Senate Health Care Fails
Washington, D.C. – Early Friday morning, the Senate voted on the Health Care Freedom Act, also known as “Skinny Repeal.” With three Republican defectors, the amendment failed with a vote of 49-51. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “I am deeply disappointed the Senate failed […]
Senate Health Care Fails
Washington, D.C. — Early Friday morning, the Senate voted on the Health Care Freedom Act, also known as “Skinny Repeal.” With three Republican defectors, the amendment failed with a vote of 49-51. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “I am deeply disappointed the Senate failed […]
Victory for the Unborn in Missouri!
On Tuesday, July 25, HCS SB5 was taken up on the Senate floor. We are pleased to report that all went well; the motion to go to conference was defeated, and HCS SB5 was finally passed by a vote of 22-9. It was signed by Gov. Greitens yesterday afternoon. Click here for the Senate Journal […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Persist in the Fight for Israel
As the leader of the free world, the United States has a unique role in standing in solidarity with the nation of Israel. Unfortunately, it is becoming less and less politically correct to stand with God’s people, and our leaders are hesitant to express their support for fear of being targeted by the radical […]
President Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Policy
Washington, D.C. – Today President Trump tweeted that after meeting with his Generals and military experts that transgender individuals would no longer be serving in any capacity in the U.S. Military. This reverses a policy which had previously been instated by the Defense Department under the previous administration in which the United States Federal Government was […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Persist in the Fight for Life
I have been telling you about our Persistent Summer campaign, and today, I want to explore an important tenet of this endeavor: the fight for life. The Founding Fathers declared in the Declaration of Independence that all mankind have an inalienable right to life, yet every year, thousands of innocent babies lose their […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Persist in the Fight against Sexual Exploitation
4.5 million. That’s the estimated number of people trapped in the world of the sex trade. These poor souls, created in the image of God, are why we must persist in the fight against all forms of sexual exploitation. Yet, the horrors facing these women, children and even some men are often overshadowed by […]
Capitol Hill Brief — This Persistence Summer
As you’ve probably noticed, the radical left is doing everything in its power to derail President Trump’s agenda to the detriment of our nation. They have pledged to resist any and all of his conservative initiatives, not because of the merits of the effort, but just because they do not like him. Well, as […]
Become Involved with the 2018 Encourage-A-Legislator Program
The goal of the Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program is to inspire each member of Missouri’s House and Senate, as well as state-wide office holders, by continually praying for them and sending them a postcard every week throughout January to May, the current legislative session. Click here for more information and to view our EAL brochure. If […]
Urgent: Show Your Support for Student Privacy in Austin!
The hard-fought Texas Privacy Act (SB 3) will be heard in the Texas Senate Affairs Committee tomorrow. Protesters were on full display this week, sitting on their rainbow toilets atop the Capitol steps. However, this is no laughing matter. The privacy and safety of children is on the line. And your presence at the hearing […]
Capitol Hill Brief — More Good News
Though there is much more work to be done, the Trump Administration has been receptive to our efforts for more focused attention on religious freedom internationally, and especially the tragic situation for Christians around the world. The appointment of Kristina Arriaga as Vice Chair to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is […]
Celebrate Constitution Day with us by Participating in Our Constitution Day Project 2017!
CWA of Missouri has made it an annual tradition to celebrate Constitution Day. We express thankfulness for the republic and for the freedom that was established by this significant founding document. Every year, we present a gift to the members of the Missouri General Assembly, our statewide office holders and the Missouri members of Congress. […]
CWA of Georgia Launches “Feisty & Feminine Workshops”
Do these women speak for you? As a conservative woman, do you have the desire to make a difference in the culture? Do you feel isolated in your views, and do you wonder if anyone else is as concerned as you? We cannot allow the extreme feminist agenda to define what a conservative woman is. […]
July 12 Action Alert – Pray Without Ceasing!
July greetings to you! I hope you had a great time celebrating our nation’s 241st birthday! In this country, we have so much for which to be thankful. From yummy barbeques to bright fireworks, there are so many ways that we celebrate this remarkable holiday. The founding values and principles of this nation are clearly […]
Capitol Hill Brief — More from Vice President Pence and the Trump Administration
I told you yesterday about Vice President Mike Pence’s encouraging address before the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians recently. Here is a bit more of what he said about the Trump Administration’s commitment to this problem: “The suffering of Christians in the Middle East has stirred America to act, and it brings […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Some Good News
The church in America is slowly rising up to face the challenge of our persecuted brethren around the world, especially in the Middle East. A recent gathering sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association brought together hundreds of church leaders from around the world gathered for the first ever World Summit in Defense of […]
Urgent: Pray for and Take Action on Pro-Life Bill!
Gov. Eric Greitens has expanded the special session call to include all pro-life protections being considered in HCS SB 5 (House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 5) by the General Assembly. When the Missouri Senate reconvenes for special session later this month, it will have the opportunity to pass the strongest pro-life legislation in years. […]
Capitol Hill Brief — A Daunting Challenge
Let me tell you why we continue to raise awareness for the critical situation of our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. The issue of Christian persecution and religious liberty around the world is not an easy situation, as we might think. There are no simple solutions. That’s why it can be […]
CWA of Georgia Event Updates (Past and Present)
Future Events: Feisty & Feminine Workshops We are finalizing our plans for multiple, statewide Feisty & Feminine workshops. Our Feisty & Feminine workshops will embrace our God-given femininity, intertwined with a little feisty, to deliver a message of strength and redemption. We must not allow ourselves to be marginalized any longer because of our beliefs […]
Charlie Gard: Why his struggle may soon be ours
Charlie Gard is an innocent 11-month-old who was born with a rare genetic disease that is costly to treat. Because of that, he will now be allowed to die. Although he lives in the U.K., Charlie’s case is not irrelevant to Americans. While frustrating and difficult, this is the reality of big government and socialized […]