#MeToo: Sexual harassment is bi-partisan
Early on in my career, I briefly had a despicable boss who tried to manipulate me into a relationship with him. I found him repugnant but tried to politely avoid his unseemly attention and advances. I would come home and cry at night because of the things he said and the way he behaved. He […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Prayer and Action
What was my focus as I spoke to the tens of thousands of women gathered here in Washington, D.C., to pray for our nation? The sin of abortion. We repented before the Lord, and we asked for His mercy upon us. I even led them in a chant for “no more abortion”: [Audio Clip] […]
Capitol Hill Brief — United As One
I told you yesterday about a powerful prayer event held in Washington, D.C., where tens of thousands of women gathered to pray for our nation. I was there with my good friend, Alveda King, the niece of American civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and I was moved when Alveda prayed passionately […]
State Department announces United States’ departure from UNESCO
Washington, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. State Department announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the end of 2018 due to UNESCO’s continued anti-Israel bias. The United States would remain a nonmember observer state, being privy to discussions on culture, education, science, and communication. Penny Nance, CEO […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Why a 20-Week Ban?
Are you still not sure what “20 weeks of gestation” means when it comes to pregnancy and abortion? Here’s an excerpt from the “15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy” video at BabyCenter.com. [Audio Clip] Between 15 and 20 weeks, your baby will more than double in size. His nerves are connecting his brain to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — An Impassioned Plea
Representative Martha Roby from Alabama spoke passionately for the unborn as the House considered the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Here’s a clip: [Audio Clip] Rep. Martha Roby: We’re here to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves; we’re here to defend those who can’t defend themselves. Our bill seeks to […]
Donald J. Trump — Defender of Liberty
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Trump Administration has finally ended the Obamacare contraceptive mandate’s unconstitutional suppression of religious liberty. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say: “One of my fondest memories of working with President Trump so far is sitting in the Rose Garden as he stood strongly for religious liberty and asked […]
Senator Graham to Introduce Pain Capable Bill in Senate
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Protection Act in the Senate. This legislation would make elective abortion after 20 weeks post-conception illegal and require fully born children from a failed abortion to be given medical attention. Penny Nance, CEO and President, of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee had this […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Please Join CWA
I gave you a taste yesterday of what it was like at Concerned Women for America’s 2017 Leadership Conference. The training that our leaders received was second to none, and the beautiful thing about it is that they now get to go back to their states, armed with the tools they need to make […]
House of Representatives Passed Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 237-189. This legislation protects unborn children nationwide after 20-weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued the following statement […]
Capitol Hill Brief — CWA Leadership 2017
We recently held Concerned Women for America’s annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great event where conservative women from around the country came together to learn about the most pressing issues of the day from the top conservative voices in our country. We were at the Capital on Thursday, first hearing […]
CWA on the front lines of pro-family tax reform
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is encouraged by the tax reform proposals set forth by the Trump Administration. As the framework continues to be filled out, CWALAC is working tirelessly to more than double the Child Tax Credit. We believe tax reform should be pro-family, in addition to pro-growth. We are working […]
Capitol Hill Brief — The Power of Unity
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of dining with the president at the White House, alongside a small group of conservative leaders. It was a great opportunity to make your voice heard at the highest levels of government. You can rest assured I spoke to him about all our concerns and […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Support YWA
All week, we’ve been letting you know about Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters. We are building a foundation in our young women that will withstand the test of time. The unity we are seeing is key: [Audio Clip] Hi! This is Courtney from Missouri. My favorite thing about CWA […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Investing in the Future
Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters are about investing in the next generation of conservative women leaders. At our recent Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., they got to hear from some of the top conservative voices in our nation. Here is what one leader had to say: [Audio Clip] … […]
Safe at Home Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Blunt (R-Missouri) and Klobuchar (D-West Virginia) held a press conference to introduce the Safeguarding Addresses from Emerging (SAFE) at Home Act, also known as the Safe at Home Act. This legislation would protect survivors of domestic violence by allowing them to use their substitute address provided by their state Address Confidentiality Program […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Join YWA
You’ve been hearing this week the voices of Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapter leaders. Here are some more of them: [Audio Clip] Hey, this is Julie from Florida State University … My name is Claire Stites, and I’m from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. … [Julie] I came […]
Capitol Hill Brief — YWA in D.C.
Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapter leaders came to Washington, D.C., for our annual leadership conference. Here’s what some of them had to say: [Audio Clip] “My favorite part of this weekend was getting to meet people who want to accomplish the same things and to learn new ways to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — YWA: Stronger Together
You’ve seen the incredible pressure that is put on conservatives on college campuses, and especially on conservative young women. Well, we’re fighting back. Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters are a place where conservative women can stand together on the principles of America’s founding. Together they are stronger. We recently […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Who Fights Our Battles?
I’ve told you this week that Concerned Women for America submitted just last week an important legal brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. This is the case of the Christian baker being forced to design a custom-made wedding cake for a same-sex wedding — in violation […]