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FCNL Written Statement for House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Immigration Policies
The Friends Committee on National Legislation’s Statement for the Record as it pertains to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee hearing, The Real Victims of a Reckless and Lawless Immigration Policy: Families and Survivors Speak Out on the Real Cost of This Administration’s PoliciesHolding Trump Accountable
As people of faith, we support the second impeachment of Donald Trump; holding him, his allies, and the insurrectionists accountable. No one, not even the president, should be above the law.Quaker Lobby Honors Senators Kaine and Murkowski at Annual Meeting
Two members of Congress will be honored this week during the Annual Meeting of the Friends Committee on National Legislation November 16-20.FCNL Joins More Than 30 Organizations in Letter of Solidarity with Iranian Protesters
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) was proud to join this letter in solidarity with protesters in Iran. The letter was led by the National Iranian American Council and endorsed by nearly 40 national organizations, including Vote Vets, MADRE, J Street, Ploughshares Fund, and Win Without War.From Grassroots to Global: Inspiring Peace Through Advocacy for a Gaza Ceasefire
As the war in Gaza continues into its sixth month, the consequences for civilians have been devastating.
Interfaith Letter: Support Victims of U.S. Nuclear Testing
Fifteen interfaith groups joined in a letter to members of Congress to urge them to support and expedite the passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act.
“…This Thing Would Have Turned Ugly”
From New York to Los Angeles, to Harrisburg, PA, and an increasing number of cities in between, a new approach to ending gun violence, especially in marginalized communities in urban areas, is starting to bear fruit and save lives. It is called violence interrupter programs.Reflection on the FCNL Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
FCNL shares this Indigenous Land Acknowledgement as an important step towards truth telling and places it in the present.
Bridget Moix's Remarks at a Meeting with President Pezeshkian of Iran
Remarks as prepared for delivery for Bridget Moix’s September 24, 2024 meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran in New York City.
Maiya Zwerling
Maiya Zwerling served as the National Organizing Manager for FCNL Advocacy Teams (2013-2018). She founded the FCNL Advocacy Teams, a network of hundreds of Quakers and friends lobbying to build congressional champions for peace and justice.