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Quaker Lobby Objects To Unjust DACA Ruling
FCNL expressed disappointment over the recent federal court decision ruling that the DACA program is unlawful.Quaker Lobby Lauds John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Introduction to Protect Ballot Access
FCNL applauded today’s re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 in the House as a necessary step to protect ballot access across the country.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Strawberry Creek Monthly Meeting (CA)
As members of Strawberry Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) in Berkeley, California, and in keeping with our historic peace testimony, we are horrified by the killing on all sides in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and the larger Middle East. We support a lasting ceasefire, together with peaceful action by the United States and other world power, to bring about lasting peace, justice, and freedom.Faith-based organizations rebuke US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, DC – As leaders of faith-based organizations, we are gravely concerned by the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.145 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect Johnson Amendment
On July 16, FCNL and 144 other organizations sent a letter to Representatives Pete Sessions (TX-32) and James McGovern (MA- 2), respectively the Chairman and Ranking Member on the House Rules Committee. This letter urges them to support amendments in the appropriations bill would that protect the Johnson Amendment.Faith Groups Urge Robust Funding for Environmental Protection
On June 17th, FCNL was one of 13 religious organizations that signed a letter to the House of Representatives, urging an appropriations package that provides robust funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Interior and does not include any anti-environmental riders.House Votes to Repeal Authorization for Use of Military Force
Washington, DC – The House of Representatives voted today to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Presidents have used the AUMF to justify never-ending wars that lack Congressional approval."I am part of a generation that has not meaningfully known a country that is at peace."
On April 25, 2019, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service hosted a public hearing on policy options related to selected service, also known as the military draft.Letter to Congress: Fund a More Peaceful, Sustainable, and Compassionate Foreign Policy
In the fiscal year 2020 appropriations process, Congress should prioritize funding for peacebuilding, international environmental programs, and refugee protection.14 Organizations Urge Secretary Mattis to Keep Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute
Fourteen NGO and faith organizations urge Defense Secretary Mattis to keep the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), which develops doctrine, training, and research on the protection of civilians, foreign humanitarian assistance, and stability operations.