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 […]

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 […]

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 […]