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 […]
I Would Rather Be Caught by ISIS Than Stand with Kim Davis
Don’t panic; or maybe you should. The title of this article is based on the consensus I got from an overwhelming number of Christians. From fellow believers, the response to Kim Davis was surprisingly 50/50. Either she was a hero of the faith, courageous, and may we dare to think we ourselves
Senate Votes Down Pain-Capable Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553 54 to 42. This legislation would have protected babies from abortions after five months when babies can feel pain. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am disappointed in the intellectual dishonesty […]
South Texas Area Director Beverly Roberts Welcomes State Legislators to a Recent Area-wide Concerned Women or America of Texas Meeting
“We had a great meeting with two of our elected officials from Harris and Fort Bend Counties, State Senator Paul Bettencourt and State Representative Rick Miller.” Said Beverly Roberts, CWA of South Texas Area Director. “They recapped the recent Legislative Session and assured us they will continue to work hard to bring our concerns to […]
Texans Will Be Voting November 3 on Seven State Constitutional Amendments
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. Please read and prepare to vote. Staying home on November 3 is not an option for concerned […]
First Time Senate Will Vote on Pain Capable Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553. The United States is one of just seven countries that allow abortions past 20 weeks. The other six nations include: Canada, China, the Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Concerned Women for […]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act will be voted on Tuesday, September 22: Calls and tweets needed!
The United States Senate is scheduled to vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The United States House of Representatives has already passed this bill with both Republican and Democrat support. Now it is up to our senators to ensure babies that feel pain at 20 weeks are protected. […]
State Director Presents Statement of Support for Three Pro-Life Bills Currently in the Senate Committee on Health
Dear Chairwoman Vukmir and Members of the Senate Committee on Health, As the state director of the Wisconsin state affiliate of Concerned Women for America, I would like to express our unequivocal support for the important life-affirming bills before you today. Concerned mothers and grandmothers across our state stand in 100% support of Assembly Bill […]
The Casey Contradiction
Following in his late father’s footsteps, Sen. Robert (Bob) Casey (D-Pennsylvania) was sworn into office under the promise of protecting the sanctity of life — one of the few from the Democratic Party saying he was willing to defend the rights of the unborn. However, thus far he has failed to uphold the convictions of
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act will be voted on next week! Call your Senators TODAY!
Friends, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S. 1553, is up for a vote early next week. If passed, this important piece of legislation would protect the most vulnerable human beings at 20 weeks, a point in development when they are able to feel the excruciating pain of late-term abortion. Please call your Hawaii senators […]
GOP Candidates Emphasize High Stakes in Supreme Court Nominations for Next President
Many of you are aware that the next president is likely to appoint as many as three justices to the United States Supreme Court. Four of the current justices are over 70 years old: Justice Stephen Breyer is 77, Justices Antonin Scalia and Anthony Kennedy are both 79, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 82.
Planned Parenthood’s Barbaric Practices Front and Center in CNN Primetime Debate
On the heels of the 10th Planned Parenthood undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress exposing the fact that the organization is profiting from the sale of aborted baby body parts, the CNN prime time debate rightfully focused on the more than 500 million taxpayer dollars that go to the largest abortion provider in […]
More Substance, Less Showboating in Early CNN Debate
Yes, it took a little bit of time to get started with the first four questions dealing with Donald Trump, but the tone had already been set by Sen. Rick Santorum who started his introductory remarks with, “Hi, I’m Rick Santorum. Some of you may know me because I led the fight to end partial-birth […]
‘I Will Have War’
My favorite scene from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies places Bard the Bowman, who killed Smaug the dragon, standing before Thorin Oakenshield with a simple offer: “Will you have peace or war?” Thorin appears undecided at first, but finally responds, “I will have war.”