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Oct 25 2020
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Press Release: CWALAC Applauds Limiting Debate on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett

By | Barrett, CEO, Legal, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2020

Contact: |
Stephanie Rivera|
954.243.6301, [email protected]

 Women for Amy Bus Tour Applauds Limiting Debate on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett

Penny Nance: “Conservative women across the country celebrate this victory over the religious bigotry of Democrats.”

Washington, D.C. –  In light of the Senate vote today to limit debate on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, leaders of the Women for Amy Bus Tour eagerly anticipate a vote on her confirmation Monday evening.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), made the following statement as she sets off on the final leg of the twelve-state Women for Amy Bus Tour.

“On the eve of the vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court, conservative women across the country celebrate this victory over the religious bigotry of Democrats. We applaud Senate Republicans for treating Judge Barrett with respect and moving ahead with her confirmation, despite the Democrats’ resisting their constitutional obligation on political grounds.

“Judge Barrett has demonstrated she has the skills, temperament, and qualifications to serve on the Supreme Court, yet Democrats are fighting her confirmation every step of the way.

“For a party that claims to promote the empowerment of women, Democrats are showing their true colors; they only support women who agree with their political ideology. All others are free to be treated with contempt, as they have done to Judge Barrett.”

This week, the Women for Amy Bus Tour makes stops in Texas and Arizona. For more information on the tour, please go to: https://concernedwomen.org/women-for-amy/

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 22 2020
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Women for Amy Bus Tour Celebrates Committee Vote

By | Barrett, CEO, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2020

Contact:
Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

 Women for Amy Bus Tour Celebrates Committee Vote

Washington, D.C. – This morning, after Democrats opted to boycott the vote, the United States Senate Judiciary Committee voted favorably to send Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to be an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court to the full Senate.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), had this to say, as she continues to lead the Women for Amy Bus Tour, currently traveling from McAlester, Oklahoma, to Fort Worth, Texas:

 “Conservative Women all over this country are energized by the nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court; we are seeing it first-hand. They are celebrating her with every step she takes, against the tide, to trace her own path to the highest court in the land. What an inspiration she is to millions of young girls watching today. She gives us hope!

 

“We applaud Senate Republicans for treating her with respect and moving ahead with her confirmation, despite the Democrats’ temper tantrums. They should be ashamed of disrespecting this highly qualified nominee by not even showing up for blatant partisan political reasons. She deserves better.

 

“But they prove, once again, that they are not the party that promotes and respects women’s rights. They only support women who agree with their political ideology. All others are free to be treated with contempt, as they have done to Judge Barrett today.

 

“The good news is that, at the end of this process, they too will have to address her Justice Barrett, no matter the theatrics they employ today.” 

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 20 2020
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Op-ed: Penny Nance: Judge Barrett Deserves Swift Supreme Court Confirmation

By | Barrett, CEO, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President, Penny Nance, had this to say in her latest op-ed on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, “Judge Barrett deserves a swift confirmation to the Supreme Court, as evidenced by her cross-party appeal nationwide, the endorsement of colleagues and friends from across the aisle, and an impressive appearance at her confirmation hearings.”

Read the entire op-ed.

Oct 17 2020
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Press Release: CWALAC Responds to Nationwide Women’s March

By | CEO, Defense of Family, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2020

Contact:
Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee Responds to Nationwide Women’s March

 Nance: “The liberal left chooses to exclude women with conservative views.”

Washington, D.C. – As participants in this year’s Women’s March prepare to send what they call “an unmistakable message about the fierce opposition” to the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court, there’s no mistaking this fact: they don’t represent all women.  Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s (CWALAC) CEO and President Penny Nance has this to say:

“Amy Coney Barrett is going to be the next Supreme Court Justice. She is a woman of character and uniquely qualified for this moment. Her sincere faith, strong marriage, and devotion to family make her an ideal role model for young conservative women who aspire for both family and career achievement.

“Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is right; soon to be justice Barrett breaks not a glass ceiling but a concrete barrier reinforced by women on the left in order to exclude women with conservative views. No more must women conform to the litmus test of progressivism to sit at the ‘cool kids table.’  Americans reject the religious bigotry and abortion dogma that has been the standard required from women in order to attain achievement in government. The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court creates a new definition of feminism and creates a seat at the table for us.

