South Dakota Democracy in Action

08/10/2026

Each year on August 26, we commemorate women gaining full voting rights in this country with Women's Equality Day. The United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women full and equal voting rights on this day in 1920.
It is important that we not only celebrate this day but also acknowledge that our fight for equality is far from complete.
Please join us as we come together to learn more about opportunities to make lives better for women in this area and meet women from the Black Hills whose efforts are making a difference.

06/14/2026

Democracy In Action once again had a presence at the Pride Fest in Rapid City today. It was a little chilly, rainy and windy but no matter -- it was a great success! There were lots of people, good entertainment and many booths. Way to go Rapid City!
"What I liked about the rainbow is - it fits all of us." Gilbert Baker

06/13/2026

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, NOON – 1PM. Grass Roots Protest. Omaha and Sixth. Unhappy Unbirthday to TRUMP

Indivisible Rapid City and 50501 will not be sponsoring a June 14 protest but grass roots protestors are hitting the streets Sunday to be sure people don’t think the resistance has gone away.

PLEASE NOTE: Protestors do not need a permit from the City if they stay on public sidewalks. That means staying on the SOUTH SIDEWALKS of Omaha. No standing in the median or over on the north side of Omaha on the grass.

05/28/2026

05/08/2026

The Lessons in Courage flyer was shared with one of our members who suggested that the event will be interesting, fun and of interest to DIA women.

03/09/2026

International Women's Day Celebration was uplifting and inspiring. The people of this state have work to do politically and the good news is ----many women in South Dakota are doing it. Thank you to all the elected officials in SD who take this pledge seriously. A special shoutout to Representatives Nicole Uhre Balk, Peri Pourier, Kadyn Wittman and Senators Red Dawn Foster, Liz Larson.

03/07/2026

Please join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day
Gathering at Canyon Lake
Sunday March 8, 2:00 PM
With a beautiful 70-degree afternoon in the forecast, this is a simple, informal last-minute invitation to gather outside, connect, and celebrate the women in our community.
Join us at the big Canyon Lake shelter (on the lake by the bridge) at 2:00 PM for a casual gathering to celebrate and support the women in our community. Bring a friend, bring a chair if you'd like, and enjoy conversation, connection, and a beautiful afternoon by the lake.
Everyone welcome. Look for the purple flag.
We are Women
We are Strong
We are HERE TOGETHER!

02/20/2026

South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women W4W Day in Pierre! We had almost 40 women descend on the SD Legislature this year. We were successful at building new relationships and connections, we reveled in the fact that we have wonderful younger women becoming involved in South Dakota politics and we endured together the challenges to our vision of the future. We attended the House Education Committee meeting in the morning and the Democrat Caucus (Republican Caucus is closed to the public) in the afternoon. All in all, I was inspired by these women and found it easier to face our progressive challenges knowing that there are more and more women involved in organizations in South Dakota that are fighting for the same thing we (members of DIA) are fighting for!

02/12/2026

Here is how some of the legislators view HB 1082 and the prime sponsor's take on their comments

02/12/2026

House Bill 1082 will be heard in House Appropriations Committee on February 17. This means that there are another 10 days to move the “School Lunch Bill” forward another step!

Reaching out is as simple as sending an email to the members of the House Appropriations Committee shown below. Your message doesn’t have to be long. Just put "Fund HB 1082" in the subject line and remind legislators that investing in our children is investing in South Dakota's future.

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