Janet Folger

Janet (Folger) Porter is the President and Founder of Faith2Action - turning people of faith into people of action to WIN the cultural war TOGETHER for life, liberty and the family. She reports from the front lines of the cultural war on her nationally syndicated daily program, Faith2Action with Janet Janet Porter, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST (heard in 70 markets on the VCY, REACH FM (Calvary Chapel), Bott Radio, National Pro-life Radio, and Christian Worldview Networks, as well as individual stations throughout the Nation).  She also hosts a 60-second daily radio commentary which airs on more than 150 markets and at www.F2A.org.  She is a weekly columnist for WorldNetDaily (reaching five million people per month) and is a correspondent for Family News in Focus and the Christian Worldview Network.

Background
Before founding Faith2Action, Janet served from 1997-2002 as the National Director for the Center for Reclaiming America, founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy, where she launched an online effort that resulted in one of the largest pro-family grassroots armies in the nation-more than 500,000 strong. 

Janet hosted "Reclaiming America with Janet Folger," a 60-second commentary that aired daily on 550 radio and TV stations and received the National Religious Broadcaster's "Genesis Award," as well as the Excellence In Media "Silver Angel Award."

Before that, Janet served for nine years as Legislative Director of Ohio Right to Life (1988-1997) where she successfully lobbied for passage of the nation's first Partial-birth Abortion ban, which sparked the national debate in Congress and throughout the country. She also secured passage of the: Woman's Right to Know Law (& 24 Hour Waiting Period)
•    Parental Consent
•    Fetal Homicide
•    Clinic Regulations
•    Adoption reform
•    Patient Protection from starvation & de-hydration as “treatment”
•    De-funded all abortions in the state.

Author
Janet’s most recent book, Truth to Go, From the Headlines to the Front Lines in 30 Seconds Flat, is a compilation of her radio commentaries on the most critical issues of our day.  Her fourth book, The Criminalization of Christianity, sounds the alarm and provides the action plan for religious freedom. Janet became the #2 Best-selling author in the relationship category shortly after the release of her third book, What's a Girl to Do? While Waiting for Mr. Right which speaks to singles with comedy and purpose.  A compilation of Janet’s award-winning radio and television commentaries are found in her second book: 30 Seconds to Common Sense.  And Janet’s first book, True to Life, is her life story which explains how to restore legal protection to children, and overcome obstacles with creativity, humor, and persistence.

Spokesperson
Janet has appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Evening News, 20/20, Nightline, CBS This Morning, FOX News (including The O’Reilly Factor, Hannity & Colmes, The Big Story with John Gibson and Heartland with John Kasich, and Huckabee), MSNBC including Hardball with Chris Mathews, CNN’s Inside Politics and CNN Headline News, as well as syndicated programs such as Hard Copy and Extra.

Janet has been profiled in The New York Times, People magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dayton Daily News, Akron Beacon Journal, the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Oregonian, was listed one of the city's 10 most fascinating faces in Miami Metro Magazine, and recognized in Who's Who.  Janet has also appeared on hundreds of radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, USA Radio Network News, SRN News, Family News in Focus, as well as programs hosted by Oliver North, Alan Keys, Pat Buchanan, and Janet Parshall.   

She has debated Jack Kevorkian, Planned Parenthood president, Gloria Feldt, National Organization of Women (NOW) president, Kim Gandy, former NOW president, Patricia Ireland, as well as spokespeople from the ACLU, Elizabeth Birch, former President of The Human Rights Campaign, NARAL, GLSEN, and atheist Organizations.

Janet has received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Christian Humanitarian Service from the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. She graduated with honors from Cleveland State University with a Masters degree in Communication.

What Others Are Saying
“… the spunky life of the pro-life movement …Janet Folger…America’s liveliest pro-life champion … a great storyteller and public-policy comedienne… (with) a gift for making the pro-life position at once accessible and compelling …I caught her last week at Reed College and Portland State University… Janet Folger who engaged the abortion-rights champions, young and old, in the audience…was unbending, often confronting, but took up their often edgy challenges with a charming, even loving directness.”
- David Reinhard, The Oregonian, February 12, 2006

"Janet Loves the word 'impossible'…there are people around the country who can't wait to see what Janet Folger is going to do next."
- Michael Heaton, The Plain Dealer Magazine Cover Story, "Onward Christian Folger," November 8, 1998

"She's youthful and hip, but don't underestimate Janet Folger. As the architect of a national ad campaign…this activist for the religious right is a force to be reckoned with."
- Miami Herald, August 12, 1998
“She kicked my a—“       --Susannah Sagan, former Executive Director of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), Ohio, Miami Herald, August 12, 1998

