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Interfaith Groups United in Call for Nuclear Weapons-Free World
FCNL joined 100 interfaith organizations in a joint statement calling on members of the UN Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference to act in accordance with their moral conscience to recognize the incredible threat these weapons pose, affirm that nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, and take swift steps toward disarmament.New York Advocates Urge Sen. Schumer to Prevent War with Iran
On Nov. 18, FCNL joined New York advocates in thanking Sen. Chuck Schumer (NY) for his leadership on preventing war with Iran and urging him to ensure the Khanna-Gaetz amendment to the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) remains in the bill through House-Senate conference negotiations.What Does "Nonpartisan" Mean in 2020?
What does it look like to be “non-partisan”? In 2020, this question takes on new and complex facets.May 2020: Inside the Greenhouse
Inside the Greenhouse is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s environmental work, ways to engage members of Congress, and stories that impact our work.FCNL Opposes the Secure and Protect Act, Rejects Restrictions on Asylum and Expanded Detention of Families
On August 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) out of committee. The bill, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC), would expand family immigrant family detention, erode the U.S. asylum system, and make it harder for families to seek protection. In a statement, FCNL urged members of Congress to oppose this legislation and work instead to protect vulnerable migrants and uphold U.S. asylum law.Cultivating Young Social Justice Advocates
Returning from the 10-day Washington Summer Intensive, FCNL’s 20 Advocacy Corps organizers knew they would be faced with the difficult task of advocating for legislation to end gun violence. But they didn’t know that within days the issue would tragically return to the front pages after a terrible round of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.Native American Legislative Update
Welcome to FCNL’s Native American Legislative Update! The NALU is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s Native American policy advocacy and ways for you to engage your members of Congress. FCNL’s Congressional Advocate for Native American policy is Lacina Tangnaqudo Onco (Shinnecock/Kiowa).23 Organizations Call on Congress to Fund Conflict Prevention
Twenty-three faith-based and humanitarian organizations urge robust funding for the international affairs budget including programs that prevent violent conflict, mitigate atrocities and protect civilians.62 Organizations Urge Congress to Prevent War with Iran
FCNL signed a letter with 61 partner organizations asking Congress to stop the march to war with Iran.FCNL Joins 30 National Religious Organizations Calling on Congress to Support H.R. 9.
H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, would prevent the Trump administration from using any funds to withdraw from the vital Paris Climate Agreement. It would also require the administration to develop plans to meet our emissions reductions goals in the agreement.