PRESS RELEASE – Grassroots Fired up for the Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say on the news of the impending retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy: “This is the moment conservative women have been waiting for — the chance to return justice and constitutional limits to the nation’s highest […]

Big Win for Freedom of Speech in NIFLA v. Becerra

The concurring opinion in NIFLA v. Becerra got to the heart of the problem with the California law at issue, which sought to compel pro-life clinics to promote the state abortion services. Justice Kennedy joined the majority opinion in full but wrote separately, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices Samuel Alito and […]

Victory at the Supreme Court Today on Behalf of Religious Freedom in California!

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a great victory (5-4) today to California pro-life clinics in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra that will have a ripple effect across the country. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement: “We applaud the U.S. […]

Supreme Court Protects Pro-Life Clinics from Government Targeting; Millions of Women Celebrate

Washington, D.C. — Moments ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a great victory (5-4) to pro-life clinics in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement: “We applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for sending a clear statement today […]

Barronelle Stutzman Should Win in Light of Masterpiece

Today, the United States Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari in Arlene’s Flower v. Washington. The Court then vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case back to the Supreme Court of Washington for further consideration in light of Jack Phillips’ recent win in Masterpiece Cakeshop. Simply put, the state supreme […]

Young Women for America Tour of Israel

CWA had the pleasure of partnering with Passages to bring 34 of our Young Women for America campus leaders to Israel for a 10-day tour accompanied by Janae Stracke, National Field Director, Kelsey Gold, Young Women for America Coordinator, and Annabelle Rutledge, Communications Coordinator. Each day was packed with new sites, Biblical lessons, and impactful […]

Join in the Concerted Effort TODAY to Oppose AB 2943

Hello CWA of California! Today there is a state-wide effort to communicate to the California Senate our strong opposition to AB 2943.  Please take a minute to contact your Senator and ask him to oppose AB 2943. If you are available to visit their district office today, all the better. As you know, AB 2943 […]

For America (Day 94)

We give thanks to You, O God, with our whole heart; We will glorify Your name forever, For great is Your steadfast love and grace towards us; You have delivered us from evil countless times. Incline Your ear to us, again; answer our prayer. We are poor and needy, totally dependent on You. Be gracious […]

Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity to Take Tax Money from Planned Parenthood

Dear Friends, We all know that for years our tax dollars have freely flowed to the abortion giant, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, assuring that almost 380,000 unborn babies die a year.  That is over 1,000 deaths a day at their hands and 40 just within the last hour. You and I have been paying […]

A Statement on Immigration by Penny Nance

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The issue of Immigration is very complicated and fraught with emotional and political landmines.  The truth is that both Democrats and Republicans have used the issue to rev up their bases and score points against each other, ignoring the human cost. Americans are aghast at the idea of separating legitimate parents from children. […]

United States Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Nikki Haley and President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following response: “The United Nations’ dedication to defending human rights has strayed so […]

Trump is a Born Dealmaker — Let Him Do His Thing

President Trump is a businessman and a deal-maker — we knew that when we elected him. His administration operates differently from any other previous presidential administration, including in diplomacy, where deals are truly an “art form.” So, it is not surprising President Trump threw protocol out the window when he met last week with Chairman […]

Standing for the Truth at the State Capitol for the Freedom to Change

It was a hot sunny day on June 12 in Sacramento as CWA leaders and members joined some 500 pastors, leaders and concerned citizens from across California at the State Capitol to voice their opposition to AB 2943. The premise of AB 2943 is that anyone trying to change his or her sexual orientation or […]

Don’t Miss Justice Thomas’ Important Contribution to Masterpiece Cakeshop

Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas was part of the 7-2 majority that recently held the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated Jack Phillips’ First Amendment constitutional rights of free expression in the recent Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. The Commission sought to punish Jack, because he refused to use his […]

I Did It and So Can You!

Dear Pro-Life Warriors, Many of you have fought the fight for years to keep tax-payer dollars from funding abortion.  Now there is a golden opportunity to do just that nationally.  Under the guidance of the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a proposed new rule that prohibits tax-payer dollars from […]

Minnesota’s Political Apparel Ban “Incapable of Reasoned Application”

The United States Supreme Court released today its decision in an important First Amendment case coming from the state of Minnesota, Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky. In an emphatic 7-2 opinion, the Court declared unconstitutional an ambiguous law that banned “political” apparel at polling places on Election Day. Not having defined what exactly the law […]