion-pill-case/) - The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case between Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in which the group of pro-life doctors is arguing that the FDA’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone was “arbitrary and capricious” and puts pro-life medical professionals in a position of completing elective abortions, violating their moral and ethical standards.
- [Are you ready to vote in the June 4th election?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/05/28/are-you-ready-to-vote-in-the-june-4th-election/) - “Voting is the foundational act that breathes life into the principle of the consent of the governed.” – DeForest Soaries Next week, on June 4th, you will be tasked with the important act of voting in South Dakota’s primary election, where we will choose legislative nominees, school board members, county commission races, and more. Then,
- [Setting the record straight: Phone calls about abortion petition were legitimate](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/05/20/setting-the-record-straight-phone-calls-about-abortion-petition-were-legitimate/) - Did you or someone you know receive a call asking if you were misled when signing the pro-abortion petition sponsored by Dakotans for Health? You may have been told the call was fake, a scam, or illegitimate – but all of those claims were incorrect. The calls were a legitimate effort we should be thankful
- [US Supreme Court denies emergency appeal of Texas age verification law](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/05/10/us-supreme-court-denies-emergency-appeal-of-texas-age-verification-law/) - In another victory for the conservative movement and keeping kids safe, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency appeal to block a recent Texas law that requires explicit adult websites to verify the ages of their users in order to protect minors from harmful content. The emergency appeal was filed by the “Free Speech Coalition”
- [Illegitimate Petition: Dakotans for Health’s abortion petition will be challenged in court](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/05/03/illegitimate-petition-dakotans-for-healths-abortion-petition-will-be-challenged-in-court/) - For over a year, the pro-abortion group Dakotans for Health has been misleading the public in order to fill a petition with 55,000 signatures that would put a radical constitutional amendment on South Dakota’s ballot in November. The measure would allow abortions throughout all nine months of pregnancy. This week, the far-Left group submitted the
- [Biden’s unlawful rewrite of Title IX threatens women, girls](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/26/bidens-unlawful-rewrite-of-title-ix-threatens-women-girls-2/) - TITLE IX: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” This week, the Biden administration unlawfully rewrote Title IX regulations in a move that will doubtlessly
- [Here are 3 reasons the abortion pill should be banned](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/15/here-are-3-reasons-the-abortion-pill-should-be-banned/) - In 2000, the FDA approved Mifepristone, the first of a two-drug protocol used to kill babies through the 10th week of pregnancy, as a “safe and effective” means of abortion. But in their fervor to provide an “easy,” non-surgical option for abortion, did they bypass serious safety concerns that put women at risk?
- [The secret the IVF industry doesn’t want you to know](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/10/the-secret-the-ivf-industry-doesnt-want-you-to-know/) - The in-vitro fertilization (IVF) industry has a heartwarming story to tell you. They will introduce you to their growing community of loving couples who wish to become parents, and show you pictures of the smiling faces who were born because of IVF practices.
- [SCOTUS hears abortion pill case](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/05/scotus-hears-abortion-pill-case/) - In 2000, the FDA approved mifepristone, the first of a two-drug protocol used to kill babies through the 10th week of pregnancy, as a “safe and effective” means of abortion. But in their fervor to provide an “easy,” non-surgical option for abortion, did they bypass serious safety concerns that put women at risk?
- [Bringing Clarity on our Pro-Life Laws: Saving the Life of the Mother](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/15/bringing-clarity-on-our-pro-life-laws-saving-the-life-of-the-mother/) - Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we have witnessed an outpouring of misinformation attempting to discredit the pro-life movement as cold and uncaring toward pregnant mothers. A false narrative has been preached that pro-life laws prohibit doctors from saving the life of the mother,
- [SD Senators Killed Bill to Protect Children from P*rn](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/01/sd-senators-killed-bill-to-protect-children-from-prn/) - This week a Senate committee killed a bill to protect children from pornography by requiring that explicit websites implement an age-verification system. The bill received overwhelming support in the House of Representatives, passing the chamber on a bi-partisan 62-6 vote.
