Lighthouse: Homeschooling in Oregon with OCEANetwork

Interview with Wes Butler, Part 2: Engaging with Legislators at the Capitol


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Our conversation with Wes Butler continues with a focus on practical engagement, real impact, and how homeschool families can support homeschool freedoms in Oregon. We discuss how to engage with legislators and the impact of the Freedom Watch Team's efforts in defending and expanding homeschool freedom.

Takeaways

  • Effective engagement with legislators
  • Impact of personal stories on legislators
  • Mistakes to avoid when engaging with lawmakers
  • Consistent engagement for influence
  • Positive influence and defense against bad legislation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Engaging with Legislators
  • 06:25 Impact of Freedom Watch Team's Efforts
  • 12:22 Consistent Engagement for Influence

Mentioned in This Episode

→ How to monitor bills - https://oceanetwork.org/bills-that-impact-oregon-homeschoolers/
→ Capitol Day 2026 - https://oceanetwork.org/capitol-day/

→ Capitol Day Printable Pack - https://oceanetwork.org/oregon-capitol-field-trip-printable/

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