House Passes Syrian Refugee Bill with Veto-Proof Majority

Washington, D.C. – Today the House passed a bill that would require a stricter screening process before allowing refugees into the United States. Concerned Women for America (CWA) CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “This bill is necessary for the safety of Americans and, subsequently, the safety of the world. Congress clearly […]

CWA of Washington November Action Alert – God’s Light

Dear CWA of Washington Members, “And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:5 I am so weary of hearing liberal/progressive/secularist/humanist spokesmen moan and warn about the necessity of banning any expression of our historically traditional Christian faith, values, holidays, etc. as well as restricting our other First […]

China Changes One-Child Policy: Still Oppressing Women

Washington D.C. – China has announced it will allow two children for every couple, as opposed to the country’s one-child policy that was put into place in the 1970s. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: “How pathetic that the authoritarian Communist regime in China thinks they deserve a pat […]

Paul Ryan Puts Family First: Conditions for Speaker of the House

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday night, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) announced in a press conference he would consider running for Speaker of the House, but only under specific conditions. One of the concerns Ryan brought up was how this would affect his family, saying, “I cannot and will not give up my family time.” Concerned Women […]

PRESS RELEASE: Texas Drops Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program

Washington, D.C. – Today the Texas Health and Human Services Commission decided to drop Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We applaud Gov. Abbott and the state of Texas for the great decision they made today, by ruling to drop Planned […]

Texas Drops Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program

Washington, D.C. – Today the Texas Health and Human Services Commission decided to drop Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We applaud Gov. Abbott and the state of Texas for the great decision they made today, by ruling to drop Planned […]

Abortionist Caught With Aborted Babies in His Car

Washington D.C. – Police in Michigan raided the home and office of an allegedly rogue abortion doctor Tuesday night, after containers of strong pain medication and what appears to be human tissue were found in the trunk of his car. Dr. Michael Roth, an OB/GYN who has been accused of illegal activity by patients and health authorities on multiple […]

State Leader Spotlight: Linda Thorson

We recently sat down with CWA of North Dakota Interim State Director Linda Thorson to get to know her better and find out why she chose to work with Concerned Women for America (CWA). What CWA Core Issue is your policy passion? Sexual Exploitation How did you get started with CWA? I am a CWA […]

CWALAC Not Backing Down From This Fight

Washington, DC – America’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, announced in a letter from their CEO Cecile Richards that they would no longer accept reimbursements for donating fetal tissue. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “Planned Parenthood has been in crisis management mode since the […]

Senate Votes Down Pain-Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553 54 to 42. This legislation would have protected babies from abortions after five months when babies can feel pain. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am disappointed in the intellectual dishonesty […]

First Time Senate Will Vote on Pain Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553. The United States is one of just seven countries that allow abortions past 20 weeks. The other six nations include: Canada, China, the Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Concerned Women for […]

Members of the House Oppose Iran Deal

Washington, D.C. – After hearing from their constituents about the extreme dangers posed by the Iran Nuclear Deal, the House voted yesterday and today on multiple measures to oppose it.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “The House abided by the views held by 56% of […]

CWA of Washington September Action Alert – Occupy Until He Returns

Dear CWA of Washington Member and Friend, “Occupy until I return” (KJV) or “Do business till I return” (NKJV) is the mandate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ expressed in the parable about the ten minas (Luke 19:13).  But the citizens hated the nobleman and refused to submit to his reign.  When he returned, he […]

Senate Democrats Obstruct Iran Deal Resolution of Disapproval

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Senate Democrats filibustered and blocked a final vote on the Iranian nuclear deal. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “Senate Democrats have heard from their constituents at home and here in Washington, D.C. over the last two months. Unfortunately, party politics […]

Kentucky Clerk Released

Washington, D.C. – Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was released from jail this afternoon after  spending six days behind bars on a contempt of court charge. Davis was jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses in response to the SCOTUS’ ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges because it violates her deeply-held religious beliefs. Concerned Women for […]

Kentucky Clerk Jailed For Her Religious Beliefs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was found in contempt and jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Obergefell decision, as it violates her religious beliefs. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We support Kim Davis’ right to act according to […]