State of the Union Assessment – So Full of Himself

The leaks before the President’s 2014 State of the Union Speech (SOTU) threatened that Mr. Obama would take “pen and phone” to bypass Congress; instead the president gave a softer speech than was expected. The harsh partisan undertones were softened by well-polled language and tried-and-true rhetorical techniques. Income inequality was addressed in terms of providing […]

Exactly How Big is a $Trillion of the National Debt?

If you love America, think about this: A good TV set with a 55” screen can cost as much as one thousand dollars. $1,000 This means a thousand TV sets would cost a million dollars. 1,000 X $1,000 = $1,000,000 Beyond that, people who deal with complex financial matters understand that a thousand times a […]

House of Representatives Votes to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Abortion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE House of Representatives Votes to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Abortion WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Yesterday, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act introduced by Reps. Chris Smith (R-New Jersey) and Dan Lipinski (D-Illinois). This legislation […]

Obama’s Hollow State of the Union

There was something about the young Senator from Illinois coming to the scene talking about changing Washington and bringing the country together that was really appealing, even to those who disagreed with his policies.  What a contrast to the man who showed up to deliver the State of the Union Addressed last night.

The Fiery Pro-Life Speech You Have to See

As pro-lifers, we are sadly used to our news-worthy stories being either ignored by the media or having the scope downplayed. It’s not often our efforts are touted on a major television news outlet, but last Wednesday, Brit Hume may have been the game-changer. Fox News’ political analyst Brit Hume, who was featured on Bret […]

Supreme Court Order A Win for Religious Liberty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Supreme Court Order A Win for Religious Liberty WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The United States Supreme Court entered an order today prohibiting the Obama Administration from enforcing its contraceptive mandate on the Little Sisters of the Poor pending appeal. The Supreme Court order read in […]

CWA and CWA of Virginia on Virginia Attorney General’s Betrayal to Marriage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Herring Betrays Virginians WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring (D) announced he will not fight for Virginia’s constitutionally-protected definition of marriage. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, had this […]

CWA Responds to War on Women Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Concerned Women for America Responds to War on Women Comments WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) said Thursday that Republicans need to take a more combative attitude toward winning the votes of women, by emphasizing that women aren’t weaklings in need […]

CWA Commemorates Roe v. Wade and Celebrates 35 Years of Pro-Life Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Concerned Women for America Commemorates Roe v. Wade and Celebrates 35 Years of Pro-Life Work WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Thousands of pro-life activists march on Washington today as part of the annual March for Life, memorializing the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that […]

Legislately!: The New Game-Changer in Defense of Marriage

Rep. Randy Weber (R – Texas) spoke with Concerned Women for America’s Director of House Legislation, Shari Rendall to discuss H.R. 3829, the State Marriage Defense Act of 2014. Rep. Weber introduced this bill in the House of Representatives in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down section 3 of DOMA, the Defense […]

Revealing Arguments on NLRB Supreme Court Case

The case heard on January 13 at the Supreme Court (National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning) may not have the sensational appeal that the mainstream media loves, but the implications of this decision will have enormous consequences for our Republic.

[LBB] Headlines Mislead on Arizona Supreme Court Life Case

Despite some headlines you are reading, all the Supreme Court did today was to decline to hear the case (Horne v. Isaacson) concerning Arizona’s 20-week limit on abortion procedures. And the Court declined to hear the case without comments. The case only dealt with a request to lift the injunction that prohibited its enforcement while […]

[AUDIO] New Fictional Novel Focuses on Relationship Guided by God

Rayanne Sinclair, longtime friend of CWA, recently published her first fictional novel, “Steal Away.” This love story focuses on a relationship that is guided by God and is a lovely answer to the societal trend of many relationships not being Christ-centered.

Letter to Senators: Support the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013

This legislation is a common sense approach to assure that there is weight behind the president’s pledge that Iran cannot be permitted to reach nuclear capability. While the president and his administration work hand-in-hand with the Security Council and Germany to obtain a peaceful agreement, it is clear Iran needs a more substantial push to […]

CWALAC Supports Conservative Reforms for Combatting Poverty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Howard o: 202-266-4816 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE CWALAC Supports Conservative Reforms for Combatting Poverty WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Concerned Women for America (CWA) President and CEO, Penny Nance, responds to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) presenting conservative reforms for combatting poverty, saying in the brief statement below that there is a need […]

[AUDIO] Heartbreaking Story Turns to Teachable Moment

Mother, writer, and friend of CWA Emily Colson tells us about her recent outing to have a fun evening viewing a new movie with her 23-year-old autistic son, Max, that ended with them almost running to the exit. But in this story of heart-ache, Emily found a teachable moment that we all desperately need to […]

The $100 Challenge

News of “Tips for Jesus” filled the airwaves as an anonymous tipper left thousands for unsuspecting waitresses — all in the name of Jesus — scratching “God Bless” and leaving only a blessing. What would just one hundred extra dollars mean to you? For most of us, $100 is a lot of money. However, for […]