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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.

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.

Careers in Advocacy, Policy, and Government

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Join alumni of FCNL’s Young Fellows Program to hear about their experience at FCNL, and how they have progressed in a a career ub public policy or advocacy. We’ll hear from four professionals with jobs ranging from immigration advocacy to nuclear disarmament policy.

Strengthening Quaker Community

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Join us for a lively conversation about how advocacy and other forms of collective action can bring and hold us together. We’ll focus particularly on what we’ve learned about ways that virtual gathering and action can strengthen community bonds and spiritual experiences.

Thursdays with Friends: The Administration’s First 100 Days

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The first 100 days of a presidential term has taken on symbolic significance. The period is considered a benchmark to measure the early success of a president. As we embark on a new term for Congress and the administration, what will progress looks like?