State Department announces United States’ departure from UNESCO
Washington, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. State Department announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the end of 2018 due to UNESCO’s continued anti-Israel bias. The United States would remain a nonmember observer state, being privy to discussions on culture, education, science, and communication. Penny Nance, CEO […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Why a 20-Week Ban?
Are you still not sure what “20 weeks of gestation” means when it comes to pregnancy and abortion? Here’s an excerpt from the “15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy” video at BabyCenter.com. [Audio Clip] Between 15 and 20 weeks, your baby will more than double in size. His nerves are connecting his brain to […]
Capitol Hill Brief — An Impassioned Plea
Representative Martha Roby from Alabama spoke passionately for the unborn as the House considered the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Here’s a clip: [Audio Clip] Rep. Martha Roby: We’re here to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves; we’re here to defend those who can’t defend themselves. Our bill seeks to […]
Pain-Capable Bill Passes in the House – Pray it Will Pass in the Senate!
Dear Friend, We are pleased that H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last week on October 3, by a vote of 237-189. It is now in the Senate. We praise God that President Trump has stated that he will sign this bill into law if it […]
October 11 Action Alert – For Such a Time as This
Dear CWA of Washington Member, Autumn greetings to you! After a short hiatus from my Concerned Women for America (CWA) role in August, I was off to attend the CWA Leadership Training Conference in September. The conference’s theme was “Our history lies before us … For such a time as this.” This quote is a […]
Defend Life – Encourage Sen. Heitkamp to Represent North Dakotans
Will you help protect life? Micah’s Law/Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H.R. 36, has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and now will be considered in the U.S. Senate. Our North Dakota senators need to hear from us! One of the co-sponsors, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), testified, “At five month gestational age, babies […]
For America (Day 84)
Gracious Father, How glorious are your works! The colors of the sky are such a wonderful Reflection of Your mighty deeds. There is none like You. This we know to be true and good. From sunset to sundown, may Your name Be praised in all the Earth. We give You thanks for, even in the […]
The Harvey Weinstein Scandal: Why Are So-Called Feminists Defending This Creep?
Harvey Weinstein should go sign up for the dating website OkCupid and make sure he gets that pink ribbon on his profile, branding him a feminist and supporter of Planned Parenthood. The media mogul is the ultimate bro-choicer, an adoring donor to the Democratic Party, defended by some of the left’s most powerful women. Weinstein […]
Donald J. Trump — Defender of Liberty
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Trump Administration has finally ended the Obamacare contraceptive mandate’s unconstitutional suppression of religious liberty. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say: “One of my fondest memories of working with President Trump so far is sitting in the Rose Garden as he stood strongly for religious liberty and asked […]
Planned Parenthood Promotes Abandoning the “Safe” in “Safe and Legal Abortions”
“Safe and Legal Abortion!” Hasn’t that always been the mantra of the left? Well, times have changed, and apparently “safety” has become too burdensome and restrictive. Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the state of Maine over a law, which was enacted in 1979, that requires that only medical doctors perform […]
Senator Graham to Introduce Pain Capable Bill in Senate
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Protection Act in the Senate. This legislation would make elective abortion after 20 weeks post-conception illegal and require fully born children from a failed abortion to be given medical attention. Penny Nance, CEO and President, of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee had this […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Please Join CWA
I gave you a taste yesterday of what it was like at Concerned Women for America’s 2017 Leadership Conference. The training that our leaders received was second to none, and the beautiful thing about it is that they now get to go back to their states, armed with the tools they need to make […]
Decatur School Board Deciding Radical Transgender Student Policy
The City Schools of Decatur (CSD) School Board has indicated it will have a discussion (and a possible vote) on a very dangerous transgender student policy on Tuesday, October 10. If passed, this policy will have serious implications for our students’ privacy, safety, dignity, fairness in competitive sports, and our parental rights. This attempt at […]
House of Representatives Passed Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 237-189. This legislation protects unborn children nationwide after 20-weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued the following statement […]
Capitol Hill Brief — CWA Leadership 2017
We recently held Concerned Women for America’s annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great event where conservative women from around the country came together to learn about the most pressing issues of the day from the top conservative voices in our country. We were at the Capital on Thursday, first hearing […]
CWA on the front lines of pro-family tax reform
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is encouraged by the tax reform proposals set forth by the Trump Administration. As the framework continues to be filled out, CWALAC is working tirelessly to more than double the Child Tax Credit. We believe tax reform should be pro-family, in addition to pro-growth. We are working […]
Capitol Hill Brief — The Power of Unity
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of dining with the president at the White House, alongside a small group of conservative leaders. It was a great opportunity to make your voice heard at the highest levels of government. You can rest assured I spoke to him about all our concerns and […]
For America (Day 83)
Oh Lord, behold our affliction For the suffering of our people. What sorrow afflicts us at the sight Of what is happening in our country. We groan for the victimized and terrorized At the hands of evil, unscrupulous men. Who hate the truth and the light And seek to extinguish our spirit. That they shall […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Support YWA
All week, we’ve been letting you know about Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters. We are building a foundation in our young women that will withstand the test of time. The unity we are seeing is key: [Audio Clip] Hi! This is Courtney from Missouri. My favorite thing about CWA […]
Gov. Rauner Signs Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill Into Law!
Gov. Bruce Rauner Breaks His Pledge to Veto Tax-Payer Funded Abortions. HB 40, Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill is now the law of the land. Despite having 60 days to “consider his options,”Gov. Bruce Rauner wasted no time in breaking his pledge to the pro-life community by signing his name to this evil law. Rauner […]