“The year 2020 is the year of the conservative woman. While some will be marching to thwart the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee is continuing their Women for Amy Bus Tour, where we’ve experienced overwhelming support around the nation in key battleground states for an accomplished, conservative women like her and for the confirmation of soon to be Justice Amy Coney Barrett.”

For information on the “Women for Amy” bus tour, please go here.

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 16 2020
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Press Release: University Forced to Rescind Transgender Sports Policy

By | Legislative Updates, News and Events, Press Releases, Sexual Exploitation | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2020

Contact: Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations
(202) 420-1491, [email protected]

 University Forced to Rescind Transgender Policy as Violation of Title IX
after Biological Male wins NCAA Championship in Women’s Track

Action Resolves Concerned Women for America Sex Discrimination Complaint

Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) received notice that the U.S.  Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has resolved CWA’s civil rights complaint in women’s sports against Franklin Pierce University (FPU).  OCR agreed with CWA that FPU’s transgender sports participation and inclusion policy is in violation of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination in educational programs and activities, including athletics, on the basis of sex.

Under the Resolution Agreement, the New Hampshire university, a Division II school in the Northeast-10 Conference, “will rescind its Transgender Participation and Inclusion Policy and will cease any and all practices related thereto.”  FPU’s policy is similar to current NCAA policy that reportedly is under review and on the agenda for consideration by the Board of Governors at their October meeting later this month.

Penny Nance, CWA’s CEO and President had this to say:

“This Resolution Agreement is the first victory for college female athletes being forced to compete on an unfair playing field against males claiming transgender status and competing in women’s sports. We thank the Department of Education for upholding Title IX, which was passed into law 48 years ago to give women and girls equal opportunities in sports based on biological sex.

“Transgender policies have turned Title IX on its head, denying the rights of women and girl athletes to compete only against athletes of the same sex and threatening the future of women’s sports. Federal action against Franklin Pierce University is a warning shot to the NCAA and every college and university in America to back off policies that discriminate against female student-athletes and restore fairness and equity in women’s sports.”

CWA’s complaint was filed last year after a Franklin Pierce University student-athlete, who previously had competed on the men’s track team, transitioned to compete as a member of the women’s team and won a national title at the 2019 Division II NCAA Track and Field Championships in the Women’s 400-meter hurdles.

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 07 2020
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Women for Amy Bus Tour Stops in Georgia and South Carolina

By | Barrett, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Washington D.C.- On the first day of the Women for Amy Bus Tour, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), joined by Sen, Kelly Loeffler (Georgia) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) held stops in Georgia (Atlanta) and South Carolina (Spartansburg) to educate conservative women and show support for Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination as the next Supreme Court Justice.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), had this to say:

“Conservative women are eager to support Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation. We’ve had amazing turnout on our first day of supporters who recognize that history is going to be made by the confirmation of the first constitutionalist conservative woman on the Supreme Court. We can’t wait to meet more supporters in the coming weeks.”

Kelly Loeffler from Georgia was in attendance for our Atlanta bus stop.

Senator Lindsey Graham, Committee Chairman of the Senate Judiciary, joined the bus tour in South Carolina by telephone. He said, “She’s the best person that President Trump could have possibly chosen. Amy has led a very consequential life in the law. She’s a good person. This is a big deal for all of us. … This is our time, and we’re going to seize the moment”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 06 2020
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CWA Concludes Final Four She Prays She Votes Prayer Events

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Concerned Women for America Concludes Final Four She Prays She Votes Prayer Events

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America is continuing its She Prays She Votes campaign to encourage women of faith to register, vote, and encourage their family and friends to do the same. CWA will finish this project with prayer events in the following states: North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Texas.

These prayer events consist of a roundtable discussion led by Penny Nance, CEO and President of CWA, and a time of prayer for our nation and the upcoming election. People can participate in these events two ways. There are two ways to participate: Facebook Live or by conference call number: Dial-in number: (712) 770-4921, Participant Code: 704998.

