A Democratic Lack of Hearing in the Planned Parenthood Hearings
I recently had the privilege of attending the House Judiciary hearing concerning Planned Parenthood’s abortion procedures and medical ethics. It sounds odd to say “privilege” about anything concerning such a heartbreaking topic, but my analytical mind thrives on the opportunity to hear both sides to a story. It helps me form my opinions and often […]
State Leader Spotlight: Linda Thorson
We recently sat down with CWA of North Dakota Interim State Director Linda Thorson to get to know her better and find out why she chose to work with Concerned Women for America (CWA). What CWA Core Issue is your policy passion? Sexual Exploitation How did you get started with CWA? I am a CWA […]
CWALAC Not Backing Down From This Fight
Washington, DC – America’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, announced in a letter from their CEO Cecile Richards that they would no longer accept reimbursements for donating fetal tissue. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “Planned Parenthood has been in crisis management mode since the […]
CWA of Virginia Launches “Students, Know Your Rights” Project to Inform Students of Their Religious Liberties
We are excited to report that just days into launching a brand new project, “Students: Know Your Rights,” churches, pastors and educators are requesting our bookmarks faster than we can print and get them out the door. The project is simple: Get into the hands of high schoolers a bookmark that outlines their religious liberties. […]
Seven Texas Constitutional Amendments – Understanding Proposition 4 – Charitable Raffles
On November 3,Texans will be going to the polls to vote. This year there are seven proposed amendments to the state constitution. To help you become better informed, each week one of the propositions will be highlighted. This week it’s Proposition 4. Please read and prepare to vote. Staying home on November 3 is not […]
Join Us in Building the Next Generation in Florida Through the Work of Young Women for America
The Problem: Have you ever been discouraged when reading about the liberal mindset being taught in colleges today? Concerned about how this next generation is being indoctrinated against the Biblical world view in an ever increasing manner by professors that openly oppose what we hold near and dear? Felt helpless? The Answer: We at CWA […]
Judge Refuses Big Abortion’s Push to Interfere with Planned Parenthood Congressional Investigation
Big abortion is scared. Planned Parenthood and its cohorts have been exposed by the recent undercover videos by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) showing how the abortion giant is profiting from the sale of the organs of aborted babies.
Protecting Lives That Can Feel Pain
Young Women for America staff is on the road again! On a recent trip to Cedarville University in Ohio, Project Coordinator and Writer, Hannah Wegman, interviewed with the Center for Bioethics regarding the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Our staff is not only going coast-to-coast to start Young Women for America chapters; they are also educating and preparing students to engage with their peers
To Call ‘Good’ ‘Evil’
I was there. … I sat for hours watching Cecile Richards defend Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States. For the first hour, I couldn’t even get into the packed House Committee room. When I did, it was the world of Isaiah 5:20: “Woe to those who call evil good and good […]
CWA of Kansas Religious Freedom Rally, “Obey God Rather Than Men” – A Great Success!
And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, saying, ‘Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man’s blood on us!’ But Peter and the other apostles […]
Praise God! General Assembly Voted to Stop the Selling of Baby Parts in North Carolina
We are proud of the North Carolina General Assembly for voting to squelch the market for aborted baby parts and stop taxpayer funding for organizations that perform abortions in our great state by passing HB 297, End Marketing/Sale Unborn Children Body Parts. On September 24, the North Carolina Senate passed HB 297 41-3, and on […]
Planned Parenthood and Post-Hearing Action
This week, Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards was called before the House Oversight Committee. The question of the day was whether Planned Parenthood deserved federal funding (a decision Congress put off by passing a temporary budget until December when the debate on passing a budget will resume). Miss Richards was the only one questioned with […]
GetYourCare.org: Health Care Women Deserve
Today is the official launch of a new website called GetYourCare.org. Concerned Women for America is proud to sponsor this website because we believe it is important for women to know they have real choices when it comes to health care. Concerned Women for America Communications Coordinator Janae Stracke spoke at the website’s launch press […]
Fighting sexual abuse in Afghanistan
There is a deep and growing malignancy under the supervision of the U.S. military, one that threatens our nation’s moral authority and perhaps our very souls. Our commander in chief must take steps to address it or it will destroy our ability to win the war on terror. Every woman in this country should be […]
Sex Trafficking Victims Branded by a New King
Crowned. When you read the word, what descriptions come to mind? For most, it signifies one who is deemed royal, favored, respected, and dignified. But for women who have been the victim of sex trafficking, being “crowned” has a completely different meaning.
Planned Parenthood Should Be Defunded
Honolulu Star-Advertiser prints State Director’s letter to the editor.
Penny Nance Reacts to Resignation of House Speaker John Boehner
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced he would be resigning at the end of October. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are thankful for the pro-life efforts and legislation that Speaker Boehner was able to influence during his time in […]
Updated 10-8-15 “One Generation Away” Movie Viewings – Defending Religious Liberty in Georgia
You are invited! Attend the viewing of “One Generation Away”, a timely movie that reveals how quickly First Amendment freedoms can disappear if Americans do not remain vigilant to defend them. “One Generation Away” is the winner of five Dove Awards and was awarded Best Documentary in the 2015 Christian Worldview Film Festival. Date: Monday, […]
[LBB] The Pope’s Wasted Opportunity on Life
Just two days after the U.S. Senate voted down the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which merely seeks to protect children in the womb after it has been scientifically proven that they can feel pain (at 20 weeks), Pope Francis had the opportunity to send a decisive message about the injustice being committed in the […]
ACTION NEEDED to Protect Religious Freedom in Pennsylvania
Soon, your Pennsylvania lawmakers will be voting on SB 974 and HB 1510. These bills would make “sexual orientation and gender identity” special rights in state law and cause Pennsylvanians of faith to be punished if they do not comply. If this legislation passes, as seen from precedent in other states, this law would: Force Christian schools and […]