Capitol Hill Brief — Israel
As President-elect Trump prepares to sit in the Oval Office and plans his first 100 Days, America’s friendship with Israel needs to be a top priority. America’s relationship with Israel is vital to our national security, as well as our foreign policy strategy in the Middle East. Israel is among the United States’ closest […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Impartial Judges
In Deuteronomy 1:16-17, God charges judges saying: “Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother or the alien who is with him. You shall not be partial in judgment.” Why do we ignore such great counsel? President Obama said repeatedly he wanted judges who would be partial to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Rally Tomorrow
100 Years of Planned Parenthood is enough! Tomorrow, from 12-2, we will hold our first human rights prayer rally in front of the new Planned Parenthood facility in Washington, D.C. Planned Parenthood is an organization that targets minorities and emphasizes abortion as one of the best ways to help the poor. Today we […]
NDAA Female Draft Provision Removed
Washington, D.C. – As of Tuesday evening, the final conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has dropped the provision forcing women to register for the draft. Instead, there will be a study reviewing the Selective Service. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Concerned Women […]
Price Appointed Secretary of HHS
Washington, D.C. – In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are pleased to hear of the naming of Congressman Tom Price from Georgia as the next Secretary of […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Do You Know Planned Parenthood?
Do you really know Planned Parenthood? Here they are testifying before the Florida legislature: [* 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 on a table as a result of a botched abortion, […]
Capitol Hill Brief — No Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood
Imagine someone wants to make a donation to your charity. [Clip 1*] Hi, uh, I’m interested in making a donation today. And you quickly discover they want to donate in order to hurt minorities. [Clip 2*] When I underwrite abortion, does that apply to minorities, too? Would you take the money? Of course not! […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Give Thanks for an 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 Lincoln […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Thank 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 country […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Grateful for Our 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 […]
The Deafening Silence of the Mainstream Media
The press is of vital importance to Western civilization. It is a powerful tool because of its ability to bring attention to any situation. Thomas Jefferson said, “The only security of all is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed. The agitation it produces […]
President-elect Trump on the Right Track with Sen. Sessions for Attorney General
Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, made the following comments on the news that President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) to serve as the 84th U.S. Attorney General: Sen. Sessions has been a champion for the […]
Moribund Media Stumbles Through Election to Its Final Death
One of the biggest disappointments of this election season has to be the final unraveling of the mainstream media. As the days pass and the smoke clears a bit after the shocking events, it is hard to grapple with the magnitude of their collapse.
Capitol Hill Brief – They Hyde Storm
There’s a storm brewing in D.C. over the Hyde Amendment. This year’s Democratic National platform set a goal to force taxpayers to pay for abortions. They want to do this by repealing the Hyde Amendment, which has been largely uncontroversial, until now. However, the majority of Americans – 68% to be precise – oppose taxpayer […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Kaine Supports Hyde
When even radically liberal Tim Kaine supports a restriction on abortion, you know it’s benign. Here he is, reiterating his support for the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the taxpayer funding of abortion. [Audio Clip] Reporter: One more issue, senator. The Hyde Amendment … [Audio Clip] Sen. Kaine: MmHmm [Audio Clip] Reporter: That bans taxpayer funding […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Hyde Saves Lives
Did you know that many people walking on earth today have the Hyde Amendment to thank? In fact, it is estimated that more than two million babies have been saved because of a simple law that prevents the use of taxpayer funding for abortion. Millions of women in crisis pregnancies instead turn to compassionate pre-natal […]
Capitol Hill Brief – Safe, Legal and Accessible?
So-called “pro-choice” legislators and activists used to say abortion should be “Safe, Legal, and Rare.” Not anymore. The new motto is “Safe, Legal, and Accessible.” Notice the shift? Not rare, rampant abortion is what they want. It’s why they want to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which makes it illegal to directly fund abortion through our […]
For America (Day 75)
Good Lord and Master, May Your name and the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ Be forever praised on Earth As it is in Heaven.
Capitol Hill Brief — Protect Hyde
Abortion is a deeply divisive issue in this country, but most people agree that those who object to it should not be forced to pay for someone else’s abortion. This is the concept behind what is known as the Hyde Amendment, that’s adopted into almost every federal government spending bill annually. First introduced by […]
A Blessing for Our Veterans
Billy Graham once said that, “When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” This is who we celebrate today on Veteran’s Day — the brave men and women of our military, who by their humble service, lift up an entire nation. So if you are a veteran, the […]