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Persistent Witness: Quakers Inspire a First-time Lobbyist
Early in the morning, midway through FCNL’s 75th Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute (QPPI), Chris Kearns-McCoy sipped a coffee. Chris, FCNL’s Young Fellow for Communications, eagerly awaited the afternoon’s lobby visits.45 Groups Urge Congress to End U.S. Support for War in Yemen
On June 3, FCNL joined 45 advocacy groups in sending a letter to Congress calling for an end to U.S. participation in the Saudi-UAE coalition’s war in Yemen. during consideration of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Defense Appropriations bills.18 Organizations Support Resolution for Humanitarian Funding in Gaza
FCNL joins 17 other organizations in supporting S.Res. 171, Senator Merkley’s resolution to restore humanitarian funding to the West Bank and Gaza. Read our full statement below.The Simplicity Testimony
When asked to speak to the simplicity testimony, Quaker Lloyd Lee Wilson said, “Simplicity is the name we give to our effort to free ourselves to give full attention to God’s still, small voice: the sum of our efforts to subtract from our lives everything that competes with God for our attention and clear hearing.”Pro-Diplomacy Organizations: NDAA Conferees Must Honor Bipartisan Majority’s Opposition to Unauthorized War With Iran
FCNL joined 30 organizations in sending a letter to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conferees expressing opposition to war with Iran, and urging them to retain bipartisan language to prohibit funds for military action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. The conferees are working together to resolve the differences between the defense authorization bills passed separately by the Senate and the House.Dreamer Protection Legislation Comparison
A comparison of four different Dreamer protection bills – the BRIDGE Act, SUCCEED Act, RAC Act, and Dream Act. FCNL considers the provisions outlined in the Dream Act to be the best option available for Dreamers.Dreamer Protection Before the End of the Year
Congress has yet to act to protect immigrants who grew up in the United States as children and have no existing opportunity to pursue legal status. Often referred to as Dreamers, we know them as are our friends, coworkers, classmates, and family who have worked tirelessly to be afforded a chance to fully thrive in our shared nation.People of Faith Stand with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
On January 24th, President Trump signed a memorandum calling upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. FCNL opposes this action and stands with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.FCNL Welcomes Speaker Ryan's Poverty Task Force Recommendations, Urges Further Debate and Discussion
The task force has given Congress some worthy ideas to consider and debate. However, FCNL remains concerned that certain task force recommendations, particularly some of the work requirements, could lead to increased hardship for individuals who face serious barriers to employment.16 Groups Urge Congress to Protect Iran Nuclear Deal, Prevent Backslide to War
WASHINGTON, DC — In a new letter sent to members of the House of Representatives and Senate this morning, anti-war organizations representing tens of millions of Americans are urging Congress to do everything within their power as a co-equal branch of government to prevent Donald Trump from dismantling the Iran nuclear deal and putting the U.S. on a path to war with Iran.