For more information about the She Prays She Votes events, visit Concernedwomen.org.

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Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Oct 05 2020
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CWALAC Launches “Women for Amy” Bus Tour

By | Barrett, Legal, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2020

Contact: 

Stephanie Rivera

954.243.6301, [email protected]

 

Concerned Women for America LAC Launches 40-stop Nationwide “Women for Amy” Bus Tour

 

Washington, D.C.– Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) announced their upcoming forty-stop nationwide “Women for Amy” Bus Tour in twelve states, including a prayer event on Capitol Hill. The tour will begin in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 7. 

 

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: 

“2020 is the year of conservative women where we see the first constitutionalist conservative woman nominated to the Supreme Court. Amy Coney Barrett is an outstanding role model for our daughters. She is a mother of seven, a wife, smart, compassionate, and a hard-working woman of faith. I am looking forward to meeting with and educating conservative women across the country showing our support for Amy Coney Barrett and affirming that she is indeed the right one to be confirmed to the highest court in the land.” 

Provided below are confirmed states on the “Women for Amy” Bus Tour.

**DUE TO COVID-19 Restrictions, members of the media must PRE-REGISTER to attend this event.

Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arizona

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Sep 26 2020
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Press Release: Penny Nance Responds to Amy Coney Barrett Nomination

By | Barrett, Legal, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Women for Amy 

Washington, D.C. – 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 after witnessing the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to be the next associate justice of the United States Supreme Court at the White House:

 “Conservative women are rejoicing today on this significant moment where President Donald Trump has, for the first time in our nation’s history, given conservative women a voice on the nation’s highest court. Amy Coney Barrett is a constitutionalist, a top-notch legal scholar, and simply the best choice for this seat.

 “Once again, President Donald Trump has delivered for America, and especially for women.

“I am honored to be here to witness this historic announcement at the White House, and I’m eager to get to work to see this nomination through a final vote.

“The happy warrior women I represent are equally ready to go to bat for one of their own. Amy Coney Barrett represents, not only the best of the legal profession, but the best of America. She is the sort of role model we want for our daughters. We are ready to fight for her!

“We are ready to stand against the unjust, and frankly bigoted attacks we’ve heard laid against Judge Barrett’s faith. We hope Senate Democrats are able to pull themselves together and rise about such anti-Christian and anti-American dogmatism. But we have already seen the table laid out by their friends in the mainstream media.

“That is why today marks the start of our campaign ‘Women for Amy.’ Conservative women will stand united in support of Amy Coney Barrett. It’s time to put the first conservative woman on United States Supreme Court.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Sep 22 2020
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Press Release: Senate Conservatives Stand with Female Student-Athletes

By | Legislative Updates, News and Events, Press Releases, Sexual Exploitation | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2020

Contact: Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations
(202) 420-1491, [email protected]

Senate Conservatives Stand with Female
Student-Athletes to Protect Title IX from Bostock Fallout

Washington, D.C. – Today, Sens. Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), and Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020.”  This legislation would clarify schools’ responsibility under Title IX to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex from being overruled by allowing males claiming transgender status to participate in women’s sports.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, welcomed this landmark bill as necessary to protect women’s rights in the fight for a fair playing field for female student-athletes who are being forced in interscholastic competition and the NCAA to compete against athletes who are physically male but asserting identity as women or girls:

“Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee thanks Sens. Loeffler, Blackburn, Lee, Lankford, and Cotton for standing with us at the forefront of the fight to protect equal opportunity in women’s sports. We applaud their leadership in the U.S. Senate introducing the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020,” which recognizes that female student-athletes are denied their rights when Title IX is not used to defend them.

“Today, our daughter athletes are being bullied by activists and sidelined by silence.  They simply want to compete on a level playing field against athletes of their own sex.  That is what Title IX achieved for female student-athletes over 40 years ago. We urge all members of the Senate to work to preserve the rights of women and girls on the basis of biological sex. Women and girls, regardless of political persuasion, deserve to have the laws that protect us respected and followed, ensuring equal opportunities and benefits in sports for all female athletes.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Sep 18 2020
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Press Release: CWA Responds to Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By | Barrett, CEO, Legal, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Conservative Women Pray for RBG’s Family,
Prepare for Kavanaugh-Like Attacks from the Left on Any Nominee

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization for women in the country, had this to say on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“CWA women pray for God’s comfort over Justice Ginsburg’s family. We appreciate her role as a trailblazer for women, even as we disagreed with her judicial philosophy. May she rest in peace.

