Legislative Policy/Issues

A comprehensive policy platform document that articulates FPIW’s positions on 30 major policy areas affecting families and the public square, grounded in biblical worldview principles. It serves as both an advocacy document and a recruitment tool for the “Defender” movement.

Key Policy Areas Covered

The booklet addresses:

• Individual Freedom – Freedom from tyranny, trafficking, and indoctrination
• Public Safety – Law enforcement and community protection
• Legal Immigration – Lawful, orderly immigration policy
• Environmental Stewardship – Balanced development and conservation
• Property Rights – Protection from government overreach and abuse
• Quality Education – School choice, parental authority, curriculum integrity
• Parental Rights – Freedom from government mandates on child-rearing
• Healthcare Freedom – Religious liberty for medical professionals and institutions
• Election Integrity – Ballot security and voter rights protection
• Tax Control – Reduction of tax burden on citizens
• Affordable Housing – Streamlined permitting and diverse housing options
• Efficient Energy – Balanced approach to reliable, affordable, sustainable energy
• Effective Transportation – Infrastructure investment and grid maintenance
• Homelessness Response – Drug recovery-first approach before housing assistance
• Addiction Recovery – Structured treatment, accountability, and public safety
• Religious Liberty – Freedom to worship and live out faith publicly
• Biblical Marriage – Marriage as one man and one woman
• Protect Life – Protection from conception to natural death
• Strong Families – Support for marriage, children, and family stability
• Judicial Integrity – Impartial courts and faithful application of law
• Criminal Justice – Proportionate penalties and opportunities for restoration
• School Safety – Protection from violence, exploitation, and ideological harm
• Food Security – Safe, nutritious, and accessible food for all communities
• Community Stability – Local order, virtue, and neighborly responsibility
• Economic Opportunity – Free enterprise, honest markets, and dignified work
• Jobs & Business – Entrepreneurship, worker protection, and innovation
• Technology & Privacy – Innovation with strong data and civil-liberty safeguards
• Military & Veterans – Lifelong care for those who risk their lives in service
• Higher Education – Truth-seeking institutions free from ideological coercion
• Environmental Disasters – Preparedness, relief, and care for affected communities

Organization & Structure

• Biblical Foundation: Each policy position includes a scriptural basis (NKJV)
• Operation Defend Washington: Multi-level strategy (individual → leader → community → county → state)
• Defender Commitment: PRAY → SIGN → VOTE → ENGAGE → RECRUIT
• Grassroots Focus: Emphasis on citizen engagement through initiatives, referendums, and candidate support

Key Statistics & Mobilization Data

• 425,000 currently mobilized citizens and strategic partners
• 7-2.4 million potential Defender voters in Washington
• 250,000-450,000 potential Defender signers for initiatives/referendums
• Eastern Washington signing power: 552,705 (enough to overturn “unconstitutional” Olympia laws)

Constitutional Powers Emphasized

The booklet emphasizes Washington citizens’ reserved powers:

• Initiative (propose bills/laws independent of legislature)
• Referendum (approve/reject legislative acts)

Call to Action

Recruitment focus on becoming a Defender through:

• Prayer for the public square
• Signing initiatives and referendums
• Voting for biblical worldview candidates
• Engaging during legislative sessions
• Recruiting others to join the movemenr