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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.
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.Join a Special Screening of "An Endless War? Getting Out of Afghanistan"
Nearly 18 years after U.S. forces invaded Afghanistan in the wake of 9/11, the Afghan conflict has become America’s longest and costliest war. Yet today, the Taliban is stronger and controls more territory than at any time since 2001.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.
This Week in the World: How Are You Engaging Candidates for Office?
With election day quickly approaching, the voices of ordinary voters matter even more as we decide who is going to represent us in Congress in 2025.
Loletta Barrett
Loletta Barrett is the pastor at Whittier First Friends Church in Whittier, CA. In June 2023, she served as a Friend in Washington, supporting FCNL’s Quaker outreach team.This Week in the World: Congress advances immoral budget bill that threatens people and our planet
This week, committees in the House advanced budget reconciliation proposals that pose grave threats to families and communities across the country.
Refugees, Faith, and Action
How do we respond to fear with the power of Love? How do we get beyond the rhetoric and hate speech to act in a way that starts to transform us and our neighbors? How do we live our faith through action?The World We Seek: Statement of Legislative Policy
This statement of policy embodies our convictions and provides the foundation for our work. It derives from careful discernment by Friends throughout the nation who have identified the fundamental vision that underlies our legislative actions.