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Past Events

Learn to Lobby in 30 Minutes

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Join a 30 minute interactive call where we will share inspiring stories from our grassroots network, conduct a short skills training and answer questions about how to schedule and plan your visit.

Thursdays with Friends: Presidential War Powers and Endless Wars

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For nearly two decades, the United States has relied on two congressional war authorizations—the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and the 2002 Iraq AUMF—to serve as the legal basis for military operations against suspected terrorist groups abroad. Diane’s guest will be Heather Brandon-Smith, FCNL’s lead lobbyist on U.S. wars and militarism.

Learn to Lobby in 30 Minutes

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Join a 30 minute interactive call where we will share inspiring stories from our grassroots network, conduct a short skills training and answer questions about how to schedule and plan your visit.

Thursdays with Friends: Saving the Environment – Beyond Executive Orders

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Pres. Biden has started restoring the regulations rolled back by the previous administration. But we need more than executive orders. A lasting response to the climate crisis will require a legislative response. Diane’s guest will be Clarence Edwards, FCNL’s new lead lobbyist on the environment.

Lobbying the New Congress

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The new Congress was seated on Jan. 6 and lawmakers are already setting their priorities for the year. We know that what Congress does in the first six months of 2021 will largely determine the agenda for the next two years. How can you best influence those decisions now, even before bills are introduced and hearings and scheduled? Join us to learn more.