CWA Applauds Final Passage of Debbie Smith Act

  CWA Applauds Final Passage of Debbie Smith Act   WASHINGTON, DC – Last night the U.S. Senate completed action on a 5-year reauthorization of the Debbie Smith Act, a vital program first enacted in 2004 to help states and localities end the backlog of untested DNA evidence, specifically sexual assault kits. Before final passage […]

Volunteers Needed for Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Program

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Prayer moves the hand of God in the affairs of this nation!  In fact, we are commanded to pray for those in authority. 1 Timothy 2:1 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may […]

Lafayette Chapter Hosts Memorable Christmas Event

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Louisiana’s Lafayette Prayer/Action Chapter wrapped up a remarkable year with a special Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 6, attended by local and state officials, CWA of Louisiana leaders from across the state, and enthusiastic members and guests. Leaders recapped CWA of Louisiana activities in 2019, highlighted a CWA core […]

Garrison and Traficant: Anti-Semitism is on the Rise

Concerned Women for America’s International Affairs team consisting of Dr. Shea Garrison and Ashley Traficant, published an article in The Hill showcasing how Anti-semitism is on the rise throughout the world. “Jeremy Corbyn, the soon-to-be former leader of the U.K.’s Labour Party, was defeated in a landslide election last week. But while Corbyn announced his resignation and […]

America Stands with Hong Kong

Last Sunday, 800,000 protestors took to the streets of Hong Kong, the largest pro-democracy demonstration yet. The number of demonstrators has steadily increased since the start of the protests six months ago with no sign of slowing down. This movement is so significant that despite ongoing trade negotiations with China, the Trump administration entered the […]

Concerned Women for America (LAC) Condemns House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote

Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved both articles of impeachment against President Trump. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America LAC, has this to say: The 23 members approving of this malicious partisan impeachment vote have done great damage to our country today. Concerned Women for America (CWA) supporters from around the country […]

CWA LAC Applauds Trump Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism and BDS on College Campuses

President Trump will combat anti-Semitism on college campuses by signing an executive order enabling the government to withhold federal funds from universities allowing anti-Semitic activity. This order recognizes anti-Semitism as discrimination against Jews as a race or based on national origin, not only as a religious group, and a violation of U.S. Civil Rights. Concerned […]

Don’t Miss Out! Help Keep Kids First!

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Dear South Dakota Friends, We are pleased that one of Gov. Noem’s priorities this year is to encourage more families to provide a loving home to children as foster parents. There is an urgent need for foster families and the Governor is allocating funds for training and other helpful resources for prospective foster parents. Once […]

On Human Rights Day, We Need to Protect our Young Women and Girls

Human Rights Day is a yearly celebration to remember the importance and necessity of the protection of unalienable rights. Today we call for the end of violence against women and girls and the protection of their basic human rights. Read Statement Here on Human Rights Day.

Calls Needed to Stop Therapy Ban

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Time-sensitive – calls needed by Friday, December 6. The City of St. Louis is considering passing a ban on therapy for a minor who is not comfortable with same-sex attraction or has gender identity issues. Here are the facts: BB152 has been filed by St. Louis Alderwoman, Christine Ingrassia. BB152 prohibits medical and mental healthcare providers from […]

Are You an Encourager? Encouragers are Needed!

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“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”  I Timothy 2:1 Dear CWA of South Dakota Friends, More “encouragers” are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the […]

Will You Step Up to Protect Your Children?

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“Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them.” Ephesians 5:11 (NLT) We watched social media in horror as the Austin Independent School District defied parents in the district by adopting K-12 sex-ed materials that offend the dignities of conservative families. I have been asked repeatedly what can […]

Join CWA of Kansas for a Candlelight Prayer Walk at the State Capitol

Please join Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Kansas for a Candlelight Prayer Walk for Life.  Capitol City Commission, Family Policy Alliance, Kansans for Life, and Catholic Charities will be joining us. Date: December 12, 2019 Time: 4:30 p.m. Where:  Kansas State Capitol, located at SW 8th Avenue and SW Van Buren Street, Topeka. We […]

Penny Nance: White House Listening Session (Includes Video)

Our CEO and President Penny Nance was invited to attend a listening session on Vaping at the White House with President Trump. Watch as Penny Nance Introduces herself to the President and mentions our CWA Family: Watch as our CEO and President Penny Nance makes her comments to President Trump about the Vaping Issue: See […]

Tell Congress No to Funding Pro-Abortion Groups Overseas

Concerned Women for America opposes funding abortion oversees. Another Christmas shutdown looms over Capitol Hill.  This week a Continuing Resolution moved the spending expiration deadline to December 20. This delay does not remedy serious and real problems in the appropriations process, like the Senate FY 2020 State-Foreign Operations (SFOPS) bill that would undermine pro-life gains […]

Democrats Playing Election-Year Politics with the Violence Against Women Act

CWA’s Vice President of Government Relation, Doreen Denny wrote the following Op-Ed about the Violence Against Women Act. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Dianne Feinstein (D-California) spent months collaborating on a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Their attempts to bring bipartisanship back to the process after the House majority rejected such collaboration were […]

Update on Palatine School District Transgender Policy

Palatine School District Votes in Favor of Unrestricted  Transgender Access in Public School Locker Rooms   Last month, I wrote you about a special meeting of the Palatine School District to consider opening restrooms, locker rooms, showers, etc. to those of the opposite sex.  I wanted to provide you a quick update as to the […]

The UN Is Pushing Abortion On Developing Countries, But The Trump Administration Is Fighting Back

CWA’s Vice President for International Affairs, Dr. Shea Garrison, wrote the following Op-Ed published in the Daily Caller. Once again, the United Nations is pushing abortion into developing countries under the guise of “accelerating” progress for women. And once again, the Trump administration is fighting back. Backed by Western organizations and money, the U.N. Population […]