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  • The Poor People’s Campaign: a National Call for Moral Revival

    Update | May 3, 2018
    The Poor People’s Campaign: a National Call for Moral Revival begins on May 14, 2018, kicking off 40 days of nonviolent direct action across the U.S. Eric Ginsburg, Assistant Clerk of FCNL’s General Committee, writes about his involvement in the Poor People’s Campaign and its connection with FCNL’s mission and values.

  • A Quaker Reflection on Annual Meeting 2020: Fierce Love

    Update | January 5, 2022

    I am personally very dedicated to the national Quaker lobby organization, the Friends Committee on National Legislation.

  • Interfaith Leaders Join Call for Ceasefire in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory

    Letter | December 11, 2023
    The statement, led by prominent Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Arab-American groups. condemns all violence against civilians by Hamas and the Israeli military, urges policymakers to publicly call for a ceasefire; and urges all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law.

  • Working with Native Americans to Bend the Arc of History to Justice

    Background | October 22, 2020
    FCNL’s work on Native American started soon after it established an office on Capitol Hill. The stories that arise from the decades of the work behind us are not just our stories—they are still connected to the lives of many of our relatives.

  • National Coalition Urges Congress to Confront U.S. Complicity in Civilian Harm in Gaza

    Update | January 18, 2024
    After months of devastation, there is urgent need for a meaningful debate on U.S. support for Israeli operations in both Gaza and the West Bank. This week, a coalition of more than 70 national organizations sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to support

  • Immigration Updates from Brownsville, Texas

    Update | March 7, 2018
    Recently, I visited Carnegie Mellon University and other colleges and universities in Pittsburgh, PA to recruit young adults to attend FCNL’s upcoming Spring Lobby Weekend on immigration reform. While I was there, I met Cristina, a freshman at CMU from the border community of Brownsville, TX. Cristina offered to share some of her experiences as a Mexican-American person living in a border community while immigration is such a live issue in Congress.

  • National Faith Leaders Call on President Biden to Lift Sanctions, Ensure COVID Vaccine Access

    Press Release | December 13, 2021
    Eighteen faith leaders sent a letter to President Biden calling on his administration to lift economic sanctions, ensuring humanitarian access and save lives around the world.

  • Justin Marks, 20

    Person - SLW 2018 | June 7, 2018

    I’m Mormon and gay, and grew up being really into my faith and my community. I was a big advocate for LGBTQ teens in the church and the bishop tried to excommunicate me for it. That’s when I decided I needed a new faith. The LDS church wasn’t safe for me.

  • A Religious Perspective on Carbon Pricing

    Event | August 1, 2019
    As the impacts of climate change continue to worsen, Congress is stepping up its consideration of policies that will address our contribution to climate change and support communities suffering its effects. This webinar, featuring Emily Wirzba, FCNL’s Legislative Representative for Sustainable Energy & Environment, provides a faith-based perspective on one such proposal: carbon pricing.

  • Love Is Wise. Hatred Is Foolish.

    Update | August 17, 2020
    Philosopher Bertrand Russell’s advice to future generations rings true today. He calls for intellectual integrity, whether or not the facts are convenient, and a recognition of our interconnectedness.