Merry Christmas from CWA
CEO and President, Penny Nance, reminds us why Christmas is such a special time of year and that this is the time to celebrate the King of Kings. During this week of Christmas, the staff at Concerned Women for America sends you their Christmas greetings!
CWA of South Dakota Applauds Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s ERA Lawsuit
Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer releases a statement concerning Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s lawsuit to stop the Equal Rights Amendment as reported in the Washington Times. Read Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on the ERA.
Concerned Women for America Cheers HHS Rule Ending Hidden Obamacare Abortion Surcharge
Washington, DC — Today the Trump Administration announced a final rulemaking that restores congressional intent in Obamacare to keep any coverage of abortion-related services separate from premiums for health care services. Section 1303 of the Affordable Care Act is now clarified to require that an abortion surcharge be collected separately from health care premiums. The […]
Tech Companies Should Not Side with Exploiters in the Name of Privacy
Amid the circus that is the impeachment, a very important hearing took place in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, “Encryption and Lawful Access: Evaluating Benefits and Risks to Public Safety and Privacy.” Most Americans would agree that child sexual predators should not be free to engage in their criminal activity online or on social media […]
Take the $100 Challenge here at Christmastime
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 […]
Concerned Women for America Prayer Warriors Intercede for our Nation in Light of Impeachment Vote
Washington, D.C.— The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization for women in the nation, had this to say: “CWA women from around the country are praying for our nation […]
CWA Applauds Final Passage of Debbie Smith Act
CWA Applauds Final Passage of Debbie Smith Act WASHINGTON, DC – Last night the U.S. Senate completed action on a 5-year reauthorization of the Debbie Smith Act, a vital program first enacted in 2004 to help states and localities end the backlog of untested DNA evidence, specifically sexual assault kits. Before final passage […]
Garrison and Traficant: Anti-Semitism is on the Rise
Concerned Women for America’s International Affairs team consisting of Dr. Shea Garrison and Ashley Traficant, published an article in The Hill showcasing how Anti-semitism is on the rise throughout the world. “Jeremy Corbyn, the soon-to-be former leader of the U.K.’s Labour Party, was defeated in a landslide election last week. But while Corbyn announced his resignation and […]
America Stands with Hong Kong
Last Sunday, 800,000 protestors took to the streets of Hong Kong, the largest pro-democracy demonstration yet. The number of demonstrators has steadily increased since the start of the protests six months ago with no sign of slowing down. This movement is so significant that despite ongoing trade negotiations with China, the Trump administration entered the […]
Concerned Women for America (LAC) Condemns House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote
Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved both articles of impeachment against President Trump. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America LAC, has this to say: The 23 members approving of this malicious partisan impeachment vote have done great damage to our country today. Concerned Women for America (CWA) supporters from around the country […]
For America (Day 111)
Gracious Lord and Father, we praise You; Your Kingdom we exalt on earth, as in heaven, It is Your will we seek to do and not our own. We are servants, soldiers, slaves, in freedom and joy. Keep us from that which you despise, Lord: From haughty eyes, which look down on the poor And […]
CWA LAC Applauds Trump Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism and BDS on College Campuses
President Trump will combat anti-Semitism on college campuses by signing an executive order enabling the government to withhold federal funds from universities allowing anti-Semitic activity. This order recognizes anti-Semitism as discrimination against Jews as a race or based on national origin, not only as a religious group, and a violation of U.S. Civil Rights. Concerned […]
Denny: How Trump Can Save Women’s Sports
Vice President for Government Relations, Doreen Denny published an opinion piece in the Washington Times calling for President Trump to step in and save women’s sports. “What’s happening right now in college sports should be a wakeup call to all American women. Title IX is under attack, and women’s sports are being compromised. Repeat assaults […]
On Human Rights Day, We Need to Protect our Young Women and Girls
Human Rights Day is a yearly celebration to remember the importance and necessity of the protection of unalienable rights. Today we call for the end of violence against women and girls and the protection of their basic human rights. Read Statement Here on Human Rights Day.
Confirm Lawrence VanDyke
Update: The Senate has invoked cloture by a vote of 53-40. A final vote for confirmation will likely happen tomorrow. Senate Majority Leader filed cloture yesterday on the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) sent this letter to the […]
Concerned Women for America LAC Urges Senators to Support Sarah Pitlyk
Update: Good news! Sarah Pitlyk was confirmed (49-44) to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Please join us in prayer for Judge Pitlyk as she takes on this solemn task. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) sent the following letter to U.S. Senators urging the confirmation of Sarah […]
For America (Day 110)
Anoint me with the oil of gladness In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the deeds of my hands Be to Your glory forever and ever. My instrument is ready for your praise; A new song I will sing— A song of remembrance and thanksgiving. […]
Penny Nance at the White House: The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Concerned Women for America at the White House. CWA CEO and President, Penny Nance, wearing one of the historic sashes, is a member of the bi-partisan Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. To commemorate the 100th year anniversary of women’s right to vote, a coin with some of the amazing women suffragists will be minted. […]
Penny Nance: White House Listening Session (Includes Video)
Our CEO and President Penny Nance was invited to attend a listening session on Vaping at the White House with President Trump. Watch as Penny Nance Introduces herself to the President and mentions our CWA Family: Watch as our CEO and President Penny Nance makes her comments to President Trump about the Vaping Issue: See […]
Tell Congress No to Funding Pro-Abortion Groups Overseas
Concerned Women for America opposes funding abortion oversees. Another Christmas shutdown looms over Capitol Hill. This week a Continuing Resolution moved the spending expiration deadline to December 20. This delay does not remedy serious and real problems in the appropriations process, like the Senate FY 2020 State-Foreign Operations (SFOPS) bill that would undermine pro-life gains […]