- [Nine states are proving South Dakota legislators wrong: it IS possible to protect our kids from p*rn](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/24/nine-states-are-proving-south-dakota-legislators-wrong-it-is-possible-to-protect-our-kids-from-prn/) - Last week, the state of Indiana joined eight other states in passing legislation that implements age-verification procedures for pornographic websites to help ensure minors do not gain access to explicit content. The bill states that websites that do not comply could be fined up to $250,000.
- [Legislative Update – Week 7](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/24/341/) - ge verification (HB1257) The bill which requires explicit websites to implement an age verification system has passed the House on a vote of 62-6. Many of you contacted your Representatives, but now we need you to email your Senator and ask for their support! Our email campaign system makes it quick and easy.
- [Here are 3 reasons the abortion pill should be banned](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/15/here-are-3-reasons-the-abortion-pill-should-be-banned-2/) - In 2000, the FDA approved Mifepristone, the first of a two-drug protocol used to kill babies through the 10th week of pregnancy, as a “safe and effective” means of abortion. But in their fervor to provide an “easy,” non-surgical option for abortion, did they bypass serious safety concerns that put women at risk? That’s what
- [Family Voice weighs in on SCOTUS abortion pill case](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/04/05/family-voice-weighs-in-on-scotus-abortion-pill-case-2/) - The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case between Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in which the group of pro-life doctors is arguing that the FDA’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone was “arbitrary and capricious” and puts pro-life medical professionals in a position of completing elective abortions,
- [SCOTUS hears abortion pill case](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/29/scotus-hears-abortion-pill-case-2/) - In 2000, the FDA approved mifepristone, the first of a two-drug protocol used to kill babies through the 10th week of pregnancy, as a “safe and effective” means of abortion. But in their fervor to provide an “easy,” non-surgical option for abortion, did they bypass serious safety concerns that put women at risk? That’s what
- [2024 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/29/2024-legislative-scorecard/) - Today, the Family Voice Action released its scorecard for the 2024 Legislative Session. The Family Voice scorecard gives a snapshot of where South Dakota legislators stand on issues impacting the family. Members of the House of Representatives were scored on 10 bills, while members of the Senate were scored on 7. The scorecard can be
- [Bringing Clarity on our Pro-Life Laws: Saving the Life of the Mother](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/03/15/bringing-clarity-on-our-pro-life-laws-saving-the-life-of-the-mother-2/) - Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we have witnessed an outpouring of misinformation attempting to discredit the pro-life movement as cold and uncaring toward pregnant mothers. A false narrative has been preached that pro-life laws prohibit doctors from saving the life of the mother, or that a doctor must wait until she is “at
- [HB 1257: Protecting Kids from Porn](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/26/hb-1257-protecting-kids-from-porn/) - In 2017, the South Dakota legislature declared porn a public health crisis. It’s been seven years, and nothing substantial has changed. The time to stand up against the porn industry and protect our children and our society from this depravity is now, and it starts with HB 1257. This bill would require age verification from
- [HB 1244: Protecting the public from manipulation tactics](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/16/hb-1244-protecting-the-public-from-manipulation-tactics/) - Have you ever been convinced to sign a petition and later realized the facts were misrepresented to you? Maybe not – but countless pro-life individuals in South Dakota fell victim to manipulation tactics used by the pro-abortion lobby in order to get their radical measures on the ballot in November. Aside from the blatant abuse
- [South Dakota Dems reveal their true colors](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/14/south-dakota-dems-reveal-their-true-colors/) - The past few weeks of South Dakota’s 2024 legislative session have been enlightening – mostly because it is here that we see legislators' true colors; whether they will put their words into action, or renege on their promises. Sadly, several legislators have taken a path of extremism this session. Three bills in particular have unveiled
- [New SD bill to require age verification on pornography websites](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/02/05/new-sd-bill-to-require-age-verification-on-pornography-websites/) - South Dakota could soon join the ranks of the eight states that have adopted bipartisan legislation to require age verification measures on pornography websites. So far this legislative season, at least 14 other states have introduced bills echoing the original legislation crafted by Louisiana in 2022 – and South Dakota is one of them. HB
