Meet Our Summer Intern: Faith Ozenbaugh
Hello! My name is Faith Ozenbaugh, and I am overjoyed to be a part of the Concerned Women for America (CWA) team this summer as the Donor Relations intern. I am from a small town in the Central Valley of California, where my family farms almonds. Living in Washington, D.C., has been a fun adjustment […]
Pro-Family Groups to Mitch McConnell: Disrespect for Marriage Act Is A Trap
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) unapologetically proclaims the foundation of family as the union of a man and woman in marriage who together raise children. That is why we joined pro-family groups in strongly opposing S.4556, the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” (more like the “Disrespect of Marriage Act”). We sent a […]
Gov. Wolfe Insults Female Athletes
Now that the Pennsylvania Legislature is in recess until September, I wanted to update you on the Women’s Sports Act and remind you about the upcoming Pennsylvania March for Life. Women’s Sport Act As promised, Gov. Tom Wolf (Democrat) vetoed HB972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. This bill would have provided a fair […]
Daniel Island Prayer/Action Chapter Kick-Off Meeting – Thursday, August 4
Do you, or someone you know, live in or near Daniel Island, South Carolina? Either way, please read on. Hello, I am Madison Rainey, the State Director for Concerned Women for America of South Carolina. I am very excited to announce the kick-off meeting for the newest Prayer/Action Chapter in Daniel Island to be […]
Meet Our Summer Intern: Susanna Edgecomb
Hello! My name is Susanna Edgecomb, and I’m the Government Relations Intern here at Concerned Women for America (CWA). I am from Madison, Alabama, and attend the University of Alabama. I’m a junior studying Social Work and Political Science, and after I graduate, I will then likely continue my education in graduate school. […]
Supporting Women, Promoting Life
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in June, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) have been busy working to see how a post-Roe America will look. One need we identified is making sure that pregnant women have the resources they need to carry their pregnancies to […]
Meet Our Summer Intern: Abigail DeJarnatt
Hello! I am Abigail DeJarnatt and I am thrilled to be the Young Women for America (YWA) intern at Concerned Women for America (CWA) this summer. I grew up in Northwest Arkansas in a wonderful Christian family who have helped me grow strong in my relationship with Jesus. It is truly only by the […]
State Director to Serve on Virginia Council of Women
It’s an honor and privilege to have been recently appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Council of Women. You can read the full press release here. Teresa PregnallState Director
Letter to the Editor: Respect for life
Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on overturn of Roe v. Wade was recently published in the Rapid City Journal. For those who do not have a subscription, the letter to the editor is printed below. Letter to the editor: Respect for lifeJuly 8, 2022 We are grateful for the […]
Meet Karen Pennington – Colorado’s New State Director
I am thrilled to introduce you to Karen Pennington, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) new Colorado State Director. She first engaged with CWA in the late 1980s while attending a Colorado Prayer/Action Chapter as a young mother. In 2020, after becoming very concerned about the country and the lack of conservative female voices and intentional […]
Meet Ruth Smith – Florida’s New State Director
I am thrilled to introduce you to Ruth Smith, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) new Florida State Director. Ruth is no stranger to CWA, having served as a CWA of California Prayer/Action Chapter Leader and California Area Director since the early 1990s. In her role as Area Director in California, Ruth assisted in building […]
Out Now: Protecting Title IX With Student Athletes Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield
On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Penny Nance was joined by Young Women for America leaders and athletes Macy Petty and Chloe Satterfield to discuss fair play in women’s sports. Listen to the new episode below. Check out more Concerned Women Today podcasts here.
Meet Our Summer Intern: Paige Nelson
Hi all! My name is Paige Nelson, and I have the pleasure of being Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) Media and Communications intern this summer! I am so blessed to be in the presence of women who embody Biblical values first and talk policy second. I am from the small town of Arlington, Washington, […]
4th of July Praise
On behalf of Concerned Women for America of Maine, I wish you a happy 4th of July! I love the quote of Dwight D. Eisenhower, “Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut […]
California March for Life and Lobby Day
Concerned Women for America (CWA) of California participated in the California March for Life. We also hosted a pre-March prayer vigil and lobbied on pro-life issues. Read my write on the March and prayer vigil here. Below are more pictures from the day. Marlo TuckerState Director
CWA of Virginia Hosts Chapter Leader Gathering
Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia hosted Prayer/Action Chapter Leaders from around the Commonwealth for a time of fellowship and encouragement, to discuss our She Prays She Votes – Get Out The Vote efforts for the 2022 election and to learn about the legislative process here in Virginia. We are so grateful for […]
Here’s Why Fathers Matter on this Father’s Day
By Mattie Harris, University of Arkansas PhD student in Education PolicyYoung Women for America Ambassador “What did the plumber say to the singer? … He said, ‘You have nice pipes, ma’am.’” This joke falls into the classification of dad jokes, and I’m sure that we’ve all heard our fair share of them. As one father, […]
Gender and Sexuality Issues and Critical Race Theory Conference
Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri invites you to the Gender and Sexuality Issues and Critical Race Theory Conference Saturday, July 16, in Nevada, Missouri. These are two issues hitting the Christian community hard. This event will provide a Biblical worldview approach to these issues. Men, women, and teens are invited to attend. […]
Action Needed-We Must Stop Infanticide in California
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) continues to strongly oppose AB 2223. You can read my previous alert concerning AB 2223 here. Our collective opposition to AB 2223 sent a powerful message to bill author Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-District 15), causing her to adjust the “infanticide” language. The bill text, “perinatal death due to pregnancy related […]
Abortion on Demand Act Defeated! Thank you!
In an email sent yesterday, we asked you to contact your Senators and urge them to oppose S. 4132, the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). Your engagement was successful! On Wednesday afternoon, the WHPA failed to receive the 60 votes necessary to end debate on the Senate floor and advance to final passage. […]