Our actions demonstrate support for the values that drive Democracy in Action. Read our 2006 DIA Voter Guide distributed to more than 40,000 voters.Women’s IssuesJoined AAUW South Dakota, Democracy In Action – Rapid City, South Dakota League of Women Voters, NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota, National Women’s Political Caucus – South Dakota, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women and the South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault to ask that Governor Rounds find practical solutions to unintended pregnancy in the state of South Dakota.The group sent a letter to Governor Rounds outlining the need for sound policy that would tackle this serious public health issue and called on the governor to provide the leadership necessary to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and the need for abortion in South Dakota. 4-22-08 Attended committee hearings in Pierre on emergency contraception in the emergency room Testified at the Governors task force on abortion Wrote a women’s response to the Abortion Task Force findings. Listen to DIA 2006 radio ads.Citizen Activism and LobbyingDIA Sponsors Mayoral Candidate Town Meeting FormatSponsored question answer public forum with run-off candidates a week before the election. In other city election activity, candidates for city council received a list of actions of interest to DIA members. They were asked to prioritize those issues and send comments for DIA to distribute to interested members. Sponsored a workshop on citizen lobbying Sponsored Internet Technology Training Attended all cracker barrel sessions Wrote letters to editor and to legislators Attended a workshop on Social Security changes Candlelight Peace Vigil Worked at food booth at the Save Ellsworth BRAC hearing Attended SD Advocacy Network for Women’s Legislative Day . Civil Public DialogueSponsored several forums including No Child Left Behind, The Food Tax Referendum, Stem Cell Research, the Patriot Act and a dialogue between school board candidates.Maintaining our FreedomsTalked to our legislators about our concerns with the Patriot Act Organized a demonstration opposing the nuclear option Addressed the city council concerning the Patriot Act and asked them to pass a resolution supporting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights Met with the Editorial Board of the RC JournalRacial EqualityHad a 3 sessions on cultural competency Stood with Defenders of the Black Hills at the Meade County Commission to preserve Bear Butte Went to a prayer vigil with the Defenders of the Black Hills Attended a 5 week workshop on White privilege Spoke to the Interfaith Racial Alliance about the Bear Butte concernsMilestone CelebrationsOrganized Women’s Equality Day with Zonta and AAUW to celebrate women suffrage Organized Mother Earth Day picnic and program with the Sierra Club Collaborated with Peace and Justice to educate the public concerning the Patriot Act Had an inauguration day party – Blue Party in a Red State Presented at the McGovern Day Luncheon Hosted a reception “Women Working for Women” to showcase our effortsReached beyond our boundariesAttended a workshop on Progressive Issues in Wash, DC 12 women attended the Wellstone Conference in Sioux Falls on grassroots organizing Attended AAUW convention on Leadership Development – Washington, DC Participated in a peace demonstration in Crawford, TX |
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