CWA Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Communities across the Nation

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, eleven people were murdered and six more were wounded in a senseless act of violence against a Jewish community in Pittsburgh. This shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was a blatant act of anti-Semitism. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response:  […]

CWALAC Endorses Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi

Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi.  Sen. Hyde-Smith is running in a special election to retain the seat vacated by Sen Thad Cochran in April 2018 to which she was appointed by Mississippi Gov. Phil […]

CWALAC Endorses Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate for Maryland

Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate of Maryland. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC is pleased to endorse Dr. Tony Campbell to represent the citizens of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.  […]

Justice Kavanaugh Confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court 50-48. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response:  “This confirmation journey has been unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Thank you, President Trump, for choosing such an outstanding and exemplary nominee. What we saw play […]

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh Testify Under Oath Amid Politicized Process

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify under oath. Judge Kavanaugh offered his defense and was questioned immediately following. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response:  “Today’s hearing was difficult for everyone.  Judge Kavanaugh’s testimony was powerful, sincere and appropriately emotional.  As a […]

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee and Coalition Groups Hold Women for Kavanaugh — “I Stand With Brett” Rally

Washington, D.C. – The “Women for Kavanaugh” bus is making its way to D.C.! Concerned Women for America LAC and coalition groups will be holding a rally on Capitol Hill, Thursday, September 27, in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. What: Women for Kavanaugh – ‘I Stand With Brett’ Rally When: Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST […]

Appropriations Outcome Proves Pro-life Progress Won’t Come Without A Fight

Washington, D.C. — U.S. House-Senate conference appropriators wrapped up business on fiscal year 2019 spending bills today, choosing to tack on a short-term continuing resolution for remaining agencies as a rider to the Department of Defense/Labor-HHS-Education appropriations package. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response:  “It is highly […]

PRESS RELEASE: Planned Parenthood Announces New President, Dr. Leana Wen

Washington, D.C. — Today, Planned Parenthood announced their new President, Dr. Leana Wen. Dr. Wen has a medical background having been an emergency room doctor and Baltimore’s health commissioner. Her background as a political activist leaves little hope that Planned Parenthood will leave the abortion industry behind. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America […]

Last-Ditch Effort from Dems to Obstruct Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Washington, D.C. — Today, Sen. Feinstein (D-California) released a statement saying she referred an anonymous letter to federal investigative authorities concerning the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. The contents of the letter are unknown. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “CWA just wrapped up four days […]

Planned Parenthood Announces New President, Dr. Leana Wen

Washington, D.C. — Today, Planned Parenthood announced their new president, Dr. Leana Wen. Dr. Wen has a medical background having been an emergency room doctor and Baltimore’s health commissioner. Her background as a political activist leaves little hope that Planned Parenthood will leave the abortion industry behind. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America […]

CWA of Iowa State Director Responds to Protesters in Sen. Grassley’s (R-Iowa) Office

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, CWA of Iowa State Director, Tamara Scott, was inside her Senator’s office when a swarm of protesters came to hold a sit-in protesting Sen. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Judge Kavanaugh. Tamara Scott, CWA of Iowa State Director, issued the following statement:  “Thursday I was in Sen. Grassley’s office before heading to the Kavanaugh […]

PRESS RELEASE – Kavanaugh Hearing Wraps Up Day One

Washington, D.C. – Today was the first day of Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing. The morning had a contentious start with interruptions from Democrats and protestors in the audience. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-California) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) started by asking for the meeting to be cancelled entirely while Sen. Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) waited his turn […]

CWALAC Endorses Mark Harris for Congress for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Mark Harris for Congress in the 9th District of North Carolina. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC is proud to endorse Mark Harris, a true leader in his community, to represent the citizens […]

Chairman Grassley Announces Kavanaugh Hearings to begin September 4

Washington D.C. — Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced that the hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States will begin on September 4. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement:  “We applaud Senator Chuck Grassley for swiftly moving […]

PRESS RELEASE: Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii choose Planned Parenthood over care for women

Washington, D.C. — On July 31, the public comment period ended on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services new Protect Life Rule which requires physical and financial separation between abortion services and Title X dollars. Since then, 14 states have threatened to sue the federal government while the governors of Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii […]

PRESS RELEASE: #WomenforKavanaugh Bus Tour to Hit Eight States, Rally Conservative Women

Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, will kick off the #WomenforKavanaugh Bus Tour on August 8 in Des Moines, Iowa. The eight-state bus tour will rally conservative women to use their voices to support Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States. “This is the […]

Women for Kavanaugh Grassroots Effort to Sweep the Nation

Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization of women in the country, is launching a $500,000 grassroots effort to support the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “We are happy to announce […]

Trump’s Solid Choice for the Supreme Court is Good News for All Americans

Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, President Donald J. Trump announced Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy’s vacancy at the United States Supreme Court.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “This is an historic moment for the United States. This is why conservative women voted overwhelmingly for […]

PRESS RELEASE – Grassroots Fired up for the Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say on the news of the impending retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy: “This is the moment conservative women have been waiting for — the chance to return justice and constitutional limits to the nation’s highest […]