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Advocates walk the halls of Congress during Spring Lobby Weekend 2019
Attribution
Joseph Molieri
Graphic: torn out strips of paper on a red background feature phrases like, "debt ceiling" "credit limint" "Deficit" "Legislation"

Guide to the Debt Ceiling

The debt ceiling is set to be a flashpoint in Congress in the coming months. Here’s what you need to know about the debt ceiling debate, and why it affects our work for peace and justice.

Stethoscope and clipboard.

FCNL's Principles for a Just Health Care System

We seek a world where all people have adequate resources to maintain their health, where health care is supported by the federal government, and where health outcomes are considered in all matters of public policy.

"Poverty is Violence" sign at the Poor Peoples Campaign March
Attribution
United Church of Christ/Jessie Palatucci

Top Ten Poorest States in the United States

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national poverty rate was 10.5% or 34 million Americans in 2019. These states and territories have the highest percentages of poverty in the country.

We seek a world free of war and the threat of war.

We seek a society with equity and justice for all.

We seek a community where every person's potential may be fulfilled.

We seek an earth restored.