SCOTUS Cowers Under Political Pressure, Again

Washington, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court has denied cert. in Gee v. Planned Parenthood of Gulf Coast, et al. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, the largest public policy organization for women in the nation, had this to say: “It is disappointing to see the United States Supreme Court cower under political pressure. […]

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) Holding Up U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. – The United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 seeks to ensure Israel’s sovereignty and safety by bolstering its security against growing threats. Primary among these threats is Iran’s presence on Israel’s northern border. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced an amendment to the act which cut all of Israel’s security assistance. This […]

CWA Engaged to End Unethical Fetal Tissue Research

Concerned Women for America is actively engaged in the effort to end unethical fetal tissue research. We are working with Congress to stop funding of this gruesome practice and are asking the Trump Administration to change policy. Some fetal tissue contracts were made by the Obama Administration and cannot be rescinded, but the Trump Administration […]

President Trump to Nominate Heather Nauert as UN Ambassador

Washington, D.C. — President Trump has announced Heather Nauert, a current U.S. State Department spokesperson, as his choice for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response: “Concerned Women for America members from around the nation applaud President Trump for his appointment of Heather Nauert […]

Are You an Encourager?

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who […]

Missouri State Legislators Need Your Prayers and Encouragement

Dear Friend, We are excited to continue our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program into 2019! I often say that our EAL program is the most important program we have. When it is fully implemented, each member of our Missouri General Assembly will be lifted up in prayer each Monday that they are in session and receive an […]

Background on Abortion and Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare was, and continues to be, a disaster on several fronts. Not only has the cost of insurance skyrocketed and the quality of care declined, but there are legitimate concerns over abortion funding in tax-dollar subsidized plans. The ACA is not subject to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal […]

Reflections on 41: Three Things I Learned from President George H.W. Bush

I joined the George H.W. Bush White House as a twenty-something presidential management intern after completing my Ivy League master’s degree in public policy. Becoming deputy associate director of education policy for the Office of Economic and Domestic Policy was a dream job. I could never have imagined stepping into an office in the Old […]

For America (Day 99)

All hail King Jesus! All hail Emmanuel! We thank You, Lord, For the glorious day of Your coming. You have been and continue to be Through every season of life — Through joy and pain, feasting and need — God with us! We praise Your name! In wisdom, You chose us To be Your instruments […]

How the Republican minority House members can still have influence

Now that (most) of the election dust has settled, members have met their new colleagues, chosen their party leadership, and everyone is in the process of preparing for next year. On January 3, the largest Freshman (new members) class since WWII will be sworn into office. About 75% of House Republicans have never been in […]

What happened to the congressional ‘hush fund’?

Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Fund reportedly used to pay sexual abuse settlements with taxpayer money; Concerned Women for America CEO Penny Nance weighs in on efforts to reveal details about the fund.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Historic Mississippi Election

Washington, D.C. — Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith won Mississippi’s runoff election, defeated Democrat challenger Mike Espy for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response:  “I would like to whole-heartedly congratulate Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on her historic election.  As the first woman elected to Congress from the great state of […]

More Encouragers Needed for 2019

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. –I Timothy 2:1 Dear CWA Friends, More “encouragers” are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session. […]

[AUDIO] Use Your Voice – Episode 5, Adoption – A Celebration of Life

Did you know that in Virginia alone, there are about 5000 children in the foster care system and about 1000 children who are available for adoption AT THIS MOMENT. And that is just one state. DJ Jordan joins Penny Nance to celebrate November as National Adoption Awareness Month. After a career in journalism, DJ spent […]

CWA of Maine Thanksgiving Message: Expressing Gratitude for Freedom

I love Thanksgiving, but sadly it seems, one of the most endearing American holidays has been relegated to the back of the holiday line. Christmas commercials are showing up in the middle of Thanksgiving cooking shows, and Santa and the reindeer have trumped the Pilgrims on most retail shelves.  Retail stores open on Thanksgiving before […]