For America (Day 98) – A Prayer for the New Congress

Holy Father, we pray for the new Congress. Even now as they prepare, we pray a blessing over them. Grant them wisdom and a sense of duty, honor, and The desire to love You above all and their neighbors as themselves. As iron sharpens iron, let each member sharpen one another For the good of […]

CWA Files Brief on Important Religious Liberty Case

Aloha Bed & Breakfast v. Cervelli Phyllis Young operates the “Aloha Bed & Breakfast” out of her home, renting about three rooms to guests in Hawaii. The house is a four-bedroom house that is not sectioned off. Guests are treated as part of the family during their stay. For these reasons, as a Christian, Phyllis […]

Resolution for the Little Sisters of the Poor

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule that provided much-needed relief to employers who had religious or moral objections to birth control or certain forms of birth control. After the Affordable Care Act became law, HHS was tasked with interpreting the intentionally vague part of the law that […]

Matthew Whitaker steps into U.S. Attorney General position at crucial time

Washington, D.C. — Last week, Matthew Whitaker was appointed Acting-United States Attorney General following Jeff Sessions’ resignation. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement:  “Matthew Whitaker is an outstanding choice for acting Attorney General. His time serving at the Department of Justice was highlighted by his dedication to expediting the […]

For America (Day 97) A Prayer for our Veterans

Precious Father, praise and honor to Your name. How thankful we are for freedom and peace! It is a grace we do not deserve; It has been paid at the highest price. We lift up our veterans to you, The few who have sacrificed for so many. We pray for their health and well-being; Be […]

‘Women’ taken out of ‘Violence Against Women Act’

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and 176 Democrat members of Congress have sponsored a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that removes the references to women. “Children, youths, and adults” are replacing the wording “women and children.” What to make of this? Confusion about what gender means now that “male and female” are being removed […]

National Adoption Awareness Month: A Chance at Life

It was the summer of 1952. The Olympics were in full swing, and I was a newly minted high school graduate. I was also 17 and about a month-and-a-half pregnant. Neither my mother, nor my boyfriend found out until after graduation, and they didn’t seem too interested in helping me decide what to do. In […]

Women and The Kavanaugh Effect

Forget about a blue or red wave. What we saw in the Senate races last night was the Kavanaugh Effect. After the fundamentally unjust treatment of now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh in his nomination to the Supreme Court, most Americans have sent a clear signal through the midterms that this sort of abuse of power will not […]

Midterms Prove Kavanaugh Vote Key to Senate Gains

Washington, D.C. — Last night wrapped up the 2018 midterm elections. Results continue to roll in, with important races still to be determined. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement:  “There are many takeaways from last night’s election, but looming large among them is the reality that the circus that […]

Election Night Recap: Judges, Judges, Judges

The one thing that doesn’t change one bit after the tonight’s election results is that the great work that President Donald J. Trump is doing to confirm constitutional judges at every level of the federal courts will continue for the next two years. This is great news. The foundation that President Trump and the Republican […]

Election Day

What does this day mean For those who trust in You anyway? The year is twenty eighteen Still, You are King as yesterday. Tomorrow too shall fall in line; The world’s ideas will, in the end, collapse. But those who remain in You, the Vine Know no, “what if,” “maybe” or “perhaps”. We enter confidently […]

CWALAC Endorses Rick Scott for Florida U.S. Senate

Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Governor Rick Scott for U.S. Senate for Florida. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC has worked alongside Rick Scott for many years on crucial issues impacting Florida. As Governor he has […]

Field Update: State Leaders Get out the Vote! (Kansas E-Alert)

Dear friend, As you know, we are at a breaking point in history where the rule of law and civil discourse are being threatened by some politicians and radical activists who insist on getting their way, no matter what. Some are actually inciting that violence to be directed at those with whom they disagree. Will […]

YWA Leaders gear up for midterms!

As Election Day approaches, our Young Women for America leaders are encouraging their friends and family and complete strangers, to vote! Our YWA leader at Lousiana State University, in her Facebook post of “Concerned Women Vote” graphics, said “Yesterday I did one of my most important duties as a United States citizen … I VOTED! […]

Google Blocks Rep. Blackburn’s (R-Tennessee) Digital Ad

Washington, D.C. — This week, Google blocked a digital ad in favor of Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) claiming it violated their standards. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response:  “Google’s recent decision to block Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s digital ad is one more example of google showing viewpoint bias. […]

LTE: Kamala Harris was not a voice for me

Rekha Basu’s recent op-ed about Kamala Harris was an attempt to rewrite history [Kamala Harris’ passion, optimism, warmth may be the antidote to Trump’s snide divisiveness]. I was there for the Kavanaugh hearings, and Sen. Kamala Harris’ behavior, especially her treatment of Iowa’s own Sen. Chuck Grassley, was unbecoming for a senator. Even before Dr. Christine […]

Leg Update: The Final Countdown

In every midterm election since 1876, with three exceptions, the President’s party has lost seats. Voter turnout is always significantly lower in midterm years than in presidential election years. Out of eligible, registered voters: 62.8% voted in 2008, 54.2% voted in 2012, and 58% voted in 2016. Meanwhile, only 40% voted in 2010 and an […]

For America (96) – A Prayer for the Election

Oh Lord, to rest in Your Sovereign grace; This is our aim. So, in faith, we work at steady pace Inviting You to ignite a flame That light may in darkness shine; That warmth may our hearts align; That truth may be recognized; Our voices harmonized. In that spirit, be with us as we vote; […]