Price Appointed Secretary of HHS

Washington, D.C. – In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are pleased to hear of the naming of Congressman Tom Price from Georgia as the next Secretary of […]

Abortion Demographics – Who Has an Abortion?

Each year in the United States, about 926,000 abortions take place, which account for about 20% (1 in 5) of pregnancies in our nation. Sixty-five percent of these abortions are occurring when the woman is seven weeks pregnant or more.  The pro-life movement has successfully reduced the number of abortions, but they have not been […]

Mike Pence Shined in Debate, Showed that Social Issues Matter

Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say about last night’s Vice-Presidential Debate: “Mike Pence shined as a Vice Presidential candidate who embodied what it means to show kindness and statesmanship as a faith-filled public servant,” said Penny Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America, our nation’s largest Women’s Public […]

HHS Wants to Force States to Fund Planned Parenthood

In September, the Health and Human Services Department released a report detailing their argument for a new rule saying that states can’t deny Title X funding to “focused reproductive health providers” — which is code for Planned Parenthood.  Title X was a provision of the Public Health Service Act, originally enacted in 1980 and dedicated […]

The Hyde Amendment

As the Hyde amendment turns 40, preserving and making permanent the Hyde Amendment is one of the greatest tasks of the pro-life movement.  It is not an exaggeration to say that Hyde is the only thing standing between abortion and full federal funding.  If Hyde does not stand, our taxpayer money goes directly to funding […]

10 Principles about Healing From Abortion

Abortion. Almost one in three women in America has now faced it; almost everyone is touched by it in some way.  It has changed our world more than any other issue in that the very inhabitants of the world have been lost.  In mourning such a gargantuan loss, people can forget to consider that we […]

Legislative Efforts to Reduce the Number of Abortions

In 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton invalidated state abortion bans and made abortion for any reason legal on the federal level in the United States throughout the pregnancy.  But certain state restrictions on abortion were still possible.  In the next few years, the pro-life movement mobilized against these rulings.  In 1980 a […]

Are Humans an Invasive Species?

Every summer, my family and I make a trip to Calvert County to visit Old Spout Farm, a historic property that our cousins own on the banks of St. Leonard’s Creek.  For many years, they have urged us to visit the local Calvert County museum to experience their science exhibits.  This summer, we finally did, […]

Planned Parenthood: What Can We Do?

When Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards was called before the House Oversight Committee.  The question of the day was whether Planned Parenthood deserved federal funding (a decision Congress put off by passing a temporary budget until December when the debate on passing a budget will resume). Miss Richards was the only one questioned with Republicans […]

Valuing Life in the Special Needs Community

Every life is a gift. Each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made. If our society advocates for equality and opportunity for all, we must ensure the right to life, especially for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Nearly 90 percent of babies in the womb diagnosed with a disability like Down syndrome are […]

CWA Response to Thursday’s RNC Speeches

Cleveland, OH -Thursday, July 21, Penny Nance CEO and President of Concerned Women for America said: “Donald Trump made further gains with American voters by powerfully challenging the narrative that America’s best years are behind us.  He presented an inspirational vision for Americans on key issues including national security, crime, taxes, the economy and education. His […]

Trump Ticket: GOP Frontrunner Announces Running Mate Tomorrow

Washington, D.C. – Friday morning, Donald Trump will officially announce his running mate. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say about the possible presumptive Vice President pick of Gov. Mike Pence (R-Indiana): “I applaud Donald Trump’s expected decision to choose Gov. Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential running mate. […]

Anniversary of the Center for Medical Progress Scandal

July 14, 2016, marks the first anniversary of the release of the first of a series of videos produced by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP).  These videos exposed that Planned Parenthood is not only harvesting body parts after an abortion, but altering abortions to get them, and then profiting off their sale. Several illegal […]

Finding Hope and Strategy After the Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Recently, in the first major Supreme Court abortion ruling since the 90s, abortion clinic regulations were struck down in Texas, making abortion less safe for women.  This travesty is discouraging, but we cannot stand idly by as it happens.  There are good ways to respond. Continue the Fight This case has underscored our need for […]

The Dangers of Deregulating Abortion

The Supreme Court has struck down Texas abortion clinic regulations meant to protect women, provoking strong reactions on both sides.  In this decision, the court drew upon its own legal precedent in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 abortion case where abortion regulations were proclaimed legal only under certain conditions.  Apparently, ensuring abortion health and […]

Supreme Court Disregards Women’s Health, Imposes Its Preference Over Texas

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a (5-3) ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the case challenging a law requiring abortion clinics to meet the building standards of ambulatory surgery centers and that abortionists maintain admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women […]

Celebrating Moms Everywhere With a Story You Won’t Believe

We just celebrated Mother’s Day, and continue to celebrate mothers, children and families everywhere as we remember that May is National Foster Care Month. In this audio interview, Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, talks to Angela Paxton, wife of pro-life, pro-family stalwart Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) of the great […]

If You Are Pro-Life, Memorize These 10 Simple Facts

You can use this chart as a guide to talking to uncertain or pro-choice friends curious about why you are pro-life and to motivate the passively pro-life towards further action. Facts 1-3 are about abortion in America. Facts 4 and 5 are about the corruption of the abortion industry. Facts 6 and 7 are about […]