Taking Back the Rainbow
This past weekend, hundreds of formerly LGBTQ-identifying individuals gathered in Washington, D.C. as part of the CHANGED Movement’s Freedom March. They shared testimonies about how Jesus met them where they were and completely transformed their lives. We were honored to host a group from the CHANGED movement in our headquarters this week to hear their stories, learn from them, and pray over […]
Children on the Brink
In the paragraphs that follow, I attempt the impossible. Few achieve the magical task of putting into words the unspeakable fidgeting of the heart. It is a dangerous business to engage oneself, especially on matters where the cultural meets the spiritual. But it is a necessary work, for it is the work of universal truth—the […]
June 9 – Appreciation Day for State Legislators
Maine’s legislative session is wrapping up soon for this year, and what a year it has been! Because of COVID-19, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Maine could not go into the Hall of Flags for our annual “Respect Life” day at the Capitol. So, the Pro-Life Coalition, last minute, has the wonderful idea of […]
Act Today to Protect Victims of Sexual Exploitation
The crime of sexual exploitation is one that plagues our state; of all the cases of human trafficking in Pennsylvania reported in 2019, 85% were instances of sex trafficking. Therefore, I am writing to you today to share several good pieces of legislation related to sexual exploitation that is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature. Each […]
Pro-Life Bills Moving – Action Needed!
HUGE! The Pennsylvania House Health Committee recently passed three pro-life bills, and now the bills move to the full House for consideration. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Pennsylvania is working actively to see these bills passed. Here is a brief description of the bills: HB 904, the Heartbeat Bill, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Borowicz […]
#FireFauci
CEO and President Penny Nance responds to the Fauci email scandal, calling out Big Tech for their role in shutting down the First Amendment in America amid a national crisis. Penny also discusses the Biden Administration’s response, or lack thereof, to the growing spike in cyberattacks and the effects they may have on American families. […]
Florida Governor Protects Female Athletes
(L-R: Annabelle Rutledge, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Terri Johannessen) Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida State Director Terri Johannessen and Young Women for America (YWA) National Director Annabelle Rutledge joined a host of female athletes and other supporters of girls’ athletics at a bill signing ceremony with Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. June 1. […]
Let’s Thank Maine’s Pro-Life Legislators!
Though pro-life legislators in Maine were in the minority during the recent legislative session, thankfully, it did not deter them from introducing much-needed pro-life legislation. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Maine is grateful for legislators who champion life, and we want to thank them for their boldness and courage. As you know, we often […]
Gov. Bel Edwards: Sign the Bill!
We have reason to celebrate in Louisiana! Last Thursday, May 27, SB 156, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 77/17. The bill passed both chambers with bipartisan support (13 Democrats voted for the bill). I previously wrote to you about the bill here and here. Thank […]
Where is the Church?
If you’re a believer, you’ve probably found yourself wondering more than a few times lately, where have people of faith been throughout these pressing cultural debates? As Christians, we are called to speak out against injustice and to defend what we know to be true. To win the battle for the soul of our nation, […]
Nance’s RCP Op-ed: Cancel Culture’s Latest Victim
Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President weighed in on the Cancel Culture’s newest victim in her Real Clear Politics op-ed: “Time and again, the Left tried and failed to cancel Rick Santorum, but this past weekend they thought they had finally succeeded when CNN released him. Santorum’s crime? Saying Western European settlers […]
For America (Day 121) – A Memorial Day Prayer
Father in Heaven, all glory to You, Who sent Your Son, Jesus, to die in our stead, All glory for that sacrifice, Which opened the way. It is a reminder, especially today, That we are to do the same. And many have indeed given themselves For their fellow men. This Memorial Day, Lord, We want […]
No Hiding from the Hyde Amendment
Appropriations season is upon us. As President Biden unveils his $6 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal to Congress, it is time again to protect longstanding prohibitions on the use of federal funds for elective abortions. We currently face an unprecedented threat to the time-honored safeguards of the Hyde Amendment and related provisions. The Hyde […]
SBA Administrator Withholds the Truth on Funding to Planned Parenthood
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has obstructed proper Congressional oversight of the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through its refusal to share information on over $90 million in total loans to Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). At a recent Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing, Ranking Member Rand Paul demanded answers on […]
Happy Memorial Day 2021
This weekend many Americans will leave work looking forward to a long weekend ahead, to spending more time with their friends and loved ones, and to some much-needed time in the sun. As the unofficial kickoff to summer draws near, we pause to remember the men and women who left for work one day and […]
URGENT ALERT! Will you pray?
Question: When God opens the Red Seas in your life, what do you do? I don’t know about you, but I run with my feet and pray with my heart! That is where we are this evening in Texas, with our legislative session ending in one week. Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan (R-District […]
For America (Day 120)
We are still to know that You are God, Father of light and beauty. We will exalt Your Name this day And forevermore, wherever we stand. You are our Fortress and our Shield, Your love is from everlasting to everlasting. Forgive our internal distress due to our lack of faith— Born from the fact that […]
The Truth about Socialism – Listen Now!
A new episode of the Concerned Women Today podcast is available for streaming now. This week, Penny is joined by Morgan Zegers, founder of Young Americans Against Socialism. In her early 20s, Morgan has her own small business and has founded an organization that works to educate young people on the dangerous lies they are […]
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Fact Sheet
The case1 presents a challenge to a Mississippi state law that places strict limits on abortions after 15 weeks. The limited question before the Court is whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.2 The Mississippi law is known as the “Gestational Age Act,”3 and it seeks to protect women and unborn children by […]
NCAA Caves to Public Pressure on Women’s Sports
Just one month ago, the NCAA threw female athletes under the bus and sided with transgender athletes, claiming it would prohibit states with restrictions on trans athletes in place from hosting their future events. Amid mounting pressure from conservative groups, including CWA, the NCAA has caved and will allow tournaments to be held in states […]