Garrison and Traficant: Anti-Semitism is on the Rise
Concerned Women for America’s International Affairs team consisting of Dr. Shea Garrison and Ashley Traficant, published an article in The Hill showcasing how Anti-semitism is on the rise throughout the world. “Jeremy Corbyn, the soon-to-be former leader of the U.K.’s Labour Party, was defeated in a landslide election last week. But while Corbyn announced his resignation and […]
America Stands with Hong Kong
Last Sunday, 800,000 protestors took to the streets of Hong Kong, the largest pro-democracy demonstration yet. The number of demonstrators has steadily increased since the start of the protests six months ago with no sign of slowing down. This movement is so significant that despite ongoing trade negotiations with China, the Trump administration entered the […]
Concerned Women for America (LAC) Condemns House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote
Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved both articles of impeachment against President Trump. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America LAC, has this to say: The 23 members approving of this malicious partisan impeachment vote have done great damage to our country today. Concerned Women for America (CWA) supporters from around the country […]
For America (Day 111)
Gracious Lord and Father, we praise You; Your Kingdom we exalt on earth, as in heaven, It is Your will we seek to do and not our own. We are servants, soldiers, slaves, in freedom and joy. Keep us from that which you despise, Lord: From haughty eyes, which look down on the poor And […]
CWA LAC Applauds Trump Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism and BDS on College Campuses
President Trump will combat anti-Semitism on college campuses by signing an executive order enabling the government to withhold federal funds from universities allowing anti-Semitic activity. This order recognizes anti-Semitism as discrimination against Jews as a race or based on national origin, not only as a religious group, and a violation of U.S. Civil Rights. Concerned […]
Don’t Miss Out! Help Keep Kids First!
Dear South Dakota Friends, We are pleased that one of Gov. Noem’s priorities this year is to encourage more families to provide a loving home to children as foster parents. There is an urgent need for foster families and the Governor is allocating funds for training and other helpful resources for prospective foster parents. Once […]
Denny: How Trump Can Save Women’s Sports
Vice President for Government Relations, Doreen Denny published an opinion piece in the Washington Times calling for President Trump to step in and save women’s sports. “What’s happening right now in college sports should be a wakeup call to all American women. Title IX is under attack, and women’s sports are being compromised. Repeat assaults […]
On Human Rights Day, We Need to Protect our Young Women and Girls
Human Rights Day is a yearly celebration to remember the importance and necessity of the protection of unalienable rights. Today we call for the end of violence against women and girls and the protection of their basic human rights. Read Statement Here on Human Rights Day.
Confirm Lawrence VanDyke
Update: The Senate has invoked cloture by a vote of 53-40. A final vote for confirmation will likely happen tomorrow. Senate Majority Leader filed cloture yesterday on the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) sent this letter to the […]
Calls Needed to Stop Therapy Ban
Time-sensitive – calls needed by Friday, December 6. The City of St. Louis is considering passing a ban on therapy for a minor who is not comfortable with same-sex attraction or has gender identity issues. Here are the facts: BB152 has been filed by St. Louis Alderwoman, Christine Ingrassia. BB152 prohibits medical and mental healthcare providers from […]
Concerned Women for America LAC Urges Senators to Support Sarah Pitlyk
Update: Good news! Sarah Pitlyk was confirmed (49-44) to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Please join us in prayer for Judge Pitlyk as she takes on this solemn task. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) sent the following letter to U.S. Senators urging the confirmation of Sarah […]
Are You an Encourager? Encouragers are Needed!
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” I Timothy 2:1 Dear CWA of South Dakota Friends, More “encouragers” are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the […]
Will You Step Up to Protect Your Children?
“Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them.” Ephesians 5:11 (NLT) We watched social media in horror as the Austin Independent School District defied parents in the district by adopting K-12 sex-ed materials that offend the dignities of conservative families. I have been asked repeatedly what can […]
Join CWA of Kansas for a Candlelight Prayer Walk at the State Capitol
Please join Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Kansas for a Candlelight Prayer Walk for Life. Capitol City Commission, Family Policy Alliance, Kansans for Life, and Catholic Charities will be joining us. Date: December 12, 2019 Time: 4:30 p.m. Where: Kansas State Capitol, located at SW 8th Avenue and SW Van Buren Street, Topeka. We […]
For America (Day 110)
Anoint me with the oil of gladness In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the deeds of my hands Be to Your glory forever and ever. My instrument is ready for your praise; A new song I will sing— A song of remembrance and thanksgiving. […]
Penny Nance at the White House: The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Concerned Women for America at the White House. CWA CEO and President, Penny Nance, wearing one of the historic sashes, is a member of the bi-partisan Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. To commemorate the 100th year anniversary of women’s right to vote, a coin with some of the amazing women suffragists will be minted. […]
Penny Nance: White House Listening Session (Includes Video)
Our CEO and President Penny Nance was invited to attend a listening session on Vaping at the White House with President Trump. Watch as Penny Nance Introduces herself to the President and mentions our CWA Family: Watch as our CEO and President Penny Nance makes her comments to President Trump about the Vaping Issue: See […]
Tell Congress No to Funding Pro-Abortion Groups Overseas
Concerned Women for America opposes funding abortion oversees. Another Christmas shutdown looms over Capitol Hill. This week a Continuing Resolution moved the spending expiration deadline to December 20. This delay does not remedy serious and real problems in the appropriations process, like the Senate FY 2020 State-Foreign Operations (SFOPS) bill that would undermine pro-life gains […]
For America (Day 109)
O Lord, our God, You are great! All Your works are done in wisdom, They are perfect and beyond reproach. Who can pass judgment over you? There is none like You; You have no equal. You are clothed with splendor and majesty, You dwell in light, and in You there is no darkness. The foundations […]
Democrats Playing Election-Year Politics with the Violence Against Women Act
CWA’s Vice President of Government Relation, Doreen Denny wrote the following Op-Ed about the Violence Against Women Act. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Dianne Feinstein (D-California) spent months collaborating on a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Their attempts to bring bipartisanship back to the process after the House majority rejected such collaboration were […]