Concerned Women Pray for Justice Kagan

Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, the United States Senate confirmed Elena Kagan to be the 112th Justice of the Supreme Court by a vote of 63-37. Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said: “We expect that Elena Kagan will continue her life-long practice of using her position to place her opinion as […]

Prop. 8 Case Strikes at the Heart of Democracy

Washington, DC and San Diego, CA Today, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker handed down his much expected decision on Prop. 8 (Perry v. Schwarzenegger) declaring unconstitutional California’s constitutional provision defining marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said: “Judge Walker’s decision goes far […]

Panel Discussion: U.N. Treaties and Their Impact on Americans

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 12:00pm 2:00pm EDT Light lunch provided Location: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Holeman Lounge, Washington, D.C. Panelists: Michael Farris, J.D., President, ParentalRights.org, and Chairman, Home School Legal Defense Association Wendy Wright, President, Concerned Women for America Steven Groves, Bernard and Barbara Lomas Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Frank […]

“Temporary” Ban on Abortion Funding Proves Need for Permanent Ban

Washington, D.C. – The White House announced a temporary regulation to fix loopholes discovered in ObamaCare that would allow federal funding for elective abortions. However, White House official Nancy-Ann DeParle emphasized that the ban, which applies to a program which itself is temporary, “is not a precedent for other programs or policies.” Wendy Wright, President […]

Congress Should Oppose Labor Union Power Grab Legislation

William Wilson, President, Americans for Limited GovernmentEdwin Meese III, former Attorney GeneralGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax ReformSusan Carleson, Chairman & CEO, American Civil Rights UnionDuane Parde, President, National Taxpayers UnionDavid N. Bossie, President, Citizens UnitedWendy Wright, President, Concerned Women for AmericaT. Kenneth Cribb, former Counselor to the U.S. Attorney GeneralDr. Herbert London, President, Hudson […]

It’s Official: ObamaCare Covers Abortion

Washington, D.C.- The Congressional Research Service (CRS) confirmed in a report released today that abortions can be funded under ObamaCare. Concerned Women for America (CWA) President Wendy Wright stated: “The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for an amendment to ObamaCare to ban funding abortion. But the final bill stripped that amendment and was passed on […]

Big Government Kagan Gets a Pass

Washington, D.C. – By a vote of 13-6, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to allow Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court to move forward for a full Senate vote. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said, “Today’s vote is just another example of how out of step Washington insiders are with […]

Judicial Tyranny Strikes Again: Homosexual Marriage Imposed on D.C. Voters

Washington, D.C. – In a 5-4 decision, the D.C. Court of Appeals held today that “We the People” do not have the right to vote on the issue of same-sex “marriage.” Penny Nance, Chief Executive Officer of Concerned Women for America (CWA), denounced the opinion, saying: “The D.C Court of Appeals strikes at the heart […]

Obama Funds Vote on Abortion in Kenya – Is This How He’ll Fund Abortion in the U.S.?

Washington, D.C. – New evidence reveals that the Obama administration has given up to $10 million to groups in Kenya that are campaigning for a “Yes” vote on a new constitution that would legalize abortion. Though officials denied the U.S. government is trying to influence the election, documents from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) […]

Court Gives Broadcasters Unfettered License to Air Profanity

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, a three-judge panel in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided that broadcasters could air profanity anytime during the day on broadcast television. These activist judges found that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decency policy violates the First Amendment “because it is unconstitutionally vague” and would create a “chilling effect” for […]

CWA Abhors Scheduled Iranian Stoning of Mother of Two

Washington, D.C. – Iran is once again showing the world its unfair and horrific mistreatment of women. Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, 43, has been in an Iranian jail for four years after being convicted of adultery in 2006 and is sentenced to be stoned to death at any time. Sakineh claims that her conviction was based […]

Tea Party Movement Commended for its Fidelity to the Constitution

CONSEVATIVE ACTION PROJECT Edwin Meese III, former Attorney GeneralColin Hanna, President, Let Freedom RingWendy Wright, President, Concerned Women for AmericaGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax ReformGary Bauer, President, American ValuesDavid Keene, Chairman, American Conservative UnionWilliam Wilson, President Americans for Limited GovernmentDuane Parde, President, National Taxpayers UnionMathew D. Staver, Founder & Chairman, Liberty CounselCraig Shirley, Chairman, […]

Elena Kagan “a liberal political soldier, not an impartial jurist”

Washington, D.C. – This morning, Mario Diaz, Esq., Policy Director for Legal Issues for Concerned Women for America (CWA), participated in a press conference in front of the Supreme Court to address the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Diaz was joined by representatives from the Committee for Justice, Center for Military Readiness, […]

Congress Votes to Stifle Political Speech

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America condemns, the passage of the DISCLOSE Act in the House of Representatives today. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, stated: “The DISCLOSE Act is designed to stifle Americans’ legitimate right to political speech and carves out exceptions for powerful special interest groups and unions. It places […]

Senate Should Reject START Treaty and Demand Release of Negotiating Record

Cliff May, President, Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesFrank J. Gaffney, President, Center for Security PolicyElaine Donnelly, President, Center for Military ReadinessEdwin Meese III, former Attorney GeneralColin Hanna, President, Let Freedom RingDavid McIntosh, former Member of Congress, IndianaGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax ReformWendy Wright, President, Concerned Women for AmericaWilliam Wilson, President, Americans for Limited GovernmentGary […]

CWA to Testify at FDA Hearing on Abortion Drug

Washington, D.C. – A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, June 17, to discuss if Ella, a drug that is similar to the abortion drug RU-486, should be available in the U.S. Ella blocks the hormone progesterone, interfering with the lining of the uterus so an embryo cannot implant or, […]

Senators Should Reject Obama’s “Empathy for Sadists” Judge

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America opposes the nomination of Robert Chatigny to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. The nation’s largest public policy women’s organization explained in letters to senators on the Judiciary Committee why they should reject him as unfit for the bench. “Robert Chatigny has abused his judicial position to demonstrate […]

CWA: Deal to Repeal Ban Snubs Military

WASHINGTON, DC Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, released the following statement on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the House of Representatives vote to repeal the law known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: “President Obama and congressional leaders struck a deal with homosexual activists with no military leaders in the room to […]