Trump is a Born Dealmaker — Let Him Do His Thing
President Trump is a businessman and a deal-maker — we knew that when we elected him. His administration operates differently from any other previous presidential administration, including in diplomacy, where deals are truly an “art form.” So, it is not surprising President Trump threw protocol out the window when he met last week with Chairman […]
Conservative Women Celebrate Freedom as the U.S. Supreme Court Decides Masterpiece Cakeshop
Washington, D.C. – Minutes ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion (7-2) in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization had this to say: “The Court is right in recognizing that it ‘is the […]
CWA Field: Equipping the Next Generation
Penny Nance joined CWA of South Carolina, State Director Tonya Shellnutt in Greenville, South Carolina, this week to equip the next generation. With over 40 women in attendance, ranging from college students to moms and grandmas, it was a wonderful and multi-generational collection of female leaders. The event focused on how each of us, no […]
Pompeo: Religious freedom is a Universal Human Right
This week, newly appointed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made international religious freedom “a front burner” issue for the U.S. Department of State, declaring it a “universal human right” for which the United States will fight around the world. These statements came in conjunction with the unveiling of the State Department’s 2017 International Religious Freedom […]
Title X Comment Period: Now Open!
You may remember last week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed rule governing the Title X program that has the potential to make an impact on the fight against Planned Parenthood’s government funding. Today is the first day of the 60-day comment period, and now we have a unique […]
Act Now! Title X Comment Period Now Open!
Just last week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed rule governing the Title X program that has the potential to make an impact on the fight against Planned Parenthood’s government funding. The Title X program is a voluntary grant program that was created to educate and provide family planning […]
CWA’s Senior Director of Government Relations Talks Title X
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed a proposal to update Title X grant requirements. These regulations would reinstate regulations similar to the “Reagan rules” which were upheld by the Supreme Court in 1991 in Rust v. Sullivan. These new regulations require physical and financial separation between Title X recipients and […]
Legislative Update – Title X
On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed new Title X grant requirements similar to rules established during the Reagan era and upheld by the Supreme Court. This new rule requires physical and financial separation between Title X recipients and abortion providers in order to draw a clear line against federal tax […]
Here is why the U.S. Embassy Move is so important to American Christians
On May 14, 1948, just after the provisional government of Israel proclaimed the new state of Israel, President Truman said: “This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority […]
Concerned Women for America LAC Applauds New HHS Title X Rule
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will file a proposal to update Title X grant requirements. These regulations would reinstate regulations similar to the “Reagan rules” which were upheld by the Supreme Court in 1991 in Rust v. Sullivan. These new regulations require physical and financial separation between Title X recipients […]
U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem
Washington D.C. — Today marks the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today is an historic moment — not just in Israeli history or American history, but in the history of the world. Today, the U.S. Embassy in Israel is […]
CWA Supports Gina Haspel CIA Nomination
From Capitol Hill –The confirmation of Gina Haspel to be Director of the CIA headlined the news as the Senate Intelligence Committee held hearings on her nomination. Haspel, a career intelligence officer and current CIA Deputy Director is a strong, intelligent woman of integrity with unparalleled qualifications to serve as our nation’s next CIA director. […]
CWA Supports Historic Events Strengthening U.S.-Israeli Relations
Last week, Concerned Women for America joined in celebrating Israel’s friendship with the Christian community at the sixteenth annual Christian Solidarity Event at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The celebration coincides with three major events surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations that were the main topics of discussion: Israel’s celebration of 70 years of the State of […]
Gina Haspel Begins Confirmation Hearings for CIA Director
Washington, D.C. — This morning, President Trump’s nominee for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, Gina Haspel, began her confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in support of Haspel: “Gina Haspel is a strong, intelligent woman of […]
Concerned Women for America Supports Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C. — Today President Trump took a bold step in terminating United States participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Concerned Women for America praises the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear […]
CWA in California
CWA at University of California, Berkeley CWA’s Communications Coordinator, Annabelle Rutledge, and CWA’s National Field Director, Janae Stracke, were able to set up a meeting with the Vice President of the College Republicans on Berkeley’s campus in Oakland. Anti-Semitism has been on the rise on college campuses, and we had hoped to be a resource […]
Stormy Daniels And Her $130,000 Donation To Planned Parenthood
Lest her calm, cool, and collected 60 Minutes interview give the wrong impression, it’s important for us to remember that Stormy Daniels is in no position to establish herself as a role model for women and young girls. Having received some backlash for accepting what has been characterized as hush money, Daniels is now trying […]
“What are we doing about Planned Parenthood now?”
One of the most common questions I get from grassroots advocates, supporters or even other D.C. folk is, “What are we doing now about Planned Parenthood?” Although we have proven we can get Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid reimbursement funding redirected to better healthcare providers through a House vote, the Senate makeup is not changing right now, […]
True Feminism: The Third Choice
Reading articles or listening to debates about abortion, I’m always left wondering, “Why isn’t adoption front and center in the national conversation?” Adding adoption as The Third Choice to the stunted “two-choice solution” — abortion or “keeping my baby” — holds promise for many thousands of women and couples. Together, unexpectedly pregnant and childless women […]
Mike Pompeo Begins Confirmation Hearings for U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, D.C. — This morning, Mike Pompeo’s confirmation hearings begin for U.S. Secretary of State. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “We are thrilled with President’s Trump choice of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. As an Army veteran and President Trump’s pick for Director of the CIA, Mike […]