- [Addressing SD’s maternal mortality rates through the use of doulas](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/01/26/addressing-sds-maternal-mortality-rates-through-the-use-of-doulas/) - South Dakota’s maternal mortality rate is nearly triple that of the national average. That’s why HB 1081, “Establish Provisions Related To The Reimbursement Of Doula Services Through The State Medicaid Program,” was brought to the table by Rep. Mellissa Heerman this legislative session. The bill would grant up to $1,000 in reimbursement for doula services,
- [What does SD’s drop in gender dysphoria cases really mean?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/01/24/what-does-sds-drop-in-gender-dysphoria-cases-really-mean/) - Many were encouraged to hear that South Dakota was the only state in which rates of gender dysphoria in children fell, while other states have experienced increases of 250% or more, but unfortunately the data isn’t painting a full picture. Although we’re thankful recent legislation has been effective in outlawing “gender affirming care” experimentation on
- [The gambling lobby wants more](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/01/15/the-gambling-lobby-wants-more/) - Over the past five years, we put a stop to nine different gambling expansion attempts in South Dakota. We know the gambling industry is profiting off the backs of addicts, destroying lives and families in its wake. We have no intention of seeing this harmful industry spread in our state. Despite their consistent losses in
- [Homeschooling is under attack](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2024/01/10/homeschooling-is-under-attack/) - Over the past several years, homeschooling rates have grown by 94% in South Dakota. This drastic increase of home educating is due in large part to Governor Kristi Noem leading the way in 2021 to protect parental choice and loosen the regulatory burdens placed on families. It is also an indicator of the growing dissatisfaction
- [Our Year in Review](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/12/29/our-year-in-review/) - As we approach 2024, we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to pause and reflect on the past 12 months and all we have accomplished together for the conservative movement and God’s Kingdom, both in the legislature and beyond. We consider South Dakota’s 2023 legislative session to have been a tremendous
- [The transgender movement has gone too far](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/12/22/the-transgender-movement-has-gone-too-far/) - Conservatives have seen the writing on the wall for years regarding the transgender movement, and even members of the Left are starting to realize it’s not as “innocent” as they once assumed. It started with crossdressing and “preferred pronouns,” but quickly devolved into allowing men to overtake women’s sports, invade female bathrooms and locker rooms,
- [Three reasons why victory is possible in fighting the abortion amendment](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/12/21/three-reasons-why-victory-is-possible-in-fighting-the-abortion-amendment/) - The proposed constitutional abortion up-to-9-months amendment would be disastrous for our state if passed. It is radically anti-life and specifies that in the first trimester, no safety measures can be established by the legislature – no protections for the mother, no health standards, no requirement to tell parents if their 14-year-old daughter is undergoing an
- [What do we know about Gen Z?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/12/11/what-do-we-know-about-gen-z/) - Gen Z comprises 68.8 million individuals in the United States alone, ranging from ages 13 to 26. But what do we really know about them, and how can we reach them on a personal level? Older generations, including some Millennials (ages 27-43), typically look down on Gen Z with ire and disdain for their addiction
- [The Sioux Empire United Way has adopted the DEI agenda](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/12/07/the-sioux-empire-united-way-has-adopted-the-dei-agenda/) - Conservatives have come to expect companies like Target, Starbucks, and Disney to disavow traditional morals and push the woke agenda onto consumers. But surely, we’d like to think, nonprofits such as United Way are still focused on helping those in need and funding charitable institutions without ulterior motives. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. Local
- [Happy Thanksgiving from Family Voice](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/22/happy-thanksgiving-from-family-voice/) - This week at Family Voice, we’re giving thanks for the incredible progress and success we’ve witnessed over the past year in South Dakota. We know none of our organization’s accomplishments would be possible without both your support and God’s hand on our ministry, and we’re incredibly grateful for both. This year’s success by the
- [On video: South Dakota abortion petitioners caught lying, violating state law](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/15/on-video-south-dakota-abortion-petitioners-caught-lying-violating-state-law/) - Abortion petitioners in South Dakota have sunk to a new low as evidence reveals they are violating several state laws in order to put their radicalized abortion amendment on the ballot in November. We already knew the pro-abortion group “Dakotans for Health” engaged in manipulation tactics to persuade and intimidate South Dakota citizens into signing
- [Coach Kennedy & Jeremy Dys - Stand Dinner Speech](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/14/coach-kennedy-jeremy-dys-stand-dinner-speech/) - Watch the full presentation from Coach Kennedy & Jeremy Dys at our 2023 Stand Dinner! Coach Joe Kennedy & Jeremy Dys tell their story of how a simple prayer on the football field became a multi-year legal battle that ended in a Supreme Court victory.
