The Frontline

FPM’s Nathan Pierce discusses recent amendments to AB 1057 that make the bill worse, the increased gas tax that impacts families, and the FPM Critical Bill Tracker - a new tool for keeping bad bills straight. To access the bill tracker, visit https://fpmca.org/tracker/ For info on FPM's Government Class, visit https://fpmca.org/governmentclass/

SB 407 is moving rapidly through the Legislature, and we need your help to oppose this bill. This legislation will set a precedent and requirement for foster families that will force religious families out of the foster family pool entirely. Visit www.fpmca.org to find your legislator and get more information on the actions you can take to fight this bill.

Nathan Pierce discusses issues with YouTube hiding posts and goes over some legislative updates for this week and underlines the importance of taking action on three bills (AB 1057, AB 957, and SB 407) and discusses comments on staying vs. fleeing California from Senator Scott Wilk and Senator Brian Jones.

This week on the Frontline, Nathan is once again joined by Dr. Brian Ray of NHERI. They discuss the Washington Post's attack on homeschooling and the truth about homeschooling that Dr. Ray has found in his research, as well as the impact that homeschooling has on parental rights.

This week on the Frontline, Nathan Pierce discusses some bills that FPM is fighting in the Legislature that target parental rights and religious liberty. SB 407 and AB 1057 each violate the parental responsibility to raise their children separately from the control of the state. SB 407 goes beyond just that to force religious people looking to become foster parents to violate their convictions. Yo...

This week, Nathan gives an update on some bills that threaten parental independence and duties. These bills are on the Floor of their house of origin for a vote to move forward. Nathan will also give a summary of our first Southern California Homeschool Freedom Day that happened this last weekend. You can also learn more about the government and economics class that FPM is offering both in-person...

In this episode, Nathan will give you the latest on many of the most dangerous bills that FPM is tracking as they move from policy committees to their fiscal committees. Each stop on the way to a bill becoming law is an opportunity for bad legislation to "die". Please be in prayer for FPM and our partners as we work in Sacramento during this incredibly busy time in the Legislature. Your support ma...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan discusses some other bills that we are facing in the Legislature this session. These bills all lead to the same dangerous place: replacing the authority and care of a parent with the rule of the state government. These bills all erode the ordained spheres of authority and must be opposed. Please join FPM in opposing these bills by supporting us and getting...

In this week's episode of the Frontline, Nathan discusses the balance between citizen and government power, and how imbalance between these powers will lead to violations of fundamental freedoms. To learn more about this balance, read our full article at https://fpmca.org/2010/03/05/the-counterweight/ For more information about Homeschool Freedom Day and to register for the event, visit https://fp...

In this episode, Nathan discusses some bills that FPM is opposing that are not specifically homeschool-related, but are instead attacks on the family unit and its ordained authority. For more information, visit our website at https://fpmca.org/affirmingcare/ FPM is dealing with an overwhelming number of dangerous bills. Your support through donations and prayer are vital to our survival. Please co...

In this week's episode of the Frontline, Nathan goes over some of the major issues with AB 659, and how that relates to the legal structure of the California education system as a whole. You can learn more about the legal structure of California's education system, and how flexible each option is by visiting https://fpmca.org/publicprivateedchart/

This week on the Frontline, Nathan and Drew discuss the latest on some of the bills that FPM has been working on, including AB 249, SB 767, and AB 659. They also discuss the Biblical understanding of the separation of authorities among the family, the civil government, and the church, and how bills that FPM fights every year affect those spheres of authority. To read FPM's full article on jurisdic...

This week, Nathan gives a quick legislative update on a few other bills that FPM has been working on as well as a summary of the most important legislative deadlines to watch. Nathan also discusses which committees a bill must go to, depending on whether or not it will create a cost for the state, and when a bill must pass through its committees. April is an incredibly busy month for the Legislatu...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan discusses some of the other top-priority bills that FPM is fighting in the Legislature. The bills that Nathan discusses today are as follows: AB 262, relating to children's camps, would make it nearly impossible to operate a children's day camp, including many homeschool co-op events, AB 659, which would put in place a state policy of HPV immunization by the 8th...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan and Drew discuss a legislative victory for homeschool freedoms. SB 249 would have opened up private home schools to invasive inspections and potentially massive expenses for water systems until FPM was able to work with the author to exempt private schools entirely from the bill's requirements. Following this victory news, join Nathan and Pastor Frank Erb f...

This week, Nathan goes through a number of other dangerous bills that we are currently fighting. These bills relate to a wide range of topics including parental rights, private and home school freedoms and medical freedom. Please join us in opposing these dangerous bills by supporting us and by contacting your legislators to begin a relationship with them and to voice your opposition. Join Nathan...

This week, Nathan gives an overview of some of the most concerning bills we are dealing with at this time in the Legislative Session. The impact of these bills range from violating family and parental rights to threatening homeschool independence and freedom. Please pray for and consider contacting your legislators as they consider these major bills. Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updat...

This week, Nathan is joined by Dr. Brian Ray, Founder and President of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). NHERI has provided many studies showing the effective methods and results of homeschooling, both in California and nationwide. This research is vital to provide families and legislators concrete evidence of the effectiveness of homeschooling. NHERI Advocacy From Home Join...

The California Legislature has introduced over 2,000 bills since the first week of December, and there are many attacks on homeschool freedoms that have arisen. Nathan and Drew discuss some of the most concerning bills for homeschool and family freedoms, as well as how you can get involved in the fight for homeschool freedoms. Follow the links below for more information about FPM’s Advocacy From H...

This week, Nathan is joined by Jennifer, one of the many amazing homeschool advocates here in California! Jennifer has been incredibly active in her district and in the Capitol. She has met with multiple legislators and made some amazing connections through her advocacy. Follow the links below for more information about FPM’s Advocacy From Home program: Advocacy From Home Join Nathan every week to...

In this episode, Nathan breaks down the latest on legislation that FPM is working on behind the scenes within the legislature. Nathan also discusses the recently announced changes to the California CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Exam) program. Please be praying for FPM as we continue to sort through the myriad of legislation being moved through the State Capitol. CHSPE Article CHSPE Web...

In this special episode, Nathan and Drew talk about FPM's Advocacy From Home program. They also discuss the importance of making connections on a local level with your State Representatives, and how you and your family can accomplish this through a visit to your local district office. Follow the links below for more information: Capitol Day 2024 Advocacy From Home Join Nathan every week to hear th...

Join Nathan and Drew as they recap Capitol Day 2023 and look ahead to 2024's Capitol Day. Thank you to everyone that attended FPM's Capitol Day, and please consider applying for FPM's 2024 Capitol Day at the link below. Capitol Day 2024 Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. Cali...

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the developments over the past year and all the ways that your support of FPM has made these milestones possible. Please pray for FPM and your legislators, and consider setting up a meeting with your legislator in your local district office. Follow the links below for more information: Capitol Day 8 Ways Your Support Made an Impact Join Nathan every week to hear...

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the coming wave of legislation that will begin in early January. Keep an eye on your calendar for the important legislative deadlines that are coming soon! Please pray for FPM and your legislators, and consider setting up a meeting with your legislator in your local district office. Follow the links below for more information: Capitol Day The Life Cycle of Legisl...