Don’t Miss Justice Thomas’ Important Contribution to Masterpiece Cakeshop
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas was part of the 7-2 majority that recently held the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated Jack Phillips’ First Amendment constitutional rights of free expression in the recent Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. The Commission sought to punish Jack, because he refused to use his […]
Minnesota’s Political Apparel Ban “Incapable of Reasoned Application”
The United States Supreme Court released today its decision in an important First Amendment case coming from the state of Minnesota, Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky. In an emphatic 7-2 opinion, the Court declared unconstitutional an ambiguous law that banned “political” apparel at polling places on Election Day. Not having defined what exactly the law […]
Weekly Update for June 9, 2018 from CWA’s Legislative Department
Washington, D.C. – This week amplified the call to defund Planned Parenthood with shocking new evidence of how abortion clinics have engaged in aiding abusers and intimidating employees from not reporting client sexual abuse. Live Action’s report, Aiding Abusers: Planned Parenthood’s Cover-up of Child Sexual Abuse, compiles court cases, reports from state health departments, testimonies […]
Decisive Victory for Religious Freedom at the U.S. Supreme Court in Masterpiece Cakeshop
Anti-religious liberty forces lost at the U.S. Supreme Court today in the case of Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker who sought to live his life in accordance with his faith and so refused to provide a custom-made wedding cake for a same-sex wedding (Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission). This is why you will […]
Conservative Women Celebrate Freedom as the U.S. Supreme Court Decides Masterpiece Cakeshop
Washington, D.C. – Minutes ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion (7-2) in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization had this to say: “The Court is right in recognizing that it ‘is the […]
CWA Field: Equipping the Next Generation
Penny Nance joined CWA of South Carolina, State Director Tonya Shellnutt in Greenville, South Carolina, this week to equip the next generation. With over 40 women in attendance, ranging from college students to moms and grandmas, it was a wonderful and multi-generational collection of female leaders. The event focused on how each of us, no […]
Pompeo: Religious freedom is a Universal Human Right
This week, newly appointed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made international religious freedom “a front burner” issue for the U.S. Department of State, declaring it a “universal human right” for which the United States will fight around the world. These statements came in conjunction with the unveiling of the State Department’s 2017 International Religious Freedom […]
Title X Comment Period: Now Open!
You may remember last week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed rule governing the Title X program that has the potential to make an impact on the fight against Planned Parenthood’s government funding. Today is the first day of the 60-day comment period, and now we have a unique […]
Act Now! Title X Comment Period Now Open!
Just last week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed rule governing the Title X program that has the potential to make an impact on the fight against Planned Parenthood’s government funding. The Title X program is a voluntary grant program that was created to educate and provide family planning […]
On Smartphones, It’s About You
Controversies are not uncommon to Facebook. This is why I usually don’t pay too much attention to them. But a friend made me notice the school teacher who posted what some of her students told her on a school assignment, and it is so sad it is worth noting. Did you see it? The teacher […]
CWA’s Senior Director of Government Relations Talks Title X
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed a proposal to update Title X grant requirements. These regulations would reinstate regulations similar to the “Reagan rules” which were upheld by the Supreme Court in 1991 in Rust v. Sullivan. These new regulations require physical and financial separation between Title X recipients and […]
Legislative Update – Title X
On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed new Title X grant requirements similar to rules established during the Reagan era and upheld by the Supreme Court. This new rule requires physical and financial separation between Title X recipients and abortion providers in order to draw a clear line against federal tax […]
Here is why the U.S. Embassy Move is so important to American Christians
On May 14, 1948, just after the provisional government of Israel proclaimed the new state of Israel, President Truman said: “This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority […]
Should We Embrace a Libertarian Conservatism?
The degree to which government should be involved in moral choices has been a topic of debate through history. Though conservatives advocate for small government, they distinguish themselves from libertarians (broadly speaking) in the realization that government is involved in moral choices, whether it wants to be or not, because moral issues are part of […]
Concerned Women for America LAC Applauds New HHS Title X Rule
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will file a proposal to update Title X grant requirements. These regulations would reinstate regulations similar to the “Reagan rules” which were upheld by the Supreme Court in 1991 in Rust v. Sullivan. These new regulations require physical and financial separation between Title X recipients […]
For America (Day 93) – A Prayer for Israel
Father in heaven, We never forget You are the Great “I Am,” The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The Alpha and Omega, First and Last. Remember Your people, Oh God! Remember Your promises and Your covenants. Forgive us for ignoring Your Word And rejecting Your gifts. Turn our hearts towards You, once again, And deliver us […]
U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem
Washington D.C. — Today marks the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today is an historic moment — not just in Israeli history or American history, but in the history of the world. Today, the U.S. Embassy in Israel is […]
CWA Supports Gina Haspel CIA Nomination
From Capitol Hill –The confirmation of Gina Haspel to be Director of the CIA headlined the news as the Senate Intelligence Committee held hearings on her nomination. Haspel, a career intelligence officer and current CIA Deputy Director is a strong, intelligent woman of integrity with unparalleled qualifications to serve as our nation’s next CIA director. […]
CWA Supports Historic Events Strengthening U.S.-Israeli Relations
Last week, Concerned Women for America joined in celebrating Israel’s friendship with the Christian community at the sixteenth annual Christian Solidarity Event at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The celebration coincides with three major events surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations that were the main topics of discussion: Israel’s celebration of 70 years of the State of […]
Time for Boy Scout Nostalgia to Die (Along with the Organization)
I was a Boy Scout. This was an organization that helped me be more confident in my manhood by focusing on the values that make men honorable and productive citizens. One of the main features of the program was that the sort of tension and role-play pressures that come along with trying to impress girls […]