"Janet's not a breath of fresh air…but a gale force wind of fresh air. She brings life and laughter to your audience."
- Todd Friel, Way of the Master Radio (formerly with Salem Radio, KKMS-Minneapolis)
"Janet Folger is a true leader in the battle for life. She will leave you with renewed confidence and courage to continue the fight."
- Former U.S. Congressman Henry Hyde (R-IL)   
"In the fight to preserve and defend family-friendly values in this age, I am comforted that Janet Folger is on our side."
- Gary Bauer, American Values  
“Janet is the adrenaline in the body of Christ.”–Craig Roberts, KFAX, San Francisco, California                                                                                                
"...a dynamic speaker who captivates her audience."
- John Willke, M.D., president, International Right to Life & Life Issues Institute and past president, National Right to Life Committee.
"Janet's public speaking abilities coupled with her personal integrity and her sheer enthusiasm make her a great spokesperson. She is a real inspiration!"
- John Kasich, FOX News host and former chairman of the U.S. House Budget Committee

Strategist
Janet has spearheaded several high-profile national campaigns:
•    Faith2Action initiated, coordinated, and hosted the Values Voter Presidential Debate September 17, 2007 with the help of dozens of national leaders and volunteers.  Described by Governor Mike Huckabee in his book, Do the Right Thing as:  “the fairest and most objective of any of the debates we ever had in the entire campaign.”  Huckabee, who won the debate in a landslide, said, “…bonds of friendship were forged that night with people like Janet Folger and others who came to play a major role in what would later be labeled by the press and known as the ‘Huckaboom.’  What they didn’t realize was that it was actually born lat in the night in a Florida debate…”
•    Led a campaign through Faith2Action to stop this assault on our freedoms through the new site: www.StopHateCrimesNow.com F2A has filmed and produced television ads featuring two grandmothers who were arrested and jailed because of a Pennsylvania “Hate Crimes” law for sharing their faith on the public sidewalk in Philadelphia.  F2A ran the ads on Fox News in the D.C. market to sound the alarm and help defeat the Federal Hate Crimes bill.
•    Produced a :30 Second “Voice for the Voiceless” television ad and through Faith2Action Partners raised nearly $200,000 for airtime to place it on South Dakota television stations during the 2006 Ballot Initiative in an effort to restore protection to the children of that state.  While that goal has not yet been achieved, a solid base for another attempt was secured.
•    Collaborated with prominent leaders, in late 2005 and early 2006, such as Dr. Rick Scarborough, Dr. Alan Keyes, and Phyllis Schlalfy, in developing and delivering the Values Voters’ Contract with Congress.
•    In spring 2005, she led a “Blue Finger” campaign that sent thousands of huge puffy hands to U.S. Senators district offices, urging them to end the obstruction of federal judges and allow an up or down vote.
•    Generated grassroots response in 2003-2004, by developing a Faith2Action Marriage Defense Kit by providing individualized letters to the President, U.S. Senators, and their Representatives asking for passage of the Marriage Protection Act, complete with addressed and pre-stamped envelopes, talking points, action steps, and the state affiliate group listing for the American Family Association, Christian Coalition, Concerned Women for America, Focus on the Family, Family Research Council, Eagle Forum, and Traditional Values Coalition to facilitate local involvement—the first coordinated effort of its kind.
•    In summer 2003, she led “Project Rosebud,” sending thousands of roses to President Bush, encouraging to him to appoint only pro-life justices to the Supreme Court.
•    In January, 2003, Janet launched the "I am an American" Campaign featuring a 3-D ultrasound picture of an unborn baby's face and a call for action on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Full page ads ran in newspapers across the country, along with television ads, billboards, church bulletins, and bumper stickers, through National Right to Life's network and 35 Faith2Action partnering organizations.
•    Led the "Shake the Nation back to Life Campaign," in 2001 & 2002,  which coordinated with more than 20 pro-life groups to send the message "loud and clear" about the need for pro-life judges to the U.S. Senate-to be accompanied with more than 45,000 baby rattles. Folger wrote and was the Executive Producer of the television commercials for this campaign that ran nationally and won the "Silver Angel Award" for excellence in Media.
•    In 2000, Janet spearheaded the "Second Thoughts About Abortion" campaign to raise awareness of the life-altering consequences of abortion. The campaign featured a powerful, award-winning television commercial that aired in Philadelphia and Los Angeles during the weeks of the Republican and Democratic political conventions. A dozen national organizations joined in the effort.
•    In 1999, after the shootings at Columbine, she launched the "Yes, I Believe in God" campaign designed to equip and empower students across the nation to boldly proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ. More than 10,000 "Yes, I Believe in God Kits" went to high school leaders across the country-complete with resources from the Alliance Defense Fund, American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), and Liberty Counsel for students to call in the event their First Amendment rights were violated. During this campaign, she co-authored, with Christian recording artist Rebecca St. James, the "Yes, I Believe in God" song that climbed to number 2 on the Christian Adult Contemporary Music Chart.
•    In 1998, Janet coordinated the "Truth In Love" campaign that carried the message of hope for change to those struggling with homosexuality in full-page ads and television commercials across the country. This unified effort was the first of its kind and its unprecedented success set the stage for the campaigns that followed, and ultimately, the foundation of Faith2Action.