No to Religious Freedom and Yes to Gambling? Really?
Religious Freedom Update On Thursday, February 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 129, the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act”. SB 129 is a straight forward bill that should easily have passed out of committee. However, three Republicans, led by Sen. Bill Cowsert, locked arms with two Democrats and voted to table the bill. Sen. […]
Pray and Make Your Voice Heard On Same Sex “Marriage” In Texas
#1 Activist Judge Attempts to Declare Texas’ Marriage Law Unconstitutional Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced yesterday that his office has intervened in a Travis County probate case following a judge’s declaration that Texas’ marriage law is unconstitutional. The State has sought a stay by the Texas Supreme Court and has also asked the court […]
CWA of North Dakota Enjoys Productive Meeting With Rep. Kevin Cramer
CWA of North Dakota steering committee and members sat down with Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-At-large District) in Cavalier yesterday. They voiced their request that Rep. Cramer work to bring the Pain Capable Act to the House floor again. He told them he would do his best to try to get the bill back up for […]
CWA of Kansas Encourages the House Standing Committee on Education to Support the Dismantling of Common Core State Standard in Kansas
To the House Standing Committee on Education In Support of HB 2292 February 20, 2015 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, My name is Barbara Saldivar. I am the State Director of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Kansas. CWA is the largest public policy women’s organization in the nation. Thank you for letting […]
[LBB] Fire Chief Fights for Freedom, Sues City
I recently wrote to you about former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, who was fired for his Christian faith by Mayor Kasim Reed through a shameful act of discrimination. At a press conference on Wednesday, February 18, Chief Cochran announced that he is suing the City of Atlanta over his unjust termination.
Fire Chief Fights for Freedom, Sues City
Reverse Common Core State Standards in Kansas
“The philosophy of the classroom will be the philosophy of government tomorrow.” -Abraham Lincoln Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is an experiment destined for failure, loss of local control, loss of parental rights, lowering of standards, loss of privacy, high costs, unconstitutional, an affront to states’ rights as outlined in the Tenth Amendment and more. […]
Rally Date Change and Opportunity to Sign Petition Against Charlotte’s No Gender Bathrooms
As you know from our last e-alert the Charlotte City Council Members will have a new ordinance added to their upcoming meeting’s agenda. The regulation, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), is a dangerous ordinance under the guise of “civil rights”. It would mandate that any business who works for the city of Charlotte must […]
The Wichita Eagle Print’s State Director Barbara Saldivar’s Letter to the Editor – Outlaw D&E
Outlaw D&E
Second Annual Respect Life Day at the State Capitol
CWA of Maine Encourages you to attend the Second Annual Respect Life Day at the State Capitol: February 26, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hall of Flags (2nd Floor), State House, Augusta, Maine Concerned Women for America of Maine’s (CWA of Maine) good friend, Dennis Keller of State Farm Insurance in Augusta is sponsoring […]
Kari Zeier Quoted in Billings Gazette About HB 377
Anti-Common Core Bill Divides Parents, Educators in Hearing.
Former Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization Is Harming America
In an exclusive interview, Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) CEO and President, talks with Bill Bennett, former drug czar, and co-author Robert A. White, Esq. They discuss Bennett and White’s latest book, Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana is Harming America.
State Co-Director Kari Zeier Testifies Before the Education Committee in Opposition to Common Core By Supporting HB 377 (video)
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State Co-Director Kari Zeier Testifies Before the Education Committee in Opposition to Common Core By Supporting HB 377 (text)
Education Committee Support HB 377 February 18, 2015 Madam Chairwoman, members of the committee: My name is Kari Zeier, and I am the State Co-Director for Concerned Women for America of Montana. The reason we have Common Core in Montana is because the Montana Board of Public Education (BPE) adopted the standards on November 4, […]
It Is Not In The Best Interest Of South Dakota To Have Liquor Available 24/7
HB1123 is an act to authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, served, and consumed in certain on-sale licensees during an extended period of time. This is a Deadwood bill. Currently, statewide it is illegal to sell and serve alcoholic beverages between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. HB1123 would wipe out that restriction […]
Update and Action Needed on Kansas Pro-life Bill
SB 95, Kansas Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act has passed favorably out of committee. It is now awaiting debate in the Senate. The Senate is expected to vote on it sometime next week. Click here to read the bill, view its history and status. A special thank you to all who prayed and acted […]
Repeal Common Core in Montana
House Bill 377 will be heard in the House Education Committee tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, at 3:00 p.m. HB 377 would repeal the Common Core Standards in Montana. This bill deals with the Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) testing, public officials being members of private organizations who could exert control over public schools through standards […]
CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update from Pierre – Take Action This Morning!
Must Repeal Athletic Student Transgender Policy HB1195 is a good bill to repeal the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA). The SDHSAA has adopted a policy to allow “transgender” students to play on the team opposite their assigned sex at birth. HB1195 would repeal that policy. HB1195 places, in policy, […]
El Paso CWA Chapter Studies HB 562, a Bill to Protect Texas Marriage Contracts From Foreign Laws
CWA of El Paso’s monthly public policy briefing, led by El Paso Area Director Rose Cabrera, was an excellent time of learning about a concerning bill currently in the Texas legislature, HB 562, “Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a […]
Common Core Citizen Activist Event – CWA of Georgia Recommends
Common Core in Georgia: Answers and Action Plans CWA of Georgia recommends this FREE event! Discover Common Core’s impact on Georgia’s children, teachers, classrooms and taxpayers. Connect with people in your community to work together to restore quality education and local control to Georgia’s public schools. When: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – […]