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A Political Outsider’s Takeaway from the 2022 Legislative Session

A Political Outsider’s Takeaway from the 2022 Legislative Session

I’ve never been involved in politics or government and to be honest, most of my life I felt like these issues were really boring and was content to leave them to others to deal with. Well that turned out to be a completely irresponsible and costly idea. Maybe you feel the same: as you’ve been living your life, raising your family, running your business, leaving the lawmaking stuff to “others” now you see how disastrous that has turned out for Washington and America.

“Marijuana” is a Racist Term According to Washington Lawmakers

“Marijuana” is a Racist Term According to Washington Lawmakers

HB-1210 was passed to remove the word “marijuana” from the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) and replaced with “cannabis”. According to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Melanie Morgan of Washington’s 29th legislative district: “The term ‘marijuana’ itself is pejorative and racist.

Abortion Law is Not a “Win for Women”

Abortion Law is Not a “Win for Women”

Women are celebrating Jay Inslee signing HB-1851 into law, saying it’s a huge win for women. Clearly they didn’t read the bill. One of the main points of the bill was to make it more inclusive – removing the word ‘women’, replacing with ‘person’.

The People Spoke: Democrats Didn’t Listen

The People Spoke: Democrats Didn’t Listen

Throughout the legislative session we have issued calls to action on SB-5078, the “high capacity” magazine ban bill. This bill bans the use of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Most standard magazines hold more than 10 rounds. This bill does nothing to stop violent, evil-doing criminals. This bill is targeted at law-abiding firearm owners…freedom loving Americans. 

Praying in the Name of Jesus Prohibited by Radical Left Democrats

Praying in the Name of Jesus Prohibited by Radical Left Democrats

On Saturday, the Washington State House of Representatives convened for floor debates. Representative Joel McEntire from the 19th legislative district posted on Facebook that the Republicans, who always open in prayer, had been told that they may not use the name of Jesus when they pray.