American Hostages Released – Our Work is Not Done

Washington, D.C. – Today, Iranian media announced they will release four U.S. citizens in a prisoner swap. The prisoners include Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist; Amir Hekmat, a former U.S. Marine; Pastor Saeed Abedni, and a fourth unnamed American. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “It is always a great day […]

A Fashion-Speak Abortion

My metro routine, like most anyone, consists of walking down an escalator and waiting for a train.  My particular waiting spot boasts a billboard advertisement that always brings a bit of brightness to my day.  The ads stay up for several weeks at a time, so it’s always exciting when they change them.  The most […]

Obama’s State of the Union: Little Has Changed

Obama has given his very last State of the Union address in his last year as president.  Despite a few moments of bipartisan approval, it revealed the same kind of biased rhetoric, emphatic tone, and distorted policies that we have come to expect of the president. Regarding the economy, Obama claimed recovery and ignored that […]

DNC Chair Thinks Millennial Women ‘Complacent’ About Abortion

In a recent interview with Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, the interviewer asked if she noticed a generational divide between young women and women her age regarding their excitement over Hillary Clinton. The Congresswoman responded, “Here’s what I see: a complacency among the generation of young women whose entire lives

The Battle May Have Been Lost, but the War is Not Over

The House and Senate have passed H.R.3762, which would federally defund Planned Parenthood for one year. The House passed the edited Senate version of the bill on Wednesday by a vote of 240 to 181. There were three Republicans who voted against the measure: Reps. Bob Dold (R-Illinois), Richard Hanna (R-New York) and John Katko

On Life: Where Do the Candidates Stand?

On the sanctity of life, one of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s seven core issues, the question is huge, “Where do the candidates stand on our issue?” The answer will predict policy for the next four years, should any of them get elected. So we’ve put together a short chart constructed from the […]

ISIS’s Slaughter of Innocent Children

ISIS is evil incarnate, an organization whose abuses are multiplying by the day. Many now know of the reports of ISIS selling young women as slaves, the mass annihilation of children,

Reimagining Christmas

When I was a little girl, I looked forward each year to my own rendition of the nativity.  I would insist on wearing a blanket over my head to act out being Mary, performing the entire story all over the basement or living room with whatever siblings or friends I could pull in for participation. […]

Penny Nance Urges House Speaker Ryan to Return to Conservative Spending Principles

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress has voted to pass a trillion dollar funding deal, also referred to as the “Omnibus.” Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Congress is constitutionally obligated to create a budget to fund the federal government. The power of the purse – […]

The GOP Debate: Does America need Louder or Leader?

Tuesday night’s GOP Debate in Las Vegas was heavily centered on security—and rightfully so. The American people want a leader in the White House—someone who is not timid but has the wisdom to make sound security policies. The debate concentrated on defining what a true leader of the free world is

Writing for Allah 101

Editor’s note: A volunteer with Concerned Women for America sent in this well-timed letter of concern. Considering all the attention given to Islam recently, we felt it appropriate to share with you — especially those of you in Virginia.

The Not So ‘Good Dinosaur’

I recently took my family to see Disney/Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.” The kids were excited, and so was I, given these companies’ track records. But I’m afraid to say the name does not fit the movie in this case. “The Good Dinosaur” wasn’t very good.

The 411 on H.R. 3762

The Senate can be a tricky place, and many people have asked about the recent Senate passage of H.R. 3762. For those of you who would like a better explanation, here’s a quick rundown of the legislation:

Freedom and Truth

Remarks by author Mario Diaz, Esq. Be Spent’s Book Launch Event December 3, 2015, Washington, D.C.

VICTORY! Senate Passes Historic Bill

Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. This reconciliation bill will rescind funding from ObamaCare and redirect Medicaid reimbursement funds, the source of approximately 80% of Planned Parenthood’s federal funding to comprehensive healthcare centers. CWALAC CEO and President, Penny Nance, issued the following […]

CWA Legal Counsel’s New Book, Be Spent, A Reminder of Essential Principles of Freedom

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy organization for women, is proud to announce the release of CWA Legal Counsel Mario Diaz’s new book, Be Spent: Winning the Fight for Freedom’s Survival. Published by Barbwire Books, Be Spent argues that the basic principles of freedom are the basic principles […]

#PrayforParis But Condemn #CoachKennedy? America’s Prayer Paradox

Just last month, Bremerton High School assistant football coach Joe Kennedy was suspended for praying on the 50-yard line after games — something he’s been doing since 2008. Apparently, the school claimed that Kennedy’s personal prayer was in violation of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause because it would appear

Colorado Springs Shooter in Custody

Washington, D.C. – A Colorado Springs gunman wounded at least five police officers and six civilians in a shooting spree at a Planned Parenthood facility Friday. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say