PRESS RELEASE: Governor Brownback’s Executive Order Fights for Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. – Governor Sam Brownback today issued Executive Order 15-05, which prohibits state government from taking any discriminatory action against any “individual clergy or religious leader” or any “religious organization” that chooses not to participate in a marriage that is inconsistent with its sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction that marriage is or […]
CWA of Washington July Action Alert – God is not mocked!
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7 The Biblical warning above is one that Christians must take seriously, along with Acts 5:29: “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said: ‘We ought to obey God rather than men…’” By a bare […]
CWA of Kansas Responds to SCOTUS Decision: Hope In Our Midst
The United States Supreme Court failed the American people once again. I was not too surprised, but very disappointed. CWA CEO and President Penny Nance said it well, “It is a sad day in America when nine unelected justices think themselves so powerful that they dare overturn the votes of millions of Americans who went […]
The Supreme Court Invalidates Millions of Votes, Imposes Same-Sex “Marriage”
Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States Supreme Court has issued its ruling on the marriage cases (Obergefell v. Hodges). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: It is a sad day in America when nine unelected justices think themselves so powerful that they dare overturn the votes […]
CWA of Kansas State Director Attends Conference in Washington, D.C.
June 18 – June 20 I attended the Road to Majority Conference in Washington, D.C. along with my husband Andy. CWA joined the Faith and Freedom Coalition in sponsoring the event. We arrived just in time to attend a legislative luncheon where we heard from Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. Ted Cruz. […]
CWA Calls for the Removal of the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina Capitol Grounds
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America stands with the people of South Carolina who call for the removal of the Confederate flag from the State Capitol. Penny Young Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “I am not a South Carolinian, but I am a proud daughter of […]
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Hospital Admitting Privileges for Abortionists
CEO and President Penny Nance quoted in breitbart.com.
CWALAC Applauds Senate Introduction of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina). Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s CEO and President, hailed the Senate’s introduction
CWALAC Celebrates Pro-Life Victory in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law requiring abortionists to have hospital admittance privileges and abortion clinics to meet the same standards as other outpatient surgical centers.
CWA National & CWA of Texas Celebrate Pro-Life Victory in Texas
“The Fifth Circuit ruled today that Texas is free to protect women during their most vulnerable moments. Provisions of HB 2 were upheld. converting the arduous work of pro-life advocates into a victory for the life of babies and the health of their mothers. Texas is safer today for women and children.” Ann Hettinger State […]
House Overwhelmingly Approves Iran Review Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the United States House passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill passed by a vote of 400-25. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, responded
CWALAC Celebrates Passage of Historic Vote in the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as we mark two years since the conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell for murder, we celebrate the House of Representatives’ historic passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Children Protection Act by a vote of 242-184,Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President, Penny Nance, made the following remarks
CWALAC Celebrates Upcoming Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C.— On behalf of our 500,000 members nationwide, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) wishes to express our support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36). Penny Nance, CWALAC’s CEO and President, said: “The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since […]
Religious Persecution in the Middle East Capitol Hill Panel
Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Erick Stakelbeck from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo. Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Dr. Walid Phares from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo. Religious Persecution in the Middle East – Penny Nance from Concerned Women for America on Vimeo. Religious Persecution in the […]
Concerned Women for America and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to Host Religious Persecution Panel
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews would like to announce their upcoming panel discussion on religious persecution in the Middle East.
Shutting the Lid on ‘Sex Box’
When Concerned Women for America (CWA) initially heard about WE tv’s racy new show, “Sex Box,” we charged into action. CWA CEO and President Penny Nance coauthored an op-ed with Melissa Henson of the Parent’s Television Council calling for the show to be pulled off the air. And now that appears to have happened.
April 16 Action Alert – Watch and Stand Fast in the Faith!
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13 “The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America… our country is in need of and ready for a spiritual renewal…” – […]
Silence the Day of Silence in Illinois
The Day of Silence, organized and promoted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), takes place this year on Friday, April 17. The Day of Silence is the king of all the numerous homosexuality-affirming activities that take place in public schools. It started in one university and then, like a cancer, metastasized to […]
War No More Panel
Check out the video of our “War No More” Panel, where we had an honest dialogue on the worn-out mantra of the “War on Women.”
March 6 Action Alert – The Faith of Our Founders
Dear CWA of Washington Members, Recently, two symbols of our nation keep coming to mind: The picture of General George Washington holding the reins of his horse while kneeling in prayer in the snow and the patriotic stars-and-stripes lapel-pin cross of Christ that clearly connects our nation’s foundation to our heritage of Biblical faith and […]