Legislative Update: Life, Homeschool, and the State Constitution
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” — Ephesians 6:13 The South Dakota Legislature has important bills that need your support and prayers. LIFE SB 110 is an excellent pro-life bill […]
Senate Failed to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 51-46. This bill would have ended elective abortions after 20 weeks. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Senators like Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota), and Claire […]
It is Not Too Late to Protect Our Children from the LGBT Curriculum – Act Now!
We only have a small window of time before school boards adopt or refute an aggressive LGBT curriculum model presented to them by the California Board of Education. This curriculum is bold and would affect students in kindergarten through high school statewide. Concerned Women for America (CWA) has joined an effort of like-minded, pro-family organizations […]
State Director Testifies Today in Support of “An Act to Increase the Penalty for Visual Sexual Aggression Against a Child”
Penny Morrell testified today before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety regarding regarding L.D. #1728.
Look What Little Kids in Seattle Are Taught About Gender Fluidity
State Director quoted in this MomZette.com article.
State Director Meets with Pregnancy Help Center Leaders from North Dakota and Minnesota
On Thursday, January 26, a beautiful group of ladies from the Women’s Pregnancy Network met in Grand Forks to be encouraged and to share ideas about ministering to new mothers and their families. The day began with a tour by Jill Thingelstad Chandler, Executive Director of the Grand Forks Women’s Pregnancy Center. After the tour, the group […]
Nassar Case Demonstrates Harms of Pornography
The pornography cancer that continues to consume our nation reared its ugly head again as the sentencing hearing of Larry Nassar concluded this week. The former USA Gymnastics doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison by Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who told him, “I’ve just signed your death warrant.” Nassar abused more than 150 […]
Now is Your Opportunity to Defend the Unborn of Oregon!
As you may know, Oregon is the only state that does not have any kind of regulation on abortion, despite the many efforts to persuade state legislators. Not one abortion regulation bill has been able to pass through Oregon’s legislature. It has come to my attention that Oregon Life United, a non-partisan and non-denominational pro-life […]
U.S. Senator Heitkamp (D-North Dakota) Needs to Hear from You Today on Behalf of Life!
Dear Friend, I know that you have already heard from the national office of Concerned Women for America regarding the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, but I want to restate the urgency for us to both pray and act. Now is the time to speak up for the unborn! Please take the time to pray, and […]
You Need to Watch This Video
The fight to pass modest religious freedom legislation is alive and well in Georgia! Watch this video that explains why Georgia must pass SB 233, a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act. After watching the video, please take action, let others know about the video and pray. Take Action Contact Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Rules […]
Cecile Richards Steps Down
Washington, D.C. – Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, plans to step down after more than a decade. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Under the leadership of Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood has grown to push one agenda – abortion above all else – while throwing aside […]
CWA State Organizations are hard at work
January has brought a new year, and state legislatures across the country have started to convene. The 2018 sessions have already presented new challenges to the Biblical principles we value, but our state directors are already working diligently and strategically. Specifically, CWA of Georgia, California, and Maine have taken strong positions on several important bills […]
Penny Nance on Fox & Friends
Congress: Back in Black?
The Golden Globe Awards show was viewed by 19 million people, and many women in entertainment used it as a platform to stand in solidarity with victims of assault and sexual harassment by powerful men in the industry. They did this by wearing black, which successfully grabbed the national spotlight and drove the media conversation […]
CWA at the March for Life – Being Pro-Life if Pro-Woman
Check out the video.
URGENT: January 23 Action Alert – “Pray without ceasing”
Dear CWA of Washington Member, This prayer and action alert is to inform you of two bills that need your immediate attention and opposition. Please pray and take action quickly. SB 6037: This “Contract Surrogacy” bill would allow for-profit contract surrogacy, allowing women to conceive and sell babies for payment, above and beyond medical expenses. […]
The remarks from CWA of Texas State Director, Ann Hettinger, at the Voices for Life event held in the courtroom where the Roe v. Wade case was decided:
How do you comprehend the loss of 60 million lives? There is no doubt the reason you are here tonight is to try to comprehend the issue of what I consider a crime against our God. Let’s consider other catastrophes in America. At Pearl Harbor, 2,403 people were killed; in the 9-11 attacks 2,996 people […]
State Director’s Letter to the Editor Printed in Opposition to Former Lt. Governor’s Article on an Abortion “Armistice”
Have you read any of Lloyd Omdahl’s columns recently in the Grand Forks Herald? He sure has gotten my attention! After reading his column on January 1, I could not be silent any longer. I responded with a letter to the editor, and three papers have printed it so far. Grand Forks Hareld: Omdahl’s Idea […]
Thought Crimes Bills Filed in Georgia Legislature
Three state-level “hate crimes” bills have been filed in the Georgia legislature. HB 660 has been introduced by Rep. Megan Hanson (R-Brookhaven). HB 663 and SB 316 have been introduced by Rep. Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) and Sen. Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) respectively. All three bills would add additional punishments for crimes committed against protected classes […]
State Director Comments On The New HHS Division: Conscience and Religious Freedom
CWA of Georgia State Director Tanya Ditty quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more about the new HHS division: CWA Attends Announcement of New HHS Division: Conscience and Religious Freedom