Repeal Common Core in Montana
House Bill 377 will be heard in the House Education Committee tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, at 3:00 p.m. HB 377 would repeal the Common Core Standards in Montana. This bill deals with the Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) testing, public officials being members of private organizations who could exert control over public schools through standards […]
CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update from Pierre – Take Action This Morning!
Must Repeal Athletic Student Transgender Policy HB1195 is a good bill to repeal the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA). The SDHSAA has adopted a policy to allow “transgender” students to play on the team opposite their assigned sex at birth. HB1195 would repeal that policy. HB1195 places, in policy, […]
El Paso CWA Chapter Studies HB 562, a Bill to Protect Texas Marriage Contracts From Foreign Laws
CWA of El Paso’s monthly public policy briefing, led by El Paso Area Director Rose Cabrera, was an excellent time of learning about a concerning bill currently in the Texas legislature, HB 562, “Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a […]
Common Core Citizen Activist Event – CWA of Georgia Recommends
Common Core in Georgia: Answers and Action Plans CWA of Georgia recommends this FREE event! Discover Common Core’s impact on Georgia’s children, teachers, classrooms and taxpayers. Connect with people in your community to work together to restore quality education and local control to Georgia’s public schools. When: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – […]
Calling on South Dakotans to Defend the U.S. Constitution
Your help is needed to defeat HJR 1001 and HB 1069, both of which are a threat to our U.S. Constitution. HJR 1001 calls for a Constitution Convention (commonly known as an Article V Convention) for the purpose of adding a Balanced Budget Amendment to our Constitution. HB 1069 is an effort to restrict delegates […]
CWA of Illinois Supports Illinois Call to Prayer Day
Members of CWA of Illinois attended the Illinois Call to Prayer Day hosted by the Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda on February 5, 2015. The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus is a bi-partisan group of state legislators united to defend America’s right to trust in God. Legislators signed a Call to Prayer […]
CWA of Kansas Sends Testimony to the House Standing Committee on Education that Opposes HB 2099
To the House Standing Committee on Education Oppose HB 2099 February 13, 2015 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Barbara Saldivar, and I am the State Director of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Kansas. CWA is the largest public policy women’s organization in the nation. Thank you for letting me […]
A Look Back at 2014 and On the Move in 2015
Greeting CWA of Florida friends! I cannot believe January is already gone. 2014 went by like a whirlwind, and 2015 has already begun to do the same. Last year CWA of Florida ladies and gentlemen spent nearly 200 hours a week calling from June to November concerning the election. We consumed much coffee and many […]
URGENT: Stand up to Protect Charlotte’s Public Restrooms!
When the Charlotte City Council Members convene on February 23, they will have a new ordinance added to the meeting’s agenda. The regulation, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), is a dangerous ordinance under the guise of “civil rights”. It would mandate that any business who works for the city of Charlotte must provide public […]
February 12 Action Alert – Religious Liberty
Dear CWA of Washington Member, Our current president has effected a storm of commentaries with his National Prayer Breakfast comments last week. Other presidents have expressed very different opinions about problems with America’s religious liberty rights in the midst of serious crises: Dwight Eisenhower is quoted in the TIME Magazine article, “Eisenhower on Communism,” October […]
Urgent: Join Us in Opposing Kansas Intrusive Data Collection Bill
It is with great concern that I urge you to pray and take action TODAY on HB 2099, a bad bill that would undermine Kansans privacy by allowing invasive data collection. HB 2099, “Concerning the student data privacy act; authorizing school districts to administer certain surveys and questionnaires” is scheduled to be introduced at a […]
Updated! Defending our American Heritage – A “must attend” education hearing
Update 2-25-15 February 18, 2015 – Joint House and Senate Education Committee Hearing in Georgia Click here to watch the hearing. Stanley Kurtz and Larry Krieger exposed the underlying dangers of the College Board’s new Framework and the need for an alternative testing options. Guests speaking in opposition to the new APUSH Framework and Exam: […]
Stand With CWA of Iowa Against Next Generation Science Standards
Time to mobilize the troops again! Do you or someone you know live in or near the Waukee, Ottumwa, Dubuque and Sioux City area? The Iowa Department of Education (DOE) has asked for public comment on the issue of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Please make plans now to attend one or more of […]
Target is Now in the Business of Selling Sex Toys? Seriously?!
Seriously?! Target is selling sex toys? Yes, the latest filth to be peddled by the “50 Shades of Grey” marketing campaign in advance of the coming movie release is this display of branded sex toy items prominently displayed at Target stores nationwide. As you can see, not only are the items placed on an eye-catching […]
Short Virginia Legislative Session Means Bills are Flying Right and Left
We are over halfway through our 45-day legislative session for 2015. Please continue to pray for our legislators that they would pass bills that are common sense and God-honoring. We have included a few bills for your review and when you click on the bill you can see the status. Marijuana Possession – A bill […]
Speak Out Against Illinois Bill That Would Ban Gender Counseling to Minors
Illinois House Bill 217 Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act Would Ban Gender Counseling to Minors The Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act, HB 217, has been reintroduced into Illinois House. This bill would prohibit “any practices or treatments that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation, as defined by (o-1) of Section 1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights […]
CWA of North Dakota Sends Testimony to Senators on the Judiciary Committee Opposing Sexual Orientation and “Gender Identity” Legislation
To the Senate Judiciary Committee In Opposition of SB 2279 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Linda Thorson, and I am the interim State Director for Concerned Women for America (CWA) of North Dakota. CWA is the largest public policy women’s organization in the nation. We are here today on behalf […]
Virginia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Needs Your Support
The Virginia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HB 2321 Sponsored by Delegate Dave LaRock Summary: “The act prohibits an abortion after 20 weeks gestation unless, in reasonable medical judgment, the mother has a condition that so complicates her medical condition as to necessitate the abortion to avert her death or to avert serious risk of […]
February 3 Action Alert – Wall of Separation
WALL OF SEPARATION One of CWA’s goals is to educate our members so that they are able to educate others on vital principles that help guide our lives. With that goal in mind, I share the following from recent “American Minute” articles written by William Federer. The issue of religious liberty is often misunderstood because […]
CWA of North Dakota Testifies in Support of the Removel of North Dakota from Common Core State Standards
To the Education Committee In Support of HB 1461 February 2, 2015 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I am Beth Brown. I represent the members of Concerned Women for America of North Dakota. CWA is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization. Education has been established as one of our seven core issues […]