Penny Nance Reacts to Resignation of House Speaker John Boehner

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced he would be resigning at the end of October. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are thankful for the pro-life efforts and legislation that Speaker Boehner was able to influence during his time in […]

Senate Votes Down Pain-Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553 54 to 42. This legislation would have protected babies from abortions after five months when babies can feel pain. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am disappointed in the intellectual dishonesty […]

First Time Senate Will Vote on Pain Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553. The United States is one of just seven countries that allow abortions past 20 weeks. The other six nations include: Canada, China, the Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Concerned Women for […]

Don’t Fail the Silent Children

Recently, I found myself extremely touched by a Stuart Townsend song titled, How Long? How long before we see Your righteous hand? How long before Your name is lifted high? How long before the weeping turns to songs of joy?   Lord, we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see, And […]

This is ISIS

Editor’s Note: On the anniversary of 9/11, we make good on our promise to “Never Forget.” But we also wish to remain eternally vigilant. We don’t want what happened on September 11, 2001, to ever again happen on our soil. And so, we offer you some thoughts on ISIS, the latest incarnation of evil to […]

Members of the House Oppose Iran Deal

Washington, D.C. – After hearing from their constituents about the extreme dangers posed by the Iran Nuclear Deal, the House voted yesterday and today on multiple measures to oppose it.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “The House abided by the views held by 56% of […]

No Christians Allowed: A New Kind of Religious Test for Public Office

For six days, Kim Davis sat in jail because, to put it most simply, it had been found that you can’t be a practicing Christian and serve the public office of county clerk. But for Kim Davis, and any genuine Christian, Christianity CAN’T be taken entirely out of a job; it is a whole identity. […]

How I Became a Young Woman for America

Growing up in a small, southern Arkansas “Bible Belt” town, my political and religious beliefs did not need to be explained, and no one ever challenged them, since most of the town was of the same opinions as I. After graduating from high school, I decided to attend Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas. This college […]

Senate Democrats Obstruct Iran Deal Resolution of Disapproval

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Senate Democrats filibustered and blocked a final vote on the Iranian nuclear deal. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “Senate Democrats have heard from their constituents at home and here in Washington, D.C. over the last two months. Unfortunately, party politics […]

Kentucky Clerk Jailed For Her Religious Beliefs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was found in contempt and jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Obergefell decision, as it violates her religious beliefs. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We support Kim Davis’ right to act according to […]

Ignoring James 1:27: That Pro-Choice Bone in the Church’s Body

Some Christians may be part of the problem.  When there is a problem in the world, the Church need not be surprised.  We are all predisposed to sin and brokenness.  But it is the Church, who knows the only answer to our sinfulness (Jesus Christ), that should be a beacon of hope and light.  But […]

Cecile Richards Lost in Translation

Editor’s Note: Have you ever listened to Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, and wondered, “What on earth did she mean by that?” The following parody piece seeks to answer that question by defining the terms Miss Richards would use in press statement. Enjoy. Hello.  I’m Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Planned […]

Planned Parenthood: The Facts

Standing in front of an anti-Planned Parenthood display in college, I had a fascinating conversation with some passersby.  They were turned off by the campaign’s attack on Planned Parenthood, and they were concerned that without Planned Parenthood there would be no healthcare for needy women.  “Yeah, they may do abortions, and we get that no […]

Summary of the Center for Medical Progress Videos

Many Americans have heard about the undercover videos exposing the abortion-and-baby-part practices of Planned Parenthood.  The truth must be known.  If you believe the videos to be heavily edited, watch for yourself and judge; full-length versions are available.  Some tout the line “the transcripts show select editing,” but ask that Planned-Parenthood-defender if they have read […]

CWA Praises GOP Candidates for Addressing Social Issues

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President Penny Nance praised GOP presidential candidates who addressed the issues that are near and dear to the hearts of social conservatives: “Tonight’s debates gave the candidates a variety of social issues to address.  Statements made about the life issue make it clear that this is an […]

GOP Presidential Debate Preview: What we are looking for

Washington, D.C. — Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, statement: “Nothing has united pro-choice and pro-life voters more than the recent revelations and video proof that government-subsidized Planned Parenthood is selling the remains of abortions — including intact ‘cadavers’ and possibly altering procedures to ensure saleable, ‘useable’ specimens. “Most Republican presidential […]

Bench Planned Parenthood’s Hilary Rosen as CNN Contributor!

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, today sent a letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker requesting the removal of CNN political contributor Hilary Rosen from TV appearances due to her new position as crisis communications consultant to Planned Parenthood. The mission to suppress video from the news media […]

CWALAC Applauds the Senate for Taking Action to Defund Planned Parenthood

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Republican Senators, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), will highlight legislation to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood, S. 1881. The nation’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, currently receives federal funding: over one-half billion taxpayer dollars per year. An organization that claims to serve and protect women has repeatedly […]

Conservative Leaders Join in Opposition to the deal with Iran

Washington, D.C. – Today, conservative leaders joined together in support of a resolution of disapproval to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the so-called “deal” the Obama Administration made with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), had this to say: “The content […]