Charlie Gard: Why his struggle may soon be ours
Charlie Gard is an innocent 11-month-old who was born with a rare genetic disease that is costly to treat. Because of that, he will now be allowed to die. Although he lives in the U.K., Charlie’s case is not irrelevant to Americans. While frustrating and difficult, this is the reality of big government and socialized […]
We are Charlie
This morning, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., leaders of the pro-life community gathered to offer their prayers and support for Chris, Connie, and Charlie Gard of England. Across the world, people are reacting in shock and horror at a recent ruling that grants London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital the power to choose […]
Planned Parenthood Doesn’t Need Our Money
Planned Parenthood’s annual budget is a massive $1.5 billion. You provide, through your tax dollars, 41% of that. Is this necessary? The numbers are clear, and the answer is a resounding, “No.” To understand the financial situation of Planned Parenthood, it is helpful to examine its past two annual reports. These reports offer insight on […]
CWA and Other Pro-life Leaders Pray for Charlie Gard, Urge British Government to Reverse its Decision
Washington, D.C. – Today Concerned Women for America will gather with other pro-life leaders to pray for Charlie Gard and to urge the British Government to hear his parents’ plea to care for their son as they wish. Charlie, an 11-month-old infant, has mitochondrial depletion syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Charlie’s parents raised the money […]
The Radical Normality of the Pro-Life View
The world is shocked by the European Court of Human Rights decision to remove 10-month-old Charlie Gard from life support against the wishes of his parents. After his doctors said there was nothing more they could do for him, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, Charlie’s parents, raised 1.6 million dollars to move Charlie from London […]
Time to Stop Punishing the Free Exercise of Religion
Trinity Lutheran v. Comer Today at the U.S. Supreme Court, as was the case during oral arguments, no one showed up to support the state of Missouri in the Trinity Lutheran v. Comer religious liberty case. Concerned Women for America (CWA) was at the courthouse steps early, anticipating a big victory for religious freedom. And […]
SCOTUS Issues Decisive Win for Religious Liberty
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court just issued their opinion on Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, the most important religious liberty case of the term. In a 7 to 2 decision, the Court declared unconstitutional the state of Missouri’s discrimination of a learning center because of their religious beliefs. Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America […]
SCOTUS Issues Decisive Win for Religious Liberty
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court just issued their opinion on Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, the most important religious liberty case of the term. In a 7 to 2 decision, the Court declared unconstitutional the state of Missouri’s discrimination of a learning center because of their religious beliefs. Penny Nance, CEO & President of […]
African-American Community Advocates Plan Human Rights Rally To Drench Planned Parenthood in Prayer
Black Christians to pray for the unborn & for Planned Parenthood staff Birmingham, AL – This Saturday, June 24, local community leaders will gather to pray against abortions performed at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. Planned Parenthood celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016, prompting African American leaders to unite under the banner “100 […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Religion and Abortion
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 […]
What a Trip to the Grocery Store Taught Me About Israel
I have been in Israel for less than a week and I have already learned so much! In the Holy Land, God and history permeate the atmosphere wherever you go. It’s Ramadan, the Muslim month-long religious observance, and tensions are noticeably high. At the Shabbat (Sabbath) meal my friend Anna and I were invited to, the […]
Don’t Let Them Win
In late May, the world was once again struck by the evils of radical Islamic terror. Seven innocent lives were lost and countless more injured in a type of attack that is becoming all too common. In an increasingly dark and violent world, it can be difficult to find God. Where was He when three […]
Victory for CSU Students for Life Group
Students for Life won a decided victory this past week when it reached a settlement with Colorado State University (CSU) in its fight for equal standing with other school organizations. In January Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of the Students for Life chapter at CSU after the […]
Bernie’s Oppressive America
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ socialism enjoyed surprising popularity in the last presidential election. This is disturbing to any student of history, given the overwhelming evidence of oppression that follows the implementation of that treacherous philosophy anywhere in the world. That explains, in part, his popularity with young people, who are unfortunately and increasingly unaware of the […]
CWA Statement on President Trump’s Newest Judicial Nominees
Today, the White House announced a new list of federal judicial nominations. Below is a statement from Concerned Women for America: “President Trump continues to fulfill his promise to the American people by appointing supremely qualified, constitutionalist judges for judicial nominations. We are thrilled to see that Justice Gorsuch was just the beginning. The president’s […]
Senate Reaffirms Support for Israel and Move of Embassy to Jerusalem
Washington, D.C. – Monday evening, the Senate voted 90-0 to pass Senate Resolution 176 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War as well as the reunification of Jerusalem. In this resolution, the Senate also reaffirmed the importance of the American-Israeli relationship. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: […]
CWA Disappointed in POTUS Delay in Moving Israeli Embassy
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed a six-month waiver instead of honoring the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 which required the U.S. Embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: “CWA’s members are very disappointed that the president chose to sign […]
Statement of Penny Nance Regarding Planned Parenthood’s 2016 Annual Report
Yesterday, Planned Parenthood released their 2015-2016 annual report — six months later than usual. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement in response: “In the midst of a desperate fight to prove their relevance and fitness for federal funding, Planned Parenthood quietly released their latest annual report to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — No Constitutional Violation
The government in the Trinity Lutheran religious liberty Supreme Court case tried to have it both ways. They assured the Court there was no establishment clause violation with their program, but then argued they excluded the school in this case to avoid an apparently non-existent violation. Here’s Chief Justice Roberts and the attorney for […]
If I Were Kathy’s Friend
If I were Kathy Griffin’s friend, I’d want to be by her side now. It must be tough. Most people by now have seen the horrible picture and video. It was bad. Really, bad. She has apologized. But it won’t be easy. I hope she has some good friends by her side at this moment. […]