- [Norman Woods joins the Lars Larson Show - Should States Codify Abortion In Their Constitution?](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/14/norman-woods-joins-the-lars-larson-show-should-states-codify-abortion-in-their-constitution/) - Lars Larson invites Norman Woods to discuss the attempt to add radical abortion procedures into the South Dakota Constitution. Listen to the interview to learn more about: • The details of the radical abortion amendment • How the petition gatherers are breaking the law • Why South Dakota has a pathway to victory Visit www.LifeDefenseFund.com
- [Marxist Ideology & The United Way – Mark Davis interviews Norman Woods on SNC Tonight](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/14/marxist-ideology-the-united-way-mark-davis-interviews-norman-woods-on-snc-tonight/) - Norman Woods joins the Mark Davis show to discuss the infiltration of "DEI" and Marxist ideology into the United Way here in South Dakota. Watch the interview below.
- [Mike Johnson & the media charade](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/13/mike-johnson-the-media-charade/) - It took less than 48 hours for the media to uncover the horrifying truth of new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson – that he is a devoted Christian not just in name, but in practice – and attempt to villainize him for his upstanding values. Try as they might, those attempts are falling short.
- [The Detransitioner Bill of Rights](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/08/the-detransitioner-bill-of-rights/) - An large number of individuals who are influenced to “transition” their gender as a minor are coming to realize in adulthood that it was a mistake. Unfortunately, these “detransitioners” are often abandoned by the support system that pushed them to transition in the first place, typically consisting of woke medical professionals, therapists and LGBT
- [Family Heritage Alliance Rebrands with New Organization Name](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/11/01/family-heritage-alliance-rebrands-with-new-organization-name/) - Entering its 14th year of operation, FHA Action announces new name RAPID CITY, SD (October 31, 2023) – Today the Family Heritage Alliance, and sister organization Family Heritage Alliance Action, announces new branding: Family Heritage Alliance is becoming Family Voice FHA Action is becoming Family Voice Action The announcement of the new name(s) comes after
- [The Victims of Transition](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/04/07/the-victims-of-transition/) - This year at the Capitol there were three courageous people whose stories deserve to be heard. The topic of gender “transition” has been in the news nearly every week since the introduction of the “Help not Harm” act back in January, but there are three people whose story you need to hear: Chloe Cole
- [2023 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/03/31/2023-legislative-scorecard/) - RAPID CITY, SD (March 31, 2023) – Today, the Family Heritage Alliance (FHA) Action released its scorecard for the 2023 Legislative Session. The FHA Action scorecard gives a snapshot of where South Dakota legislators stand on issues impacting the family. Members of the House of Representatives were scored on 10 bills, while members of the
- [SD Senate fails to protect children - HB1116](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/03/02/sd-senate-fails-to-protect-children-hb1116/) - Today the South Dakota Senate failed to protect children. Senator Novstrup asked the chamber to calendar a bill that would have implemented basic protections for children and ensured that state resources aren’t used for obscene performances. Citizens across the state were appalled in 2022 when children were invited to an event that was clearly not
- ["Lewd and Lascivious" regulation bill brought back to life - We need your help!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/28/lewd-and-lascivious-regulation-bill-brought-back-to-life-we-need-your-help/) - Today the Senate Education Committee killed HB1116, the bill to ensure that state resources won’t be used for “lewd and lascivious” events. The bill passed the House floor on a sweeping vote of 60-10, but was killed by the Senate committee on a 4-3 vote. Senator Novstrup however, is not done fighting. He’s
- [Rep. Jon Hansen joins Washington Watch with Tony Perkins](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/22/rep-jon-hansen-joins-washington-watch-with-tony-perkins/) - Rep. Jon Hansen joins the Washington Watch program to talk about the radical abortion amendment in South Dakota.
