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  • Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Whitewater Monthly Meeting (IN)

    Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
    We unite with Friends and people throughout the world to urge the combatants from all sides to initiate an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza and Israel.

  • Department of Interior disestablishes Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation during global pandemic

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington - The Friends Committee on National Legislation denounces the action taken by the Department of the Interior to disestablish the Mashpee Wampanoag reservation on March 27.

  • End the Blank Check for War

    Background | July 15, 2021
    Since 9/11, three U.S. presidents have used the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and the 2002 Iraq AUMF to justify U.S. military action across the globe without congressional approval or effective oversight.

  • Six Ways to Advocate Prophetically

    Background | October 6, 2020
    Your advocacy early this year will be critical to setting the agenda for the new Congress. Here are six ways you can be prophetic, persistent, and powerful advocates with FCNL:

  • Two Weeks to Election Day: Let’s Harness Our Power

    Update | October 24, 2018
    I’ve been reflecting on power lately – who has it and who uses it. By the numbers we, millennials and members of Generation Z, should have a lot of sway.

  • Post-Election: Join us on Capitol Hill

    Event | October 23, 2018
    There’s a disturbing news story circulating in Washington this week. According to Politico news, President Trump and Vice President Pence are preparing to launch an all-out attack on the bipartisan Senate farm bill.

  • Stories from Standing Rock

    Update | August 17, 2020
    Friends from around the country traveled to Standing Rock to support water protectors’ efforts to block the Dakota Access Pipeline.

  • FCNL Applauds Justice Department Phasing Out Private Prisons

    Statement | September 25, 2016
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds the Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement that it will phase out contracts with private prison corporations.

  • Quaker Lobby Urges Biden to Reengage with Open Skies

    Press Release | December 8, 2020
    Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) urged President-elect Joe Biden to work with the remaining parties of the Open Skies Treaty, an arms control agreement involving Russia, the U.S., and 32 other states, on preserving as many of the security benefits it provides for as possible. The Trump administration announced its intention to pull out of the treaty in May 2020 and that withdrawal took full effect on November 22.

  • Washington Newsletter: Advocating with and for Native Americans

    Washington Newsletter | October 15, 2020
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is one of a few faith-based groups that lobbies with and for Native Americans on issues affecting their communities. Through the years, FCNL has developed a credibility that enables it to provide Congress with unbiased insight and information about the issues that affect indigenous peoples in the United States.