Illinois House to Vote on Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
The Cannabis Penalties Bill, HB 218, would replace criminal penalties with a $100 fine. Opening hearings on HB 218 in the House Restorative Justice Committee began on February 20 and will reconvene on February 26, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. in the Capitol Building Room 122B. If passed the bill would eliminate the possibility of arrest […]
Former Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization Is Harming America
In an exclusive interview, Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) CEO and President, talks with Bill Bennett, former drug czar, and co-author Robert A. White, Esq. They discuss Bennett and White’s latest book, Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana is Harming America.
21st Century Wilberforce Initiative
CWA CEO & President Penny Nance interviews former Congressman Frank Wolf on a new effort for Christians in Iraq.
February 3 Action Alert – Wall of Separation
WALL OF SEPARATION One of CWA’s goals is to educate our members so that they are able to educate others on vital principles that help guide our lives. With that goal in mind, I share the following from recent “American Minute” articles written by William Federer. The issue of religious liberty is often misunderstood because […]
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senate Banking focuses on Iran Nuclear Threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on the necessity of Iran sanctions. A mark-up is scheduled to follow on Thursday regarding the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015.
One Step Forward and One Step Back in the Fight to End Abortions
The March for Life is always a somber event, even as we celebrate the enormous support for life in recent years. We march to remember the more than 56 million lives lost to abortion since the horrendous Roe v. Wade decision and to keep reminding the nation that we are better than this.
BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear Marriage Cases
Washington, D.C. – The following quote can be attributed to Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America, the nations largest public policy women’s organization, on the news that the Supreme Court will soon hear several cases regarding same-sex marriage
CWA Applauds Introduction of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Trent Franks (R-AZ) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Republican Victory in Senate Sets Stage for Antiabortion Push in 2015
Planned Legislation Would Ban Procedure After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy; Abortion-Rights Backers Say Effort Aimed at Striking Down Roe v. Wade
Coalition Fights Lands Deal in Defense Authorization
In a backroom deal between House and Senate leaders, the National Women’s History Museum bill was included as part of the lands package and slipped into the National Defense Authorization (NDAA).
CWALAC CEO and President Praises Congress’ Passage of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee applauds Congress for final passage of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act (S.2673). Senator Blunt (R-Missouri), one of the sponsors of S. 2673, states that the bill, “Authorizes an increase of $200 million in the value of U.S. weapons held in Israel, to a total of […]
BREAKING: Congress Considering Sneaking The National Women’s History Museum into the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee has learned that Congress is considering including the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
CWA Responds to Terror Attack in Jerusalem: Protecting Israel – Cornerstone for 2016 Presidential Nomination
Washington, D.C. – Four innocent people, including three Americans with dual U.S.- Israeli citizenship, were murdered in Tuesday morning’s horrific terrorist attack in Jerusalem. The continued violence in Israel and constant turmoil in the Middle East makes a clear and comprehensive foreign policy agenda a must for any potential conservative presidential candidate. In a piece in […]
Sixth Circuit Marriage Decision “A Model” for Every Judge
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled that marriage laws upholding the traditional definition of marriage between one man and one woman do not violate the U.S. Constitution.
CEO of Concerned Women for America: “Candidates That Held up ‘War on Women’ (Fluke, Davis, Udall) All Lost in 2014 Midterm Elections”
Washington, D.C.- Concerned Women for America President and CEO, Penny Nance, responds to the wave of conservative females elected in 2014 midterm elections:
The End of the War on Women
The Democrat’s “War on Women” is a war no more. That is a good thing. If you or anyone you know still had the slightest inclination to think that the Democrat’s silly little strategy of demonizing conservative women to appease abortion activists was a good idea, it all dissipated with every vote cast tonight.
North Dakota Election Update
Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President, joined CWA’s North Dakota State Director, Janne Myrdal, by phone for an election update.
PRESS RELEASE: North Dakota Supreme Court Rejects Pro-Abortion Advocates Challenge to Pro-Life Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT Alison Howard 202-266-4816 [email protected] North Dakota Supreme Court Rejects Pro-Abortion Advocates Challenge to Pro-Life Law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Dakota’s highest court overturned a decision by Judge Wickham Corwin invalidating legislation passed to protect women by ensuring that abortion-causing drugs are used according to their FDA-approved […]
Out of State Money Threatening Life and Legislation in North Dakota
The late Chuck Colson once said, “Politics is downstream from culture.” And when it comes to the abortion issue, truer words were never spoken.
CWA Takes Issue with Congressional Candidate’s Mean Characterizations
Washington, D.C. — According to multiple news sources, South Carolina GOP candidate Anthony Culler wrote in a lengthy Facebook post that same-sex couples are “gremlins,” “bullies,” and a “pestilence that has descended on our society.” Culler, positioned in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District race, posted that “Same-sex couples that seek to destroy our way of […]