Justice Department Investigates Planned Parenthood Over Sale of Fetal Tissue
Washington, D.C. — Last night it was announced that the Department of Justice has launched an official investigation of Planned Parenthood’s practices and sale of fetal tissue. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “It’s about time! Since 1916, when Margaret Sanger opened the first ‘birth control clinic,’ […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Bad Company
According to medical experts, a baby’s pain system at 20-weeks’ gestation is fully developed; the baby’s higher-level, pain-modifying systems have barely begun to develop, leaving them to feel excruciating pain. That is big reason why the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is so desperately needed. What we have in our country is nothing short of a humanitarian crisis. […]
President Trump Declares Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Announces Embassy Move
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump made a statement officially recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel. He ordered the State Department to begin the process of moving the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today, […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Pain-Capable
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act exposes the left for their radicalism on abortion. The legislation only deals with the unborn child at 20 weeks — that’s five months! I told you yesterday that at five months, a baby has fingernails, her own unique fingerprints, eyebrows, and eyelashes. But did you know that there […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Boy, Girl, or Statistic?
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since the passage of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. This legislation not only protects babies who are five months in the womb and can feel excruciating pain, but also protects women who are at an increasingly greater risk […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Love Saves Lives
“Love Saves Lives.” That is the theme of the 2018 March for Life, coming up on January 19. I hope you are already making plans to attend. Concerned Women for America is always front and center at the March, standing up for the unborn and their mothers. But this public display of our support […]
President Trump to Declare Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is expected to make a speech next week recognizing Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “I happily anticipate President Trump’s upcoming statement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital city of the Jewish state of Israel. Six months […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Regret
The scars of abortion were clearly felt at our recent North Dakota 100 No More Rally where we heard the testimony of one post-abortive woman named Ruth: [Audio Clip] Ruth Ruch: “I desperately wanted to undo what I had done. But I couldn’t. I couldn’t get my child back, no matter how many tears […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Ruth
Ruth, from the Rachel’s Vineyards ministry, gave the testimony of her terrifying abortion experience at our recent North Dakota 100 No More Rally: [Audio Clip] Ruth Ruch: “I had an abortion here in Fargo when I was 21 years old. From the moment I walked into the so-called ‘clinic,’ I knew it was not […]
Join us at the Supreme Court to rally for Religious Liberty!
Friends, I would like to invite you to join Concerned Women for America and other pro-religious freedom organizations at the Supreme Court for a religious freedom rally in support of Jack Phillips. Our friends at The Radiance Foundation are sponsoring this event, and people are flying in from across the United States to show their […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Alveda King
One of the highlights of our 100 No More Rallies is to hear the testimony and beautiful heart of Dr. Alveda King, the niece of the beloved civil rights Leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Alveda is a post-abortive, pro-life champion who reminds us God has a plan for each of us. Listen […]
Sexual Assault: A Free Pass for Congress?
Another one bites the dust – this time, “Today Show” host Matt Lauer, whose firing for “inappropriate sexual behavior” in the workplace was announced Wednesday morning. This comes only a week after rival morning show host Charlie Rose of CBS was fired for the same thing. News reports indicate this is merely the beginning for women who […]
Penny Nance Calls on Congress to Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Washington, D.C. – Over the past two weeks, the truth of sexual misconduct among certain members of Congress has been brought to light. Today, Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, called on Congress to release the names of congressional members who have used taxpayer dollars to silence these allegations. “This information, […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Planned Parenthood’s Dark History
CWA of North Dakota held its 100 No More Rally recently, exposing the abuses of Planned Parenthood on its 100th anniversary. CWA of North Dakota State Director Linda Thorson gathered with more than 300 supporters and presented the troubling facts about Planned Parenthood’s dark eugenics history: [Audio Clip] Linda Thorson: “What we need to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — 100 No More Rallies
Concerned Women for America’s 100 No More Rallies on the 100th anniversary of Planned Parenthood — exposing their eugenics roots — continue their successful run around the country. The latest one in North Dakota made front-page news with over 300 people standing together for the unborn. Here’s CWA’s North Dakota State Director Linda Thorson: […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Living Up to the Calling
In his 1815 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President James Madison wrote: “No people ought to feel greater obligations to celebrate the goodness of the Great Disposer of Events of the destiny of Nations than the people of the United States. … And to the same Divine Author of Every Good and Perfect Gift we are […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Give Thanks for Our Awesome God
Did you know we are the only country in the world that celebrates Thanksgiving? Though celebrated since the pilgrims, Thanksgiving wasn’t made an official holiday until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln instituted it as a way to heal the wounds of the nation after civil war. Many believed these wounds could never be healed, but […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Praise God for America
I love Thanksgiving! It makes me so happy to reflect on what I have instead of what I don’t — God’s goodness instead of the world’s sin. I am so thankful for my faith, my family, the members of Concerned Women for America, the many conservative women who came before us, and the amazing […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Grateful for America’s Foundations
Did you know that the same week Congress approved the First Amendment they requested President Washington to declare the First National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God? “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly […]
Capitol Hill Brief — God Reigns
It’s Thanksgiving week and my heart feels up with joy and song as I remember just one thing … God is still king! That means there’s hope. In the middle of the many difficulties we face personally, as a country, — even in the whole world — we can rest on His unwavering love. […]