What is the “Success Sequence”?
Ohio lawmakers passed an education bill that requires public schools to include the Success Sequence in the state curriculum as a graduation requirement. So, what is this magic marker of success that lawmakers think students ought to know? It’s simple: Graduate from high school Get a job And get married before having children Lawmakers suggest […]
Every Down Syndrome Life Matters
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, prominent YouTubers with over four million followers, Jesse and Ashley Ridgway, announced on their channel that they had decided to terminate the pregnancy of their son after learning he had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. This public revelation ignited widespread debate about the ethics of selective abortion and societal treatment […]
Empowering the Next Generation: Penny Nance Inspires Missouri Students and Leaders
Recently, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri and the Young Women for America (YWA) chapter at College of the Ozarks were honored to host our CWA CEO and President, Penny Nance, for an inspiring evening of fellowship, leadership, and encouragement. During the evening, Penny encouraged the young women to pursue their goals in business, […]
Leadership Training Across Generations
I am full of hope, joy, and renewed boldness for God’s plan. Recently, I had the privilege of having Tierna D’Arcy and Hannah Faulkner, both Young Women for America (YWA) Fellows, shadow me while training one of our new Prayer/Action Chapter Leaders in Tennessee, Tammy Young. Tammy is the owner of the Tennessee International Dude […]
Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Another midterm election is upon us. Not only are all House Representatives fighting to defend their seats, but one-third of the Senate seats are back on the ballot. Republicans currently hold 53 seats in the Senate, and Democrats hold 47. Twenty-two of those Republican seats are up for reelection, and 13 of the Democrat seats […]
CWA of Colorado: Mentoring the Next Generation
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” -2 Timothy 2:2 Naomi and Ruth. Moses and Joshua. Elijah and Elisha. These relationships remind us of the lasting impact of faithful mentorship. Naomi, Moses, and Elijah invested deeply […]
CWA Supported Bill Moving Forward in California
A bill to enhance “Safe Surrender” laws in California is quickly moving through the legislature with support from Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC). Women for America of California and Young Women for America leaders have been active advocates seeing the bill through the process. Every state in America has Safe Surrender laws […]
University Decision on Abortion Pill Will Put Young, Uninformed Women at Risk
When it comes to abortion, women claim “my body, my choice” as the basis for their stance, but do they understand the weight of this statement when it relates to the abortion pill? For young adults in college, this is becoming a prevalent issue with schools like the University of Oregon ruling to dispense abortion […]
A Month of Good News: Faith Month Wrap Up
Concerned Women for America (CWA) is not ashamed of the Gospel—that’s why we celebrate Faith Month every April. In a culture that too often celebrates pride, self-identity, and selfishness, Faith Month calls Christians nationwide to live out their faith. Every year, believers from all over America come together during the month of April in prayer, worship, and […]
A Trophy Worthy of Recognition
Bigot. Transphobe. Ageist. Xenophobe. Sexist. White Supremacist. These are just a few of the names I was called while competing in collegiate forensics tournaments. Having grown up in a Christian speech and debate league in middle and high school, I was accustomed to faith and morality being a key part of our discussions; however, when […]
Do You Know the Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story ever told is the one that transforms lives and changes our present and future reality. It’s about the One who redeems and empowers you through His unconditional love—the purest, truest love beyond full comprehension. The Gospel story is of a perfect man, Jesus Christ, Who came down to our broken world. He […]
A Call to Pause in a Culture of Reaction
From the moment we wake up until the moment we lay down to sleep, we are inundated with media, information, opinions, and noise. We are given no time to process a headline or a news story before the next one demands our attention. Oftentimes, we feel an emotional pull to immediately choose a side and […]
The Women the Feminist Movement Rejects
Two weeks before The United States launched Operation Epic Fury on Iran, I sat down with my dear friend Mona Moazzazz, a former colleague, at our usual Phõ spot. Mona and her family, being of the Baháʼí faith, (centering around the oneness of humanity and importance of all religions) were persecuted and forced to flee […]
Science: An Amplifier of our Faith
“We need Jesus—whether here on Earth or orbiting the moon.” – Victor Glover, pilot on Artemis II In April 2026, the Artemis II mission flew a quarter of a million miles to the moon, did a lunar flyby, and remarkably returned with all astronauts safe and sound. This was the first time humans had visited […]
A Chance at Life
In recent years, debates surrounding abortion laws have remained some of the most controversial and emotional discussions in American politics. Recently, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, this issue came to the forefront with the introduction of House Bill 531. Unlike traditional abortion legislation, this “Born-Alive” bill did not address the legality of abortion itself. Instead, […]
CWALAC Leaders Overcome Colorado Ploys to Silence Them
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. […]
Less Activism, More Art: When Award Shows Forget Their Purpose
Recent entertainment award shows, particularly the Grammys, have shifted their focus away from honoring artistic achievement and toward political messaging. Even two weeks after the ceremony, public conversation centers less on the accomplishments and more on what celebrities said politically onstage. Award shows were once a form of escapism—a space where audiences could celebrate music, […]
Holding Biblical Truth in Tension: A Christian Case for Respecting ICE
As I stood face to face with the southern wall at Whiskey 8, a former open-air detention site in San Diego, I was met with a myriad of emotions. I felt a strange juxtaposition of gratitude, pride, and pain. The border is an extremely complex issue, and today, a very salient one as well. The […]
Young Women Speak Up for Women’s Sports
There is definitive scientific proof that males and females are biologically different. Acknowledging this reality is not about exclusion; it is about fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women and girls. Scripture reminds us that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Recognizing biological truth brings clarity, not division. […]
A Clean Slate for Trafficking Survivors
President Trump recently signed the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act–a significant piece of legislation aimed at providing long-overdue legal relief to human trafficking survivors. This law represents a meaningful step forward in recognizing the injustice many victims face even after escaping exploitation. By allowing survivors to clear criminal records for acts they were forced to commit […]