The Breath of Life: A Christological Case for Fetal Personhood

The question of abortion hinges on the personhood of the preborn. Science confirms that life begins at conception—but what defines human personhood? Can we call the preborn persons, or are they merely non-person ‘fetuses’ with only a conceptual capacity for eventual personhood? If the former, abortion ends a life, but not a human one. If […]

Reclaiming the Family Unit that Built America

This Thanksgiving, as we gather to share in the abundance of our nation’s harvest, we are reminded of a sobering reality: the very foundation that once sustained our society—the nuclear family—is eroding. Were the Pilgrims to witness our modern-day America, would they recognize the nation they discovered? Or would they question how the family unit, […]

CWA and YWA of Virginia Fight for Life

Pray. Educate. Advocate. This is the model our grassroots leaders follow.  Our volunteers in the Field and Young Women for America (YWA) leaders are constantly stepping out in prayer and action to promote Biblical and conservative values in their communities – we wanted to take a moment to share with you some of the incredible […]

New Exit Polls Confirm the Surprising Key Issue in the 2024 Election

The 2024 election cycle routinely ranked abortion, the border, and the economy as the most prominent issues driving voters to ballot boxes. But exit polls suggest another topic dominated voters’ minds. Concerned Women for America (CWA) found 70% of voters indicated transgender issues were an important factor in deciding their vote. The exit poll sought […]

Christian, the time to stand is now! 

Ronald Reagan gave his inaugural gubernatorial address in 1967, where offered some convicting thoughts we should never forget: “Perhaps you and I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing, and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction. It isn’t passed through by inheritance; it […]

Leader Call with Pastor Ben Palka & Pastor Wesley Welch

“The truth is church is not getting more political, politics is getting more spiritual.”– Pastor Ben Palka This quote beautifully summarizes the conversation Young Women for America (YWA) leaders had with Ben Palka and Wesley Welch, founding pastors of Kings Church D.C., on YWA’s October Leader Call. These monthly calls aim to equip leaders on specific […]

Young Women for America: Project Identity

Last weekend, Young Women for America (YWA) welcomed 28 leaders from around the nation to Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, for Project Identity: God’s Design for Sexuality in Policy and Culture. Through speakers, hands-on training, and intentional conversation, these leaders were equipped to engage within every area of society this issue […]

YWA Spotlight – October 2024

As the election approaches, our work is more important than ever. Across the country, our Young Women for America (YWA) chapters are actively hosting Voter Registration Drives, organizing Election Prayer Vigils, and engaging in meaningful conversations about the importance of voting for our values. It’s truly inspiring to see so many young women stepping up […]

CWA’s Penny Nance Calls for Action and Solidarity at October 7 Memorial

In the shadow of the Washington Monument, thousands gathered in the heart of the nation’s capital for the “Remember October 7th” memorial rally—a day of solemn remembrance, reflection, and resolve. As Israel continues to face an existential threat one year after the devastating Hamas attacks, Christians and Jews alike stood united in mourning and prayer. […]

Antisemitism Reaches Record Highs According to FBI Data

Antisemitism in the United States has reached unprecedented levels with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reporting a staggering 63% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023. The total number of incidents, 1,832, marks the highest ever recorded in U.S. history, reflecting a troubling escalation of hostility toward Jewish individuals and communities.  The 2023 State of […]

Title IX: The Fight for Truth

By Tori Brawner, YWA Ambassador at Boyce College On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX of the Educational Amendments to prevent discrimination between the two sexes in educational activities. This policy not only prohibits sex discrimination, but if a student is sexually assaulted, Title IX requires schools to take action […]

Help, There’s a Man in My Locker Room

Concerned Women for America (CWA) Government Relations Intern Rebecca Phillips joins CWA’s Southeast Engagement Coordinator Macy Petty and Young Women for America Ambassador and 31-Time All-American swimmer Kylee Alons to tell her story of having to share a locker room at her local YMCA with a 66-year-old man. Check out more Women for America podcasts here.

Scouting America: Straying from the Purpose

By Tori Brawner, YWA Ambassador at Boyce College Most people know about the Boy Scouts. If they were not involved in it themselves, they most likely know either a family member or a friend who has been. The Boy Scouts have been traditionally highly praised. It was a place where boys would learn survival and […]

Female Athletes Deserve Respect

In an op-ed published by The Daily Caller, Young Women for America Ambassador Caitlin Abbott in Oregon points out the disheartening inclusion of a male athlete in the state’s high school women’s track and field championships. “Allowing biological men to compete in female sports defeats all the hard work and effort that many women years […]

Courage begets courage on campus

In a new op-ed by Young Women for America Regional Coordinator Julia Campbell, she recounts a compelling story of young people who stood against the horrific treatment of Jews by the Nazis in the lead-up to the Holocaust and World War II.  Their acts of bravery and courage on college campuses should be an example […]

CWA and YWA Supports Israel at the USC Pro-Israel Unity March!

Am Yisrael Chai – The nation of Israel lives. Concerned Women for America (CWA) continues to lead the way in support of Israel, and against the forces of evil and terrorism. Among the horrible antisemitism on college campuses, Young Women for America (YWA) stands as a bright light of hope and life! On Wednesday, May […]

When Your College Campus Becomes a War Zone

By Allison Lind, YWA Ambassador at Marymount Manhattan On Tuesday night, April 30, the New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian protestors who had occupied Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. These are not the first arrests the NYPD has made on the campus in the past couple of weeks. The college has been overtaken […]

YWA at the California March for Life

By Emma Garrison, YWA Ambassador at College of the Sequoias On the steps of the California State Capitol building, I, alongside thousands of California citizens, gathered for a cause close to our hearts—the lives of unborn babies. On April 22, 2024, the Fourth Annual California March for Life was held to advocate for pro-life policies […]

NCAA’s Dark Secrets

As the NCAA Board of Governors meets this week, NCAA volleyball player and Young Women for America ambassador Macy Petty writes in a new op-ed: “Though the NCAA claims a priority to ‘deliver safe, fair, and inclusive competition,’ the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Rule, announced a few weeks ago, affirms protections of female […]