- [Chandler Sims Interns with FHA Action](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/17/chandler-sims-interns-with-fha-action/) - Chandler joined us for week 6 of the legislative session, and shares about his experience!
- [Marriage is Dangerous and Un-American now...](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/17/marriage-is-dangerous-and-un-american-now/) - Norman discusses the recent claim that marriage is a dangerous and un-america belief.
- [Testimony Against HB1092 - Re-definition of Marriage](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/17/testimony-against-hb1092-re-definition-of-marriage/) - Listen to Norman's testimony against HB1092, the bill that sought to redefine marriage in SD law.
- [Help not Harm - House Committee Hearing](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/02/01/help-not-harm-house-committee-hearing/) - Watch the full testimony line-up from the House Health & Human Services committee.
- [Rep. Bethany Soye Joins Washington Watch Program](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/01/20/rep-bethany-soye-joins-washington-watch-program/) - Representative Bethany Soye joins the Washington Watch program to talk about her Help Not Harm legislation. Full details of the bill can be found at HelpNotHarmSD.com.
- [Help Not Harm Legislation Introduced](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/01/18/help-not-harm-legislation-introduced/) - Tuesday, January 17, FHA Action joined Representative Bethany Soye for her announcement of the Help Not Harm legislation. The legislation would stop the chemical castration and genital mutilation of children in South Dakota. The announcement comes shortly after the “Midwest Gender Identity Summit” in Sioux Falls, a training event hosted by Sanford Health. Supporters from
- [FHA Action Applauds the Introduction of Rep. Bethany Soye’s “Help Not Harm” Legislation](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2023/01/18/fha-action-applauds-the-introduction-of-rep-bethany-soyes-help-not-harm-legislation/) - The legislation would prohibit doctors from stopping healthy puberty, prescribing cross-sex hormones, or preforming irreversible genital surgery on children PIERRE, SD (January 17, 2023) – Today, FHA Action joined with a large group of legislators, non-profit leaders, and concerned citizens to announce the introduction of Representative Bethany Soye’s “Help Not Harm” legislation. The announcement comes
- [FHA Action Letter to Gov. Noem re. Drag Queen Shows](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/12/20/fha-action-letter-to-gov-noem-re-drag-queen-shows/) - The following letter was sent to Governor Noem on December 19, 2022. Honorable Governor Kristi Noem 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 Governor Noem, As you know, South Dakota State University recently hosted a “kid-friendly” drag show hosted on state property, which has sparked outrage from parents and level-headed people across our
- [Your Tax Dollars Went to a Radical LGBT Group](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/12/19/your-tax-dollars-went-to-a-radical-lgbt-group/) - What could you do with $136,000? This year during “pride month” the SD Department of Health (DOH) contracted with the Transformation Project, bringing them on as a “consultant” and agreeing to pay them $136,000. The contract was exposed in a recent article by the Daily Signal, and here’s what you need to know. First, a
- [Cambridge Dictionary redefines “woman” and “man”](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/12/15/cambridge-dictionary-redefines-woman-and-man/) - Until October of this year, “woman” was defined as “An adult female human being.” Science still tells us what we have known since the creation of Adam and Eve - there are only two sexes and they each have immutable physical and mental differences. What has changed is that the left continues to corrode fundamental
- [FHA Day at the Capitol!](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/11/28/fha-day-at-the-capitol/) - Join us January 17 for our Day at the Capitol! Are you ready to learn more about how the Legislative process works? Interested in meeting your legislators? Ready to make new friends? Are you passionate about protecting family values? Then join us on January 17! We're providing bus transportation from Rapid City and Sioux Falls,
