Why Join Young Women for America?

Why Join Young Women for America? A Community for Politically Conservative, Christian Women in College “The Harvard of Christian schools” —that’s Wheaton College. I chose to attend Wheaton College for many reasons, mainly because I felt called by the Lord. It is known as an academically challenging institution that prioritizes students’ faith development. From school […]

What To Do Until Inauguration Day

On Wednesday of next week, the United States will inaugurate a new President. Joe Biden will take the oath as the 46th President. All of us can look around and see the conflict and discontent in our country. I was seeking the Lord about the state of our nation and asking Him for a word of direction. The word […]

U.S. House Barrels Through Trump Impeachment

Despite a plea by many to focus on a peaceful transition of power and warnings against fomenting further political upheaval following the unconscionable violence at the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) stoked the flames of impeachment this week to punish the departing president.  The House passed two resolutions, the first ordering Vice President Mike […]

Follow Through on Final Actions will Provide Foundation for Future Battles

The Trump Administration has taken several important actions in the final weeks of office that will provide an important foundation of policy, fact, and analysis as we anticipate the battleground defining the policy agenda of the next administration. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) was directly engaged in contributing to, commenting on, and […]

Global Pro-Life Leadership Will Carry On in Geneva Consensus Declaration

By Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations. Protecting the sanctity of human life on the global stage was among the first acts of the Trump Administration and is set to become a lasting achievement. During his first days in office, President Trump expanded the Mexico City Policy as Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance […]

Statement from Penny Nance on Impeachment Proceedings

Concerned Women for America‘s CEO and President Penny Nance released this statement regarding the impeachment proceedings against President Trump: “If President-elect Joe Biden wants to bring the country together, we need congressional leaders to focus on a productive and peaceful transition of power, not foment political punishment. Our emotions are raw, and this nation needs […]

For America (Day 113) – A Prayer for the New Year

How beautiful are the feet Of those who bring good news, Who proclaim peace, good tidings, And the salvation of the Lord. May our gaze turn to them; May our ears hear the sweet sound Of the proclamation of Your Word In this new year. Lord of the harvest, Send us laborers For we know […]

Changing the Rules in the 117th Congress – Amen and Awoman?

The U.S. House of Representatives convened last Sunday for the opening of the 117th Congress. It became apparent rather quickly that we will have our work cut out for us. Mario Diaz, Concerned Women for America’s General Counsel, and Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations, talk about the opening events that showcased the challenges […]

CWA Response to Lawlessness in D.C.

Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President Penny Nance responded to the January 6 events at the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C. “Lawlessness is not a Christian, conservative value.  @CWforA condemns acts of violence and destruction.  Righteous indignation and strategic political engagement are right and just reactions to injustice not mob rioting.  We are better […]

I will not allow who I am to be erased. Will you?

By Keri Ann Thompson, CWA Staff I have several roles in my life that I cherish and would not want to change for any amount of money or treasure. They are: wife, mother, daughter, sister, godmother, and aunt. There is a feeling of belonging and identity that happens with those words. I am a wife. […]

How to Face 2021

In some ways, many of us could not wait to put 2020 behind us. It was a terrible year for many families and businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic. In another sense, though, it feels like there is still some unfinished business with 2020 that prevents us from fully embracing the plan God is setting before […]

Trump Orders Emergency Learning Scholarships

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As 2020 Ends and Schools Stay Closed, President Trump Orders Emergency Learning Scholarships to Offer Hope in the New Year   COVID-19 caused many public schools to stay closed for most of 2020, creating mounting hardships for American students and their ability to continue learning effectively, especially those in difficult circumstances. Building on his past […]

A Christmas Message from Penny Nance

It’s Christmas Day! What a wonderful time to reflect on the birth of our Savior and God’s goodness. Scripture tells us that, “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God […]

For America— A Christmas Prayer

Written by CWA’s General Counsel Mario Diaz, Esq. Oh Lord, Our God, Your Majestic Holiness Fills us with joy Throughout the Christmas season. Your wondrous works displayed On that day in Bethlehem Keep our hearts and minds engaged still today, Amazed at the extent of Your Love. The sounds of that “Silent Night,” Are forever […]

Bipartisan Duo in Congress Unites to Protect Women’s Sports

Democrat Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Republican Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) have joined hands across the aisle to protect the rights of female athletes under Title IX, the federal law that ensures equal opportunities and benefits in education on the basis of sex. A former 2020 Democrat presidential candidate and four-term member of Congress, Gabbard has bucked […]

Concerned Women Today! The Fight to Keep the Hyde Amendment

Doreen Denny, CWA’s Vice President of Government Relations, takes you inside the U.S. House of Representatives to get a first-hand account of a hearing on the fight to keep the Hyde Amendment. Should American taxpayers be forced to pay for abortion? If the Democrats in Congress have their way, the answer is Yes. Listen to […]

Press Release: CWA Applauds Prolife Actions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2020 Contact: Doreen Denny 202-266-4808, [email protected] Concerned Women for America Applauds Actions Against California and University of Vermont for Disregarding Pro-life Laws Celebrates “Life is Winning” with Vice President Mike Pence WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a “Life is Winning” event celebrating the achievements of the Trump Administration to protect and […]

The Hyde Amendment and Human Life

Today, the House held an appropriations subcommittee hearing titled “The Impact on Women Seeking an Abortion but are Denied Because of an Inability to Pay.” Calling it what it is, a hearing dedicated to the elimination of the Hyde Amendment, would not be as well received.      By way of background, the Hyde Amendment is a critical pro-life measure introduced by […]