Friends,

What happens when a state tries to shield dangerous medical practices from accountability?

In our latest episode of The SoCon Report, Craig DeRoche sits down with Shawn Hyland, director of advocacy for the New Jersey Family Policy Center, to pull back the curtain on a pair of “shield law” bills moving fast through the New Jersey legislature.

These bills wouldn’t just shield certain medical providers from accountability. They would put YOU at legal risk — pastors, journalists, advocates, everyday citizens — simply for speaking out. A fourth-degree crime. Civil damages. Court fees. Just for saying the wrong thing about the wrong organization.

Craig and Shawn also discuss:
• Why New Jersey is becoming a destination state for irreversible gender procedures on minors
• How Planned Parenthood is expanding into “gender care”
• The growing backlash against late-term abortion laws in New Jersey
• Why young Christians are stepping up in surprising ways

Most importantly, they share why there’s still hope and how people of faith can make a difference before it’s too late.

If you live in New Jersey, or know someone who does, visit or share NJFPC.org to learn more and contact state legislators today.

No matter what state you live in, you can visit FamilyPolicyAlliance.com/allies to connect directly with your state Family Policy Council. We want you to get equipped and join the movement defending life, protecting children and advancing biblical values through civic engagement.

Watch the full conversation and hear what the media won’t tell you.

Dear Friends, 

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. 

Their courage and sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy today and remind us of the extraordinary cost of liberty. We are deeply grateful for the generations of Americans who selflessly served and laid down their lives to protect our country and preserve freedom for others. 

On May 31, 1982 at Arlington National Cemetery, Ronald Reagan said, 

“The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden. And just as they whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we—in a less final, less heroic way—be willing to give of ourselves.”

As we reflect this Memorial Day, may we never take these sacrifices for granted. We also extend our gratitude and prayers to the men and women who continue to serve our nation today, along with the military families who support them. 

From all of us at Family Policy Alliance, we wish you and your family a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day. 

With gratitude,
The Family Policy Alliance Team

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend, Family Policy Alliance, alongside members of our state Family Policy Councils and Statesmen Academy^® alumni, joined thousands of Americans on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Rededicate250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.

It was an incredible day of prayer, worship, and encouragement during America’s historic 250th year.

Hearing from leaders like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump, alongside pastors, worship leaders, and believers from across the country, served as a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, prayer, and courageous leadership in our nation.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined in prayer, whether in Washington or from your own church, home, or community.

As we move through this important year in our nation’s history, we invite you to continue praying for America, for our leaders, and for the next generation of courageous men and women stepping forward to serve.

Your support also helps Family Policy Alliance continue equipping and training leaders through initiatives like:

• Statesmen Academy
• School Board Academy
• Christians Engaged Academy
• And our work alongside Family Policy Councils across the country

Thank you for standing with us!

Gratefully,

Aubrey Grasz
Director, Communications

Dear Supporters,

Last night, the U.S. Supreme Court extended a stay allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to continue being shipped through the mail nationwide while legal challenges continue.

At Family Policy Alliance, we are deeply disappointed by this decision.

Women deserve real medical care, not dangerous abortion drugs delivered by mail with little to no medical oversight or any in-person medical evaluations.

These mail-order abortion drugs also place vulnerable women at greater risk, including victims of coercion, abuse, and trafficking. Americans deserve to know the truth: chemical abortions are often accompanied by serious physical and emotional dangers that are conveniently minimized, underreported, or ignored altogether.

Abortion drugs like mifepristone are now the leading form of abortions in the United States, accounting for more than 60-65% of all abortions. It is past time for this tragedy to end.

Family Policy Alliance will continue working alongside pro-life organizations and our state Family Policy Councils across the country to strengthen protections for women, unborn children, and families.

Today, we invite you to stand for life with us:

• Pray for women, unborn children, and families.
• Learn more about our After Roe efforts to help states protect women and unborn children from dangerous mail-order abortion drugs.
• Connect with your state Family Policy Council to see how you can help save the lives of the pre-born.

For life,

Craig DeRoche

Dear Friends,

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Continental Congress declared May 17, 1776, a national day of “fasting, humiliation, and prayer” as America stood at the dawn of independence.

Now, as our nation marks 250 years since our founding, believers across the country are once again being invited to humble ourselves before God and pray for America.

This Sunday, May 17, Americans will gather in Washington, D.C. and across the nation for Rededicate 250, a national day of prayer, worship, thanksgiving, and renewal.

Centered on gratitude for the first 250 years of American freedom and prayer for the next 250 years to come, the gathering will feature worship, military tributes, and messages from faith leaders and public servants including Speaker Mike Johnson, Dr. Ben Carson, Franklin Graham, Chris Tomlin, Eric Metaxas, and many others.

Family Policy Alliance and Foundation are honored to help spread the word about this special day. We encourage you to join in however you can:

• Pray and fast on May 17 for wisdom, unity, renewal, and freedom in America
• Share this with your pastor, church, family, and friends
• Attend in Washington, D.C., if you are able

At a time of division and uncertainty, what could happen if millions of Americans paused to seek God together once again?

As President Trump wrote in his proclamation declaring 2026 a Year of Celebration and Rededication, this is a time to “reflect on our abundant blessings, pray for our country and our people, and rededicate ourselves as one Nation under God.”

We hope you will be part of this historic day.

Learn more or register at Rededicate250.org

For faith, family, and freedom,

Craig DeRoche

President & CEO

What would you do if the state took your child… and you had no say in where they went?

In this special episode of The SoCon Report, Grace Youngson sits down with Charles Smith to share his firsthand account of how the state of Connecticut removed his 14-year-old daughter from his home and placed her with a same-sex couple after disagreements over gender identity.

What followed raises serious questions about parental rights and the role of government in families’ lives.

Charles walks through what happened and how it unfolded, including:

• How schools and counselors influenced his daughter’s beliefs
• What led to state intervention and loss of custody
• How his family went years without contact
• What ultimately happened when his daughter turned 18

This is not a distant issue. It’s happening to families today.

Watch the full conversation to hear his story and understand what’s at stake, then learn how you can help can help protect children and support policies that put families first: familypolicyalliance.com/help-not-harm.

What if the future of America could be measured by one simple question: are families still staying together?

In this week’s episode of The SoCon Report, we take a closer look at the Family Structure Index, an annual report just released from our ally in Ohio, The Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), and what it reveals about where our country is headed.

The findings are hard to ignore.

Across the U.S., family stability is declining. Fewer adults are getting married. Fewer children are growing up with married parents. And more families are choosing to move to places where they believe their children will have a better chance to thrive.

So what does that actually mean for the future of our nation?

In this conversation, Craig sits down with Mike Andrews, executive director of communications from CCV to walk through the data, why it matters, and what can be done to turn things around.

Because this isn’t just about policy. It’s about what’s changing in our communities and what we do about it.

Watch the full conversation to see what the data shows and how your state compares.

Then take a minute to connect with your state’s Family Policy Council and find out how you can help strengthen families where you live.

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• LISTEN to the audio podcast.
• VIEW and SUBSCRIBE to our family of podcasts.

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Dear Friends,

In less than two weeks, believers from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. to read the Bible aloud, cover to cover, at the Museum of the Bible.

America Reads the Bible will be a historic event, and we want you, our faithful supporters, to be there with us! You’ll join nearly 500 readers from all walks of life, Ambassador Mike Huckabee, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Candace Cameron Bure, Danny Gokey, John and Lisa Bevere and many more!

At Family Policy Alliance Foundation, we believe you are a vital part of this mission. And it is not too late to join us.

Here’s how you can take part:

• Attend in person: Join us in D.C. for the Opening Celebration on April 18, or any day of the Scripture reading from April 19-25.
• Watch from anywhere: Livestream it with your family, church, neighbors, or small group
• Pray for our nation to turn back to the authority of the Bible in our 250^th year

This is a powerful opportunity to come together, honor God’s Word, and pray for our nation.

We hope you will be part of it!

With gratitude,

Bunni Pounds
Visionary – America Reads the Bible
President – Christians Engaged​

Dear Friends, 

As we reflect on Holy Week, we are reminded of the incredible sacrifice of Good Friday and the hope we celebrate on Easter Sunday. 

Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we have new life and lasting hope. 

As Scripture reminds us in Luke 24:6, “He is not here; He has risen.”  

We wanted to share a short Easter message with you as we remember what this season means and how grateful we are for your continued support of Family Policy Alliance. 

Thank you for standing with us in this work. Your prayers, generosity, and commitment make a difference every day. 

Wishing you and your family a joyful and hope-filled Easter. 

He is risen. He is risen indeed. 

Blessings,

Aubrey Grasz
Director of Communications, Family Policy Alliance 

A major Supreme Court victory was handed down today. 

In an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, the Court ruled in favor of free speech, religious freedom, and the right to seek talk therapy aligned with one’s beliefs. 

Family Policy Alliance was part of this win. 

Since 2013, alongside our network of state Family Policy Councils, we have worked to oppose unconstitutional bans on talk therapy. In this case, we filed a key amicus brief with Summit Ministries and Colson Center in support of Kaley Chiles. 

Colorado had banned certain voluntary talk therapy conversations, claiming they were “conduct,” not speech. The Supreme Court made it clear: talk therapy is speech and it is protected. The government cannot censor private conversations between a counselor and client. 

Why this decision matters: 

• Protects free speech, even in private conversations  

• Defends religious freedom  

• Ensures people can seek care aligned with their beliefs  

This victory was years in the making, and it would not have happened without faithful supporters like you. 

Please continue to stand with us: 

• Pray for continued protection of our First Amendment freedoms  

• Forward this email or share this victory with others on social media 

• Support Family Policy Alliance as we keep fighting for families  

For freedom,

Craig DeRoche,
President & CEO Family Policy Alliance