Donald J. Trump — Defender of Liberty
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Trump Administration has finally ended the Obamacare contraceptive mandate’s unconstitutional suppression of religious liberty. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say: “One of my fondest memories of working with President Trump so far is sitting in the Rose Garden as he stood strongly for religious liberty and asked […]
Planned Parenthood Promotes Abandoning the “Safe” in “Safe and Legal Abortions”
“Safe and Legal Abortion!” Hasn’t that always been the mantra of the left? Well, times have changed, and apparently “safety” has become too burdensome and restrictive. Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the state of Maine over a law, which was enacted in 1979, that requires that only medical doctors perform […]
Senator Graham to Introduce Pain Capable Bill in Senate
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Protection Act in the Senate. This legislation would make elective abortion after 20 weeks post-conception illegal and require fully born children from a failed abortion to be given medical attention. Penny Nance, CEO and President, of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee had this […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Please Join CWA
I gave you a taste yesterday of what it was like at Concerned Women for America’s 2017 Leadership Conference. The training that our leaders received was second to none, and the beautiful thing about it is that they now get to go back to their states, armed with the tools they need to make […]
Decatur School Board Deciding Radical Transgender Student Policy
The City Schools of Decatur (CSD) School Board has indicated it will have a discussion (and a possible vote) on a very dangerous transgender student policy on Tuesday, October 10. If passed, this policy will have serious implications for our students’ privacy, safety, dignity, fairness in competitive sports, and our parental rights. This attempt at […]
House of Representatives Passed Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 237-189. This legislation protects unborn children nationwide after 20-weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued the following statement […]
Capitol Hill Brief — CWA Leadership 2017
We recently held Concerned Women for America’s annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great event where conservative women from around the country came together to learn about the most pressing issues of the day from the top conservative voices in our country. We were at the Capital on Thursday, first hearing […]
CWA on the front lines of pro-family tax reform
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is encouraged by the tax reform proposals set forth by the Trump Administration. As the framework continues to be filled out, CWALAC is working tirelessly to more than double the Child Tax Credit. We believe tax reform should be pro-family, in addition to pro-growth. We are working […]
Capitol Hill Brief — The Power of Unity
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of dining with the president at the White House, alongside a small group of conservative leaders. It was a great opportunity to make your voice heard at the highest levels of government. You can rest assured I spoke to him about all our concerns and […]
For America (Day 83)
Oh Lord, behold our affliction For the suffering of our people. What sorrow afflicts us at the sight Of what is happening in our country. We groan for the victimized and terrorized At the hands of evil, unscrupulous men. Who hate the truth and the light And seek to extinguish our spirit. That they shall […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Support YWA
All week, we’ve been letting you know about Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters. We are building a foundation in our young women that will withstand the test of time. The unity we are seeing is key: [Audio Clip] Hi! This is Courtney from Missouri. My favorite thing about CWA […]
Gov. Rauner Signs Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill Into Law!
Gov. Bruce Rauner Breaks His Pledge to Veto Tax-Payer Funded Abortions. HB 40, Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill is now the law of the land. Despite having 60 days to “consider his options,”Gov. Bruce Rauner wasted no time in breaking his pledge to the pro-life community by signing his name to this evil law. Rauner […]
Steve Scalise is Back in the House!
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative for Louisiana, returned to the Capitol on September 28, after being shot last June during practice for the Congressional Baseball game. He endured a very long recovery period, and we are thankful that he is back. He delivered a speech in the U.S. House of Representatives in which […]
Support Congressman Cramer’s Pro-Life Vote
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This life-saving legislation would ban abortions at the point when scientists agree unborn children begin to feel pain in the womb (approximately 20 weeks). Take Action: Please contact Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota). He is […]
Modern Medicine Proves Life is Worth Protecting at 20 Weeks, May Our Laws Concur
Next Tuesday, October 3, there will be a vote on H.R. 36, Pain Capable Unborn Child Act, in Washington, D.C. We have tried for some time now to get this passed into law so that a fetus 20 weeks or older will not be destroyed through abortion. This life-saving legislation would ban abortions at the […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Investing in the Future
Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters are about investing in the next generation of conservative women leaders. At our recent Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., they got to hear from some of the top conservative voices in our nation. Here is what one leader had to say: [Audio Clip] … […]
Safe at Home Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Blunt (R-Missouri) and Klobuchar (D-West Virginia) held a press conference to introduce the Safeguarding Addresses from Emerging (SAFE) at Home Act, also known as the Safe at Home Act. This legislation would protect survivors of domestic violence by allowing them to use their substitute address provided by their state Address Confidentiality Program […]
Yes, Hugh Hefner was a pioneer — in the objectification of women and the lie of the Playboy lifestyle
While many in the press are hailing Hugh Hefner as a pioneer in his day — championing abortion rights and breaking the shackles of an oppressive sexual culture — the man represented a lifestyle and business that was in no way, shape, or form helpful to women. It is no surprise celebrities are tripping over […]
Marshall CWA Leader Attends Washington, D.C. Conference
Independent runs article about CWA’s Marshall Prayer/Action Chapter Leader, Arlene Markell. Great piece! A must read!
Capitol Hill Brief — Join YWA
You’ve been hearing this week the voices of Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapter leaders. Here are some more of them: [Audio Clip] Hey, this is Julie from Florida State University … My name is Claire Stites, and I’m from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. … [Julie] I came […]