Having worked closely with Tom Daschle for many years, I’ve kept an eye on the political happenings in South Dakota. Today, I want to share some positive news: a determined group of former Daschle staffers has managed to get an amendment on the ballot that would enshrine Roe v. Wade protections into the South Dakota Constitution.
This “Freedom Amendment G” has already garnered a 20-point lead in the latest South Dakota News Watch poll.
This June 3rd Mason-Dixon poll shows a signifiant swing from a SDSU December 2023 poll conducted last year. However, the fight is far from over. The state’s total abortion ban, which makes no exceptions for rape or incest, is supported by well-funded right-to-life organizations.
Despite their attempts to intimidate petition circulators, spread misinformation, and even pass laws to withdraw signatures, our grassroots effort has persevered.
Now, with a Supreme Court appeal looming, we need your support more than ever. In a state where Native American women face extreme poverty and the second-highest rate of rape in the nation, every bit of help counts.
We have a lead, and we are on the ballot.
Our campaign has surged from dead even last fall to a 19-point lead, and with your help, we can secure this victory with just a fraction of the resources being poured into high-profile battles in Florida, Arizona, and elsewhere. That’s why I’m reaching out to see if a few Daschle alumni and friends might join a completely informal and ad hoc group called Daschle Democrats for Freedom to support South Dakota’s “Freedom Amendment.”
Here is how you can get involved:
Relational Organizing: How You Can Help Restore Reproductive Rights in South Dakota and End the Abortion Ban
Our grassroots strategy is built on the power of relational organizing. Your participation is crucial. You need to share, engage with your community, and involve your family and friends. South Dakota is facing a critical moment in the fight for reproductive rights. This post will show you how you can help Pass Freedom Amendment G this fall and restore abortion rights in South Dakota.
Ways You Can Help Restore Reproductive Rights Now:
1. Social Share
You can increase your impact by 300% by sharing our campaign page with family and friends. Use your voice and your platforms to spread the word about the fight for abortion rights in South Dakota. Every share counts!
2. Follow Us on Social Media
Stay updated with important news and messaging by following us on social media. This is where you can keep track of key updates on our campaign to end the abortion ban and restore reproductive rights in South Dakota.
3. Relational Fundraising
You don’t have to write a check to help. Simply share our ActBlue link with your like-minded family and friends via social media, text, and email. This type of relational fundraising can amplify your contribution to our cause by 300%. Every dollar raised brings us closer to ending the abortion ban and restoring reproductive rights.
You can send check to Dakotans for Health, PO Box 2063, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 or donate online via ActBlue below (make sure you share after you do!)
Want to share the link with your network? Just copy and paste this link into your SMS, email, Facebook, LinkedIN and more:
5. Educate
Help distribute our handouts on the impact of the South Dakota abortion ban to your family and friends. Recruit supporters and encourage them to do the same. Education is a powerful tool in our fight for reproductive rights. Here is a copy of the handout you can print (front to back) from your home printer:
6. Share Your Story
Have you or a loved one been impacted by the abortion ban? Forced to leave the state for miscarriage care? Denied reproductive healthcare? Your story can make a difference. Share your experiences to help others understand the real impact of South Dakota’s total abortion ban, which has no exceptions for rape and incest. Click here to share your story right now.
7. Sign up!
Join our campaign to restore reproductive rights in South Dakota and stay informed about our efforts. Sign up now to receive important updates on our work and learn how you can help make a difference. Whether you’re passionate about reproductive freedom or have a personal story to share, your involvement is crucial.
The Battle So Far
Anti-abortion activists have tried multiple tactics to prevent the people of South Dakota from voting on this critical issue. First, they tried to intimidate our petition circulators. When that failed, they spread lies about our amendment. Despite their efforts, 55,000 South Dakotans signed our petition. Activists then rushed a law allowing people to withdraw their signatures, but not a single person agreed to withdraw. Their paid callers even tried to scam signers by pretending to be from the Secretary of State’s office.
When these tactics failed, they filed a lawsuit to remove abortion rights from the ballot. The lawsuit was dismissed, so they appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court. It is time to let the people decide.
Make It Happen: Vote YES on Freedom Amendment G
Your involvement is crucial. Share our message, follow us on social media, engage in relational fundraising, volunteer your time, and educate your community. Together, we can overcome the opposition and restore reproductive rights in South Dakota. Let’s make it happen and vote YES on Freedom Amendment G!
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