“At the same time, our happy warrior women are battle-tested and know what to expect from the left on this issue. They understand what is at stake when it comes to the U.S. Supreme Court and we are ready to withstand the left’s radical attacks on any nominee.

“If there is one thing we learned from what they did to Justice Brett Kavanaugh, it is that it doesn’t matter who the nominee is, nor his or her record. What matters to the radical left is that it is President Donald Trump’s nominee. Not even truth mattered to them with the nomination of Kavanaugh.

“But we withstood their attacks then, and we will do so again. We are ready to put another constitutionalist on the high court and stand ready to spend considerable resources to see him or her through to confirmation.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Sep 11 2020
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Press Release: CWA Reflects on the 19th Anniversary of September 11

By | CEO, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

 Concerned Women for America Reflects on the 19th Anniversary of September 11

 Washington, D.C. – As today marks the 19th anniversary of September 11, a horrific day where so many innocent lives were lost, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA) Penny Young Nance had this to say:

“On this day, we remember the precious lives that were lost, the survivors, and their families. We come united as a nation demonstrating that our strength and compassion transcend the tragedy that forever changed us all. We also honor the brave men and women in uniform who fight daily to keep our great country safe. God Bless America.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Sep 09 2020
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Press Release: President Trump Puts Americans First with Focus on Judiciary

By | CEO, National Sovereignty, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2020

Contact:
Natalie Panettiere
202-266-4816, [email protected]

President Trump Puts Americans First with Focus on Judiciary

Washington, D.C.— Today, President Donald J. Trump released his much-anticipated updated list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization for women in the country, had this to say:

“Once again, President Trump puts the American people first with the release of this list. He continues to show that he respects and understands the constitutional structures that guard our liberties. His historic transparency should be enthusiastically received by all Americans, regardless of party affiliation.

“Conservative women, in particular, applaud the President for his unwavering commitment to the Constitution. Political activists on the bench are actually destructive for all Americans and especially for women. President Trump’s list shows that he understands the way to safeguard women’s rights and safety is to have impartial jurists who will not pick winners and losers based on the ever-evolving winds of cultural fads, but based on the intrinsic value we all share as creatures made in the image of God.

“The addition of names like Paul Clement, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Sen. Josh Hawley is a great encouragement to conservatives that President Trump’s commitments in this area are only increasing. He has already done a transformative work that will benefit the country for decades to come and now presents us with a promise to improve on his great work even more.

“Judicial nominations will be at the top of President Trump’s legacy. He gets the highest of marks from us.”

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Aug 27 2020
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Press Release: CWA of Florida Galvanize Women to Fight for the Soul of America

By | News and Events, Press Releases, She Prays She Votes 2020 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Concerned Women for America of Florida Galvanize Women to Fight for the Soul of America

Orlando – Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida hosted a roundtable and prayer call today as part of its national She Prays, She Votes tour. The roundtable took place at The Pregnancy Center of Winter Park, a women-led, life-affirming medical facility, which brought together a small group of local CWA leaders and supporters to discuss what is at stake in this election, followed by a nation-wide conference call for prayer.

“Our nation is suffering from a spiritual war raging in our cities. We long to see God heal our America,” said Terri Johannsen, State Director of CWA of Florida. “Florida women leaders are coming together with Penny Nance CEO and President of Concerned Women for America for a time of prayer. With She Prays She Votes we can make a difference.”

Penny Nance, CWA‘s CEO and President had this to say, “We are in a spiritual battle for the soul of our nation. As an organization founded on the Biblical principles of prayer and action, Concerned Women for America knows that prayer is power. Our greatest strength starts on our knees for the future and freedom of this great country. God has called us to ‘Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.’ As conservative women, we are leading the call to dedicate ourselves to prayer and action in the 2020 election.”

