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Attorney General Pauses Reforms Geared to Curb Institutional Racism and Excessive Force
The Friends Committee on National Legislation deplores Attorney General Jeff Session’s recent decision to pause reforms designed to protect people from militarized policing.Friedman Squeaks Through SFRC as Grassroots, Anti-Settlement Opposition Grows
Every vote against Friedman’s confirmation sends an important message: Pro-settlement, pro-occupation policies should be disqualifying from serving in one of the most sensitive diplomatic postings in the world.Telling Your Story
Storytelling is a powerful way to make change. Whether you’re talking to congressional offices, local media, community groups, or a friend, stories help us make connections and demonstrate our values.The Journey for Just Migration Policy
Join us to learn how FCNL, Friends, and like-minded advocates are working together to find a pathway to citizenship and advocate for humane migration policies.Statement On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
We affirm again that war is never the answer. Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means.Remembering the Largest Peace Demonstration
On the 80th anniversary of FCNL and the 54th anniversary of the largest peace demonstration, we might want to recall how many of us were called to demonstrate in our nation’s capital.Seeds of Hope in Oklahoma
From April 11 to April 13, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the Oklahoma City metro area, thanks to the warm welcome extended by the members of the Norman Friends Meeting.
Quaker Lobby Honors Senators Paul and Booker at Annual Meeting
Two Senators were honored during the FCNL Annual Meeting. Senator Rand Paul (KY) was honored with the Edward F. Snyder Award for Peace while Senator Cory Booker (NJ) received the FCNL Justice Award.Nuclear Weapons: Dangerous, Expensive and Immoral
On August 6, 1945 the Japanese city of Hiroshima was annihilated in a flash by a single uranium bomb. It razed and burnt 70 percent of all buildings, killed an estimated 140,000 Japanese civilians and Korean laborers, irradiated the soil and plants, and brought increased rates of cancer and chronic disease among the survivors. A slightly larger plutonium bomb exploded over Nagasaki three days later, levelling the city and killing another 74,000.Diane Randall: Today we renew our commitment to fully repeal the 2001 AUMF and bring an end to endless wars.
The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) has kept the United States and much of the world in a perpetual state of war for nearly 18 years. On May 22, members of Congress and advocates participated in a press conference to call on Congress to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), prevent war with Iran, and reassert Congress’s constitutional authority on matters of war and peace.