Your Prayers and Actions are Needed to Forward the Adoption Protection Act and Choose Life License Plates
ADOPTION PROTECTION HB 2687, bill ensures all child welfare providers are free to continue to work with the state of Kansas to find forever homes for children. Adoption Protection is needed in Kansas. If not passed, it will leave our adoption agencies open to lawsuits and legislation that would force faith-based adoption agencies to adopt […]
Legislative Update: Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition and Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bills
CONVERSION THERAPY PROHIBITION: L.D. 912, the conversion therapy prohibition bill, if passed, would NOT allow a licensed professional to counsel a child under the age of 18 away from homosexuality. You say, “That’s impossible.” NO, it’s not. Rep. Ryan Fecteau (D-District 11) is an openly homosexual legislator, author of this bill, and the House Chair […]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case Brought by CPCs Challenging California Law — Tomorrow
Please pray for this important case on free speech! Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. EST, the Supreme Court will review the California Reproductive FACT Act, which compels pro-life crisis pregnancy centers to post notices in their physical clinics, printed material, and online regarding the availability of abortions. Concerned Women for America submitted an amicus brief to […]
Updated 3-17-18: Stay Informed: CWA of Georgia Capitol Watch
Read our 2017-2018 – Targeted Legislation List (updated 3-17-18) The Georgia General Assembly convenes on Monday, January 8, and will run 40 days. Religious freedom, predatory gambling, marijuana cultivation, and LGBT special rights are among the issues we will be monitoring in the 2018 session. This is the second year of the 2017-2018 legislative cycle, […]
Let Us Unite in Prayer for the Sanctity of Human Life
At this month’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Freeport, Sherrie Bicksler prayed for the sanctity of human life. Sheri is the Executive Director of the Freeport Pregnancy Center and a member of the Freeport CWA Prayer/Action Chapter. Please join me in praying this prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, Giver of Life, Who was, […]
Legislative Update: Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide and Prohibition on Conversion Therapy
HB2739 HD1, Relating to Assisted Suicide, Establishes a regulated process under which an adult resident of the State with a medically confirmed terminal disease and less than six months to live may choose to obtain a prescription for medication to end the patient’s life. Imposes criminal sanctions for tampering with a patient’s request for a […]
Don’t Leave Faith-Based Adoption Agencies Unprotected; Support HB 2678
HB 2678, Adoption Protection, is needed in Kansas. If not passed, it will leave our adoption agencies open to lawsuits and legislation that would force faith-based adoption agencies to adopt out to same-sex couples or shut down. This has already happened in several states. Don’t let Kansas be the next. Massachusetts and the District of […]
Feisty & Feminine Book Discussions
A wonderful discussion was held this last weekend at CWA of North Dakota’s first ever Feisty & Feminine Book Discussion. The book written by Penny Young Nance is “A Rallying Cry for Conservative Women – How to engage a culture desperate for a redemptive message”. We discussed ways we can be relevant to the pressing […]
Protect Hawaii’s Minors and Parental Rights, Oppose SB 270 SD1
SB270 SD1, known as the “Conversion Therapy” bill, seeks to prohibit sexual orientation change efforts and regulate any state-licensed persons who provide professional counseling to minors under the age of 18. Licensed counselors would be prohibited from engaging in, seeking to engage in, or advertising the offering of sexual change efforts on persons under 18 […]
Watch: Students Walk Out After Female Speaker Declares Men and Women Are Different — ‘Nazis Are Not Welcome’
When is truth not truth? Is it when people decide to redefine it? Apparently, that is what these university students believe! Concerned Women for America of Washington will continue to stand for absolute truth as found in God’s Holy Bible: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; […]
3-12-18 State Legislative Update – Faith-Based Adoptions and Hate Crimes (Again)
Hate Crimes Legislation is never considered dead until the legislative session is over. And that cannot be truer concerning the resuscitation of the “hate crimes” bill. Last Thursday, in a crafty maneuver, the “hate crimes” bill found new life by placing the “hate crimes” language into SB 373. The bill passed out of the House […]
Ask Your U.S. Senators to Help Fight Sex Trafficking!
On February 27, the House passed a sex trafficking bill (H.R. 1865) by a vote of 388-25. The bill would allow state attorneys general and victims to sue websites that knowingly facilitate sex trafficking. This bill was created to target sites like Backpage.com, which is currently under Senate investigation because of the hosting of ads […]
Maine Conversion Therapy Ban Bill is on Its Way to the House and Senate
A special thanks to those who responded to my last e-alert on this bill and called the members of the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee in opposition to L.D. 912, “An Act to Clarify the Scope of Practice of Certain Licensed Professionals Regarding Conversion Therapy. This bill puts a ban on conversion therapy […]
March 7 Prayer/Action Alert: Use Great Boldness of Speech
Dear CWA of Washington Member, “… since we have such hope we use great boldness of speech.” – 2 Corinthians 3:12 Please take this verse seriously as a CWA member and speak out to our elected representatives! As you know, I have focused on some pretty horrible bills this session. Please take action immediately concerning […]
Two Bills in Illinois General Assembly Mandates K-12 LGBTQ Contributions in American History
In a brazen attempt to indoctrinate public school age children K-12 to embrace the LGBTQ lifestyle, State Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) have sponsored SB 3249 and HB 5596 respectively. These bills are considered companion bills and are presently in their respective committees and gaining co-sponsors. It is unclear how soon these bills will move and build […]
One Phone Call Could Save Thousands!
Dear CWA members and friends of life, THANK YOU for your calls this weekend urging State Representatives to vote YES on the Heartbeat Bill. I also heard from several that their pastors mentioned it as well. That’s you and the power of your voice at work. Please, let’s continue to use our power TODAY. […]
State Legislative Update: Faith-Based Adoptions and Marijuana
Last Wednesday was Crossover Day in the state legislature. Crossover Day is the last day for bills to “cross over” from one chamber to the other and still have an opportunity to become law. Many bills we opposed (casinos and “hate crimes”) failed to pass out of either chamber so they are most likely dead. […]
State Director’s Open Letter to State Representatives Concerning the Heartbeat Bill
Dear Representative, The Senate passed the Heartbeat Bill, and now its fate rests on you and with it the lives of thousands of Iowans waiting to be born each year. You, as a Representative hold the power of life and death in your hands. You may not want the heavy responsibility that comes with […]
Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill is on the Move and Needs Your Opposition – Today and Tomorrow!
As we mentioned in last month’s e-alert on HB2739, physician-assisted suicide is alive and well in Hawaii. HB2730 passed through two committees last week and is expected to be voted on by the full House tomorrow morning. Take Action: Today: Contact your Representative today and urge him/her to vote NO on HB2739. If you don’t […]
Act on the Heartbeat Bill Today!
CWA of Iowa sends Action Alerts only when absolutely necessary – this is urgent! ACTION ALERT!! Having passed the Iowa Senate on a 30-20 vote with Sen. Amy Sinclair’s closing speech, 2-28-18, the Heartbeat Bill’s fate now rests in the Iowa House and the fate of thousands of Iowa babies with it. FIND your State Representative, tap on […]