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Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (MD)
Friends of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting ask the US to prohibit the transfer of more weapons and military assistance to Israel and use its leverage in restricting the use of the already supplies weapons.Faith Leaders Urge Immediate Action on Top Priorities
Faith leaders from various traditions sent a letter to Congress on January 18 urging immediate action on must-pass priorities for our nation.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Morningside Meeting (NY)
Morningside Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) calls for a ceasefire now in Gaza and a free flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. We grieve the deaths, beginning on October 7, 2023, of approximately 1,200 Israelis and (as of this writing) an estimated 18,400 Palestinians in Gaza, an estimated 226 Palestinians in the West Bank and 104 deaths of Israeli soldiers so far.FCNL Submits Comment Opposing Proposed Rule on Public Charge
On December 10, 2018, FCNL submitted a comment opposing a proposed rule that would dramatically expand the definition of what it means to be a “public charge.”21 Faith Organizations Call on Congress to Mitigate Damage from Border Wall Construction
FCNL joined 20 other religious organizations in submitting a statement to the House Homeland Security Committee titled “Examining the Effect of the Border Wall on Private and Tribal Landowners.” The comment states that “the rampant use of waivers and eminent domain to further border wall construction harms human communities and wildlife, and interferes with the sovereignty of indigenous communities in the border region.”FCNL Urges Senators to Ask Tough Questions on Pompeo
On April 5, FCNL’s Executive Secretary Diane Randall sent a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urging them to closely examine Mike Pompeo’s record before voting on his nomination for Secretary of State.32 Faith-Based Organizations Share 2017 Environmental Vision
Thirty-two religious organizations released a letter to the President-elect and his transition team, urging him to support policies that will safeguard God’s creation, address the impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable, and fulfill our moral obligation to future generations in the United States and internationally.Coalition Raises Human Rights Concerns Over International Intervention in Haiti
FCNL joined 17 coalition partners to send a letter to Sec. of State Antony Blinken expressing human rights concerns over the armed international intervention launched in Haiti in June.Inside the Greenhouse
Inside the Greenhouse is a monthly newsletter that provides insight into FCNL’s environmental work, discusses opportunities to engage members of Congress on environmental issues, and shares stories of your work around the country.Lobby Congress
Lobbyists aren’t just professionals on Capitol Hill. Working with FCNL, thousands of advocates across the country are building relationships — and influence — with their members of Congress. FCNL’s advocacy programs provide support, trainings and teach you how to be an effective lobbyist in your community. Join our growing network!