NCAA, Women’s Sports Foundation, Turn National Girls and Women’s Sports Day On Its Head
Last week, National Collegiate Athletic Association (N CAA) President Charlie Baker headlined an event at the Library of Congress to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, writes Concerned Women for America (CWA) Senior Advisor Doreen Denny in an op-ed in The Washington Times. The irony is, the NCAA, the sponsoring organization and most […]
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Concerned Women for America (CWA) was proud to partner with Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota 6th) to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. At a time when sports competitions for women are being coopted by men who believe they are women, it is imperative for Members of Congress to continue to hear the […]
States Act to Protect Women’s Sports
States Act to Protect Women’s Sports The map below indicates how state lawmakers are standing up for female athletes and acting to protect sports for women and girls on the basis of sex. Map Legend: Green – Legislation passed and signed into law. Dark Green – Legislation passed, vetoed, and veto overridden. Light Green […]
CWA-YWA Leaders Rally in Historic Stand Against Discrimination in Women’s Sports
This week, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) leaders united with a broad coalition of groups at the annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in Phoenix, Arizona, to rally in defense of dignity for women in sports. They were there to demand the NCAA protect them against […]
YWA Ambassador Macy Petty Joins Fox Business to Discuss Fairness in Women’s Sports
Young Women for America Ambassador and NCAA athlete Macy Petty joined Varney & Co. to discuss the risk of allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports. You can watch the interview below.
New Poll: Majorities of American voters reject trans-identifying male intrusion in women’s sports
In an op-ed appearing in the Washington Times, Concerned Women for America Senior Advisor Doreen Denny reports on the latest poll from The Center Square showing majorities of American voters across the spectrum rejecting trans-identifying male intrusion in women’s sports. Meanwhile, the NCAA and Biden Administration continue to force policies denying the equal rights of female […]
World Unites at ICONS Summit To Defend the Future of Women’s Sports
One year ago, the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) was founded as an organic uprising against the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) rostering Lia (formerly Will) Thomas on the women’s swimming team. One of its founders had a daughter swimmer in the NCAA Ivy League Conference who was forced to compete against Thomas. Thomas broke […]
Gov. Greg Abbott Holds “Save Women’s Sports Act” Ceremony
For Immediate Release August 7, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: CWA of Texas and NCAA Athlete Macy Petty Joins Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for “Save Women’s Sports Act” Ceremony New law requires college athletes in the state to compete in sports based on their sex at birth Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women […]
Save Women’s Sports with Riley Gaines and YWA Clemson
On Wednesday, April 19, the Young Women for America (YWA) Chapter at Clemson University hosted 12x NCAA All-American swimmer and Independent Women’s Forum Spokeswoman Riley Gaines to speak on the importance of keeping female sports for females only. Riley shared her experience of national titles and achievement recognition being stolen from her by male swimmer […]
House Passes the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) and other House Republican leaders held a press conference after passing legislation banning transgender women from participating in women’s and girls’ schools’ sports leagues that receive federal funding by a vote of 219-203. Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President, Penny Nance, and Young Women for America and NCAA volleyball player, […]
College Athlete Macy Petty to Join Speaker McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports Bill
For Immediate Release April 20, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: College Athlete Macy Petty to Join Speaker McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports Bill “Protection for Women and Girls in Sports Act” will ensure female sports are protected under Title IX and expose unfair treatment against male athletes “identifying” as female. Washington, D.C. – […]
From Title IX To Title None, Biden Kills Women’s Sports And Safety
In her latest article in The Federalist, Concerned Women for America Senior Advisor Doreen Denny warns of what Biden’s proposed Title IX rule will mean for female athletes: “Biden is putting the final nail in the coffin of Title IX for women’s sports. “Under President Joe Biden’s pernicious proposed rule announced last week, female athletes […]
Gov. Doug Burgum Signs Protecting Women’s Sports Bills into Law
For Immediate Release April 11, 2023 Contact: Linda Thorson (701) 331-9792 MEDIA ADVISORY: Protecting Female Athletes in North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Signs Protecting Women’s Sports Bills into Law Bismarck, North Dakota – Today, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed two bills into law banning transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports at the K-12 and […]
Missouri Senate Passes Save Women’s Sports Act
The State Senate passed the Save Women’s Sports Act SB39, sponsored by Holly Thompson Rehder (R-District 127), with a vote of 25-8. Now the fight for female athletes will go to the Missouri House of Representatives. About the Save Women’s Sports Act This act prohibits a private school, public school district, public charter school, or […]
Colorado’s Women’s Sports Bill Update
Yesterday, on the declared Gay and Lesbian and Trans Day at the Capitol, the State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee defeated HB23-1098, the Women’s Rights in Athletics bill. I was present at the hearing representing your voice, and my written testimony in support of the bill was submitted for the record. The defeat of HB23-1098 […]
Out Now: National Girls & Women in Sports Day with Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield
On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Young Women for America leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield joined Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-California) on a panel with fellow female athletes to share their stories about being forced to compete against biological males. Shortly after the panel, Macy and Chloe joined Concerned Women […]
Young Women for America Joins Speaker McCarthy in Celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
To commemorate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Young Women for America leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield were invited by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to tell their stories about competing against biological males in their field. Both were honored to be with Members of Congress to bring this growing problem to […]
Women’s Group Endorses Legislation to Protect Female Athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day
For Immediate Release February 1, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: Women’s Group Endorses Legislation to Protect Female Athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day Prevents males from stealing their trophies, their scholarships, and advancement in sports Washington, D.C. – On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Concerned Women for America Legislative […]
YWA Leaders to Join House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports
For Immediate Release January 31, 2023 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY: YWA Leaders to Join House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Champion Women’s Sports Will expose unfair treatment of female athletes Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 1, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) leaders Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield […]
Nance: NCAA’s New President Must Rescue Women’s Sports
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 15, 2022 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected](703) 282-7320 NCAA’s New President Must Rescue Women’s Sports Appointment of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker gives female athletes hope Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) applauded the appointment of outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, to head the National Collegiate Athletic Association […]