Women’s Sports Advocate Rep. Laurel Libby Gets Relief from the Supreme Court
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction reinstating Maine State Representative Laurel Libby’s voting rights in the state legislature. This decision came after the Democratic-led Maine House censured Libby until she issued a public apology for her Facebook post fighting to keep women sports for women only. Libby refused to […]
Women for America Podcast: Behind the Scenes of the Trump Administration
Join CEO and President Penny Nance, and Executive Vice President Annabelle Rutledge for a behind-the-scenes conversation with CWA’s Legislative team breaking down the behind-the-scenes of President Trump’s accomplishments these first two weeks of his second term.They will be joined by COO and General Counsel Mario Diaz, Senate Legislative Strategist Maggie McKneely, and House Legislative Strategist […]
Women for America Podcast: Women’s Sports
In this episode of Women for America, we explore the latest developments from the NCAA Convention and the ongoing fight for women in sports. With Legislative Strategist Macy Petty, CEO and President Penny Nance discuss the challenges, triumphs, and role of politics in shaping the future of women’s athletics. From the halls of Congress to […]
Women for America Podcast: The 119th Congress Analysis
The 119th Congress: New Members, Bills, and the Fight for Women’s Sports with Macy & Maggie In this episode, CEO and President Penny Nance dives into the shifting landscape of U.S. politics with CWA legislative strategists Macy Petty and Maggie McKneely as they break down the 119th Congress. From introducing new bills to navigating the […]
CWA Stands Up for Women in Title IX Meeting with Biden Administration Officials
Concerned Women for America (CWA) policy experts met with representatives from the United States Department of Education (ED) and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within the Executive Office of the President to express our strong opposition to OIRA’s review of an ED’s proposed rule […]
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 […]
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 […]
NCAA’s Callous Indifference to Female Athletes
In her latest op-ed posted at FOXNews.com, Doreen Denny, Concerned Women for America Senior Advisor, takes the new president of the NCAA to task following his first appearance on Capitol Hill. “Charlie Baker made one thing crystal clear: he has no intention of correcting the policies of the failed era of Mark Emmert, which have […]
CWA Supports Female Athletes Urging NCAA to Back Off Activism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2020 Contact: Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations, (202)420-1491, [email protected] Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) joined partners in the fight to Save Women’s Sports supporting a letter to the NCAA Board of Governors signed by over 300 current and former NCAA and professional female athletes, including […]