CWA of Texas Needs Your Help to Protect Texas Pastors

Senate Bill 2065, authored by Senator Craig Estes (R-District 30), has been dubbed the “Pastor Protection Bill” because of its intent to protect pastors and clergy from being forced to perform any marriage ceremony that goes against their sincerely-held religious beliefs. This bill has already been voted out of the Texas Senate and is currently […]

House Overwhelmingly Approves Iran Review Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the United States House passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill passed by a vote of 400-25. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, responded

Your Action Required On South Dakota Transgender Policy

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.”  — American Patriot, Patrick Henry The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) has adopted a transgender policy that we find highly objectionable. We worked with the legislature to pass a bill that would have voided that policy. […]

CWALAC Celebrates Passage of Historic Vote in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as we mark two years since the conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell for murder, we celebrate the House of Representatives’ historic passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Children Protection Act by a vote of 242-184,Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President, Penny Nance,  made the following remarks

Victory for Life, Much Work Ahead

Wednesday, the House passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Children Protection Act, H.R. 36, by a vote of 242-184.  This legislation is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since the passage of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban.

For America (Day 51)

We extol You, Oh Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, Giver of life and Conqueror of death.

Improvements to the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36)

Born Alive Protections: The Pain-Capable bill requires a second physician to be present at any abortion after 20 weeks, so that the abortionist focuses on the woman and the other doctor can provide rigorous care to preserve the life and health of a baby born alive. It also requires that a baby born alive be […]

How Horrible is the IRS?

A few days ago, a Wall Street Journal report about oral arguments in Z Street v. Koskinen, a case challenging the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) unconstitutional discrimination against a pro-Israel group, had everyone astonished at the level of IRS mishandling.

California Senate Votes on Physician Assisted Suicide

SB 128, a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide, has passed its last policy committee and is just awaiting a vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee once the governor’s revised budget is determined. Following a fiscal hearing in the next days, the bill will move quickly to the Senate floor. Please see action you can take […]

CWA of Illinois supports the 2015 National Day of Prayer.

CWA of Illinois was an active participant in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2015 – a day set aside by Congress for Americans to gather together to seek God’s guidance, protection, and blessing upon our nation. Several CWA Prayer/Action Chapters and members throughout the state took leadership roles in the observances. […]

Passing Tests, Failing Life

Recently, a bold teacher in North Carolina publicly expressed her frustration with the Common Core system and published her Common Core manifesto. After 23 years of teaching, she had had enough of the bureaucracy, so she left her job. My mom, a teacher in public schools for 35 years, shares many of the same feelings. […]

CWALAC Celebrates Upcoming Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C.— On behalf of our 500,000 members nationwide, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) wishes to express our support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36). Penny Nance, CWALAC’s CEO and President, said: “The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since […]

Women Still Not ‘SAFER’ From Sexual Assault, Rape

Rape. As a mother about to send her only daughter off to college, this is one of my biggest fears, and it is something we all hope that our loved ones will never face. The statistics, however, are startling. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, there are approximately 293,066

Reflections on the National Day of Prayer

On May 7, 2015, thousands of “official” events occurred around our great nation, and I am sure many “unofficial” events took place as well. I had the privilege to attend one of each. This year’s theme was Lord, hear our cry. I Kings 8:28 “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying […]

The Evolution of Ma’am

What do you call a man in a dress? “Freshman,” if you’re going to the all-women’s Smith College this fall. The college is changing its policy on transgendered women. (For the uninitiated, that’s men in skirts — never, ever to be confused with men in kilts. *cough, cough!*)

Iowa Trafficking and Abuse Preventing Conference – May 8 & 9

You’ll learn to identify the signs and focus on the solutions as speakers discuss human trafficking, pornography, internet safety, drug cartels, child abduction and more. You’ll hear inspiring stories and how the church, family, and community can help. The speakers at this year’s conference are incredible in their fields. Dr. Judith Reisman quit her wonderful […]

Religious Persecution in the Middle East Capitol Hill Panel

Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Erick Stakelbeck from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo. Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Dr. Walid Phares from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo.   Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Penny Nance from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo.   Religious Persecution in the […]