Capitol Hill Brief — The Power of One

  Every year, the March for Life selects a theme that sets the stage for the message of that particular year and frames our efforts.  This year’s theme is “The Power of One.”  One person — and the difference they make.  It is a theme that Concerned Women for America has lived throughout our organization’s […]

Trump Used First Full Official Day to Defend Life

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed an executive order protecting the lives of the unborn by reinstating the Mexico City Policy. The Mexico City Policy prevents non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal funding from the U.S. from promoting or performing abortions. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Community Health Centers > Planned Parenthood

  How many community health centers there are in the United States? Try 13,540.  Now, how many Planned Parenthood clinics? Only 665. That means community health centers outnumber Planned Parenthood clinics 20 to 1.  And unlike Planned Parenthoods, these centers don’t do abortions, and they actually have more than gynecological care; they care for the […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Inauguration Day

  It’s Inauguration Day!  The streets are closed, and the stage is set here in the nation’s capital in preparation for the festivities. We are excited to hear President-elect Trump take the solemn oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” It is both a great […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Nothing for Granted

  Tomorrow is Inauguration Day, and while the festivities are happening in our nation’s capital, CWA is behind the scenes, tirelessly working to advocate for the issues and values you care about. There is definitely reason for optimism, but CWA will take nothing for granted.  From religious liberty to the sanctity of life to the […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Sessions on Civil Rights

  Listen to Sen. Jeff Sessions on his background in civil rights: [Audio Clip] Sen. Jeff Sessions: As a southerner who actually saw discrimination, and have no doubt it exists in a systematic and powerful and negative way, to the people — great millions of people — in the south, particularly, of our country, I […]

Longing for King in the Times of Sessions

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day I couldn’t help but look at the increased racial tension in our nation and feel a deep longing for Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice.

“Women’s March” excludes Pro-life Women

Washington, D.C. — A recent Guttmacher study shows abortion rates have reached a historic low. This comes at a time when pro-abortion women are planning a “women’s march” in Washington, D.C., specifically excluding pro-life women. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am so proud of the work the […]

Ask Governor Burgum to Issue Sanctity of Human Life Proclamation

On January 3, Governor Doug Burgum highlighted government reinvention in his State of the State address, “Anything being done simply because ‘that’s the way we have always done it’ should be and must be rigorously and respectfully questioned,” Burgum said, “and no matter what, we must have the courage to admit that we can always […]

State Director Penny Morrell Testifies Before the Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on the “Act to Delay the Implementation of Certain Portions of the Marijuana Legalization Act”

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs Regarding L.D. #88, “An Act to Delay the Implementation of Certain Portions of the Marijuana Legalization Act” January 17, 2017 Hello, and thank you, Chairmen Mason and Luchini, and distinguished members […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Sessions’ Love of the Law

  Sen. Jeff Sessions’ opening remarks left no doubt he is the type of person we need leading the Department of Justice.  He concluded, saying: [Audio Clip] Sen. Jeff Sessions: I’ve always loved the law … It is the very foundation of this country. It is the exceptional foundation of America. … I have an […]

CWA of Virginia Forest Chapter Goes to Capitol in Richmond

On January 11, five members of the Concerned Women for America Forest Prayer/Action Chapter, led by Chapter Leader and former State Director Jan Robey, enjoyed a very informative and exciting day at the Capitol in Richmond.  The first major event was the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast; the group was graciously hosted by Delegate Kathy Byron (R-District […]

Press Release: CWA of South Dakota Commends Elimination of Rape Kit Backlog

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota commends state Attorney General Marty Jackley and the staff of the South Dakota Forensic Lab for the rapid response to complete the testing of the backlog of rape kits that had been stored by law enforcement for lengthy periods of time. This is a national issue of […]

CWA of Washington January 16 Action Alert – Stand

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong” 1 Cor. 16:13 Dear CWA of Washington Member, New Year’s greetings from CWA of Washington!  We trust you had a Christmas full of joy and wonder at God’s gift of His Son and our Savior, Christ Jesus, and that 2017 is off to a good […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Stellar Sessions

  Sen. Jeff Sessions was stellar in his hearings last week to be the next Attorney General of the United States. The objections to his nomination have now been proven to be motivated by vicious partisan politics. What was most shameful of all was to see his beautiful, diverse family standing behind him at the […]