Obama Administration Catering to Homosexual Activists
Washington, D.C. — Last night the Obama administration met with “gay rights” groups and reached a compromise on a possible repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. In the midst of two wars, President Obama, Congressional leaders, and homosexual activists have reached a dangerous compromise to impose their agenda on the hardworking men […]
Congress Should Oppose Any Legislative, Administrative, or Judicial Effort to Repeal, Undermine, or Suspend Enforcement of the 1993 Law RE: Homosexuals in the Military
We urge you to speak out in opposition to any legislative attempt to repeal or suspend enforcement of the 1993 law regarding homosexuals in the military.
Official Statement of Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, Regarding the Resignation of Rep. Mark Souder
Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s group, said the following about Rep. Mark Souder’s (R-Indiana) resignation: “I am deeply saddened by the news of Congressman Mark Souder’s fall into the temptation of an affair. Those of us who have worked with Mark over the years know […]
Prominent Women Leaders Press Hillary Clinton to Denounce Election of Islamic Republic of Iran to U.N. Women’s Rights Commission
In an Open Letter to Secretary Clinton the leaders expressed their profound concern that Iran was “elected by acclamation” to the women’s rights seat.
Penny Nance: “Kagan Considers Her Own Views More Important Than National Security”
Washington, D.C. – President Barack Obama is expected to name the second Supreme Court judicial nomination of his Administration, Elena Kagan, this morning. According to Concerned Women for America (CWA), by naming Kagan President Obama has squandered a prime opportunity to unite the country after the bruising year-long healthcare battle. Rather than name someone who […]
“Save Mother’s Day”
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) announced today the launch of “SaveMothersDay.com” – a campaign website against a U.N. treaty on “women’s rights.” The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is a U.N. treaty that would impact every aspect of life and place Americans under the supervision […]
D.C. Council Votes on Legalization of Medical Marijuana
Washington, D.C. – The D.C. City Council will hold a final vote this week on the legalization of marijuana for medical use. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, said, “Although pain management is an important function of modern medicine the legalization of marijuana is more about regulating illegal drug use than medicine. California’s […]
CWA: No Chance Obama Will Make a Decent Supreme Court Pick
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2010CONTACT: Kristina Hernandez 703-373-0632 WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a Supreme Court nominee coming any day now from President Obama, Concerned Women for America sent a letter encouraging the President to pick a Justice who will uphold the Constitution and not lean on empathy or feelings when deciding the law. “We […]
No More Bailouts for Wall Street
William Wilson, President, Americans for Limited GovernmentJames C. Miller III, former Reagan Budget DirectorAmy Kremer, Director Grassroots & Coalitions, TeaPartyExpress.orgColin Hanna, President, Let Freedom RingAndrea Lafferty, Executive Director, Traditional Values CoalitionRichard Viguerie, Chairman, ConservativeHQ.comMario H. Lopez, President, Hispanic Leadership FundGene Mills, Executive Director, Louisiana Family ForumJ. Kenneth Blackwell, former Treasurer, State of OhioSusan Carleson, Chairman […]
CWA Joins Members of Congress to Defend National Day of Prayer
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) is proud to join Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle in a press conference to defend the National Day of Prayer, which has recently come under attack. In a recent ruling, a federal judge declared the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional, claiming that it […]
Earmark Moratorium Needed to Curb Excessive Spending by Federal Government
Colin Hanna, President, Let Freedom RingJames C. Miller III, former Reagan Budget DirectorJ. Kenneth Blackwell, former Treasurer, State of OhioGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax ReformKaren Kerrigan, President, Small Business & Entrepreneurship CouncilEdwin Meese III, former Attorney GeneralTony Perkins, President, Family Research CouncilSusan Carleson, Chairman & CEO, American Civil Rights UnionJim Martin, Chairman, 60 Plus […]
Stupak to Retire
Washington, D.C.- News reports indicate Congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI), whose last-minute betrayal secured the passage of Obama’s health care takeover, will retire and not seek another term. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s CEO, Penny Nance, released the statement below in response: “Congressman Stupak will forever be remembered as the man whose spine cracked […]
Stevens Retires, Will the President Nominate Another Radical?
Washington, D.C.- After much speculation, news reports confirm that United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will be stepping down from the Court this summer. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said, “The news is no shock for those of us who follow the issue. Justice Stevens has been sending all […]
So Much for Transparency
Washington, D.C. – Over the weekend, President Obama bypassed the Senate confirmation process to appoint radical homosexual activist Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) while the Senate was out for the Easter recess. Feldblum is the primary author of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which forces employers to hire homosexuals and other sexually […]
Virginia Student Wins Susan B. Anthony
Washington, D.C. Last night at a politically star-studded gala in Washington, D.C., Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) Amanda Haas was awarded the Young Leader Award for her pro-life work. Amanda, originally from Rochester, New York, leads the CWA chapter at Liberty University. The Susan B. Anthony List bestowed the honor on Amanda Haas for exceptional […]
New Regs on ‘Gays’ in Military Will Undercut Morale
Washington, D.C. – Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced new regulations yesterday on enforcing the law, stating that homosexuals are not eligible to serve in the military. The regulations limit the evidence that will be allowed and requires busy high-ranking officers to handle discharge procedures. The Pentagon’s legal counsel stressed that this does not change or […]
Women Do Not Feel Safe With Holder at the Helm
Washington, D.C. – United States Attorney General (AG) Eric Holder’s scheduled hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was postponed until after the Easter recess so as not to taint the President’s health care victory summit. But our country’s safety is far too important for political delays, and Holder’s recent behavior must be scrutinized promptly and […]
Senate Should Reject nomination of Goodwin Liu to Ninth Circuit
Unlike other judicial nominees, there has been no announcement of bi-partisan support for this nomination of President Obama. Gordon Liu is unfit for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench.
Congress Tunes Out The American People
Washington, D.C. – Americans spoke loud and clear as they repeatedly urged Congress to “Kill the Bill.” Today, Congress instead gave them a massive government takeover of our nation’s health care system. The sweeping government takeover of health care will: fund abortion, ration care, cut benefits to seniors, raise taxes on small business and middle-class […]
Phantom Abortion Compromise Gives Some Stupak Democrats Illusion of Cover
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bart Stupak (D- Michigan) and five other formerly pro-life Democrats [Rep. Steve Driehaus (D-Ohio), Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D- Pennsylvania), Rep. Nick Rahall (D- West Virginia), Rep. Alan Mollohan (D- West Virginia), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D- Ohio)] have reached a deal that would give them “political cover” to vote in favor of […]