TonyPerkins
Tony Perkins is Family Research Council's fourth and longest-serving president, joining the organisation in August of 2003. Described as a legislative pioneer by the national media, Tony has established himself as an innovative pro-life and pro-family policy and political leader since first being elected to office in 1996.
Recognised as the leading conservative and pro-life voice in the Louisiana Legislature, Tony was a tireless advocate for the family. In an effort to address the growing social problems brought about by the instability of marriage and no-fault divorce, he authored and passed the nation's first Covenant Marriage law in 1997, which captured the attention of policymakers across the country.
During his tenure as FRC's president, Tony has substantially deepened the organisation's influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the country through his frequent attendance at state and regional political and policy events. Tony has also expanded the organisation's reach across the nation by building a major network of pastors and churches, encouraging them to impact the culture by thinking nationally, but acting locally.
An effective communicator, Tony is the host of a daily, nationally syndicated radio show, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He frequently appears as a guest on national news programs and talk shows. In addition, he has been a guest speaker for respected organisations across the country. He is the author of No Fear: Real Stories of a Courageous New Generation Standing for Truth.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a former police officer, Tony brings a unique perspective to the public policy process. In addition to domestic law enforcement, he oversaw the training of hundreds of international police officers as the general manager for a Washington, D.C.-based firm contracted by the U.S. Department of State to provide the training and services in anti-terrorism.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Louisiana State University, and was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity from Liberty University.
He and his wife Lawana have been married since 1986 and have five children.
Articles by TonyPerkins:
9 June 2026
2.4 MINS
Pride Month 2026 arrives with noticeably fewer corporate rainbows as public support fades and companies abandon the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. A Gallup poll and parents’ persistent pushback signal a broader cultural shift toward celebrating the nuclear family.
31 January 2025
2.1 MINS
Here’s the reality: the United States will lead, whether we like it or not, through the example they set. Protecting religious freedom at home, as America's Constitution guarantees, indirectly benefits believers around the globe.
8 January 2025
2 MINS
What do we do when a radicalised American drives an American truck onto an American sidewalk and kills Americans? We begin to realise that our struggle is not merely against terror — which, frankly, is a tactic — but against an ideology that warps the body, mind, and soul.
