CWALAC Endorses Rick Scott for Florida U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Governor Rick Scott for U.S. Senate for Florida. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC has worked alongside Rick Scott for many years on crucial issues impacting Florida. As Governor he has […]
Field Update: State Leaders Get out the Vote! (Kansas E-Alert)
Dear friend, As you know, we are at a breaking point in history where the rule of law and civil discourse are being threatened by some politicians and radical activists who insist on getting their way, no matter what. Some are actually inciting that violence to be directed at those with whom they disagree. Will […]
YWA Leaders gear up for midterms!
As Election Day approaches, our Young Women for America leaders are encouraging their friends and family and complete strangers, to vote! Our YWA leader at Lousiana State University, in her Facebook post of “Concerned Women Vote” graphics, said “Yesterday I did one of my most important duties as a United States citizen … I VOTED! […]
Google Blocks Rep. Blackburn’s (R-Tennessee) Digital Ad
Washington, D.C. — This week, Google blocked a digital ad in favor of Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) claiming it violated their standards. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “Google’s recent decision to block Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s digital ad is one more example of google showing viewpoint bias. […]
LTE: Kamala Harris was not a voice for me
Rekha Basu’s recent op-ed about Kamala Harris was an attempt to rewrite history [Kamala Harris’ passion, optimism, warmth may be the antidote to Trump’s snide divisiveness]. I was there for the Kavanaugh hearings, and Sen. Kamala Harris’ behavior, especially her treatment of Iowa’s own Sen. Chuck Grassley, was unbecoming for a senator. Even before Dr. Christine […]
Leg Update: The Final Countdown
In every midterm election since 1876, with three exceptions, the President’s party has lost seats. Voter turnout is always significantly lower in midterm years than in presidential election years. Out of eligible, registered voters: 62.8% voted in 2008, 54.2% voted in 2012, and 58% voted in 2016. Meanwhile, only 40% voted in 2010 and an […]
CWA Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Communities across the Nation
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, eleven people were murdered and six more were wounded in a senseless act of violence against a Jewish community in Pittsburgh. This shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was a blatant act of anti-Semitism. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: […]
Push Cards: Mob Rule or Rule of Law?
PRAY As a Christian organization, we are first and foremost committed to prayer. As November 6 approaches, will you join us in praying for our state and nation? Please join us by setting a time daily to pray for this next election. Will you do that? Set an alarm on your phone, your computer, put […]
Legislative Update: Senate Majority Continues Work to Fill the Courts
Even while the Senate stands in recess through the November election, the Senate Judiciary Committee is at work holding hearings on judicial nominees to ready them for votes when the Senate returns. Just this week two circuit court nominees for the west-coast Ninth Circuit had hearings, adding to last week’s hearing for Allison Jones Rushing […]
CWALAC Endorses Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi
Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi. Sen. Hyde-Smith is running in a special election to retain the seat vacated by Sen Thad Cochran in April 2018 to which she was appointed by Mississippi Gov. Phil […]
CWALAC Endorses Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate for Maryland
Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate of Maryland. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC is pleased to endorse Dr. Tony Campbell to represent the citizens of Maryland in the U.S. Senate. […]
Voter Registration Deadlines!
Find your state’s registration deadline below and click here to register! Alabama 10/22 California 10/22 Colorado 11/6 (election day) Connecticut 10/30 DC 11/6 (election day) Idaho 11/6 (election day) Illinois 11/6 (election day) Iowa 11/6 (election day) Maine 11/6 (election day) Minnesota 11/6 (election Day) Montana 11/6 (election Day) Nebraska 11/6 (election Day) New Hampshire 11/6 (election […]
Legislative Update: Midterm Elections and What’s at Stake
Washington is practically a ghost town with the midterms almost two weeks away. Most staff and members of Congress are on the campaign trail, except for a few members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who held hearings this week on several of President Trump’s judicial nominees. There were only four Republican senators in attendance and […]
Justice Kavanaugh Confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court 50-48. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “This confirmation journey has been unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Thank you, President Trump, for choosing such an outstanding and exemplary nominee. What we saw play […]
Leg Update: Sen. Judiciary Committee votes on Kavanaugh 11-10, What Now?
During the Judiciary Committee business meeting this morning, Sen. Flake (R-Arizona) decided that a FBI investigation would be helpful “to mend the nation”. So before he voted on Kavanaugh in committee, he asked for such an investigation to be conducted. A senator cannot make their vote contingent on anything, so this was mostly symbolic and […]
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh Testify Under Oath Amid Politicized Process
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify under oath. Judge Kavanaugh offered his defense and was questioned immediately following. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing was difficult for everyone. Judge Kavanaugh’s testimony was powerful, sincere and appropriately emotional. As a […]
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee and Coalition Groups Hold Women for Kavanaugh — “I Stand With Brett” Rally
Washington, D.C. – The “Women for Kavanaugh” bus is making its way to D.C.! Concerned Women for America LAC and coalition groups will be holding a rally on Capitol Hill, Thursday, September 27, in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. What: Women for Kavanaugh – ‘I Stand With Brett’ Rally When: Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST […]
Appropriations Outcome Proves Pro-life Progress Won’t Come Without A Fight
Washington, D.C. — U.S. House-Senate conference appropriators wrapped up business on fiscal year 2019 spending bills today, choosing to tack on a short-term continuing resolution for remaining agencies as a rider to the Department of Defense/Labor-HHS-Education appropriations package. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “It is highly […]
Pro-life Progress in Congress Won’t Come Without a Fight
Late last week, the House and Senate wrapped up a conference on a spending bill package for the departments of Labor, HHS, and Education, coupled with the Department of Defense (LHHS/DOD). Conferees also agreed to add a short-term continuing resolution (CR) for remaining federal agencies to get beyond the November election without a government shutdown. […]
Sen. Hirono Should Step Up for Justice
As a woman and as an American, I’m dismayed by the message Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) delivered this week telling “men of this country and the men in this committee” to “just shut up and step up” to the allegation of sexual assault from 36 years ago against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Let’s be clear, these […]