Victory for Life, Much Work Ahead

Wednesday, the House passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Children Protection Act, H.R. 36, by a vote of 242-184.  This legislation is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since the passage of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban.

For America (Day 51)

We extol You, Oh Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, Giver of life and Conqueror of death.

Improvements to the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36)

Born Alive Protections: The Pain-Capable bill requires a second physician to be present at any abortion after 20 weeks, so that the abortionist focuses on the woman and the other doctor can provide rigorous care to preserve the life and health of a baby born alive. It also requires that a baby born alive be […]

How Horrible is the IRS?

A few days ago, a Wall Street Journal report about oral arguments in Z Street v. Koskinen, a case challenging the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) unconstitutional discrimination against a pro-Israel group, had everyone astonished at the level of IRS mishandling.

Passing Tests, Failing Life

Recently, a bold teacher in North Carolina publicly expressed her frustration with the Common Core system and published her Common Core manifesto. After 23 years of teaching, she had had enough of the bureaucracy, so she left her job. My mom, a teacher in public schools for 35 years, shares many of the same feelings. […]

CWALAC Celebrates Upcoming Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C.— On behalf of our 500,000 members nationwide, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) wishes to express our support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36). Penny Nance, CWALAC’s CEO and President, said: “The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since […]

Women Still Not ‘SAFER’ From Sexual Assault, Rape

Rape. As a mother about to send her only daughter off to college, this is one of my biggest fears, and it is something we all hope that our loved ones will never face. The statistics, however, are startling. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, there are approximately 293,066

The Evolution of Ma’am

What do you call a man in a dress? “Freshman,” if you’re going to the all-women’s Smith College this fall. The college is changing its policy on transgendered women. (For the uninitiated, that’s men in skirts — never, ever to be confused with men in kilts. *cough, cough!*)

Religious Persecution in the Middle East Capitol Hill Panel

Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Erick Stakelbeck from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo. Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Dr. Walid Phares from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo.   Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Penny Nance from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo.   Religious Persecution in the […]

Will the Supreme Court Open the Door to the Criminalization of Christianity?

The question before the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow in Obergefell v. Hodges, dealing with the highly-anticipated same-sex “marriage” challenges, is very simple: Does the U.S. Constitution require same-sex “marriage” in every state in the nation? No one can answer that question in the affirmative with a straight face.

In Marriage Cases, the Constitution Should Rule

During a recent Heritage Foundation panel discussion, Ryan Anderson, Ph.D., and Gene Schaerr, J.D., shared their arguments regarding the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) lacking the Constitutional authority to redefine marriage and force same-sex “marriage” on the entire nation.

A Millennial’s March for Marriage

More than ever before, this year’s March for Marriage is centered on protecting God’s design for one man and one woman marriage, as well as defending the religious liberty of those who hold that conviction.

[LBB] The Left’s Hostility Towards Religion

I do not want to link to the article, because I do not want to send traffic to their horrible publication, but I want you to be aware of a certain turn we are seeing in our culture. The left’s hostility towards religion continues to grow every day.

Shutting the Lid on ‘Sex Box’

When Concerned Women for America (CWA) initially heard about WE tv’s racy new show, “Sex Box,” we charged into action. CWA CEO and President Penny Nance coauthored an op-ed with Melissa Henson of the Parent’s Television Council calling for the show to be pulled off the air. And now that appears to have happened.

Iran Review Legislation Unanimously Moves through Senate Foreign Relations Committee

It is essential that Congress be allowed to review any agreement the Obama Administration makes with Iran regarding that country’s nuclear weapons program. Yesterday afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee took a strong step forward toward congressional review by unanimously adopting the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, S. 615.

For America (Day 50)

God Almighty, El Shaddai; Creator, Mighty and Strong, Elohim; Lord, Adonai; Yahweh … We stand in awe of Your works And thank You for Your mercies. The earth is filled with them, And nature proclaims Your wondrous deeds.