CWA’s nine-state nationwide tour continues in Des Moines, Iowa next week. We hope you will join us.

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Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization founded over 40 years ago, is taking She Prays, She Votes to nine states across America to galvanize women in this election: Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. Additionally, there will be one prayer event bringing together the young ladies from CWA’s Young Women for America chapters.

Aug 26 2020
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Press Release: CWA Celebrates 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

By | CEO, Defense of Family, National Sovereignty, News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2020

Contact: Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

CWA Celebrates 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

 Washington, D.C. – As today commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which officially granted women the right to vote, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA) Penny Young Nance had this to say:

“Today, we celebrate 100 years of women’s triumph in attaining their right to vote. We remember the tenacious and relentless women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul who endured significant adversity but held firm to their values and dreams of equality. They were also clear that their rights could not be built on the broken rights of others. Alice Paul called abortion ‘the ultimate exploitation of women.’  We owe the suffragists a great deal of gratitude. Without them, we would not be able to exercise our voices in the critical upcoming elections. We are 68 days out from an election in which issues such as the sanctity of human life and religious liberty are hanging in the balance. Therefore, CWA is on the road with our She Prays, She Votes tour and traveling to battleground states including Arizona, Florida, and Iowa to galvanize women to pray for our country and vote their values.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Aug 21 2020
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Press Release: CWA Holds Round Table/Prayer Event in Phoenix

By | News and Events, Press Releases, She Prays She Votes 2020 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2020

Contact:
Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

Concerned Women for America of Arizona Galvanizing Women to Fight for the Soul of America

Mesa, AZ – Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Arizona hosted a roundtable and prayer call yesterday as part of its national She Prays, She Votes 2020 tour. The roundtable hosted at AZP, Inc., a women-owned manufacturing plant, brought together a small group of local CWA leaders and supporters for discussion of what is at stake in this election, followed by a nation-wide conference call for prayer.

“What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote in America than for us to pray and to vote the Biblical values and beliefs we hold dear!” said Kathy Roper, State Director of CWA of Arizona. “For God has prepared us for “such a time as this. So, let us gather and pray for God’s favor upon the country we love! Let us work to encourage like-minded people to vote in the 2020 general election.”

Penny Nance, CWA‘s CEO and President had this to say, “We are in a spiritual battle for the soul of our nation. As an organization founded on the Biblical principles of prayer and action, Concerned Women for America knows that prayer is power. Our greatest strength starts on our knees for the future and freedom of this great country. God has called us to ‘Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.’ As conservative women, we are leading the call to dedicate ourselves to prayer and action in the 2020 election.”

CWA’s nine state nationwide tour continues in Orlando, Florida next week. We hope you will join us.

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Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization founded over 40 years ago, is taking She Prays, She Votes to nine states across America to galvanize women in this election: Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. Additiona¬¬¬¬lly, there will be one prayer event bringing together the young ladies from CWA’s Young Women for America chapters.

Aug 14 2020
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Press Release: CWA Holds First Prayer Event in Georgia

By | News and Events, Press Releases, She Prays She Votes 2020 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2020

Contact:
Stephanie Rivera
954.243.6301, [email protected]

In Case You Missed It
Concerned Women for America of Georgia Galvanizing Women to Fight for the Soul of America

Atlanta, GA – Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Georgia hosted a roundtable and prayer call yesterday as part of its national She Prays, She Votes 2020 tour. The roundtable hosted at Ginger Howard Selections, a women-owned business, brought together a small group of local CWA leaders and Georgia conservative activists for a discussion of what is at stake in this election, followed by a nation-wide conference call for prayer.

“America was founded as ‘one nation under God’, and we believe that God cares about the present and our future as a nation,” said Tanya Ditty, State Director of CWA of Georgia. “As women of faith, we are committed to praying for this country at an unprecedented and pivotal time, and we entrust this election to His guidance and grace.”

Penny Nance, CWA‘s CEO and President had this to say, “We are in a spiritual battle for the soul of our nation. As an organization founded on the Biblical principles of prayer and action, Concerned Women for America knows that prayer is power. Our greatest strength starts on our knees for the future and freedom of this great country. God has called us to ‘Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.’ As conservative women, we are leading the call to dedicate ourselves to prayer and action in the 2020 election.”

Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization founded over 40 years ago, is taking She Prays, She Votes to nine states across America to galvanize women in this election: Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. Additionally, there will be one prayer event bringing together the young ladies from CWA’s Young Women for America chapters.

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Aug 11 2020
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Nance on Harris VP Pick

By | News and Events, Press Releases | No Comments

Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America LAC, issued the following statement on Joe Biden selecting Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate:

“As we’ve seen in past elections, a woman on the ticket does not assure the women’s vote. If Joe Biden truly believes in diversity and inclusion, he would have chosen a pro-life Democrat or a radical feminist who believes in basic biology.

“Kamala Harris’ track record on abortion is nothing short of extreme.While serving as the Attorney General of California, Harris sued pro-life activist David Daleiden who released videos of Planned Parenthood officials involved in the sale of baby body parts. In Congress, she supported radical legislation supporting unrestricted taxpayer funding of abortions. In addition, she has a 100% approval rating from NARAL for her pro-choice voting record and the endorsement of Emily’s List. Selecting Biden/Harris would be a horrific blow to the pro-life movement and the progress we have made these past four years on behalf of the intrinsic value of every human.”

Jul 29 2020
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CWA Supports Female Athletes Urging NCAA to Back Off Activism

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2020
Contact: Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations, (202)420-1491, [email protected]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) joined partners in the fight to Save Women’s Sports supporting a letter to the NCAA Board of Governors signed by over 300 current and former NCAA and professional female athletes, including Olympians, urging them not to bow to activism requesting retaliatory action against Idaho for protecting fair play in women’s sports for female athletes.   Idaho enacted the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which is being defended in federal court by two female college track athletes who were forced to compete against a biological male athlete in the women’s category.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say:

“It’s time for the NCAA to stand up for female athletes, not sideline their dreams.  NCAA’s black eye in women’s sports will only get darker if it retaliates against Idaho for protecting the innate status of female athletes.  Sex discrimination against women and girls has no place on fair and level playing fields.

 “Female NCAA, professional, and Olympic athletes who signed this letter speak for all women and girls across America who simply want to compete against other female athletes. This is what Title IX achieved over 40 years ago.  The NCAA has no business overturning that victory by promoting inequity in women’s athletics.

“This is not a left or right issue.  Women and girls, regardless of political affiliation, deserve to have the laws that protect us respected and followed, ensuring equal opportunities and benefits in sports for all female athletes.”

Concerned Women for America has stood at the forefront of the fight to protect equal opportunity for female athletes in women’s sports.  CWA has filed two civil rights complaints with the U.S. Department of Education at the college level against Franklin Pierce University (for winning a national NCAA title in the 400-meter women’s hurdles in 2019) and the University of Montana (for winning the NCAA Big Sky Conference indoor mile in women’s track in 2020).  Both victories involved biological male athletes who had previously competed on the men’s teams.

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.

Jul 08 2020
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Little Sisters of the Poor Win, Again, at the High Court

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania. Once again, the Court sides (7-2) with protecting their religious liberties from government intrusion. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America had this to say:

“The hundreds of thousands of women I represent at Concerned Women for America (CWA) are thrilled to see the United States Supreme Court upholding the religious liberty rights of the Little Sisters of the Poor. We have been standing with them from the beginning and will continue to fight against government intrusion into matters of faith and conscience.

 “It is truly unbelievable that they continue to have to go to court to defend their constitutional rights and that the possibility still exists that they may be dragged into court once again. The Court says today that the Trump Administration has the authority under the Affordable Care Act to promulgate this religious liberty exception, leaving the door open for another more hostile administration to undo it.

“This is why Americans must continue to be fully engaged in the political process. It is why CWA is investing considerable resources urging Christians to pray and work to get out the vote this November. Our religious liberties are at risk. We must elect those who exhibit a clear track record of upholding religious liberty.

 “Today, CWA supporters celebrate this decision. Tomorrow, we are back at work to protect our freedoms.”

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Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is the legislation and advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America. Concerned Women for America is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.