Use Your Voice – Episode 8, Exposing the Darkness of “Big Abortion”

Listen to the amazing story of how one young man took on the abortion industry, exposing their greed and callous regard for human life on video. David Daleiden, the founder of The Center for Medical Progress (CMP), exposed Planned Parenthood benefitting from the sale of aborted baby body parts, including hearts, brains, and lungs. Planned […]

Wake Up America: Know Where Your State Stands on Abortion

This document provides an overview of state laws (as of February 8, 2019) as they relate to late-term abortion, born-alive protections, and public funding of abortion. Some states adhere to the Roe standard of viability, which is defined by the Supreme Court in Roe as “the capacity for meaningful life outside the womb, albeit with […]

President Trump Supports Life in 2019 SOTU 

Washington, D.C. – Tonight in his 2019 State of the Union Address, President Trump again proved his commitment to the unborn by highlighting the importance of the sanctity of life. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “President Trump’s choice to recognize and […]

Legislative Update: House GOP Fights for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Last Thursday, Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) expressed his disgust with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s (D) comments describing how a child born alive after a botched abortion would be allowed to die. Sen. Sasse announced his intent to offer his bill, the Born–Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, via Rule XIV. This procedural measure in the Senate is […]

A Compassionate State of the Union

This was a beautiful speech tonight by President Donald J. Trump. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a compassionate speech from beginning to end. It was the total opposite of everything the mainstream media says President Trump represents. If you did not watch it, you should take the time to see it for yourself. Do […]

Denise Cappuccio at the Stop Abortion Extremism in Virginia Rally

By now you’ve probably seen the shocking video that went viral showing Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran defending a bill that she introduced, which she freely admitted would allow abortion-on-demand up until the moment of birth. Denise Cappuccio, CWA’s Director of Finance and a constituent of Delegate Tran, spoke at a recent rally in support of […]

Media Advisory: CWA and Pro-Life Groups Rally to Stop Abortion Extremism in Virginia

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America joins Susan B. Anthony List, The Virginia Family Foundation, Students for Life, and other pro-life organizations in holding a press conference this Saturday, February 2, in Lorton, VIrginia, to oppose Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran’s bill allowing abortions up until the moment of birth. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) […]

An Open Letter to Governor Cuomo

Dear Mr. Cuomo, Do you remember the day in the hospital room when you held your daughters, Cara and Mariah, for the first time?  And then the day you held Michaela? Those are the babies you are allowing to be killed. Fully developed, feeling, dreaming, cognitive, valuable, unique, and American. Right before they are to […]

Planned Parenthood Annual Report Shows Abortion and Federal Funding Increase

Washington, D.C. — Planned Parenthood’s 2017-18 Annual Report confirms that Planned Parenthood continued to establish themselves as a taxpayer-funded abortion giant. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement: “If Planned Parenthood was a women’s health care provider, abortions would not make up 96% of their pregnancy […]

California and New York Reach New Lows as Abortion Promoters

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump Administration has repeatedly stated that conscience rights are a priority, and it has taken strides to do just that. HHS has issued several regulations aimed at conscience protection in contraception, insurance plans, Title X grant funding, and strengthening existing conscience laws. A year ago, […]

There is a Darkness Growing in New York

By now you have probably seen the video (below) of the New York State Senate cheering the “Reproductive Health Act” which would effectively allow abortions up to just before birth. It is heartbreaking. This is not just the sentiment of a few legislators either. It is a direct reflection of the majority of the people […]

Pro-Life Legislative Efforts the Focus of March for Life Week in Washington

Traditionally during the week of the March for Life, members of Congress highlight the life issue and the need to end abortion in America. Even though the House does not currently have a pro-life majority and there was no pro-life vote scheduled, several members of the House have introduced pieces of pro-life legislation this week. […]

President Trump Promises to Veto Abortion Legislation

Washington D.C. — Today during the annual March for Life, President Trump announced the delivery of a letter to Speaker Pelosi threatening to veto any legislation that weakens current pro-life policies or “encourages the destruction of human life at any stage.” Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued […]

Letter to President Trump

January 16, 2019 The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, You have repeatedly made it clear that your administration would be a pro-life administration, both domestically and internationally. Concerned Women for America applauds you for acting to fulfill this promise and standing for life. Your Department of Health and Human Services […]

Pro-Life is Pro-Science

Today is the March for Life! As I sit across from my eldest daughter (11) on our way to the march in downtown Washington, D.C., I can’t help but think about this year’s theme: “Unique from Day One.” I see this in Mia. I have four kids. They’re all incredible. But Mia is unique. She’s […]