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Diana Roose
Diana Roose serves as the Friend in Residence at FCNL. Her particular perspective as a longtime Quaker activist is useful in strengthening FCNL’s advocacy and research. She comes to FCNL as a member of the Oberlin (Ohio) Friends Meeting, and the Lake Erie Yearly Meeting.
Of Hope and Determination
In the midst of tough votes on Pentagon spending, the health care victory this week shows the power of constituent action — and hope for a way forward.A Theological Perspective on Quaker Lobbying
Quaker Witness on Gun Violence
Since losing their daughter to gun violence in 2001, Nick and Amanda Wilcox have channeled their grief and rage into advocacy for gun violence prevention at the national and local level. Join us on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. EDT for a conversation with these Friends.Building an Intergenerational Movement to End Gun Violence
Sometimes advocating for preventing gun violence can seem challenging and, frankly, a bit lonely. So, the opportunity to spend time with more than 300 young and motivated people who came to Washington, D.C., to lobby for dedicated funding for Community Violence Interrupters was refreshing.Volunteer Treasurer
The FCNL Nominating Committee invites you to apply for a volunteer role as treasurer for Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Friends Place on Capitol Hill (FP), and the FCNL Education Fund (EDF).Events
Join us in-person and online for upcoming events. We offer opportunities to hear from experts on the issues you care about, strengthen your skills as an advocate, worship in community, and more.This Week in the World: What's Next for Protecting SNAP and Medicaid
This week, both chambers of Congress passed a budget framework that threatens to strip health care and food assistance from millions of people.
Becky Steele
Becky Steele Becky is a constitutional and civil rights lawyer from Portland, ME who served as a Friend in Washington in early 2016. She focused at FCNL on campaign finance and election reform.
This Week in the World: As Gaza Talks Falter, Will the U.S. Step Up to Secure Peace?
Three months after President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal to end the Gaza war and free the hostages, negotiations have stalled without a deal.