Action Needed on Illinois K-12 LGBTQ History Courses
The proselytizing of the LGBTQ lifestyle on impressionable school-aged children continues as HB 246 passed the Illinois House 60-42. Forty-four Republicans and 14 Democrats did not vote on the bill. If passed in the Senate and signed by the governor, this bill will go into effect July 1, 2020. Gov. Pritzker indicated he would sign […]
Communities That Care Survey – Your Voice is Needed!
ACTION needed on opt-out Communities That Care Survey! We want to keep the opt in language. Yesterday, HB 2361 passed out of the Children and Seniors Committee. The focus of this legislation is the Communities That Care Survey, which is a very invasive student health survey that CWA of Kansas very much opposes. Currently, parents […]
Strengthened Debbie Smith Act Introduced in Senate
On Thursday, Senator Cornyn (R-Texas) and Senator Feinstein (R-California) introduced the Debbie Smith Act of 2019, a bill that would reauthorize funding aimed at increasing capacity for DNA testing to reduce the rape kit backlog. The Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act was first signed into law in 2004 in response to the story of Debbie Smith, a […]
Use Your Voice – Episode 9, The Heartbeat of Humanity
https://concernedwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CWA_UseYourVoice_Episode009.mp3 In this episode, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America Penny Nance looks back at her CPAC 2019 experience, where she was joined by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dr. Ben Carson, in a moving panel that left a mark on this year’s amazing festivities, to discuss the dignity of every human […]
March 15 Prayer/Action Alert: For Truth
George Washington said, “Truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains taken to bring it to light.” Amid a crumbling culture, we must stand firm to defend our Judeo-Christian values. History has taught us that strong families are the foundation of a strong nation. Consider a Biblical sex-education alternative: Teen-Aid As the state seeks to […]
Sixth Circuit Greenlights Ohio Law Prohibiting Public Funding of Abortion Clinics
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio v. Hodges The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision from the Southern District of Ohio at Cincinnati invalidating an Ohio law barring the public funding of abortion clinics. This is good news. The law has now been upheld and can go into full effect. The court said the […]
Pro-Life Bill – There is GOOD NEWS!
Praise the Lord! On March 13, HB 1336, the Abortion Pill Reversal Informed Consent bill, received a unanimous vote of “Do Pass” recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Committee members! Thank you, everyone, who contacted lawmakers regarding this important life changing bill! Women are strong and capable and should have the right to know, if they […]
Time for the FCC to Take Parent’s Concerns Seriously
In a recent Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Bureau sought comments on “the accuracy of the television content rating system, known as the TV Parental Guidelines, and the ability of the governing body for TV ratings, the TV Parental Guidelines Oversight Monitoring Board, to oversee the rating system and address public concerns.” […]
North Carolina Governor and Attorney General Put Our Unborn at Risk
I am sad to report that on Monday, March 4, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s new Protect Life Rule policy, Title X Rule, that prevents taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood and other abortion companies. North Carolina is among more than 20 states who have […]
Tell President Trump to Protect our Children!
Are you frustrated and bothered by what you see on TV? You are not alone. In recent years, Hollywood has taken advantage of their self-regulated TV ratings system and cable TV looks more like HBO than family-friendly programming. Networks advertise their mature and explicit programming during family-friendly shows; these commercials include overtly sexual themes, violence, […]
Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act Needs Your Support
Concerned Women for America of Texas applauds state Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) for filing HB 16 protecting infants born-alive after an attempted abortion. The bill says: “A physician who performed or attempted the abortion must exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child as […]
Illinois Public Schools Poised to Teach K-12 LGBTQ History Courses
If Democrats have their way, Illinois public school K-12 history classes will include a study in the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in American and Illinois history. Introduced by Anna Moeller (D-District 43 – Elgin) HB0246 ups the ante on LGBTQ indoctrination in the public school system. If passed, this […]
For America (Day 101) – A Prayer Against Late-Term Abortion
To You, oh Lord, we lift up our souls. For You are good — ready to forgive Those who call upon Your Name. And so, we call upon Thee, Yahweh. Arise Lord, against the evil that drives The recent push for late-term abortion in our land. Arise! Speak Lord, and it shall be done; Raise […]
Two Bad Gambling Bills Defeated!!
SJR2 is a gambling bill that would have placed the issue on the 2020 ballot for all South Dakota voters to decide if we would want to legalize sports betting in the City of Deadwood. SJR2 was defeated in the House 33-32-5. Thanks be to God! Check the votes here. We wanted a NO vote, […]
Penny Nance on Conservatism and Feminism – The Daily Signal Podcast
Should women be drafted? What should we do about the #MeToo movement? And how can we reach out to more women with the conservative message? CWA CEO & President Penny Nance joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss. ____ Editor’s Note: Seeking to highlight the fact that some states took a long time to […]
State Director to Speak at 40 Days for Life Kick-Off Event This Saturday in Augusta
Show up, stand up, speak up, and pray for the lives of the unborn in the womb and born-alive babies. The kick-off event for 40 Days for Life will be held this Saturday, March 9, at 10:00 a.m. in front of Maine Family Planning. Bishop Deeley is speaking first on the importance of fasting and […]
Legalized Recreational Marijuana in Illinois? Act Now!
Do you want recreational marijuana in our great state? ABSOLUTLEY NOT! Please let your voice be heard now! Marijuana proponent, State Sen. Heather Steans (D-District 7 Chicago,) has introduced SB 7, a bill that will legalize marijuana for recreational use in Illinois. Sen. Stean’s bill will allow anyone 21 years or older to use cannabis (marijuana) legally. […]
CWA of North Dakota Testifies in Support of Two Great Pro-Life Bills This Week at the State Capitol
Thank you to all that were able to come to the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing at the Capitol in Bismarck on Monday, March 4 to stand with CWA of North Dakota in support of LIFE! View the testimonies: Testimony in Support of HB 1336 Testimony in Support of HB 1546 The Committee will be voting […]
Kansans for Israel!
In 2017, Kansas passed a law “outlawing state agencies from engaging in contracts with entities or companies that are part of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign targeting Israel.” Today, Kansas is furthering their support of Israel by considering SB 216, which encourages the state to invest in Israel. Jake LaTurner, Kansas State Treasurer, has introduced […]
Light Up the Switchboard in Opposition to “Hate Crimes”
HB 426, the “hate crimes” bill, could be voted on by the full House on Thursday, March 7. This very dangerous bill, sponsored by Republican State House member Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), needs to be stopped in its tracks. Talking Points on HB 426: Violates equal protection by treating some victims as more worthy of protection […]