States Act to Protect Female Athletes from Discrimination

Since 2020, twenty-one [21] states have enacted laws to protect female athletes from unfair competition in sports designated for women and girls. In 2020, Idaho’s Fairness in Women Sports Act, sponsored by Idaho State Rep. and former NCAA basketball coach Barbara Ehardt, and signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little, became the first state law to […]
The Real March Madness

The real March Madness is the NCAA allowing men to compete in women’s sports as Concerned Women for America (CWA) Senior Advisor, Doreen Denny, writes in her latest op-ed published on FOX.com. As Charlie Baker, the former Republican Governor of Massachusetts takes over as President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, CWA have joined with […]
YWA Ambassador Testifies on Texas Girls’ Sports Bill

On March 13, 2023, Young Women for America Ambassador Noelle Fitchett testified in front of the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee Hearing on SB 15, a bill that would prohibit biological males from competing in female college athletics. From competing in soccer and dance in high school, as well as having three younger brothers, Noelle […]
YWA Testifies on Kansas Female Sports Bill

On March 6, 2023, Young Women for America (YWA) ‘s Southern Regional Coordinator Julia Campbell testified before the Kansas Senate Committee on Education Hearing in support of HB 2238, a bill presented to ensure that all athletes in female sports are indeed biological females. Though Julia is no longer an athlete, she did dance for […]
Protecting Female Athletes Remains a Top Priority as the NCAA and Biden Double Down Against Women

A year after the NCAA’s shameful promotion of University of Pennsylvania trans-swimmer Lia Thomas in women’s swimming, federal and state lawmakers are stepping up to the plate. Since 2020, 18 states have enacted laws ensuring that the women’s category of sports is based on female sex, not an athlete’s self-identified “gender identity.” Some fifteen additional […]
Out Now: National Girls & Women in Sports Day with Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Young Women for America leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield joined Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-California) on a panel with fellow female athletes to share their stories about being forced to compete against biological males. Shortly after the panel, Macy and Chloe joined Concerned Women […]
Young Women for America Joins Speaker McCarthy in Celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day

To commemorate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Young Women for America leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield were invited by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to tell their stories about competing against biological males in their field. Both were honored to be with Members of Congress to bring this growing problem to […]
Women’s Group Endorses Legislation to Protect Female Athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day

For Immediate Release February 1, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: Women’s Group Endorses Legislation to Protect Female Athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day Prevents males from stealing their trophies, their scholarships, and advancement in sports Washington, D.C. – On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Concerned Women for America Legislative […]
YWA Leaders to Join House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports

For Immediate Release January 31, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: YWA Leaders to Join House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports Will expose unfair treatment of female athletes Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 1, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield […]
YWA Leader Testifies on Virginia Girls’ Sports Bill

On January 30, 2023, Young Women for America Ambassador Halli Gravley testified before the Virginia House of Delegates Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing in support of HB 1387, a fairness in women’s sports bill. As a current female athlete on a college synchronized skating team in Virginia, Halli provided a much-needed perspective in this discussion. Furthermore, […]
CWA Takes Message Directly to the NCAA: Stop Discriminating Against Female Athletes

Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Woman for America (YWA) joined allies in the fight to preserve a fair playing field for college female athletes by taking our message straight to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at their annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. The rally showcasing female champion athletes and women’s organizations […]
A Win for Indiana Female Athletes

Concerned Women for America was proud to join Women’s Liberation Front in defending Indiana’s law to uphold the rights of female athletes to their own sports. We are ecstatic that the ACLU has dropped its challenge and Indiana’s law to protect girls’ sports will now go into effect. This win is for the girls! […]
Penny Nance on NEWSMAX to discuss NCAA rally in San Antonio

Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President, Penny Nance, joined NEWMAX’S John Bachman to discuss the NCAA rally in San Antonio, Texas.
Media Advisory: Female Athletes to Rally at NCAA Meeting

For Immediate Release January 11, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: Female Athletes to Rally at NCAA Meeting Will demand fair treatment against male athletes “identifying” as female SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – On Thursday, January 12, Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, will join female athletes, coaches, parents, […]
Stop Discriminating Against Female Athletes

Tell the NCAA: Stop Discriminating Against Female Athletes In the world of college sports, it is impossible to provide equal opportunities for both sexes without single-sex teams. Allowing biological males on women’s teams discriminates against female athletes. The NCAA is not above the law. We demand that the NCAA stop discriminating against women and establish […]
Fox News: Women’s group optimistic for NCAA female athletes

Fox News responded to Concerned Women for America’s press release on the appointment of Charlie Baker as the new president of the NCAA. Read the Fox News story here.
Nance: NCAA’s New President Must Rescue Women’s Sports

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 15, 2022 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected](703) 282-7320 NCAA’s New President Must Rescue Women’s Sports Appointment of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker gives female athletes hope Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) applauded the appointment of outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, to head the National Collegiate Athletic Association […]
CWA and WoLF Call on Seventh Circuit to Uphold Indiana’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act

In a demonstration of our strong left-right partnership against the sexual exploitation of women, Concerned Women for America and the Women’s Liberation Front have filed a joint amicus brief to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals asking the court to remove a preliminary injunction against Indiana’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. The CWA/WoLF brief marks […]
Press Release: Fighting for Female Athletes: Women’s Groups File Amicus Brief on Indiana Law

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2022 Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Fighting for Female Athletes: Women’s Groups File Amicus Brief on Indiana Law Left and Right Coalition Unite to Protect Women’s Sports Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Women’s Liberation Front (WoLF) have filed a joint amicus brief calling on the U.S. Court of […]
Joint Amicus Brief Featured in The Post Millenial

As featured in The Post Millennial, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Women’s Liberation Front (WoLF) filed a joint amicus brief calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit to overturn an injunction on Indiana’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act that requires sports participation in elementary and secondary school to be based […]