Congress Approved Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House approved the Senate-passed conference report of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill that overhauls the tax system. The bill will now head to President Trump’s desk for signature. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Our tax system is unnecessarily complex and […]
CWA Joins Chris Gard and Connie Yates to ‘Pray for Justice’
This past summer, the short but impactful life of one little boy in the United Kingdom (UK), Charlie Gard, captured the attention of the world. Charlie was born with a rare mitochondrial disease, and just shy of his first birthday, he was removed from life support against his parents’ wishes. It was a lengthy legal […]
Capitol Hill Brief — The Christmas Scene
There’s a poem by G.K. Chesterton which captures well the scene of that first Christmas: There fared a mother driven forth Out of an inn to roam; In the place where she was homeless All men are at home. The crazy stable close at hand, With shaking timber and shifting sand, Grew a stronger […]
If You Just Believe
During the holiday season, there seem to be signs that say “Believe” at every turn. This became popular after the 2004 Christmas movie Polar Express and the theme song “Believe” by Josh Groban. Since then, even Macy’s department store uses “Believe” as part of their theme and advertisements. But, this saying goes back much further […]
Anita Hill is not Hollywood’s answer. Her ‘they all do it’ defense of Clinton doesn’t fly.
Aspiring actresses and Hollywood career women may have cheered when they heard Show Biz execs tapped Anita Hill to lead a sexual harassment commission examining issues of sexual misconduct and inequality in the entertainment industry. As a former victim of an actual physical attack and attempted rape over 20 years ago, all I can say is, “I […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Most Wonderful Time
What joy is the Christmas season! The colors, the lights, the snow. It’s a time to gather with family and friends. But above all, it is a time to remember our Savior’s birth. One of my favorite things to help me remember are our old hymns, full of Scripture and beauty. “Hark the herald […]
His Standard of Righteousness
Lately, we have seen so many situations involving people stepping down from their positions because of inappropriate behavior. It’s all very disturbing, and yet it’s also no surprise that sin and perversion is so rampant in our society. Now it’s just more evident than ever and out in the open for all to see. The […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Still Busy
Friends, as we celebrate the Christmas season, I want to thank you for your support of Concerned Women for America. You make it possible for us to shine the light of Christmas on our nation’s public policy. Right now, CWA’s legal team is hard at work writing our brief on a very important pro-life, […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Christmas Week
As we look forward to celebrating Christmas this week, we also look back at the many blessings God has granted our nation. It was a cold, snowy Christmas Eve that George Washington’s miraculous crossing of the Delaware River changed the course of history. One colonel recalled how a “providential fog” saved him and his […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Disparate Foundings
The founding of Planned Parenthood vs. Community Health Centers couldn’t be more different. Planned Parenthood was founded under the philosophy that the only way to help the poor was to stop them from reproducing. It’s this offensive attitude that lead to Planned Parenthood becoming the largest abortion provider in America. By contrast, Community Health […]
Israel and the Embassy Move: the Administration Heard Your Voice
December 6, 2017 was an historic day – President Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, 22 years after the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 was affirmed by the Senate. The Jerusalem Embassy Act urged the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and respond by moving our embassy from […]
Better than the Twelve Days of Christmas
The United States Senate has now confirmed the 12th circuit court judge under President Donald J. Trump. Just yesterday, they confirmed the nomination of James Ho to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He joins 11 others who were confirmed for the appellate level: Stephanos Bibas to the Third, Don Willett to the Fifth, John […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Abortion and Religion
I have some hard news. Thirty-seven percent of women obtaining abortions identified as evangelical or Catholic. Though self-identification may be a poor form of measuring religious engagements, these findings show that women getting an abortion are willing to be thought of as religious, but are still willing to get an abortion. This is a […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Women Won’t Lose
What does Planned Parenthood actually do? Mammograms? Nope. What about prenatal care? Actually, only 8% of their clinics do that. They boast about GYN exams and STD testing, but those are available through the more than 11,000 community health centers in America. In fact Planned Parenthood only does about 1% of the nation’s pap […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Struggling for Life
Listen carefully to what this Planned Parenthood official says they do with an unborn child that is born as a result of a botched abortion: [Audio Clip] Florida State Rep. Jim Boyd: It’s just really hard for me to even ask you this question, because I’m almost in disbelief. If a baby is born […]
Judicial Excellence Shines Under Trump, McConnell
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate, under the leadership of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), has confirmed the 10th judicial nominee to a circuit court: Leonard Steven Grasz to the Eight Circuit. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “I want to commend President Donald J. Trump […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Every Heart Beating
I remember hearing the heartbeat of my own children for the first time. [Heartbeat audio] Did you know that we can detect a child’s heartbeat beginning at 21 days? And can be heard by monitor at 8-10 weeks! At 7-12 weeks old, an unborn baby has brain waves and developing features like a nose, […]
Passing Tax Reforms Will Benefit America’s Working Families
As an organization with a long history of advocating for working families, we are pleased to see that Congress is on the verge of passing comprehensive tax reform legislation. Reform is long overdue and will benefit all Americans. With Senate and House leadership negotiating what will ultimately be included in a final tax reform package, we […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Broad Support
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act should not be a left or right issue. Even many pro-choice people support a 20-week ban on abortion. Recent polls by Quinnipiac, National Journal, Huffington Post, NBC News/Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post/ABC News all revealed: A majority of Americans support limiting abortion after 20-weeks’ gestation. Sixty percent of women think abortion after that […]
Justice for Jack Recap
Today was an exciting day at the Justice for Jack Rally while the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. It was a peaceful but lively morning with a large crowd there to show support for Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop, and religious freedom. Almost every member of the CWA staff […]