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Quaker Lobby Applauds House Passage of the Climate Bill, Urges More Action
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised today’s House passage of the Climate Action Now Act (H.R.9). Passed 231-190, the legislation prevents any funding for removing the United States from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. It also requires the administration to develop plans to meet its emissions reductions goals under the agreement. The bill passed with unanimous Democratic support and included Republican votes.Quaker Lobby Applauds House Action to Reduce Violence Globally
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded last night’s overwhelming passage of the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act (HR 5273) in the House of Representatives. The bill mandates the development of a long-term, government-wide strategy to address fragility and violence in select countries. The bill strengthens American capacity to address the root causes of violence, which are taking an increasingly harsh economic and human toll.Quaker Lobby Disappointed Over Cancellation of US-North Korea Summit
Washington, DC (May 24, 2018) – The Quaker lobby, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), today said that President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the planned June 12 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore is a huge mistake and increases the threat of war.Call to Conscience: Learn how to Decarbonize Your Home
This month, Barbara Briggs from Friends Meeting of Washington will be our guest. She will share how tax credits secured in the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law No: 117-169) can be used to decarbonize our homes.Graham Bonnell
Graham Bonnell is a current sophomore at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where he is pursuing physics and political science. While serving as president of his high school’s student council, Graham developed an admiration for leadership, and supporting local communities.
Helen Mountjoy-Venning
Helen Mountjoy-Venning is a graduate of Earlham College, where she studied environmental studies and Middle Eastern Studies, and helped lead a campus divestment campaign. During college she studied abroad in Amman, Jordan, interning at Friends of the Earth Middle East.
US support for Saudi war in Yemen soars under Trump
“This revelation should be a wake-up call to every policymaker and every American that this country is literally fueling the largest humanitarian crisis in the world and the worst cholera outbreak in recorded history,” said Kate Gould, a lobbyist with the Friends Committee on National Legislation
Invitation to Quaker Advocacy
In these tumultuous times, it is more important than ever to engage in prophetic, powerful, and persistent advocacy. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2019, 12:30-1:30 p.m. PST, I will be visiting La Jolla Friends Meeting to lead a second hour discussion entitled, “Invitation to Quaker Advocacy.” I hope you will join me.Ending the Afghanistan War Responsibly
To end the war responsibly, the exit of troops must be paired with steps to minimize any further harm to the people of Afghanistan.Holy Voices for World Refugee Day: Welcome For All!
Ahead of World Refugee Day, hear from directly-impacted leaders, people of faith, and advocates about the urgent need to restore welcome for all.