- [IM 27 Release - SD Voted NO](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/11/09/im-27-release-sd-voted-no/) - FHA Action Applauds SD Voters for Defeating IM 27 The defeat of recreational marijuana is a win for South Dakota families RAPID CITY, SD – Family Heritage Alliance (FHA) Action applauds the voters of South Dakota for voting “no” on initiated measure 27, the measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. This election cycle
- [This election is a spiritual battle, and the church needs to step up ](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/11/07/this-election-is-a-spiritual-battle-and-the-church-needs-to-step-up/) - Politics is a spiritual business. Government was created by God, and it involves morality and seeking truth. It also has the power to impact the everyday lives of millions of people. It even involves matters of life and death of some. Because of this, the devil is constantly trying to influence our politics, especially during an
- [FHA Action Releases Pro-Family Voter Guide, Points to Legislators With a Strong Record](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/10/11/fha-action-releases-pro-family-voter-guide-points-to-legislators-with-a-strong-record/) - Legislators and candidates were scored on issues like Abortion, Marijuana, and Increased Educational Options. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAPID CITY, SD – Today, the Family Heritage Alliance (FHA) Action released its comprehensive voter guide for the 2022 general election. Legislators’ records were evaluated using over 10 years of voting history and over 140 pieces of legislation.
- [FHA Action Statewide Endorsements](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/10/11/fha-action-statewide-endorsements/) - The FHA Action Board of Directors is pleased to announce their endorsements of candidates running for statewide office, and their position on the two ballot measure questions. In ballot order: Governor: Kristi Noem & Larry Rhoden Secretary of State: Monae Johnson Attorney General: Marty Jackley Auditor: Richard Sattgast Treasurer: Josh Haeder Commissioner of School
- [Pro-Life Ratings - Looking back over the last 12 years](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/04/25/pro-life-ratings-looking-back-over-the-last-12-years/) - Want to know which legislators stand up for the sanctity of life? Check out these scorecard links from South Dakota Right to Life and review each legislator's pro-life voting record! In our opinion, a score of 90% or higher is a very strong score. On scores less than 90% there is definitely room for improvement!
- [Legislators Who Scored 100%](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/04/18/legislators-who-scored-100/) - Every year FHA Action produces a Legislative Scorecard to highlight which legislators stood up for family values and which ones did not. You can find that scorecard here, but today we give a shout-out to the legislators who voted 100% on the family-values issues. This Legislative Session there were over 550 bills submitted, and the
- [2022 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2022/03/31/2022-legislative-scorecard/) - RAPID CITY, SD (March 31, 2022) – Today, the Family Heritage Alliance (FHA) Action released its scorecard for the 2022 Legislative Session. The FHA Action scorecard gives a snapshot of where South Dakota legislators stand on issues impacting the family. Members of the House of Representatives were scored on 14 bills, while members of the
- [School Board Endorsements](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2021/05/18/school-board-endorsements/) - The FHA Action Board of Directors are pleased to offer their endorsement of the following candidates for school board! Sioux Falls Election Day - May 18 Paulette Cory Rapid City Election Day - June 8 Deb Breanna Gabe Kate Remember to vote! May 18 in Sioux Falls and June 8 in Rapid City.
