For America (Day 93) – A Prayer for Israel
Father in heaven, We never forget You are the Great “I Am,” The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The Alpha and Omega, First and Last. Remember Your people, Oh God! Remember Your promises and Your covenants. Forgive us for ignoring Your Word And rejecting Your gifts. Turn our hearts towards You, once again, And deliver us […]
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 […]
Time for Boy Scout Nostalgia to Die (Along with the Organization)
I was a Boy Scout. This was an organization that helped me be more confident in my manhood by focusing on the values that make men honorable and productive citizens. One of the main features of the program was that the sort of tension and role-play pressures that come along with trying to impress girls […]
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 […]
For America (Day 92) – A prayer for our leaders
To You, Oh Lord, we lift our voice In prayer and supplication (with thanksgiving) Knowing that the very air we breathe Comes from Your command. In You alone we trust. We lean not on our own understanding. Indeed, may we be counted fools Before we ignore Your loving counsel. We pray for our leaders, Oh […]
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 […]
White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative
President Donald Trump has taken several steps to protect religious freedom within the Executive Branch during his time in office. On the National Day of Prayer, in his second year in office, he once again showed his commitment to people of faith by signing an executive order establishing the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. […]
Mike Pompeo Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, D.C. — This afternoon the Senate voted 57-42 to confirm Mike Pompeo as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Today, 42 Senate Democrats put party over country by voting against Mike Pompeo’s confirmation. It is […]
On Little Alfie
For three days now, I’ve sat down to write this column. Words are hard to find when faced with an injustice so egregious. But this knot on my throat just will not go away, so I must plow through and join the chorus rallying to his defense. Little Alfie Evans deserves that each and every […]
Big Win for the Rule of Law and Justice: Duncan Confirmed
It’s a win for you as a supporter of Concerned Women for America (CWA), too. I’ve asked you to pray and take action on the nomination of Kyle Duncan for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and you answered the call. Now, Duncan is The Honorable Judge Duncan after being confirmed […]
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, […]
The Explosive Nature of Abiding
Sometimes we misinterpret Jesus’ familiar call for us to abide in Him found in the 15th chapter of the Gospel according to John. Abiding seems like a tranquil, passive, resting sort of call. And it is, in some respects. Jesus repeatedly calls us to this rest, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and […]
The Anti-Christian Religious Test Continues
You can add another chapter to the left’s escalation of anti-Christian bigotry. Right on the heels of bigoted attacks against Russell Vought and Amy Barrett, the left is once again imposing its unconstitutional religious litmus test against judicial nominee Wendy Vitter, who has been nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of […]
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 […]
President Trump signs anti-sex-trafficking bill
Washington, D.C. — This morning, President Trump signed H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), into law. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “The President is standing up to Silicon Valley and standing with victims of abuse. FOSTA is the biggest anti-sex […]