Mike Pompeo Begins Confirmation Hearings for U.S. Secretary of State

Washington, D.C. — This morning, Mike Pompeo’s confirmation hearings begin for U.S. Secretary of State. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say:  “We are thrilled with President’s Trump choice of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. As an Army veteran and President Trump’s pick for Director of the CIA, Mike […]

Who is Training our Boys to be Violent Towards Women?

Throughout the decades, “prudish” Christian conservatives have been known for warning against the dangers of pornography. But long gone are the days of Playboy’s nude women — the pornography of today is so violent and so pervasive that even the New York Times published an op-ed this month voicing deep concern. They are not alone.  […]

President Trump signs anti-sex-trafficking bill

Washington, D.C. — This morning, President Trump signed H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), into law.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say:  “The President is standing up to Silicon Valley and standing with victims of abuse. FOSTA is the biggest anti-sex […]

I Met With Ivanka, Too, and Cecile Richards is Being a Drama Queen

In a breathless passage, or as People Magazine prefers to call it, a “riveting passage,” from Cecile Richards’ new book about her life as Planned Parenthood’s president for the past 12 years, she describes meeting with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in January 2017 to discuss taxpayer funding of her organization, the nation’s largest abortion […]

Senate Passed the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act

Washington, D.C. — Penny Young Nance, the CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement following the Senate passage of H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA). The legislation now heads to the president’s desk:  “Yesterday the Senate made crucial strides to curtail the gruesome practice of […]

Urge HHS to Protect Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care

Our nation has a long history of protecting the beliefs of individuals and entities who object to certain activities based on religious and/or moral convictions. This is applicable in all areas of life but is particularly important for health care providers. Our nurses, doctors, and all health care providers should be free to live according […]

Senate Passed the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA)

Washington, D.C. — Penny Young Nance, the CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement following the Senate passage of H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA). The legislation now heads to the President’s desk: “Yesterday the Senate made crucial strides to curtail the […]

NIFLA v. Becerra SCOTUS Oral Arguments

Washington, D.C. — Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra. This case originated in California where AB 775 was specifically designed to curtail pro-life clinics’ effectiveness by requiring them to promote abortion services. Concerned Women for America was at the Supreme Court today rallying in support of […]

CWA to Ireland’s Prime Minister: Protect the Children!

CWA House Legislative Director, Jaime Ballew, met with members of Ireland Family and Life earlier this week.  The topic: Ireland’s 8th amendment.  It is a life-affirming law in Ireland that gives equal status to mothers and unborn babies but is under threat of repeal.  This amendment is a beacon of hope to America and has […]

International Women’s Day: Is #MeToo Yesterday’s Hashtag, or Will it Bring True Change?

Five months out from the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the subsequent launch of #MeToo, we find ourselves celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday with a focus on gender parity. Concerned Women for America members join in the celebration. Thankfully, American women enjoy more freedom, opportunity and legal protection than most, if not the entire, world. This is […]

CWA Staff Pay Respects to Rev. Billy Graham

On Wednesday, The Reverend Billy Graham, America’s Pastor, was brought to the Capitol where he was laid in state. Hundreds of people waited in line to pay their respects to a man who touched countless lives. A handful of our CWA staff were able to make time to attend and shared their thoughts.   “I […]

CWA at White House Opioid Summit

Today I sat in the East Wing of the White House with eyes full of tears as a father shared the story of his son who he lost to an opioid addiction. He thanked the President and First Lady for the opportunity to be there and share his story – “I’m amazed that my journey […]

Statement of Penny Nance on the Passing of Rev. Bill Graham

Washington, D.C. — The world woke to the news that Reverend Billy Graham had passed to his eternal reward. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say: “Concerned Women for America joins the Graham family today as they mourn the loss of the great Reverend Billy Graham. We […]

CWA at Walk for Life West Coast

This past weekend, tens of thousands of Pro-Lifers gathered together at the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco, California. Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America leaders and members were able to walk for the millions of babies who were never given a chance to do so. We stood with our […]

CWA Hard at Work on the Pain Capable Bill

On Monday, January 29, the Senate failed to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This legislation, sometimes referred to as the 20 Week Ban, protects unborn children nationwide after 20 weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain in utero. This legislation also protects women who face a […]

Senate Failed to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 51-46. This bill would have ended elective abortions after 20 weeks. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Senators like Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota), and Claire […]

Cecile Richards Steps Down

Washington, D.C. – Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, plans to step down after more than a decade. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Under the leadership of Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood has grown to push one agenda – abortion above all else – while throwing aside […]

CWA State Organizations are hard at work

January has brought a new year, and state legislatures across the country have started to convene. The 2018 sessions have already presented new challenges to the Biblical principles we value, but our state directors are already working diligently and strategically. Specifically, CWA of Georgia, California, and Maine have taken strong positions on several important bills […]