- [2021 Legislative Scorecard](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2021/05/04/623-2/) - Every year, FHA Action produces a Legislative Scorecard to highlight those who stand strong for faith, family & freedom! We have always looked towards Legislative scoring through the lens of the "Reagan Rule." Someone who agrees with you 80% of the time is a friend and an ally, and not a 20% traitor. With that
- [Policy Leaders to Noem: Support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2021/03/29/policy-leaders-to-noem-support-the-fairness-in-womens-sports-act/) - Dozens of state and national policy leaders sign open letter to South Dakota governor PIERRE, South Dakota – This morning, Family Policy Alliance – a pro-family ministry – released an open letter to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. The letter, signed by 47 national and state policy leaders, urges Governor Noem to support a bill
- [Sections of HB1217 Vetoed](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2021/03/19/sections-of-hb1217-vetoed/) - Today Governor Noem issued a partial veto of HB1217. Commonly referred to as a "style and form veto," this veto proposes changes to a piece of legislation. Her recommendations include: -Striking college athletics from Section 1, striking Section 2, and striking Section 4. As we see it, these changes are subject to two questions: -Are
- [Biblical Principles for Political Engagement](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2020/07/07/biblical-principles-for-political-engagement/) - "We live in a time of acute political polarization, exacerbated every election cycle by a 24-hour barrage of candidate advertisements on every communication platform. Unfortunately, the toxic tone and extremely partisan nature of our political system discourage many Christians from studying what the Bible teaches about government and considering how faith should inform one's view
- [Supreme Court uses Bostock to Legislate](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2020/06/15/supreme-court-uses-bostock-to-legislate/) - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in three Title VII cases by a vote of 6-3. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment “on the basis of sex,” and dates back to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In today’s ruling the Court has said that an employer who fires an individual “merely for
- [Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed into law SB149](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2017/03/10/governor-dennis-daugaard-has-signed-into-law-sb149/) - It’s Official…Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed into law SB149 - The Faith-Based Adoption Agency Protection Act!! From our nation’s inception, religious organizations have provided invaluable social services that have lifted people out of poverty, helped them heal, restored their families, and equipped them to one day make their own contributions to society. They do so because their faith
- [Dale’s Last FHA Action Capitol Blog - Day 35](https://familyvoiceaction.org/2017/03/09/dales-last-fha-action-capitol-blog-day-35/) - The sun is beginning to set on the 92nd SD Legislative Session. After this Friday, March 10, all that remains is the Veto Override Day on Monday, March 27. This is a day when any bills the Governor may veto can be re-considered by the Legislature. This morning we held our final Catacomb Caucus of

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- [Celebrating Family – Rapid City](https://familyvoiceaction.org/event/celebrating-family-rapid-city/) - Join us for an afternoon of fun and support the cause of faith, family, and freedom! You are invited to join us on Saturday, August 24 for an afternoon of fun in the park. Come for a free lunch, snow-cones, yard games for the whole family, and a sailboat race! Free LunchSnow ConesFace PaintingStrider BikesCowboy
- [Celebrating Family - Sioux Falls](https://familyvoiceaction.org/event/celebrating-family-sioux-falls/) - Join us for a day of family games, refreshments, and giveaways! Bring the whole family to Thunder Road for our Celebrating Family event! You are invited to join us for an evening of fun with like-minded friends who are passionate about protecting Faith, Family & Freedom. Join us at Thunder Road for free amusement park

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- [American Academy of Pediatrics](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/american-academy-of-pediatrics/)
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- [HB1020](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/hb1020/)
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- [Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/free-speech-coalition-v-paxton/)
- [App Store Age Verification](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/app-store-age-verification/)
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- [2026 legislative session](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/2026-legislative-session/)
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- [south dakota gambling](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/south-dakota-gambling/)
- [mayday health](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/mayday-health/)
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- [IVF](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/ivf/)
- [fertility fraud](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/fertility-fraud/)
- [greater than](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/greater-than/)
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- [same sex marriage](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/same-sex-marriage/)
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- [children's rights](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/childrens-rights/)
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- [fertility rates](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/fertility-rates/)
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- [SPLC](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/splc/)
- [southern poverty law center](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/southern-poverty-law-center/)
- [hate map](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/hate-map/)
- [indictment](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/indictment/)
- [biblical illiteracy](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/biblical-illiteracy/)
- [finding hope](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/finding-hope/)
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- [Pro Family Voter Guide](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/pro-family-voter-guide/)
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- [Candidates South Dakota](https://familyvoiceaction.org/tag/candidates-south-dakota/)
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